I caution to avoid this studio, while at first on the surface there are many great offerings, the…read moreOwner/Director has created a culture of fear. All of the students, parents, and teachers are afraid, Tari truly does not want any feedback just your money and a whole lot of it. As a parent I asked questions and was yelled and screamed at and chased out of the office (not a dramatization). Families spending $30k to $50k + annually are not allowed to even question a schedule or a bill. This is the most expensive studio in Baton Rouge and while it does have a great technical dance program, there is no loyalty and no grace given. Tari will not hesitate to run off long term families and children. This culture of fear has persisted in this community for decades unfortunately.

I absolutely love everything about Tari's School of dance! It truly is a second home, and actually…read moredreading the day I graduate and have to leave it. All the staff and teachers are so supportive and welcoming to everyone, especially the owner Mrs Tari! She knows what is best and she will do her best to help us, she gives us COUNTLESS opportunities and is always there supporting you! I've been on company for about 8 years now and wouldn't wanna do anything else! It's been the best experience and decision l've ever made..... people say when you pass away you have 7 minutes of your best memories, dancing at Tari's studio will be mine!

I found this dance school when looking for dance classes for adults. It's very hard to find here in…read moreBaton Rouge. They offer ballet, jazz dance, yoga, hip hop dance depending on the season. Not only are the classes great but the instructors and the owner are sweethearts and they make you feel comfortable. I will continue to go as long as classes are offered!

This is a wonderful dance school for varying age groups. It has been around forever and is quite…read morethe historic prestigious dance school of Baton Rouge. My daughter attended for a couple of years and she loved it. They have a one way screen (so the kids aren't distracted) for parents who want to sit in and wait for their children to finish dance practice. These children are taught many forms of dance including ballet, tap, and tumbling. The prices are kind of high though and so are the picture packages and the dance recital costumes however that's anywhere you go if you're putting your child in dance lessons. Dance recitals are held at The B.R. River center.

Great experience with DeFrances! Convenient location on Coursey near Jones Creek in Baton Rouge…read more Very nice staff who work here. One of the best dance places in Baton Rouge that's been teaching girls and boys to dance and compete for years. My girls sadly only wanted to dance for a couple years, but if/when they ask to again, we'd gladly go back to DeFrances. My girls loved their teachers, and I always enjoyed the parent watch classes. DeFrances always chose beautiful costumes and were incredibly organized for the recitals. We danced with another local company before, but DeFrances definitely had it down to a science especially compared to the other place. Dance is an expensive hobby (in my opinion) but well worth it for the skills learned and confidence earned. I would bring my girls back here in a heartbeat and saw no reason to not recommend DeFrances to other parents out there looking to start their kiddos in dance.

I recently had a horrible experience with this dance studio. If you have a non caucasian child I…read morestrongly suggest you do not choose this studio and if your child already attends I suggest you seek another establishment. I am saddened that I witnessed racism amongst the children. Although I understand racism is a learned behavior and begins at home with family, a place of business should not be tolerating it. Especially with children! I am sad for the child who has learned already to discriminate but watching someone I care for deeply be subject to racism is heartbreaking. I can NOT sit quiet and let De Frances know that their refusal to even address the issue is ok. A young child has been forever effected by these interactions during an innocent dance class. No child should ever be made to feel ashamed over their skin color, ethnicity, religion, etc. I am appalled that adults in charge think this behavior is ok and claim there's nothing they can do or say because they can't control what other families believe. Really, REALLY De Frances? You want to send the message that little kids having to experience racism while in your care is a better option than addressing the issue. If you think addressing the problem is uncomfortable for you, imagine the little one whose confused about being discriminated against by fellow students over her skin color. And to learn you all just don't even care. Unacceptable.

John and Kristi, the owners, or someone working the front desk greets you most days or says…read moregoodbye. Can get crowded around 4-6 pm. But there are plenty of options to choose from from free weights to bikes etc. so it is never really a problem. And the rest of the day is wide open. Open long hours and usually open for 1/2 days on many holidays. $20/month. The bottom line is that it's locally owned and operated. Friendly people. Lots of choices. Very good price.

My Fiancée and I are college students and originally we were looking for a low cost gym that met…read moreour needs. We saw the lower membership cost of Max as well as a promotion for $19.95 per month. We decided that this would be a good place but that could not have been further from the truth. Max fitness does not make any of their "extra" charges known upon sign up and even when we asked about extra charges they did not mention that they would charge an extra $53 annually on top of other charges to where the total for our membership goes upwards of $30 per month. This angered me greatly as they are exploiting their members without giving them all of the information that they need. You are paying an absurd amount for a mediocre gym that goes behind your back to take your money. The cancellation policy is awful. TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE. There are many other gyms in the BR area, do not get drawn in by the big name. I am surprised that this issue is not as well known but it should be.