Dance school · Bakersfield, CA · reviewed since 2016
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%63+40Reliability 28%43+12.1Replies to reviews 8%33+2.7Experts Score= 55Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.55SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 17 ballroom dance studiosiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 6%
4.5★★★★★21 Google reviews · 5 photos
86%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Civic Dance Center 4.5 out of 5 based on 21 reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Customers frequently cite a welcoming environment, diverse class options for various ages, and positive instructor interactions as key benefits. However, lower-rated feedback highlights concerns regarding poor management, customer relationships, and instances of perceived unwelcoming treatment toward specific demographics.
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews (86% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 21 Google reviews (13 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 7, 2026.
Service: Ballroom Dance Studio serving Bakersfield, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other ballroom dance studios
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
Civic Dance CenterBallroom Dance Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Civic Dance Center: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Civic Dance Center: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Civic Dance Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Civic Dance Center: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 33.D
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Star ratings
21 Google reviews we collected
4.5of 5
5 stars1886%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars15%
1 star210%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 13 written reviews
100%praise
Praise3100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
2topics
Would recommend267%
Staff & attitude133%
What customers talk about
We read 13 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“If you are interested in adult dance classes I highly recommend civic.”
“Wonderful, family friendly dance studio providing classes for all levels including beginner and intermediate adults!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MMelanie5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Civic has a variety of adult dance classes. I appreciate the quality of instruction and tailoring to every students dance capability. I love the adult ballet class Ann is amazing instructor. I have also tried the hip hop and advanced ballet. All the teachers make the class enjoyable. If you are interested in adult dance classes I highly recommend civic.
JJodiLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Wonderful, family friendly dance studio providing classes for all levels including beginner and intermediate adults! Exemplary training with a family community and inclusive environment. If you’re looking for a studio to call home, you’ve found it! 🤍🩰🎼
Reasonable price
AArabella6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★
The place was very not welcoming to me. Half the people there are white and because I was Hispanic I felt like they treated me differently.
JJon3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
My daughter took dance classes here as well as my niece. They offer class for toddlers to teens in many different types of dance .Tap,jazz,ballet,etc.
KKate1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
I love Civic Dance Center. I take 5 classes a week and have just started pointe. Love all the teachers and I have made lots and lots of great friends.
EEmalyne2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
I have danced there for almost 10 years and it is like a second home! I love dancing there, the owners are great, and I would highly recommend it.
Civic has a variety of adult dance classes. I appreciate the quality of instruction and tailoring to every students dance capability. I love the adult ballet class Ann is amazing instructor. I have also tried the hip hop and advanced ballet. All the teachers make the class enjoyable. If you are interested in adult dance classes I highly recommend civic.
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Jodi MitchellLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jodi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wonderful, family friendly dance studio providing classes for all levels including beginner and intermediate adults! Exemplary training with a family community and inclusive environment. If you’re looking for a studio to call home, you’ve found it! 🤍🩰🎼
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Amelia Lundberg1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Amelia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
