I love this spot! It was clean, spaced out & the staff was so helpful. I took the stiletto fitness…read moreclass with some friends and we had the best time. Vanessa J Barton was the instructor & she did not play! Lol. I had no idea I was gonna sweat so much in just 30 minutes! Definitely check them out if you wanna get in shape & be sexy year round!

We used the event space @ Ikonic Dance Atlanta for one of our pre-wedding events on October 2, 2014…read moreand we couldn't have been more pleased! From the very beginning, Casey and Milton were SUPER professional and flexible when it came to booking, viewing and ultimately reserving the event space. They went out of their way to deliver excellent customer service, on many instances coming in to the venue before/after hours to accommodate my family's schedule. They stayed throughout the entire event and were extremely responsive to any requests we had through the entire event. I highly recommend this company. Our event had roughly 100 people and we utilized the smaller of the 2 event spaces and it was MORE than enough room. We brought in our own food and beverages and the team at Ikonic Dance allowed us to use their kitchenette space, as well as 50 in house chairs and tables. There were 2 restrooms as well as a waiting area at the front of the venue. They had a freshly installed wood dance floor completed before our event which was an added benefit. The facility overall is in EXCELLENT condition.

Asiya is EXACTLY as great as all the reviews you read here and on The Knot! My husband and I, never…read moredanced together before we attended her class, was able to walk out from the first 75min crash-course session nailing our slow dance. And my husband then wanted to come back for a surprise Youtube part 2 dance, and we did another 75 minute session so wonderfully! We sent her the music and she was able to put together AND trained us a few times in that 75 minutes! On the wedding day, our guests were really impressed and we felt great about our dance as well! Can't recommend Asiya enough!

Asiya is amazing! She taught us our first dance at our wedding. We both had no dancing experience,…read moreand I (groom) am not a good dancer. Asiya made us both great! And in record time. It's amazing how much better she made us in such a short time. I didn't think it was possible. Asiya is just awesome.....she is such a good teacher, high energy, and engaging. I highly recommend her.

Unbelievably good and skilled dancers and teachers! Definitely wonderful to work with and learn…read morefrom!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dance With Me!…read more My fiancé and I have wanted to take dance classes for years, and we were thrilled to start our lessons here. Coming in with practically zero dance experience--and not much natural rhythm--I initially felt self-conscious and intimidated, but the incredibly kind and welcoming staff put me at ease right away. We've had lessons with Oscar, Tristen, and Olga, and every single session has been an absolute joy. They are not only skilled instructors, but also patient, encouraging, and so much fun to work with. Tay has also been amazing, always helping us with scheduling and making us feel right at home. It's been so exciting to see how much we've improved with each lesson. We genuinely look forward to every class, and learning to dance together has turned out to be such a fun and romantic experience. I only wish we had started sooner! The studio itself is stunning--warmly furnished, immaculately kept, and located in a convenient spot behind the mall with its own easy-to-access parking lot. The area is well-lit, safe, and never overcrowded, which makes every visit a pleasure. If you've ever considered dance lessons, do it here. Dance With Me is a class act--10/10 all the way.

I've been coming here for about five months for both individual lessons and group classes. I've…read morealso attended a few parties. I initially started taking classes to help build my confidence, but my reason for staying is entirely different. Not only am I more confident, I'm more outgoing, I'm more willing to try new things, and my anxiety over social situations have decreased drastically. The Sunday after my introductory lesson, my Pastor noticed I was carrying myself differently and made a comment about it. When I say this specific Dance With Me location has the most inviting, friendly, encouraging staff, I mean it! Everyone is welcome, and taking classes here has shown me that anybody can be a dancer. I was concerned because I'm plus sized, and I thought I might experience some limitations, but being here taught me that I was the only thing holding me back. The instructors have so much faith in us students and gently push us out of our comfort zones. If you're hesitant, I really think you should give it a try!

As far as ballroom dance studios go, this is average. The instructors are nice and the space is…read moreclean and spacious. I also like how easy it is to schedule and re-schedule lessons. My biggest issue is with the training schedule. They go very much by the book so they have very little wiggle room if you're more or less experienced than the average goer. The other problem I have, and this is with ballroom dance spaces in general, is that they focus more on teaching you the steps more than they teach you how to actually dance. We went with private lessons after trying out several of these dance studios and came to realize the vast difference that makes. We came here to train for our wedding dance, but it wasn't a good fit.

Bit of a mixed review on this one. We signed up for lessons and bought a 4 lesson package. The…read morefirst 2 lessons were great. They taught us 3 dances in parallel. The instructor was excellent. When we went for the third lesson, the instructor wasn't there, and there was a new instructor. He claimed our instructor was not well and couldn't make the lesson. However at the end of the lesson he tried to schedule us with him for our fourth lesson instead of with our original instructor. As far as we can tell he was the boyfriend of the owner. It was a bit like she had fired our instructor and replaced him with her boyfriend. The replacement instructor was not as good. he started from the beginning and tried to teach us stuff we already new. His instruction was also not as good. We said we want the original instructor to call us to schedule the fourth lesson, and we never got a call back. So here we are - we paid for four lessons. 2 of the lessons were good, the third was with a replacement instructor who wasn't very good, and the fourth is paid for but we never received it. Hopefully we will sort this out with them. Otherwise we will go to Academy Ballroom.

Ballet has truly been a game-changer for me, and The Atlanta Dance Academy has played a huge role…read morein that transformation. I take the Adult Beginner Ballet and Barre classes. Kara Jacobson is a phenomenal instructor, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping each dancer grow. She creates such a welcoming and supportive environment, where I feel both safe and encouraged to push myself. Her focus on technique and alignment is just what I needed as someone starting later in life. Every class is challenging in the best way and leaves me feeling stronger, more graceful, and more confident. What I love most is how this space feels like a true community. The energy is positive, and the staff is friendly. Whether you're brand new to ballet or getting back into it, I can't recommend this studio enough. Coming here has been one of the best decisions I've made for my body and mind. I always leave feeling inspired!

I echo what the other reviewers with no dance experience have shared. If you have never danced…read morebefore this is NOT the place to learn. I called in advance and spoke to Sarah. I shared with her that I had no experience but was looking to learn in a fun environment. She recommended Mr.C's Beginners Ballet. I mentioned that I read the description and that the class was not a 101 class. She was friendly and encouraged me so I thought I would give it a shot. When I arrived I shared with the woman wearing glasses at the check in desk that this was my first time. She was short with me and I had to ask where to go until the class started. I came out before class started and mentioned it looked as though everyone had quite a bit of experience. The three women at the front including Sarah assured me that it would be uncomfortable but to give it a try. I even asked if Mr.C would yell and they all said no. I had and eerily similar experience to the other reviewers with no experience. I was berated throughout the entire class. Even while I cried Mr. C persisted on critiquing me. He moved my head and forced me to look at him. I also lost the will to continue when everyone had to dance across the room. As he was shouting that I had to do it I calmly said I had enough. I went to gather my thing and he thrust his hands at me and shouted, "NEVER COME BACK!" As I put my shoes on in the lobby not one of the three women said a word. I would not recommend TADA. My goal was to learn, not be humiliated. This is not ok for anyone. I have read the review responses on Mr.C's background and I don't think this serves as an excuse for rude and unprofessional behavior. Perhaps just be direct and let adult beginners know that this isn't the place to learn. What I did take away was a reminder that when you are an expert and someone is a novice to always be patient and encouraging. The world could use more patience and kindness.

I booked/rented this space for a single & independent singer. The Owner/Operator -- Pamela-- was…read morenot easy to work with. The first phone call we had, she hung up on me while I was still talking. I explained my needs and she felt the need to repeat what I said as if it were her own knowledge.. She has to have the last word on everything and has to say something about everything. The niceness of the studio space and the price is what encouraged me to follow through. She doesn't know how to treat people/professionals! I would recommend the space with 5 but would have to take away 2 because of the poor social and poor professional conduct of Pamela! Just be prepared to have an assumptive and combative interaction when dealing with Pamela. Everyone else seemed to be more kind and the facility was what we needed!

I have been to Studio Dionne once. It was around September 2011. I have a Groupon-Now voucher for 1…read moreclass ($8). I would give this place 4.5 stars. Do bring: water, wear contact lenses, ballet shoes. Some people wear leotards + tights, others wear t-shirt+ shorts. Just wear what is comfortable for you. Location: short distance to I-85. Parking is extremely tricky. The parking spaces are limited. Facility: super clean, very well renovated. The classroom I was in was a little crowded. I took the Monday evening ballet basics class and I had no ballet experience at all. The instructor was a man in his 30s or 40s. I loved the class, the atmosphere was warm and the instructor was quite enthusiastic, however he is sometimes a little strict in my opinion. I thought the adult basic class is for adults who had no experience and who practice ballet for fun. Most of the skills he taught were quite basic, that was until 30 minutes before the class ends. At that time, he increased the difficulty level, and I had a hard time to catch up, especially since I am not familiar with the french terminology. He did correct the form for the students. Price: For adults, Single Class Card costs $20 and 10 Class Card costs $150. And I do not think they run any deals except for the Groupon-Now deal (which I believe is for new students only). So this place is quite expensive in my opinion. Compare with Atlanta Ballet, Dance 411 and Gotta dance Atlanta: Atlanta Ballet-Adult open division: Pros: $10 (student price) drop in price for a 90 mins class. The instructor I had was very patient. Cons: None. Dance 411: Pros: Runs a lot of deals. The instructor I had was very patient. Cons: Hard time to find a parking space, I had to park at a nearby Chinese takeout each time. They discontinued the ballet drop in class and the instructor was teaching only kids classes now. Gotta dance Atlanta: Pros: Runs a lot of deals. Cons: I took the explore ballet class, and the instructor was not very experienced and not quite patient. I do not recommend explore ballet class taught by Rikki. Also the facility is not as well renovated as Studio Dionne.

Cons: Parking is a nightmare. The back staircase is not up to code…read more Pros: There are plenty of benches for moms and nannies. And they have dance supplies just in case a ballet slipper doesn't make it to class! But the little one likes it so...eh.

Small studio space with limited air circulation but it does the job. bare bones set up with no…read moredressing room accommodations. Variety of dance classes held here, for children and adults. Located across the street for Czar Ice Bar and Souper Jenny. Awful parking...there's very few spots, and threatening tow signs everywhere.

A Great Place to Learn Ballroom Dancing…read more I've been taking ballroom dance lessons at many different studios for almost 20 years and I've never had a better experience than I have with Maxi and Mario. They are both very knowledgeable and experienced, and they're great at teaching dancers of all experience levels. Their innovative and dynamic way of teaching helps push you to be the best dancer possible. I've learned a lot in my time working with Maxi and Mario. I've achieved more than I ever thought possible.  Their belief in each individual's ability not only builds you to be a better dancer but pushes you to be the best possible version of yourself in life. Overall, I could not be happier with my decision to continue my dance journey at M & M Ballroom Academy. In my opinion it is the absolute best place to learn ballroom dancing. You will not find a more caring and supportive team. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Pros: * Knowledgeable and experienced * Patient and encouraging * Fun, relaxed, and supportive atmosphere Cons: * None that I've found Overall: I highly recommend M & M Ballroom Academy to anyone interested in ballroom dance no matter experience level. It's a fantastic place to learn, and you're sure to have a lot of fun.

From the owner: Welcome to M&M Ballroom Academy. The most welcoming and…read moresupportive environment for people of all ages and skill levels to learn and enjoy ballroom dance. Whether you are a looking for a new hobby or take your skills to the next level, M&M Ballroom Academy is for you. It’s not just about learning to dance, it’s about feeling healthier and happier, while expressing yourself and being part of an incredible community...