Nervous, no experience, walked in alone. Then they met Michael and the room. Read what 81 people kept coming back to say, then come write yours.
Granite City keeps leaving the same review in different words. The footwork gets a mention. The way Michael makes the room feel gets the whole paragraph.
Not a hand-picked handful. This is what people actually wrote about Effervescent Studios on Google, straight through.
My husband and I are taking salsa group lessons at Effervescent. Michael has been so much fun. His directions are clear and easy to follow. With over 30 students, he makes each one of us feel seen.
I have been having the most incredible time learning to cha cha and salsa with Michael and his amazing class. Life feels constantly changing and crazy and it is easy to lose yourself in that chaos. Having these classes and being surrounded by so much love and support has really helped me get through my self love journey, and helped keep my head above water when I felt like I was drowning.
I can’t say enough about how great this studio is. Michael is absolutely the best. He keeps the classes fun and easy to learn. I just love this new dance family we found.
I LOVE MICHAEL!! He has been so patient and kind and forgiving with us doing this learning process of making our first dance unique to us. He custom cut down our first dance song and completely designed our dance around our personalities and abilities. I’ll miss our weekly lessons dearly!
From the moment you take your first dance step with Michael, it becomes much more than dance. It is a journey that showcases kindness and compassion as you spend time with him. Is there a 10 star rating?
Michael is the best dance teacher! We wanted to learn how to dance for our wedding, both of us with little to no experience. He breaks each move down easily. If you do not understand a step, he uses excellent teaching strategies to get his point across. We highly recommend him!
Michael is an amazing teacher and person. He helped my wife and I get ready for our wedding reception but he is a master of so many forms of dance. I would recommend him over and over again to anyone looking for lessons!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to dance, or been a wall flower when the music is good and you really wanted to hit the dance floor, then Effervescent Studios is for you! I had no idea how much fun learning to dance could be!
Oh my gosh, Michael is the absolute best dance teacher ever! It has been a joy working with him. My fiance and I came to Effervescent Studios to work on a dance for our wedding, and have come so far in the few sessions we’ve had with him.
Michael is a fabulous teacher for beginners to advanced students. He makes it fun for all of us. I always leave feeling encouraged and supported.
Michael is one of the most passionate business owners that I’ve met! His enthusiasm radiates in his creativity to help fulfill your needs, and teaching at all levels including my novice self. One of the best decisions I’ve made getting ready for my wedding. He’s made me excited to nail my first dance, highly recommend!
Michael is so funny and full of excitement you can’t help but have a great time at the class. And I love how he rotates partners.
Fernando is awesome!! I would definitely recommend him for dance! He is a great teacher and keeps the fun in it!!
Michael, who IS Effervescent Studios, is AMAZING to work with. He is kind, patient, fun, and all around invested in our success. The studio itself is comfortable and inviting.
If you have ever wanted to learn to dance or improve your dance skills, this is the place for you! Michael is an AMAZING teacher. He is so patient, kind and encouraging.
The burlesque class is soo much fun! The instructor Miss Chi Chi is wonderful!
I recently had the opportunity to attend an open house lesson at Effervescent Studios. I was super nervous prior to going, as dancing was outside of my comfort zone, and it had been many years since senior dance class.
Michael is a wonderful instructor who can give anyone confidence to dance!!
Michael is talented, knowledgeable and an absolute delight to be around. Not only does he bring 20 years of expertise to the dance floor, he is patient, encouraging and wickedly funny.
Michael is the BEST instructor. His energy and excitement about dance is contagious. He listens, he makes modifications as needed, and he is encouraging. Learning from him weekly has been the highlight of my week and an escape from real life. He is knowledgeable and down to earth. You will not be disappointed!
Michael is freaking amazing!!! My fiance and I have been taking lessons for our first dance for a few weeks now. We have learned so much in such a short amount of time.
This is truly me and my partner’s happy place. We love seeing Michael every week and getting to learn how to dance in an extremely comfortable environment with lots of dancing and laughing. If you are even thinking about it, book a lesson!
I reached out to Michael about doing some dance lessons for a first dance and a father daughter dance for my wedding and they were amazing. We enjoyed each lesson and learned two great dances.
Michael is an awesome instructor! We took lessons for our wedding first dance. We felt confident and smooth on the dance floor in front of all our family and friends. You NEED Effervescent Studios in your life! It’s fun!!
Can you even dance if you aren’t taking lessons here!?! Michael is an amazing dance instructor (and couples therapist)! Enjoy these classes with someone you love and watch your relationship get closer!
This is the best dance studio for adults! Michael choreographed our first dance routine for our wedding, and it was so much fun!!! I didn’t think I’d ever be able to pull it off since I’ve never danced, but his patience and positive attitude made it easy! His group lessons are a ton of fun, too. Highly recommend!!!
Michael choreographed our first wedding dance! My wife and I approached Michael with a song and he did the rest! Michael’s ability to meet you where you are and help you grow in your confidence and skill is unparalleled.
Michael dances with honesty, openness and enthusiasm. He was amazing helping us with a special first dance for our wedding. It is seldom you meet someone who can uplift your spirit while teaching you a new skill. He is that person, and he ignited a love of dancing for both my husband and me.
Michael is a great instructor, fun and encouraging. He helped my fiance and me get ready and comfortable for our first dance.
I was in a really dark place when I realized I needed to do something just for me. A friend mentioned a local Zumba class at Effervescent Studios.
Love Effervescent Studios! Michael is the most patient, kind, upbeat dance instructor. He is so passionate about dance and teaching. Michael makes dance fun and has a special way of explaining that makes things more clear. On a scale of 1 to 10, he is an 11.
Met Michael in 2020 before he opened the studio. He had amazing energy and provides a great learning environment. Currently taking salsa classes and it’s so much fun. Check out the class list, there is something for everyone!
Michael is an amazing instructor. He can teach anyone!
Michael is a wonderful teacher. He has a wonderful sense of humor and a way of connecting with all of his students. He explains each step and goes over it until you’re comfortable before moving on to the next step. I highly recommend his studio!
Excellent class!!!! Michael is an awesome instructor!!! I would highly recommend!!!
Michael is an amazing teacher. Come to him if you want a fun time full of laughter and great memories. No matter what level of dance you are at, you will enjoy his classes.
I have taken dance classes at Effervescent Studios, and I just love Michael Kenneth Wooten. Never in a million years would I ever think I’d have confidence on the dance floor. He changed that for me.
Love Effervescent Studios and Michael. There is no judgement and it’s all about the fun and love of learning dance. Michael is fun, energetic and very patient. He has group classes and private lessons so you definitely have options if you are wanting to learn something new.
We are getting married in a month and came to Effervescent for lessons for our first dance. Michael has been an amazing teacher and we want to continue classes with him after the wedding.
Let me just start by saying Michael is just an amazing person! I have worked with him on numerous occasions for different events. The man can dance like no other. He is patient and a very uplifting individual. 5 star service for sure.
What an invigorating experience. We booked a private session for our first dance at our wedding. My fiance and I are not dancers at all. We went into the session with open minds and we were embraced by Michael.
Taking lessons with Michael is highly recommended. I’ve taken both group classes and private lessons. He’s patient. He makes it fun. He’s managed to take someone who constantly moves too fast and make them slow down.
Before the wedding we took dance lessons from Michael. What a great experience. He is great at what he does. Very relaxed and patient. He makes things easy to understand.
So much fun! Great class!! Will definitely come to more classes!
First, Michael is an amazing dancer and teacher. He pays attention to your steps, but also how you’re feeling. This intuition guides him in delivering an A+ experience for any level of dancer.
The absolute best way to spend a Monday night! Thank you for the dance Michael!
Michael has worked with my husband and I and I’ve taken group classes. Great experiences. Fun and easy to learn from him!! Just wish he was closer to Alton, IL!
Michael is an amazing teacher and more importantly an amazing person. It has been a blast spending a few nights a month learning how to dance.
Michael was such a great instructor! We had a great time and will definitely be back. Highly recommended for an awesome time.
Michael has tons of energy and keeps the group engaged!
I took a class and loved it! Kenneth was a super instructor who gave the best step advice and pep talk about dancers becoming a community of friends. I will take more classes soon!
Michael is a great dance instructor. I can now say dancing is fun!!!
Great energy and lots of classes to choose from. Michael is always inviting and makes class fun.
Very fun class. Had a great time. This is our first get together. He’s very patient and goes over and over things.
Michael is an awesome teacher!!! Learned so much. My husband and I had a great time every time!
Such a joy and an amazing instructor.
Meaghan’s Pound class is such a great workout, and SOO much fun!
My husband and I took swing dance lessons at Effervescent and loved it! Would highly recommend!
Michael is awesome. Great instruction, great person, great fun.
Amazing person and an even better dance coach.
The spirit of dance is undeniably fused as a gift that is to be experienced, shared, and then celebrated.
Great atmosphere and the dance instructor is amazing!
Love my Effervescent Studios family in Granite City!
This is one of the best experiences you can get today! Do it!
Day 1: had a wonderful time!
Fun safe space for growth and fitness!
I had the time of my life.
Michael has been an amazing instructor. We leave feeling inspired and excited for our next lesson.
Absolutely terrible experience at Effervescent Studios in Granite City, because now I’m genuinely annoyed I didn’t start ballroom lessons here sooner.
4.9 stars from 81 Google reviews. Every word above is theirs.
Everyone who left a review walked in as a stranger to the room. Find the one that sounds like you and you already know how the story ends.
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No experience, no partner, sure everyone will be watching. Shelby walked in during a hard season and the room kept her head above water. You learn the step. The belonging comes free.
Start any group classOne song, one shot, two people who have never danced. Gabrielle and her partner got a custom-cut track and a routine built around them. Michael maps the whole thing to your big day.
Plan your first danceNew to the area, ready for something on the calendar that is yours. The McIntyres found a dance family. Kelley and her husband found a date night that sticks. You will find your people.
Drop in this weekEighty-one people already left the review you are about to relate to. Text Michael, tell him you are new, and walk into the room you just read about. No experience, no partner, no pressure.