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Studio X Ottawa Inc.

Fitness center Event venue Recreation center Dance school

One of the Top rated Event venues in (Old) Ottawa


Address

250 City Centre Ave Bay 122, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C7, Canada

Website

www.studioxottawa.com

Contact

+1 613-912-5083

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (97 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Malika M. 3 years ago on Google
    I took fitness and dance classes with Nadège and Soul for a few years (maybe 5?). I think I tried every class they offered. They are professional, friendly and welcoming. They listen to the needs of their students and would go out of your way to make you feel welcome (they would make classes bilingual Fr-En, and even put in some words in Spanish or Creole !!!!). Fitness classes are full of energy and fun! Also, they have a great attention to details during their dance classes. If you go, they will make you learn technics and make you improve. Don’t try to hide from them in classes... They will always find you to give you personalized advice! They even do that during their online classes (COVID oblige).
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Revi R. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been attending studio X for a number of years. It's not close to work or home, so I do go out of my way to attend their Zumba classes, which I feel are the best in the city. I also started private salsa lessons. Nadege and Soul are great teachers who use different methods to make sure I make the most out of my sessions. And they are both warm and personable, and make the lessons fun. Would highly recommend.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cham weerakkody (. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been taking classes with Soul and Nadeje for sometime and this is a great place to learn to dance for every level. They are very profession, great sense of humor and full of energy. Their dancing competitions winning experience bring very easy to follow detail oriented instructions with proper technique . I would recommend this place in a heart beat. If anyone wants to learn to dance well and to have fun at the same time then this is the place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean-Pierre T. 3 years ago on Google
    The best of the best.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randi R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic rental space! Great price, well run and beautiful space.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moe K. 3 years ago on Google
    So happy to have found Studio X Ottawa. My partner and I decided to try them out when the pandemic started and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. They are welcoming, inclusive and their Latin dance (salsa & bachata) classes are fun with the right amount of technique. We were so happy with our dance classes that we decided to try their fitness ones. I am not ashamed to say that their Strong class kicked out b**t WOW! That is an intense HIIT class! Love it as well as their Yoga and Zumba classes! Thanks you Nadège & Soul for keeping us moving and for always pivoting so fast with all the pandemic developments. Having the option to do the classes either online and in-person is the best as we don't have any excuse not to do them. We are now exercising 3-4 times a week thanks to the VOD option as well as dancing and having the time of our life. We would recommend this amazing place and great human being to anybody who like to learn in a fun place!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Molly S. 3 years ago on Google
    learning Bachata with Soul and Nadege was one of the few things that kept me going this year - both in person and with the quick reorientation to virtual classes. very fun & welcoming.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alycia E. 3 years ago on Google
    These dance classes kept me going throughout the pandemic!! Soul and Nadege are both wonderfully professional dance instructors that create a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyone. The space is large and extremely clean. They are doing extremely well keeping the studio safe during Covid-19
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandra G. 3 years ago on Google
    The instructors have amazing energy and their love for dance is inspiring and fun!! Also I've seen the content they post on social media and it is all amazing! They are very talented! I highly recommend!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lotus C. 3 years ago on Google
    I have taken many Zumba classes from different Zumba instructors and I have to say Nadege & Soul are among the best in Ottawa. I like their creativity, style, instructions and more importantly the respectful & PROFESSIONAL way they treat me as a client. Highly recommended (from a competitive paddler & runner who is familiar with coaching and being coached).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome, friendly and professional dance instructors who challenge you to constantly improve, but who teach with such humour and warmth that the challenge is always a joy. I would highly recommend this studio!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany G. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff and owners of Studio X are incredible. They have amazing energy and really keep the party going. It has always been a pleasure getting to spend time in this space.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duniya S. 3 years ago on Google
    The folks at Studio X Ottawa are the nicest people you will find. Always friendly and pleasant.. Great dance classes, and super to deal with from a business perspective if you want to rent their facilities.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camillia W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I didn't take lessons at Studio X. But I ran into Soul at a dance convention when I was a beginner. He guided me in learning the figure as if he were an unpretentious student like me. It wasn't until later that I found out he had his school in Ottawa. He always knew how to put me at ease on a dance floor. And what pleasure I have to see the musicality of Nadege when she dances with my boyfriend. They chalendgent link each other. 😁 (Original) Je n'ai pas suivi de cours chez Studio X. Mais j'ai croisé Soul dans un congrès de danse alors que j'étais débutante. Il ma guidé dans l'apprentissage de la figure comme s'il était un élève comme moi sans prétention. Ce n'est que plus tard que j'ai su qu'il avait son école à Ottawa. Il a toujours su me mettre à l'aise sur un plancher de danse. Et quel plaisir j'ai à voir la musicalité de Nadege quand elle danse avec mon chum. lls se chalendgent lien l'autre. 😁
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 roberts i. 3 years ago on Google
    Studio X is excellent! Nadège and Soul are highly accomplished dancers with great talent and style. They are patient teachers and it is easy to learn with them. I have done both bachata and salsa at Studio X with them and would not hesitate to recommend them to everyone. Also, the facility of Studio X is great, with hardwood floors, mirrors and lots of light.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 3 years ago on Google
    The owners are really nice people and knowledgeable. The studios are clean with lots of space. Nice floor! Highly recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Talek 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent owners, great studio space for rent, always clean and tidy.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire R. 3 years ago on Google
    I had such a wonderful time at Studio X! Never had so much fun dancing!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deepak K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent teachers, very professional
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie-Anne Codaire Dance / D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing teachers with lots of energy and a positive approach. I simply love their zumba, pound and yoga classes!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 France L. 3 years ago on Google
    Soul and Nadège are excellent teachers, making learning fun. Their classes are also well priced. The studio is clean and learning is in a non-threatening environment. I recommend this studio without hesitation!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aline T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Salsa class in Ottawa! The instructors just know what they are talking about and they make learning fun and easy! Nadege and Soul break down the dance steps in an easy to follow way and they let you record at the end of the class so you can practice at home. They teach both Salsa on1 and Salsa on2, and have a great way of explaining the difference between the 2 styles. You can feel their passion throughout the classes. They are also so humble. We only find out they were world champions because another student told us. Will definitely continue our Salsa lessons with them for a long time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie F. 3 years ago on Google
    I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with Soul and Nadege. They are so patient and always take the time to give individual, one on one tips, even when in a group class. Their enthusiasm and love for what they do really shines through in each and every class. Their positive energy is contagious - you can’t help but leave their classes feeling happy and energized!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalija R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is really a great dance studio with amazing instructors! Nadege and Soul are patient, kind, encouraging and really gifted at tailoring the instruction to the needs of the student. They are doing all they can during the pandemic. Love you guys!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra C. 3 years ago on Google
    I take the Zumba classes here and they are so much fun! Nadege and Soul teach the Zumba classes together and create a high-energy, joyful experience, and a great workout. The studio is big and clean. Whether you trip over your feet or have memorized their routines, you are welcomed and can feel right at home in this Zumba class. I feel happy and energized after every class!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margrete V. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place! Nadège and Soul are fantastic instructors and owners. They care so much for their students and make everybody feel welcome in a professional and positive way. You wanna dance? Studio X is the place to go!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coleen L. 3 years ago on Google
    Studio X Owners Nadege and Soul are two of the most wonderful people at heart. Their personas transfer over into the energy of the classes they teach, along with their outstanding abilities at dance and fitness instruction. I highly recommend Studio X! Love it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle S. 10 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    I’m currently on my third intermediate salsa class with Nadège and Soul. They have a great sense of humour, attention to detail, and have helpful feedback. They truly know their stuff. I was reluctant at first to change studios when my last one had closed, but I couldn’t have gone for a better choice. I felt welcomed and comfortable almost immediately. Looking forward to the many years of salsa to come.

  • 5/5 Rosa C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best Salsa and Bachata school in Ottawa. If you want to learn to dance and make friends, do not hesitate, this is your school. The teachers are very professional and kind with infinite patience! Nadège and Soul are without a doubt the best! (Original) La mejor escuela de Salsa y Bachata de Ottawa. Si quieres aprender a bailar y hacer amigos, no lo dudes, esta es tu escuela. Los profesores son muy profesionales y amables con una infinita paciencia! Nadège y Soul son sin dudas los mejores!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean-Mari A. 3 years ago on Google
    Take fitness classes with Nadège and Soul. All their classes are good but specially love their Strong, HIIT, Pound and Yoga classes. Would recommend to anyone as they make you feel welcome and have found a way to make online classes work. Help keep me and the wife sane during COVID. She particularly love their Zumba classes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this dance studio! Soul and Nadège are professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. The classes are always fun and they give each student personalized tips and tricks - which has really helped me improve my salsa and bachata. Thanks Soul and Nadège!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 fred B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great dance studio - love, love the Zumba classes! Nadege and Soul, the instructors, create interesting choreographies that are easy to follow and deliver them with their fun and upbeat personalities!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 3 years ago on Google
    I am currently taking virtual Salsa and Bachata classes with the studio and it has been a really good experience. The teachers are fun, experimented, they give you great advices to improve your technique, and they are doing a really good job at making virtual classes entertaining and engaging.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee V. 3 years ago on Google
    I love zumba classes with Nadege and Soul (have taken them both via zoom and in person). They are both excellent instructors, friendly, fun, energetic and always have a kind or encouraging work for their students. I love that I always have a big smile on my face after finishing the class as I dance my way home :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hesham A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great school with great instructors! I enjoyed both the Salsa and Bachata classes I took in this school. I am going back for more classes and looking to take salsa on2 class as well
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maureen J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nadège volunteered for a fundraiser at our school. She was fun with lot of energy. She taught a Pound fitness / drumming class. Want to try her Yoga class with her partner next. She is so graceful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris F. 3 years ago on Google
    This is an excellent place to rent dance studio space. Has multiple rooms of varying size all with nice floor, good lighting, full wall mirrors, (super) high ceilings, and good ventilation. Lots of free parking and easily accessible just outside of downtown Ottawa. The owners Soul and Nadège are super nice people and a pleasure to interact with. Strongly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Navin W. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Soul and Nadege bring a positive attitude to learning new types of dance. Me and my girlfriend have learned Mambo and bachata and have gone into the intermediate level on both. They keep it interesting and engaging at all levels. Their patient and kind-hearted people and we will be continuing to dance at Studio X for a long time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sadie K. 3 years ago on Google
    When we heard someone was leaving bad reviews to our favorite Latin dance school on Google, we just had to make sure we wrote back to say how amazing they are. Nadège and Soul are the most genuine people you can find and they are always happy to teach staying sometime after classes to give us more explanations. They always give each student their attention no matter how many people they have in a class. Plus unlike so many other schools, they limit the amount of people per class to make sure they can give feedback to everyone. We couldn’t recommended them enough. Their Bachata, Salsa and Mambo (Salsa On2) classes are always so much fun with lots of technical tips and you can see their passion for dance in their teaching.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oscar P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nadège & Soul are amazing dance instructors! They are both very patient with all participants through their classes. I feel that they both do well to accommodate to the different level of dancers that attend. In my opinion, they accomplish this by clearly explaining the steps and moves, providing great insight, tips & variations and of course by their positive high energy to ensure that everyone is enjoying themselves and having fun above all! I love their salsa & bachata styles and I honestly say that they've helped me (and so many others) tremendously through the years to nourish my own passion of dancing! If you're considering them as your instructors then you will thank yourself even after the first class. Thank you so much guys and keep up the amazing work your doing for the dance community! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Selina M. 3 years ago on Google
    I have taken several types of Zumba classes with different instructors and I promise that you will not be disappointed with Nadège and Soul’s Zumba classes. These instructors are energetic, competent, hilarious, down to earth, and made me feel at home from the very first class I took with them. They sincerely care about their students. And on top of all of this, they are great at what they do and incorporate a wide variety of genres in their classes from soca, hip hop, Bollywood, you name it. To put it simply, I have such a fun time taking their classes while getting an amazing work out. Thanks Nadège and Soul!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James S. 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Great space, great people! Easily one of the best dance floors in Ottawa. Soul & Nadege are some the best, down-to-earth people you will meet.

  • 5/5 Chef Phil C. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    I recently took a beginner Salsa class. I was very shy about dancing but it was a challenge on my bucket list. Nadège and Soul were everything I needed in dance instructors! They were patient, very easy to talk to, funny and just all around always in an amazing mood. It took all the anxiety out of learning and it made me feel comfortable to ask questions and grow. Soul and Nadège, thank you so much! You will be seeing me again in the new year for the intermediate class!

  • 5/5 A. M. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    My husband and I took beginner salsa in the late spring. We loved it so much that we are now taking both salsa and bachata! Soul and Nadege are talented, experienced dancers and patient teachers. I especially love that they are 100% focused on Latin dances - salsa, bachata, kizomba, kompa, merengue and more. They teach not only the steps but also the feel, the groove, the styling, the culture! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 sumayeh t. 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Just finishing salsa beginner with Nadège & Soul! It’s been an awesome few weeks, they are always really fun and both instructors are very informative and break down each move. In addition to this, they are very inclusive to anyone whether your lead is girl or if you’re there solo. The hour always flies by, and we look forward to it every week. Will definitely be starting intermediate classes with them in the new year!

  • 5/5 Siobhan F. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Studio X is the best! Their Latin dance classes are so much fun thanks to their relaxed, approachable and super knowledgeable teachers. Highly recommend this studio - get ready to laugh and have a great time!

  • 5/5 Roxanne 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I took the beginner salsa classes and had so much fun. Soul and Nadège are very patient and talented dance instructors. Loved every minute of it!

  • 5/5 Ingrid H. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I took the beginner salsa and bachata, Nadege and Soul were the best dance instructors! They were patient and kept the classes fun, relaxed, and were amazing at helping understand the dance moves to put together seamlessly :)

  • 1/5 Kat b. 3 years ago on Google
    Disappointing experience. Short Asian dance instructor made several incendiary comments during dance sessions including 'no twerking' etc which was culturally offensive. Lack of professionalism by his dance partner as well. Please save your money and go to another dance studio

  • 5/5 Paul L. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    First time I took salsa lessons. Soul and Nadege were recommended by good friends of mine, who have been taking lessons with Studio X for a number of years. During the course of the beginner session, they took us gradually through the various complexities of the movements with clear and practical descriptions, and giving enough opportunity to practice. It was easy to follow and after each lesson I felt comfortable learning and integrating more movements. The lessons were really fun, with great music and inclusive atmosphere. After about 7 lessons, I attended a social event in which I was actually able to dance salsa, and I was impressed with myself. I started this course hoping I would know some basic moves and feel comfortable dancing salsa, and Soul and Nadege helped me get there. Thanks, you guys are great!

  • 1/5 bn c. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor quality and unprofessional. The one dance instructor (short dance instructor) seems to get violent and abrasive even though you are the paying customer. Doesn't seem to understand how a professional business works and what boundaries mean (and that he is just a dance instructor while trying to intimidate his clientele ). Please save your money and go somewhere else without the trashy, low class behavior exhibited by the two business owners.

  • 5/5 Marie-Joshua W. 3 years ago on Google
    Studio X Ottawa peps are good people. Just love the instructors, Nadège & Soul. My daughter started taking Zumba classes for kids with them back when they were teaching for the City and now, years later, we are still taking all types of fitness classes with them. They have a way to adapt their classes that make you feel good at the end of each one and they don’t take themselves too seriously like so many other instructors. They have also choreographed our wedding dance, a mix of Bachata, Salsa and Kompa! Plus, it is always good to see a sister be successful. Such a great model for my daughter!

  • 5/5 B K. 2 years ago on Google
    We rent dance studio space from time to time, at Studio x. We use the space so that our daughter, who is a competitive dancer, has extra time and space to practice. The staff is friendly and responsive and my daughter really enjoys practicing here. The rental rates are also more than reasonable!

  • 5/5 Kateri L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent school for learning salsa in a friendly atmosphere! The teachers are professional and really care about providing quality lessons. They know how to give feedback to everyone to improve. I also like that the groups are limited and that the rules of distancing are respected in the context of the pandemic (when in-person classes are allowed). I highly recommend this place! (Original) Une excellente école pour apprendre la salsa dans une atmosphère conviviale! Les enseignants sont professionnels et ont vraiment le souci d'offrir des cours de qualité. Ils savent donner de la rétroaction à chacun pour s'améliorer. J'aime aussi que les groupes sont limités et que les règles de distanciation sont respectées dans le contexte de la pandémie (lorsque les cours en personne sont permis). Je recommande fortement cet endroit!

  • 5/5 ALYA I. 1 year ago on Google
    I took Konpa Classes with Soul and Nadage. They are both excellent instructors, patient, friendly, kind and fun.I highly recommend Studio X !

  • 1/5 synerge b. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor quality. Please be careful, both dance instructors are unprofessional. Short male instructor has a very short fuse and will get very abrasive and increasingly aggressive towards certain clientele. He started yelling and shouting and getting very aggravated which was very scary as a customer to witness. Both dance instructors don't seem to be too bright about how to treat a customer. Really one of the worst businesses I have experienced in a very long time. Please be careful!

  • 5/5 Nick L. 2 years ago on Google
    I've done Zumba/fitness classes both in person and via Zoom with Nadege and Soul for almost 2 years now. They are such wonderful, happy, energetic people! The workouts are fantastic and I always finish class in a better mood then when I started. There are lots of class options and a library of recorded sessions for when you can't make the class times work. I definitely recommend trying one of their classes; you won't regret it! - Ashley


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