Best Break Dance Classes Vancouver Near Me

Michelle Casavant: The absolute best instructors. Making each kid in the class feel welcome and wanted.The organization of the front office is stellar. So much information to answer all the questions before you even think of a question. 100 plus stars. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

SJ Coleman: The Happening is totally where its happening for kids dance in Vancouver. The studio and staff are open, inclusive, hard working, talented and friendly. Did I also say they are organized, have wonderful communications to the parents and create the most supportive environment for kids and families? Kimberly and the crew care deeply not just about teaching dance but also about cultivating a healthy dance culture. We are so glad we found The Happening.

Cameron Matterson: This is the best dance studio ever! I have been a part of the Happening for 7 years and I can only say the most positive things! It is very inclusive, appropriate and is perfect for any age or skill level! If your looking for a dance studio this is the place for you!

Celie Joffe: a really positive, fun and inclusive space to learn and create!

Hayley B: The Happening Community has become such an important part our our family’s life! A very special environment where our kids are challenged, encouraged, engaged, and nurtured.

Kimberly Matterson: Amazing place for kids and teens to express themselves while being both active and creative! Many options offered in well organized, thoughtful and welcoming environment. A great way to start and to try out dancing/performing or a terrific space for the advanced student as well...the whole range and possibilties for everyone.

Rachel Oleksyn: Ever since I joined the happening dance, I have not only learned amazing and fun dance moves, but I have learned to make closer connections with people and have a community. I know that when ever I enter those doors, I’m entering a family of people who I can trust and be my self around.

Laura Kirchner: A wonderful community to be apart of!

Melanie Kuxdorf: We love The Happening! Excellent teachers, great community, and a really supportive and creative school. Came highly recommended and doesn't disappoint.

Amy Wilson Roberts: My daughter has loved this dance studio. They are able to hold excellent skill and acceptance of all levels of dancers so well. This is our first year but we are hooked.

Stephanie James: We absolutely love The Happening. The instructors are so creative and passionate about what they do. It is an ALL inclusive studio and the instructors bring out the best in their students. The classes are different all the time and super fun. You must see the end of year show, it is always incredible!

Jen Rose: We are so grateful that we found the Happening. Kim and her team are incredible, the community is so supportive and inclusive, and the kids all love it. It's been a dream come true to see my daughter connect with something she's so passionate about.

Michelle Murphy: We absolutely love dancing at the Happening. We tried other dance studios but the core values of this studio make it the most inclusive, friendly, fun studio to be at. We drive across the city to dance at the Happening instead of our local dance studio. It’s that good. All the instructors are top notch, choreography is outstanding, classes are fast paced but everyone is carried along with no dancer left behind. My child’s dance level improved 1000% after one term. And, they have classes for adults! I’m on my second 9-week hip hop class and I love it! It’s the best hour of my week. Ms Kim and her staff have done an incredible job of providing la creme de la creme dance instruction while keeping it fun and engaging and making everyone feel so good about themselves and their abilities. It’s happening at the Happening!

Riley Park Piano Studio: Wonderful space and fun instructor who trained in the National Ballet School

J E: The adult classes here are awesome! It's nice to do a progressive class instead of just drop ins. It's also nice not to have to worry about being good and just have fun. They've handled covid-19 very professionally and I always feel safe.

Jonathan Wornell: Kim is a most-awesome teacher! Love this dance studio!

Rob Trendiak: I have worked alongside Kimberly Stevenson and the Happening dance for many years and have watched her grow her students from 9 to 180. She pours all her heart and soul into her students and her dance. It has been amazing to watch her students skill level and passion for dance grow exponentially. Her students now are winning all sorts of awards at dance competitions. If you are thinking about entering your kids into dance, look no further, The Happening Dance is the best place in Vancouver hands down!

Mark Boyland: The best dance studio that I have ever been to! And has the best shows!

Sulaiman Akram: Amazing place for zumba, Mondays at 5:20 pm

Hasti Rabierad: Awesome place to learn dance! Everyone is super friendly and involved and you’ll get the attention you need. They break everything down easily and you learn stuff you can use outside the studio. Once you take one class here you are absolutely hooked the teachers are incredibly kind and caring. I will never ever forget my first house class feeling absolutely terrified and overwhelmed thankfully teachers like Fran make the environment so welcoming. My first ever class being with Tereza not having a clue about SOCA she provides such an important background on the what SOCA is and where it comes from. When I first came to iDance lyrical & jazz wasn't available then recently Amanda's classes were added into the schedule at the Kitsilano location and I absolutely LOVE her classes and look forward to them each week hopefully there will be more of her class to book in the future. 1000% recommend this dance studio worth every dime.

Ash Outadi: Frans house dance classes are amazing! I will follow her to every studio she teaches house.She hits the perfect balance between instruction, repetition and just letting students dance and vibe to the music.

Jeanine Fahlman: Just had my first group dance class since ZUMBA was a thing 😂 it was a lot of fun and I really loved seeing how passionate the instructor, Serge, was about the dance style roots and the Jamaican dancers he had learned the dancehall moves from. It’s really different from any dance I’ve tried, and so creative. I’ll definitely be back to work on my moves!

Kira Loeb: Jojo's classes are always amazing! He his so fun and upbeat, and the classes always feel very inclusive and safe. The studio space at iDance is really lovely, clean and tidy with nice big mirrors. The staff are really kind and seem to have a really good system to keep things safe for covid. Definitely going to be taking more classes throughout the summer!

Joanna Michal: LOVE this dance studio! Super positive, kind, friendly instructors and some of the funnest choreography I have ever danced! REALLY enjoyed Casielle's gorgeous choreo tonight. Also a big fan of Sophie's classes 3, and Carla's modern/contemporary (awesome warm up) is another of my favs. Luxurious amount of space to dance in classes right now with the limited class sizes due to Covid ... just have to sign up for classes quickly when booking opens to snag a spot before they get full!

Jojo Zolina: It's a welcoming environment. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

Ashley s: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueJust finished the Virtual Party Grooves with Jordan. My girlfriends and I did the class together! Such a fun way to keep moving :) Jordan was a great teacher!! Informative, breaks the moves down, and good music choices!

Alyssa Sager: Oh my goodness is this review is long overdo! As a 39 year-old woman, I have to admit I was intimidated to join a 90's hip-hop class. Even though it was my teen / dance era, I hadn't danced in a class for something like 20 years. I was SO nervous, but a friend convinced me that I had to do it, and I am SO glad that I did!Not only was the place welcoming from the moment I stepped in, but the class instructor then causally eased us into the warm up and first steps without it feeling overwhelming. It was so much fun! She was hilarious, cracking 90's hip hop jokes while busting a move, which made learning the moves less intimidating - especially if we didn't pick it up right away. She went over the hard parts again and again until we got it, and was watching everyone, ensuring they felt comfy enough to move onto the next steps. By the end I was SHOCKED that I actually learned a dance to an entire song! I for sure thought it would be impossible.It was honestly such a great experience. I know idance is doing some online courses now given the new Covid restrictions, and I imagine they're still awesome. I'll be signing up for another soon. Thanks to all the instructors for keeping people fit during this wild time!

Alexa Milne: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueThe staff and instructor (Carla) were so welcoming and friendly. They made what could have been an intimidating experience into a comfortable, energizing and fun space! Great for all ages, all levels - Carla made learning the routine easy and rewarding. Will definitely be back!

Jessica Cochran: Ive taken three different classes and I'm happy with the variety of dance styles and quality instructors that the studio boasts. I'll try a few more to take advantage of all the different styles that include influence from jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and more.I felt welcomed, empowered, and safe in the classes. The studio is nice and sufficiently spaced for covid protocol.

Tom Yoo: iDance Kitsilano was a great studio to learn many types of dance and one I would consider signing up with again. The instructors were always encouraging and very energetic that for some I wondered how many cups of coffee they drank before class. What made classes enjoyable were that some had games and activities which I would have liked to see in more.This is one dance studio I would highly recommend to anyone even people with no dance experience since all classes are beginner friendly. It is definitely worth trying out. First class is only $10!Second Review: I had mostly a positive experience the first time so I decided to sign up a second time after a few months. I did not give a 5 star the first time because I felt that there was something missing. Dance is a social activity but the studio lacked community and I found the environment to be unwelcoming. The setup was not in a way to encourage mingling and the staff there were unfriendly and detached. During the pandemic, this behavior is understandable but the studio has been practicing social distancing even before. I was there to have fun but was disappointed which discourages me from continuing. Plus this was the only fitness and dance studio that didn't ask me (twice) whether I wanted to continue after my pass was done which gave me the impression they didn't really value my business there. The classes itself were mostly enjoyable but the only thing was there were instructors, especially new ones that did not respect the concept of "open level" and forced students to do moves they were not physically capable of doing. I was also thinking, why not split up the popular classes into different levels since there are a lot of people.

Keith, Christine Tam: Taking the kpop open class and Nancy is fun, professional, and keeps it real! Good for beginner dancers or higher level! I enjoy it enough to keep going. Includes classic hip hop steps with current kpop hip hop!

Mae Boudreau: I am so happy with IDance Studios! Both the Mount Pleasant and Kitsilano studios are great! I just joined their VID (Very Important Dancer) for unlimited dance classes with both studios! And if I can't get enough I could also dance online with their recorded dances and also virtual classes if I wanted to too! I just love the friendly people and a place where I can just dance so freely! There are so many different types from Contemporary, Street, Hip Hop and K-Pop! I am so happy to just be dancing and enjoying my free time at the studio!

Carla V: Awesome variety of classes and instructors! I have zero dancing experience and have been successful in every class. Studio is clean and the staff are super nice. Highly recommend if your looking for a fun, active, indoor activity this winter!

Soy Bean: I dropped in one of their classes on their grand opening day, Oct 1st. Since then I can't stop loving this place! I tried all different classes, Jazz Funk, Jazz, Sexy Street, K-Pop, Hip-hop, House, Party Grooves, R&B... Oh I can't say which one is my most favorite one as I love all of them! All the teachers here are so amazing with not only their great skills but also with their being so kind and patient. Here you would not feel embarrassed to raise any questions, as the teachers always encourage you to do that. Most teachers here can even remember us students' names right after one or two classes. Owner/receptionists are also very nice and sweet! They make us feel so welcome and warm. Oh, almost forgot to mention, I also met new friends here. After my boring job and my boring studying, this studio really brightens my evenings and brings me so much fun!

Solène Prud'homme: Amazing dance school in Vancouver for salsa bachata kizomba! I took kizomba classes with Tracie & Cesar last year and they were just amazing! I learnt a loooot with them and I miss those classes so much. Also took some bachata lady styling classes with Krystal, loved her dancing style, and learning a routine as solo, which helps a lot for confidence on the dance floor. Also they have the best socials in town, with 3 rooms (salsa, bachata, kiz) Looking forward to going back there when I’ll be in Vancouver again 💜

Jessica Villavicencio: I love their classes👏🏾 salsa, bachata and reggaeton🔥 I find all instructors super friendly

Fraser McGee: Welcoming atmosphere with great instructors. Tracie is an awesome teacher- she’s both fun and committed to helping the pupils in her class learn and improve. Very positive experience with this studio

ozan ateşmen: Wowww absolutely fantastic dance studios, they are so talented and Tracie , she is wonderful instructor, I love you ❤️

Reagan Bradley: Karima was everything we needed in a dance teacher for our wedding dance. She customized a dance to our personalities and skill level and made every moment learning it total fun. The end product was gorgeous and everyone’s highlight of the night! Forever thankful for this Bollywood QUEEN!

Wil Iturrino: Excellent dance studio. The staff is wonderful..Always a great time

Brandon Thornhill: The Baza Dance crew are all AWESOME! So inclusive and welcoming to people of all levels. We LOVE our dance classes!

Karen Swaffield: This is a very welcoming and friendly dance studio. The Latin Fusion class is awesome. Salsa lessons with Wayne & Kristal are also a lot of fun.

Two Sheds: Robson free dance had not enough follows so some of us had to watch from the sidelines until we left from humiliation.

Flora Gordon: Baza is a great dance studio. They are very friendly to beginners as well as those who may not be able to come to the studio frequently. I have taken Zouk, Salsa, Latin Grooves, and Latinsanity. I enjoyed them all!

Nat Pliner: I’ve just started classes at Baza Dance with John and Celina and they have been so much fun! The studio has a really positive and safe environment and everyone I’ve interacted with has been incredibly helpful and friendly. I haven’t always felt the same with instructors at other studios so I’m really glad I signed up at Baza. Also appreciate that there is an option to take a bachata class that is not immediately over sensual and that some Dominican bachata moves are sprinkled in!

Stephen Smith: I had such an amazing experience at this dance studio. I've been taking Latin Dance classes for over 15 years, at multitudes of different studios from countless teachers -- so it is not without comparison when I say that the instruction at this studio is world class! Jorelle , Monica, and Kristal were such amazing dancers AND teachers. It's one thing to dance well, but to be able to break steps apart and explain thoroughly, that's another. I had some major breakthroughs with my dancing here! Also, the vibe was extremely welcoming and kind. Much love for Baza Dance Studios!

Shanda L: Love this place for bachata and salsa! Always friendly and inviting. I recommend this place if you want to learn how to dance You will be dancing in no time!

Leanna Boyer: I am thrilled that Baza is offering virtual classes, otherwise I would not have access to high quality, fun instruction!!

Lydia Klemensowicz: I've fallen in love with dance classes again thanks to Baza! I've been attending Latin Pop with Lauren since January and I feel so good in class - I literally look forward to Monday evenings every week! I love the choregraphy style class and Lauren is an amazing, energetic and approachable teacher. Her classes are very beginner friendly, but also a bit of a challenge - and tons of fun and laughs are had along the way!

Karen Lee: I’ve been trying various dance studios for the last few months. Thank Gawd I found Baza! It is a safe and welcoming environment, especially for beginners.Jojo and Clement give me life!

Rebeca Hatamian: We love Baza Dance Studios!!My son is 5 yrs old and is very entusiastic about going to dance class!His confidence has improve and his joy of life overall.. priceless!Now is learning to follow instructions and follow a choreography :)

Ala Wroblewska: Taking a beginner level class and I'm really enjoying the format and vibe. Can't recommend the instructors and class enough!

Suzanne Rushton: I love Baza!! I've been only three times so far but the classes have all been a delightful blend of fun, learning and community. The instructors, Javier and Carla, are AMAZING. I can't say enough about how great they are with beginners (like me) but also at working with varying levels of students. They are true professionals, they kept us on track but also kept us laughing. They have really made dancing seem accessible to me. I'm excited to continue the journey!

Arash Khodadadi: Well-maintained dance studio and friendly staff. Enjoyed the beginner Salsa dance class with John as drop-ins. Later we signed up for more classes with Arely and the classes were super good and strongly recommended for whoever starts Salsa.

Roya Firoozbakhsh: Sarah is just an amazing teacher!! I can’t say enough positive things about her. I needed to have a ballet choreography for a project that was due in 2 days. I have never in my life danced ballet before. I called 15 dance classes and they all said it’s not possible but Sarah said she would do it. In the 2.5 hours I had with her that day she showed me the basics, made up a choreography for me, was so incredibly patient with me and so kind, and I ended up dancing the choreography the following day for my project. She also recorded everything so I could watch again later at home. She also was in contact with me incase I had any questions. I cannot recommend her enough. She’s wonderful, and the most beautiful dancer!

Christine Fischer: Boogaloo is fantastic ,I strongly recommend it respectably the preschool boogalittle .brilliant program my boogalittle really enjoys .the instructors are fun kind and energetic .They really capture children's attention and wonder .anita, thank you

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Charlotte Wood: I began dancing at Boogaloo Academy when I was in high school. I had a close friend who had been dancing at the studio for several years. I loved dancing at Boogaloo and being on the Competitive Classical team. I learned about responsibility and commitment. My experiences at the studio even helped me get into UBC science! Anita is lovely and caring! Thank you for everything!

Shannon Copeland: Amazing dance academy. Amazing preschool programs. Friendly and child led. We love the owner Anita and Makenzie! So happy we found a dance academy out daughter can grow with!

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Sophia Wang: Positive:Communication,QualityI took dance classes after work. Since the location is a bit scary to walk by myself, the owner offers to pick me up from the Wendy’s, which makes me feel safe :)

Amy Bao: We took our 2 year old daughter to the parents and toddler class and had a wonderful experience. The dance class was imaginative, fun and engaging with dance moves naturally incorporated into everything!

Mark Siller: I've been using this space for many years. It's amazing and really about all aspects of the cultures that the dances are a part of. Such an uplifting and amazing environment. My number 1 choice to refer people who want to learn.

Maria Ines Piñero: Wonderful experience!

maya sutcliffe: Boogaloo Academy is by far "the" place to bring your child to learn dance. The programs are excellent in all divisions,from new to dance to their Elite competitive dance crews. Boogaloo teachers care deeply for the individual.The teachers are some of the best in the industry in Western Canada.My daughter is in their comp.team and loves the teachers, support , positive energy, and respect each and everyone exudes. They have workshops given by industry leaders visiting from L.A to NYC And keep up with current demands with the best possible training , dance styles out there . If you want a high quality dance school, great teachers, beautiful modern studio, friendly vibes, competition crews that are really going places on the up and up ,or a recreation program all with a strong anti bullying mandate .Boogaloo academy is where its at by far.

Tiffany Lien: Every since I started dancing at Boogaloo when I was 4, I've always loved all the teachers and the hard work that gets put into every dance. It's a great place to make new friends and memories!

Reese: I've been dancing here since I was 3! Its a great place and I have made many great friends and memories. The teachers here are amazing!

Andrea Meyer: My kids have been dancing at Boogaloo since they were 3 and are now 10 and 12. The environment and quality of the teachers is second to none. The studio is bright and new with large viewing windows and quality sprung floors. The common area is welcoming, bright and often filled with dancers working on homework, sharing meals and non booked studio space is open for dancers to practice. We have had several new families join the studio recently, who have shared how unique our studio environment is and are so impressed by the community of dancers and families and often stay to socialize. I have no hesitation in recommending Boogaloo.

V F: We have been coming here since 2015 and absolutely love it. The staff truly care about their dancers and the families. The teachers are top notch and all the events they host are super exciting for both the kids and adults. Best dance school in Vancouver, hands down!!!

Carolyn Uhrich: I've been dancing at Boogaloo for 6 years and I'm now in the competition class. It's a really fun and cool place and the teachers are super nice and talented!

Alexa Uhrich: My daughter and I have been dancing at Boogaloo for many years. There are great classes for all ages. About 5 years ago, I was inspired to join the adult hip hop class and was instantly hooked. I look forward to my dance class all week. Our teacher Jheric is fantastic. We can't believe how much we have improved and how much fun we have learning new choreography and dancing to great music. The studio also puts together an annual year end performance showcasing all the amazing dancers (adults and kids) and their hard work. The show is very well put together and the dancing is amazing. I would highly recommend this studio for any style of dance. It's a wonderful community.

Shamshad Hamid: I cant say enough positive things about this lovely, welcoming and inclusive dance studio. All the instructors clearly have a passion for teaching and dance which is reflected in the way they teach and interact with each student. The director of the studio, Anita, is absolutely incredible. She engages with all the students and their parents, ensuring everyone is happy and satisfied. The environment she has helped nurture at the studio has myself along with others coming back year after year.

Bob Wanly: My daughter has been a member of the Boogaloo family for three years now. Awesome bright dance studios and exceptional dance instructors! Dancers work hard and are motivated to do their best!And they have FUN!

Kerrie Everitt: Amazing place for kids and teens to dance their hearts out!!! Couldn’t recommend the teachers and studio more!! Absolutely an incredible place :).

mike S: No regard for the people who live in the buildings surrounding this studio. Many people have reached out to have the music turned down, and yet she refuses to be considerate or mindful of the community her building surrounds. Would not recommend supporting a business who can’t work cohesively with its community.

Tanya: I like visiting this place! Dance teachers, visitors and cozy ambience perk me up! I’ve managed to try different dance directions and different approaches to teaching. It’s very valued experience for me!

Indraja Mostaviciute: Welcoming atmosphere! Amazing instructors and friendly community. Definitely recommend to everyone!

Kumar Praveen: I absolutely love this dance studio! The instructors are knowledgeable, passionate, and make classes fun for all levels.

Rene Khazaee: I recently had the pleasure of taking classes at iDance and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed. The studio's commitment to diversity is evident, from the range of dance styles they offer to the diversity of their instructors and dancers.One thing that really stood out to me was the fact that they have BIPOC immigrants instructors which is something that is unfortunately not always common in other spaces in Vancouver. It was really refreshing to see such a diverse group of people coming together to share their love of dance.Overall, I would highly recommend iDance to anyone looking for a welcoming and inclusive dance studio. They embrace diversity and provide a space where everyone can come together to learn and grow as dancers.

shannon elmitt: SOOO FUN BEST PLACE TO DANCE! I love idance it’s such a great and welcoming space. As a newbie to dance Leo + Gios classes have been incredible :)

Giorgia Ricciardi: Coming to this studio as someone with no dancing background but who was so keen (and so shy) to start was the best decision. It is warm, welcoming, encouraging, and safe! A variety of fun classes that make it hard to choose from, too! I love it here.

Denise Blanch: Love this place! Best instructors, great environment and the friendliest staff ❤️❤️❤️

Anh Tang: Amazing teachers, variation in genres, diversity, and overall vibe. Highly recommend for adult learners who are new to dancing. Don't get scared by the levels they offer. Lots of folks who are new to dance doing intermediate classes and are very comfortable in their own skins doing so, unlike many other professional studios.

Michael Mwanzia-Leff: A beautiful community orientated and affordable dance studio. It has now become my favourite place in Vancouver :)

Zandrew Claveria: As someone who danced readily 10 years ago, there was a lot of pride to get back into it. I started coming more frequently a month ago and got the best value out of the introductory unlimited month.Like other reviews, I can say this is a community focussed studio that is very inclusive of the many types of dancers that are out there. Each teacher I’ve found concisely debriefs the class, breaks down the moves and is available for any questions. There is camaraderie amongst the students and I have created new friendships. Each person wanting the best for themselves and others.It has helped me break out of mould of keeping regimented, rigid and feeling formatted from past dance experiences. Each class promotes that sense of critical thinking and understanding of what feels good for your body. I highly recommend taking several classes as a new student or beginner, as there are many ice breakers to meet others in class.A great first class to take is Stu’s open level grooving class on Fridays. He has the ability to connect with the class as a whole all at once, to bring out the best in everyone. Also recommend Jesse if you want to learn foundational hip hop dances like popping. If you want to be challenged, I enjoy taking Kiara, Leo, Chris or Kyle’s classes as well. Lisa has a great yoga class on Saturdays that is fun and energetic but also restorative.Thank you iDance for revitalizing this love for dance and keep up the great work.

Olivia Boehmer: Had an amazing time doing a class here for a group event! Our instructor was so kind, helpful and fun and the studio was great. Highly recommend!

Anushka Kashyap: Love idance! Amazing instructors and environment!

Angel P.: Ashleigh's fats only dance class was amazing!!! I'll be coming back for sure. Thank you for having such a class.

Blake A: PLEASE STAY AWAY. Please refrain from supporting the nasty owner of iDance Studios Mount Pleasant , who under a fake facade of friendliness advocating for community and inclusivity has zero empathy for the atrocious unliveable environment she and her inconsiderate instructors have created for the community right behind the studio.The extremely loud noise emanating from the back studio spills out into the quiet courtyard late into the night every single day.After copious pleas to lower their music/shouting; they feel completely entitled to brazenly continue ruining the peace and quiet of families in the neighborhood.If you have an ounce of compassion and common sense please DO NOT SUPPORT this disgusting business.Amanda‘s level of audacity is despicable. As someone guilty often does—she prevaricates and falsely preaches about “respect and kindness” to unsuspecting customers.Meanwhile, she is intentionally wreaking havoc one lives of dozens of neighbours like a true hypocrite.

Jordan Halligan: I live in the building facing the dance studio and the noise is horrendous, we have tried to communicate to the owner about this on multiple occasions but have been met with rudeness everytime. She has zero regard for anyone living in the surrounding area. she preaches about how community driven she is but Cleary does not care about the community at all. If I could give less than one star I would

Liss Petrelli: The class was good and the teacher Clarisse was so kind and patient. It was my first class. They give you a nice welcome.

Celine Pio Roda: What a safe space for learning dance, I felt such belonging here and met a bunch of wonderful people even though I’m new to the community. Out of all the dance studios I’ve been to, the reception/front desk here is by far the friendliest!!

Linda H: I have been coming here on and off for about two years now. The owner, teachers, fellow dancers, and front desk staff are very kind. Great customer service and accommodating to students of all levels. Not intimidating at all.I would recommend iDance to anyone looking for a good workout, looking to improve body confidence, or just a great community to be a part of.

Fernanda Mattos: Inclusive, fun and amazing teachers!

jennifer brouse: I feel like I found my mother ship. I have lived in Vancouver almost as long as Harbour Dance has existed, but for some reason, I never took the leap. A few years back tried a couple of intermediate classes with Nathan (so fantastic!) after he subbed hip hop at my gym. I was mostly able to keep up with that level, but I ended up injuring my foot (because I did it in heels the second time and wasn't ready for that!) and then the pandemic happened.I have returned to HD this month with much trepidation and anticipation. The intro classes are challenging, but they are doable and engaging, with cool, current choreo. All the instructors are very supportive and encouraging of intro level students. The pace is brisk and the classes are full, but I am meeting so many new people. In a city that can seem cold and unfriendly, this studio is an oasis of like minded people passionate about music and movement. I don't have a formal dance background, but have danced all my life, been active with fitness and yoga and fine art modelling. Choreography can be intimidating, but I am going for it!I am so excited to have begun this journey and life long dream. My favourite classes so far are Intro Keep it Sexy with Trey on Mondays and on Thursdays with Carlo. I am also taking as many classes with Eric as possible. The staff are so kind and friendly. You will learn moves and have fun here! Don't be shy! Everyone is self conscious, if you chat you'll make friends so easily here. Even the experienced dancers are super friendly to beginners.

Celine Pio Roda: For everyone saying HDC isn't for beginners, do try Laura Kirchner's Heels class or Heels Progressive Workshops as they do a good job teaching you the very fundamentals of jazz funk/heels/femme dance styles. For Hip Hop, do try Ken Yung or Ritchie. Speak to the HDC staff to figure out which beginner classes would be a better fit for you as not all beginner classes are the same in difficulty level. The great thing about HDC is you grow exponentially fast in your dance journey when you train here.

95 Stoney: be sure to never be late for classes here for whatever reason. The receptionist is so nice that she would just hung up the call while you are explaining the reason for being late.Amazing customer service.

ZHEN CONG: Pretty nice to have this place to learn dancing. Real beginner friendly. ❤️

D C: Echoing other reviewers that this studio is NOT beginner friendly. Purchased the intro offer but only went to one class because of the stand-offish and judgmental vibe. For the record I took the intro class with Mary Gavilan. If you're a true beginner who feels shy and intimidated, I recommend trying Formation Studio instead.

NONO SHEN: Best dancing studio i have found in Vancouver. All teachers are so friendly and amazing - they made me not only fall in love with dancing, arts but also life.

R Pono: I can't emphasize enough how much of a gem this studio is in the city. There's really no comparison with other dance studios. They have the best classes, incredibly talented and skilled teachers and really aligned with the current industry. Whether you're a professional seeking to upgrade or polish up your skills or an absolute beginner looking to explore the joys of dance, there's a class and teacher here for you 💕

Olivia Boon: Amazing, amazing, amazing - this studio is my home away from home. My dance journey has been filled with love and positivity thanks to the wonderful teachers, owners, and staff at Harbour. Try a class or a training group, I promise you won’t regret it!❤️ Thank you Harbour, for everything! ❤️

Ingrid Oliveira: TLDR: Unfortunately, the reviews stating that this place is not for beginners are true. It is also not a place for people who only dance as a hobby. It feels more like a place for very experienced dancers to practice their skills rather than a place to learn.I bought the "new student" package to take ballet classes and, after my first class, I don't feel like coming back. I've danced ballet for a few years in the past, but only as a hobby. Since I didn't want to start from zero (beginner class), I booked the intermediate class which is described as "for dancers with anywhere from one to four years experience who enjoy a slower-paced class with less complex dance steps."While the dance steps aren't very complex, the class is really fast-paced. Most "students" are actually professionals or highly experienced dancers or have been taking classes with the instructor for a long time. So it is easy for them to memorize long and fast sequences, but if you are new to HDC, you just stay there trying to catch up while feeling lost and dumb. In addition, because the class is so full, the instructor is unable to do hands-on corrections, and there is also no interest in the new students' backgrounds to make sure that they keep up with the class. The least that could be done is to place the new students near experienced dancers at the barre so they could have a reference during the barre exercises. Even giving the new students slower variations to get used to the instructor's style would be enough to make us feel more comfortable in our first couple of classes.I also asked about the beg/intermediate class, hoping that it would be a better fit. However, the instructor said that it was basically the same as the intermediate class. So what's the point in giving it a different name? As the schedule for the beginner classes* is impossible for me, I've decided not to use the other classes from the package that I bought. It was a highly uncomfortable experience for me, I've never felt more out of place and just wanted to leave the class asap.*The beginner classes are clearly not for beginners, since they would be more of my level and I do have previous ballet experience.Note: the instructor, staff, and dancers were all super friendly, the music used in class was great, and the choreography was beautiful. However, I'm just too dumb to pick up fast-paced sequences after a 5-second explanation in my first class.

Sizhuo Qi: I’ve been taking ballet beginner class at UBC and I find the ballet beginner class of HDC isn’t for beginner students.The instructor didn’t teach any basic hand positions or feet positions, she just did all techniques combined directly assuming everyone is familiar with the terms and movement. I felt like it’s a more intermediate class.I noticed most of students in the class can already dance well and they could follow and memorize the practice movements with no problem even the instructor went through what we need to do for the practice really really quickly, the students don’t look like beginners to me.Anyways, it’s hard for a real beginner with no dance background or experience to follow the class.

Candice Zhang: Great studio but my only problem is that it is not necessarily beginner friendly - for context, I’ve been dancing as a hobby for around 2-3 years now (on and off), and the beginner classes are still pretty difficult for me! It also doesn’t help when a lot of the students in beginner classes are obviously professionals who can do full splits and very advanced techniques! It would be great to have more true beginner classes.

Reene Weston: My daughter went and she really enjoyed the variety of the attendees

Ann: TLDR: Great studio for confident dancers, not great for beginners.(Context: I danced from when I was age 5-17, and started taking beginner Hip Hop classes at Harbour Dance during university. So I have a lot of experience dancing I was not professional or particularly exceptional. I took Harbour Hip Hop beginner classes for 3 years, on and off.)Fantastic staff and instructors. Some really fun classes to take with incredible niches being represented. There's a lot to be desired, though, in terms of overall infrastructure and accessibility (though I don't blame them directly, finding real estate in Vancouver is difficult at best, but I think it's important to mention as it affects your experience).I think they are victim to their building's restrictions as it does not fit the number of people coming to the classes. Both the change rooms, classrooms, and reception area are incredibly cramped. You are also always brushing shoulders with professional dancers, which is quite intimidating when new to the studio. It's hard to dance full out when your classmates are only a meter away from you. The classrooms get very hot and stuffy, especially the downstairs studios.There's a particular gamble you take when paying for a class. Eventually, I had to stick to one teacher because it wasn't clear what kind of music/style other teachers were going to teach (likely a common gamble when taking a class broadly called "Hip Hop"). I once got stuck in an hour class with a teacher who was especially harsh to beginners (the most anxiety I've ever experienced in a dance class).It's hard to bond with an instructor because of how many students attend a class and the instructor is often racing off to somewhere else after class (home or another class) so there's a lack of rapport unless you push your way into talking to them. I mean, I can imagine how hard it is to connect with the hundreds of students they teach alongside providing quality teaching, I deeply sympathize.Another thing that was very stressful was how the seasoned company dancers would join beginner classes. It has the same effect as graduated students visiting their high school teachers, it's very off-putting and defaults the spotlight to them. I imagine they envision themselves taking on a sub-teacher position so more dancers can see the choreo (wouldn't be necessary if they had smaller class sizes) but their relationship with the instructor can make attendees feel othered.If you're used to dance culture, you likely won't find any of what I've said off-putting or anxiety-inducing. Having experienced dancers join your class could be fun and exhilarating if you don't experience insecurity about your own skills. But I think overall when you're catering to beginners, having everyone take humility in their ability is really important. You sign up for a beginner class to be surrounded by people like you, equally unsure and vulnerable. So when a very experienced dancer comes in it can be upsetting and unexpected.All that being said, I've moved on from Harbour because the amount of anxiety and intimidation I felt from being jostled around in the cramped and stuffy reception area to professional dancers joining beginner classes was too much. Unfortunately, Vancouver has a meager selection of quality Hip Hop Drop-In Adult classes and leaving has left me with very few options (Culturally Defined has been one option I've thought about due to their more restrictive registration, individualized growth focus, and beginner friendly progressives). What was inaccessible about Harbour can't truly be changed unless someone buys them a gigantic studio and encourages a more welcoming environment to new dancers of all ages (though professional dancers coming to class + the high school graduate metaphor seems like an issue that far exceeds a dance school and is a personal ego problem). I wish the best for them and all the dancers there, it was a fun couple years but I am far too tired to cope with the roller-coaster of anxiety this studio is.

Mia November: Absolutely love Eric malapad's grooving class

Terri Critchley: Groovy vibe, excellent selection of classes taught by reputable professionals, fun from start to finish! Highly recommended.

Yunduz Rakhmangulova: Tried ballet intro class. It was quite fun, good energy, good speed.

Kirsten Thomson: I have really enjoyed coming here and it has reignited my love for dance! The teachers are are very talented here and have great choreography, and the studios are quite large and nice.My reason for 4/5 stars is because some of the Intro level classes are truly beginner friendly, and some are not. I think once you find your favourite teacher (for me it’s Sydney!) you can have the most fun, because even within the same style of dance the classes are really different depending on the teacher.

Symone Dhariwal-Verma: Welcoming, challenging classes for all levels and styles. Had a fantastic time

Tim Hu: Harbour Dance Centre is my favourite Vancouver dance studio! Every teacher is so friendly and I just loved the open and welcoming atmosphere of the studio. Definitely a great place to dance and meet people in the dance community. Incredible variety of classes. Lots of great year-round and summer programs for dancers seeking more of a commitment. The location is great and very transit-friendly.

patrykaj: Salsa dance teacher is a good teacher and very funny

Dan B: So much fun here! And really nice little space!

Albert Saravi: Good place, very clean. Good air ventilation

BJClayden: Latin dance events for years. One of the best spots in town

Tom De Pauw: The Sunday night salsa and bachata and kizomba dance was well attended, very friendly, clean and spacious. I will surely return.

More Memorable Events: The Danceys are such a wonderful support for the local dance community. They are thoughtful and kind and run events that are inclusive and loads of fun. I smile so much when dancing at the ballroom that my face hurts. The dance instructors are talented and very good. Had an excellent bachata lesson with Carla and Javi. Wonderful experience for my neubie friend. He left with some useful skills and confidence to keep trying and having fun. Can't ask for more than that. And dancers of all skill levels enjoyed the lesson because everyone learned something. Can't wait to return.

Omar Serry: Amazing staff, studio and vibes. Special thanks to Patrick, Lily and Kebera!

Greg Dombowsky: Modern space with a good sound system. Relatively good parking nearby. Great instructors and owners. Their parties are often busy as well.

Farah S: Great managers and great teacherWill be back for many many other classes for sure.

Nathalie F.R.: I went there for wine and cheese night. Laid-back (I.e. not very intimidating) environment! I danced 4 hrs without a break. Was it the music? The dancers? The fact that I haven't danced in ages? The vino? Idk. Perhaps all the above. But yet one thing stands-- the staff here are down to earth and pleasant ^^

Greg Slonina: I'd say this is one of the best dance studios in Vancouver

Beth Mac Donald: I finally got to experience Salsa lessons. I am so thankful that I got to experience it here! The instructor was friendly, helpful, hands on and made lessons FUN. Great way to spend a Friday evening.

Paula Bruna Victória Ferreira Schutt: Dance school with great instructors! I took salsa lessons with Patrick and he is the best! Love their socials, very friendly environment! I just wish it could be more spacious like the old Dancey Ballroom, but I understand that Vancouver rentals are crazy expensive.

David Maud: Not only a great place to learn Salsa, but I love the social element of it as well. The best dance group I've joined!

Marni MacLeod: Great studio to learn all kinds of new dance styles. Taking a Salsa refresher right now and the instructors are great, the people are welcoming and over all it's been a wonderful experience.

Anton Lobashkov: Nina is a great teacher!

Rolando Hernandez: Nice space, central and easy to park.

Arturo Luna: If you like to Dance this is the right place.

Bill Cheung: Nice to see so many new dancers and many coming to dance Salsa and Bachata.

Francisco Mauro: Nice place to dance and meet new people

Linda C: Wonderful studio to learn dancing.

Emma Rothe: Dance Co has passionate, talented teachers. Fantastic admin with clear communication without being inundated with emails.After moving to Vancouver this year I’m so happy we decided on this studio.My daughter is 16 (not an easy age to move) has been dancing competitively for many years. She has found her new home away from home. Friendly and inclusive students, wonderful, supportive, Faculty.Would highly recommend Dance Co.

Uchiha万花筒: 千万不要在他家学舞蹈。简直就是骗子公司。教学质量跟其他学校比没有任何优势，逼事还多。交钱了才告诉你必须买他家的服装。一个小shirt ＄60 还没有码，得订两个月到，我课都快上完了。还没有邮寄，到时候还得再跑一趟来买衣服。真尼玛坑爹。

Char: Positive:CommunicationLovely people :-)

Lindsay Housman: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,QualityOur daughters have had an amazing experience at Danceco. The team there has created an amazingly supportive and fun environment for the students and has allowed our daughters to thrive. Thank you danceco!

Kristen Jones: My daughter has been dancing at Dance Co since she was three years old, and the studio has become her second home. She has always been well supported by the wonderful and caring faculty, and has made friendships to last a lifetime. Since joining the competitive program at age 6, she has grown so much in her artistry and ability, and also in her confidence and dedication to dance. We are very excited for their brand new facility to open up this fall, it looks amazing! If you are looking for a professional, well run studio, with good communication and a great faculty, Dance Co is it!

David Steinson: Amazing place. Kids are well supported, excellent teachers, and a very happy and positive vibe.

Annie Johansen: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,QualityMy kids love the competitive programs at DanceCo. The staff is warm and communication is very clear. The clothing sold at their dance shop next door is seriously built to last. It took us a year to get the hang of the ins and outs of competitive dance, but we love DanceCo!

Katherine Smith: Wonderful studio with amazing faculty and staff!

Sam Trounce: Extremely friendly and helpful staff and the studios are bright and modern. Our pre-schooler attended one of their week-long summer camps and had a blast. They explored a variety of different dance styles and built up to a routine in each at the end of the week. With 3 hours of tuition and well-scheduled breaks for snacks and play time, it was really well-structured for youngsters. Dance Co. is an all-round class act!

Mia Zhang: Teachers are patient and kind, kids love Dance co!

Rod Sangala: The Best And one of the oldest Dance Studios in Vancouver

Cameron Field: Positive:Professionalism

Yiyun Zhu: As some customers mentioned, they will force you to buy uniform in a quite high price, different class and different age need different version. They charge performance costume and tickets with high price. Regardless the expense, the class has almost no progress, we studied here for almost 2 years for jazz, and ballet. I was looking at the final performance demo that the teacher sent recently, I am very surprised that these is claimed to be a final performance. That is totally not qualified as a performance, you just walk, jump and turn around. Believe me you will have the same feeling seeing these demo video. I see no value totally for my input. I totally do not recommend this institution.

Hyva Saraie: Dance Co became my home away from home; love this place and the staff very much!!

Tony1putt: They force you to buy uniform at $160 for tank top, shorts and shoes for 4 year old kid, and of course you need different uniforms for different class, do the math. The class is 30 mins.The business practice is pathetic as they lowball the tuition and throw all kinds of fees to generate more profit. Other items like year end costume(one time use) at $95, video fee at $42, registration fee at $45 and ticket fee for $53

Milar Windsor Menard: Love Love Love this place!! Best faculty around!

Becky Izad: LOVE THIS DANCE FAMILY!!!

Jian Guo: Too expensive but the teachers are so nice

Queena Shi: Very money motivated, terrible service. Terrible place for little kids to learn dancing!

Anastassia Shinder: We love Dance Co. My child who didn't care much for dancing before now absolutely loves it and each week can't wait to attend classes, even on the days she is not well enough to go to school. She adores her instructors so much she thinks I should take them out for lunch! We will be continuing at this school for many years to come.

Kenny B: We are a 60+ couple who went for our wedding first dance lessons here. We were lucky to get Julia as our instructor. She is amazing. She quickly choreographed an impressive routine for our off-the-wall songs. Shout out for Arthur Murray and Julia!

Andrew: Sheryle and her staff have been absolutely delightful, professional and completely accommodating towards my partner and I who are raw beginners - five stars for customer service!

Deepika Bharti: Its a place where you get kind ,patient & lovely people as your trainer/Teachers, Even overall everyone is really warm.....They are like International Champions but you can never tell as they are just so humble!! If there is any iota of doubt or you're perturbed about the price and wanna go elsewhere, Let me assure YOU WILL GET TRUE EXCELLENCE!!......I highly highly recommend Anthony (kind, super fun, TRUE PERFECTION!!) & Curt (Soooo Patient, Fun ,YOU'LL NEVER BE BORED WHEN HE IS TEACHING )........Now go and start dancing :)

Dana Christopherson: Studio and teachers are really great. We have the intro package which teaches you a few easier dances to see what you like. There are social distance classes as well as zoom based ones (we have seen those for groups) and everyone is wearing a mask which is great.

Jenny Graham: A wonderful space, with wonderful students and wonderful teachers. Whether you’re a beginner or have danced for decades you’ll find a community of people waiting to welcome you and some of the best dance instruction you’ll ever receive.

Peter Kostka: Amazing instructors who focus on teaching you how to lead and follow first. We'd gone to a lot of dance schools before, and this is the first that really taught us how to dance as a couple.