I bring my 6 year old daughter here. They practice in private rooms in the back where you cannot…read moreview them at all. My daughter really likes ballet and hasn't complained so I am torn to write this review but I don't think we will be coming back here. This is our third dance studio experience due to moving. The reasons for my review are this: First- the front desk lady is pretty rude... all the time. I don't think she is happy to be there. I think she manages it. Second- you cannot see or watch your child. You cannot watch them practice. I personally want to have eyes on her and watch her practice and she wants me to watch as well, it's exciting. This may be great for older children and adults to avoid distraction but I don't find it convenient for young kids. Third- mask mandate has been discontinued for some time and they enforce it. They enforce the kids and anyone in the lobby to wear one. Instead of asking nicely, it's more of a snarl "you need a mask to be in here, ugh!" Topped off with a glare and eye roll. Fourth- The lobby is small and I have always had to stand up waiting for her to be finished so I end up just sitting in my car.... not like I can watch her anyway. Fifth- the parking lot is extremely small it's very annoying. You will more than likely park on the main road. Not reason to stop coming here, but it's quite frustrating. Sixth- instead of telling me or teaching me how they want her hair to be done they scolded me in front of the entire lobby about how she needs to re do my daughters hair because the bun I had it in won't hold.... don't let your child come in with one of those donut bun thingies. I spent all that time putting her hair into a perfect freaking bun... how am I supposed to know if you don't tell me? Needless to say she was very annoyed. Maybe this is all routine for ballet but I have found it to be somewhat a toxic atmosphere so why would I want to come back? It isn't inviting at all. All of the teachers have been great with professional demeanor, smiles and always kind. Maybe they want to be super professional and this is why it's like this. I'm sure they'll come back and say "ballerinas need to be prim and proper and without distraction." So if that's what you're looking for then this may be the place for you. Be ready to park on the main road and have no where to sit. I just want to bring my little kiddo to a fun place to start learning technique. None of the other places have been like this. It's weird to see such a lack of friendly customer service. We will find a new ballet studio or a new activity.

My daughters loved dancing with Ballet Theatre of Phoenix this season! The show was very well put…read moretogether. They can't wait to go back. I am glad they are learning ballet technique in a fun way!

I am so grateful for the conservative dance studio and their teachers. My daughter started taking…read moredance when she was three and has benefited from their care and concern for her. She was shy and did not like change so we would sit out of class and watch until she was comfortable. She quickly adapted and became a vital part of the CofD company in her high school years and has gained genuine friendships with the other dancers; and I have enjoyed being part of the kind-and-down-to-earth dance moms. Teachers like Marco, Kelsey, Hillary, Sharon etc have challenged and guided my daughter into a beautiful dancer and person. Tasteful costumes and trendy styles and music were a plus. We CofD!

We have two girls that go to dance here and love it. They have a variety of classes for all ages…read moreincluding tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. The instructors are outstanding and very encouraging.

Our daughter spent the past four years dancing at Bender and are only leaving now because we're…read moremoving out of the area. The ballet program is outstanding. Front Desk staff is always friendly and extremely helpful. Throughout the years, our daughter had Miranda, Beth, Julia, and Dani, and each year was a fantastic experience. The recital always runs like a perfectly oiled machine. If you're looking for a supportive and technique superior dance studio that treats everyone like family, Bender is the place to be!

Update*** The manager Kevin called me and had several solutions to the issues I raised on this…read morereview. He was very helpful and seemed to really care. I truly appreciated him calling me and hearing what I had to say. I changed my review because I don't believe the front desk women I spoke to on the phone represents Bender performing Arts as a whole, since my other daughters class experiences here have been pleasant and positive. All 3 of my daughters started going a few months ago. The 6 year old classroom where parents sit is dark because the light has to be off to even kinda see your kid. There is a small window in this small room where you can try to look in. It's awful. The teacher is very nice but doesn't give direction. The kids just do whatever and she doesn't correct them or help them. I called to get some help for these issues and I was told I was the only one who feels this way and there was nothing they could do.

Both my granddaughters have been dancing at Gotta Dance for many years now. At ages 14 and 9, both…read morehave progressed tremendously over time and now have the ability and technique to participate in local and national competitions. This company is well organized, and welcome all new comers with open arms, staffed by top notch teachers / trainers. They also offer many genres to fit different preferences of Dance one may possess. Check it out! You will not be disappointed.

Thia company Gotta Dance, took everyones tuition on the 1st of April then 250 from each student for…read morerecital costumes last week, and yesterday we got an email they are out of business, all these children were so excited about their recital, all the parents paid over 300.00 a week ago, and they had to know they were closing the doors!!! How awful is that

This is an amazing establishment with talented and caring people. True professionals who are…read moretrustworthy, always on time and never cancelled. I highly recommend this academy for little ones and teenagers alike. From traditional ballet to hip hop... Your kids will love it. 200 of our students did when JuiceBox worked at our charter school.

From the owner: In search of dance classes? We offer dance to ages 3-up! Hip hop, Boys classes, Breaking, Jazz,…read moreContemporary, Acrobats, Ballet, pre-pointe, Pointe Ballet, company teams!

We are absolutely blown away by our experience at this dance studio! Our five-year-old just…read morecompleted their first performance, and from start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The organization and communication throughout the entire season were incredible. Every email, schedule update, costume detail, and recital instruction was clear, timely, and professional, which made everything so much less stressful for parents. You can truly tell how much care and effort goes into every little detail. The recital itself was amazing. It was organized, polished, and ran so smoothly. The performances were adorable and so well put together, but what stood out most was how confident, supported, and excited all the kids looked on stage. The staff created such a positive and encouraging environment for the dancers while still maintaining a very high level of professionalism. As parents of a young dancer, we were nervous starting something new, but this studio has made us feel welcomed from day one. The teachers and staff are kind, patient, talented, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our child has grown in confidence already, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to join. Highly recommend this studio to any family looking for a well run, professional, and genuinely caring dance program! 100000% recommend

Our daughter Brooklyn started at Nuevoltion when she was about 2.5, and it's honestly been the best…read moreexperience. She's tried hip hop, ballet, tap, and a couple of the summer camps and has loved every single one. Her teachers (she's had Gabby and Angie, the owner) are both amazing with the kids, and Brooklyn always looks forward to class (it's the highlight of her week). The studio has a lot of options, the prices are reasonable, and the recital at the end of the year is super organized and fun to watch. We're really happy we found such a great dance studio so close to home. If you're looking for a new studio in Queen Creek, definitely give this one a try - you won't regret it!

I'm delighted with the changes at Ballet Az. The new artistic director is working with the whole…read morecompany now. It's important to have a focus on your soloists. But, the new energy that comes from making the company feel important shows through. When you go to Ballet Az performances now, you see, and feel the change. That's not to say the past didn't have high points. It's just the time comes for change. The risk is always what that will be. In this case it has been a professional plus. . The change not only comes from the artistic director. These changes have occurred from the top down. I want to say thank you for the way people have cooperated to give Ballet AZ a whole new feel. I believe the potential is there to see much exciting growth as time goes on. So, is it worth possibly going for your first time. Do you want to go other than your annual Nutcracker. Perhaps buying a season package. I can comfortably say, YES! I personally hate the idea of going downtown to find parking. I personally park at the camelback and central train station. It takes you to across the street from Symphony Hall. And leaving, you don't have to cross the street, the station is right there. Just a thought.

Finally went to see The Nutcracker, after 20+ and years of intending to do so…read more It was beautiful. Now I want to go back again but getting better seats. Definitely recommend.

No such thing as zero stars, eh?…read more By the way, they have moved to a new location. If you want to make your kid cry, go ahead and sign them up! This was my daughter's first experience with a true dance class after taking "dance" classes where the kid's more or less just had fun to music. She was so excited to have her pink leotard, her little ballet skirt and a tap and ballet shoes. The first day of class I discovered that some of the girls in the class had already taken the same class several times, one for at least a year...but they weren't progressed to another class, the classes were designated by age, not by level. So, the teacher went through the movements and expected the girls to follow along. She did not stop to help them and showed frustration at then for not immediately following along. Did I mention this is a class for THREE YEAR OLDS and it's the FIRST DAY OF CLASS? Managing your expectations was definitely not part of the training here! I thought about complaining, but then realized the instructor (who did not introduce herself) was actually one of the owners. I decided to take her to a class on a different day, with a different instructor, hoping she would be less intense with such young children just starting out. I was wrong. This class was with the other owner, who opted to make multiple children cry. Keeping in mind that this is a class of three year olds and it was only the second class, the instructor yelled at the girls for fidgeting while they were waiting for the other girls to take their turns. My daughter came running out of the room and said she was told she would not be allowed to dance if she couldn't stand still until it was her turn. Why anyone would think this was the way to treat such a young child is beyond me comprehension. I left two voicemail messages, sent an email, and a letter informing the Dance Project that we would not be continuing classes and to cancel all future enrollments after two classes. They have an "automatic renewal" policy so I wanted to be sure that we were not automatically renewed. No one returned my calls, my emails, or my letter. Four weeks later, I received a call requesting my next payment. Not only did they not return my calls, they either didn't notice, or didn't care that my daughter had not been in the class for four weeks, but they wanted more money. As a teacher, I want to ensure that my children develop a love of learning. It is crucial that early teachers and learning experiences by positive so that children will want to continue to learn. Fortunately, my daughter loves dancing, so she was willing to try another class (at another school of course) and she has been taking classes there for weeks now -- not only does she love it, she is thriving and learning quickly.

My daughter loves it here. The staff is great, very professional. Classes for all skill levels.read more

This school unfortunately didn't work out for my family. We had some serious issues, and leaving…read morehas pretty much been a horrifying experience. If a response from the company is posted here, and I assume one will be, please just remember I don't gain from writing an honest review about my experience. My kid is only 5, we danced with the school for a while and we were unhappy there. We left, no real loss. One thing I will share is that my daughter has very poor vision and wears glasses. I was asked by the director to have her dance without her glasses because it throws off the aesthetic of the performances. She's 5, and it's a safety issue so of course I refused. Plus, my daughter is beautiful and unique with her glasses and quite frankly only added beauty to the stage. I will also state that I was in the room multiple times when free t-shirts were offered for google and Facebook reviews. It's easy to notice a pattern of review spikes during that timeframe. This has been refuted by the school, however I was present during the offer.

Amazing school. This dance school is the true definition of community, culture, and…read moreprofessionalism. The school numerous times has gone above and beyond for not only my family but others. We feel like family and not just and instrument of income. My children are culturally aware because Ollin Yoliztli not only teaches them great dance routines but also teaches them about our Mexican heritage.