This is a great studio, with a classical ballet focus. The directors, Sibylle Acatos and Donald…read moreDadey, were hand-picked by Balanchine for his company in Zurich, Switzerland. They had successful professional careers in Europe and the United States. As teachers, they studied with Kee Juan Han, now the director of the School of the Washington Ballet, and two-time "Dance Magazine Teacher of the Year." They've had their own studio for a number of years. One of their recent graduates is now with Ballet Arizona. It's a relatively small studio, where your child will get a lot of attention. The atmosphere is very welcoming to boys, as well.

We recently started at SSB after moving from another valley ballet school and are delighted with…read morethe professionalism of this school. The teaching is of a very high standard and my daughter is learning so much. The staff are friendly and encouraging and I feel that my daughter is getting a very high quality ballet education. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.

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.

I have recently started going to this place for my weekly classes and I absolutely love it. It's…read morelocated in a nice neighborhood with ample parking and inside ir there are many studios with classes going on simultaneously. It's fun to see many styles being actively taught and encouraged!

I can't believe I never reviewed this studio before! The owner and the staff truly care about your…read morekid! They are wonderful. My daughter loves going to dance class and being part of the competitive dance company. Everyone is friendly and newbies feel welcomed! This has become my daughter's second home and she has grown a lot as a dancer from being with this studio. Definitely check out this studio if you are looking for your kid.

We have been at Arizona Sunrays (the 32nd st location) for 6 months and absolutely love it. The…read morecoaches are so patient and kind with my 5 year old. We love coming here!

Incredible facility. Looks to be a few years old…read more The staff and coaches are great with the kids: friendly, comforting and great educators in the sport of Gymnastics, Dance and Tumble.

Royal Dance Works has been a great place for my daughter to learn and grow in dance. She has made…read morean incredible dance family here and the staff are very supportive. Great studio for littles to grow in dance and self expression!

Just when I was thinking that all of this nastiness had been resolved, I get a wonderful call from…read moremy bank, advising that this studio, rather than refunding me the money that they stole from me & had no right to, had in fact charged me the whole amount...again. I just can't with these people. The depths of their nastiness, incompetence & straight up dishonesty is really more than anyone can even comprehend, never mind try to endure. And don't forget that all of this began, because despite the teacher not even teaching my daughter's final class because she was out sick, like she was most out most of November, too, I might add, my 8 year old just couldn't cut it. This has swiftly turned into one of the most ridiculous & unpleasant experiences of my life. Don't even ask my child how she feels.... She is a third grader in 4th grade math, but she can't figure out how to sing a song & move her body parts in a directed manner. She's only been in dance & theater since preschool. We only left her last school because they changed her schedule, but this school would just never accept that we had experience, it just didn't fit their falsely perceived perceptions. But of course, none of this had anything to do with my child or her abilities, perceived or otherwise. This was all about someone's overrated ego. So petty & idiotic. The whole thing. Thank god I come from a family of lawyers. I'm not dealing with this dumpster fire anymore & I highly recommend that no one else makes the same mistake that I did. DO NOT enroll your child here.

I'm flabbergasted. Dealing with the owner of this studio was like speaking with a child amidst a…read moretantrum. She literally ignored me while I spoke to her and said, "I am not listening to youuuuuu." I brought my child here so that she could have some fun with a friend. My child has been on stage in recitals at church, so I knew she was ready. The day that I brought her in for a trial to see if the class was age-appropriate I was pressured to decide on site if my child wanted to participate in a recital in May (which cost $100 per costume and $150 in recital "fees". I said yes only because they assured me they'd worked with kids before. They couldn't even keep her in the room. They have a range from 2.5 years to almost 6 in the same room, having them stand in one spot for an hour with different instructors each week would sit and just give orders to the kids. In any case, the owner treated me so poorly, berated and ignored me as I tried to open a line of commutation with her. The receptionist is someone who is approachable, but any level of professional or even human treatment it stops there. They offer a summer camp, which is laughable. Who would trust their children with you? Hey T and L, no matter how many times you flag or try to remove my review as you have the others, I will save it, and repost it. This is a matter of principle and you shouldn't get away with treating people this way nor should you have access to children if you don't know to to speak to people.

PPAC is where I received my dance training from 4 years old until I was 17. I was a member of the…read morePPAC company where I competed at the national level each year across the USA and Canada. I know that the training I received at PPAC is the reason that I was able to go on and have a legitimate dance career in the professional world. This studio got me ready for my dance training in college and I owe it to the fabulous faculty and guest teachers that were always there to help us. If you have a child that wants to dance and make a profession in the performing arts, I highly recommend starting at Plumb.

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 had the chance to bring my baby here to try out a class for free. He had a wonderful time running…read morearound and exploring his environment. Everything here was super clean. The teachers were so nice too. I look forward to enrolling my baby here soon.

We have been going to The Little Gym Paradise Valley for 3 years now. First with my son (4) and…read morethen with my daughter (2). She is in the super beasts class and he is in the funny bugs class but also attends the Wonderkids pre-school! We absolutely love the preschool program because it was a way to start preparing my son for school but with people he was comfortable with, a smaller class size and a flexible schedule we could choose and pay for. We've seen a huge boost in his confidence and can see that he is prepared to take on Pre-K in August. I am in the super beasts class with my daughter while he is in the Wonderkids program, I see the attention the teachers are able to give the kids and all the wonderful variety of activities they do. My daughter will start at the preschool for the upcoming "school year" in August as she turns 3 in June. Having two kids in different classes at different times it's given me the flexibility to be present for both separately but still feel like he's in a safe and fun environment. Also the plus of the use of the gym especially since we've been experiencing warmer than normal temps means he gets to run, climb, jump, etc without worrying if recess will be cancelled due to extreme heat. He's consistently getting that physical release to play! Truly can't say enough great things about TLGPV, Ms Stefka and Ms Dani! We've come to cherish the relationship with the staff and are so grateful they offer these programs to enrich our children's childhoods! We've also had my son's birthday party here and plan on my daughters here in June. A wonderful option to have as setup and cleanup are taken care of and you get to enjoy the party and see the joy of your children's celebration! A no stress awesome Party!

Me and a friend took a swing dance class and then went to put it on display the next day for our…read morefirst time ever. It was a lot of fun and Reguita was a great to teacher who got us ready for it! Will definitely be back to learn more

My husband and I are having a blast learning how to dance! We just started 2 weeks ago and are…read morereally enjoying it. The instructors are all so fun and experienced. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

This is a small theater and every seat is very accessible for viewing. The prices are reasonable…read more I've seen many an entertaining play here.

Small local community theatre showcasing wonderful plays. Was there for a group event and everyone…read morewas so welcoming and accommodating. Tiered seating so can easily see the performance from most seats, although I wish the seats were a little more comfortable. Great venue and beautiful sets with talented actors and actresses.