Dance & Company

This studio is amazing. My daughter has been dancing here since they opened their doors in 2009. The teachers across all ages are amazing. This studio is technique based and teaches the students how to dance properly. They also teach the students how to encourage their peers. I have seen so many friendships come out of this studio. The owners are also amazing. The mother/​daughter duo, Lisa and Katie truly love what they do and it shows in the staff they have hired and the families that continue to bring their kiddos here. Since this is not a competition studio, the students get to showcase what they have learned in their annual production. The kids shine and the dances are beautifully done. My kiddo looks forward to showing off her skills every year to our family. On another note, they have adult dance and fitness classes too. I currently am trying to learn tap, and have never taken dance classes in my life (and I’m 40), but their adult beginning tap has given me a taste of what these kids do everyday… and yes some of them are here everyday. Pilates is another class I take weekly here, and let me tell you my core and stomach area is loving it. I don’t think I’ve looked better since I’ve had my kiddos. Huge Thank You to Lisa, Katie, entire staff and the other parents who have become a second home!

«OK» is about right :-) Plus-​side: Owners are knowledgeable about dance; instructors we had were very good; dance space is large enough; classes are not over-​crowded in our experience (2 classes only). Minus-​side: Owners are tough business people and can come off as such unfortunately; ½ the year is devoted to getting dance routines ready for summer performance. Since our own children had other summer plans, it was discouraging for them to keep practicing on 1 routine for 5 months or so for a performance they knew they couldn’t be in :-(
Our take-​away: take classes where owners have better people-​skills (I volunteered at the main desk & wanted to help them with occasional conflicts but it wasn’t my place) and where children/​students are learning dance for its own sake and not for a scheduled performance!!!
DC is great if you want the students to finish their dance for the year w/​a summer performance & you follow all studio rules for payment etc.

Dance&company the best dance studio in San Diego. Good teacher, good staff, and the owners are the best people in the world!

This is a great dance studio for kids. My kids love it and they have been her for almost 3 years now. The dance teachers are great with the kids. Friendly staff members also. Tell them I referred you.

This review is all about renting this studio.
My experience renting this place was absolutely wonderful. It was a last minute call since the previous studio I had called made a mistake in our reservation. Three days before our needed rehearsal day, I called and a receptionist took all my information. Katie, the owner, promptly returned my call and made the reservation. She was very friendly and kept an open line of communication with me throughout the whole time period between when I booked to the day we entered the studio. There were no misunderstandings because she was so thorough. Great customer service. :)
I had a group of about 25 dancers and there was more than enough room for us. The facility was very clean and well organized. We were very thankful for the back door to the alley; even with all the fans in the place it was hard to cool down. We definitely had to stand outside during the breaks.
Otherwise we had a great time and got a lot done. We would definitely go back.

Dance & Company is not just a dance studio, it is a family. We have moved from a few different studios looking for a fun, family oriented atmosphere and we are MORE THAN HAPPY with the staff at Dance & Company. Not only has my daughter improved dramatically in the past year, but the bond this studio has is like no other. The staff is friendly, loving and full of knowledge. They make a point to have a relationship with every student. Would recommend EVERYONE to try this studio out!!! You will not be disappointed!

We enrolled our daughter at Dance & Company back in Sept. ’13 and we have never regretted it. D&C is the first and only dance company we’ve ever been a part of, as our daughter is our eldest child… we were quite inexperienced parents of a little dancer. Lucky for us, we knew someone (who is also part of the D&C family) who recommended and raved about them. We had to check it out for ourselves… :-)
From the very start, Katie (co-​owner and artistic director) has been very friendly, attentive, thoughtful and shows so much interest and investment in our daughter. We feel very blessed to have found such a safe, nurturing, and enriching space at which our daughter can grow into her dance abilities. She absolutely loves it… she loves her dance instructor, Miss Sandy… she loves the friends that she has made in her dance class, and she thrives from all the instruction, support and encouragement she receives from her D&C family.
She just participated in her first annual production (recital) at the Poway Performing Arts Center this past weekend, and what an amazingly enriching experience it was for her. We had several friends and family attend to watch her perform, and they were all so proud of how much she has blossomed and the confidence she has gained and exudes on stage (thanks to D&C). Furthermore, they were amazed and impressed at the wonderful family culture and environment that is cultivated within this Company.
We will be adding on extra classes for our daughter so she can continue to learn and grow. We would also very much like to start sending our son for dance classes as well (he was just amazed at seeing his big sister on stage).
We are so happy that our little family is part of the D&C family…

I don’t get to make there as often as I’d like, but this studio is the best! The owners are very friendly and professional and I’ve loved every class that I’ve taken. It can be very intimidating as an adult to take dance classes since you’ll likely be surrounded by kids. But, I take the adult ballet and pilates classes whenever I can I always leave with a smile.

Dance and Company hosted a terrific Hip Hop Dance Party for our tween-​aged son! We reserved the entire studio (two dance rooms, main lobby, and one bathroom) on a Sunday afternoon. Although the studio provides basic party décor, food (pizza and birthday cake), paper products, and crafts, we elected to bring in supplies (including extra banquet tables for food and a card table for cupcakes — chairs are provided) and to have longer dance time instead of crafts. The studio’s flexibility really helped ease the party planning. The smaller room was designated for food and mingling, while the larger room was designated for dancing.
Because there were about 18 kids ranging from ages 3 — 16 years old, Dance and Company provided a wonderful choreographer who helped all the kids (with or without dance experience, and including special needs) in a simple routine that featured our birthday kid and his favorite song («Happy»). There was more than enough room for all the kids to dance freely — including parents AND grandparents. Multi-​generational fun and fitness through dance.
Thank you Katie, Valerie, and Dance & Company for a memorable Dance Party!

Found this studio when I was looking for dance classes for my 3 year old daughter. She loves it here and talks about dance all week. Exceptional instructors with a lot of experience teaching small children. Friendly and helpful owners and staff. Their pricing structure is very reasonable in both price and flexibility which every parent knows is critical for the fickle five and under set. I highly recommend parents with kids who think they might want to dance come here and see how fun it can be.

My daughter and I have been part of the Dance & Company family for a few years now and we couldn’t be happier. From the moment we stepped into their doors, we were welcomed with open arms. Katie & Lisa always make customer service their number one priority and it is evident. Though, sometimes it’s incredibly busy (rightfully so), everyone is greeted with respect and handled in a professional and friendly manner. The proof is in the pudding. Just go hang out one afternoon and observe how everyone interacts with one another; Especially the older girls. There are no «clicks» or «dance mom» situations. Everyone supports each other, treats each other with respect and encourages each other to be their best. There is no other place I want my dancer growing up. It’s like a second home to us and we are so grateful to have found this neighborhood spot! We don’t live in Mira Mesa/​Sorrento Valley and in fact, we drive quite a ways, but we wouldn’t change it for the world. It’s worth every minute we spend in the car! I also love to pop into Mat Pilates on Wednesdays/​Saturdays when my schedule allows. Lisa does a great job of catering to her demographic, depending on who is in class each time. If you’ve never done Pilates before and you’re feeling intimidated… don’t worry! This is the class for you.
We first found Dance & Company through A-​List top 5 dance studios in San Diego a few years ago. They have been in the top 5 (if not top 2) since opening their doors. Their prices are incredibly competitive, their productions are top notch and nothing but fun and their warm and loving studio environment is unbeatable.
Thank you for giving our family the gift of dance!

Dance & Company is the very BEST dance studio in all of San Diego!!! My daughter has grown tremendously as a dancer in ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. The instructors are incredible and the owners ensure every dancer is growing and learning every day. I highly recommend this dance studio for children and adults. I am very passionate about dance and sincerely appreciate how much has been poured into my daughter to see her blossom into a beautiful dancer inside and out!

Dance & Company is an incredibly inspiring place to be!
Classes are taught by qualified and passionate instructors with years of experience dancing and teaching. They are very knowledgeable of dance technique and apply it to classes that are engaging and fun! With this high level of instruction, I have seen dancers grow into strong technicians with the creativity of movement to approach any style of dance. There are classes for dancers of any age and ability level, including amazing classes for adults, which are extremely hard to find!
The owners, Katie & Lisa, are wonderful and welcoming. They treat every student as part of their dance family, and encourage them as such. I have never been a part of a dance studio where owners, staff, instructors, families, and students share such love and support for each other! They truly care about the success of EACH dancer.
I strongly recommend Dance & Company for anyone interested in dance instruction. It really is the perfect place to learn and grow!

My 3 year old daughter is a student at Dance & Co. She is currently enrolled in the Toddler combo class on Thursday. We went to see what the school was like on a Saturday and it was extremely busy (but in a good way). Upon arrival, I was greeted by Lisa (the owner) and she was very warm and welcoming. I felt completely at ease with making the decision that this would be the school for my daughter.
Anyway, she immediately fell in love with it and so we decided to have her attend the Thursday session going forward. The class size is smaller and I love it. The instructor, Miss Amy, is absolutely wonderful. All the students adore her to the utmost (although my daughter sometimes wander away from her). As a mother, you always fear of someone who may not understand the lack of comprehension of a young child, luckily for me, her instructor is EXTREMELY patient.
What I love about this school: First and foremost, it’s literally 3 – 5 minutes from my home, the price is reasonable and the staff is über friendly. They’re very cordial and professional. Albeit that it’s a tight space to squeeze into when people are leaving and coming to class, I wouldn’t give it one star less. I’m thoroughly happy with the decision I’ve made in having my daughter attend here. I love seeing my daughter’s face light up each time she’s in class.
My other reason for recommending this place is they offer other classes such as Pilates which I’m hoping to make time to attend soon also.
Parents, if your little one is itching to try out ballet and you are in or near the Mira Mesa area, give this place a try, you might like it.

My daughters and I have been coming to this studio since it opened it’s doors almost six years ago! They provide a great variety of both dance and fitness classes for all ages from small children through adults. We love the atmosphere and the «family feel» this studio has. The staff is a lot of fun, very knowledgeable, and willing to work with you, no matter the level you are at. The mother/​daughter team who own and operate the studio go out of their way to provide and nurture a great atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome.
Thanks to Dance and Company for giving us this terrific place to go dance, exercise, laugh, and learn!

Dance & Company is the best studio I have ever experienced. I have been a dancer for over 30 years and been to a number of studios (San Francisco, LA, San Diego). Needless to say, when it came time for my daughters to learn to dance I did a lot of research and tried out a lot of studios. We’ve been here for over 4 years and D&C will be our studio for life! They have all the major pillars of a great studio.
Customer Service: Office staff and owners are very transparent about their policies and so very helpful to work around challenges. When I have come to them with questions they have a very open communication policy. Katie, Lisa, staff and instructors always take the time to help me, even if the studio is bustling with activity. There have been times where I ask questions that they’ve already answered or sent out in email but they always take the time to communicate with me. They never make me feel like I’m wasting their time with questions. They really take the time to help my daughters find the best solutions to suit our needs (whether it be dancewear/​shoes or questions about classes). Super affordable and clear payment schedule. Awesome class make up policy.
Instruction: The instructors are knowledgeable not only about the dance curriculum, but also about teaching/​learning techniques. My daughters have really blossomed as strong technical and talented dancers under the instruction of the fantastic staff. The instructors are technically sound, creative, and the classes always help push students to their highest level of ability without being unnecessarily demanding. There is a wide variety of classes and specialists teaching each class. The summer show is an amazing production and I would need another hour to describe how awesome it is to see the kids perform in this state of the art show!
Atmosphere: A mom and daughter run studio, the family atmosphere shines through. People are so warm and welcoming and there isn’t any judgement, competitiveness, nor cattiness that is so common in other studios. Every one is so friendly, from the owners, staff, instructors, and even the members.
In short: Dance & Company is a phenomenal studio!

Love this place! Small and intimate studio where you are welcomed like family. My daughter of 2 takes the toddler combo class and she loves it. Miss Amy and Sandy her teachers are great at keeping the kids engaged and not to mention super patient. Bottom line if you are looking for a dance studio you will love, go see the Owners Lisa and Katie. They are the best! I forgot to mention it’s very affordable too…

I placed my daughter in the ballet/​tap toddler combo class at Dance & Company in August 2011 when she was about 2.5 years old. She’s been dancing for almost a year now and she loves it. She’s made such progress too. This was her very first activity that wasn’t mommy-​and-​me, so it was a huge deal for us.
It took my daughter close to 6 months to be comfortable dancing without me being in the actual studio. I’m so glad we stuck it out because she is so good at dancing, she’s a natural. All the instructors, as well as the owners, a sweet mother-​daughter team, whom we absolutely love, have been very patient with us which I truly appreciate. I often felt embarrassed that I was the only parent sitting in the room, but the owners reassured me that everything was okay. They allowed me to stay in the room until my daughter was comfortable and ready to dance without me. This helped increase her confidence and trust, while making her a better dancer.
Needless to say, they’ve really helped my daughter grow not only in dance, but socially as well. Since she is the only child, dance class was her time to interact with other kids. The instructors give praise when praise is due, the students are taught to respect each other and of course have fun too.
My daughter recently performed in the 4^th Annual Summer Production and I was impressed at how organized the dance studio was in preparing for the big event and hosting the actual event. I could not be more proud to say that my daughter is a student at Dance & Company. They are local, they care about the community and the well being of their students. They recently started a class for kids with special needs. I thought this was so admirable since not many places offer this type of service. The passion that drives Dance & Company, the owners and instructors, reflects on to the students which I feel is extremely important in a dance studio.
It’s only been a year, and I’ve seen my daughter progress so much. She is only 3.5 now, I can’t wait to see what else she will learn and what other milestones she will achieve while she is a student here.
I highly recommend Dance & Company to families with small children who are interested in dance. They also have a variety of classes for adults as well.

Very helpful staff! I have only taken 1 class there but am very happy with the customer service as well as the ballet teacher for adult beginning ballet. If you are looking for a studio that is friendly and affordable, then come to this one. I took a class recently with San Diego School of Ballet and feel like Dance & Company is more affordable and the class size is smaller– which means you will get more individualized corrections from the instructor. I find that in some other studios, the instructor and students talk a lot about non-​dance related things and it is a pet peeve of mine. At Dance & Company, the instructor and students are there to dance (not socialize).
The only downside to my experience at Dance & Company is that the classroom that the Thursday adult ballet class is held in is small. It feels very cramped when doing floor work.
All in all, I highly recommend this place if you live nearby! I just wish that they offered more adult intermediate classes!

Took lessons with my wife for our first dance at our wedding. Our instructor helped us coreograph the whole thing to probably the most kickass song ever «Lady» by Styx. Lets just say it was the best thing ever and everyone at the wedding was super impressed. and not just because i look good in a tux.
Highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a great dance staff and a variety of dance class options.
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