Ballroom dance instructor · Westminster, CA · reviewed since 2025
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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 28 dance studiosiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 96%
5.0★★★★★179 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.99★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare 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 Fred Astaire Dance Studios five stars based on 179 reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Customers frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and patient instruction provided to beginners, particularly for wedding dance preparation and group classes. Recurring themes include clear explanations of steps, friendly staff interactions, and a comfortable environment that encourages participation. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 179 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 179 Google reviews (166 with written comments, 15 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
Service: Dance Studio serving Westminster, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Fred Astaire Dance StudiosDance 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.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
99
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.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
99
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: 95.–
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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.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
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.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 51.–
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Star ratings
179 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars17899%
4 stars00%
3 stars11%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 166 written reviews
99%praise
Praise16299%
Complaints11%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
99%fair
Great price3038%
Reasonable3949%
Overpriced11%
Not sure911%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude7144%
Would recommend4226%
Quality & results2213%
Speed & response96%
Honesty & trust96%
Communication85%
Price & value21%
What customers talk about
We read 166 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The studio was very warm and welcoming and Slavik was super friendly and fun.”
“Would definitely recommend to anyone who even doesn’t dance very often… fun to get out of the comfort zone!”
“We had such a great experience at our first trial dance class!”
“Even in the group class, they cater to your needs and help you quickly learn new skills and challenge you to improve.”
“The instructors Slavik, Angela are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve.”
“Angela was very encouraging and great at explaining the steps to the dance.”
“We did a preliminary lesson to see how we liked it and then signed up for a very reasonably priced lesson package.”
People customers mention
Maria29 reviews
Angela23 reviews
Slavik21 reviews
Beach10 reviews
Haley6 reviews
Slavic4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
DDanika3 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 week ago★★★★★
I love this dance studio!! They always make me feel comfortable and welcome here. Slavik is a great dance instructor. He’s patient and explain all the elements well.
Great price
JJake3 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 week ago★★★★★
My fiancé and I had an awesome time with Slavik getting to learn some waltz and ramba moves! The studio was very warm and welcoming and Slavik was super friendly and fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone who even doesn’t dance very often… fun to get out of the comfort zone!
AAlyssa3 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 week ago★★★★★
Slavik was such a great teacher! Definitely recommend this studio for when you are learning your wedding dance! We had a great time
Mmaybrielle2 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 week ago★★★★★
Super fun 1st dance class! Slavik was really good. He made us very comfortable 🙌🏼
Ddee1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Had a great intro lesson here with Slavik! My fiance and I are total beginners who want to feel comfortable dancing in front of a group on our wedding day. The class introduced us to several styles of dance and was a lot of fun! We cant wait to come back!
MMegumi6 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Instructor Angela was very welcoming and encouraging. We are very new to dancing and wanted to get our feet wet for our wedding. As new people to dance, we had fun!
I love this dance studio!! They always make me feel comfortable and welcome here. Slavik is a great dance instructor. He’s patient and explain all the elements well.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 6 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Danika. It's wonderful to hear that you feel comfortable and welcome at the studio, and that Slavik's instruction has made a positive impact on your dance journey. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team.
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Jake Hamlin3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My fiancé and I had an awesome time with Slavik getting to learn some waltz and ramba moves! The studio was very warm and welcoming and Slavik was super friendly and fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone who even doesn’t dance very often… fun to get out of the comfort zone!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jake! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your fiancé enjoyed learning with Slavik and felt welcomed at the studio. Exploring new dances together is a fantastic way to try something different, and we’re glad you had fun stepping out of your comfort zone. Your recommendation means a lot!
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Alyssa Moore3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Slavik was such a great teacher! Definitely recommend this studio for when you are learning your wedding dance! We had a great time
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and for recommending our studio. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your lessons with Slavik and had a great time preparing for your wedding dance. Wishing you all the best as you celebrate this exciting occasion!
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maybrielle nabor2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews maybrielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Super fun 1st dance class! Slavik was really good. He made us very comfortable 🙌🏼
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that your first dance class was fun and that Slavik helped make you feel comfortable. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed your time with us.
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dee1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had a great intro lesson here with Slavik! My fiance and I are total beginners who want to feel comfortable dancing in front of a group on our wedding day. The class introduced us to several styles of dance and was a lot of fun! We cant wait to come back!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Dee! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your fiancé enjoyed your intro lesson with Slavik and had fun exploring different dance styles together. Feeling comfortable on the dance floor is such a great goal for your wedding day, and we’re delighted to be part of your journey. Looking forward to welcoming you both back for more dancing and memorable moments!
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Megumi T6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Megumi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Instructor Angela was very welcoming and encouraging. We are very new to dancing and wanted to get our feet wet for our wedding. As new people to dance, we had fun!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about Instructor Angela. It’s wonderful to hear that you felt welcomed and encouraged as you started your dance journey. Wishing you both lots of fun as you prepare for your special day!
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Jake Shota3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Angela was very encouraging and great at explaining the steps to the dance. We got a tour of the studio and a breakdown of the programs that they have
Price assessment: Not sure
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jake. It’s wonderful to hear that Angela’s encouragement and clear explanations made your visit enjoyable. We’re glad you appreciated the studio tour and the overview of our programs. Your feedback means a lot to us.
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Nguyen Ly1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Nguyen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My fiancé and I won a raffle for a free introductory lesson with Maria. We were def nervous at first, but with our instructor’s great personality and approach in sharing her passion with us, we felt comfortable and able to enjoy this new experience. Thank you so much for showing us what we can do and have an amazing time.
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words, Nguyen Ly. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your fiancé felt comfortable and enjoyed your lesson with Maria. Exploring dance together can be such a fun and memorable experience, and we’re thrilled you chose to spend that time with us.
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Ngoc Nguyen4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ngoc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a great experience at our first trial dance class! As complete beginners, we were a little nervous at first, but the instructor - Maria, was very patient, friendly, and made us feel comfortable throughout the class. Everything was explained clearly, and we had so much fun learning the steps. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try dancing for the first time!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and kind words about your first class and your instructor, Maria. It’s fantastic to hear that you felt comfortable and welcomed, and that you enjoyed learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Your recommendation means a lot, especially to those considering trying dance for the first time.
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James Woloszyn8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amazing experience. Just booked a full set of lessons.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm, James. We're delighted to hear you had an amazing experience and appreciate your decision to continue your dance journey with us. Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
