We have been going to this dance Academy for three years now, and it has been such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is one of the most affordable and fun activities for the whole family. The recitals are fun, safe, and close by with so many memories. We have also gotten to know the parents and it has helped us to bond as the kids grow up and go to schools around here. The teaching style here is very approachable with props and fun sensory. The teachers have all been very competent in the showcases are really fun and entertaining. I don't know what I would have done without Miss Cherylann. The parent and child class was so wonderful, we did that before Ariel turned 2. It's such a great place to learn structure, magic, imagination, and to shine.

My daughter has been attending Miss Cherylann's academy for about 3 years now and absolutely loves…read moreit. Her teacher, Miss Devin, is a true gem. She's a great teacher and the kids love her so much. It's a very supportive environment that is not competitive and there is no pressure. It's just fun! The academy also does recitals twice a year which my daughter loves to do.. She is also attending a weekly summer camp there and does not want to leave when I come to pick her up in the afternoons. I highly recommend this dance academy!!

My daughter started dancing at BDA three years ago. It has been transformational for her as a…read moredancer and as a person. She has received outstanding training from incredibly skilled and passionate teachers in an extremely positive, supportive, and professional environment. The artistry and education provided by BDA under the direction of Jason Coosner are exceptional. I can't recommend this studio enough for all dancers - from first-time dancers to those looking for a pre-professional training program!

This is the best dance studio in Los Angeles. Whether your child has serious aspirations or simply…read morejust loves to dance this is by far the best place. The teaching staff brings a wealth of experience to these young dancers and they do so with such a loving way. The foundation of BDA is ballet with which these kids build from in jazz, lyrical, technique, tap, hip hop and acro. If you want to be a ballerina this is the place. If you want to tap or do lyrical this is the place. If you want to dance for fun. This is the place! The focus is on building a well rounded dancer that can take their experience to college or to a professional ballet company or to just have fun! Jason Coosner, the studio Director and main choreographer, has his MFA and has created this academy for all of the right reasons. He is the president of Dance Masters Pacific Coast and also teaches at the Relativity School. His choreography is absolutely beautiful, age appropriate and truly shows off the strengths of each dancer. I can't imagine anyone else choreographing my daughters contemporary solos. His work is award winning. For those that have kids with serious dance aspirations, my 11 year old got accepted to the School of American Ballet CA intensive on full scholarship this summer. It's a pretty big deal. With all of her BDA training, she was able to walk into her classes completely confident, independent and take on the new Balanchine style easily. Many think they have to go to a ballet only school to compete at YAGP or get into a company. Nope! Elyse placed 2nd in contemporary and top 10 in classical and was invited to the NY YAGP Finals this past year at age 10. The beauty of this academy is that she can strive to be a professional ballerina doing ballet along with all of the other dance forms. Dance is joy! I believe if you entrust your kids dance education and experience to Burbank Dance Academy your kids will find that joy and have a love of dance. Oh! And wait until you see the beautiful studio!

Owner Laurie is so rude! Very short tempered and should not be running a kids dance studio! She has…read morezero accommodations for parents and expects parents to stand for an hour because she doesn't like to provide chairs for parents. She's very ungrateful and thinks her dance studio is the only option in the area! NOPE! RUN! there's so much more at other studios who are warm, professional and supportive

My son has only been here a week and yet I have to post a review…read more This environment was so immediately supportive and welcoming, and you can tell from the moment you arrive that all the dancers are so thrilled to be here. I took dance for 15 years (many years ago and at another studio) and I was sort of reticent about allowing my son to take dance, even though it's his passion, because I had a very hit or miss experience with dance teachers, many of whom were exceptionally critical. Excelaration is nothing like my own experience, and nothing like you may have seen on certain "reality shows." The teachers here are warm, kind and passionate. The students seem almost hand-picked to be supportive of each other rather than competitive with one another. The facilities are amazing, and the leadership goes out of their way to make the studios inviting (balloon arch and sparkle wall to greet the dancers back after summer? amazing!) But lest you think this studio is all sparkle and no substance, don't be fooled. In just the first week of classes my son has learned two different combos, as well as key components of stretching and technique. Already he's learned more than in an entire year of another dance program. If you're looking for a supportive place where your kid will be accepted for who they are, and will also be challenged to be the best dancer they can be, this is the place for you!

Great place for kids to learn to dance! All of the staff including Tiffany and Laura are amazing…read more Love Garri Dance!

Garri Dance Studio is honestly the best out of the three studios my daughter has been to. The…read moreteachers are super nice and encouraging, and the staff is really helpful and friendly. They even send birthday cards for the kids, which is a sweet touch. They're also flexible with make-up classes, making it easier for busy parents like me to manage everything. I also appreciate that they keep a stash of used ballet and jazz shoes to lend out if the kids/parents forget theirs. it's such a relief knowing they've got our back, especially as a busy working parent juggling a lot. Plus, there's no strict uniform rules; it's all about having fun and dancing. Overall, it's a really positive, relaxed place that my daughter loves.

Let me start by saying this loud and clear: I am not a great dancer. I'm decent--with two left…read morefeet--and I work hard outside of class because, well, I need to. I've even booked private sessions with instructors just to nail down routines. So if that sounds familiar, keep reading--because by the end of this, you might just be signing up for your first class. I've been a proud member of the Groove Zone community for nearly two years now, and honestly, I can't say enough great things about the instructors and the entire program. Yolanda Thomas, the owner and lead instructor, is a force of nature--an incredibly kind, passionate, and inspiring human who truly cares about every single person who steps through the studio doors. Her motto? "If you think you can't dance, I bet ya I can teach ya how to." (Spoiler alert: She can.) Thanks to Groove Zone, I've performed at two South Bay Lakers halftime shows and even hit the floor at a WNBA halftime performance at Crypto Arena--in front of 15,000 people. Yeah... 15,000. Never in my life did I think I'd perform in front of a live audience, let alone an arena crowd. It's the kind of rush you can't describe--and an experience most people never get the chance to have. And the community? Pure gold. The dancers I've met have become friends, cheerleaders, and my biggest supporters. There's zero judgment in the studio--because we're all there for the same reasons: to learn something new, break a sweat, and most importantly--have fun. Big shoutout to another powerhouse instructor: Manuela. She might seem intimidating at first (because let's be real--she's an absolute beast on the dance floor), but she is hilarious, supportive, and knows her stuff inside and out. She pushes you to grow, step outside your comfort zone, and leave class drenched in sweat--but in the best way possible. When it's time to hit the stage, she'll make sure you're 100% performance ready. And if you're not? She'll tell you that too--but with honesty, compassion, and the goal of making sure next time, you'll own that stage. That's how Groove Zone rolls: real talk, real support, real results. Take it from me--don't do what I did. I walked into my first class... got overwhelmed... and walked right back out. It took me a year to return. Don't let your nerves hold you back like that. Instead, challenge yourself. Step outside your comfort zone. Join a community of people who love to dance just as much as you want to. You don't have to be Justin Timberlake or Britney Spears. (I'm definitely not!) You just have to show up, bring your energy, make some new friends, and get one hell of a workout while you're at it. And when the day comes that you see yourself on a Jumbotron at a packed stadium, absolutely killing it in a halftime performance--don't say I didn't warn you about how badass you'd feel.

I'm in my 30s - I've always had rhythm! I felt the urge to join a hip hop class to see if I could…read morelearn and remember choreography. Groove Zone is the answer!!!! The instructors are really cool Australian women the first class is a free trial!

My fiancé (now wife) and I decided on taking private dance lessons to have a special choreographed…read moredance for our big day. We drive past Accent on our way home as we live just a few blocks away and were always curious about what the studio looked like. Natalia, our dance instructor/choreographer was fantastic!! We picked a song and she worked her magic in coming up with some great steps, we as non trained dancers, could learn. She was very encouraging and our dance ended up being much more complex than what we had in mind! 3 lifts and almost 3 full minutes of dancing! Our wedding day was perfect and we'll keep Accent in mind if we ever want to take their group salsa classes.

This studio is a wonderful place for kids. Their teachers are the best in the business and the…read morestudio is always clean. My sons learn Lezginka and have grown so much in just one year. The staff is always so helpful and caring. Their parking lot is also a huge plus. I recommend to bring your kids to this studio.

Absolutely love the studio I have been taking adult beginner, ballet classes here, twice a week…read morewith Miss Natasha! She is so kind and patient but also stern and really makes sure that my technique is correct. I have seen so much progress since starting last September and I cannot wait to continue my journey. I'm so grateful to have found the studio. I cannot recommend Miss Natasha's studio enough if you have an interest in starting adult ballet classes, then look no further give her a call.

Took us a while to find the right spot but once we did, our 4 year old daughter was super excited…read moreto be coming to Media City Dance every week. Miss Natasha and her instructors are warm, caring and extremely professional. We also had our daughter's 5th birthday party that Miss Natasha so kindly helped us arrange in the main studio. About 20 of our daughter's friends attended. Miss Natasha brought in one of her senior ballerinas to hold a class for the girls. The ballerina also performed a piece from the Nutcracker. Parents and kids were equally thrilled! (see some of the photos we posted) I would highly recommend Media City Dance to any parent considering ballet classes for their kids.

Our daughter has been dancing at Center Stage for over five years. When she started during the…read morelockdown, it was one of the few activities available that gave young people a positive outlet, helping them stay focused, build skills, and feel a sense of accomplishment. The studio truly went above and beyond, even creating an outdoor stage approved by the city so classes could continue safely. We are so grateful for that commitment. Since 2020, we've experienced a genuine sense of camaraderie and family every step of the way. The owners are incredibly dedicated, always ensuring that each child's experience is purposeful, supportive, and focused on growth. We also love the variety of dance styles offered and the quality of the instructors. They are truly exceptional. Their programs are of award-winning caliber, and the musical theater program is easily one of the best in the city.

Place is like a zoo of misbehaving children. Constant running, screaming and playing on the floor…read morein waiting area. Parents pay no attention to their young kids and staff says NOTHING. If you want basic classes just to keep your kids busy and you want a migraine while waiting for them than this is the perfect place!!

This review is long overdue. My first daughter attended her first Burbank First Academy Toddler Hip…read moreHop class when she was 2 years old. I still remember her recital wearing a robot shirt and sunglasses. It was the cutest thing I had ever seen. Over the years, I've taken adult classes and added a few more children into the mix. I love Miss Marissa for beginning ballet because she makes the class fun and pays close attention to all the kids' emotion, physical, and mental needs so everyone can enjoy the class (all my kids have different personalities). The staff and teachers are patient, kind, very loving, and knowledgeable. I love the progress all my kids have made. My 2nd daughter even applied her dance lessons towards a dance project that won 2nd place in a contest. Burbank First Academy has been a memorable experience so far. Looking forward to more amazing classes!

Great classes here!…read more Classes for Adults - Yoga & Zumba (childcare available for these classes) Pre-K - Ballet, Dance, Hip- Hop, Yoga, Cooking & Spanish & more Kids & Teens - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Yoga, Acting & more Registration link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BurbankFirstUnitedMethodistChurch#/selectSessions/1708602 There is also a link for registration on our home page: www.burbankfirstacademy.com We have lots of great classes this so make sure to check out our schedule. Bring a friend, spread the word, we love seeing new faces and sharing our practice with the community. All levels are welcome. FREE Parking in lot (Entrance at Harvard & Glenoaks) Heather

I bought dance lessons with Kat as a Valentine's Day present for my girlfriend...thinking the…read morelessons might make for good date nights. I was right! We had so much fun with our five Party Dance lessons that we bought five Salsa lessons! Kat is a great teacher, always positive and enthusiastic. Even though we're seniors, we're now skilled and happy dancers. We highly recommend Kat

Kat is an exceptional instructor! She is able to relate quickly and efficiently with me from day 1…read more Since starting my dance lessons with Kat, I had zero Salsa experience and now I am confidently able to practice to improve my skills. Confident enough to hit the dance floor in style after a few lessons. Kat is an effective teacher because she is patient and knowledgeable about the dance, the history, and the music. She will challenge your limits in a constructive and consistent way, while making sure you are comfortable in your own ability. I am not a dancer by any means, but with Kat's lessons I loosened up as she pointed out exactly what I should focus on. Above all, Salsa lessons with her were fun! It has been a pleasure getting to know you and I look forward to learning more in the near future.