Certified Baddie Heels Dance Studio

Certified Baddie Dance Studio, founded by Sylvie, is a dance and fitness studio located at 5152 Waring Rd in San Diego. The studio's mission is to build community, acceptance and culture through dance, creating a safe space where people of all abilities, genders, races, shapes, and sizes can move and grow. Sylvie launched Certified Baddie to shatter stereotypes and make dance accessible and enjoyable for all, welcoming dancers of every experience level into a judgment-free environment.

The studio teaches multiple class styles, each designed for different moods and skill levels. Heels classes are available in various formats including Contemporary Heels, Latin Heels, Floorwork, Chair Burlesque, and Intro to Heels. Contemporary classes focus on fluidity and emotional expression through movement. Twerk Dance classes let you shake off stress and express confidence and freedom. Baddie Choreo combines sassy jazz moves with hip hop grooves, teaching sultry choreography and dynamic moves. Hip Hop Dance explores various hip hop styles and movements. All classes welcome beginners and experienced dancers alike, with instructors providing modifications and clear demonstrations.

For those unable to visit in person, Certified Baddie offers comprehensive online options. Baddie Basics is a beginner heels dance course covering heels technique, floorwork fundamentals, choreography basics, and warm-ups, priced at $59.99 for unlimited lifetime access. The Dance Tutorials Collection features over 25 on-demand tutorials across five styles (Heels, Twerk, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop), also $59.99. A Baddie Bundle combining both courses is available for $99.99. All online courses provide over 50+ videos total, unlimited lifetime access, and entry to the Baddie Facebook Community.

The studio emphasizes that heels are entirely optional—you can wear sneakers or any favorite footwear. Optional footage is available during the last ten minutes of in-person classes for those who wish to be recorded, though participation is never required and privacy is respected. Class levels are clearly defined: Beginner/Intro for first-timers, Beginner/Intermediate for dancers ready to refine technique, Intermediate for faster-paced learning and performance quality, and Open Level for all who want to focus on fun and self-expression. Every class provides modifications for harder moves.

With a 5.0 Google rating across 27 reviews, Certified Baddie has built a reputation as a supportive community where people who've never danced before, felt too shy, or were afraid to try find themselves smiling, sweating, and glowing after class. The studio's core values center on removing judgment, building strength and self-trust, and helping people walk into a room with confidence.

First-time visitors should check the current schedule or contact the studio before attending. Ask whether the class requires advance registration, whether a partner is needed, and what shoes or clothing are recommended.

The studio is founded and owned by Sylvie, who created Certified Baddie to welcome dancers of all levels and backgrounds and foster an inclusive, supportive environment. Instructors are skilled, passionate about dance, and dedicated to helping people feel safe to explore and grow.

Beginners are explicitly welcomed; no experience is required, and all classes provide modifications and step-by-step instruction.