My daughter loves this dance school. They have a friendly and caring team there. Had nothing but…read moregreat experiences with A Step Above.

We absolutely love this studio! Both of my daughters have been dancing here since they were 18…read moremonths old--now they're 7 and 5--and it's been such a positive experience every step of the way. The classes are always age-appropriate, with just the right balance of fun and challenge as they've progressed. The recital costumes are adorable and thoughtfully chosen for each age group. We've had the chance to work with many of the teachers over the years, and every one of them has been wonderful. The office staff is also incredibly supportive and welcoming. This studio has truly nurtured and grown my girls' love for dance!

Super nice instructors !!! We learn something new every class and have a great time learning!read more

I may not be the typical student for this studio but I couldn't help but take a moment to rave…read moreabout my experiences so far. I live in Nashville and take my lessons at a studio there. But I come here for work and in the weeks I spend in the area I WANT to dance. So last year (2023) I just dropped by and asked to join a group class. They were more than welcoming and made me feel comfortable in the class at my current level. Well tonight I came back after some time away and the lady at the front greeted me (remembering me!) and the instructors were amazing just like last time. I can say I highly recommend! If I lived here full time, I'd be a full time student without any doubt. Thanks!

We had such a great experience taking private lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio for our wedding…read moredance. Our instructor, Kage Hart, was incredibly encouraging, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. He made us feel comfortable right away and broke everything down in a way that made learning easy and fun. Kage really took the time to make sure the dance fit us as a couple and helped build our confidence so we could enjoy the moment on our wedding day. If you're preparing for your first dance, I highly recommend working with Kage and the team at Fred Astaire. It was such a fun part of our wedding journey and made our first dance feel so special!

When we took our first lesson with Kaylin, neither of us had taken any kind of dance class before…read moreand we weren't really sure what song or even what type of dance we wanted to do. Kaylin got right to work, starting by helping us build strong dancing fundamentals and pick a first song-offering lots of suggestions to hone in on a song that felt like us, feel confident, and have fun while dancing. We ended up taking 6 lessons with her. In each lesson she taught us new moves, refined what we had learned previously, and listened to any adjustments we wanted to make to the choreography. Throughout the process she was incredibly kind and thoughtful-always asking us for permission to dance with us before making physical contact, adapting our choreography to accommodate physical constraints (like reducing spins to prevent dizziness), and validating our choices so we felt confident in the dance we were making. In our last lessons together, she also had really great input on our grand entrance-helping us choose a song and giving us tips on how to transition into our dance, which made everything flow smoothly on the wedding day. She even did a full dress rehearsal with us that helped keep our nerves in check on our special day. It was awesome to go from having virtually no dance experience to feeling like we'd picked up a new hobby by the end. Kaylin took our wedding preparation seriously and in addition to ending up with a dance that us and our guests all absolutely loved, her support elevated other parts of our wedding day. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, professional, and personalized dance experience.

If you are looking to have your kid become WORLD CLASS best at HipHop, this is your ONLY and best…read morechoice. Let me repeat that. Origin is the ONLY place in San Diego you will be able to make this a reality. Will it be tough? Yes. Will it require dedication and commitment? Yes. But will it be worth it. Most assuredly. Cheryl and her team care about the kids and they care about making them the best dancers they possibly can be.

The coaches here are top notch!! This is a true hip hop academy, through and through! The kids…read morelearn legit hip hop techniques by passionate, incredibly talented, supportive instructors. My daughter joined their competition crew with zero dance experience other than a 3-day camp elsewhere that taught jazz, ballet, hip hop. She loved hip hop so much that I scoured the internet for a place that could ONLY offer hip hop. It's a crazy added bonus that she is obsessed with k-pop and this studio also teaches that genre!! The level of commitment for the crew is akin to a professional dancer, however, this is preparing my daughter for a professional career in the industry so she will be ready for anything if that day comes!!

Very difficult to explain, but very easy to enjoy! Come over, you'll have a great time, and make…read morenew friends without regrets

I've had many dance fitness (Zumba) instructors over the years and it is hard find one as high…read moreenergy and passionate about dance as Jim Uy! So excited for this new studio in Vista. I've taken several of the classes and the music and choreo are always a blast, in a fun, safe, positive environment. My favorite is the Afro/dancehall class and hip hop. Xplicit is a little more challenging! I hope this studio is here to stay, it's very affordable and you can pay per class.

Considerable difficulty getting in touch with anyone through both email and phone (MANY unreturned…read moremessages). Staff seems stretched too thin and instructors don't seem to always know what's going on have been quick to anger (scold entire classes, shame individuals in front of the class, or send mixed messages) which has been discouraging and stressful to many of the girls even if they aren't the one directly in the firing line. While class prices are reasonable, recital and costume fees are astronomical compared to other studios (especially considering some outfits are sourced through SHEIN are very low cost) and you are still required to purchase specific earrings and makeup- so plan on $300+ per recital... you will also be required to shell out more for tickets to actually see your child perform which could be multiple times over 2-3 days. Also be aware that some of the classes for older girls have had routines and costumes that are not always quite appropriate for someone under 18 and are borderline objectionable- not only uncomfortable for the dancer but also many times for the audience. If you're looking for anything above a basic class for a young beginner, I'd suggest checking out other studios that might be a better fit.

Another local studio said my five year old wasn't good enough for beginner hip hop. So glad she was…read morewilling to try again at cadence. The teacher welcomed her and she loves her weekly class! Plus Cadence prices are so reasonable and you are able to watch the class (the other studio had blinds lowered all of class so parents couldn't watch). Thank you Cadence for bringing my daughter so much joy. Couldn't be more grateful for your welcoming environment for beginners!

Very responsive owners and really looking forward to our classes!!! Will provide more feedback…read moreafter our first class!

Vera is so nice & supportive. I have gone to 2 of the Wednesday night rooftop social dancing & have…read morehad a great time. There's a lesson 6-7pm & then open dance 7-9pm. Plenty of ppl to dance with, I don't go with a partner & always have a partner. Im a beginner & the group is really helpful & encouraging & I've gotten better in the 2 nights I went. I highly recommend the dance studio & Wednesday night rooftop events!.

When I first came in I was overwhelmed with all the decor... is this place fo real? Yes it was! The…read moreclass was full but I had plenty of room and plenty of fun. Jennifer kept me moving and motivated the whole long class. She really has a talent for working you out while keeping a smile on your face. I can't wait to go back! Only thing that I would like to see is a bit more direction when you walk in the door. I wasn't quite sure what to do. I'm hoping to continue with classes as it was so fun and I was so sore the today... in a good way.

A friend sent me an invite to attend a Zumba class here. The studio is in a strip mall, with…read moreplenty of parking available. The class is large, at least for me. It is very clean, and although it was decorated with Halloween decor you could see the room is orderly. Front desk was very friendly. As I signed in they handed me a card, it turned out to be a Thank You card, thanking me for attending. The instructors were absolutely fantastic and friendly. They were full of energy for the 90 mins. Even the class was rev'ed up! I was getting energy from the class and the instructors, I think that's what pulled me through this class. I throughly enjoyed todays Zumba class and hope to do more in the future.

The programs they have here are amazing. My daughters enrolled in a few of the things, and had a…read moreblast. And when you've done things over the years that you regretted signing your kids up for -- and have the kind of wonderful experience you've had here -- it makes you just wish every business was run this way. Everyone, from the front desk to the dance instructors, are nice and do their jobs well.

My introverted five year daughter who had never taken a dance class decided she wanted to take a…read morehip hop class. After getting off the waitlist she was eager to begin. We arrive and instructor was rude saying you aren't scheduled for a trial today. I told him I could get out my email confirming our trial. I showed him the email confirming her trial. While we were sorting this out the kids in the class were chatting. He then yells at them "do you want to start class with a strike. Legs crossed, arms in lap, don't talk". I wanted to walk out at this point but my daughter would be so disappointed. He agreed reluctantly she could join the class. I ask if I could watch class he said "no, but since she is new today I'll open the blinds the last two minutes of class". Then after class he says in front of my daughter "as you can see when we went fast she just stood there. When we went slower she did follow along. I don't think she is a good fit for this class but if you want to come back for a second trial we can see how she does after that." I was shocked. I had already decided we weren't coming back based on how he treated the students but he literally decided my five year old wasn't good enough to do beginners 5-7 year old hip hop. And he said all this in front of her. Talk about soul crushing. Needless to say, she was dejected. I put her on a waitlist for another dance studio and a few months later despite the previous rejection I was proud of her for joining another beginner hip hop class. I was able to watch the entire first class and the teacher kindly welcomed her. She has been loving hip hop class at this other studio ever since! Needless to say, I cannot recommend this studio for 5-7 year old beginner hip hip despite the studio's popularity.

I am more than pleased that I brought my daughter to this Academy to learn to dance. It is a small…read moreschool but we tried out two other dance studios in the area, and my daughter felt very lost at those. I like that the front desk staff communicate well with the parents, and I like that the school is very careful about how the dancers behave in the common area. This is beside the fact that my daughter loves being taught by the instructors that she has! She never complains about going to practice and she enjoys everything that she is learning. This is not the case with every other dance studio she's been to. This Academy has reasonable costs and I am very excited to see the first recital.

My daughter has been attending this dance studio close to a year. She loves every minute of class…read moreand has established beautiful friendships with her classmates! I'm especially fond of the instructors. They are talented dancers and choreographers! I'm in awe of how much my kiddo has improved with her technique, balance, flexibility, and sass!!! We highly recommend EDGE!!!