Spotlight Dance & Fitness

Worst place ever to take your fiancé that's never taken a dancing class. Ladies, you know how tough it is to find a man who's willing to learn ballroom dancing with you. So, when he finally agrees to go, you want it to be the best experience ever. First off, the teacher started off the class by asking everyone to show her what they already knew. Right off the bat, that made us feel awkward while everyone else seemed to have prior knowledge. The instructor was unfocused, she kept trying to crack jokes that weren't funny (she said her name was America, not sure if that was true or not), and was rushing us to know a bunch of steps in 45 min. before the dance. Not once did she play music during the lesson, and she kept messing up on her instructions that another student was able to point out. The website says Beginner's Party, but that's not completely true. They divide the floor into Intermediate and Beginners for the lesson portion. So, just be aware that the dance has both levels. I don't mind that but the beginner's class should feel like a beginner's class and not an intermediate.  There's a free lesson before the dance if you pay the cover charge. My fiance was still learning the first steps when she was already moving onto turns and fancier moves. Which caused him to freeze up. He tried expressing his frustration but then this stupid lady said, well if you can't get the box then you shouldn't be here. Several students snickered and I was so upset I wanted to leave right then. The instructor did not say anything to that woman to point out that what she said was not appropriate for a beginners class. Nor did she take the time to help him figure out where he was having trouble. Instead she took his partner away for that segment and practiced with her. Which left him feeling even more awkward. We left as soon as the lesson was over with.  I've taken many lessons in my day, and I never met any instructor more unprofessional. We definitely didn't feel it was an atmosphere that made people less knowledgeable about ballroom dancing feel comfortable. Fortunately, my fiancé is willing try again at a different venue. Maybe the instructor was drinking beforehand, or maybe we should've come during a regular lesson but this place was not a match for us.

Awesome !
Highly recommend

I love Spotlight. I've been taking lessons with them almost 3 years now. The instructors are fantastic, whether you are in a lesson at the Spotlight studio or at their Experimental College classes in Davis. I think I've taken lessons with all of their instructors at this point. They will never ever make you feel bad, no matter what! I swear I have two left feet (I quit cheerleading as a child because I had such a hard time with the routines) but at Spotlight I feel like I'm on Dancing with the Stars! The dance floor at Spotlight is a perfect size. There are every level of dancer there, and everyone is extremely friendly. There are no cliques or groups that are just in the corner. Everyone talks with everyone and dances with each other. I wish I had the time and money to spend more time there! Whether you are an expert, or a complete beginner, you will fit in perfectly at Spotlight!