The best studio! I tried one class here and got hooked. The owners and teachers are so friendly and…read moreknowledegable. One of the owners, Jenni, teaches many of the classes. I like that they have such a wide range of classes: Barre, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. People of all ages, levels and body types will feel welcome here. I also like that they supply the mats and equipment, and tea so you can relax and chat after class.

Been here a few times for the late yoga class on Tuesdays…read more It's a cute little studio, the space is small but very well laid out, there is a small assortment of goods you can purchase - all canadian which I appreciate. They aren't pushy about you purchasing anything but are really knowledgable if you have questions. The studio itself is very clean, the bathrooms are as well. The two owners are approachable and friendly, willing to have a quick chat but also content to just let you be. There's more than enough yoga supplies offered - mats, blocks, straps, bolsters and even supplies to whipe down the mats after class. The classes I've taken here don't use most of the props but it's nice to know that if the class dose start to need them I don't have to go buy my own. The late class on Tuesday is usually full or close to, I recomend saving a spot throught their website if your not close. The teacher is very knowlageable and she offers lots of way to make poses easier or harder so you never feel left out. There's usually some kind of tea on offer, it is a nice touch that most other studios I've been to don't offer. Sometimes it's odd sounding flavours but I haven't had anything that didn't taste good. The parking is weird, there's no times on the paid spots so you don't know if you need to pay to park all the time or not. There is free parking around but can be hard to find. There is also an underground parkade in the building but I don't know if it's paid or not (I'll update this if I find out)

Dance Effect is without a doubt the best dance studio in the area. My daughter has danced in their…read morecompetitive training program for 3 years now and she has improved immensely during this time and perhaps more importantly, her confidence has soared. Dance Effect provides a positive and safe learning environment and each dancer is appreciated for his/her own uniqueness and specific strengths. Over the years the studio has received several awards and their dancers are always extremely successful at competitions. They hire the best choreographers and teachers in the area and they put an emphasis on technique and personal growth. The parents at Dance Effect are friendly and supportive, and the owner Nathalie is caring and very approachable. You will not regret choosing Dance Effect for your son or daughter.

Great option for watching and/or producing programs. The James Cowan Theater seats 285 and has…read moregreat sight lines. The small Studio Theater is more intimate. This is an older building, but well-kept. The grounds are beautiful, as is the newer atrium annex.

À beautiful place to take any sort of art lessons!…read more The place has multiple theatres and studios asking with a ton of classes to choose from. All the work displayed on the walls are from students and is routinely changed so there is always something inspiring to look at! Really love this place I honestly thought that it was a much newer building than it actually is! Good design transcends time. The amount of talent that comes out of here is amazing

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

Discovered them from a Safeway coupon on the back of the receipt, so dropped in for a visit…read more Located above Steven Nash gym, off to the far left, entrance tucked in the corner but they're on the 2nd level, quite spacious and bright. They offer all types anything to do with dance, from fun to competitive, which is good to hear. Owner was kind and patient to explain, and spoke briefly with the instructors. Will be back soon.

It's called Dance Collective now:)…read more My girl started dance class 3 years ago and she absolutely love all the teachers! Great value, professional staff! Only complain is the parking because SN gym downstairs.

Been with this studio for two years and it is nothing short of exceptional. The year end shows are…read moreoutstanding. The costumes, choreography and music are stunning. Huge talent in the teachers and very well run by the owners. I talked to the owner when my daughter was feeling scared of the dancing in the recital and she was so understanding and right on top of it to make sure my kid got some extra encouragement. Management is on top of every detail and in dance there are a LOT of details. The studio puts its efforts into serving the kids in an "everyone is welcome" kind of way. At the end of the year the kids feel SO proud of themselves. You just know that the year end show has affected them in a positive and life long way. I could not rave more.

Extremely rude owner. It's the second time I am talking to her about few simple things that are…read morerelated to my child's shows, and she treats me like I am a little child who does not understand anything. Although, I am a manager in a very respected company. She was explaining to me how to scroll my finger through the phone and find the information on website and comparing to a little child who can do it compared to me. And also mentioned that she is going crazy because many parents are calling about that. Lovely rude lady, clearly that's because your emails that you are sending, are really confusing for many, not because we are all dumb people and you are there to teach us how to scroll. Definitely, my child is not going to be registered in the next season, especially, I did not see much of a change in her dancing skills. If you do a business do not assume that everybody has a big understanding of your processes and be ready to nicely and kindly assist if your consumers are calling with a question, especially if it's many of them. If you are tired and cranky, hire an assistant to help you with the customer service. Would not recommend their services. Rude treatment every time I talk to them.

I've gone to this studio 3 times (hip hop, heels, street jazz) and the now closed Kits location…read moreonce (hip hop). Thoroughly enjoyed each class. The studio is airy and clean. They offer free de-caf free at the front and plenty of room to sit and wait for your class. There's such a wide range of selection for types of dances that there is one for everyone. You can choose what level you want and the ones I went to were all intro/open so they were beginner-friendly. Every instructor has been very nice. It's a judgement free zone and a great way to have fun!

I've always wanted to try hip hop dance and this opportunity came until this friend suggested me to…read morejoin him last Sunday. My friend J went quarter before 3 and I showed up little late when the dance session started. I wish there was a clear instruction before walking in. I was confused whether to take shoes off to change to indoor shoes or go into studios without my shoes and turns out I had to change to indoor shoes after arrival. Next step was filling out application form and if there was any medical history. I was ready for the session once it was finished. There was so much energy and the 90's hip hop was so perfect for this. Everyone wasn't first timers except for me and J. My instructor showed steps from slow speed and then the pace became quicker. It was little difficult to follow the steps and which direction to swing or to bend my legs. I nearly fell for the first 30 minutes , and then fell on the floor because of my poor balance. My only way to catch up is to observe my instructor or other people to improve dance steps. It was a fantastic work out for sure. Because there was only 1 fan, I felt very sweaty and humid in the dance studio. I only paid $10 for the first lesson and it was so worth it. Staff were nice and friendly. **Note: bring your old runners for the dance. Make sure they're clean pair. They have small change rooms so you can change into loose clothes. Water bottle is a must to bring. They even have a water station next to reception desk. I found myself overwhelmed that some moves were more of advanced level. Everyone else moved so fast I couldn't follow their speed. I found myself with a small bruise the next day.

I had a great time dancing here. Brent and Barbara are so nice and have such a way of making you…read morefeel comfortable and I laughed so much! Everyone is so welcoming it might be the warmest place in all of Canada

From the owner: Learn to Dance! We teach all of the popular partner dances -…read moreBallroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa, Tango and more. It's easy to learn at Arthur Murray's and it's fun. Your first lesson is a free private lesson to try out some dancing and then we plan your program for you from there.

My love of dance and my less than stellar dancing shoes (that being, my feet) required me to…read moreconsider taking professional dancing lessons if I were to really make an effort in becoming the dancing queen I have hoped for....or some version thereof! Fortunately for me, Urban Beat Dance Company boasts some of the best and most critically acclaimed dance teachers around, founders Graeme and Elizabeth Oxendale, amongst others. While the school offers a variety of different dance classes at different levels, from hip hop, funky swing and pussycat doll style, my boyfriend and I were yearning to learn some sexy Latin style salsa dance. The group dance environment that allows everyone, single or otherwise the opportunity to dance with a partner, is a successful teaching method. I have to admit though, that as another half of a couple who doesn't get to see her other half as often as she'd like to, I would now prefer to do private lessons instead of dancing with often nervous and sweaty strangers. Regardless of that, the classes were always fun, entertaining and humbling and honestly, if you're looking for a partner (of any sort...) this really is a great environment for meeting new people! The classes are very well priced and offer the highest form of flexibility to suit your very busy schedules. THE place to go for couples dance!

After a lifetime of being the shy AV geek who would always be happy to DJ rather than dance, I…read moredecided it was time to change that. A google search for swing dance Vancouver led me to Urban Beat's website where I signed up for both West Coast Swing Level 1 as well Club Freestyle. After a brief panic attack the night before my first class (what am I doing going to a partner dancing class without a partner when I can't dance????) I walked in and was soooo glad I did. Instruction was great, partners rotate in Swing Dance class so it's a great way to meet people, and the dancing is just plain fun. Extra bonus is if you sign up for Tuesday or Sunday class, you can attend the other no charge, gives schedule flexibility and or extra value. 6 months later having progressed through 3 levels of swing classes (2 months each) I'd have to say it's one of the best decisions I made.... which is why I still go to expand my dancing abilities. The Club Freestyle has also proved useful having found myself on a dance floor or two, as well as adding style to my swing dance. Highly highly highly recommended!

This is a neat, little studio tucked away next to a dance studio, also tucked away next door to a…read moreFitness World. Kind of like the best restaurants are the little hole-in-the-wall places with the best food. The Pilates Den is operated by a feisty, triathlete lady, Monika. She is trained to level 3 Pilates, which outclasses my humble Pilates Mat Level 1. Her studio has specialty equipment like the Pilates reformer and the Cadillac, along with the padded mats. There is nowhere to hide in a crowd, like some studios, so you are guaranteed to get the instruction (and results) that you came for. I had the privilege of one-to-one training as well as training with a local group of triathletes. While that workout caught my attention, I also noticed that my right hip (that I had injured in a motorcycle accident) stopped clicking and my lower back stiffness took a holiday. Note: Most of the parking is taken up by the Fitness World, so you are better off parking on the road near the White Spot.