My continual disappointment with Shea and the management of Miller Street is beyond measure. I have…read morereturned only for my children, but I am at the end of my patience and will never be returning. They treat the classes as if the children are on a competitive team, when my seven year olds just love to dance and want to enjoy the process of learning. We were recently kicked out of our class because of a family emergency that made it impossible to attend the recital at the end of the year so now my children who love going can no longer attend classes through the end of the year. The lack of understanding, flexibility and quite frankly care for the CHILDREN is astounding. I have more examples over the years - this is just the most recent.

Everyone that works at this studio from the office staff to the instructors are so helpful, nice,…read moreand joyful. The studio makes it a priority to put the children in age-appropriate costumes. I love that the studio offers so many different class options and I feel like the instruction is great. We love it here!

I realize that most people have enough common sense to do their own research and not believe…read morebaseless bad reviews. Nevertheless please be sure to read this one in response to the completely dishonest one posted before it. I have been a CDC VIP parent for 5 years and on staff for 2 years. Not only is this disheartening to read, it's also simply untrue. It's fine for a family to share their experience but it is absolutely unacceptable to lie about it to gain sympathy and fire people up. It's not ok to twist the truth and bash the studio when this family did not properly communicate their need. Each summer before auditions our competition parents have a meeting with the studio owner and director and are given an information packet with all rules and guidelines and a full year calendar from August of that year through August of the following year. We know that we are committing to the team for the full season when we make the decision to allow our students to audition. Before allowing a child to audition, parents are to read through the information, rules, dates etc and then we have to sign that we read it and agree to adhere to the rules. Scheduling updates which include hours needed to rehearse and prepare are given throughout the season with plenty of notice. The rehearsal was absolutely not planned at the last minute. CDC is proud to be family oriented and while commitments are expected, the studio always schedules around commitments if given proper notice. Our director always works with people who have schedule conflicts as long as it's prior to schedules being released. The studio has always worked around everyone's schedule to make sure each family is able to be accommodated. This parent did not contact the studio or the director about this wedding until after the rehearsal schedule was released. When schedules are released they come with a forewarning about rehearsals being mandatory and it is communicated very clearly that no exceptions will be made at that point. Multiple parents contacted the studio well ahead of the same schedule being released and as a result of following the rules, the schedule was adjusted to allow those students to participate in whatever they needed to do. A wedding is not planned in a day. There should have been plenty of time to notify the studio and had the studio been notified before the schedule was released there would have been no problem at all and they wouldn't have had to choose. The parent had a conversation with the director after the schedule was released. During the conversation, they agreed that they failed to contact the studio when they should have and that they would " figure it out." The director made it clear to this parent that the student would have to be in rehearsal to be in the routines at recital and nationals. So whichever rehearsals they were in, they would have been able to participate in those dances at recital and nationals. The student was at rehearsal earlier in the day and then left with their parent without telling anyone they were leaving. The student missed about 3 hours of rehearsal. I know this because my children were at those same rehearsals that this student missed. The student was allowed to participate in our annual recital and our nationals competition for any of the routines that they were at rehearsal for. The parent decided to break the commitment they made and withdraw the student from the program. I must say that I was absolutely shocked, saddened, and genuinely grieved when this parent decided to send some of the most vicious, hateful,and dishonest emails to the studio that I've ever seen in my life and I had always assumed that this parent was one of integrity. The bottom line is that this never had to happen. The parent should have just communicated their conflict to the studio in a timely manner and I can say with all certainty that the schedule would have been adjusted to allow the student to be in the wedding. This student was and still is very much loved and cared for. We would have loved to have them participate in the recital and nationals. It breaks my heart that this family is now bashing our studio when this all could have been prevented with proper communication in advance so that the schedule could have been set up to work around this event. It's really that simple.

This is the best dance school in the area. My two daughters have received excellent instruction in…read morea nurturing family environment They gained, besides exceptional dance instruction, self confidence as well as help in personal development in a structured, but fun, environment. Love this place!

Best dance studio in the area!! Amazing owner. They offer a large variety of classes.read more

Awesome dance studio located in the heart of Indian Land, and is absolutely part of Indian Land's…read moreheart. Miss Chaunette, the owner, coached he first dance tea at ILMS and built the dance program from nothing. When she opened Dance U, dancers flooded her doors to be trained professionally. These talented dancers win competitions under her leadership. Dance U is a vital part of the community and the heart and soul behind this business is an inspiration.

Although no longer in the studio, Annie provides a clean open space to pole with both spin & static…read moreoptions, & an array of other offerings you can mix + match (acro, chair, burlesque). I've done both private pole lessons in my home with her as well as at her location. I enjoyed both but like the mirrors & props she has at her location. I've learned new tricks & worked on my technique. If your goal is to get stronger & climb higher I'd HIGHLY recommend lessons with Annie!

I started taking classes because I wanted to get out of my head and into my body after a very…read morechallenging year and have been taking weekly one-on-one classes for roughly 6 months now. I have to say Annie is wonderful. I've learned things far quicker than I thought that I was capable of with her instruction - she is approachable, funny, has countless years of experience in choreography and multiple types of dance, and she makes you feel so comfortable. She's the real deal. I've done pole, chair, lap dance and look forward to trying burlesque as well. Her classes are such a great way to increase strength, dance and feel like the badass you are. If you have any interest and feel any hesitation, just do it! You won't regret it.

I'm thrilled to see the Magnetic Pole community continue to grow with the new Charlotte studio!…read more I started pole dancing later in life with no prior dance or fitness background and a veryyy sweaty palm ..haha. What makes Lacin and Magnetic Pole so special is that the teaching style truly works for everyone. The classes are welcoming, fun, supportive, and structured in a way that helps students build confidence and progress at their own pace. With consistent weekly practice, I was amazed at how I was able to learn and work toward intermediate-level moves. What I love most is that Magnetic Pole is much more than a pole studio - it's the community. The instructors are incredibly encouraging, the students cheer for each other on, and the studio creates a positive environment where everyone feels comfortable and excited to learn the next level move. From classes to fun social gatherings and studio events, I've met wonderful people and built friendships along the way. If you're considering starting your pole journey, do not wait any longer - regardless of age or experience level, I strongly recommend Magnetic Pole. It's a place where you'll grow stronger, gain confidence, and become part of an amazing community. Can't wait to visit the Charlottle Studio of Magnetic Pole as soon as I get a chance to travel there!

I've been pole training for 2 1/2 years at Magnetic Pole's California location and the experience…read morehas been life changing. I had wanted to start pole for years and originally enrolled with a different studio which fell through during COVID. It was meant to be that I came across Magnetic on social media. This is the perfect place to start as a newbie or to continue your education if you're experienced. I was fortunate enough to have Lacin as my first instructor. She's patient, knowledgeable, and approachable, with a valuable background in contemporary dance. I love taking her gentle pole classes because I'm clunky around the pole. She's also recruited a great team of instructors here at the west coast location. Her new students in North Carolina have no idea how lucky they are to have her there. Magnetic is an inclusive, no-judgement space where all who want to challenge themselves to be more can thrive. I've recommended the studio to so many people and I'm really proud to tell people that I pole train. You will see your body do things you never thought could be possible. I could not recommend this studio more. The first step is signing up, it will change your life.

Several years ago, I took Master Class Acting & Scene Study with Linda Ann Watt, which was…read morefantastic! She teaches using Method techniques including scene study, and the business of acting. I was unable to continue the classes because I live out of state. I was excited to find out that she now also teaches classes on Zoom along with her in-person classes. I recently read her book, The Actor's Manifesto, which I loved and highly recommend! The generous information she shares in her classes and in her book has empowered me to move forward in my career.

I like miss Donna's a lot it is professional and the staff are very friendly and the system there…read moreis amazing

We loved our daughters instructor Miss Connie. And we stayed a while for her, but for a school that…read morehas multiple locations and huge profits they didn't even have real dance floors for their students at this location or video monitors for parents to watch their kids practice. The recital at the end of the season lacked proper security and we did not return for a second season. We have our daughter at a different dance school with high quality everything and good prices. This location needs video monitors and proper dance floors to avoid injury. Sad this studio is not cared for by Miss Donna. I would not recommend this studio until they update the facilities. Poor.

Amazing Dance Studio. My girls are 4 and 7 and are loving every minute. Lots of class options!read more

My three daughters have been dancing here for years. We adore the staff here, and the girls have…read moregrown so much in their dance ability. Highly recommend!