My husband found Creative Dance Theatre 3 years ago when we were looking to move to another studio…read moreafter aging out of the current school. I messaged with the owner and office manager and my child was able to attend a class to see if it was good fit. It was. First year they took tap/ballet and a yoga class. Year 2 was tap/ballet and cheer/pop, year 3 is ballet/contemporary and Acro. They have a wide variety of classes, with varying age groups, offered daily at various times, making it easy to find a class to fit your child's age and schedule. Because it is a small studio, it is a more personalized experience. Class sizes are a reasonable amount, the same teachers teach year to year, the owner and office manager are very responsive to emails (my primary way of communication). The school dance "year" follows SDUSD schedule. Starting in August and finishing in May. The yearly recital is held in May and is optional. If your dancer wants to participate they can, but if they prefer not to do they do not have to and their dance "year" ends at the end of the current payment cycle (end of February). In addition to dance classes during the year, they have added dance camps. They host birthday parties and have a summer session if kids want to dance during the summer. Since the summer classes are a shorter length of time it is a great time to try a type of dance that your dancer may not be as sure of. With that said if your child is at an age where they can do 2 different classes with an age range for example ballet/tap 4-6 years old or ballet/tap 6-9 years old if you start in one class and feel like your child would be a better fit in another you can swap. I think it is dependent upon the teacher agreeing. I feel like when we switched to this studio my child did the younger and older class and the teacher is like "they would be fine in either" so we selected the older aged class. The teachers do a great job of teaching a group of kids with varying experiences. They are patient and explain the dance steps and make recommendations or modifications based on the child. The classes are a stretch, warm up, dance and then dismissal. Since this is a non competitive school each child is met where they are and allowed to learn and grow at their own pace. The other thing, I have enjoyed as well as my child is that while there is an "adult" teacher there is also a "student" teacher. These are usually students who are in high school who also dance at the studio. Many of these student teachers have been dancing at CDT since they were the age of my child! Billing switched last year from monthly to 3 payments spread out at enrollment, November and February. If doing the block payments is an issue if you reach out to the owner and office manager they are very reasonable with finding payment terms that work with your family and budget. If you take multiple classes there is a 10% discount. The dress code is dance wear but they are very flexible in what the kids can wear. No pressure to buy from them or a certain studio. For ballet ( my child is not en pointe) I have ordered leotards and ballet shoes on Amazon. I also ordered tap shoes on Amazon, as at this age the size changes quickly. The studio even keeps a supply of shoes at the studio (usually previous dancers shoes in good condition) so if your child forgets them or maybe in between sizes you can "try before you buy." All of the information about the studio, pricing, classes, attire is found on their website. It is easy to communicate with the owner and office manager. If there was a downside I would say that it is not being able to communicate directly with your child's teacher if they might be absent (due to illness). I typically just email the office manager and owner and ask them to pass along the message but there have been some hiccups this year with some information being communicated and needing a response in one class but nothing was communicated in the other class. It was easily resolved by an email to the owner and office manager, and I understand they are busy managing a lot of teachers, kids, parents etc but it is truly the only compliant I can think of. If you live in the area, have a child in the area I highly recommend checking them out!

This studio is a great spot to help kids of all levels become comfortable with dancing! All of the…read morestaff are so welcoming, while providing the students a discipline of learning new skills. Rosie loves going to dance at this studio for the last five years!!!

The only reason I am giving two stars Is for the rec center…read more It's nice and clean. However, the dance class with dance to evolve was very disappointing. Too many kids in the class. The teacher simply doesn't care about the students. Only two to three people follow her lead and the rest are distracted. The class is so technical for mostly 3 year old kids and not fun at all. My daughter attended another class with dance to evolve last month at the Carmel valley location. The teacher, Ms Andrea, made the class more fun and engaging, and she called the kids by their first name since day one. The teacher at the UTC location never called anyone by their names, she never cared about the kids, and the couple of students she cared about, she gets their attention by tapping on their heads or kicking their feet. Very disappointing.

We just started dancing with Dance to Evolve as I wanted only outdoor activities for my child at…read morethis time. I was super impressed with the customer service before class began and all of the precautions for safety. Outdoor dance was so fun! Miss Serena was so great with the dancers (ages 3-4) and it was amazing to watch the kids dance together while outdoors and distanced. I like that they offer tap and ballet combo so the kids can do both. It was high energy and felt like I laughed and smiled more in the hour than I can recently remember. The pricing is reasonable and highly recommend! We can't wait to keep dancing with Dance to Evolve.

Awesome classes and choreographies. Adriana is very welcoming and I loved her creative chores. Went…read morewith a friend for a class and won't be the last! The atmosphere in the small-medium size dancing room is ideal for a not huge group (very different from your massive zumba classes at the gym). The flooring is real hardwood and you can feel the hard work from dancing. The building is the one in Liberty station that hosts a variety of dancing studios with diverse styles. I got transported to the 1940s when it was a training area for the Navy. Great classes and welcoming atmosphere.

Rhythm & Motion classes have changed my life! Sweaty, joyous, fun and supportive. Michele and…read moreAdriana are lovely!

Recently hosted a child's birthday party here, and I can't say enough about how seamless and joyful…read morethe entire experience was. From the moment we arrived, the staff had everything perfectly set up--decorations, music, and activities were all thoughtfully curated to keep the kids engaged and energized. Phenomenal instructor, warm, professional, and incredibly skilled at managing a lively group of little dancers. Definitely struck the perfect balance between structure and fun, guiding the kids through dance games, mini routines, and free movement that had everyone smiling from ear to ear. Five Star Birthday Party Experience !!! What really stood out was the studio's attention to detail. Prior to the birthday date, the studio's intake form and process made pre-planning seamless, we had to do nothing but show up. For the kiddos, Transitions between activities were smooth, the space was clean and safe, and the team handled everything--from setup to cleanup--with grace and efficiency. As a parent, it was a relief to simply enjoy the celebration without worrying about logistics.

I do dance here and it is amazing we learned so much as (Dance steps,new moves every day) and get…read moreto have lots of performances! instructors are amazing and nice! If you are looking for a studio come and check out Rap A Tap center for the arts!

The minute my husband and I walked into the large dance hall, full of music and laughter and…read moredancing, we knew we would enjoy the experience! We were greeted by Kate who shared the program with us and later introduced to Chante who took a step by step through several Ballroom dances. Our dance instructor (small yet mighty, Chante) was clear, confident of her instruction was very reassuring and encouraging for the both of us.

The Arthur Murray dance studio in Hazard center is absolutely great studio operated and thought by…read morea group of amazing talented friendly individuals. To just name a few Kevin , Jackie , Lisa and Steve . My wife and I are learning so fast and loving every session . You love to lean to dance ? This is the place to go. Just check it for yourself

Katie was a superb instructor! She demonstrated and guided us through the moves so naturally and by…read morethe end of our first and only dance lesson (ever) we felt extremely confident and we totally nailed our first dance all thanks to her!! Highly recommend :)

We made a lot of decisions about vendors in the course of our wedding with variable degrees of…read moresuccess, but I can confidently say that choosing Katie and the First Dance place was the absolute best choice of our entire planning process. One day, about 6 months out, my now husband decided he wanted to do a choreographed first dance - I was equal parts excited and terrified. For reference, while my husband and I are well matched in almost every aspect of life, we are terribly mismatched as dance partners. I am short, he is tall. I have a dance background and he studiously avoided any and all dancing opportunities for his entire life. Worse still, he had once taken dance lessons for a few months and had been treated so poorly that he was highly reactive/sensitive about the entire process. I knew our instructor would have to be talented, patient and somehow able to bridge our physical and emotional gaps - it seemed an impossible ask, but Katie was able to do all these things and so much more. She perfectly brought my husband up to speed, always encouraging and quick to pivot when a different style or technique was needed. She gave us a thorough foundation and then built upon it seamlessly through our custom choreography. She even built us a song medley to use for our wedding! In the course of a few short months we not only learned to dance, but how to dance together and my husband was positively overflowing with excitement to "perform" at our wedding! The dance was a resounding success by any measure, but more importantly rehabilitated my husband's interest in dance as he now wants to pursue social dancing as a couple! I couldn't be any more satisfied or more grateful for Katie's efforts on our behalf. My advice is to book her early, sign up for the 12 lesson package and enjoy this special time before your wedding like we did. Who knows, maybe we will see you on the dance floor!

The most wonderful welcoming dance studio. Kathryn is kind, intelligent and a truly engaging dance…read moreteacher, and you can see every student light up with her sage care and guidance. A delight to watch as a parent (she starts teaching at 4.5/5+), and so wonderful to experience as a dancer of any ability.

I'm a former professional ballet dancer and was looking for a place to take ballet classes…read more Kathryn is an excellent ballet teacher and I love taking her Saturday advanced class. Her studio has a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere while still maintaining a high level of professionalism. One ballet class is only $9 which is very reasonable and the class is never over-crowded. Her sweet dog, Remy, watches the class from his cage and loves a good belly rub after class. :-)

Just terrific. We booked Emily for an hour line dancing class at our team building event and she…read morehit it out of the park. Everyone had a blast and she got everyone all of us on our feet at a pace that worked perfectly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a 5 star line dancing instructor.

Em is a great instructor. She is wonderful at breaking up the dance routines into small bites, so…read moreeveryone can easily learn the dances!