Hollywood Academy of Dance and Gymnastics

I was looking for classes for my daughter. As soon as I told them that I had a 3year old, I was told that it was a wast of his time!!! 3 year olds don’t know anything and they will never learn the steps. He also told me that was his option take it or leave it. How rude! You should let people know that you don’t know how to teach to younger kids. I will NEVER recommend this place to anybody.

Great space with a massive main room divided between a padded gymnastics area and a smooth dance floor. Two medium sized dance rooms are perfect for private lessons. There’s also a coach’s room and a kitchen. A large parking lot really separates this studio from most, plus street parking is available. It’s a good space, easy to get to from the 405, and well managed. I recommend this studio highly.

The dances on Saturday nights (except the 2^nd Saturday which is dark) are very fun. There are all levels of dancers and plenty of floor space. There are waltz and foxtrot mixers and the music is very good.

What a fantastic facility! I really enjoyed the professional staff, friendly atmosphere and generally a great spirit of people loving what they are doing. With the two left feet that I have, they still took time patiently working with me and I guess I can move:) ! The dance floor is spacious, good acoustics, which doesnt interfere with the instructor’s voice. they keep everything very clean, which shows to me that the staff really cares about the place and the clients’ satisfaction. I have a 3 year old daughter that they can also accommodate because they have classes for kids as well. Definitely recommend it!

Whether you want to dance socially or professionally, this is the place to be.
All of the instructors are professional dancers or gymnasts, not just people who have taken a handful of lessons and are trying to regurgitate them to you (trust me, I have witnessed my fair share of fake «pros»), and they are very dedicated to their passion. They teach all ages and, while most lessons are private lessons, there are a variety of group classes to choose from as well. Some classes may be a little overwhelming for the strictly social dancer, but if you want to challenge yourself and keep improving, the classes work wonders. I have been dancing for 6+ years now and most of my improvement has been over the last year while taking classes here… and I have loved every minute of it.
As for social dancing, the dances they hold on the third and fourth Saturdays of the month are some of my favorite dances to go to. They have a lesson for the first hour or so, followed by about 3 hours of dancing. There is always food and drinks available, along with plenty of seating and two easily accessible bathrooms. Don’t worry if you’re by yourself, there are plenty of people to dance with and at all skill levels. I read a previous review that complained about the floor, but in my experience, the floor is actually very nice and not as hard on your feet as other places I have danced at. I definitely recommend checking out the dances and taking a few spins around the dance floor. Not happy with how you completed those laps? Take some classes! You won’t regret it :)

Save yourself the trip and go anywhere else. There is one bathroom, limited parking, and no signage. I have a better hardwood floor in my apartment. My feet hurt so bad the next day, I’d rather dance on the hotel floor at a competition.
If you’re a casual social dancer you might not notice the deficits, but if you’ve been around the block there are several better options for your money.

I like dancing teachers here and the studio is very nice. I’ve heard good reviews about the social dancing party here, but did not have a chance to attend yet. Hopefully soon!