Since posting my original Yelp review, the owner of the studio, Ms. Vidovich, has repeatedly tried…read moreto discredit my posting regarding an extremely disturbing incident that occurred on February 22, 2014 at her dance studio where one of the teachers threatened to pull down the pants of three 5-7 year old boys during the 11 a.m. Hip Hop for boys class. I did email with Ms. Vidovich regarding this incident when it happened in February and she responded to my email, so she is aware of what happened as well as aware of my identity. She did offer me a refund for the remaining amount since I did not feel comfortable having my child continue in a class where threats of humiliation towards 5-7 year old children were allowed. I repeat my concern to other parents that based on the actions of the teacher in the class and the lack of concern by the studio owner, I would NOT recommend this studio.

My daughter Melodie is 2 years old and has only gone to a few classes but I am honestly so…read moreimpressed. It's hard sometimes to keep a child's attention but these teachers know exactly how to keep them entertained while learning ballet. My daughter has caught on to so many dance moves I'm blown away. I wish the class was a little bigger but I hope more babies join soon. Other than that I love this place so much its so adorable. The staff here is amazing!

Dance recitals are so well-organized. Love this, and you will deeply appreciate this if you have…read morebeen a client at other local dance studios. Yes, that's a bit of shade I dropped;) I love the GIRL POWER, body positivity, dance because you love it and not because you have to be perfect vibes. I appreciate that it's an inclusive and diverse dance studio. Did we find a unicorn? Yes, yes we did. We are so grateful for this bright spot in the DMV. We don't live in Gaithersburg, but it's worth the drive, and it's a long drive! I also love the camps, that are infused with all of the positive vibes mentioned above. My little especially enjoys POMS camp. Sign up, you won't be disappointed.

The warm and welcoming atmosphere sets the tone for the kids. The instructors are enthusiastic and…read moresupportive from the moment the children arrive, throughout their class and then back into the parents hands. These instructors invest in the children, put them at ease and build relationships with them. The results, in addition to the student's amazing progress, is the sense of accomplishment and confidence they inspire in each child, in the class...and then beyond!!

Great local art center, has a super wide variety of concerts and events. I particularly love their…read morefree festivals like Octoberfest and Juneteenth. I'm excited for their artisans markets to start again too! Staff is always very friendly, venue is beautiful and clean. I would highly recommend BlackRock to anyone in the area!

I came here for a memorial celebration of Prince's birthday, and it was a really good time. Parking…read morewas surprisingly easy, especially with so many other guests in attendance. I was able to park directly in front of the entrance and walk right in. The setup was really nice--plenty of tables and a huge area for dancing. The DJ was spinning not only the hits but also deep cuts and some previously unreleased versions of his songs. Behind her, a projector played clips from Prince's past performances, which added a great visual vibe to the night. There was a small cash bar offering Prince-themed cocktails, plus beer and wine. The staff were fantastic and even popped in a few times to dance and celebrate with us. The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous--cool and comfortable despite all the dancing. I never imagined this would be such a great place to host or attend a party, but I'd definitely come to another event here.

A relative has been a dancer here for years and is now also an instructor. This studio welcomes…read moreyoung people across the youth age range. They routinely perform recitals that draw huge crowds to their varied performance venues. We have gone to many performances and every time, we have enjoyed ourselves. The production values are surprisingly high and the volunteer personnel helping patrons find seats or handle other logistical requests are s testament to how well run their operations are. If you have a young person that wants to dance or if you want to support excellent local talent, give District Dance Company a look. Dance well, my friends.

We attended this studio for several years. We consistently encountered billing issues, received…read moreunprofessional responses for the simplest of inquiries and endured insensitive remarks/behaviors from the studio owner. The owner's lack of empathy and patience when dealing with children was shocking considering children are her primary customers. Her lack of professionalism, combined with an alarming level of cultural insensitivity, compounded our dissatisfaction. Our experience highlighted a lack of interest for those outside the studios perceived inner circle. These issues, coupled with the owner's attitude, led to our extreme dissatisfaction and ultimate decision to seek a more inclusive and supportive dance environment.

Impact has provided the most incredible experience for my daughters! They have grown so much as…read moredancers and as people from the instructors expertise, leadership and love! It is such a warm and wonderful community that it has become my daughter's second home! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dance studio!

I would caution other parents to carefully review Impact Dance's policies before enrolling…read more My experience with their trial and cancellation policies was disappointing and felt misleading. I enrolled my child in two back-to-back classes for $740 under the impression--based on how the trial was advertised--that we could cancel after the first two weeks if it wasn't a good fit. Unfortunately, the instruction during those initial classes was minimal, and my child felt uncomfortable enough that she didn't want to continue. When I requested a refund after the second class, I was told it wasn't possible because I had signed the contract prior to week one, even though I was not informed that payment and signing could be delayed until after the trial period. This key detail was never made clear at the time of enrollment. Instead of a refund, I was offered a store credit. I explained I wouldn't be able to use it until fall 2025, and at the time, they verbally agreed this would be acceptable. However, when I recently tried to register for fall or winter classes, I was told the credit had expired--and I was only being offered half of the original amount. In short, the policies feel overly rigid and not clearly communicated, and the follow-through on verbal agreements has been inconsistent. I hope the studio reconsiders how it handles these situations in the future.

I love this community of dancers! That's what is so awesome about it. The people here are good…read morepeople that care about each other, they bring in amazing guests for workshops, they offer virtual classes too! I have also noticed that you will learn about the history and culture on the dance style, and it's very thorough. That is so important because it gives you more understanding and context of where the movement comes from and how it was used.

I'm blown away by the the classes and hospitality The…read morequality and devotion of the teachers amazes me.

I was a student (and part-time instructor for Saturday lei tai and "Little Panda" kung fu) for…read moreseveral years under the tutelage of Master Joe Dunphy and his shifus and was so pleased to learn that the shifus who teach here have since continued his legacy with the Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts & Fitness school, named in honor of "Iron Fist" Dunphy. I have many fond memories of Master Dunphy and the US Martial Arts family, and my time spent studying at this school. The shifus who run this school are extraordinarily knowledgeable about martial arts and their instruction is of the highest caliber. They are examples of excellence and do much credit to the memory and legacy of Master Dunphy, the school itself, and the study of the internal and external systems of tien shan pai. (For clarification, my initial review of the school contained a reference to USCKF, the United States Chinese Kuoshu Federation, which is now known as USKSF, the United States Kuo Shu Federation.)

I have trained in several styles of martial arts and two different styles of Kung-Fu. The training…read moreI had received while attending class here was by far the best. The head instructor took special attention to individuals and trained them in a way that fostered positive growth. There was always a focus on effective self-defense and very little of the "dance" moves that make other martial arts training less effective. The style taught here is Thai-Shan-Pai and from my experience, it is highly effective for anyone to use against an aggressor. I couldn't recommend this school enough and we still be going here if I lived in MD. If your looking for solid training, regardless of age, sex, or size this is the place.