What a kewl joint! My kids attended a birthday bash, and kudos to the staff for knocking it out of…read morethe park! The kids were engaged from beginning til end (and there was a handful of 3-5 year olds in the mix, that can be a tricky thing to accomplish). My crew learned some smooth moves and had so much fun in the process. There's a lot happening at this studio, and really worth checking out for adults and kids alike. The space is awesome!!!!

I love everything about this place. It's not just dance training, it's not just fitness, it's about…read moreconfidence, community and life skills. The coaches are all highly skilled, take time with the young ones and encourage everyone to participate. My son has been in class for about a year now, and I've seen him and so many other kids come in shy and build the confidence to perform in front of a crowd within just a few classes.

So my wife has always wanted to learn to dance. Me, well, I didn't. But I sucked it up and got…read moreher a gift certificate for some lessons. We went for a few lessons before New Years because we were planning to go to a big party at a hotel in Colorado, and figured knowing how to dance would be worthwhile. The folks at enchantment were awesome! We got several personal lessons, and they were happy to have us stay around for group classes and their dance parties too. Very cool. We learned several ballroom dances, and they instructors were so nice and helpful! We actually managed to do some dancing on New Year and not make total asses of ourselves. The only drawback is that you get what you pay for. Meaning that the lessons here are not exactly cheap. I think that they are very worth it, but be prepared...

That's it- I'm addicted. I took the Intro to Aerial Yoga class with Kristiana and LOVED it. A day…read morelater my core was aching and I had that great sore that let's you know you've had a good workout. Best thing about it- I had so much fun I didn't even realize I was getting a workout. Highly recommend to anyone who is even a little bit curious.

Omg I have been coming here consistently since my first review. I have learned so much and there…read moreare new classes now and more to come in the future. Pricing packages available. Privates here give you such one on one attention and focus that they are beneficial if you need general guidance or specific help. Leads in Albuquerque this is the place to go to get all the ladies to want to dance with you.

Hiland Dance Studio is a safe place to learn salsa and bachata. In my opinion, Abdul is an expert…read moredancer and keen observer of Latin dance, music and culture. He emphasizes connecting with one's partner and being in tune with one's body. He treats the body as an instrument, which we can fine tune with repeated and diligent practice. He teaches from a place of love for the art form and his students, accepting them as they and gently pushing to expand their vocabularies. Abdul is a cultural treasure and as the lead instructor at HDS, Albuquerque is lucky to have him! I am grateful for his knowledge, expertise, humility, generosity and wisdom.

I was attending Zumba for seniors. I still had a lot of spunk in me. I needed to find a…read morechallenging Zumba. I was in love with the music and dance. The instructors are so talented. I only signed in the beginning for 5 classes. I bought another 10 day Zumba. My niche. Thank you for making me feel welcomed.

This place is so great! Visiting from out of town. Had to get my Zumba fix. Instructors and other…read moredancers were fun and welcoming. Studio was clean and lively. Good floor. Parking was meh. Thanks for moving and grooving with me!

This place is pure magic. Romy has created a wonderful environment where people of all ages,…read morefitness levels and skill can experience the joy of dance. The classes are technically very correct and educational but not intimidating or pretentious. Everyone here is so welcoming and fun.

This place is beautiful, with unique classes that you won't find too many other places in town…read more Check out the web site.

Our instructor Larisa was amazing! She made us feel comfortable and made learning new dances fun!!read more

I love this place. everyone's so friendly and kind and it's a great place in Albuquerque New Mexico…read moreto look into dancing and different different types of dancing that is out there to learn here in Albuquerque New Mexico.

My daughter loves her class! This is a great place for kids to have fun and learn the fundamentalsread more

This is a great place for young people to fall in love with dance. They are afford the opportunity…read morefor many to learn and enjoy dance. The staff is great and location is awesome.

My child enrolled in the summer dance camp and it's our first visit there…read more I registered her online and splurged on this class even though it's over my budget for summer camps because I thought my daughter would love the dance class. On the first day on our very first visit, I arrive 15 min before the class starts and the only person at the front desk is in the phone facing sideways. There was someone else already waiting to be helped and a few minutes go by without this lady ever looking over to say...anything. I know she can see us. We just waited till another lady finally came along to sign us in. When it wasn't turn, I'm told to fill out a form. That's pretty standard but then she proceeded to tell me that my 6 year old needs to "sign" the code of conduct. Uh... maybe the instructor should go over discipline and code of conduct in their class rather than have a 1st grader (read and) sign any form of contract? I mean, she's smart but don't believe she could read all of it on her own so what's the point of having a child sign? THEN, "So, the before care is $35". Huh? The class STARTS at 8:30. I wait to be signed in because some woman is on the phone ignoring us customers. Then 15 min till the START of the class, if I wanted to drop her off, it's ADDITIONAL $35 on top of $225 for the week if dance camp. For 8am to 8:30. I needed to get out of there because I had to get to work so just had her charge my card but even when I went back to the sign up page, it doesn't say anything about costing whopping $35 for 30 minuets window of BEFORE CARE, where the kids just sit in the lobby coloring. Whatever. First and last time, I tell myself. Here's the big kicker. As I'm used to showing my ID and signing her out so I told them that I need to add someone to the pick up list. The answer she gave me just threw me off completely. "We don't really have a set procedure." I asked, how are you going to make sure that you don't release my child to just anyone? and their answer was "We get to know the kids and parents. You can tell us who you don't want to release your child to." OMG. I was so ticked off when I left I had to really find a way to chill out before I got to work so I don't turn into a dragon lady at my work! When I arrived at pick up time (made sure I'm not late a minute because they would have costed me another $35 for 30 minutes of AFTER CARE. Oh heck no!! There was a lady standing by the door with a clipboard but I signed nothing. I'm sure she remembered me but does she correctly remember every child's parents? Now for the classes, my daughter has been enjoying the classes and she says the instructors are nice so at least for that, I'm glad. So I'm giving extra star for the lessons to be fair. I just have hard time being ok with the 30 minutes before and after care they charge $35 per am/pm when I literally checked her in 10 minutes till class starts. I don't want her to be late and miss anything. How do they decide? I didn't hear her charge the other parent. So if I came in at 8:20, would she still had me pay? What about after care? How many minutes do they give me after 4 before they charge? It just doesn't make sense. I feel ripped off. $225 for one week is a splurge for me. Now it's $260 and it's not like it comes with meals. I still pack her lunch & snacks & water bottle every day. I don't think I'll be back after this week. That's a disappointment for both.

My sister and niece have been dancing here for 7 years now. I have seen 6 years of NOTR and this…read moreyear Alice. It is a great place to be as a guest and dancer. One season I took classes and I loved it! I would continue if I had the time. When my kids gets older I will register them to dance here.

I highly recommend this dance studio. The overall atmosphere is wonderfully warm and friendly. The…read moreinstructors are deeply kind. They work very hard to make everyone feel welcome. There is also a small boutique selling unusual items that you won't find anywhere else. It is definitely worth giving a try. Five stars overall. The owner giving a tour: https://youtube.com/shorts/deYbJvBHsEE?si=Ga6riq5RvJEerLNk Things change all the time. For up to date information I go to their website https://www.sirenastudio.com/ Sirena means "mermaid". The studio decoration has a definite mermaid theme and glitter is not absent. All genders are welcomed, and Cisgender females are very well represented. This dance studio attracts mostly adults. There are some teens. Often there are classes specifically for kids. Students of any age or gender can find a place and there are also private lessons available for people looking to learn something really specific. Classes are offered for different levels Intro- good for people new to dance, want to have fun and get some exercise Level 1- Complicated combinations of moves and choreographies. Movements and combinations are broken down and explained. It helps if you know the basic movements from the into classes Level 2- This where the magic happens. There are props and wonderful choreographies and performance opportunities. Things move quickly. Movements are not explained. You need to know the movements and combinations from level 1. During COVID all classes were taught remotely. Now they are back to being in person. It is sometimes possible to participate remotely over zoom. Those classes are usually hybrid (some students in person and some via zoom) You can pay for one class (called drop in) You can buy a package of 4 classes (cheaper than drop in, but they expire) You can also sign up for a monthly membership. The membership is for unlimited classes. You can attend all the classes or just some of them. (Special one time workshops are offered separately) New students can get a special package of classes just to try it out and see what it is like. You can purchase private lessons to teach you just about any skill you want to know. I took private lessons on shooting/editing dance videos, doing stage makeup and also for extra help with learning choreographies. This is a video they did of themselves. Sadie & Lorena | White Sands | "3 Wishes" by ASADI https://youtu.be/Vc6_0uUIoj0 The instructors have taught special workshops on theatrical dance (using dance to tell a story). They create a new theatrical show every year. They have created beautiful productions of Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz, and many others. Their shows sell out very quickly. During the pandemic, they did Beauty and the Beast on video and sold tickets on Vimeo. Some people come to class occasionally just for exercise. Some people like to learn a choreography and perform it. A few people are very deeply committed and probably have professional aspirations. It seems like each student decides how much to invest. I like the sense of comunity and I love the fancy outfits. I perform every chance I get. I have the monthly membership and I attend classes 2-4 times per week. The more I come, the better my dancing gets. I learn so much. It is very good for me. I don't know what I would do without it. It is definitely worth giving a try. Five stars overall.

This is a wonderful dance studio in Albuquerque! The teachers and staff are very experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and kind! I love the mermaid and nautical decoration theme in the studio as well! This is a great place and I definitely recommend you check it out and take some classes there!

Ever since I saw Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman tango it up, I've wanted to give it a try...I mean…read morehow hard can it be, after all, "if you make a mistake, get all tangled up, just tango on..." Well, it's a much more technical and complex dance than some might think, and this is the perfect place to learn what it's all about!! Svetlana is a fantastic instructor, she is so pragmatic and uses illustrations that really help you make the connection with body, mind, spirit & the beat. She gave us sticks to help us learn technique, master our balance, and keep our alignment - I am amazed at how much we learned in such a short period of time, and let me tell you, it really is a work out! This was our very first time learning Tango, and by the time the first hour was up, we were already putting so much into practice...what a magical evening! So much fun, SUCH great music, we really and truly enjoyed every minute of it. We absolutely intend to return as soon as we can pin down the babysitting ;) Oh, and Friday nights they have Milonga, so after class you can stay and enjoy the party!

"Tango is like a nine minute love affair."…read more "It should be stretchy like pizza dough." "Walk like you are a cat on a fence." These gems of information are just a few of the tips I have learned from students and instructors at the TangoXchange in downtown Albuquerque during a few recent visits. I have had the pleasure of attending a few Milongas (dance parties) at the space hosted by the studio and Q-tango (our incredible local band of tango musicians). My friend and fellow yelper Jeremy S. is in the band and I originally went to support him. I quickly learned that having a little knowledge of the dance is an important and perhaps crucial part of enjoying the party. The music is AMAZING...but if you do not know the steps when you are asked to dance...and you will be asked...then perhaps the old awkward feelings of high school dances may creep back into mind. The party is a very sweet event in Albuquerque, mostly it is a casual affair, but there is room to dress up and dance the night away too! This morning I took my first official class at the studio and am itching for more...Svetlana and Erskine (the primary instructors, though many of the long time students are happy to offer advice) are personable and very approachable and welcoming to all levels of dancers. I have to say...when a fellow student started passing broom sticks around, I raised my eyebrows...but as soon as the class started, Svetlana quickly had us using the sticks as a tool for finding balance, alignment and direction while introducing us to some basic principles of the dance form. The class moved quickly and smoothly for all levels. I am a uber beginner when it comes to tango and was a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. I'm guessing much of the dance is picked up in the "Practicas" and "Milonga"....but for now, I am happy to break out my own broom stick in my kitchen to practice like a stretchy cat walking on a fence toward a love affair with a new dance form! Cost: Saturday class of two hours cost $15 Milonga (short class and practice and LIVE music is also $15) Usually this event is every Friday, but you may want to call ahead if your heart is set on music...the band tours regularly and sometimes are not available for the Friday Milonga. For more information on the band: http://www.qtango.com