I've been trying for two years to re-enroll my daughter, who was previously a student here, and the…read moreprocess has been extremely frustrating. Last year, after multiple back-and-forth emails, I was finally told she couldn't take the classes she wanted. This year, I went in person and was told she would get a tryout, but instead of scheduling it, I was asked to email again in two weeks. As a customer, I shouldn't have to keep chasing the school for updates or appointments. A well-managed business should collect my information, follow up, and make the process easy. Unfortunately, I felt like my time and interest didn't matter. Because of this experience, they have lost us as customers and I hope who read this message doesn't become a customer either.

Absolutely love this Dance Academy! Every one is so friendly. Best teachers around.read more

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.

I love art and soul. I take the adult classes and can't recommend them enough! I can't wait to sign…read moremy daughter up as soon as she turns 2! I've made amazing friends through art & soul and look forward to class every week

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!

I've been a member here for about a year now as it is close to home…read more The place is packed a lot of the time. They have high active membership as there are no other gyms nearby to pick from so let's hope more come into town. With the high volume of traffic you would think they would have a larger more active cleaning staff but nope. They say it is due to the staffing shortage but the place really needs more cleaning and often. There are dust bunnies everywhere, over flowing trash cans and paper towel dispensers run out quickly. The temp is higher than comfortable based on the number of people and the activity taking place. There are many trainers working with clients and they seem really focused. It is great they are attentive to their paying customers but they don't really see or recognize the other people working out are also customers. Thus they are not friendly or pleasant or even acknowledge you exist. I have gone over to ask if I could ask a question and nope...no help. This definitely doesn't make me want to hire any of them to coach me. There are a couple who seem to be very good trainers who actively engage with their clients vs standing around gazing so do your homework if you decide to hire and pay for services. The sales safe seem to be very active in opening new memberships but less interested in keeping the members they have. I am guessing because they have the market cornered in this area. The benches and equipment are starting to show wear and need replacing as the seats have splits and cracks. The classes seem to be full and active so although I haven't taken a class it looks promising and know my husband likes the spin classes, instructors and participants. I also wish they had a community where people could get to know each other. I believe it would be wonderful to have a supportive channel but when I asked...the answer was no and their was no interest in it at all. I've gone to the gym for most of my life and know with social media there are ways for members to engage. Back in the day there were bulletin boards but here there seems like little to no interest in creating a neighborhood unity. It is a fast traffic in and out thanks for your monthly payment. I have a Planet Fitness Black card and have driven over to W Bradenton and Sarasota where I find the experience better. The Sarasota location was cooler in temp and cleaner over all. I am really hoping that as LWR continues to grow more and different options come into the area. Would be great to have a Lifetime and another Planet Fitness here. Maybe then they'd be more interested in providing good service.

LA Fitness has the worst customer service that I have ever encountered at a gym. I had to cancel my…read moremembership because of surgery. Once the surgeon said that I could return to physical activity, including lifting weights, I try to rejoin LA Fitness as a member. I could not get anyone to help me with my membership. I called and emailing about rejoining with no success. I finally went into the gym in person and was given the brush off. I will never go back to LA Fitness and do not recommend them to anyone. There are too many other gyms available that want members.