Dance In Time is great! Barbara who has been running the classes for 20+ years, with her team of…read morephenomenal instructors, offers a welcoming and fun environment to learn and build on your Cuban Salsa or Rueda de Casino dance skills. They offer instruction for beginners or those with zero or minimal exposure, intermediate and advanced. The class is held inside the basement of a very large church. Has a nice hardwood floor for dancing, chairs to sit, watch and take a break. Parking is available in the neighborhood and surrounding side streets. You pay and register with the QR code posted on the entrance door out back of the church and they also accept cash. The overall class is broken down into small groups depending upon which level you fall in. After the class, announcements are made and they open the class to a small social to practice what you have learned or go over questions with the instructors. Afterwards, they offer a more involved class for upper intermediate to advance levels which is very cool to watch. Great place to check out and to learn Rueda de Casino!

I am an experienced dancer in a variety of different dance styles. I've taken from many teachers…read more The main teacher/owner doesn't seem to appreciate the impact of her public criticisms on her students. the other teachers are very nice and good instructors.

Took me 4 years of relentless searching and came to the conclusion that Capital Ballroom Dance…read moreStudio is by far, the best dance studio in DC-MD-VA area. Olga is the ultimate dance mom...all around knowledgeable, well seasoned, loving, badass, responsive and supportive. Daniele "Dany" Fulvi is the epitome of a dream dance teacher/trainer--extremely qualified, knows his stuff, easy to follow, accessible, quick witted, funny as... Don't even get me started on the Fixer--Veronica Criscione, best Rhythm/Latin Coach personified. She is top notch, professional, caring and kind. Learning to do things the right way, executing proper technique to avoid injuries while having fun too are of utmost importance to me. Anything less than that is simply a waste of time, energy and hard earned money. Whether you're dancing for exercise, socialization, upcoming event or competition, Capital Ballroom is the place. Way more fun and cheaper than going to the gym!

Just amazing ballroom studio, we dance here every week. Top tier ballroom studio that actually…read morebrings world class instructors on a routine basis at affordable prices. Floor is great, people are awesome, the owner is awesome, the best atmosphere of both serious and beginner dancers all looking to improve their skills. When I come here I feel that everything in the world as it should be, lots of diversity of people coming together to all be the best dancer they can be or just add a little dancing to their lives. The owner Olga has always been so supportive of everyone and their dance goals and is just a really lovely person. The atmosphere is always friendly with everyone getting along and people are very respectful to each other regardless of their level. There is also a lot of camraderie amongst the various dance instructors. Lots of love, dance, and dance love here, really it doesn't get better than that! We've met and taken from many dance champions here over the years.

My fiancée and I had a wonderful time at Chevy Chase Ballroom. Ciro is an amazing instructor with…read moretons of patience, and he made our weekly lessons something we looked forward to. We feel confident going into our first dance for our wedding and have loved this part of our wedding planning. Thank you, Ciro for making dance fun even for non dancers!!

Came here for SAOCO DC Cuban Salsa dance lesson. The space is gorgeous. Open space, great…read morehardwood dance floor, plenty of seats. Class was organized. I was aiming for the beginner class, although they assessed my level and suggested I was more at the intermediate level, so I went with that. Teachers were polite, welcoming and encouraging! They demonstrated the steps, we practiced, they made slight suggestions and answered questions to make sure we were grasping the material. What I really appreciated is that they did not over explain steps. We covered a lot of material in a class session and it was really straight forward. Then open rueda and social after the class. I am still somewhere between beginner and intermediate, so the open ruedas are still a bit overwhelming, but in time I will feel more comfortable! Highly recommend!

This is an amazing park with a museum, theater, dance hall, and great art galleries. Used to be an…read moreamusement park but now a great historical site. They also have the Clara Barton House that my wife and I toured. You can drive here or take Ride On Route 29 from Bethesda or Friendship Heights.

Tried the waltzing class at the Glen Echo Park complex and loved it. Tony Treston (affiliated with…read moreWaltz Time) was my instructor; he demonstrates the basics of waltzing in an easygoing manner. My first lesson was no pressure and I felt like I made a lot of progress. BTW, this is not Viennesse waltzing, which is a formalized style of waltzing. The kind of waltzing taught here is more of a "garden variety", and done by cultures all over the world. It's a 3-step candance (slow, quick quick), and anyone can do it, seriously. It might be the best $13 that I ever spent. That's the cost of admission, which includes a 45 minute lesson, followed by nearly 3 hours of dance time with a live band. The Spanish Ballroom, where the social dances are held, is a premier venue. The building itself is Art Deco architecture and considered to be one of the best ballrooms of its kind on the East Coast. The interior is decorated tastefully and lighted well. The expansive floor is made of a lovely maple wood. The live music is such a treat as the acoustics here are top notch. The social dances are a lot of fun, and waltzing isn't the only style offered--there's contra dancing; tango dancing; swing dancing; blues dancing, etc. The social dance calendar is quite extensive. Check out Glen Echo Park and Waltz Time websites to see all the possibilities. Am already planning when I'll attend again.

Michael is probably the best tap dance teacher I've ever had in my 20+ years of dancing. He takes…read moreextra time to break down steps, and his choreography is always appropriately challenging. I learn something new every time I take his class, and even on the days when I find his choreography to be especially challenging, I always leave feeling a sense of accomplishment (instead of feeling defeated, as I've often felt after taking classes at other dance studios in the area). The rhythms he introduces are perfect for breaking away from the crippling symmetry and predictability of Broadway tap and helping me to transition from a performer into a percussive musician. There are only three small nit-picky things that I would change about classes at this studio. 1. I wish there were more emphasis on improvisation. I've taken classes at other local studios where they reserve the last 15 minutes of class for an improv circle. This serves as a cool-down, as well as gives dancers a chance to practice composing rhythms on the fly and being/staying in sync with their fellow dancers while performing. It's an incredibly valuable and often under-rehearsed skill. 2. The main studio floor is in desperate need of an upgrade. It is crumbling and uneven, which is a disheartening contrast to how great the classes are. It's also a trip hazard (don't ask me how I know) and the studio should definitely make upgrading it a priority. It's not enough for me to knock off a star because the classes are just that good, but it would definitely make the class experience that much better. 3. Adult/Teen classes should be limited to students who meet the criteria of the aforementioned demographics. There's something discomfiting about taking classes with small children, no matter how "good" or proficient they are at the craft... especially when they ask a ton of questions, won't keep their feet still, or constantly hold up class so they can tie their shoes. Call me a grinch, but I take my adult time and adult spaces very seriously (especially since classes here are the most expensive in the area!) I mean, that's why they call them Adult (and teen) classes... right?

I used to be a student here many years ago. My teacher was Ms. Henry. Not sure if she is still…read morethere. Anyway I had a very good experience. Great for all levels. Not intimidating.

Challenging, warm, and fun! And very reasonably priced. I had an intimate class with just two other…read morestudents last night for my introduction to momentum dance. I really enjoyed the owner and instructor Roberta Rothstein. The class moved at a quick pace, but there was absolutely no judgment. In fact Roberta and the students were very helpful. I got a good workout and a great mental challenge. This class was less expensive than most of the drop-in in yoga and dance classes in the city. I love the environment and I've been practicing my dance moves all day. Highly recommend!

I was in the Capitol Hill area for several months as an intern, and as a lifelong dancer, I wanted…read moreto find a studio that offered adult dance and/or dance-fitness classes. After finding other nearby exercise barre classes disappointing, I decided to try Momentum. I took Momentum Barre and Classical Jazz classes for the rest of my stay in D.C.! Roberta is not only a fantastic dance teacher but also super welcoming; she immediately made me feel at home in her studio. Every class was enjoyable thanks to the great rapport she develops with her students. I always left feeling like I had lots of fun and worked my body well. Strongly recommend this studio to all lifelong, new, and re-starting dancers!

I have been taking classes here for over 12 years. Sahara has classes from beginner all the way to…read moreadvanced, with wonderful dance companies you can join if you are interested in performing, as well as weekend workshops and special events. Classes are available in person and some are also available online if you're unable to travel to the studio. The teachers are very knowledgeable about Middle Eastern dance, with a focus on Egyptian raqs sharqi, as well as Lebanese dance, and American fusion styles. Students of all ages, body types, with or without prior dance experience are welcome. This is a very supportive community and I have made many friends here! Highly recommend!

I was so excited to get back to Belly Dancing and was having a great time till I hurt myself…read more Unfortunately they have a no refund or transfer policy. After multiple emails with the owner and office manager where the answer was no; they finally offered a credit toward a more expensive longer session of the same class - meaning I'd have to pay them an additional $135. After having spent $320 and having only attended 4 classes that offer was offensive. After a few more emails they agreed to put $160 (8 classes) toward another class in the next session. OK, if that was all they would do I would have to accept. I was extremely disappointed that they refused a refund. You see, I had just purchased the new 8 class pack 2 days before I hurt my back. I never used even one class on that pack. It would have been super easy to refund the money as an example of customer care and value, but that never happened. The space is lovely but the customer service is single minded in favor of their bottom line. I'm better now but am still so angry that I can't bring myself to step foot in there. For $320 I could have done so much more elsewhere - ugh! Had the refund been granted, I would've felt that my continued patronage was valued. Knowing otherwise, I'll never sign up for a class again or recommend anyone to them.

Danielle's beginner salsa footwork class was terrific! She emphasized what's important to be able…read moreto keep building our technique and we spent most of the class practicing. Some people came with a group of friends; some were couples and come of us came alone. For each round of practice, we switched partners about every minute. I had fun and I'm planning to continue.

Do not discount because of previous reviews, that would be unfortunate…read more Initially we were coming for the hand dance class, but due to low enrollment we attended swing dance instead. Terry is a very nice guy and very patient. I brought my 7 year old daughter who was hesitant to start. He was very friendly, not pushy, and my daughter warmed up quickly. I am especially disappointed after meeting Terry to read the harsh reviews. Dancing should be light-hearted, present/in the moment fun, shouldn't it? If they were expecting rigidity and perfection, the "disorganized" website should've been their indication to move on. My suggestion would be to follow your intuition, then you will not have to be disappointed. Even though I think I have pretty decent rhythm - I stumbled. But Terry will break down a step to ridiculous and practice it with you to make sure you've got it. Hopefully, he will have a large enough group to do hand dancing, until then I would be willing to trek the 30+ miles again to come to a class.