Great studio!! Friendly staff. Knowledgeable instructors. I will keep this studio in mind for…read moredancers in the area. 10/10 recommend.

I am so disappointed in Spotlight. Our daughters have taken dance for about 5 years, last year we…read moretook a break from spotlight because we were not thrilled with the quality of the teaching for the price. We went back this year because the girls really wanted to dance. We just had the recital and it was disappointing 1. It was $30 per ticket because it was at the Carpenter theater 2. The dancers names do not appear anywhere...not even on a photocopy on colored paper or something 3. Some of the dances were good (Bollywood was great) but most were unimaginative, poorly choreographed and not in synch. 4. Our daughters' tween class had no discipline, kids doing their own thing, not being corrected on proper techniques of ballet or even behavior and they certainly did not learn proper ballet 5. The choreography for the tween class was similar to their preschool dance class 6. Our kids rarely missed class, and worked on their routines at home - which is when I found out that they did not do much barre technique. The instructor had no control or authority in class. It was a glorified, expensive babysitter. If they are going to charge these prices they need to bring a professional instructor. Not worth the money, now I have find another ballet place...ughh! The second reviewer is correct - the studio is quite impressive and clean; however, they are still charging similar prices to Richmond Ballet ($32 starting prices) and the teenager teaching our girls class had no control of the classroom and we were charged the same price as the more experienced instructors. I'm happy for those people who are happy, good for you but that was not our feeling. In my limited experience (I danced as a kid in NY, my girls danced in 2 companies in VA and 1 overseas) for the prices they are charging other dance studios have done better - and at least put the dancers names in the program. Bottom line to Spotlight - make sure ALL of your instructors are ready to go into a classroom - or at least have another instructor to watch and advise as a mentor for younger teachers (as we are all paying the same price and expecting the same outcomes from instructors), move to a more appropriate venue both for the level of the students and accordingly the prices, and put their names in the program - easy to fix.

When we moved to the Prince George area I called around to many schools in the area. Jennifer was…read morethe first to call me back. The kids here enjoy a bully free zone. They are able to dance and never worry about being bullied. The instructors here are all great.

This place is a nightmare- their competition dancers are fine, but the rest they couldn't care less…read moreabout. Their tap classes are a joke, utilizing the same moves from Kinderdance to advanced. Their gymnastics classes don't even get to flips, just cartwheels, and their jazz is average. Ballet is good. Her business is kept afloat by a few key families which you'll notice during their end of year recital because they are in 6-8 dances a piece. There is a heavy focus on costumes, props, and wandering around the stage rather than ACTUAL dancing, and their recital gets very boring very quickly. But that's just the icing on the cake- don't plan to use your card to pay for anything besides the classes- almost everything is cash only. Their teachers play favorites, and those that didn't departed abruptly in the middle of the year surrounding a few rumors that were less than kind about the owner. Regardless as to the truth of said rumors, it is quite obvious that there is a LOT of drama going on and it is significantly, (and detrimentally), affecting her business. There are several costs at various times that crop up out of nowhere- can't be in the parade unless the OUTER layer says Dance Kraze, have to wear the right colored tights (and if your class has two outfits, it's different colors for each), super expensive & poor quality pictures, etc etc. The end of the season is BRUTAL in unexpected expenses, so just be prepared. It's also run through her friends and family, which probably has a lot to do with the expense. With perhaps one exception (Thank you Jason), her event staff is indescribably rude and disrespectful, in addition to being inconsistent. Gods forbid you say anything about it, because they will get in your face and try to power play you to get you to cower in submission and retreat. Or ignore you. Or try to walk through you. Not a place I will ever be returning to. And yet the biggest problem is the fact that the recital was held in a school with LIVE CAMERAS and there were girls CHANGING IN THE HALLWAYS WHO WERE NOT TOLD, DESPITE the fact that the dance studio was informed. Well beyond acceptable to me. We will most DEFINITELY not be returning next year.

This is the place to go for ballroom dancing lessons. The owner is very friendly and is a great…read moredancer. You can take group lessons or one on one classes. There are even monthly themed dance parties where you can go dance in the evenings. Classes are offered in different types of Swing, Latin, Country and Ballroom dancing. New to Rigby's Jig is yoga. There's even a variety called "Poor Man's Yoga" that's only $5 per class. Not bad! Classes are welcome to groups or singles. It's the place to learn how to dance!

Great!!! Qualified instructors ! Certified ! Fun and a lot…read moreof nice people to meet and dance with !

I'd heard amazing things about this place, so I finally decided to check it out and I'm so glad I…read moredid! I had an incredible time. While aerial yoga definitely requires some flexibility and upper body strength, it wasn't too difficult to enjoy as a beginner. Amy was my instructor, and she was absolutely wonderful and encouraging. She explained each move clearly and made sure we all understood how important it is to listen to our bodies and not push too hard. The experience was both fun and inspiring. There are so many cool tricks and techniques to explore, and now I'm motivated to keep improving. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm bringing friends!

Most positive experience you will ever have with a fitness-arts business. Encouraging and safe…read moreenvironment, beautiful facilities. Great for all ages.

Teachers are very responsive to dancers. My GD has improved her dance skills so much with the…read morenurturing environment. Everyone is treated like family and my girl can't wait to go weekly.

I just took my first bachata class at RVA Dance Studio last night and had a blast! I joined because…read morea friend wanted to learn and a Yelp Elite friend of mine (who is very big in the Richmond Latin Dance scene) highly recommended Salsa with Boris. Boris was amazing. He is funny and a great teacher. He makes things engaging and fun. He set us up in an oval around class. Leads would stay where they were and follows would rotate when told to. We started the class with basic steps, then partnered up and added twirls. He picked the perfect music that wasn't too fast so we could keep up. I had an incredible time. It's a small studio located on the second floor. There is a lot of free parking out front. I still have three more classes to go, but I'd highly recommend taking a class at RVA Dance Studio. You can also check out their Latin Dance Night at The Park RVA every other Thursday and on Saturdays at ALOFT.

I live nearby this beautiful studio and have been eagerly waiting for it to open. They officially…read moreopen this May! I was able to stop by for a soft opening pop-up of theirs. They were doing pay-what-you-can pilates and dance classes. This studio is absolutely stunning. The huge windows give the space so much delicious lighting. It's spacious and has a great section for dance and then a bunch of stretching equipment. The owner was super kind and excited about the space opening soon. I decided to come for their dance class. I am by no means a dancer, but I can mirror a teacher. They advertised the classes as *no experience required.* Hailey Clevenger was a lovely teacher! She was passionate about dance and excited to teach us. However, this was by no means a beginner friendly class. We weren't able to mirror her and I'm really glad none of my friends joined me. I'm glad I had taken a few modern and ballet classes before because I was able to follow some of it, but after 30 minutes, I was totally lost and felt like I was in a dance audition. I'm excited to see if they'll offer more real beginner classes in the future, but this is an amazing space for experienced dancers who have missed their practice! I'm curious to try their pilates classes too.

I highly recommend this body positive and super fun pole studio. Butter & Filth is incredible and…read moreprobably one of my favorite pole studios I've ever gone to. I feel like there are different types of pole. Some emphasize the workout, others focus on the confidence and dance aspects. I prefer the latter, but Butter & Filth does an amazing job at incorporating all the elements. It feels like a fully balanced space. I have taken a few B&F infusion classes. You are required to start with these before you can sign up for their other classes. It's a three class beginner series. They have two studios now, which are about 5 minutes driving from each other. The class mentions which location it'll take place at. If you're interested in joining this studio, you'll want to sign up for their newsletter to get notified when the registration for B&F infusion is open to signup for (usually at the beginning of the month). It seems like you're required to take it twice before moving on to their normal classes. Do not be discouraged by the pricing here. It's a local business with incredible teachers and a wonderful vibe. You don't only learn a lot, but it feels like an investment in self love. I know that sounds cheesy, but I usually leave classes there feeling inspired and really proud or good about myself. It's an amazing community and I'm excited to continue my journey with them.

SUCH an experience. Nia and her staff are the best at what they do! So communicative, passionate,…read moreand bursting with energy! If you get the chance to take classes here, DO IT!