The Studio is a normal dance studio with good teachers and typical students. No one at the Studio…read moreis horrible. The owner is extremely kind and does a way better job of remaining professional with people than I ever could. People are people. Some days are good and some days are not so good. If you really want to know what the studio is like, call them and speak to them. There are several meetings, facebook posts, texts and newletters that explain what the policies are, what is going on, etc.; so you are well-informed or not paying attention. When you accept a job, it would make sense that you know what your salary is before you start. Who gives a shit what Tara pays people? She can't underpay them if they accept her offer. This review is really just a suggestion to consider more than what the haters are saying. Reviews are garbage and so are negative mean people.

My daughter takes Hip Hop and Tap here. I am amazed at what her teacher, Ms. Tara, has been able to…read moreaccomplish with this group of 4 and 5 year olds. My daughter looks forward to every class and especially the recital. Like most studios, if you do the recital, you get nickel and dimed to death with all the pictures and costumes and such but I have not found any individual thing to be outrageously priced. I think as far as studios go, the cost for the classes is relatively low. They seem to really have thier stuff together here! My daughter is looking forward to trying ballet this summer!

Great studio. Everything is age appropriate, music costumes, dance steps, and teaching styles. The…read morestudents have so much fun!

Excellent dance studio where the older girls are kind and helpful to the younger ones. My daughter…read morehas taken classes there for three years and she will be returning again this year. The varied types of dance offered make it unique for the area. The littlest kids take combo classes, getting exposure to both ballet and tap. The option to try acro and bop hop are available for little ones who want to expend their energy on styles outside of the traditional dance realm. I will encourage my daughter to continue here as long as she enjoys dancing.

Oh my goodness... fell in love with this place tonight!…read more I have been fruitlessly searching for a quality Hip Hop class for a long time now ... each time I would sign up for one it ended up being cancelled bc not enough people registered. Finally... I FOUND A CLASS and it is a fantastic studio that I HIGHLY recommend. Dance Theatre Studio is right in the heart of U of M's campus. It is a second story location above Moe's sporting goods store. Great walkable area if you want to grab a bite or a drink after classes. It is a narrow spot and it was very very crowded in the waiting area, yet it is truly a wonderful space! They have an office in the sort of attic upstairs, and the man who I think owns the place is so so sweet- his name is John. He was helpful, and kind, and very endearing. There are 3 studio spaces A, B, and C. There are also small changing areas for men and women. Studios A and B are larger- C is a smaller space. They offer so many classes here .... Zumba, Cardio Barre, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates, Body Sculpting,Tap ...for ALL different skill levels and ages. I personally am taking a Hip Hop class and I can't wait to continue classes here for years to come.It is a very well organized studio and it has a really helpful and easy website which I appreciate. My first class was SO fun !!! The instructor was not only a talented dancer and teacher - she was great at amping up the energy of the class and making everyone comfortable. Class starts out with a warm up - including crunches, plank, push ups. We learned great choreography to fun music and then cooled down and stretched. I'm so thrilled to have discovered this place... if you've ever thought about taking dance you should totally try it !!!!!

I stopped in for the Intermediate Jazz class with Michelle while I was visiting from the Bay Area…read more Really good! I'm a modern dancer without a lot of jazz experience, so I was a little worried about jumping into an intermediate class at a studio I wasn't familiar with, but everyone was super welcoming. The class was fast-paced and mostly regulars. I would be cautious of coming to this particular class if you don't have some experience, because I could see it being frustrating. Michelle didn't take a lot of time to offer corrections and taught the choreography quickly, but not too quickly for the class -- everyone was at least getting a sketch of it, but everyone also seemed challenged by it (I was!). She seemed to have a good sense of what parts were difficult for the class in the moment. She also picked some rad music. I would totally go back if I lived here!

Kids have been dancing here for over ten years. We love it! Barely any staff turnover which allows…read morefor your child to know each and every teacher. They have a wonderful variety of classes for all age groups. We've also.done competition.and they run things well. Gayle Tina and staff run a great studio

Awesome place for kids to learn to dance. Kids have fun while learning to dance. The staff is…read moregreat. My kids danced there for over 15 years and now my granddaughter is starting out.

My daughter has been at MADPAC for 5 years and it is her second home. The studio has done an…read moreamazing job in cultivating her love of dance - so much so that she is now on her 3rd year on the competitive team. The teachers and students are like family to my daughter and we couldn't be happier to have found a second home here. Everyone is so positive and uplifting, while encouraging them to strive for more.

My daughter is going on her 5th year at Michelle's and loves it there. We both love it there!…read moreMADPAC is our home away from home! Michelle and her staff are an amazing group of people who truly care about the kids!

I have been going to this studio for seven years now and it truly is my second home. Everyone makes…read moreyou feel like family and we all ARE a family. I don't think I will move to another studio ever again. The owner... Amanda is so funny, polite and a great dancer as well! All the dance teachers are very experienced and amazing. Some of them are even dance competition judges. I truly love this studio.

I can not say enough about AOD! Both of my children have taken classes there and not only have they…read morelearned a ton they had so much fun. One of my children danced competitively with AOD and had an amazing experience. The dance teachers are passionate, caring and knowledgeable. We could never imagine dancing anywhere else.

This is my kids 4th year dancing at AOD. All of the staff is friendly and the kids have so much…read morefine while learning. Highly recommend if you want a great dance experience.

Buyer beware. Make sure you read the fine print in the contract about how much and how often you…read morewill be charged as it is inconsistent with the information provided over the phone or through email. The cost is NOT apparently by month or based on how many classes you receive. Also, while the jumping jam class itself has been ok, the entire enterprise for preschoolers appears to be focused on the recital and making as much money off it as possible.

My daughter has been taking piano with Jeff for close to 2 years. Jeff is a fantastic piano…read moreteacher. He teaches her workbook chords, classical pieces and current radio songs. She certainly gets a lot of variety. He goes above and beyond to arrange music to her level by either enhancing a piece or simplifying it for her. If she doesn't have the music for a song they wish to work on, he has gone out of his way to hunt down the music, and then arrange it individually for her. I especially love the duets they do together on the piano, but in addition, she certainly learns pieces by herself. He has taken a child who knew absolutely nothing about playing piano, and turned her into to a child learning songs using both hands simultaneously. The studio has private practice rooms with a window in the door. I am able to peek in on her lesson at any time I wish to see how she is doing. Jeff also explains to me as a parent what she should be working on at home, and how she is progressing. My daughter also started dance at Michigan Academy this past fall. Michigan Academy went out of their way to welcome her also as a dance student. Mrs. Lisa and all the dance teachers are extremely approachable. I can not even put into words how refreshing that is. When choosing a dance studio, I have learned that it is extremely important to know that the staff are approachable. They really welcome all questions and take their time with all students and their families in a professional manner. This makes for a comfortable environment that students thrive in, and parents also feel comfortable because we as parents are never left in the dark and everything is always explained. Truly stress free. You can tell immediately that they really truly care about all students in regards to their dance education, empowering the child's self esteem, and helping them grow as individuals, even outside of dance. The dance teachers at Michigan Academy also go above and beyond. Recently, when my daughter asked what she could work on at home to improve, Mrs.Rebecca went out of her way and made a list of ideas for her that she could do at home. She gave her suggestions, such as, straddle split rolls and barre work that she could do on her own time. As you can see, the dance teachers really take the time to help the students with their individual dance goals. Michigan Academy is a place for all ages and all levels! Every student is welcomed, appreciated, and celebrated. I highly recommend Michigan Academy to any child interested in dance or music. My daughter couldn't be happier at Michigan Academy and I also couldn't be happier that we found this studio.

We joined MDA diaper darling class this season and so far my daughter Aria absolutely loves it…read more Building such great skills and part of an amazing dance group as well. Everyone is very friendly and the teacher of the class is wonderful as well.

My sister has been dancing here since she was 3 years old and she loves it here! Ms. Jenny is the…read morebest teacher, mother, and owner.

Big City Dance Center has been the best experience for my daughter and myself. Excellent teachers…read morefocused on ALL students to push them to their best while being encouraging and supportive. My daughter has grown so much just in one year! Excellent choreography that places well in competitions and the girls love those big trophies! Excellent team environment with very little drama and an excellent central location! Come see us! One of the hardest choices to move but the best choice we could have made!

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