Another outstanding year at Dance Etc School of the Arts this years Spring Recital was awesome…read morecheck out a few of my favorite pictures of my daughter from the recital. Come check out the studio.

The quality of instructors here is without question top notch. My daughter has been here a year and…read moreif it weren't for the steady improvement I see in her dancing and her awesome instructor, I would have withdrawn her a long time ago. From an administrative perspective this place is incredibly disorganized, the staff is misinformed and they do a poor job of communicating important pieces of information. They just had their spring performance at the Manassas Center for Performing Arts this past weekend and the experience was nothing short of infuriating. First, they wanted the kids there at 5:30 pm for a performance that starts at 7 pm. Ok, that's reasonable. When I checked my 11 year old in backstage, they told me I wasn't allowed to go any further, that made me incredibly uneasy but of course I complied. The performance was to start at 7 pm, and it did but prior to the performance (meaning the weeks and days ahead) we we're not given an idea of when the show would end. I'll just cut to the chase and tell you now, I did not have my daughter back until nearly 11 pm. When her performance was finished (she was in the 4th act), which was around 9:45 pm, I excused myself from the auditorium and went backstage to get her. I was told the kids would not be released until the end of the show and that all children 10 and up (this part is important) would be released into the lobby of the performing center on their own. That was an absolutely terrible idea.... So the show wrapped up about 10:30 pm. Someone from the school made an announcement on stage that all kids 8 and older would be released into the lobby on their own for parents to retrieve (more like search for frantically in a sea full of strangers). So while someone in the back was telling parents it was 10 and up, they just made an announcement to hundreds of people that it was actually 8 and up. Prime example of the kind of misinformation and lack of communication they demonstrate on a daily basis back at the school. Once I finally had my daughter back and after congratulating her on a job well done, I asked her about her experience backstage. No snacks or hydration provided (because the ADULTS backstage did not inform the children they were allowed to grab one from the table they set up) and when the children attempted to go to the bathroom they were told they could not and had to go back to the dressing room. So you put my kid in a room from 5:30 pm to 9:15 pm and tell her she can't go to the bathroom and don't bother to tell her she can grab a snack..... THEN after she performs, she is stuck in that same predicament another hour. THEN you send her out in a lobby full of HUNDREDS of people to search for her guardian when it's all said and done?! The levels of negligence, lack of planning, consideration and common sense is astounding! I was willing to overlook the fact that after paying for tuition we were forced to pay $20 a head to see her perform. I was willing to overlook that after spending all of this money up till performance night, we were told we were not allowed to take pictures or video (ushers were kicking parents out if they were caught recording). I was even willing to overlook their seriously flawed system for releasing kids back to parents but to have the audacity to keep our kids from us for several hours and not have the decency to make sure they were well taken care of and attended to absolutely pisses me off. I'm sure there are schools that will treat you, your children and your money much better. Don't do it.

Linda's Ballet Workshop is a well-established, inclusive dance studio that's been a cornerstone of…read morethe community for years. Family-run with a strong legacy. Linda has positively impacted so many lives through the years. A great place for dancers of all ages to learn the love of dance!

This place is absolutely phenomenal! They have a great reputation and are so well trained I've met…read moreat least 5 people who've been there for at least 5 years of training. They have an excellent camp however wish they offered more because we love them so much. Very responsive and somehow they hit that special happy place of phenomenal skill training and great fundamental education while staying small and intimate m. Highly recommend I don't want my family to leave. This is a real gem of lakeridge.

I went here for 4 years and my first 2 years were good. Then KLR became lazy and only put effort…read moretowards their competition dances during recital times. The studio's facility is nice, but the choreography was repetitive and the costumes were outdated. Their are way other studios out there in Northern VA. And about her brother sleeping with the students.. google it and see for yourself.

I am soo happy I found KLR! they are amazing and it feels like home! Kathleen, Lee and Rosemary are…read morethe best and they never make you feel like crazy when asked a lot of questions! I have 2 daughters that got here my oldest is 13 and is on the competition team and loves it! and my youngest which is 4 is taking class as well!

Just started having my daughter (2) come here for dance lessons. Have been very impressed - the…read moreteacher is very patient with all the kids and they seem to enjoy themselves. Well organized, the owner is also very nice, it's clean, reasonably priced, and all kids participate in recitals even the little ones. My only suggested improvement would be more seating area or a limit on the number of family members that can be there (1 per child or something) and that parents (myself included) just be told not to give "sideline" advice let the teacher talk, gets a little noisy with all the parents trying to tell the kids what to do when they aren't listening to their teacher.. but really the instructor is great!

From the owner: At .ACCENT. Dancer, we don't compete for medals. It doesn't take a medal to be talented - it takes…read moreheart. Our mission is for our students in Woodbridge, Virginia to enjoy everything dance has to offer, from the history of dance to each technique we perfect in class. Our founder believes dance is an art that should be appreciated and shared. We spread our love for music at showcases and performances, so why not do the same for dance? Call today to sign up for a free initial class.

After reading the other reviews on Lukas my wife and I decided to sign up. We were about 4 weeks…read morefrom our wedding and Lukas had us dancing like pros in no time and ready to take on our first dance! We have no prior dance experience and Lukad started us with the basics that we can keep using in the future. He was super flexible with us in coordinating lessons and the lessons were really fun and we looked forward to them every week. I would HIGHLY recommend Lukas for dancing needs!

My dad and I worked with Lukas for our father and daughter dance. We took the six class package and…read morewas very flexible with our times. We had two weeks to the take class and he worked around our schedule. The class was fun and made us feel very comfortable. We got so many compliments and my dad felt amazing dancing in front of everyone!

I love this studio and it's an awesome place to be. I go to this dance studio and I am on the…read morecompetition team, I always have an awesome time everyday I go here. They have lots of things to offer such as recreational dance classes, competition team, birthday parties and more. I can assure you you'll have an amazing time if you go here and I highly suggest this place if you're looking for a good way to start your child's dance journey!

I took my 3 year old daughter to try their ballet/ tap class and she was very excited to do the…read moreclass. We got there and she was very happy to try the class. She went into the studio with the other kids and was super excited but then suddenly, other girls started to cry for their parents and that made my little one started to cry too. I asked the teacher if I could sit inside so she would feel safer and the teacher Sandra said no. Then I asked the reception desk if another class was available so I could try if the instructor allowed me inside and they asked around and they all said no because the other kids would be distracted. I mean, I get it this shouldn't be the norm and parents should watch from outside but for someone doing the first class ever, maybe be a little bit more flexible wouldn't hurt. So they are not having me as a client and we are going somewhere else who can be more flexible with small kids who are just starting.

Teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. So glad we found this studio. I have watched my daughter…read moregrow leaps and bounds since she started coming here

My daughter danced with the owners of TMS for years through their role in Capitol Movement, so we…read morewere beyond thrilled when they opened their own studio. Nicole and Krista are wonderful. They are excellent instructors and will push the students to improve their technique and artistry, but also show so much love and support for the students personally. My daughter danced with them their first year of operation, but we ended up moving away at the end of the first year. Even though she no longer dances there, she has stayed in close contact with the directors and teachers and they continue to be supportive of her and the love and support she receives from them has created a foundation that helps her to flourish. I couldn't say enough great things about this place. If you want to be challenged as a dancer, but in a caring and supportive environment, this studio is ideal.