Authentic! HOD offers Hip Hop, Breaking, and Locking. Many studios in MN that offer Hip Hop are…read moreeither taught by their jazz/contemporary teachers or they're fitness-based. All of their teachers continually seek out growth by being involved with the actual dance community and industry so they give the best to their students. They not only teach counts, but give tools for dancers to freestyle/improv while bonding with their classmates, using their critical thinking and problem solving skills, and improving their overall confidence. Their students range from age 3-76! It's never too late. Tucked in downtown Hopkins, this studio is well-worth the commute from where I live. Plenty of free parking. Near many businesses so you can go shopping or go to a restaurant while you're waiting for your kid.

The idea of a Hip Hop for Tots class was really cool, but I would not recommend taking this class…read moreto anyone. We take a lot of toddler classes around the TC. Classes at Children's Theater, MacPhail, The Little Gym, Minneapolis and Edina Parks and Rec etc... Bottom line = not everyone has the skills to teach this age group. In our experience, HOD does not have the ability to teach this age group. We attended one class. There is a class for older kids going on at the same time and there is no acoustical separation between studios. They have a flimsy sliding wall separating the two spaces. This is not a good set up for any age group, but particularly 3-year-olds. Also, the teacher told my 3-year-old he was going to write him up. He did this because that was the best he could do with this age group. My son sometimes does not listen and has been in numerous classes as mentioned above - not one of those places has EVER said anything like that before to him. That they would give him a warning and write him up? Needless to say, we never returned. And of course they have a no money back policy (its a fine print thing). Many other places (listed above) have a prorated refund policy which I applaud.

Great spirit and keeping a young women's integrity up. Focus on mind and body and how you treat…read moreothers.

We LOVE Dance Endeavors! My daughter will be starting her 3rd year and can't get enough! If it…read morewere up to her, she would be there every night of the week. The instructors and staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. I appreciate their drive to grow the dancers as people and as dancers!

We had a great experience at VDP. They take it seriously but have a blast doing it. I look forward…read moreto every week.

We cannot say enough good things about Victoria Dance Productions. Our daughter has been dancing…read morefor 10+ years at VDP and she still loves it today as much as she did on her first day. The teachers are extremely talented, nurturing and yet tough. She has learned so many life skills thanks to VDP - discipline, confidence and how to support one another. It's truly life changing, and I would encourage all parents to seriously consider setting their children up for a life of success thanks to Victoria Dance Productions.

great friendly staff, nice blend of music and dance variety , and fellow dancers of all levels. dr…read morejeff

From the owner: ballroom-club.com. Ballroom & Latin Dance Club (founded in…read more2014) -- EVERY Saturday social dance lesson & party. Private dance lessons are available every day. We also provide special dance programs, such as Wedding dances and off-site private or group dance lessons for special needs. We teach over 18 partner dances. Every Saturday dance lessons & party! 6:30-7:20 pm basic step; 7:20-8:00 pm higher level; 8-10 pm variety dance party. Both lessons teach the same 2 dances. Beginners can take the first lesson, then continue to the second lesson to learn more steps or join the dance party. The charge is $20 per person before 8 pm (up to 3.5 hours), or $15 after 8 pm (for party only). Please check our website for details.

Tom is an amazing instructor and also a nice guy. I had some trouble scheduling but Tom made it…read moreeasier by regular updating his availability with me. When we were able to make an appointment he managed to pack in a lot of moves in a short amount of time. An hour flew by! I recommend planning for a few lessons, but you'll also get a lot out of one lesson too. Thanks so much Tom!

Tom is fantastic and works well with all levels of experience. He did a great job paying attention…read moreto the differences in my partner's and my learning styles and quickly tailored lessons to our needs. He's also fun and low-key, and overall made the experience really positive. I'd recommend him for anyone, confident or not!

Last June, we began taking lessons with Chad prior to our wedding. I wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect..I was a previous competitive dancer in jazz, ballet, lyrical, etc., but had never really touched ballroom aside from a bit of swing dance in college. We did 6 lessons prior to our wedding and learned some of the basics of rumba and swing. After the wedding, we decided we wanted to continue and have been ever since. When you start out, you get a little bit of an intro to each of the dances and then narrow it down to your four favorites to move forward with. We chose rumba, tango, cha cha, and swing. Most do weekly lessons and then there are practice parties weekly to every other week where you can dance with other students in a social setting. After some time passes, you get to know a lot of the other students. The community is incredibly supportive and welcoming. Not long after beginning our post-wedding curriculum, we even performed a choreographed piece for the studio's showcase, which was incredibly fun. If you are looking into lessons, tell them Dane and Shayna sent you! You get a discount for your first two lessons and we get a free lesson.

Great great place, they have a super special right now. ME and my wife are loving it they are super…read moreprofessional and great teachers. Why not learn a great life skill you can share with your partner or anytime you need to dance. Its simply great

Depending on what kind of learner you are this place can be great. They kinda just throw you in and…read moreexpect your to pick up the steps. There's no basic beginner lessons no basic footstep work no direction really. I'd say unless your an intermediate level dancer already don't take these classes. On the other hand they are very nice and it's very lively and fun and in a convenient location in the basement level of southdale mall.

I have taken many dance classes in my life but the Dance with us America is the BEST!!!!…read more The instructor, Mrs. Elena is extremely knowledgable in her art, patient, and knows how to teach adults. She not only instructs us but she shares her love and knowledge of dance with us.Very nice Studio! Polite people,fun environment!

I have been taking classes with The Cassandra School for about 8 years now and I am so happy to…read morehave discovered such an amazing Middle Eastern dance school that is so highly regarded. I started dancing in my adult life as an absolute beginner. Women anywhere from the ages of early 20's through 70's have been in my classes over the years. All of the instructors are professionals and have studied Middle Eastern Dance for many years, however the star of the Cassandra School is the founder herself, Cassandra Shore. Not only is Cassandra a marvelous dancer and choreographer, but she is also an amazing teacher, taking the time to break down movements and explain things so that you can work on developing the best technique. Instructors follow a curriculum so that dance steps and topics progress throughout the different class levels (levels 1-5). All the instructors are excellent and have their unique dancing and teaching styles. If you are looking for a workout, belly dance is a great way to stay fit as well. The first portion of class is stretching and toning exercises, much like Pilates. Beginner classes focus on base techniques and some musicality. Advanced classes are longer (2 hours) and can be a very good cardio workout. Classes are extremely reasonable considering the classes are 1.5 to 2 hours and cost only as much as most 50 minute to 1 hour yoga/pilates/social dance classes. The studio is a lot of fun to be around, it is a very friendly environment well suited to all levels. If you like Middle Eastern music, like to dance or have an artistic or creative streak, I highly recommend signing up for a class or a session to see for yourself how fun and inspiring taking classes at The Cassandra School can be.

My favorite thing about this place is the inclusiveness of all ages, body types, and level of dance…read moreexperience. From my experience as a beginner to more advanced levels, there has always been a range of bodies and ages from twenties to seventies. There have even been some belly men! Another big positive for me is that instruction is really grounded in a knowledge of and respect for the cultures behind belly dance. Especially as you become more advanced, you'll learn about different regional or folkloric styles of movement and music. Cassandra Shore is an internationally regarded dancer and you're truly learning a new art form. An example of art over fitness is that we practice moving with finger cymbals in every class. It's not always the most athletic thing, but it's awesome. In short, this isn't just about wearing sparkly tops, feeling sexy and getting fit (you could still do all those things, but that' s not the focus). That's not to say the instructors are uptight--they're extremely friendly and helpful and classes are always a lot of fun! You learn a lot of movements that are completely different from other forms of dance and you'll notice muscles you never thought existed. I have to disagree with something Kristen H. mentioned, though, about not wanting to jiggle your stomach to look like a fatass. I've actually learned to appreciate my jiggling from belly dance! Every woman's got something extra that moves, and while my instinct was always to hide that, from really focusing on wanting to get better at belly dance that changed. When you're doing something well, your body can make really neat jiggles and ripples that are rhythmic, that rise up from different parts of your body like waves. By the way, my name is Cassandra but this is not my school. I just take classes here.

Michelle is a goddess. I felt comfortable planning my wedding, but needed someone to help out the…read moreday of, to make sure everyone and everything was in place. She came to my house and picked everything up the weekend before. Called all my vendors a few days out to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be and at what time. We only met once right after I got engaged and I knew she was the gal for me. After a short conversation I felt very comfortable that she knew exactly what I was looking for. She gave me all kinds of great tips and recommendations. Because of the venue I got married at, there was no dressing area for me to hide in, so I didn't arrive at the wedding until it was time to walk down the aisle. I hadn't seen the venue decorated until then. I could not stop looking around. She made my wedding more beautiful than I imagined it would. If she was stressed out, it didn't show. Every time she talked to me she was as cool as a cucumber. I can't sing her praises enough!

From the owner: Based in a Minneapolis, MN suburb, Belle Rose Event Planning is an event planning studio. Our Event…read moreand Wedding Planner's have incredible devotion to deliver the best products with the best services, on time, at a fair price. Belle Rose will create moments that will delight each of your senses, it will be your moment to shine. We offer event planning for the following occasions: Wedding Planning Anniversaries Corporate Events Baby Showers Debutante Balls Bar / Bat Mitzvahs Proms Engagement Parties Quinceaneras Bridal Showers Graduations Sweet 16s Holiday Parties Birthday Party - Any Age! Our mission is to provide an array of high quality services and support, education, leadership, networking support and opportunities to help one another grow personally and professionally. We pride ourselves and our company on integrity and experience. We provide event planning services in the Minneapolis area and nationwide.