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.
Review Source: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!
Review Source:This is my favorite place to dance in Sacramento. Â I am very excited that Spotlight is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this coming weekend. Â I love how friendly and welcoming all the dancers and teachers are. Â Any new dancer will feel at ease and any veteran dancer will be challenged in the higher level classes. Â I can't wait for the holiday party season to start with their Halloween Party, Black and White Ball and New Year's Eve party.
Review Source:My boyfriend and I have been dance club hopping, and have only just been here. We meant to go much sooner, but their calendar was hard to manage. A brief chat with the staff, and I got the date of their next West Coast Swing lesson and party, and we danced the night away!
I have never felt so free and un-judged. As well, there was zero creep-factor. The instructor was a whiz, and despite being young knew every inch of what he was teaching. He gave honest feedback, consistent demonstrations, and didn't show-off overly much. (He was cute, though.) I appreciated that every minute of class was positive and functional, with no wasted time for the teacher to sort out his lesson or laugh at his own jokes.
We plan on coming back for every WCS event, and maybe even getting bold and branching out. I rarely feel comfortable pushing my skillset, but this is the absolute best place in Sacramento to do it.
My second home! It's probably one of the most reasonably priced dance studios in the Sacramento area. Great for the casual social dancer, the avid performer, or the enthusiastic competitor. When you are here, you really are among family.
They've recently added an exciting hip hop program to the mix. Be sure to check out Capitol Roots as well.
Spotlight Rocks! Â
There is definitely something for your dancing here! Â If you just want to social dance, it's great for that. Â If you are interested in competition, they've got that too. Â Want to perform a routine to a song you love? Â Yep, they got that too...twice a year--May and December. Â Getting married? Â Yep they can choreograph that (your dance, not your wedding..well maybe, I've never asked)! Â Need fitness? Â Check out zumba and PiYo! Â Just need something to do instead of watching TV? Â Pick a night, they've got a class or two for you.
Be careful, though, I warn you that it might quickly become your second home!
Of course I love Spotlight!  It is like my second home.  Everyone is very accepting, encouraging, and the teachers are very nurturing whatever level of dancer you are.  It is a very warm environment.  I am there 6 nights a week taking classes.  If you are looking for a great place to dance, this is  the best that the Sacramento area has to offer!
Review Source:The Spotlight is a cozy dance studio with good instructors, a decent sized dance floor and good music selections.
I've been to many lessons at the Spotlight and rarely found technical errors in the instructions. I would like to see them promote their business more to attract more dancers.
This is a good place to go, but something is missing here (for me) and I can't tell what it is. This happens at a lot of dance studios and I don't know how to identify what it is. There's a social circle that fits in here and if you fit in, you are going to love it here.
Try it for a month. If you like it, give it another month...and another...and another. Dance studios are a very personal choice and I can't advise you on this kind of choice. I say try it out for a while and see how you like it.
I have to say one negative about this place is the location. Â My gps takes me in some alley, I almost missed it the first couple times I went. Â They don't have a neon sign or anything just that banner out front.
I signed up for a private/lessons/dance package. Â Walter is a great instructor, professional and friendly. Â Check out his YouTube thing to see some stuff from his classes:
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I'm not sure about the group lessons.  You will have to ask the receptionist about them ... the #s like  level 2-4, 2-6 confuse me.  Unfortunately the month I went they did not have much in the way of classes that I was interested in taking.
I've only gone to one dance party on Friday.  One of the ladies in class told me about it.  She even gave me tips on who not to dance with etc. as did another lady from class.  I'd have to say the people taking classes are super friendly.  Anyways, one minus is that of course like any other place, there are cliques.  So you must must must go ask a guy to dance if you are a girl unless you are one of those shyish wallflowers or you will not really get to dance.  or dun dun dun  (ominous sound effect here) you will dance over and over with weirdos (this was a tip one of the girls gave me, 'say no thnx I'm going to sit this one out or they will prey on you the new person cos every other girl has said no to them').  I danced enough, this guy farted or pooped his pants when we were dancing which was kinda nasty but overall I had fun.
I have to agree with Aaron, Spotlight is the best ballroom and latin studio in the Sacramento area. Their staff are very well trained and courteous, and their level of service is very high. My husband and I really enjoy the series group lessons, where we have learned quite a bit after only 2 months. I know we will be dancing here for as long as we can!
Review Source:The people and the facility are great. Â Very friendly people and the group dance lessons for beginners on fridays are sweet. Â They teach you like 5 types of dances with a dance party happening throughout the night. Â So, yeah...you'll see me there whenever POSSIBLE.
NOTE: Â The new location is now open as of nov. 3, 2007 and is much nicer. Â I've taken the free lessons during open house and they're pretty good. Â i haven't paid for any lessons yet, although they come in packages according to your price range.
Hubster and I were given dance lessons as a pre-wedding gift a few years ago and we were delighted with the lessons we got here from Christina. She's a sweet, super cute and tiny little thing with loads of energy and patience for those who have no rhythm at all on the dance floor.
She helped us figure out the best dance to use for our first dance song, Van Morrison's "Moon Dance" and taught us for 6 weeks how to do it. She even accommodated our wacky schedule which was early evening on Sundays only.
We looked pretty decent at our wedding :)
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