In Motion Dance Center

I don’t know why so many of the reviews for this business are «filtered,» but everyone should read them. But Unilocal keeps up the one complaint from the woman who felt discriminated against. Anyway, our kids have been going to In Motion for many years, and I can attest there is no racism. The studio owner and her sister are white, but both are married to non-​white men and their own children are bi-​racial. The majority of the students at In Motion are not white, as is fitting, since that matches the demographics of the area. However, I can tell you without a doubt that the reason Rena felt ignored was that the front office staff… well, there isn’t any. Sometimes they have a teenage student sit at the desk, but they never know anything about classes or payments. In Motion has as far as I can tell no business plan, no way of keeping track of payments, and they are random about letting parents know when they have performances coming up or costumes to be purchased. That said, they consistently turn out the best dancers in town, if not the county, and many go on to professional careers as performers. Plus Bobbi and her sister are mean, really mean. They are both often verbally abusive to the kids. So if you can put up with that, and the lack of organization, your son or daughter will get great dance training. But just know what you’re getting into.

I did get a call apologizing from the studio. I have not once in my life ever felt that way. I have never been to any business that acts like your not even there. According to the owner it was a mix up but regardless im not going back there it was such an awful feeling and experience.

This is more a reply to the person who first said to not go this dance studio unless you are white. So what gave it away that they only will take white dance students? Was there a sign that indicated «Whites Only», like they had back in the day? Were there swastikas or some other sort of neo nazi propaganda on the walls promoting racism? I’m pretty sure the answer is a big NO. Before you go off saying such slanderous things about a business and its owner, maybe you should get all your facts straight first. Now, I wasn’t there. I don’t know the full story. But this I do know.
In Motion Dance Center has the best teachers who throughout the time the business has been open, been of ALL races, not just white. The students, some of the best dancers I have every seen, are from different races, and again, NOT all white.
So, you are open enough to update your post and acknowledge that the owner called you, and apologized. I commend you on that. Yet, you feel that the experience was so traumatizing that you aren’t going back? I feel sad for your 2 girls. They are surely going to miss out on something great that this dance studio and its owner and staff has to offer, and has been doing so for a long time. Everyone is treated equally and there is a strong sense of family here. Students from the past come back to be teachers. The connection made between the students and the teachers are so strong, they last long past their time there. I’ve seen it, I’ve been part of it.
Ms. Adams, is a an award winning instructor and choreographer that has been teaching not only at her own studio, but at high schools in both Bonita and Chula Vista. Now, knowing that, and the diversity of the high schools and their students, do you still feel right in posting what you have said? In the end, rather than walk away, why don’t you give them a chance to show you what they really can do? That’s all I’m saying. That’s a better way to handle this than to just walk away. By the way, I’m Filipino, in case you’re wondering.

Rena, you are wrong. They have students and teachers of all nationalities and backgrounds and have for years. Good luck finding a more suitable studio for your children, but don’t trash people’s businesses.

Could not agree more with Amanda. I’m Hispanic and took dance classes at In Motion for years. Our daughter will be taking the Wiggles and Giggles class there as well. Looking forward to many more happy memories at In Motion.

It’s been a while since I was a student there, but I wanted to write a review since nobody else has.
In Motion is located on Bonita Road in the same center as Wells Fargo, Sapphire Lounge, and that ugly yellow monster sculpture.
They offer lessons in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, pointe, and I think basic tumbling classes from age 2-​adult. There are «wiggles and giggles» classes for the little ones that always look like fun, and I know certain students even paid for one-​on-​one lessons with instructors. There are two dance companies, the «in motion juniors» and «in motion seniors» that are audition based. The tuition was always reasonable, especially compared to other studios in the area.
They perform yearly at Bonitafest, the SD County Fair, IB Sandcastle competition, other SD events and dance competitions.
When I was there, they had a mini dance supply store inside with shoes, leotards, and other dancewear, so if you’re looking to buy something maybe they still have it and you won’t have to drive out of south county.