Two of our daughters are at Dutchess School of Performing Arts with Ms. Denyse. She is a…read moreclassically trained ballet teacher who danced in NY City. Besides being a great teacher and dancer, she has brought talented staff to teach Irish step, African and Modern. The Irish step teacher toured with Riverdance! We've been to other studios in the area, including Kerry's and NYAB, but our family thinks this place is the best.

From the owner: The Faculty at Dutchess School of Performing Arts is dedicated to providing an environment that…read moreinspires young people to learn and grow through the Art of Dance and Music. The Conservatory-based training nurtures positive attitudes, dedication and development of artistic potential. The value of this training offers students the tools for life-long success including, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, discipline and individual growth. ​

My daughter goes here they are true professionals and the shows are amazing. She does ballet and…read moreI've seen her excel so much.

The owner is verbally abusive to the kids. When a parent confronts her on it, she acts like an…read moreimmature child. She only cares about her competition team kids and she treats them even worse than non-team kids. Their system of doing things is ancient. Nothing is computerized, everything is hand written. Emails would be helpful, the little slips of paper that sometimes go home with your child rarely make it to the parents to know what is going on. Needs an office manager ASAP, not the old lady running the show, who also gives the customers a hard time. I guess they don't understand that we are paying THEM. The studio is cramped, you can't walk up and down the hallway, no place to wait for your child. And seating is limited. A few chairs in the front and a small kitchen in the back. Forget when class lets out, it is a nightmare. Also the car rental place washes cars right next to their entrance and is annoying. It is HIGHLY unsafe with them whipping the cars in and out with small children walking to and from, and the water turning to ice in the winter. My child does not want to return. We will be looking elsewhere no matter the cost. Not worth the aggravation of this place.

The best dance studio in the area. Lots of great class options & teachers that treat your kids like…read morefamily.

MEAN GIRLS. I enrolled my 7 year old granddaughter for Lyrical Ballet in November 2018, and I was…read morevery disappointed. On several occasions, I witnessed my granddaughter being subjected to bullying by several girls in her class. I told Tanya about the girls' inappropriate behavior, and I was told that "my granddaughter will make friends." Due to her lackadaisical attitude, I became extremely vocal, pulled my granddaughter from their school and demanded a refund, which they obliged. Additional complaints is that there is no guidance, communication, and the studio is sloppy and unclean. A child is not a commodity, and needs to be treated as such. Both owners are pompous regarding the amount of years that they have been in business. So, what does that mean to you, a prospective client? You will be subjected to ridicule if you make a complaint, regardless of the complaint, just because they have been in business for several decades. And, if your child is bullied, there may be no recourse. It seems that both Tanya and Betty Jean were angrier at me for bringing up this situation than being accountable and responsible for not having a no-bullying policy in place. On a positive note, my granddaughter is now in a clean, well-established, well-structured, fun, and disciplined ballet school, and she is thriving. She is very happy and can enjoy her classes and classmates without any worries.

This business is a joke, the owner is non existent and only wants your money. Please do not send…read moreyour children to this place. It is unsafe and a bad environment for the dancers. There are so many other reputable studios in the area that will actually give your child the chance they deserve.

From the owner: At our studio we offer the highest quality of dance education with a wide variety of classes for…read moreall ages and levels at economical prices. We take pride in providing a warm family atmosphere and a positive environment to learn, grow and have fun in.

Madeline is a teacher who genuinely cares about her students, and wants to see them succeed…read more Recommend this place!

If you want to learn to dance with love, compassion, energy and technique you couldn't find the…read moreexpertise anywhere else but here!

Very beautiful dance school. The owners put a lot if detail into making this place a great school…read morefor kids. My daughter did classes when they opened last year. She decided to do gymnastics do to her scheduling and her friend leaving but I miss it here and I will be back. The girls here can dance!!

Everyone is amazing. I've been with HDD for 3 years and my daughter has blossomed. I thank Terry…read moreand Amanda for all that they do!

I can't say enough great things about this dance studio. The inclusiveness the owner shows to all…read moredancers is amazing. The family environment, the support the dancers have for each other is second to none.

The dance teacher/director/owner bully and body shame the kids, they are manipulative, and are very…read morerude to parents when issues are presented to them. The environment they foster is toxic. Waste of money and time, do not send your children here!

This community center is freaking off the chain!! My kids have been coming here for various…read moreprograms for years now! Located in a broken down ghetto neighborhood like Newburgh, sorry Newburgh but it's true ya'll ghetto as F@% , the community needs a place like this. It provides the children a positive influence, a place of learning & I just love, love this place & the dedicated staff. God Bless the staff & facility.

I attended the show (recital) yesterday, and I could not believe the performances! The tiny ones in…read more"movement" were so cute in their tutus, and the tap dancers were fantastic! All of the dancers truly shined.... but the finale, with the African drummers and all age groups was a show stopper! They are doing a great job in a tough city. Kudos to instructors and administrators. KEEP THIS PROGRAM GOING!!!!

Fantastic instructors especially patient and lovely Rita. Highly recommend to anyone interested in…read morelearning to dance

Great service, great value, great people. Spend the time and get a life long ability. You won't be…read moredisappointed.

I reviewed this dance studio in January 2016 and I'm updating my review to reaffirm my five star…read morerating. My daughter has now been dancing at DE for over 4 years, and has been on the performance and competition teams for 2 years and counting. She has had and continues to have an incredibly positive experience, is challenged by the fantastic teachers, and continues to grow as a dancer. She has learned about dedication, perseverance, and teamwork and she continues to be devoted to this school and her teachers. I recommend Dance Expression without hesitation and know many happy dancers and families at this studio. Check it out!

My daughter has been going to Dance Expressions for 4 years now and couldnt be anymore pleased by…read morethe studio and her progress, i highly recommend it