I have 2 daughters and they have both danced at the Next Step for over 10 years and loved it. They…read morestrike a fantastic balance between dance technique and fun. Please don't listen to the parents that complain about the policies. With young girls, they are a Godsend and very well thought-out to reduce drama and increase the time the instructors have to teach the girls, which is what they should be doing. I wish Lori started a consulting company and taught other organizations how to run a business smoothly because there are several other kids/teens activities we have been involved in that I have wished had her policies! After 10 years, I can tell you that Lori loves the girls and everything she does is for them first. Her own daughters went through the studio, so she knows what parents and kids want and she does everything possible to make that happen. The result for us has been a lot of great friends and great memories at events, competitions, Disneyland, a cruise, Europe, and charity performances everywhere. And still the kids have the ability to do other activities because Lori even works closely with the local high schools' dance, cheer, and leadership departments. Can't recommend Next Step enough! Regarding the auto-enroll policiy, don't complain. There are limited spots in a dance room, so say thank you to them for saving a spot for your kid. Most of Danville just leaves you to fend for yourself!

Very un professional , they don't give the opportunity to new dancers and they place them where…read moreever they want !

My daughter loves the teachers and classes, and I love the welcoming and friendly environment and…read morestaff.

My 8 year old daughter started here last year as part of the competition team. She has grown…read moreimmensely in not only her technique, but also her self confidence. My 3 year old also takes classes here and loves them! This is a wonderful family-like, positive atmosphere, and Tiffany and Lacey are incredible teachers. We feel so lucky to be a part of this studio environment.

Alice is a wonderful dance teacher. She knows her stuff and is great at communicating what you need…read moreto do. My husband and I took 5 lessons from her to prepare for our first dance for our wedding. Thanks to her lessons we absolutely nailed it and our guests were very impressed. Another great thing about Alice is that she's not afraid to tell you when a move looks different than you may have intended and is flexible on changing up the routine to better suit you. This is important in an instructor! We miss our lessons and after such a fantastic experience, we're planning to find some local dancing spots.

NOW TEACHING IN DUBLIN…read more FOLLOWERS WANTED FOR SALSA TUESDAY'S CLASS: 7:30pm doors open. Lesson starts at 7:45. $20 Don't need a partner. (Lot more leaders than followers) 7220 Regional in Dublin For Class. It's in a dance classroom/school

If there's a fitness/dance craze that has been created, I've tried it. Thighmasters. Done it. Step…read moreAerobics. Check. Insane spinning. Completed. Afro-Cuban. Yep. So now there's this Zumba craze and I've tried it out a few times and honestly I've been kind of ho hum about it. But for some reason when Amy teaches Zumba it's incredibly fun. I took her morning class at the Danville Grange and was expecting it to be a mellow class with some cute moves. I spent an hour jumping, grinding, gyrating, and dropping it to the floor to the sounds of Daft Punk and Trey Songz. It is an intense workout but you will love it. Everything on your body will hurt afterwards. Particularly your thighs, your bootie, and your arms. But hey that's why you're taking Zumba right? To make everything tight and cute? Well this will do it for ya. Amy is a great teacher and I will totally take her class again. She's got great positive energy, she shows the moves clearly to beginners like me, and her happiness is infectious. So do yourself a favor. Take her class. You'll be dead tired afterwards but you'll be happy.

Amy is a wonderful Zumba instructor. She is positive, energetic, listens to her students when they…read moregive her music requests, or if they need help learning some of her moves. She does a lot of her own choreography that works really well with the music she chooses, and it really does fit perfectly with the classic Zumba moves. She chooses a lot of different genres of music, including various latin types, reggaeton, hip hop, and basically whatever is trending or her students are looking to hear. She doesn't shy away from making us feel like we could star on Dirty Dancing or Honey ;) I have two toddlers, and as often as I can, I come to class and request a sitter, which Amy is great at accommodating for a low price. I even brought my 2.5 year-old the other day, and she had a ball dancing with me, instead of needing a sitter. It's a supportive and encouraging environment, and the class just keeps growing in that great big space! Most recently, Amy has been getting close to the end of a pregnancy, and she is still on fire as our instructor. We'll miss her when she's off for a bit, but can't wait until she gets back into it :)

This studio A. is by far the most badly managed place with little to no knowledge about using basic…read moretech for scheduling classes B. The owner Ashley has a chip up her shoulder & clearly oblivious of her knowledge gaps. She will inundate you with messy ill organized emails & text messages, and yell at you for not checking them properly. The reason I got my child out of this studio was -- they often place the fair skinned girls ahead in a dance routine & are rude to ones that do not look like them. They forgot they are located in San Ramon :-/ Enroll your child into this studio if you want them to start hating dance. It was a waste of time & money for us.

East Bay Dance Company is by far the best in the Bay. We come to the studio all the way from…read moreLivermore. We have been at the studio since my daughter was 3 years old. Fast forward 7 years and now my other two daughters are enrolled as well. I have never seen someone do as much work as the owner Ashley. She is dedicated, and shows up for every dancer. We see the long hours, the care, and the patience. And we want her to know it never goes unnoticed. The teachers create a positive, welcoming environment where the girls feel supported and motivated. My daughters have not only improved on their techniques but have also built meaningful friendships and become much more confident. This studio goes above and beyond, and we're so grateful to be part of it.

This review is for adult ballet classes taught by Debbie Saravia at Studio 8…read more Debbie teaches a wonderful adult ballet class at Studio 8. I searched high and low for a true adult dance class in the San Ramon Tri-Valley area, and for the longest time, could only find classes that were full of teenagers...and me, a working mom of 2 kids. Unlike those classes, Debbie's is a true adult class that is designed to help adults grow technically and in their dance performance. Nothing against teenagers...they are welcomed to come. :) Anyway, if you've been thinking about dancing again (no matter how long it's been), come to Studio 8 and take a class from Debbie! You'll find a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can come as you are and dance your heart out!

My daughter has taken multiple classes here over the past few years and continues to love it! They…read moreoffer everything from beginner to advanced classes, even competition/performance teams. Looking forward to watching my daughter continue to grow with their program. Thanks Studio Eight!! ‍

My daughter recently performed as Flounder in ICDT!'s Little Mermaid Jr. musical production, and I…read morecan't say enough wonderful things about this performing arts center. This was her first production outside of middle school, and she absolutely loved everything about the experience -- the directors, the supportive and welcoming environment, the incredible energy of ICDT!, and the kindness of the other students and families. We had explored other production programs before, but none felt as organized, communicative, or thoughtfully run as ICDT!. On top of that, ICDT! was incredibly generous in providing our family with a tuition scholarship, which allowed my daughter to have this truly memorable experience. I am forever grateful to ICDT! for supporting her, welcoming her so warmly, and making such a meaningful impact on her life journey. THANK YOU, ICDT!

My child started classes here shortly after we moved to the area. She has made friends and…read moreprogressed so much. She is always excited to attend movement class and she was really excited to be able to join tap this spring, which was something she had always wanted to do. The teachers are very kind! We are so excited to see how she continues to grow at ICDT.

Soo Dance Academy offers strong technique and dedicated teachers. The studio provides many…read moreperformance and competition opportunities which help dancers grow. Like many competition studios, there are additional fees for performances and costumes, so it's good to ask about details in advance. Overall, it's a positive environment for dancers who want to train seriously.

Owner daughter and family members are favored in this school. No room for other students to even…read moreget the attention and instruction needed. Her family members hogs the front row in class making it hard for other kids to see the teacher teach especially when they're beginners. The owners daughter and family member clearly are professional and easy to learn from the back vs. new comers. We had to drop out from the class due to lack of organization and too many students in one small studio. Many parents in the wiating room says the same. We gave it a chance but it never changes. My daughter and her friends couldn't learn properly due to these front row hoggers. You'll know why her kid/niece are successful in dance and always winning. Classic favortism! Don't get me wrong the teachers are great but....owner can do better to help other kids other than hers.

Miss Tori is the greatest thing to happen on this planet since photosynthesis…read more She is the entire package. She is a woman who has passion that loves teaching, and it shows on all of the faces of her students. She is priceless to our local community and is to be commended for helping the next generation of dancers excel and exceed.

Thank god for this studio…read more I "retired" from dance and gymnastics about 5 years ago or so. I was always nervous to go back. Afraid I was too old. Afraid I wouldn't be good enough anymore. Afraid I wouldn't have time etc. etc. This place is so welcoming. It really has a family feel. A lot of the kids, adults and teachers have been there for years and they are more then open to allowing others join the fam : ) I feel good about myself because of the encouragement I have received from Nichole and Byron (tumbling and jazz teachers) They are fun and make coming after a long day of work exciting for me. It's nice to feel that I have nothing to be afraid of anymore, a lot in due part to the environment, schedule and variety of classes offered.

We came to this dance school by word of mouth. And we are so glad that we had!…read more We took a 30-min private lesson ($35) to access which class would fit her best and tried the creative dance class! At Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, our 3.5 yo daughter was escorted a number of times out of her intro to ballet and tap class for 2.5 to 4 yo for "not listening." So we ditched that studio and tried this one! (But we did try a kinder teacher at DCPAC before leaving.) The Creative Dance class (single drop-in for $25, 10-class pack for $185) at The Ballet School is perfect for her, especially since she has a slow-to-warm-up temperament and is sensitive to loud sounds (ie. music, flushing toilets, leaf blowers, etc.). The value for these drop-in creative dance classes is excellent because we are willing to pay a few dollars more for our little one to have a positive experience with dance. Drop-in means that they are understanding that some days the littles aren't having a good enough day to join class and/or sick. (Btw, $45 one-time registration fee) Regarding the rest of the school, I can tell that there is a huge selection of classes including music. As a music teacher working at a music academy, I can't access the quality. However, I know there is a department near the entrance way. If you haven't tried this school, just know it supports Healthy Dance, and are a part of Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited. This was a huge factor of why we chose this school for our daughter.

I have been a parent at the ballet school for 15 years now (with seven more to go). I cannot…read moreoverstate what a wonderful place this place is. We live in an age where many expect Elementary School students to were glitter and makeup, then dress up in costumes. The Ballet School does not go down that road. Instead, it teaches young ladies (and gentlemen) to respect themselves and each other with any performance only coming from that confidence. Just as an example, the younger performers do never "perform" in a "show." Instead, TBS has a yearly "demonstration," which is literally just that...the students wear the regular baller uniform and demonstrate what happens in class every day. I have always thought that that is an incredibly healthy approach . Suffice to say, I strongly suggest that parents check out this school when looking into a school for performing arts.