Sharing our experience for other parents of young children…read more My 3-year-old attended her first class, and at the end, every child received a sticker except her. While it may seem small, at this age that kind of exclusion carries meaning, especially on a first day of her very first structured ballet class. I reached out to for clarification, and while I understand standing behind their staff, the owner's response felt more focused on defending the approach than acknowledging my concerns as a parent of a 3-year-old. She also didn't seem to understand that a sticker to a 3 year old signifies belonging/a sense of doing well, and can shape how a child views themselves in a new environment. I understand having structure, but this did not feel developmentally appropriate for such a young age or for my daughters first ever dance experience. A refund was offered, which I appreciate, but overall this was not the right fit for our family. I would strongly encourage other parents to clearly understand expectations and teaching approach beforehand. During our trial class, my daughter participated less and was still encouraged with a sticker, so the inconsistency here is both confusing and concerning. For a program working with very young children, that level of inconsistency and lack of professionalism in both practice and communication is disappointing.

To anyone who has a kid/grandkid thinking about joining a dance class or considering a change in…read morestudios... My granddaughter has been attending dance instruction at a studio in Santee for the past three years. She really loves dance, and we've enjoyed the productions they've had 2 - 3 times a year. But honestly, we've been a little disappointed in the staff in the last year or two. Their enthusiasm and hearts for the kids has been lacking. It seems like the instructors are in a job they don't love, going through the motions of instruction, but with little enthusiasm to teach and little effort to connect with the kids. In addition, while the studio was adequate, it was a bit underwhelming. Not long ago, while sitting in the bleachers of my grandson's baseball team, my daughter overheard chatter about a dance studio called "Jibe Studios", located in El Cajon (near the Santee border). Though Jibe Studios has been open for 20 years, a year ago they relocated. The new space was COMPLETELY remodeled from the studs out, and it's amazing! It's in an industrial type building with a really cool vibe! It's about 8,000 square feet with five or six different dance rooms and tons of open space all around. The ceilings are probably 15 feet high, and everything looks great! Each room is set up so families can easily watch without being in the room itself. And there's lots of seating available outside of the dance rooms (but inside the building) if parents need to take care of things while their kids are there. And as much as I was impressed by the building, I can't tell you how much I loved watching my granddaughter's instructor, Abby (who is a co-owner of Jibe), interact with the kids! She was so enthusiastic and joyful! Part way through, even though in this session there were just four younger kids (all around 6 years old), another instructor came in to assist, and she was equally engaged and bubbly! These people love their jobs! I spoke at length with the second co-owner, Jennifer, and she shared what the dance studio's vision is, how they mentor some of their older dancers to become instructors and more importantly, how they mentor those kids to be better people. Knowing that their Christmas show was upcoming, I asked about what venue they will be performing in. Part of my reason for asking was that the past performances my granddaughter was in, put on by the other studio, were held at the Joan Kroc Theater. It's a great venue, but unfortunately it has limited seating and some of the performances had a four guests per child seating limit, cutting out family who wanted to attend. Jibe Studios has in the past and are continuing to put on their performances at "The Magnolia" at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon. For all practical purposes, their seating is unlimited, so we're thrilled that there won't be any limit on how many parents, their kids, grandparents and other loved ones can attend. I was just so impressed by the operation and wanted to share with anyone interested in taking up dance or looking for a new alternative. And just to be clear, I'm not related to anyone at Jibe. and we are not receiving any discount or compensation for this review. If you are interested in taking up dance or looking at alternatives, I can't recommend more highly Jibe Studios! They are located at 1955 Cordell Court, Suite 103, El Cajon. If you want to reach out to them, their email address is: hello@jibestudios.com and their phone number is 619-728-2882.

We recently started at Expressions and our experience has been wonderful experience so far. They…read morehelp my little one with her confidence and help her to have fun even when she may not be feeling it that morning. We are very excited for the upcoming recitals.

RACIST!! This past Saturday was the Halloween event at Santee lakes and this center had a vendor…read morethere, during the trunk or treat there were about 3 little girls giving out flyers and handing out candy to EVERY CHILD, smiling, laughing, talking, being friendly. As soon my son went up to them and said trick or treat they immediately ignored him, gave him and myself the dirtiest look & acted as if he was nonexistent!! Even myself included!! And I noticed it's because he wasn't white like all the others that were interacting with those girls handing out flyers. Before we went up to them it was white parents/kids & the energy was there, soon as myself & my son went up to them it was completely different, after we walked away I turned around & they went back to acting friendly to of course other white kids/parents. I was so upset and couldn't believe young girls at that age could be so rude to another child that is a different color than them. I wanted to confront the parents of those girls but it was so hectic and crowded. Very upsetting and shame on those children & parents as well!!

I took zumba classes with Lauri while I was on vacation in the United States. I loved the class,…read moreLauri and all the other girls alike. It was a very lively, positive class and I enjoyed it a lot. The studio was really nice and the classes were a lot of fun. When I come back to San Diego, I would surely book classes here again

Excellent classes. The price is great for someone who wants to take more than one class a week at a…read moreprice you can afford. The studio is spotless and the the owners Nicole and Lauri are outstanding; they know your name, they acknowledge that you are there, they make you feel valued and they start and end the class on time. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE OWNERS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING CLASSES AND MAKING EVERYONE FEEL THEY ARE PART OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS COMMUNITY AND ZUMBA IS THEIR PASSION AND THEY ARE NOT DISTRACTED BY WORKING IN OTHER FIELDS. Nicole and Lauri teach many of the classes and they are fresh and ready to teach unlike some of the part-time instructors who work for other fitness and dance centers who drag themselves into the studio after performing work for another company . Nicole and Lauri are not like the part-time or burned out instructors who arrive late, end the session early and often don't seem to want to teach the class, rather they want to be home - and/or any place but teaching Zumba. The Move Fitness and Dance instructors never embarrass the students and, unlike some fitness and dance centers they never yell out corrections to students in front of the class. There are not enough words to express how great the Move Fitness & Dance studio is and if you haven't tried a class - I recommend you do. Excellent job - Nicole and Lauri.

Our 12-year-old and 17-year-old girls love Dance Dayz!…read more Coming to the studio as a military family really helped us to feel settled in the area. They are warm and welcoming, but the girls also receive solid instruction! Both of them have gained confidence, strength, flexibility, and become better in their technique. Because of this approach, my daughter who has had an intense medical diagnosing process over a number of years and had to step back from dancing for awhile felt good enough to add more classes again. The teachers foster a good sense of cooperation in the students. I can't recommend the studio highly enough.

I do not recommend signing up your toddler for lessons here, they want me to force a 4 yr old to…read moreattend and not refund the money.. I signed up my granddaughter, however she was having anxiety about attending and cried the entire week and did not want to attend. I reached out and asked for a refund, Rachel responded and stated a refund would not be an issue, and that I needed to request the refund through the portal. which i did immediately.. However Nadia denied the refund. I explained to her what had happened and that Rachel had approved the refund. She just gave me one excuse after another... when i went into the portal after this conversation, i was unable to get in it suddenly wanted me to read a "Policy Agreement Required" this was not on my portal acct when i requested the refund. She is refusing to refund the money and wants me to force a 4 year old to take the class... How can I even trust the instructors, if the people who rund the business cannot keep there word!!

I found PDPA one day while on a walk and so thankful for that day. We have been at PDPA for one…read moreyear now. It has been incredible to see my daughter develop from her first class to now. We've enjoyed our experience so much at PDPA that my daughter now takes multiple classes a week. Ms. Mae, the owner is incredibly talented and is very passionate about teaching the next generation of dancers.

My coworker told me about this place. So glad he did. We absolutely love it for our little…read moredancer!!! Perfect for energetic little ones to move and groove and dance their heart out. Her teacher Mr Adrian is so good with her. The way he talks to her with kindness and understanding made her so comfortable with him. We will definitely keep her here at Powell for the ballet and Jazz and Hip hop classes as she gets older. The owner Mae is super sweet.

Great studio, Mr. Rivera is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and put together a great routine…read morefor my daughter.

This studio is amazing! After 4 years, my daughter (now 14) has significantly grown and developed…read moreas a dancer. She was once a timid and shy individual and now she has the skill and confidence to perform and compete. She loves the studio and her teachers. The teachers are highly skilled, professional, have a positive teaching approach, and truly care about their students. The studio has a wide variety of classes for small children through adult. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. I highly recommend this dance studio. There is something for everyone at every skill level. Try it, you'll love it!

One of the best dance studios in the San Diego area…read more I appreciate their family-oriented vibe. It was the only studio that allowed me to take a class with my kids, which most others don't offer. They truly prioritize families, and their annual Christmas celebrations are amazing. Rare to find. I loved all five of my instructors. They balance professionalism, discipline, and an easygoing energy that makes you want to keep coming back. I also made a handful of friends there, which doesn't happen often. My classes in La Mesa were the perfect size, around 5-6 people, so there was plenty of attention and a personalized feel. Would highly recommend

My 13 year old son has flourished here from timid to more confident competing at local/National…read morecompetitions as well as competing internationally for the world dance crew championship all in less than a year. Thanks to the dedicated director/choreographers who push him to be his best. He also was given an opportunity to perform at NBA stages with an aspiring artist. The environment is warm, inviting, energetic, and inspiring, with an atmosphere that encourages both discipline and creativity. My son even gets to be a junior choreographer. They highlight all their dancers and not just keep a spotlight on one. The owners are also very involved and want the best for their dancers, not only performance wise, but also in school and psychosocially. The high-quality training makes this studio a standout for anyone looking to excel in dance while also feeling at home and most importantly, be themselves. Very family oriented and highly recommended!

After going through several Latin dance studios and not able to improve my Salsa spin technique, I…read morecame across Carl, and he really surprised me. Besides being funny and patient, he focuses on your specific needs, vs having a syllabus like most studios do. He teaches Salsa, as well as Bachata and Merengue, and will go step by step until you get it right. Carl is a multitalented and humble instructor and I extremely recommend taking private lessons with him!

Excellent Experience. Good people. They had a lot of patience whit me . I'm a shy guy but they give…read moreme confidence

I've been attending Salsa and Bachata classes at Majesty since December 2025, starting as a…read morecomplete beginner with zero experience in either style. After just one month and multiple classes, I was able to quickly grasp the fundamentals and feel confident on the dance floor. The instructors--David, Jennifer, Alek, and Mary--along with Majesty's team of TAs, are incredibly experienced, patient, and supportive. Most importantly, they make the experience fun. Something I initially thought would be daunting has now become a new part of who I am. They create a welcoming environment for dancers at all levels and genuinely care about helping students improve. I highly recommend Majesty to anyone looking to learn Salsa or Bachata, whether you're brand new or looking to refine your skills.

Coming here has changed my life! What started a s a curiosity to re-ignite my love of dance after a…read more6 year hiatus from ballet and modern dance turned very quickly into an addiction for mambo. David and Jennifer are two of the most professional and encouraging teachers, and the rest of the staff is just as kind and welcoming. The classes are designed to challenge you, but not in a way that seems threatening and discouraging, unlike some other disciplines of dance. Most notably about my experience at Majesty, I have met so many amazing people who have become my second family. If you are thinking about trying out some dance classes or looking for a place to make new friends, take a class!

Jessica at Platinum Fitness is great, she is so knowledgeable!! I love training with her, I'm not…read moreafraid to try new and difficult things because she is a great teacher. Jessica makes me work hard and push myself farther then I would on my own. I enjoy going to my workouts because she makes them interesting and I love the results...Jessica makes working out fun.

Jessica is the best! Never was one to like working out until I started here! Fun classes and the…read moreclass size is perfect! Love the workouts and the challenges. Everyone should try it out!