Though seemingly a good dance school, a bad taste was left after the Nutcracker experience. It…read moreseemed to be more of a money-making enterprise than something for the students. Not only are the parents paying their normal tuition, they had to pay part of the costs associated with the production (yes, there was effectively a fee for their child(ren) to be in the play), plus the parents were required to pay to attend the play. They didn't have to attend both performances, but come on, what parent would just drop off their little one and not stay? That seems like a lot of paying on the parts of the parents, don't you think? At $20.00 per person, they weren't exactly cheap tickets. Two stars were chosen because the definition for two was "Could've been better", which is precisely the point. The experience was damaged by what appears to be gratuitous fund-raising.

Great dance studio for all ages. Nice teachers and other staff. Definitely would recommend it to…read moreany parent looking for a dance studio.

NDSD is an excellent studio that provides excellent training. Among the best, if not the best…read morestudio in Michigan. Competitive dance is expensive, but that will be true no matter where you go. The teachers are professional and the staff is responsive and helpful. Communications and payment options have improved in recent years with the use of apps.

They never answer the phones any time any day of the week. I call and nobody answers I leave a…read morevoicemail nobody calls me back. It's horrible service and rude because if they don't pick up than how will I get info. So I just avoided it and went to JZ cause their the best dance studio along with sherrys dance studio. Period on that folks

Zumba with Justin on Tuesday/Thursdays is by far, the best I've ever been too. He energy is…read morecontagious. He is also a dancer. He is fun, energetic, an actor, and always so graceful. His class is by far the best I've ever been too. I hate when it's over.

Fantastic instruction, particularly from Ms. Pat (the owner) and her seasoned highschool-aged…read moreassistants. Absolutely zero complaints regarding the value of lessons here. My issue, however, is with the abhorrent waiting area & lobby. With as many families and children who enter and exit the building, there is zero excuse not to have built a larger more accommodating front lobby. Kids and teens kick off their shoes and leave them EVERYWHERE while the lack of seating forces some parents to wait in the car (keep in mind, there is only curbside parking unless you leave your vehicle across the road in a CVS lot). I wish they could knock out a wall, reduce the size of the main studio or figure something out. Again, not much thought was put in to this aspect of the facility. While I stress that the actual instruction is outstanding, there is very little organization when it comes to ushering students aged 3-6 in & out of their lesson. This age requires guidance and direction, but in between classes is a free-for-all. Instructors should retrieve, line up and lead their students into whichever area they're heading to. Given the aforementioned situation with the waiting area, it'd be a huge help in reducing some of that front lobby chaos. Ms. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable, kind hearted and direct with both her staff and the families who attend. It's a great studio, especially for first timer little ones and I recommend DDA to anyone seeking options for dance. Just be aware of the surrounding factors listed above and you won't be as surprised/frustrated as I've seen some parents be.

My 3-year-old daughter is joining the summer camp at this studio, and she loves it! Even though…read moreother students are older than her, she is trying to keep up with them. That's very cute!! The location is good. What's not so good about this studio is that parents cannot watch their daughters dancing because the door is closed during the lesson.

The training at Ann Parsley School of Dance is top notch. The Instructors are dedicated,…read moreknowledgable and foster a family feel environment without compromising on their high expectations of the dancers. The studio focuses on good technique and it shows in the growth of the students who train there. They are affiliated with Macomb Ballet Company through which they put on 2 ballets each year including a Nutcracker. These performances are professionally executed and highly entertaining to watch. To top it all off my daughter has made lots of great friends at Ann Parsley/MBC! Katie K.

From the owner: Rooted in Legacy. Growing with Heart…read more Founded in 1976 by Ann Parsley, Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley School of Dance) has provided exceptional arts education in a nurturing, non-competitive environment for over 50 years. Our experienced faculty is dedicated to helping students develop confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Through individualized instruction and a strong foundation in technique, students are encouraged to reach their full potential while growing both artistically and personally. MADA offers comprehensive training in dance, theatre, music, and voice within a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, enriching, and inspiring, while maintaining high standards of excellence and artistry. Whether pursuing professional aspirations or simply exploring a passion for the arts, students at MADA find a supportive community where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

The Dance Scene is a great place for all dancing levels. You can count on a great party on…read moreSaturday night to practice your skills . Anna is a great instructor to build your skills with a partner or on your own. Try the group classes or private lessons - Salsa, Bachata, Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz and many others.

I wanted to find a date night for my husband's birthday and I got bored of dinner and movies. So I…read morehad a classic bad idea: "Hey, we haven't danced since our wedding! I LOVE dancing! Let's try dancing again! OK, maybe dancing isn't HIS favorite activity, but I'm the one scheduling it, right? What choice does he have?" This birthday outing was basically a bowling ball with the name Erin on it. A did a quick web search and found that on Friday nights, the Dance Scene has an hour lesson on a short routine within a style followed by a dance party (they're separate admission fees but can be combined - we paid for both). On date night, we arrived about ten minutes late to find the group working on an International Rumba routine, meaning, we were desperately lost and unprepared*. Since we couldn't follow the routine steps and the other people there were having some success, my husband didn't feel comfortable or happy staying for the dance party afterward. This was HIS birthday outing, after all, so I buried my disappointment and we decided to leave and find another activity. Anna the owner noticed we were having trouble keeping up and she was kind enough to offer us a free private lesson to make up for our bad experience (which, again, was totally our fault by virtue of arriving late!!). I didn't expect my husband to be interested, but we took her up on her offer and had a great time re-learning some basics of foxtrot and swing styles, and practicing our form. Our "frame" is pretty flimsy and our stride lengths probably never match, but I think we've improved! I'm personally excited to go back for another group lesson (though I might be going by myself... I'll just introduce myself to one of the silver foxes without a partner! Don't tell my husband). In regards to the private lesson: as a professional classical musician and private teacher of same, I've experienced hundreds of lessons from both the teacher and student perspective. I've got many friends and colleagues who teach as well, and whose methods (and results) I've observed firsthand. I've taught and been taught enough to know that, for learning efficiency and depth of subject knowledge, instruction must be tailored to the student. This probably sounds trite; ALL teachers would say that they tailor instruction to the needs of each student. MOST teachers, from my experience, don't tailor instruction. I wish I was better at it, myself. It's the hardest part of teaching. From a lesson alongside my husband, I observed that Anna does that gear-switching with the best of them. I can't recommend her services highly enough - literally, I'm not an experienced enough dancer to give her an objective professional review on how good a dancer she is. But I CAN give this review as one teacher to another: Anna is champion of pedagogy. *In regards to the group lessons being too advanced for us, Anna did assure us that they usually have two instructors in a group class and try to accommodate different dancing levels in the same evening to the extent possible. We came in too late and on the wrong night (her co-instructor had an outside commitment).

Best studio around! Great atmosphere, organized owner, professional staff and the students are so…read morewelcoming and friendly. Finding a studio that is advnaved in every style is hard to find. Kathy's offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics/Acro, Lyrical, Hip Hop and more. They also offer ballroom classes and choreographed wedding dances. This is the studio to take your tiny dancer to!!

From the owner: Our competition dance team has won national championships two years in a row. We focus on helping…read moreyou grow into the dancer you've always wanted to be. The experienced staff at Kathy's School of Dance in Durand, MI is committed to promoting a fun and professional environment. Whether your child wants to learn ballet or you want to learn tap, you'll find caring instructors and exhilarating classes at Kathy's School of Dance. The studio has been apart of our community for 50 years and we are excited to be apart of the tradition of teaching students how to point their toes and shuffle ball change. Our current owner entered her first class in our studio when she was just three years old. She's been teaching adults and children in the Durand, MI area how to dance for 32 years. Does your little one want to participate in jazz competitions? Are you interested in honing your ballet technique? If you've been searching for recreational or competition dance classes, look no further than Kathy's School of Dance in Durand, MI. We're a Cecchetti Ballet-certified studio, and have won Shiawassee County's #1 Dance Instruction and Performance award. Email the instructors at Kathy's School of Dance today about sharpening your dance skills.

My daughter has been dancing with Dance Dynamics for twelve years now and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about this dance studio! Dori Matkowski pours her entire being into helping her kids achieve their goals. The staff that she employees is top notch! They are caring and kind and more than sacrificial to put the needs of our children in front of their own . My daughter is looking towards a career in the entertainment industry and we have been supplied with endless opportunities for her to grow and learn the skills that she will need to advance now and in the future. The list is endless with students who have gone on to become professional performers. And I must say contrary to other reviews One of the MAIN reasons we chose this studio when our daughter was two was their extreme modesty! Above and beyond the fact that we LOVE the entire staff at Dance Dynamics the modesty and professionalism keeps us there. We have NEVER regretted our decision to work with Dori and her unparalleled staff at dance dynamics!!! Proper training Professional Safe & Courteous Environment Modest & Age Appropriate Opportunities Other dancers & Staff that you will LOVE But don't take my word for it, Go find out for yourself what all the fuss is about you will be happy you did!!!

Serious school!!! Very serious and not for the faint of heart. If you're serious, they're serious…read more Miss Dori? You want to go places, in the big world, fall in line and she'll get you there. I have family in this program and we're all extremely happy with Miss Dori and her studio. But it will cost, there will be sacrifices, it will be challenging. Will it be worth it? You won't know until you invest, take risks and let them mold you.