Studio 13 Dance

My daughter signed up for hip hop with Joy. She was usually late and was very unprofessional announcing to the class and parents she had to leave and go blow a «snot rocket». Then proceeded to tell my daughter she looked like a hot mess while dancing. We are now going to Gotta Dance. Stay away from this place!

We quit our other dance school because I thought studio 13 offered a class where my 4 and 2 years old can be in the same class. We were all excited when we walked into the studio. Soon as I see someone in the front desk, I notice she was stare at me and ask me if my child was who she think it was. She gave me a lesson that I shouldn’t enrolled her in the class. She was very rude especially it was their system flaw to begin with.
After learning that the class was not appropriate for my little 2 years old, they allow us to enrolled her in a parent and me class. Participating the parent and me class with my girl, I learn that the teacher shows favouritism towards to a specific girl (perhaps it was her daughter/​niece?). When this specific girl throws a tantrum, the instructor was so focus to calm her down and seem to forget all of the other children. I have no problem if an instructor brings their child/​relative to a class but not to a point that affects her ability to teach other students.

We are grateful to have our daughter dance at this Studio. The family atmosphere is very unique from other dance studios. Some of our daughter’s best friends are from the Studio. The owner has always welcomed our family with extreme kindness. Ms. Kristyn and the Studio 13 teachers really care for our kids. Thank you for all you do and keep up the good work.
–The Perez Family

I can’t believe I am the first person to review this studio? My daughter has been going to Studio 13 for almost three years and she couldn’t love it more. They offer classes that fit all experience levels and budgets. They have two beautiful locations in town. If you are thinking of putting your kids in dance… this is the place!!!

This is our second year at this studio and can’t say enough good things about it. From the owners to the other parents it’s like a big family here. If you want your child to learn and improve in their dancing then this is the place. Hands down best studio in Simi.

I am so grateful that our family discovered Studio 13 three years ago! Our oldest daughter, who is very tall for her age, suffers from severe scoliosis. Her choices for sports are limited and her interest in them even more so! She wanted to try dancing and my husband and I were excited to see her show an interest in trying something completely new. I was immediately impressed with the level of instruction that was happening at even the most beginning levels. The choreographers at our studio are unbelievably talented and their ability to pass on that talent to these young dancers is such a joy to witness. Our daughter, who is not a natural born dancer, was coming home and practicing every night, going on YouTube to watch other dancers and for the first time, really showing a passion for something!
Our daughter is definitely not a girl who «puts herself out there» so we were ecstatic to see her set a goal to be on Studio 13’s award winning competition team. I was also, of course, worried that because she was such a beginner, she would not make the team. THIS IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT OUR STUDIO!!! They created a novice tap team so that a whole new group of girls who would otherwise not get an opportunity to compete, were able to enjoy the experience of traveling, competing and performing. When these girls take their dance shoes off, you can’t tell the difference between a national champion and a first year beginner… all you have is a bunch of really nice kids who have a common interest.
I’ve read the negative comments from the other reviewer and I have to say, that although we are all entitled to our own opinion, I think it is unfair to maliciously try to bring down a business simply because you had a personal problem with its policies. At the recital Kurt G. referenced I was a backstage mom for both shows and not only did everything run smoothly, but the kids were happy (and completely clothed) and they were performance ready when their numbers were called! It was a great day!
One last thing, I live in Thousand Oaks. I drive to Studio 13 in Simi Valley four times a week. I have plenty of options closer to home but we have found a family at Studio 13 that is super fun, drama free and worth the gas!!!

With countless awards and recognition’s for studio excellence it’s no wonder that Studio 13 has become a force among the dance community in such a short amount of time. The teachers/​choreographers here are incredible. They work hard to bring out every child’s personal best. Their dance floors are top of line and have more than enough parent viewing areas for everyone to see their child’s progress, which has been a big complaint with other dance studios in the area.
My daughter has danced with Studio 13 for the past 4 years and look forward to many more years with our studio family. In this time I have watched her go from tot classes into a dedicated dancer. I have no doubt that the friendships made and true love for her sport will follow her into adulthood.
To the reviewer so concerned with their child’s’ underwear, I find your review very troubling. The reason the studio has this guideline for recitals and competitions is to ensure a polished, professional look to all dances and so that the bunchy white undies do not hang out of the sides of their leotards. If this is a deal breaker issue for you, you may prefer parks and rec classes. I hear that they do not have such standards. As a mom who has helped backstage at every recital that Studio 13 has produced, I can vouch for the fact that all moms backstage are working hard to get your child on stage, change costumes, change hairstyles, entertain, and care for their small groups of dancers so that the other parents can enjoy the show. To say that they are allowed to run around with no supervision is not only untrue, it’s ungrateful. Also, if you were the one working backstage, then you should have been the one supervising these same kids you claim to be unsupervised. But, luckily, Studio 13 has strict guidelines restricting men from changing groups of little girls. Also, the only time your «personal info» was distributed was when your email address was given to to your child’s backstage dressing mom so that she could introduce herself to you and you had to opportunity to ask questions. Not quite the scandal you are making it out to be.

If you want money drafted out of your account without permission then this is the studio for you! If I could rate a negative I would! My daughter danced here for a few months because it was recommended to me to be a great studio. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to our standards. Too much drama going on here and I don’t want my daughter exposed to it.