Dance Austin Studio

I had an awesome experience at Dance Studio Austin when I visited Austin. I took three different classes on Saturday. And truly enjoyed them all and the staff is amazing. It is definitely a must visit if you are looking for a good studio in the area!

Had my first class and it was so amazing! The staff is super friendly, non pretentious and I was made to feel super comfortable! The class was great and I am such a beginner but they walk u thru everything step by step so it was easy to pick up (with a little practice)!! Can’t wait to go back! Boy am I going to be sore tomorrow!!!

Dance & Escape Dance Co. The Best Dance Studios in Riverside County!
Owner & Founder, Elina Sarai Avina, is a phenomenal instructor who doesn’t make you feel belittled or awkward.
Elina, is truly dedicated to the profession of dance. She is a professional dancer who is completely in love with the idea of teaching children, kids and adults, the art of dancing. Adults, teens and kids can get involved in fantastic classes for a very fair price.
I absolutely loved it!
I LOVE taking classes at this studio. The instructor is amazing!
Everyone is very friendly and helpful — a family studio feel.
Do yourself a favor and visit Dance & Escape Dance Co Studio, Today!
I highly recommended to all my family and to all my friends who truly want to learn to dance.

Best and friendliest dance studio around! Incredible classes with talented and energetic teachers! Great swag too! Adults, teens and kids can get involved in fantastic classes for a very fair price. LOVE IT!

I could not be happier with this studio. I have very little experience with dance but I wanted to get into it, and I saw the wonderful reviews for Dance Austin Studio so I gave it a shot. I’m so glad I did! The staff is friendly, the studio looks professional but not intimidating, and I’ve improved so much in just a few sessions. The rates are reasonable, too.

I LOVE taking classes at this studio. I take adult ballet it’s very fun. The instructors are amazing! Everyone is very friendly and helpful — a family studio feel.

I am having a real internal struggle with writing this review because while I want the world to know just how amazing this place is, I want to keep it a secret so only I can enjoy the pure awesomeness that is Dance Austin Studio.
I grew up a dancer and stopped when I got into college. I have wanted to get back into dancing and as all adults, was really intimidated with the fact that, well, I have to dance. I am certainly not in the same shape as I was in when I danced regularly soooooo, moving my body was not something I thought would be attractive.
Fast forward to my first Video Vixen class and SOLD! Chi Chi is a phenomenal instructor who doesn’t make you feel belittled or awkward. The entire class is about feeling sexy in your skin and just letting loose! Kory is awesome as well along with EddyJay and well… EVERYONE!
Do yourself a favor and try out the class. You can even sign up to do a dance performance they have twice a year. I did it and while I was nervous as all get out, it was so so so so so much fun!
I look forward to Mondays now.

Saying that this studio has absolutely changed my life in every way is putting it lightly. I LOVE this place! I always dreamed of being a dancer, but my family didn’t have money for dance classes when I was a kid. However, I continued to dream about it until I, in my thirties, was finally able to muster the courage to pursue my life-​long fantasy. I randomly stumbled upon DAS through a Google search and decided to give it a try. Best decision of my life! This is an extremely warm and inviting studio that only employs instructors who genuinely care about the students’ goals. I had two left feet when I started, but after much effort and dedication, I have seen myself blossom into a person I would actually call a «dancer». That is huge for me! Through this continued experience, I feel like I have gained bounds of confidence, and a mindset of being able to accomplish anything I put my mind to. Its hard to remember what my life was before DAS came along, and I will continue to invest as much time here as I can. Please give it a try!

Overall, my experience was pretty good. I went on a Saturday for an adult beginner hip hop class. I’ve been meaning to exercise more and it helps when there is a set schedule and other people to work out with!
We started with a light warm up routine which involved some light cardio and crunches. Then we learned a basic 1 minute choreograph to a song. It was pretty interactive the teacher was very high energy and fun. One thing I didn’t like about the instructor though, was he didn’t know how to count to beats. It got a bit confusing, when he just hummed along to the song and would forget how the song went…
But other than that, the beginning hip hop class is definitely a good start to my exercise routine! They have a $ 5 off your first class if you check in on Unilocal,and if you are a student you get $ 10 off their 10 class package!

I’ve taken a few of the Video Vixen classes with Chi Chi and I absolutely loved it. I have so much fun every time I come and I leave feeling so much sexier than I would with a typical gym work out. I highly recommend the classes here.

Stiletto fit classes with Chi-​Chi were fun. She selects great instructors with positive personalities so you will enjoy the class. No attitudes. I liked the master classes. Good mix of topics & instructors with professional dance experience. You don’t have to be a master to attend some classes — just willing to learn steps quickly.

Y’all. This place is so much fun. You get a fantastic workout and the instructors are friendly and caring. I LOOK FORWARD to exercising because of these upbeat and informal classes. They have classes for all skill levels (including no skill, like myself!). As someone who lacks any reasonable coordination or rhythm, I can speak to that from experience!
I onlllyyy wish the classes were a teensy bit less expensive, because $ 15 a class, a few days a week really adds up. Look for the $ 100 10 class pass they do every once in a while, it makes it more affordable!
P. S. Jenny is absolutely infectious in her BUTI Yoga class– you feel like a million bucks afterwards!

Love this place!!! The instructors are enthusiastic and passionate and get their students PUMPED. I LOOOVEEEE Jenny Kemp’s BUTI Yoga class. She’s personally invested in every student and is genuinely excited about the progress they make in her class– which is easy with her direct, fun, sweet guidance. AND HER PLAYLIST IS THE FREAKIN BOMBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

Love this place. Love. The instructors are fun, talented, and come up with choreography that makes it easy to get a fantastic work out in.
I’ve been a dancer since I was 4, but you definitely don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy these classes. They’re challenging, but in a good way. Everyone’s attitude is fantastic from the receptionist to the students to the actual choreographers.
This place is definitely all about having fun and getting fit :).
I’m sure all the instructors are incredible, but I’ve only had experiences with Eddejay (intermediate hiphop) and Chichi (Video Vixen), both of which are great.
Intermediate hip hop is just that. Not for the pros, but not for the beginners. Eddejay picks fun songs that you probably know/​have heard so you can feel the music.
Video vixen is definitely a sassy hiphop class mainly for girls, but I’ve seen a couple of guys there. You’re definitely shaking your booty in this class: D.

This place is just okay. I’ve been disappointed with my experiences here. They promote the studio as a place to just «drop-​in,» but it’s happened many times that I went to a single class and they had already learned a whole dance. Therefore I spent the whole time at my «beginner» class struggling to catch up. I forgave it the first time. Then it happened again and again.
I also took a Tap series, which was better. I wish they offered Advanced Tap classes, but Dance Austin seems to be more hip hop and fitness based.
Aside from Tap, the class I’ve returned to again and again is Limber and Lengthen, an hour stretch class. You get the benefits of yoga without as much of the structure, and a little more casual. If I go back to Dance Austin, it’d be for this class.

There is no question why this place has an average of 5 stars!!! By far the best dance studio in Austin. I’m incredibly happy that I found it. I haven’t really loved most of the studios I’ve tried in the past few years. Plus, if you find a studio geared towards adults, it’s usually more fitness based than dance based. Dance Austin has both fitness classes (Zumba, lengthen/​limber) and dance classes (hip hop, lyrical, belly dancing, ballet, sexy stiletto, etc.). I was really glad to find that the hip hop class was actually a dance class focused on choreography rather than simply doing jumping jacks and lunges to HIP HOP MUSIC. (Speaking of the music, it’s aweeeeeesome here). The atmosphere is also great. Lots of smiling and laughter. Comfy couches in the lobby. Cubbies to store your things. Bathrooms to change in if you come after work.
The scheduling is very convenient. You can sign up online until 2 hours before the class begins. No need to commit to one specific class at a certain time every week. Since my schedule is always changing, I think this is a huge plus.
As a «penny-​pincher», I also appreciate the class passes that they offer. The more classes you buy in advance, the more of a discount you receive. The only catch is you have to use pre-​paid classes within 60 days. I doubt this will be a problem… my wallet might get mad at me, but my body won’t!

I can’t speak for the other teachers here or the group classes, but we had 2 private lessons with Jess/​j Jessica. She was terrific! We learned so much in those two lessons and she was very willing to teach us what we wanted to learn rather than follow a one-​size-​fits-​all approach which is what you get with classes and which can be frustrating.
In two lessons we really learned a lot– more than we expected and enough to «dance in public».
She sometimes runs an ad on Craigslist where you can get an otherwise unpublished, lower price for your first two lessons. We’ll be back for more!

I am SO happy I found this place! Dance Austin Studio has great instructors and classes, and I’m getting such good workouts — finally!
You see, I’m an acupuncturist, so taking care of my health is very important to me. But after years of school and lots of debt, I found exercise falling out of my life. Really the thought of running or going to a gym makes me cringe. But dancing has always been a joy for me, and now that I’ve found Dance Austin Studio, I’m never going back to being out of shape again.
I bought a monthly pass, which is definitely worth it if you want any kind of exercise routine. Just this week I’m going to 4 or 5 classes. It’s not pure dance classes — a lot of them are a dance/​exercise fusion, which is great for staying in shape.
Also Chi Chi (the manager I believe) was really kind and accommodating when I had a special request. Everyone there has been very welcoming. I truly can’t express how grateful I am to have found a place that makes me want to keep exercising. Dance Austin Studio is amazing!

I’ve been to a few classes here over the last week or so and am so happy with my experience that I went ahead and bought a 10-​class card last night. I hate putting in my cardio hours, but I am actually looking forward to going to the Zumba class tonight and I really can’t wait for hip-​hop tomorrow!
I think that the charm is partly due to the friendly and open teachers and the fun and energetic attendees. The other charming aspect is the prospect of a flatter stomach and a perkier derrière.
So if you’re looking for a friendly group of gals (and a few guys!) to dance around and lose the jiggle with, this might just be your place.

What??? You haven’t checked out Dance Austin Studio yet? You are TOTALLY missing out. The location is central and great. Once you arrive, ou walk in and you are greeted by an awesome staff and are shown into a wonderful studio space. Clean, brand spanking new floors, mirrors, great sound system. This great space really sets the tone for a great class.
I took the Hip Hop Yoga and it rocked my face off. Sarah was an amazing teacher and I am not a yogi by any means but the cool vibe of the music made me feel like I could do anything. She is fun, patient and leads the class through a really amazing 55 minute yoga class to a playlist of great jams.
I had such a great experience, I can’t wait to check out other classes on the schedule and you can bet I will be bringing my friends to Sarah’s Hip Hop Yoga every Monday night. Come on out. Bring your mat, shake off the day and get ready to have a great time!