My daughter likes it here, we are pretty new but no big complaints so far. I had expected a little more focus on some things but to be fair COVID caused issues. They implemented a new program too which I like because the complaints I did have I think will be resolved through that program. My friend referred us and her daughter is good so I have high hopes that we will progress quickly since she has experience as a gymnast to build from. The front desk is great. read more

I registered my kid on Dance Connection because several friends and neighbors had their kids in some of the dance/theater classes at this school. I am so disappointed with this school! The teachers seems aloof and not kid friendly. The monthly payment is high, but probably comparable to other dance schools, however they make you pay for everything. The costume for the play was almost a $100, and I could have made a better job myself. The school sent a list of makeup items for the official play picture, and they were outrageously expensive; I feel sorry for some of the parent that felt compelled to buy them from the list. We decided to do it ourselves and the results were so much better! In addition to the monthly payment, the expensive costume, and make up, they also charge you a hefty fee for your kid to participate in the play. What is the point of the class then? Why are we paying the monthly payment to begin with? Isn't the play the culmination of a year of class? Oh, and both parents are required to buy tickets for the play (I would have thought that at least one parent would be free of charge since it's a minor participating), but the worst of all, they don't even reserve the tickets for you; you have to go into the system where everybody else is buying tickets, and good luck finding good seats. I don't mind paying a high price for things, but I need to see value for my money, and this school does not offer it. read more

This studio used to be good until all the focus was put on money and not the kids. It has become so commercialized that the teachers don't take time anymore to actually teach. They run you through practice and get you out then charge charge charge! They need to return to their core values and put the kids first! Wake up DC2!! read more

We absolutely love DC2!!! This is my daughters second year of DC TuTus. We recommend it to all littles who love to perform on stage! Both years our teachers have been so amazing teaching my daughter so much! The staff of the studio is hands down the best, friendly and always helpful. I am so excited to watch my daughter grow with an amazing studio. Be sure to check them out! read more

My girls switched to DC2 after their other dance studio closed. They are enjoying it here. Some teachers are nicer than others, but that's anywhere. I just wish the recital was earlier in June so we could start summer vacation sooner. read more

I will start this by saying our daughter loves coming here. We have only had 2 instructors so far but we have loved both of them as well. That is where the love ends. I expected to pay a premium for this place so I am not surprised by the cost even though their price gouging is apparent - I can imagine it is shocking if it is unexpected. The front desk is a disaster and totally unorganized. They are extremely snooty and rude if you ever have questions. I had to ask 3x for them to charge me for their overpriced costumes which had I not continued to ask they would have then charged a late fee. If you need guidance on process, what to expect during recitals, etc find a seasoned parent and ask them. We were very lucky to meet some friendly moms who have been going for two years and can show us the ropes. Also, for the price and location I would expect the facility to be more maintained. It is always dirty and needs some tlc. I would definitely look past it being unkempt if they fixed the woman in front office's attitude... but if that were done they would also be getting 4-5 stars. read more

See my other review. The place is great.

I signed my daughter up for the Theatricks class at DC2 and it was a major disappointment. It's focused mainly on dance, despite being marketed as a dancing/ singing/ acting class. It's not until you sign up and get started (about 4 weeks in) that they tell you about all the extra fees (on top of your monthly fee): audition fee, costume fee, participation in the xmas show fee, early dropout fee. The xmas show is optional, and I opted for my daughter not to do it, however the last few rehearsals have been totally focused on learning a song for that event and the teacher has berated my daughter for not knowing the words. No surprise since we are not practicing that song at home since, again, she is NOT participating. Also they are constantly asking me to sell stuff to raise money (why, when I'm already paying so much?) and volunteer my time. The teacher is cold and the front desk staff is rude. None of them return phone calls. When I called to cancel they informed me I had to do it in person. The cancellation form did not require my signature and there was absolutely nothing there that couldn't have been done over the phone. I guess it's an old marketing ploy to make it more difficult to cancel so they can keep charging your credit card. They do NOT care about your kids at DC2, just your money. If a low key desperate version of "Toddlers and Tiaras" is for you, then you might like DC2, otherwise skip it and find something more fulfilling for your kid. read more

My 7 year old kiddo and 2 of her friends were signed up for one week of Dance Jam Camp [1 hour of jazz, 1 hour of gymnastics, 1 hour of Hip Hop] this summer at Dance Connection 2. For all of us, it was our first experience with this studio & none of our girls had ANY formal dance experience. On the first day of camp, we walked into chaos in the lobby: people [who we later found out were the instructors] talking to each other but paying no attention to the kids there or the wandering parents [us]; receptionist tied up on the phone; NO signage or ANYTHING giving first-timers any direction about where to go. We finally end up in a dance room with about 10 kids in it, no adult. When a girl finally comes in [I'd gauge her age at 20-ish] carrying a little girl on her hip, we received no greeting, no introduction of who she was, no direction of any sort. We asked her if we were in the right place as there were these kids here with no adult supervision & she tells us that she "had just been gone a minute to take another girl to her classroom." But no apology about leaving these kids unattended, no introduction of who she was, nothing. [We later found out she was the Jazz instructor. Additionally, after spending the first hour of each of the 4 days with her, none of our 3 girls could tell us her name...she never introduced herself to them!] At the end of that first day, all 3 girls claimed that this same particular instructor was 'mean' & that she had them do some "hard things." I'm the first to call out the drama my kiddos may play so I probed & asked if the instructor was just focused or was she really mean. The girls retracted their comments a bit but obviously after the morning, I was keeping my eyes & ears open. The 2nd day was similar: morning chaos in the lobby, the instructors not supporting the front desk staff by offering welcomes or direction & similar sour disposition from the Jazz instructor. In fact, she wouldn't look at us & she pretty much closed her studio door in our faces. Additionally, the girls said she didn't smile much but that she seemed to go a little easier on the exercises [I had called the front desk after the 1st day experience so I wondered if something was said to her...?] By the 3rd day, all of us parents had just chalked up the week to experience & decided to just finish out the camp. Overall, the girls didn't love the camp. The gymnastics portion was 'ok' according to the girls, they didn't really feel like they learned anything new there. At first, they really liked Hip Hop & the instructor the first day but evidently he was going on vacation the very next day & they had a new one instructor [this camp was only 4 days long] the rest of the week. Obviously, this studio caters to the folks that want to PAY to make dance their life, which is fine. However, we were looking for a great opportunity to introduce our kids to beginning dance & this did NOT cut it. I had even called & asked to speak to the owner but was informed she was 'out of the country' & the next person in charge was the person who answered the phone at the front desk. One of the Mom's in our little crowd is an administrator in the Chandler School District & she was FLOORED at the lack of attention, the disorganization & the general feeling of disinterest demonstrated here, a business that exists for KIDS. Definitely won't be back & definitely won't recommend this studio. read more

I've been looking for a dance studio for my 5 year old daughter for dance classes. My child's school teacher warned me about this place for their rudeness in customer service and they only cater to "serious dancers", not a young child friendly studio if your child only wants to dance for fun. Because the location is ideal for me, I still called to get more information hoping that it is not so bad. I must say, I was WRONG. The person answered the phone did NOT want to talk to me at all. She repeatedly said that they are at the end of the semester. All information are posted on the website. When I asked her if I can bring my daughter come in to try one class just to see if she is comfortable in the class. I was told there is a $20 charge to try the class (many places offer one free class to try out regardless if you sign up for the class). To me $20 to just try one class is steep especially for preschool class. This place is crossed off from my list read more

This is one of the best studio's around . I was even on the jr team in the company and I loved it and there where so many fun event we would intend . The teachers are so kind and always make sure you do the best and you are safe . There are so many different classes to take and pretty much every one can join this dance studio . I definitely recommend this studio. read more

I want you to know upfront how expensive this is, so you don't have to break your child's heart. I was really dismayed at how this place preys upon your wallet, and is not up front about it. My 7 yr old wanted to take a musical theatre class. It is her very first theatre class and she is super shy, so I was very supportive. When I signed up I knew there would be a registration fee ($35) and a monthly fee ($55.82). This seems to be the norm around here. But then I am told here is an audition fee of $60. I said if she doesn't audition what is she doing in the class that I am already paying? I'm told it's for a shirt too. If you want your own t-shirt it's another $30. Oh. Okay. So I go along with it because I want my daughter to have a great experience and this is what she wanted. About 2 weeks into the class there is a parent meeting for the auditions. In it I see there are additional fees. There is a fee for the big performance of $40, there is a Christmas show fee of $35, and there is a recital fee of $35. Who pays to be in their own recital? In addition, I am sure there is a fee for tickets probably about $20 per person for each separate performance. But that's not it folks. You have to pay for the costume that ranges from $88-$240. A chorus part cost $153. Also, if your child can't be in one of the shows or for any reason they need to recast that's another $200. By the end of all the fees I am paying a mint just for my child to be in a show. I just wanted her to have a learning experience. While I appreciate the professionalism that goes into the production/auditions, I just wanted a basic, fun musical theatre class. What happened to renting or making costumes? Why all the money? Shouldn't it be about learning and teaching and less about production? Needless to say, I personally feel this is taking advantage of parents who want to give their children everything. I pulled my daughter and explained to her the cost of this experience and that we would find something more suitable elsewhere. I hope to save you from that. read more

If you want to pay a fortune to turn your child into a dance team member this is the place for you. If you want to attend dance classes and not be part of the "company dance team" then you will be disappointed. They don't care about those kiddos. Notice the positive reviews are from dance team members. First they offer a class and say it's available. In my case a lyrical jazz class. The teacher (if she is there) is not teaching. She spends half the class doing stretching and the other half going over the same moves they have been doing week after week. No actual instruction in dance is given. No jazz either since the teacher can only teach lyrical. When the teacher is not there and there is a substitute my daughter ends up teaching the class. This is not what I'm paying for. The lady at the front desk is disinterested in you, your child or the class content. She is rude and when asked about an alternate class she just shoved the class schedule at me and offered no information. There are plenty of fabulous dance schools and dance teachers. This school has neither. read more

I have to agree with the two NEGATIVE reviews. My daughter attended this studio for FOUR years. We were never interested in the COMPANY dance team ( not interested in four to six hours a week), but it was pushed. This past year we had multiple kidos that were not behaving in class, with no repercussions after approaching the FRONT DESK (AMY) multiple times we had to just DEAL WITH IT! The final year end show was a DISASTER...our teacher did not show up (the second year in a row) . Over my DAUGHTER protests the STAGE person put all the kidos in the wrong place! When we tried to contact the owner we received a an e-mail that BLAMED the kidos!!!! Today I tried to pick up our video that was $25.00 ...and no one was at the studio...(we waited for an Hour and half)...when I called to find out what the PROBLEM was...I FIND OUT IT WAS ALL MY FAULT??? read more