I have long dreamt of the days I would have a daughter and be able to introduce her into the world…read moreof dance. If you share this passion and longing, Avanti is the place for you. Avanti has space for anyone. Embodying inclusivity, creativity, education, and plenty of fun, this dance studio feels like a place my daughter will grow to call a second home. She has so much love for her teachers Taryn and Shanny, and she absolutely feels the love back. Not only are they so positively supportive, but warm, inspiring, and passionate... and it shows. We love Avanti!

We've been attending the Parent & Me dance classes with my (very) young daughter for the past two…read moremonths and I feel like I can finally share! My daughter literally runs into the classroom as soon as we enter the studio and squeals with excitement throughout the class. She doesn't always follow instructions, but the teacher and her assistant are always so sweet and gentle with her. Each class is planned with fun, unique activities but carefully designed with skill building in mind. I am so grateful to have found this place! We've explored many free trial classes at gymnastics centers and other dance classes all over Orange County and really nothing has compared to this class and the patience and kindness of the teachers here. I can't wait for my daughter to continue her dance career :)

Madi was the best teacher ever! She created such a fun and exciting environment for my fianceé and…read moreI as we practiced our "First Dance." She is such a pro, and her patient & encouraging nature made every lesson so enjoyable. My fiancee and I came in not knowing what to expect, but Madi tailored lessons to our experience & comfort levels. Not only did she help us think about our song selection and teach us a variety of moves, but she also fully choreographed our first dance. We feel so confident now, are so grateful for Madi and our experience at Bella Ballroom!

My now husband and I wanted to have the perfect first dance for our wedding, and I luckily found…read moreBella Ballroom Dance Studio on The Knot. We can understand why they have such consistently amazing reviews! We do not have a strong dance background--definitely would consider ourselves true novices! The team was very welcoming on our first day, and we were teamed up with Nick. What can I say? Nick is absolutely phenomenal. He worked with us on creating the most memorable choreographed first dance based on our growing skills. He challenged us to try new things. The best part? Each lesson was full of jokes, laughter, and fun! We received compliments all day during our wedding about our first dance, and how it was the best dance our guests have ever seen at a wedding. Thank you, Nick and team, for everything!

This is my daughter's second season at West Coast. We are so incredibly glad we made the switch…read more The environment is so welcoming. Which is difficult to find in competitive dance. The families welcomed us in with open arms, the dancers support each other and the teachers support each other. I believe this starts from the top down with the ownership and management. Paula is extremely hands on with the teachers, students and families. And it shows. She doesn't care just about their dancing but cares about their character as an individual. The quality of the teaching staff is exceptional; with the primary focus on technique. But they continue to grow and expand their teaching and choreography styles.They treat the kids as the individuals they are and unify them as a team as well. In the current COVID-19 environment everything has been moved online. The entire staff has been energetic and motivating. They have provided a sense of stability in an unstable environment for our kids. Every week the teachers take time with each kid just to check in and see how they are doing. If you want a positive, creative and safe environment for your child to experience dance than I would recommend West Coast.

Our daughter has been a part of the West Coast family for the past 7 years and it has meant so much…read moremore than dance to our family! The culture at WC is amazing. The dancers support and encourage each other and the parents are kind and helpful. These are competitive dancers who strive for excellence but never at the cost of character or class. The tone is set from the leadership of Miss Paula who runs the studio like a in impressive CEO that can also wear the hat of mentor, artist, and friend. I am constantly blown away by the talent and reach of the staff who is well rounded on style, technique, and has a proven track record of developing dancers to the highest levels. They take an interest in the dancers personally and have created a community our whole family enjoys being a part of. They way that the business pivoted during the Covid-19 shutdown is remarkable! They quickly acclimated to virtual while keeping the positive attitude and commitment to excellence we've come to expect from them. When we first started at WC I would not have imagined that dance would become such a high value for us, but because of our West Coast experience it is something we eagerly remain connected to and proud to be a part of! I could go on and on about the costumes, the wins, the opportunities, the conditioning that keeps the dancers safe, the communication, etc...Even my sons have taken classes and loved it! I would give them 100 stars if I could!

We love ODA! My daughter has been dancing here for a few years now and it is always her favorite…read morepart of her week. There is a lot of dance classes to choose from and the teachers and staff are so kind and easy going. They are wonderful teachers and it's been amazing to watch my daughter's dance skills grow each year. ODA puts on 2 beautiful, high quality, recitals a year and they offer week long themed summer camps. We feel lucky to be a part of the ODA family and look forward to many more years of dancing with them.

Odyssey Dance Academy has been a wonderful experience for our daughter and as a parent. The class…read moresizes are small, the teachers get to know each student individually, they are building confidence, having fun and becoming great dancers! I recommend this studio at any age!

We love Tutu School! Our teacher, Miss Gabby, is so sweet and patient, and our little one always…read morelooks forward to ballet class. Such a fun and welcoming environment for little dancers!

My 3 year old daughter has been dancing with Tutu School since May of last year. I cannot believe…read morehow much she has grown... not only as a dancer but in her confidence! Last year was the first time she ever took classes and she fell in love from the start. What I love about Tutu School Irvine is how encouraging and kind all the teachers are. I also appreciate the structure of the classes from ballet manners, to learning new techniques, to story time, to coloring. This definitely helped my baby girl feel more and more confident each week while having fun twirling and embracing the magic in the moment. The school also puts on a Bravo Bash every spring & winter where all the dancers have the opportunity to dance on stage if they want to. This is where I can really see my daughter's personality and confidence grow. She just performed in her third Bravo Bash she's already asking when she can get on stage again lol. No one would ever know that she cried the whole time during her first Bravo Bash performance. Now she's addicted! Its only been a year with Tutu School and so far it's been amazing for me and my daughter! Thank you to all the teachers and staff for the magic :)

I love dancing!! This place is awesome!! I used to do…read moreZumba because it made you feel so alive!! I don't want a box gym feel just for Zumba!! I checked this place out for the Reggeton class!! It was so freaking awesome!! Irene is the best instructor!!! You'll have a good workout good fun!!!

Amazing atmosphere! Friendly staff!!…read more Attended Rob Rich's 2-day masterclass and will definitely be back here again

My husband and I just graduated from Align 3, and I will continue to attend open classes. I…read morestarted to practice ballet a couple years ago, and I always wanted to introduce this art to my husband, who is a real beginner at dancing. The basic level adult ballet classes in other dance studios are sometimes too difficult for people who have zero background, and this could often cause them feel left behind. However, the Align method avoids this problem by providing constructive classes that help my husband to systematically learn basic skills, and also help me to adjust my postures accurately. As an adult practitioner, I am amazed by the efficiency of this method. Our instructor, Miss Kiara, is the perfect teacher that I highly recommend to people who want to enjoy dancing with good music in a pleasant environment. For me, she is very artistic. Her movements and the design of combos are smooth, elegant, poetic, and match the music well. There were some moments that I felt I was too engrossed in dancing and couldn't believe that one hour just passed. Kiara is also good at using creative ways to explain techniques, which make perfect sense and at the same leave strong impressions of the correct ways of doing a specific movement. Her language can capture the "spirit" of a movement. In a nutshell, the classes that Kiara offer are energetic, enjoyable, and most importantly, her classes will lead you to see the beauty of ballet.

Where do I even start? Align Ballet Method is the ideal program for adults who have never taken…read moreballet before and want to learn. From talking with other students in the class, there isn't any studio or program that is like this one. As a 30-something, with Kiara's instruction, I revived my childhood dream of dancing ballet. I don't have any dance experience and am oftentimes not coordinated or have musicality, but I've definitely improved so much since starting with Align Ballet Method in July 2019. I'm so, so, so happy and thankful that Kiara is able to teach down here in OC (more studios are based in LA). She is such a blessing to have as an instructor. What I always imagined how a ballet class would be like is how Kiara instructs us, her students. I feel that I'm getting professional ballet instruction with a more relaxed atmosphere where a beginner can learn more comfortably without judgment. You can advance through the different levels at the pace you feel comfortable. What makes the Newport Beach location special is definitely the great instructor of the workshops. Even if you retake a workshop for another 6 weeks, no class is ever exactly the same and you still continue to build on previous classes. I always leave each class feeling more motivated and inspired to improve my dance practice. Happy dancing!

We went to the Atomic ballroom as a triple date, and took one of their beginner ballroom dance…read moreclasses. We were welcomed by one of the long term instructors as we waited who was very friendly. During the class, our teacher was kind and walked us through the steps with ease. They had social dancing after the class and while the rest of our group left, my husband was willing to stay and try it out. Their ballroom social dances call out the appropriate style for each song, but we really only knew one or two. Our instructor was so kind to come over to us multiple times to give us some help learning the basic step for an additional 2-3 styles so we could get out on the dance floor more times! We don't live super close but I'm looking forward to returning when we get a chance.

I can't say enough about how pleased my fiancé and I were with our experience at Atomic Ballroom…read morewith Brian! In 45 minutes, we walked away with basic skills that made all the difference and we now have a solid plan for our first dance at our wedding. It is time and money well spent for anyone who wants to feel confident on the dance floor. Thank you, Brian!

This is ran by a husband/wife duo. Both have very different & have strong personalities and both…read moreare very passionate about their trade. This is very rare to see at most businesses and I love it. If you or your child really want to learn discipline and to improve your aerial skills significantly and do not mind hard work then this is the place for you. But if you want to take it easy and do not commit to the art, then a different establishment would be better for you.

I normally don't like to give bad reviews even I am not satisfied how it is. But I'm so unhappy…read morewith owners. My kid has been there twice and my kid has been struggling with Ruby Karen's anger issues. She didn't understand with Ruby Karen's accent but she keeps yelling at my girl and push her legs. And my girl was very uncomfortable. She is new for Ariel and she didn't know how to do anything but the owner has no patience and she just yelled at her while I was even there. My kid doesn't want to go there anymore. But I still had extra classes I paid. So I gave few weeks breaks and we also had vacations. After we are back from vacation, I tried to sign up for the next class but it shows that I need to pay the fee. And I called them and explained what happened and the lady said it clearly showed that it only valid for a month and it's been 5 weeks so it's been disappeared. So I said to her that it's my first time and I went to vacations for 2 weeks so I was wondering if I can take her back. And she said she can switch it to single classes but I need to pay new balances. So I asked her what does that mean and she said I purchased 4 classes before and it was cheaper than single classes. So I still have 2 more classes left and I need to pay $14 more They are too strict for the money they have No Mercy. Usually other places are less strict even they have policies and regulations. I am not the person who doesn't care their policies. The lady who even yelled to me that it shows clearly that it only valid for a month. They are not nice and helpful. I am not taking my girl anymore even I have 2 more classes to take her. I am so DISAPPOINTED

Pretty fun I did a year and was very fun and a very great learning experience great time.read more

Hi, I called to inquire about the summer program, and when I was told it was $900 a week, my jaw…read morehonestly dropped. That pricing makes the program completely out of reach for many middle-class families. At nearly $4,000 a month, especially in Orange County where families are already struggling just to cover rent and basic expenses, it feels pretty outrageous. I really hope your team reconsiders the cost of the program or offers more affordable options for working families. Programs like this should be accessible to more kids, not just families with extremely high incomes.