I'm a first-time dance mom here of a fresh 5 year old that's been twirling around the house for…read moreyears. We finally gave in and put her in dance. DVDA was the closest to our home so we started there without doing any deep dive into their business practices. The first day seemed great, she had a blast and I got to watch her through an open door along with a dozen or more other parents trying to see their own tiny dancers in the room. The second week in, the teachers shut the door on the parents. At first, I was sad that I wouldn't be able to see those bright happy smiles like last week. Then it turned to concern seeing several other parents' react the same way. After speaking with a few of them, it clearly bothered everyone there. I brought my concerns to Amanda in the office and she made it seem like not a single parent ever brought this up to them. Ever? Really? "That's just not how we operate here". Meaning....? Parents are a distraction so we shut them out and that's how we like it here??? These people are more than happy to take your money whether your child is enjoying it or not. But how would you know unless your 2 or 3 or 4 year old tells you so? Because observing in real-time is out of the question here at DVDA. Parents are "allowed" a few classes a year when we can go in and actually observe our dancers in class....ALLOWED. And they say this with a straight face. Videoing and picture taking is also not allowed. My 5 year old puts on a leotard and a tutu for her first time and they tell me I can't take her picture while she dances? Again...they say this with straight faces! They literally shut the door in the face of a mother of a 2 year old trying dance for her first time. The look on their faces was tragic. 2 years old! DVDA is clearly missing the point here. And to make me seem like the crazy one for having these expectations is just bad business at best, demoralizing at its worst. "We can't help you here with this" when asking why I can't see my baby dance should NEVER be the response. I politely made the suggestion of having a 2-way mirror or even CCTV which would completely solve these issues, but.... I was made to look like a clown for asking such questions. I was made to feel like my child and I were not welcome at DVDA with these concerns. They claim it's for "child safety." Child safety is precisely why parents SHOULD be able to observe their child. DVDA must first earn the trust of parents before they can shut the door on them. They must feel so superior to other studios that making a child uncomfortable for any reason whatsoever couldn't possibly be happening behind their closed doors . Now if my child was perhaps 8 years old or more...this might not be AS concerning. But babies and toddlers, shutting them away from their safe place, is absolutely unacceptable. I'm clearly not alone in this sentiment because there's sometimes 4 or 5 parents all gathered around the tiny window in the door to try to get a glimpse of their tiny dancer and realizing it's of no use, saunter back to the main room completely shut out. It's crushing! DVDA should be embarrassed to treat parents this way. Our children are there to have fun and to show off their moves to the people who matter most to them! They are not there to be professional and disciplined ballerinas while wearing a size 4T tutu! Ironically, the same policies that restrict parents at DVDA are the very reasons OTHER studios would never object to such things. I know. I checked. If you want to share in your child's progress and their joy of dancing, it's a no-brainer to take your business elsewhere. There's plenty in the area who don't believe in these odd business practices and want the parents to feel welcome too.

From the owner: Mommy & Me | Pre-Ballet | Ballet | Jazz | Tap | Contemporary | Hip Hop | Teen Beginner Ballet…read more Delaware Valley Dance Academy is the premier Dance Studio in the area. Our dance classes are designed to take students from their first introduction to dance to a full and varied course of dance training. Our school caters specifically to parents who seek the best for their children and who are aware of the benefits dance training can bring to them. At DVDA, we maintain a reputation for setting a standard of excellence for all of our students. It is our goal to bring out the best in every student. Our experienced faculty share their passion for dance and encourage students to set their goals high, not only in dance and drama, but in all areas of their lives. In addition to our own faculty, we offer opportunities to take master dance classes featuring many of Philadelphia's well-known dance professionals. Our training culminates in two fully staged productions each year including "The Nutcracker" as well as a Story Ballet each spring. DVDA students come to us from a wide segment of Montgomery County and Upper Bucks County, including the communities of Chalfont, Doylestown, Dublin, Harleysville, Hatfield, Lansdale, Montgomeryville, New Britain, North Wales, Perkasie, Souderton, Sellersville and Telford.

Group of seven went to My Fair Lady on Sunday, July 4. Really great production enjoyed it very…read moremuch! The unassuming building was nice inside and comfortable. Minor issue: because of long lines, we were not able to get any food/drink. Had anticipated buying the special chocolates that were made for this occasion. And advertised. Would suggest having concessions open after the show & more help in concessions. It was a little disappointing to miss them because the intermission ended before the line did. But as far as the play goes, it was fantastic!

I don't know how you can give Music Mountain Theatre anything less than a 5. The value for the…read moremoney is incredible...tickets less than $40! The people you interact with there are all extremely nice. There are no bad seats in the house. And it's also a big plus that the in and out of the parking lot is really easy, even after the show ends! My only small criticism is that there is usually no live music played for the songs. But I totally understand this because the prices are so low. However, they did have a live band play music for "Beautiful," which was actually my favorite show that I saw there. I hope people will continue to support this gem of a theatre!

Slava is a joy to work with and has choreographed a beautiful first dance for our wedding! It's…read moreworth the drive from fishtown (Philadelphia). Edit: to add that we got countless compliments about our dance at our wedding this weekend. It looked great but wasn't over done that it looked pretentious, everyone said it looked super natural and fun. Cannot recommend enough!

The staff is professional, patient and personable. The environment is welcoming and family…read morefriendly. It is always a joy to learn new skills and refresh your foundational skills in such an encouraging space.

I had an amazing time here when I attended Latin Night in March. I had been contemplating since I…read moresaw the information on the events they have here when I was looking for things to do in the area when I moved to Pike Creek a few years ago now. I was out for an event earlier in the evening and decided to check to see what else was going on that night. They have a full calendar of events throughout the month but this one is held the 2nd Saturday of each month. You do not have to be a student here and you don't have to be the best dancer, but you should be open to learning and enjoying dancing. I appreciated that the dance lesson allowed everyone to be involved even if you came alone, as everyone lined up and switched partners throughout the lesson prior to the dancing portion. Most of the other attendees were very nice and willing to have fun, which I appreciated. The studio is a lot larger than one would think from the store front and it was very clean. They had pizza, snacks and candy that was included in the price, as well as a cash bar. They accept cash and digital payments (like Apple/Android Pay). There aren't many night clubs in the area, but this had the feel of a local club when the lights went down and everyone began to dance the night away! I hope to attend again soon and some other events; they even had me considering taking classes.

Love the lessons and the socials! The price of their lessons are reasonable. The instructors do a…read moregreat job teaching.

This will be my daughter's 5th year at DanceWorks Sance Studio, and we love it!!! Ms. Amanda, the…read moredirector, and all of her teachers and staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring. They truly take the time to know each child and talk with them. Over the years, this studio has help my daughter gain confidence and develop her dance technique all while having fun. The classes are affordable, the studio is always clean, communication is top tier, and the environment is very welcoming.

Great studio! My daughter loves it!!!! Classes offered for 18 months- adult. Studio offers creative…read moredance, Acro, hip hop, ballet and more!

I've been taking various dance classes here for two years now. Love this place! Best place for tap…read moredance in town!

Ms. Pam has created an extraordinary dance program. Our kid is having a fantastic experience and…read morehas learned so much in a short time. She loves going to lessons! The instructors are amazing. They are all accomplished in their particular specialty but even more important, they really think about how to teach well. It is also one of the few integrated dance studios my kid has been to. Another great thing is that Ms. Pam is committed to Brewerytown as a diverse community, and to the arts as an alternative to the violence plaguing our city's young people. She works hard to make dance instruction accessible to all, and her students often perform at events around the city. Yet, for someone with such an impressive set of artistic achievements, she is very down-to-earth. She gets that, while some of her students may aim for the conservatory, others are dancing for fun, and she and her instructors bring out the best in both types of student. Bottom-line: you get great instruction in an inclusive environment for a very fair price. Types of dance offered: ballet, jazz, African, Irish but especially tap.

Easily one of the best dance studios around!! Their annual recitals are Broadway style with the…read moreamazing sets and scenery and themed songs/routines. The teachers are exceptional and you can tell how much they care for each and every student. RDA focuses on performance rather than competition, offering its students a nice respite from the competitive nature of other aspects of their lives (school, sports, etc.). The camaraderie among students is palatable! I'm a proud alum!

From the owner: Rogers Dance Academy aims to educate it's students in the art of dance while maintaining a positive…read moreand fun environment. Students are showcased in the annual dance production all dancers have the opportunity to be a part of our holiday dance troupes. We also offer many performance opportunities in the community and abroad, Rogers Dance Academy offers dance classes to children ages 2 years through adults. Classes are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Pointe, Lyrical and Hip Hop. We offer classes for Special Needs children. For dancers who show dedication, commitment and talent, we have three Performance Company classes to challenge those dancers.

I have been coming to ATDF for about half a year now. I started in the absolute beginner class…read more(I've never tapped in my life) and now I'm in the basic beginner class. Everyone here is so kind and awesome. I look forward to class every week and don't plan on stopping anytime soon!

Excellent Faculty, Excellent, Opportunities, Excellent Diversity!! Just plain Excellent!…read more You won't be sorry placing your child in ATDF's tap program. I also love the diversity (oops, already said this) Anyhow, call for their next open house. You will not be sorry.

I have been to this dance studio a couple of times now for the tap class and it's very fun! It's a…read morecute little studio with few rooms, but they're well air conditioned and clean. I felt very welcomed by both teachers I had and the classes are a good level of challenging while also being easy to keep up with.

For the past several months, I've been taking dance classes at Philly Dance Fitness to get myself…read moreback into the workout routine. Shedding the pandemic pounds isn't easy, so I'm glad the instructors here do an amazing job at masking the calorie-burning exercises in the disguise of dance routines. For personal favorites, I love the hip-hop classes with Maya and Ricky. With both instructors, you'll learn to move your body in the way you didn't know you could. I'm a fan of hip-hop choreography and both of these fine instructors are great at creating fresh routines to match with the good beats. Aside from hip-hop, Zumba classes here are also great. Regardless of the class you choose, you'll be leaving the studio drenching in sweats.

I danced with Ms. Debbi for over 15 years. She is a wonderful dance teacher and role model! I would…read morerecommend her to anyone with kids interested in ballet, tap or jazz.

Ms.Debbi teaches ballet, tap, and jazz. She has an annual recital in June. Ms.Debbi teaches all of…read moreher classes. She provides a friendly environment for all of her students. Her classes are fun and you make new friends.