Mobu Dance Studio

I’ve been taking zumba classes here with my friend on sunday for awhile now! It’s always a great workout and lots of fun. The Zumba classes are usually pretty packed so it’s hard to find enough space to do all the move. I just bought another 10 class pass so will be back for more zumba on the weekends :)

Takami Craddock is an amazing dance instructor. She is very dedicated to her students, serious about her work, but at the same time very positive with the kids. As other reviewers mentioned, she really cares about each of them. My daughter has been taking the teen dance class on Thursdays for two years now and she loves the class. The world needs more positive role models like Takami! Her classes are reasonably priced and the studio is in an excellent location.

My daughter has been taking dance here for 3 years and she loves the studio and the teacher — Takami Craddock is a fantastic dance instructor (as well as a fantastic dancer herself.) I love the program — and if you have sat through the end of year extravaganza where all the students show off their work — you know this is an amazing gem of a local dance studio. Just walk by on Saturday morning and poke your nose in through the window — you will see an amazing teacher working with happy students. It is hard to get into the preK class, but there are more spaces for the students as they get to be K, 1,2, etc.

I just started here. It is great.

I actually have an aversion (well…deep down it’s a strong affinity) to mirrors.
Seriously.
Since I was a kid I’ve been making an über bizarre mirror face– whenever my reflection is presented before me. It’s a weird mix of Blue Steel meets Top Model. I can’t help but give face to any and every mirror that I come in contact with.
It got so bad during middle school and high school that I never got any work done when I was in my room. I would sit vainly in front of my bedroom mirror and just stare at myself. Stare at myself doing work. Stare at myself no longer doing work. Stare at myself dancing instead of work… the list goes on. My parents finally decided an intervention was in order and promptly removed my massive bureau mirror from my room.
A wave of relief overwhelmed me — once that big dominant mirror was no longer a profound presence in my room. I became about 12 percent more productive that day (though all of my CDs were promptly used as substitutes and till today most of my CD collection is smeared with makeup and finger stains… le sigh).
And… so it’s a strange thing for me to actually celebrate and crave mirrors such as the ones that Mobu boasts. I’ve taken two hula-​hoop lessons here and the large expansive mirrors which line this intimate studio have been key players in helping me conquer or at least try to tackle difficult hula-​hoop moves. When this studio is not in use — you can rent it out for a fairly nominal fee — and it is beyond worth it. It is beyond what’s up to have a darling studio where you can drop a hula-​hoop loudly on the ground and no one cares (sorry below neighbors). It is beyond what’s up to have a space — where you can bust out some bumpin tunes as the hula-​hoop awkwardly bumps across your shoulders. It is beyond what’s up to have a place where you can go to learn a skill with personal one-​on-​one training.
Thank you Mobu for existing. Thank you Mobu for having mirrors and allowing me to enjoy them oh so briefly.
Trust.

My first Zumba class was here — I saw the infomercial and was interested. I took the Sunday morning at 9am class and it was really awesome. I was sweating within the first 10 minutes and by the end of the class, my muscles were worked from head to toe. It was super fun, the music kept us going, and the instructors were energetic and really sweet. The space is great (well ventilated, nice hardwood floor, and floor-​to-​ceiling mirror). Suzi the instructor was fantastic! I will definitely be back!!!

This review is mainly for the facilities manager /​studio owner: There seems to be a serious shortage of paper in the restroom or in the facility for any needs that may arise (such as water on the floor, drying hands, using the restroom, etc.).
When people who attend dance classes here start offering to help the dance intructors in buying products for the facility restroom out of their own pocket on their next visit to Costco, something is being overlooked by the owner /​manager.

The sweetest dance studio ever.
My daughters just started there and there are many great things about this place.
1) The children’s dance classes are by age, not by skill level, so things are developmentally appropriate. It is about dance, not being better than your friend so you can get a different colored leotard.
2) One of my kids is in the prek and the other in the 1^st grade dance classes and they both have a ton of fun activities as well as specific dance instruction built in so they are having fun and working hard.
3) Takami really cares about these kids and the kids care about her. Some of the older kids assist in the younger kids classes. They are learning so much and the little kids LOVE having them.
4) Her space for parents is relaxing and wonderful. It is one of the only children’s classes that I don’t dread going to. it is calm and lovely. There is an outdoor area too. (But you don’t even have to stay since classes are drop off).
Check it out… you will be happy you did and so will your child.

The Afro-​Caribbean Dance classes held here every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 are so much fun. I hate exercise, but after I retired, I forced myself to go to the gym three days a week; I dreaded it every time. Then I discovered this dance class, and I wake up on Tuesdays and think, «Yeah, I have dance class!» The music is great, and it’s an hour of moving that really makes me feel terrific. There is also a wonderful group of participants which creates a friendly and fun environment. Come join us!

Takami Craddock is a fantastic dance instructor (as well as a fantastic dancer herself.) She is an inspiration to young dancers of all ages and a wonderful introduction to all forms of dance. My daughter is starting her 8^th year with Takami (having started when she was just 3) and plans to continue dancing with her as long as she can. Highly recommended!

I recently went to the Sunday yoga class and I was pleasantly surprised by the comfortable studio space and the high quality of instruction. The class made me feel awesome. The teacher seemed experienced and gave a lot of variations and adjustments. Despite the humble store front, there is actually a changing area, lounge, and garden area in back. The atmosphere was casual (perfect for a Sunday morning!). I would recommend the yoga class to anyone. Plus, there are lots of great places to get brunch afterwards!

Really nice new studio offering a selection of classes, from little girls in pink tights and slippers to belly dancing.
The Sunday morning yoga class makes me and my daughter very happy.

Such a great neighborhood studio. I have dance rehearsals here. They offer many different body movement classes.
The set-​up is warm, welcoming and a bit confusing at first. You enter through a door to the left of the studio which leads to a quaint backyard then up a flight of stairs. The foyer is complete with two dressing rooms and cubbys. There’s also a comfortable separate room where kiddies or people waiting can hang. There’s bottled water and green tea for sale by honor system too.
The floor is new and during the day there’s a ton of light. In the evenings, there are multiple heaters to keep everyone’s muscles toasty and moving.
The studio’s front windows are frosted to allow for privacy. However, the glass is not frosted at toddler level so it’s hard not to ignore the little smiling kids that stare wide-​eyed and point at you:)

I am Curious (Dance)…
A new facility for MobuDance studio.
It’s a good size space with hard wood floors and completely empty inside. It looks like classes start in Fall 2008.
The window decals advertise, «Events-​Excersize (their spelling, not mine!)-Yoga-Pilates»
Per the calendar posted in front they have dance classes for kids, adults, and seniors. Ballet, Caribbean Dance, Afro-​Cuban, and Hip-​Hop — looks like classes start soon (Sept 2008)
I’m a fighter, not a dancer, but I’m intrigued.
Plus I’m greedy, I wanted the first review on this place. I don’t lie.