Honolulu Dance Studio

This is a great studio. The staff is very welcoming and enthusiastic. They raise the barr and challenge the dancers every time. We recently move to HI, and joining the studio really made the transition much easier for my girls. I do REALLY wish they offered Tap though.

My daughter started dancing at HDS last summer and has been very happy. Her dance skills are improving as well. We were welcomed to the studio right away. Miss Cathy (director) has a heart of gold and has a strong & loving team. Great role models for my daughter! Thank you!

Our family loves HDS… the positive learning environment, christian atmosphere, instructors that help develop self-​esteem, we find it rare in today’s compeititive society to find a dance studio that competes with humbleness and develops character.

Honolulu Dance Studio is AWESOME! My daughter does ballet and went to the Summer Intensive here to branch out a bit. The staff was so welcoming and supportive she felt right at home, even though she is shy. They encourage confidence and enthusiasm and have very upbeat, friendly attitudes. The directors, Molly and Cathy, take the time to know the kids and provide encouragement and instruction. They also work with the students to build a good community within the class. I wish she could go year round, the dance training and instruction is TOP NOTCH! I am amazed at the skill and technique of all ages of HDS dancers. HIGHLY recommend for all different types of dance and fitness!

I just started taking classes as a drop-​in here and I love it! HDS is centrally located near Ward Centers, close to Office Depot. They offer a TON of classes for kids, teens, and adults, ranging from ballet to lyrical jazz to hip hop to zumba. I’m mostly taking ballet and contemp/​jazz classes, and I have not been disappointed. In the adult classes there is a pretty wide age range, with everyone from high schoolers to senior citizens. Class sizes seem to vary with the time of the class. I went to a Monday night contemp class and there were about 8 girls. My Saturday afternoon jazz class had at least 16.
The instructors here are great and the students are very friendly and laid-​back. It’s been nearly six years since I took any formal dance classes but the students and staff here made me feel so welcome and at home. Cathy Izumi, the director of the studio, is probably the nicest woman in the world. I spoke to her on the phone at least 5 times before deciding to come in for a class; she was so kind and encouraging. Also, she is still hella flexible and can definitely still dance, so I have mad respect for her. Her son and daughter also teach classes at the studio.
Parking can be a problem depending on the time of your class. There is a small lot in the front of the studio, but it can fill up quickly (especially on Saturdays, when the studio is busiest). You could park in the Nordstrom Rack parking lot and walk over (which takes about 3 minutes), but I heard people have gotten ticketed for doing that. Also, classes are a bit pricey if you’re a drop-​in student like me. It is $ 20 for a 1-​hr or 1.5-hr class. They have 4, 8, 12, and 16-​class cards available which makes tuition slightly cheaper. All in all, I will continue to take class here because I think the studio is great and the location is convenient.