What's San Jose's top dance studio?
Photo: Starlite Ballroom/Yelp
Want to know where to go when it comes to dance in San Jose?
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, there's no shortage of high-caliber dance options to sample in and around San Jose.
To find the top dance studios in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)
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On One Studios
422 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose - East Valley / 680
On One Studios is San Jose's favorite dance studio by the numbers, with 4.8 stars out of 213 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp and 4,382 fans on Facebook. It's the top dance studio in the entire San Jose metro area, according to ClassPass' rankings.
"On One Studios (OOS) is a dance studio dedicated to spreading the passion, creativity and joy that comes with dance," per the business's profile on ClassPass. "Their mission is to spread the positive benefits that dance brings to the greater community. Their workshops and classes are open to people of all ages and skill levels."
"We are a student-first studio with over seven years of experience hosting workshops and events in the Bay Area," its Yelp page states. "We only hire instructors who are invested in the growth of their students, experienced in teaching — not simply dancing — and passionate about the art form of dance and its progression as a living language. You will not find instructors simply teaching choreography at our studio, but rather you will find mentors who are compassionate, thoughtful and student-first."
Learn more about On One Studios' different classes on ClassPass here.
Dance Theatre International
4075 Evergreen Village Square, #260, Evergreen East
Also among San Jose's favorites is Dance Theatre International, with four stars out of one review on ClassPass, three stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp and 750 fans on Facebook.
"Award-winning Dance Theatre International has been developing leaders who have realized personal success since 1994," states the business's ClassPass profile. "Empower yourself with the gifts of dance and theatre performance and positively impact every aspect of your life by building leadership, grit, confidence, courage, focus, respect, creativity, musicality, individuality, critical thinking, excellence, posture, health, flexibility, coordination, time management, goal setting, work ethic, grace, poise, strength, discipline, team spirit and loyalty."
See what people are saying about Dance Theatre International's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
Starlite Ballroom
5178 Moorpark Ave., #60, West San Jose
With 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp and 1,095 fans on Facebook, Starlite Ballroom has garnered plenty of local fans.
"Starlite Ballroom welcomes you to a dance studio in the heart of Silicon Valley conveniently located near San Jose, Cupertino and Campbell," its Yelp page states. "We offer wedding dance lessons, choreography, Latin dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons, social dancing, kids dance lessons and more. We take pride in offering a place where students learn to dance in a fun, social and welcoming environment."
Learn more about Starlite Ballroom's offerings on ClassPass here.
Park Avenue Ballroom
1042 Park Ave.
With 4.3 stars out of 28 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp and 345 fans on Facebook, Park Avenue Ballroom holds its own among the competition.
"Park Avenue Ballroom's focus is on you the dancer: Your needs, your goals and your success. We are well-known for creating dancers; that is, people who can dance comfortably with others at any level. Led by one of the areas most experienced and much-loved teachers, we offer a completely integrated wedding dance program with a unique guarantee. We have weekly dance parties, often with a fun theme, that are aimed at social dancers. Our studio has four dance spaces that give a private, intimate feeling," its Yelp page states.
See what people are saying about Park Avenue Ballroom's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
Dance Boulevard
1824 Hillsdale Ave., Cambrian Park
With 4.4 stars out of 31 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp and 1,856 fans on Facebook, Dance Boulevard is another popular local pick.
"Dance Boulevard was opened in 1996 as a small two teacher project," Dance Boulevard's Yelp page states. "As the years have passed everything has grown from two teachers to over 30, from 1500 square feet to over 10,000, from 10 initial students to over 17,000 customers our dance studio keeps getting bigger and better. Please come try us out for any of your dancing interests."
"Everyone and all levels are welcome," states the business's profile on ClassPass.
Take a look at reviews of Dance Boulevard's classes on ClassPass here.
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