Quality instruction by caring instructors who want your dancer to succeed! The faculty becomes…read morelike family. Whether dancing just for fun or seeking to gain the skills needed to dance professionally, CDA is your place!

The initial phones calls were pleasant but things deteriorated from there. I spoke with a man on…read morethe phone and he made the appointment for my daughter to come in and be evaluated. I explained to him that she hasn't had ballet in over 3 years. He put her in Ms. Lauren's class, trainee ballet. I deferred to them as I have never taken a dance class in my life. Upon arrival my daughter went in the class and was able to do approximately the first 5 minutes of class then things got bad quickly. My poor daughter felt awful. What a way to make a child feel horrible. The instructor took my daughter out of class and spoke with the man that set her up in the class. My daughter was near tears as she told me when we got in the car the two of them were glancing at each other trying not to laugh. I walked up only after this had occurred. What a class act laughing at a 12 year old. I called back to seek clarification on the class they suggested (this was before my daughter told me they were trying not to laugh) and the women on the phone says maybe you need to shop around and ended the phone call. This is nuts. My recommendation is dance quickly AWAY from this placed

Quality instruction in the arts, including dance, theater, art and music. Non competitive…read moreenvironment that with instructors who truly care about their students, their wellbeing and growth!

From the owner: Woodland Fine Arts Academy (WFA) is a ministry of Woodland Community Church in Bradenton, FL…read more WFA’s purpose is to provide high quality instruction in a Christian environment for artists of any age. Our program is designed to meet students where they are and help them explore their God-given creative gifts and develop the skills and discipline required to reach their fullest potential at every level. Whether it is for use in performance, ministry or personal expression, our desire is to see each person grow in their talent and passion for the arts, and most importantly, Glorifying God in all we do. We are all made to create and made to worship.

Exceptional instructors who are all passionate about dance and care about their students. All the…read morestudents there are very friendly and supportive. Definitely a dance family

What a great studio. Great dance instructors. Great vibe. These are award winning dancers who pay…read moreclose attention and steer us with style until we "get it." Lots of people of all ages having fun. Kudos to our instructors Anastasiia and Igor for their knowledge and patience.

Stage Door IS THE PINNACLE of dance in Sarasota. The word that comes to mind is "EXCELLENCE." My…read morechildren attend hip hop and mini flip hop classes at Stage Door. Their teachers are kind and patient. The staff in the front office is very helpful l, courteous and welcoming. The staff's professionalism is unparalleled. Upon spending any time at the facility, it will be evident that Stage Door Studios is a well-oiled machine. The viewing area is perfect for parents & families wanting to spectate. It is ample space with comfortable seating and screens for viewing dancers working hard and having fun in each studio. There is also a thoughtful children's area with child-friendly furniture and a tv showing children's programs. Every aspect of our experience thus far seems to have been carefully curated to cater to the comfort and enhance the enjoyment of the entire family. We LOVE Stage Door!

My children danced at Stage Door for 6 years (first recreationally and then competitively) and…read moreloved it for a long time. But 3 years into dancing for one of their competitive teams, my children were kicked out of the studio with just a month left to go in the season. They were unable to perform at recital, or at their final competition, and 3 months later the studio has still not refunded the money I paid for services unrendered (summer classes, a convention, unused recital costumes etc) and they will not respond to my emails. The reason for dismissing my 1st and 4th graders? I took them to a private lesson at another studio for additional training and the owner didn't like that. Dancers as young as 5-6 years old are made to sign a contract if they want to dance at competitions with the team. Initially I didn't think much of this but by the third year (and as my second daughter was entering the youngest competition team) I started to have concerns about the stifling nature of it. Essentially, I walked into Stage Door with a 4 year old child in 2016, and before I knew it I was locked into some kind of situation where they would be penalized for even looking at other studios . (By the way, I didn't sign the contract last year but they held me to it anyway.) We stayed a couple years longer than we should have because the kids made friends and didn't want to leave them. If it weren't for that we would have left sooner. As things often do, it all worked out for the best. My girls and some of their previous teammates have found a new studio which they absolutely love and I'm confident that this new studio has their best interests at heart. I'm so excited for their future in dance and it's a relief to know they're training with adults who care about them. Stage Door is a large studio that shows well. It's big, offers a lot of class times for young kids and when you aren't yet enmeshed in the dance world you don't see the red flags. I certainly didn't. My advice, if you're looking for a dance studio, is to sit down with the studio owner and really find out what they're all about. Ask questions. Talk to parents of older kids. Talk to the studio owner at length. I probably talked to the studio owner at Stage Door for less than 20 minutes combined in 6 years. At our new studio, I've talked to the studio owner for hours on end and we've only been there a few months. It's night and day. Just do your homework.

Wonderful dance studio for all levels of dance. The instructors are top notch professionals who…read morehave been a part of the dance world for most of their lives. Dancing is fun at all ages and no partner is necessary! Treat yourself to a world of happiness!! I love this studio.

A hidden gem of Dance studios located in Lakewood Ranch. Staff and instructors are great and it's…read morea positive, fun atmosphere! Highly recommend

We had a disastrous experience with Art and Soul Dance over the last year…read more Coming from a great studio to Art and Soul, we had the following observations. The owners are not open to feedback. If you provide feedback, your child is likely to be cut from dances or have their role limited. The owners of this studio focus more on emotionally traumatizing their dancers than teaching them skills. It was not uncommon for dances to change at the last second before competitions leading dancers to be unsure and nervous going onstage. Calling out dancers in front of their peers to do better was also not uncommon. The owners will tell you whatever you want to hear to sign up including what classes they offer. This will change once the season starts. Teacher turnover is high here. The one teacher we felt was strong, the ballet teacher, has moved on. We have had to ask the studio multiple times for pins earned and judge feedback from competitions. They refused to provide them. We question the accounting at this studio. All payments are made out personally to the owner. This seems odd for a business and we were never quite sure of the accounting. If you are looking for a studio that builds up your child's confidence and love of dance, this is not it. If you are looking for a studio where the owners are approachable and open to feedback, this is not it. If you are looking for a studio that is chaotic, mismanaged and where your child comes home questioning if they want to dance anymore, this is probably the studio for you. I would caution anyone looking to put their child in dance at Art and Soul to do lots of research and look past the positive reviews that will be fabricated to bury this one.

All of the teachers and staff have been amazing since we joined the team this summer! As newbies…read morethey have been so welcoming! Even after hours of being at the studio, our daughter still comes home saying she has fun! We are so happy we found them!

This Dance Studio is an awsome place to look at .They're amazing ,I never really got to meet the…read moredancers though. I live in Sarasota FL and discovered them a while back.I hope everything is alright with them

Great place to learn practice or social dance.I have been fortunate to have been coached by great…read moreinstructors at several locations.My opinion Michael and Brian are top rated instructors. Always clear directions FUN concise never talking down to a student very supportive of clients.Reasonable price and great experience.Frank Spivey

Great dance experience & performing arts opportunities! My daughter has been there 4yrs so far, has…read morehad many great experiences in shows, community events, competition team (w/ many 1st place trophies), plus singing & acting opportunities. As a dance mom, I've enjoyed being involved w/ UDC & Fredi Dance Project (non-profit performance group ensemble.) 1st year on pointe now, w/ wonderful, caring, supportive instructors! At UDC/FDP, they are helping prepare my daughter for a career in the performing arts! For myself, they opened their door for me, too, as an actor, ballet, yoga or anything else I want to pursue. Thanks, UDC/FDP!

If you're looking for a diverse and inclusive dance experience look no further! My daughter has…read morebeen with UDC for 2 years and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. From her weekly classes to our experience with UDC competition team, my daughter has enjoyed it all and has formed beautiful friendships along the way!

The Thompson Twins said it best in their song "lies" (give it a listen) because that's exactly the…read moreexperience I had at this gym. They lie and then promise to fix the issue only to lie over and over again. Unscrupulous, deceitful, deceptive and shady! Zero Stars wasn't an option so one star it is

I can't believe how dishonestly the salesman,Ed, treated me. Yes, I understand his job is to sign…read moreup members to personal training, but his methods are disgraceful. He handed me a fat measuring device then showed me that my BMI was 26 (overweight) and my % of fat was 40%. I work out three to four days per week, and my percentage of fat is 28%, and my BMI is 22. I think that these fraudulent sales tactics are scare tactics for vulnerable silver sneaker members.