I attended a special Halloween Zumba class. Many friends came. Most of us had fluorescent and Halloween clothes. Two nice dance studios with the typical wood floors and mirrors. Such fun! Shared parking lot. read more

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Thank you so much for taking care of us!:) We enjoyed training in your studio. Thank you for being extremely accommodating to the team! May God bless you, your family and the studio more!:) - Legit Status Philippines read more

Just wrapped up the year with yet another amazing top notch recital at AFPA!! We have been with Amber and Mike for 7 years. My daughter started taking a few classes when she was 4 and did that for 4 years. She moved into the performance group at the age of 8 and then was asked to be on the competition team and is going on year 3 of that. Through all of the years Amber and Mike and all of the teachers have promoted growth and confidence in her with a positive and nurturing environment. My daughter has turned from once a bit shy to a confident, happy and mature 11 year old. She absolutely loves AFPA...everything about it! She truly considers it her second family and I'm very appreciative that we have this studio in our lives! read more

Adaptive Force Performing Arts - Dance Studios Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Unfortunately, my opinion is the owner, Amber Booth, is a bully. Myself, my daughter, my girlfriends daughter and her classmates have witnessed Amber yelling, threatening, and using biting sarcasm to humiliate the children in front of their classmates. Being strict and teaching the children discipline is a good thing but belittling children in front of their team mates until they are in tears, is not. It's a very uncomfortable sight to watch. I can only assume that the parents who keep their children here do so because of contractual obligations, proximity to their homes, they don't want to leave their friends, or Amber hasn't yelled at them personally. My advice, stay away. There are plenty of great dance schools who build children up and use positive reinforcement for long term success. UPDATE 2016: I was messaged by one of the reviewers/ employee? I gave her the dates my children attended so the response after this review is incorrect. My friend's daughter was one of their best dancers and left DIRECTLY because of Amber's abusive words. After hearing her story, I was motivated to stand up for these kids. There's a special kind of bad karma for adults who bully children the way Amber has. In my opinion, if it weren't for her husband, I doubt there would be very many students attending. read more

I have been so pleased with this dance studio! I feel the staff goes above & beyond to make my child be the best she can be! I appreciate the extra care & work put in. I've watched her confidence grow exponentially! The studio is clean, fun, organized & we adore the staff! THANK YOU AFPA! read more

I decided to sign up my granddaughter for dance and I'd heard some good things about Adaptive Force. We been taking her there for a few months now and I'm very happy with the instructors and how they interact with the kids. My granddaughter loves to dance and she has been developing quickly. As long as she is happy, I'm happy! They have a ton of kids dance classes for every age and level, including hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary, musical theater, acro, lyrical and more. My kids love Mr. Mike's tap and the boys hip hop class. At the end of the year they hold a recital, which is like going to a professional show! The studio is kept neat and clean, plus it's big. AFPA has four dance rooms, and a big break room for snacking or studying. If you sign your child up here for dance, you won't regret it. We wouldn't think of going to any other studio in Phoenix. read more

I grew up as a dancer and I know all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to run a business. The owners Amber and Mike are exceptional people! All of the staff come with very high credentials. My daughter has been dancing with them since they opened over 6 years ago. And now my son also dances here. My son has autism and Amber and Mike have graciously accepted him and all of his flaws to their studio. They help me make sure he is always comfortable and at easy when he dances. I am forever grateful because I will tell you there are gymnastics places and typical schools that will not let someone with special needs in. As a mom all you want is for your kids to fit in and to be accepted. Going to dance is one the highlights of sons day! They have all become like family to us and I refer the studio to all my friends! read more

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This is the BEST dance studio in the valley! My daughter absolutely loves it and the owners are amazing and care very deeply about the kids and giving them a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

We absolutely LOVE AFPA! We signed our son up for the all boys hip hop class 3 years ago after trying everything from flag football to trampoline classes and it wasn't until we walked through the doors of AFPA did we feel like we found our fit. Amber and Mike run a very successful dance studio, however that doesn't mean their main focus is on winning dance competition. Actually it's far from the truth, they love and care for each kid getting to know them on a personal basis, making dance a safe space. I've overheard on separate occasions Amber offering to help students with homework while giving other kids an encouraging word. I've read some of the reviews and while I understand that everyone has a right to their opinion I can honestly tell you that "abuse" is FAR from anything I've ever experience or witnessed at AFPA. I can say with confidence that Mike and Amber are amazing humans who give up so much of their own family time and they unselfishly give it to our kids. We are so appreciative that they gave our son a place to belong, a place that he feels safe and a family outside our home. read more

We absolutely loveee AFPA! This is our daughters home away from home. My girls have now been here a year and a half. We couldn't be happier! They are always keeping the kids attention with new ways to teach and staying current with dance styles. Wouldn't pick another place to have our kids attend. read more

We are so impressed by this studio. Our daughter has been dancing there for 10 years and continues to not only improve, but also has established some amazing friendships along the way! Mike, Amber, and their team in instructors are great to work with and do a phenomenal job working with the dancers. Great studio, great culture, and great people! read more

We are so thankful our daughter has found her home away from home at AFPA! She has taken dance here for 10 years now, at every level. She is given amazing training, opportunities, and most importantly, fun! The dances and costumes are also always age appropriate. This is not always the case, when you watch dances from other studios. They have handled re-opening after the COVID shutdown in a very safe way and the dancers are all happy to be back! Looking forward to another great year! read more

The owners of this studio, Amber and Mike, should be avoided at all times. What a waste of money and a huge regret. I would not recommend this studio to anyone. So sad to treat kids the way they do. The kids and parents are bullied and lied to. Buyer beware!! This studio gives the dance community a huge black eye. read more

My son has been dancing at AFPA for two years now. He's in Mr. Ika's boys hip hop class and HE LOVES IT! He is constantly showing off all the cool tricks he learns in his class. My son has gained confidence and a zest for dance since joining this program - which is very special, as a mom, to watch. The environment is positive and encouraging and I would recommend this studio to anyone who is looking for a place where your child can thrive. read more

I absolutely love this dance studio. I have known Amber and Mike for about 12 years and they are the most giving and caring people I know. Not only do they work hard to keep the children happy and healthy but they are incredible teachers. I wouldn't want my child to go anywhere else. Thank you Adaptive Force! read more

Our experience at this studio is about as bad as you can have. Do yourself a favor and avoid the abuse. We are one of many families that left. If they respond I will be happy to add more. read more

Beautiful and clean facility- local families are fortunate to have such a large studio with high caliber staff and training opportunities across many disciplines. Highly recommend for kids of all ages who was to develop their skills in the performing arts! read more

AFPA is a GREAT dance studio! My daughter has been taking dance there for 5 years and it has been the best experience we have ever had at a dance studio. Mike and Amber are always friendly and warm and treat us like family. The teachers are knowledgeable and always professional. Their prices are comparable to most of the other dance studios we have been to. I love their facility! I would recommend AFPA to anyone that wants a exceptional experience in dance. I also love how they have exercise classes for parents! read more

Best Birthday Party Ever! AFPA does birthday parties, and they do them very well. My daughter had an excellent time; the kids were busy the entire time. The staff does everything. I didn't have to do anything. Highly recommended if you want everyone to have a good time, and you do not want the stress of planning. read more

My grandkids have been going to afpa for over 6 years. They have been so amazing to my daughter and grandkids. They both love to go to dance. They also love all their teachers. I also have enjoyed every performance that Adaptive Force has put on. Thank you for making your studio such a happy place for them! read more

Not a good place to send your kids. Just overall stress filled environment. The manager is very rude and made me wait to enroll because she was eating. read more

My daughter has been with Adaptive Force since the beginning and with Mike and Amber for a few years before they opened the AFPA. This studio is place where kids and adults feel welcome. My daugher has grown as a dancer and as a person over the years partly because of the life lessons she has learned being part of AFPA and their competition team. Commitment, determination, time management and desire to improve every day are just a few of the things she has learned while dancing in the variety of styles offered. read more