Studio 10 Dance

Nicole purchased the studio from Keith Banks and she has done wonderful things to energize and invigorate what was already a terrific program. You really appreciate how terrific the studio is when you watch the end of the year performance. The level of choreography is what I would see in a professional performance and the costuming is also impressive — by that I mean that the costumes may be form fitting and show off the dancer’s physique, but the dancers also aren’t dressed and made up to look like adults.

Best studio I have ever been to. This review is LONG over due I danced here for several years when Keith was the owner. I’m glad to see he sold it to the best person possible which is Nicole. She’s really amazing. If it wasn’t for Keith and Nicole I never would be where I am today :-) These instructors want you to be the best you can be and really help and correct you. It’s a little expensive but sooo worth it! Best dance studio around :-)

Please be careful about its business practice because it is not trustworthy,
I signed up my daughter for two dance classes but one of them had too few of students so the class kept on being cancel due to insufficient students. Although we were given a make up classes but it limits to a maximum of two and must be taken within the same season.
Because the class was cancelled for so many times, we decided to just ask for a refund which was refused and if we do not show up prior to the start of the class to sign up then go home afterward, you are not eligible for class retakes.
The owner was simply not a trustworthy person so please be careful.

If you are looking to perfect your dance technique, this is the best studio in the area. I haven’t been here in a while and am way overdue for a visit, but went here for many years and absolutely love it. My first class years ago was taught by Nick Lazzarini, winner of season one of SYTYCD.
Keith and Lisa are amazing people and great instructors. When you go to a class, you will get personal attention and will really improve your dance technique. They’ve got classes of all ages, all sorts of styles of dance, it’s great. The bad reviews really caught me by surprise.
Definitely need to go back for some classes, I really miss dance. Just got to get my flexibility back before I go back, and summon up the courage.
I’d highly recommend Studio 10. I had a lot of instructors there during my time. They are all very friendly, very knowledgeable, and great instructors overall.

Completely unprofessional receptionist on the phone. I had never heard of this studio before and was looking around for private lessons for our first dance at our wedding. I asked if teach private lessons and the girl said «for a wedding??» and laughed at me which came across as «are you serious?» and I could tell she was laughing with other people in the background. I thought that was just a little rude because I was just asking a question.

I really LIKE this dance studio. My 9 yr old loves dancing and they make dancing fun. They are priced right and are considerate group of people.
They are very accommodating and want to do the BEST for your child and that is the best thing I have noticed about the owners who are also dance teachers here. I am glad I found them!

I tried Studio 10 for adult classes based on a recommendation by a student and am so glad I did. I absolutely LOVE Studio 10.
The owner Keith is extremely knowledgeable and cares about every dancer that walks through his door. He takes the time to make sure dancers receive the support they need and will push you as hard as you want to be pushed.
I started taking ballet last fall and am already moving onto pointe for the first time in my life this fall. Their ballet instructor, Hunter, really knows what he’s doing and is an amazing teacher. I love taking classes with him because he pushes you, but in a way that isn’t too aggressive.
All of the teachers at Studio 10 are passionate about what they do. I only have experience with the adult classes, but if the kids classes are any reflection of the classes I’ve taken with Danny, Shannon, Keith, or Hunter, there’s no doubt they rock as well.
The only downside about Studio 10 is that it’s a little pricier than other studios in the area, but TRUST ME, it’s worth it. There’s a saying, «you get what you pay for,» and that is totally true in this case. It’s worth the extra dollar for the experience you get at this studio. In fact, it’s more than just a studio, it’s one large family. :)

My daughter is doing a Dance Camp this summer at Studio 10 and she loves it. The staff is great and my daughter is learning proper techniques of dance while having fun.

My daughter is now taking a class with Keith Banks. I am beyond impressed. His knowledge of anatomy and teaching the students where to get their strength is phenomenal. Jumps are getting higher, balance is greatly improved, the list goes on.
Melissa is also a teacher that my daughter has danced with this year. She can’t stop asking for more classes, and she has yet to work with others. So far, she is hooked on this studio.
Check it out for yourself. Amazing.

One of the first studios I found when moving to the area. The studio is really on Miller though it’s by the Safeway shopping center on Miller and Bollinger. It’s a nicely built studio, one building with three studios. They have many instructors that teach kids, ballet, hip hop, a little modern, etc. They have a lot of classes but seem to focus on the lyrical/​hip hop/​dance team styles. If that’s what you want, go for it.
My background, I grew up with ballet, and little modern, which I focused on (the pioneer styles especially, and a little contemporary) in college (got a BA in dance) and am passionate about.
I signed up my daughter, 3 ½ at the time, for the jr combo class (ballet and tap). She liked it well enough, but I felt it focused too much on trying to get them to copy positions. My home studio did more creative movement for little ones but the kids here, my girl included, did ok mimicking. It was the first class of the day and not infrequently was the office employee and/​or the teacher late, now and then, without keys to the studio rooms themselves. The teacher (Lindsey O.) was very nice, and also good at keeping the kids in line.
There is one bathroom available and any changing must be done in there, even for the little ones. I was halfway through putting on tights or something, and the owner asked me (nicely enough) to take her in the bathroom. She began in the summer and i signed her up again for fall but we are stopping this month. I’ve gotten quite frustrated, mostly with the office, because of confusion with monthly payment and with the class potentially canceling or combining with another.
I tried to choose a class for myself (28 yrs old) but wasn’t ready to try the modern because the teacher taught so many other styles as well and no one could describe it for me. I also had a hard time fitting anything into my evening schedule. I bought a 10-​class punch card, so I could try classes without committing, but have barely used it. In the fall, they began offering Fitness Dance at the same time as my daughter’s. It was really an exercise class but utilized a few dance-​like positions or exercises. It was ok but no one was actually committed to the class, I guess we all had punch cards, and the attendance was constantly changing so they canceled it. I was never informed (though I had been a consistent participant) of the cancellation until I showed up dressed and ready. I ended up sitting around during my daughter’s class, not unusual, but I was ready to exercise. The teacher (Karen) was young and very nice. We’re leaving the studio and I still have many punches left but I don’t have much intention on trying to use it up. Maybe will ballet, but we’ll see (I’m pregnant now, and it’s hard to get started somewhere new, especially now).
Monthly payments are due (or automatically withdrawn) on the first of the month but somehow it doesn’t apply only to that month. I **think** it pays for part of the previous month and part of the that month. When dropping a class, you have to give 4-​weeks notice. We decided to leave at least a month ago but when I called on Dec 1^st to give notice, it was too late to just finish with December and we had to go into January and pay for it too. grr.
For some reason I also had problems using their phone number, the call wouldn’t go through. They weren’t any help. And I’m not crazy about the website. The main thing I’d go see is the schedule but it’s something you have to download. Online registration was not very clear and there are no class descriptions.
I’m glad to be leaving.

I absolutely LOVE this studio! The staff are amazing, extremely gifts and friendly… and Keith is by far one of the best teachers around. I’ve danced all my life, but if it wasn’t until coming to this studio did I really find myself as a dancer. He is able to bring out the best in a dancer and is more than just a teacher, he is a coach and every since the first time I stepped into that studio, it has changed my life in such a positive way.
This studio is a place of community and growth. Studio 10 is truly the place the be! It is THE DANCE STUDIO TO GO TO IN THE BAY AREA!

This studio, while small, is a fantastic place to dance. If anyone cares, this is where Nick Lazzarini, winner of «So You Think You Can Dance» trained with owner Keith Banks.
I currently take classes with Keith, Brian, Nicole, Amy, and Galadriel. For more advanced ballet levels and pointe, Galadriel is the only teacher. I’ve enjoyed dancing in her classes (incl. pointe) for four years now. Unfortunately, there’s only one pointe level/​class.
Keith and Brian are both exceptional teachers who push students to their full potential — especially Brian.
Nicole and Amy are both USA dance drill directors/​instructors. They’re both great teachers.
However, I have heard from friends that the hip-​hop teacher, Shannon can be a bit rude. I don’t know myself, as I’ve never taken hip-​hop.
Class sizing can be a bit crowded unless you’re in more advanced classes. Always register for classes early!
I’ve been dancing there for 5 years now (I’m 13) and love it!
(P.S. They also have a dance team, Company 10.)