I went to Level Up tonight for the first time - beginner's hip hop. It was a chill, fun atmosphere…read moreand everyone inside was super nice and welcoming. Our instructor Justin gave easy to follow instructions and it was truly for any level of experience. Had a really good time and am looking forward to going back

Great group of talented people. They have dance classes for multiple age groups they also host…read moresome really cool events!

We are "all about" All About Dance!…read more They have tap/jazz and ballet classes taught by two loving, dedicated co-owners who used to be instructors at Chatham University before their program was closed. The studio is small--both in terms of actual space and number of dancers--so there is lots of personal attention. The owners teach ever course, and they know every child. My 3-year-old is just as important as their senior competition team members. My daughter is likely not destined to be a ballerina or a professional dancer, but she's having the time of her life in these classes and learning alot too! We particularly like the 4/5-year old tap/ballet combo class. In 40 minutes, the kids do 20 minutes of ballet with one owner, change shoes, and then do 20 minutes of tap with the other owner. By the end of that, my daughter is blissfully happy and tired. She and her friend sing and laugh the entire car ride home and then pass out promptly after dinner. Don't let the location stop you: it's not far at all. The studio is located on the south of the 376 bridge across from Regent Square. Traffic on Braddock/Forbes can be a small issue coming from Squirrel Hill or Oakland around 5pm in the fall/spring, but it usually only takes 10-12 minutes.

This is an awesome place to get dance lessons. I've taken three salsa courses so far and I feel…read morelike I've learned a lot. Definitely not an expert yet but I know enough that I feel comfortable dancing in public which is new for me! They have amazing teachers and a great variety of Dance styles to learn. And for $60 for four classes, not a terrible price. If you're considering taking lessons here, this is your sign to just do it

Great value and fun. The instructor was very good for the 15 minute lesson before the dance. Two…read moredances were taught. Maybe 1 would be enough.

Great dance studio - they have mommy and me dance and music class on Sarurdays at 10 am. I…read morepurchased a 5 session pass but you can just drop in and pay for that class only. Completely recommend the dance and music class of your child is already walking. Moms and dads are welcome. It's a very friendly environment and everyone quickly becomes friends with the other parents and kids.

Regent Square Zumba is offered in a Karate studio in in Regent Square. The class is really fun, it…read moreis a great workout but you barely know you are working out because you are having a lot of fun! Zumba is a mix of different dance styles such as Latin, Salsa, African Dance and much more. Classes are Mon/Wed/Sun - 7-8pm Wed - 8-8:45pm THURS - 8-9pm If you have facebook, look them up. Try a class. Classes are $7 for a drop in $14 for three (new users) $50 unlimited one month $60 10 punch card. (this may change) It is defiantly a good time. Check them out.

Love this place! Great workout, great people, no judgment, tons of fun. Try it. You will have a…read moreblast!

I started taking dance lessons at Arthur Murray Studio in McMurry because I wanted to dance with my…read moreGranddaughter at her Wedding. Mikayla Schultz my dance teacher cory grafted a dance routine for a very special song dedicated to my late wife. After the Wedding, which went great I realized how much fun and exercise I got I wanted to keep on learning dances for other occasions.

Terrible experience. They still have my money. Wont refund it. Owners can't keep teachers…read more They are very defensive over complaints . They hate the truth I was told their employees give them good reviews. I ran into an ex student of theirs at another studio and they had similar bad experiences. Beware

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, FireWall Dance Theater is a chipotle mocha latte…read more It's hot. Have you ever gone down a rabbit hole of dance videos online, and you want to move like that? Well, FireWall definitely can give you that moment with choreography, movement, and video. A friend and I attended a special Sip & Sexy 2-hour event, and we were floored by how fun it was. For the first time, I felt sexy when dancing, and the people at FireWall are truly a hype squad. I'm sold, and I've purchased a class pass to return to more classes (and I have!). Parking can be spicy, but if you're there after 6 pm, street parking becomes free. If you want free parking, you'll need to park up near Josephine Street, and that's a few blocks away.

Firewall is an awesome addition to the dance community in pgh! It is located in Carnegie and not…read moregoing to lie the entrance was hard to find at first, the address will take you to the front of the building but the entrance is actually in the back alley. There is a huge free parking lot in the back as well. The owner is one of the sweetest people I've met and I've only been to two classes. Very uplifting and radiates positivity. Love that it is a drop in studio so adults are welcome. Honestly my only down fall now is that you are still required to wear masks even with the mandates lifted and being vaccinated. I totally understand wanting to be extra cautious, selfishly just hate being so sweaty in a mask dancing. will be back for more.

Love this place!!…read more Fun and supportive atmosphere. Went in feeling intimidated left feeling strong!

Really great, really flexible. I was in town for a bachelorette weekend and we had some time to…read morefill. Fitness With a Twist (FWAT) was super flexible, adding us in just a week before the event. Jasmine, our instructor, was very sweet and able to adjust the class to fit our skill level and time needs. Staff was approachable and seemed like regular people - perhaps an odd comment - but it felt like a safe environment, free of judgement. The building is situated in South Side and was truly the perfect location, easy to get to and the right size for our group. The workout was great, definitely some underutilized muscles! I would 100% do another class if I lived closer and definitely recommend for groups.

If you are an adult looking for dance classes, this is the studio for you; I love this place!…read more There is a wide array of classes to choose from offered throughout the course of a week. The instructors are friendly, professional , and mindful of the mature dancer.

From the owner: Our dance studio offers welcoming and inclusive dance classes for children and adults (bellydance -…read moretap -jazz- ballet - hip hop - modern - umfundalai- creative movement and more. We also offer birthday party performances, event space and space for private rentals

Okay, so I realize I can't keep calling things best kept secrets because it implies I'm some kind…read moreof secret-holder and I'm totally not. But you guys, Pittsburgh Festival Opera? It's opera overload for a few weeks a year with amazing performers from all over the country. If you have never been to an opera, seriously go. At least once. Tickets are super affordable, the theater is small, and they do stuff in English, so it's not throwing you into an $80 a ticket, Italian epic that's 3.5 hours long. Which, don't get me wrong, I love all of that (except the expense!) But PFO is really non threatening and accessible. I had the pleasure of seeing La Boheme Warhola last night. All I kind of knew was it was an adaptation of la boheme with a 60s Warhol ish feel and that it was in English. They still did supertitles over the stage even though it was in English, which was great. And the actors were amazing. So talented and engaging and irreverent and just excellent. I absolutely loved it. Icing on the cake? Free street parking! Their 2018 season is almost over so seriously get on their mailing list so you'll get the announcements for the 2019 season.

From the owner: Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) presents innovative opera, producing American works,…read morereinterpretations of older works, and new works, for the widest possible audience. Opera Theater focuses on diversity in programming and casting, on crossing boundaries and bringing together talents from all the arts, on encouraging new talent, and on broadening audiences through outreach and education, to create a body of work that is original, entertaining, contemporary and relevant. Summer season now at Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. Touring and special events take place at varied venues around the region. See web site for details.