Run The Flex Dance Studio

Hands down the best dance studio in the city. All the instructors are extremely knowledgable of their craft and understand the culture of styles. Here you'll experience the heritage of the Toronto hip-hop scene (AND MORE!) and feel at home with the community this establishment has built. Classes here are always fun, engaging and give you a healthy push. Each teacher & program offered here helps you get to where you want to be. Facility is clean, welcoming, accessible and inclusive, 10/10 recommend if you are either a beginner or experienced dancer! Aaron & Nicole are the best around, don't miss out!!

My favourite studio in Toronto by far! All of the teachers are so knowledgeable and really help to build your skills. They offer many progressive programs which is truly the best way to learn and improve. Importantly, the vibe is so warm and friendly—it feels so personable and non-intimidating, regardless of your dance experience. And I’ve never felt that in a Toronto studio before. Everyone knows you by name. If I were going to take a risk and try a harder class, this is the only studio where I’d feel comfortable doing that. I think if this studio was open during my beginner days, my dance journey would have intensified earlier on and progressed more quickly. My only problem now is there are too many good classes to choose from and I want to take them all!

I took Nat P’s Tuesday Choreo class and I had so much fun! Everyone at the studio was warm and welcoming and Natalie was an absolute treat! Her instructions were very spirited and positive and she does a great job of uplifting the dancers. The other members of the class were so friendly and kind towards me as well. I walked in feeling pretty nervous and left feeling awesome. Overall 10/10 fun time!

This studio is AMAZING. I love taking hip hop class here. After years of not dancing it was an incredible way to ease back in. Nicole & Aaron create such a warm and welcoming environment. A must if you’re thinking of taking hip hop classes!!

As a dancer with over 9 years of experience, I can confidently say (and recommend to you) that RTF is such an amazing studio.There's a saying that dance isn't really learned in studios rather in the streets, but RTF has done an amazing job at bringing in the street style into the studio.I've attended dance classes in other studios in DT Toronto before, but none have as friendly and warm staff, fellow students and co-owners as RTF :) So glad this community exists now!

I recently completed the Beg/Inter Hip Hop Program and I cannot speak more highly of RTF. Every person I interacted with (teachers, admin, students) was so welcoming and encouraging! Aaron & Nicole bring such a light to the studio and make the learning process easy & fun. Highly recommend taking classes/programs from the RTF family.

Aaron and Nicole have created more than just a dance studio! RTF is a community filled with positivity and an eagerness to help each other grow through dance. I love the options the studio has to offer in terms of styles and instructors. Unlike a lot of other programs, you genuinely feel they are invested in your growth. The weekly hour I spend at RTF is the best one of my week. I can't recommend this studio enough and hope you get the opportunity to experience the magic that the team creates on a regular basis.

PICTURE THIS, two below average dancers need to learn a choreographed first dance... 3 weeks out from their wedding!!! Nicole and Aaron made it happen!Recognizing our time crunch, Nicole was extremely organized and responsive. She sent us calendar invites and accommodated consecutive lessons on short notice.Aaron was able to quickly assess our dance level, effectively communicate the steps and pump our tires!!! We felt so confident going into our first dance with 100+ people watching (and I'll add that WE KILLED IT!). On top of that he personally mixed our song choice and gave us pointers that made our routine pop. He is a true dance professional.Working with these two was a highlight of our wedding planning. In fact, it was one of the most fun things we've ever done as a couple. I encourage anyone who wants to dance for show OR for fun, to do it at Run The Flex Dance Studio! 10/10 Experience!!!!!

This studio is where you want to be. Providing such a safe space to bolster your dance journey, you will be creating amazing relationships with EVERYONE. As a director/instructor at another studio, I part take to shine light towards this business because of the community it has built for the past years. I've known Aaron and Nicole personally and they've changed the game with their team. They have a beautiful line up of teachers/ program instructors who are well educated to get you where you want to be. Gian, one of the instructors, has been mentoring me for years and to see his own journey here at RTF build one of many foundations of what community" entails

So happy RTF opened up! The location is great (so close to the subway) and the space (2 studios) and facilities are clean with nice floors. The staff are super welcoming. They host drop-in classes, workshops and pop-ups in a variety of styles. It is mostly hip hop, but they also offer classes that are hard to find in the city, like club jazz, as well as workshops in styles like dancehall and heels. I have only been here a few times but loved it each time and look forward to coming back!