Studio A Dance was fantastic. I had a short-notice deadline and HAD to rehearse something IMMEDIATELY - and they were open and available on the FOURTH OF JULY - and thanks to them, I got it done! The studios are HUGE and have everything you need - curtains, mirrors, bathrooms/changing areas, chairs, big fans to keep the place cool, audio equipment and anything else you could think of. Bill was very helpful and welcoming, and it's all crazy affordable. Can't wait to come back! Thank you, Studio A Dance, and Happy Fourth of July! read more

Okay, first the good: the studio is super cute. It's such a cozy and welcoming space with greenery and a little water fountain in the corridor outside the class-rooms. There are two rooms, which is nice, and one has beautiful wooden flooring, which seems well-maintained and makes for a lovely space. I took a beginner ballet class that was amazing. It's probably the first adult ballet class I've taken where the teacher was not just encouraging, but also seemed to take adult dancers seriously. I felt safe with her corrections and she seemed incredibly knowledgeable about the craft. The students in this class were kinder and more laid back than some of the other studios I've tried out so far, so totally loved the beginner ballet class here because it seems to be community-oriented. I'm only knocking off stars because the studio is HOT, and not in a sexy way. I thought I would collapse from the heat inside that room. It wasn't just hot; it was sticky and humid in there, which is not something I have ever experienced before. There are fans in the studio, but they don't do much to help with cooling down the space. Other dancers were just taking off clothes and walking outside to try to catch their breath. It's pretty remarkable how much hotter it gets inside the studio than even the weather outside, so that made me a little nervous about potentially returning during weeks when the weather is above 80-degrees. It's horrendous. I love Ballet and really enjoyed the class I took, but wish there was a way to cool the place down. Not sure how safe it is to do ballet or any form of physical activity there if you are heat-sensitive, so just be warned about that. It's very much an issue, especially during these months when the weather is 90+. That's a liability waiting to happen. read more

The space was fantastic and had everything we needed. many bathrooms and cleaning supplies. sound system was great and fans too. Bill was great to communicate with and I will definitely use the studio space again! read more

Delightful space for dance classes. Clean, well-lit and located in a fun and funky part of town. There seem to be two spaces here, as sometimes you can hear music emanating down the hall for a yoga class in a pseudo-found space. But the studio itself is class dance studio and if there's a class for you (or someone you love), it's a fun place to be for an hour. read more

I decided that deep down inside, I was a petite butterfly ballerina, wanting to fly, so without any training whatsoever decided to take a ballet class. I found Sarah Kruger at Studio A Dance. YES! My hopes were not dashed, even though I was the tubby kid in the back against all those beautiful ballerinas! Sarah is very nice and helpful, even saying I had good foot placement. :) If you wanna dance... Go here and if you wanna dance good... See Sarah! :) read more

dive Barre class with Sarah is the freakin' sh%t!!! What a great experience. Sarah makes it fun and interesting. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to dance. Sarah's beginning ballet classes are amazing and I've been going on and off for years. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a professional trying to prefect your technique. Sarah is funny and entertaining making ballet super fun- she critiques in a gentle manner and strives to improve everyone's dancing. Her routines are fun, the music is great and she'll always make time to answer any questions you have before, during and after classes. I have also gone to Bill's jazz classes on the weekends sporadically- not as often as I would like. His routines are amazing and music choices are always great. It doesn't matter if you fall behind- he wants you to have fun. That being said, he'll repeat sections if you ask. Both instructors are always happy to see their students and the pricing is some of the best in Los Angeles. The workouts are fantastic as well; I always leave feeling refreshed and I always leave feeling like I want to come back and improve my dancing. read more

This dance studio is a gem. When I decided to get back in to ballet after years of sitting on my ass, I checked this place out. They have two studios, both good sizes. They offer ballet, jazz, and cardio dance as part of a "dance unlimited" monthly pass that costs around $100 bucks and is well worth it if you go twice a week. Alana is a great teacher and changes the barre and combination on a weekly basis so you're constantly challenging yourself. They also have other classes that are run through the teacher- some of these have start dates. These include kids classes. But the best thing about this place is that the people are friendly, the classes are non-competitive, and the teachers are knowledgable and make it a point to reach out to new students who show up. read more

Finally a studio in LA that doesn't feel like I am in LA (see: judgemental looks when you ask about arm positions)! After 2 years, I finally got up the nerve to get back into dance class. I found Studio A due to its great yelp reviews and decided to buck up and go to the first class I could. I got home about an hour ago and I am loving the endorphins that I have been missing these last 2 years! I took Bill's jazz class and it was the perfect amount of challenge. There were all likes of people in the class but you could tell everyone had some sort of dance experience. We did a 30-40 minute warm-up, a short across-the-floor, and then a routine. It wasn't the hardest class I have ever taken but I was definitely sweating by the end of it. It was definitely a good class for getting back into the game and after a few more classes at this level, I am hoping to see if Studio A has a more advanced class. Parking was easy, there is open street parking across the street- just watch for cars when crossing Hyperion. I will definitely be coming back! AND with prices at $15 a class, I actually can :) read more

I've been going to Phil's Saturday class at 2pm for over a year now, and I love it. I didn't have any previous experience in ballet (I don't think a 4-year-old's ballet class counts), and Phil was perfectly accommodating. At the same time, I've seen more experienced dancers come through the class, and benefit as well. Phil has a teaching style that is fun, constructive and exciting. He makes you work hard and is very encouraging. I love his focus on technique. I feel like I make improvements every week, and every week, I feel like I have a ton more to learn. I will continue taking Phil's class as long as I am in the area. He is a talented teacher! read more

This review is only for Jillian's donation-based yoga class on Sunday. For a beginner, like me, Jillian fosters such a warm and inviting atmosphere to try out yoga. I've had two previous yoga instructors, and I can say that Jillian is one of a kind. Her teaching style is sincere, and our sessions focus on the individual experience. Unlike most yoga instructors I've seen who focus too much on getting the form down 100%, she's more concerned that you're trying new things with your body and feeling comfortable in the space. She's awesome, and the class is such a great workout. This class is also great for newcomers to yoga because it's donation-based and gives you the opportunity to try it out with no strings attached. You're not sucked into an expensive package or a binding commitment (which is the case for most yoga classes). She recommends a donation of $10, but she repeatedly says that if you can only do less, then bring a friend or just pay a little more next time. It's about making yoga available to all. read more

My daughter just started the hip hop dance class a few weeks ago. Not sure how I feel about it yet. They don't have air conditioning, so not sure if we can stay much longer in the class in the upcoming summer months. My daughter likes it though, so if she doesn't mind might keep her in. Will update my review in a few weeks. read more

I came to studio A after not dancing for over 10 years and I'm so happy that I did. Phil's class on Thursdays and Saturdays is awesome! He's a great teacher and I highly recommend his classes! read more

Studio A is by far one of my best LA discoveries. I danced for a couple years when I was younger but stopped because I moved around a lot. My love for ballet has remained however, so this summer I decided to test out a class as a birthday present to myself. I've been taking Sarah Kruger's beginning ballet class at 8PM on Tuesday nights (http://studioadance.com/classdescriptions/BalletSarah.shtml ) since August and I LOVE IT. I'll admit that I was pretty lost the first couple of classes after a 10+ year break, but Sarah is sooooo gracious and helpful. She recognizes everyone's strengths and weaknesses and encourages us to both have fun and work on our craft. She is a wonderful, beautiful dancer and she makes class fun and challenging every week. She uses a combination of classical and modern music and the mood in class is always pleasant. I've heard horror stories of scary adult ballet classes but this is the farthest thing from that. The atmosphere is always lovely and anyone can be comfortable in her class regardless of skill level. If you're looking for a place to start or reintroduce yourself to ballet, Sarah is the polished dancer to take that journey with. Her dedication to ballet is evident through her effortless dancing and instruction. I've already seen slight improvements in my own dancing and she's helping me correct some of the bad dancing habits I've built over the years from cheerleading and other sports. Go to Studio A!!!!!! Sarah is ahh-mazing! Also, take her cardio barre class on Thursdays at 7. read more

I love this studio. Very no frills, but a nice big space with lots of mirrors. I have only come for Christina's dance class, and it is great! I love her high energy, and fun and sexy dance moves. The class is fast-paced and Christina moves quickly through the moves, but if you keep at it and keep going, you will eventually get the moves down. The good thing is that she uses the same dance routines over and over, so it is easy to remember the steps even if you haven't gone to her class in months. I try to go when I come visit LA, and I wish they had a studio like this and a teacher like Christina in Mountain View! read more

A nice large studio that opens to the outside...so good ventilation. I took beginner ballet with Phil, which was pretty good. Not really for absolute beginners, some parts were not explained much and instructor didn't go through much basic technique. There were good ballet dancers there, and the choreography was definitely more fun than any other ballet class I've been in. I also took a basic ballet technique class that was good, and would be ok for absolute beginners. read more

PHIL IS GREAT !!! He teaches an Adult Ballet class on Saturdays 2-3pm and it's perfect for beginners/advanced beginners. The class is very enjoyable, entertaining, and great for refining technique; plus he's a hilarious guy! read more

I highly recommend Ballet Bootcamp with Perry Brown, whether you're someone who hasn't danced in awhile, are a professional dancer, or just want to stay fit, this is the class! It is an open environment with a teacher who actually teaches technique and gives you the tools to figure out what the issues are; you will end up seeing improvement from week to week. This is the class to take to build your strength, core stability, and balance--- But its not all work and no fun, Perry always emphasizes the importance of dance as a form of creative expression, and as someone who used dislike ballet, I now can't live without it! read more

Sarah is an amazing teacher and is so helpful! I love this little treasure of a studio. It beats the others by a mile. I also like that you can come and have fun and work on your skills without feeling like you are being judged by other dancers. There's none of that here, only working hard and having fun in the process. Five stars all around. read more

Jillian is now teaching the 10 a.m. class on Sunday mornings in lieu of her previous Saturday class.

Micah Moch's Monday morning ADULT ballet class, 10-11;30, although class generally doesn't get going until 10:15 or so and often runs to noon, is great. His musicality is exceptional. We have danced to Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, David Bowie, many many more and of course, the classics. There isn't a "Music to teach Ballet Class" CD in sight. He changes the selections each week to suit whatever combination we are doing. The barre is creative and varied as is the center work. You feel like you've danced and not just done a series of technical exercises. There are beginners and advanced students in the class and he can handle it. He is patient and creative. The class is something that most ballet classes are not, fun. read more

Very cool little spot. I am renting one of the rooms to teach my dance class. I contacted several spots for rental and I was blown away and how prompt and friendly Bill is. A+!! read more

i realized that i'd become becalmed in the horse latitudes when the most exciting event in months was when the elysian park ice cream truck invested in a new musical micro-chip. the new ditty, a combination of an old irish tune & a civil war melody [likely one and the same source] had an unusually large effect on my state of mind on the morning dog walk this week. so mulling over what i might do that would be significant to my well-being, something which i had become lax about, i started yelp-shopping around 90026 for a dance studio. i took three capoeira classes. simply said: brutal! for those not in near to top form. the instructor, guatambu, was stellar, and encouraging to those lumbering new-to-capoeira arrivistes. capoeira is such an interesting dance / martial art / song form, that i look forward to continuing. my favorite part of the classes was the music playing & chanting at the very end. relaxing & hypnotic. haven't been back since my father was hit [& run] by a car. but as he heals, i intend to continue. one evening when i was early for capoeira, i joined in a belly dancing class, that was excellent. teacher: mesmera (i assume this is a nom-de-dance). she is a fine instructor and also helpful to those new to the form. for hep capoeira wear: http://www.zazzle.com/capoeira_is_in_my_blood_brazil_flag_tshirt-235811369949249406 and / or: http://www.zazzle.com/capoeira_brasil_usa_flags_tshirt-235759768808480042 read more

The most magical inspiring place ever!! As a dancer for all my life (and yes I am still dancing at 70) I can go to take Bill's Jazz class feeling less than wonderful and within minutes of being at Studio A, I feel recharged, motivated, inspired and well - excited about dance and how it changes your whole day. Bill makes everyone - no matter what their level of experience - feel like they are the able to dance (pretty much) forever. I can dance next to a 20 something and feel the support and love that is in the room - that is what dance should be - a lasting and supporting experience. I feel fortunate to have found this amazing studio - everytime I take Bill's class, I am so thankful. He makes classes about the experience of the love of dance - and the love of how you (personally) can dance. Words cannot even begin to express how amazing Studio A Dance is - for everyone!! read more

I took my first ballet class with Sarah on Sunday. I hadn't done ballet since I was a child, so I signed up for basic ballet. I was so clumsy at it, but Sarah was really kind and encouraging. It was a lot of fun, and the only bad thing about the studio is there is no AC, but that's something I can live with. read more

It's in between a 3.5 and 4 for me. Took a jazz class and was fairly satisfied with it. It is a smaller place with 2 studios. There seemed to be a lot of regulars, most older than the students you'd see in studios in NoHo (not saying this is good or bad, just giving an idea of the class population). The warm up was great. I think I'm just used to longer stretches/ab work outs as opposed to doing a lot of choreography, so maybe that's why my rating is on the low side. It is farther from where I live, so I probably won't be returning. Park across the street if you can, in the non-metered parking...beware of getting tickets like I did for not getting to your car 5 minutes after the meter runs out...grrr. read more

This little studio is quaint and charming. On Friday morning I went and took a Jazz class with Bill, he was so enthusiastic and encouraging. Regardless of your skill level, Bill will make you want to keep dancing. read more

This neighborhood studio is run by a dancer with the dancer in mind. You can take all sorts of classes, from Bellydance with Mesmera, to Yoga and Capoiera. The studio houses two large well lit rooms with mirrors and restrooms. The second studio is also available for rental for small productions, which I've had there. it's reasonably priced, and with a little effort, the room is transformed into an intimate theatre space that seats up to 75 people comfortably. I've taken classes there for years and have come to love it's dance dance dance vibe. There is also plenty of safe street parking around. read more

Took the int./ adv. ballet class last Wednesday 7/23/14. As you walk in from the street there's a cool hallway with lots of foliage. Not like any studio I've been to but I liked that. There are two dance rooms with wood floors. The place seemed pretty old. The other dancers were friendly and helpful. I liked the instructor but I wish they had an iPod set up. The barre exercise would move at a faster pace if she didn't have to fumble with CDs. What I loved the most was the challenge of the combination. I had tons of fun and will be back! Maybe even for the class tn. Oh and I loved the ease of getting going as a first timer at the studio. No papers to fill out and you can pay with cash at the end. read more

I just had to write a review for Studio A:) This place is amazing, I really recommend taking a dance class here. It is great for both beginners and advanced dancers. The instructors are all very patient and I enjoyed taking the Jazz class here awhile ago. Definitely worth checking out. One of the best studios I have attended! read more

We rented the larger studio space out for a recent workshop and it fit our needs perfectly! Wonderful location and beautiful airy/outdoor vibe. Bill, the owner was incredibly helpful and supportive in our event. Love this place! read more

Bill Brown, the studio owner, is awesome! This is a great place for dance and community! A real treasure in the city..................

Try Bill's new Stretch Zone on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. The lift and opening up can be experienced first hand as you repeat the same floor back stretch at the end of class. You can definitely move more! Hard to measure but you can feel the difference. Pretty amazing. Plus the music is matched perfectly to the moves. If you like to follow verbal directions (verses watch and copy), you will be surprised at how easy it is to watch yourself in the mirrors while following Bill's excellent verbal directions. Great for balance not to mention improvement! read more

I love Perry Brown, AKA, "Dr. Ballet". He is amazing. He is one of the few that actually still teach in LA. Most just facilitate a class and collect money. Not Perry. His corrections are precise, down to your tendu being an 1/8" off. Seriously! Meeting him and attending his classes was the best thing I could have done for myself as a dancer and for my career as a ballet teacher. He changed my dancing completely and helped me see things from a different angle. When I talk about Perry Brown, he is my mentor! He is amazing! You must check out his BALLET BOOT CAMP M-TH mornings. It does not matter what skill level you are, you will come away with something. I promise! The studio is also very well kept by Bill Brown. Again, another great teacher. I would often arrive early and watch him teach in the mornings. It is nice to see a teacher with such passion and drive for their work. It is also nice to see an owner of a studio on the premises! STUDIO A! Check it out! read more

Donation based yoga 8:30 am Friday with Ashley Langas. Heated dance studio. Wood floors. Has blocks. Bring a mat. Ashley is very nice and will give you a work out and works with and around injuries. read more

This is just a quick note about Jennifer Nairn- Smiths Ballet class on Thursdays at 8pm. Jennifer was a protege of both George Balanchine! And Bob Fosse! She was on a broadway for YEARS! This is something most dance teachers cannot say. Most Ballet teachers in LA were not ACTUAL prima ballerinas. If you love ballet and you truly want to get better, I highly recommend her class. I have attended MANY adult ballet classes( as someone who started dancing in my 20's) in LA and I can tell you that most teachers will not correct your form consistently.. most just don't even care if you'r doing the movements right! Jennifer treats her students as if they are going to have careers as professional dancers( wether you choose to or not). Having access to someone like her is invaluable. This class was recently assed at Studio A. If your tired of feeling stuck in beginning adult ballet classes with teachers who don't set the barre high for their adult students, I strongly recommend this class! read more

This is the best spot in all of LA to take ballet and Jazz classes! The owner, Bill, was incredibly nice, spending like 30 minutes to answer all of my questions and give me a detailed account of all of the classes offered and what would best suit me. So I showed up for his Jazz class the following Saturday...Now, let me preface this by saying, I thought jazz might be a bit cheesy and I was there to inquire about ballet, well, I was wrong. Bill's jazz class was fun, and one of the best, most fun workouts I've ever had. I learned choreography, a little grace and felt thoroughly more sweaty than my typical yoga classes leave me. I loved it and felt that I had learned so much. It was also fun to laugh out loud at myself when I was so clearly off beat. read more

i am new to any kind of sober, during the daytime dancing, and after many years of yoga, pilates wanted to explore the beautiful and extremely mysterious (to those of us who never wore a tutu as a kid) world of ballet my first few adult ballet classes were a disaster. i had no idea what i was doing and beginner ballet is NOT like beginner yoga. the classes i went to were painful, ineffective and not at all fun. i am not going to be a professional dancer, i am almost 30! i just wanted to explore a new form of movement, find some grace & agility. ANYWAY.. my 4th ever class was with Sarah Kruger, and it made me so very happy. i was able to follow along since she was nice enough to make sure i was between a few people who knew what they were doing, and i actually learned alot from her general corrections. she also took the time (in a class of about 20) to give me a couple of quick personal pointers. her energy and attitude were also fabulous, her love for dance is infectious!!!!!! love love love looooove Sarah's classes and will be there every Tuesday that my schedule allows me to! Sadly Sarah's class is only once a week, so hoping for more success at Studio A i took Phil's Saturday class.. and LOVED It!!! Phil really helped me understand that ballet is an art form, meant to entertain an audience, not a sport. knowing that helped me gain an iota more grace and elegance in my arm movements and also made me aware that grimacing while plie-ing is probably taking away from own experience. his clear passion for this art form is really inspiring! phil gave great, clear instruction, he was also really awesome to me (clearly the most inexperienced person in a pretty tight knit class) and again placed me between ladies who knew what was up so i could follow along the best part of phil's class was the music for the barre work!! everything is better with a little Whitney excited to join his class again on thursdays & saturdays really pleased to have found studio A, and keep on my balletic journey with Sarah & Phil's fearless leadership! Thank you Sarah & Phil for helping this tall awkward person find grace (even if y'all can't quite see it yet, i know its in there now!) read more

Took my first class ever here...Jazz Dance! I am NOT a dancer (I wish!) but the studio was highly recommended, even for awkward beginners like myself ;) Bill was incredibly welcoming and the class was super fun...and a definite workout, too. The choreography was easy enough for me to follow but also challenging enough for the skilled dancers in class - really great for all levels. If you want to shake your booty, have a blast, and meet great people, come here!!! read more

I was terrified to dance again after being out of college (and shape) for 10 years... I walked into Studio A and took some ballet classes, but my fear over took and I stayed away again until the summer of last year (2011)... I started taking ballet again and not only have I stayed for the past 7 months, but I have made friends and am now dancing up to three times a week... this is the perfect studio to get someone past any fears that they might have of dancing in LA... it is cozy, friendly, and supportive... Great people attend, great teachers teach and most of all it is a place that I can let go of all of my stresses and dance for the sake of dancing... Thank you Studio A for giving me that... read more