There are dance studios and then there is DanceXpressions!…read moreSharon Cooksey has worked tirelessly over the years to create a wonderful dance studio. Based on a Christian foundation bound together with family values, our daughter has been part of the DanceXpressions family for over 3 years now. We couldn't be more please with her progression as she has learned not just dance but strengthened values, structure and her personal responsibility. She has made great friends along the way and considers the studio an extension of her own family. If you are seeking studio where you need not to worry about choreography while gaining wonderful instruction to dance; look no further! Offering everything from Recreational to Competitive and Pre-Professional Dance, you will find jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, Irish, hip hop praise and more. So stop reading, click contact and give Sharon a chance to prove while DanceXpressions has been named best in the Burg!

Dance Xpressions has been the best part of our week! My six year old can safely interact with her…read morepeers during covid. Mrs. Sharon has always been available to answer any questions I have concerning progress. I'm so happy we found Dance Xpressions.

Came to check out this dance studio on a Sunday. They hold several different types of classes. It…read moreis a decent size has mirrors for dancers. The floor is not wood in the room we were in but didn't affect the dance for kids.

Our 4 year old daughter has been taking acro dance here for a few months now & just loves it. The…read morestudios new location is really nice inside. The instructor is really great with the the kids in the class. We look forward to her continuing her classes here.

Beautiful studio, and amazing people. I highly recommend!!! I had a blast during open gym, and…read morethere's mirrors so you can make corrections to positions while seeing g yourself!

From the owner: Welcome to AJAX Dance Studio, where passion meets expertise! Located in the heart of Woodbridge,…read moreVA, AJAX Studios offers a diverse range of dance classes designed to elevate your skills and ignite your love for movement. Now specializing in Pole Fitness, Hip-Hop, Line Dance, Contemporary, Heels Dance, Chair Dance, Youth Classes, Parent and Me Classes and More. At AJAX Studios, we believe that everyone has the potential to shine on the dance floor. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, our supportive environment is perfect for dancers of all levels. Each class is tailored to inspire creativity, build confidence, and enhance your abilities. Join us today and let our awesome instructors help you take your skills to the next level. Discover the joy of dance in a fun, welcoming atmosphere and become part of a vibrant community that celebrates movement and self-expression. Sign up now to unleash your inner dancer!

Responsive, kind and patient are great ways to describe this awesome dance studio. For some reason…read moreI find myself having way more questions than I want to have to ask but they always respond quickly and take the time to get me a full answer. During COVID times they have been super accommodating and mindful while also not skipping a beat. My daughter loves all of her coaches so far in the year+ that she's been attending and has learned a ton. So thankful to have found them!

This past Monday night, September 12 2022 my daughters ballet teacher Ms.Gina at Perfect Pointe in…read moreSpringfield was very aggressive with my 2 year old. When class was over and the children were in line to get out of class to go with their parents, my daughter saw Me and wanted to run out to me and Ms.Gina said "No! Get back in line" a little aggressively but I didn't think too much about it. my daughter started crying hysterically, she got back in line and I couldn't see her anymore but could hear her crying hysterically. Ms.Gina didn't see that I saw her telling her to get back in line. When my daughter got out of the class, she was extremely upset and still crying. That's when Ms.Gina said "she tripped that's why she's crying" We don't care that she told my daughter to get back in line but lying about it is very worrisome. We were still giving her the benefit of the doubt even though that incident wasn't sitting right with us. Later that night we watched the video of the class recording and what we saw made us angry and horrified! It was clear Ms.Gina was frustrated with my daughter. In one clip she tells my daughter "can you STOP" very aggressively and in another clip she grabs my daughter by her hair. I emailed the executive director and owner of the studio, Kendra with the screen recordings of those two incidents and not only did she defend and make excuses for her personal friend Gina, she also said she continues to be as proud as ever to have Gina as a member of their staff and Perfect Pointe family. I'm sharing this so others are aware.

Great studio! My daughter (12) enjoys their classes, instructors and has made friends quickly. Very…read morefriendly. Great communication and has classes for all skills levels.

I cannot say enough positive things about this studio and Miss Karen (the owner/instructor). My…read moredaughter danced here for two years and two summers before we had to move and I'm dreading having to find another studio since SDC set the bar so high. Some things I love: *Miss Karen will take kids as young as 2 and doesn't require them to be potty trained. She believes that nobody is too young or too old to dance. *Wide range of classes available including an adaptive dance class specifically for those with special needs. *The focus is on fun, not on competition (though they do have a fabulous competition teams for those who want to compete). You won't ever hear any of the instructors yelling or scolding the dancers for their performance. Everybody is there to have fun while learning to dance. *Appropriateness. All dancers are required to either change clothes in the studio or wear a cover while going between car and studio. All costumes are age appropriate and proper undergarments are required. You won't see any teen strip teases or three year old little girls gyrating all over the stage at recital. Miss Karen really teaches her dancers how to respect themselves and entertain with their talent, not by showing off a ton of skin. *Cost. I suppose this one may be subjective, but I personally felt that the price of classes was extremely reasonable. My daughter took two classes and we were able to afford it without issue. I honestly don't think that there is anything that I DON'T love about this studio!

This place is wonderful, my fiancé and I started taking lessons here for our upcoming wedding, and…read morewe aren't the best dancers. We've had 4 lessons so far and they have more than paid off. All the instructors are great but I want to shout out our instructor, Jason. He is extremely patient, gives honest feedback, and is encouraging. When you can't dance it is similar to public speaking, when you get nervous you feel almost sick, and the embarrassment can be overwhelming, but I've never felt that while learning. Sometimes there are other people there waiting to start their lessons so they're watching, but it doesn't matter, you get lost in the learning and it's soooo much fun. This is an amazing dance studio, but here's a word to the wise if you don't practice you won't get better. There's only so much a few lessons a month can do. Get the best out of your money and take those lessons out for a spin (literally, we spin a lot). Wear comfy shoes and don't waste anymore time, this is the place to learn.

We joined this dance studio to brush up on some steps for our son's wedding but we have decided…read morethat this is a fun way to spend time together and get a little bit of exercise. The instructors are extremely friendly. The instruction is very easy to follow and step by step. We are truly enjoying our experience at this studio. All the other customers are friendly and eager to learn. The social parties that the owner throws are like going to someone's living room and having a potluck with added dance lessons. We highly recommend and enjoy modern ballroom dance studio and will continue our membership for a long time.

We're new here but everyone is very friendly and both my kids are really enjoying the classes that…read morethey offer. Can't wait to see how much they learn and grow at M&S Studio!

From the owner: M&S Studio, Fredericksburg's complete Center for Acting, Dance and Music, has been serving the…read moregreater Fredericksburg area since 1994. We create memories that last a lifetime! Our music program includes piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons and many other instruments. Our dance program offers a variety of dance forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater and tumbling. We also have a strong Acting program that helps to gain confidence and self-esteem. To have dance, music and acting classes at the same location, give families the ability to schedule lessons for 2 or more family members at the same time, providing more time for other activities and less driving for the family.

Prince Williams Dance Academy has been an absolute confidence builder for my daughter! My daughter…read morehas been attending Jazz classes for the last two years and I am thrilled at the positive changes that I have seen in her. I highly recommend PWDA !!

From the owner: "One Dance Shoe Can Change Your Life"; "PWDA is your neighborhood dance school"…read more Kim Teachout Thomas has been providing more than 38 years of expert dance instruction to young students.

Not a dancer, but I attended the Ordway's Conservatory of Classical Ballet annual Nutcracker show…read moreat Colgan High School and was absolutely blown away by the production value this little studio puts out. The costumes, dances, performances, and little thoughtful touches such as Nutcracker step-and-repeats, themed snacks and merch, free visits with Santa during intermission really made me think that this was a special school. I've been to several other Nutcracker shows in the area and this one truly blows all other dance schools in the area. I love how they allow small children in the crowd to be part of the party dance scene. It was a LONG show but my five year old and her younger cousins were absolutely entranced the entire time. I can only think of the time, preparation, and dedication it took to put on a show of this caliber. If we lived closer, I would one hundred twenty percent enroll my daughter here for classes.

My child attended Ordway for over a year without any issues, and we truly appreciated her teacher…read more Because of that positive experience, we paid to enroll her in the Nutcracker recital. Unfortunately, during a long rehearsal, my 7-year-old came to me very upset after the director yelled in front of the full cast and stated that she could be removed if she didn't learn the steps. Since parents are not allowed in the facility during rehearsals, I cannot confirm the exact wording or whether it was directed specifically at her, but the emotional impact was devastating. Prior to this, we had no interactions with the director. This experience made my daughter feel singled out and ashamed in front of her peers and friends. We emailed the director with an official withdrawal notice and explained our concerns. While the director apologized and offered to apologize to my daughter, we declined. We are raising our children to understand that words have power, and we hold ourselves and others accountable for the impact words can have. Because of that, we expect instructors and educators to maintain the highest professional standards. Fear, threats, public criticism, or shaming have no place in teaching any child, and there is absolutely nothing to be gained or learned from this kind of belittling behavior. The only appropriate response is to remove ourselves from any environment where such conduct is considered acceptable. We allowed our daughter to finish the paid recital because she wanted to participate, but ultimately withdrew both of our children (ages 7 and 4). The environment no longer aligned with the values of encouragement, respect, and emotional safety that we expect. As a parent, this was a very difficult conversation to have with my child. We cannot control other people's attitudes or demeanor, but we can control our environment and actions--and we should never be in a place where a child feels that their best isn't good enough, especially for a paid service. This situation should have been handled professionally, with an email or a quick conversation with the parent, which I would expect from someone with "over 20 years" of experience. In today's world, where apologies are often quick and reactive, we aim to raise children who spread kindness, compassion, and bravery. I am very proud of my daughter for feeling safe enough to speak up to me and for continuing to attend rehearsals even though she was nervous and scared. The recital itself was very nice, and it is a shame that we had to withdraw them--but our child's emotional well-being will always be our priority. For these reasons, I will not recommend this studio to family or friends.

I would say the only drawback to this studio is the parking lot/maybe even the building. Two of the…read moredance rooms are spacious, but one of them is pretty small. The recitals are really impressive though. They put on quite the stage production, with great dancing, music, lighting, acting (no singing though). They do really well at competitions, but I think the community/friendships and fun aspect are more important than the scores. I do know several of their dancers have gone on to dance professionally, college dance teams, NFL cheerleaders, professional actors etc.

My family came to this studio after we were recommended here by a friend and we could not be more…read morepleased! The recital is put on like a full on PRODUCTION and the kids are trained in a very caring and professional environment. My kids don't compete but the competition numbers we have seen are absolutely breathtaking. It is definitely one of the highest quality and creative studios in the area. The parking lot can be a bit crowded between classes but it's well worth it when you see how beautiful their shows are. I'm so happy we have become a part of the Barton & Williams dance family.