Bittersweet is an exceptional place to learn pole, Lyra, aerial silks and take dance. The…read moreinstructors are amazing and sincerely care about each and every student, as does the owner who is a champion on multiple apparatus and also a judge in national and international competitions. I can honestly say that signing up classes at Bittersweet was one of the best decisions I ever made. Everyone, including the other students, are incredibly supportive and welcoming. I have been coming for over a year and I look forward to every class. As a bonus I'm stronger than I've ever been and feel great. Please keep in mind that the negative reviews posted are primarily by people who are not students at Bittersweet. They spoke with someone on the phone, were late for class and wanted money back, signed contracts without reading them, didn't want to participate in warmup (which is essential for preventing injury and performance) or wanted to be put in advanced classes without meeting the standards set by the instructors for good reason - to assure safety and prevent injury. Students wrote glowing reviews because the studio deserves them.

Wow wow wow!! I've been wanting to take the leap and join this class...10/10 so thankful I did!…read moreDaniela is amazing and extremely supportive throughout the class. Her sweet bubbly personality is an added bonus. She will have you walking out of class feeling sore (in a good way) and overall accomplished. I'm hooked, and I can't wait to keep showing up and bettering my new skills with pole. If you're nervous don't be. Everyone is so supportive the entire time.Just do it, you won't be disappointed!

I just got married 3 days ago and held off on my review of the Wedding Dance Studio until after I…read morecould report back on how our first dance went. My husband Jack and I hurried into the studio about a month before our wedding, desperate for help. Neither of us had ever danced in our lives beyond the stereotypical "prom sway". Tonya got right to work with us and seriously transformed our routine. Even after one lesson (we took 5 overall) we felt more confident together. Our weekly dance lessons were our date night and helped alleviate some of the stress and pressure of wedding planning. Tonya was SO understanding and incredible- I hope she reads this. Our first dance was executed flawlessly and made people cry. My friends and family were FLOORED at how beautiful it is. I learned to love dancing by getting lessons here. (BTW first couples lesson is free!)

We took dance lessons for our wedding to have something more than just a slow dance. The staff was…read morefantastic, encouraging, accommodating and very professional. We were very happy with our finished product! Definitely recommend if you are looking to impress on your big day!

Thank you Simone for the beautiful enchanting belly dancing lessons. You're were as excited as I am…read morewhen I said to you I wanted to learn to dance so I could dance for my boyfriend. You fit me very last minute into your very busy schedule. Simone you very patient and passionate about teaching the art of belly dancing . I look forward to dancing for my boyfriend in this cruise and even more I look forward to taking more belly dancing lessons with you!!! Your dancing is mesmerizing and Beautiful! fitting to a beautiful Arabian Princess.

From the owner: Simone, The Arabian Princess, is an Internationally know performer in the Raqs-Sharqi style of…read morebelly dancing. She has also created a performance troupe "The Stars of the Night." Simone offers workshops, classes and one on one training. Contact Simone Belly Dancing to book her and make your next event unforgettable, hypnotizing and mesmerizing.

On Friday, we had a a private group lesson with Ballroom Dance Instructor, Antonio Frias. Let me…read moretell you from the moment I arrived, he was soooo awesome! Antonio showed me around the dance studio. It was clean, nicely decorated and I loved the disco balls hanging off the ceiling! The rest of our group joined us and we began our lesson! The first dance Antonio taught us was Bachata! Antonio explained it so well and we had sooo much fun following along! The next dance was Salsa. We started off slow then picked up some speed to go with the music. We took a break because boy! I felt like I had just done cardio LOL Our group took some beautiful pictures by the Christmas Tree. We finished it off with an awesome group dance! My friends and I had an amazing evening and WE CAN NOT wait to return! You are one super cool Ballroom dancer, Antonio!!!

I've wanted to take ballroom lessons for well over 20 years. I have friends that were into…read morecompeting in the 90's that taught me some basic stuff and I've wanted to grow that base ever since to become a skilled graceful dancer. I'm pretty decent, but super out of practice. Hubby on the other hand, grew up in a community straight out of the movie Footloose- ultra conservative Christian with no TV, no music, no dancing. He was permitted to play drums in symphony, but that was the limit of his musical upbringing, and he's NEVER been a dancer. That is changing. My fat ass needs to get back into shape and he needs to improve his cardio function. I HATE going to the gym and dance is my favorite form of exercise, so I purchased an introductory Groupon that includes 3 private lessons 1 group lesson and 1 dance party. We had our first lesson yesterday, and I have to give props to our instructor, Stas, who is also the owner. He sits down with you first to talk about how they run things, what you can expect, and to discover why you're there and what your goals are. He taught us basic dance steps, then taught us the basic merengue and salsa steps with a couple of turns. I was very impressed with his teaching style and look forward to many more lessons - and hope to instill a love of dance in hubby.

The only reason I give them four instead of five stars is the price. A gym membership is much,…read moremuch cheaper than this place. I lived in San Marco so I knew of Dance Trance but a Groupon made me try it out. I am about the least coordinated person around and I eventually caught on. I love how the dance trance classes incorporate current music and that it varies by class so you aren't constantly doing the same thing. I also took an urban ballet class that was super fun and made me wish that I knew more about ballet.

I will do anythng to rearrange my schedule just so I can make it to Dance Trance every day. When I…read moremiss a day, I feel like I've missed out on a huge party with all my friends - no other work out can even come close to that feeling. The music and lighting system are better than any dance club in Jax and drive the energy through the roof. No dance experience necessary because the choreography is done in a way that anyone can catch on with practice - but with a new dance every week, we are all challenged to keep improving. Love that there are strength training and dance technique classes like PACE and Jazz too. Full body workout and toning experience. Join this community of fantastic energy and you will never look back!

After 8 years at another studio, my daughter moved to TWD. She is finishing her first year and I…read morehave to say she has never been happier. Under the direction of the new studio owner, Miss Jessica, my child has flourished! She is receiving so much love, support and amazing instruction. The staff treats all the children as if they were their own. It's a wonderful studio and my only regret is that we didn't switch sooner.

My daughter has been in this studio for 4 years now and we love it. Variety of class options helps…read moremy daughter try out different classes to see what she likes. So far she's done ballet, tap, and hip-hop. Under new ownership now and the new owner has made some positive changes and updating. We'll continue to attend as long as my daughter keeps enjoying it.

Caring, professional instructors in a learning conducive environment. Wonderful family atmosphere…read more A life changing experience!

I have been coming to ASA dance studio for over a year. I had no experience as a dancer and was in…read morepossession of two left feet. Within a very short period of time, my instructor, the very capable, hard-working and patient Amelia Delahaye had me doing things on the dance floor that I didn't think were possible for me. I've already exceeded the expectations I had for myself when I started out. The owner, Larry Audije, and his gracious staff of highly trained professional instructors have always made me feel welcome, comfortable and at home as I continue to hone my skills and improve as a dancer. And most importantly, I've had a helluva lot of fun and met many nice people learning to dance at ASA studio. If you want to learn to dance in a fun, pressure free environment, I would not hesitate for a minute to recommend ASA DANCE STUDIO.

When my daughter turned 3 we decided to get her into a ballet studio as an intro to dance. For the…read moremost part, we had a good experience at BAC but there are some areas where the studio could improve. Positives: Staff was generally nice and knowledgable. I didn't have any issues, but I would say I would have appreciated some updates on my child in class. A simple "your child is doing well with x, but struggling with y" or "they seem to like this or not like this". The BAC community is fairly supportive at the young kids age. Parents are supportive of each other and there isn't any diva behavior. The location of the studio is pretty good and the recital is held at The Florida Theatre which is awesome. The studio has ample parking and bathrooms were clean. Negatives: The younger kids studio seems to be in a pretty old building. Some studios have more modern setups. This is in general and not specific to Jax. I wouldn't say the studio is more or less expensive than others, but I would say that there are some months with holidays that subtract a class. I feel that if you have less classes in a month you shouldn't have to pay for a full month of classes. I do also like how many other studios provide parents with two tickets to the recital albeit maybe they are not half at the best location. It is hard to support your kids with extra practice or support because where they are in terms of learning technique or learning how to dance to choreography is not communicated proactively to you. I would have loved to know where my daughter needed support to help her. Overall, I would suggest you give BAC a try. My daughter enjoyed her first dance class experience. We were likely to stick with BAC for another year and recital, but we moved away out of state. Yesterday, while at the pool we had music playing and I caught my daughter dancing to the music. She wasn't dancing ballet, but she has a love of music and I like to think that was supported and enhanced at BAC.

I know there are a lot of great reviews, but we did not have a good experience. The instruction is…read moregenerally sound, and leans more towards performance rather than fun. Our biggest complaint was that they didn't respect our preferences. Whenever we expressed concerns about things happening in class that we weren't comfortable with or inappropriate songs being played, those concerns were ignored. As a result, our young daughter got to the point where she couldn't trust the instructor and wanted to leave despite enjoying ballet.