Due to limited characters - review is in images. My daughter…read morewas enrolled in Forest Hill Dance from Fall 2020 to Spring 2023. We moved to this dance program because it was a program that wasn't running virtually at the time and the cost was great. My daughter had amazing adult instructors and the program fostered my child's love for dance. I am not a dancer. I know nothing about it so when I enroll my child into a program, my expectation is that the school/program knows exactly what they are doing to help my child grow and continue to love dance. During Fall '20 to Spring of '22, My daughter had some amazing adult instructors (if you want names let me know and I can provide them). My daughter enjoyed going, made great friends, and I was satisfied that my daughter was continuing to be taught skills she should know at her level. There was always clear communication from the adult teachers via emails and face to face talks. When recital time was near, videos of their dance performance were provided and music selections were shared so that the students could practice at home. The adult instructors always came out into the lobby and spoke with us and always left the girls with a positive greeting goodbye. Instructions were provided on how hair and makeup should be and communication was usually answered within 48 hours. I personally did not have a problem with the extra recital fees and costume fees as I knew dance could become expensive, but these are things that you may want to inquire about if you are looking to compare costs. During these years, the only real issue I had was that the person who would measure and order costumes would not consider any comment I made asking for one size bigger was always ignored my request as I knew my daughter always had a spring growth spurt. The response to the ill-fitting costumes would be that that's how it's supposed to be. But my daughter having red marks on her shoulders from the costume being too tight is not ok. My daughter's costumes had to be altered by my mother-in-law which is difficult as things to be taken out are far more difficult than to be taken in. All things that could be costly if you need assistance in taking seams out. So again, if this type of growth spurt pertains to you, please continue to speak up and have in writing what you are asking, and fingers crossed you will not be ignored. Throughout these years, I had limited interactions with the chairperson. Honestly, the first time I had any communication was via email with the chairperson was December 2020 to give me a gift certificate my daughter won for Dango ... but it turned out I was not communicating with the chairperson and that it was another member of the dance committee. This just shows how little interaction the chairperson had with me, which is fine. There was no need at the time. The instructors did everything. The first time I identified her was at the first recital Spring 2021 when she introduced herself to the crowd. So, to say that I had more communication with the instructors is fact as there really was no need for me to communicate with the chairperson. Fall 2022-Spring 2023 is when everything changed. During this past year, my daughter was provided instruction from student instructors who were still learning dancers themselves and in high school, one being the chairperson's own teen daughter. This was the year that Forest Hill Dance absolutely destroyed my daughter's self confidence in dance. It really should have been a red flag from the beginning, but I had faith in the program. Boy was I completely wrong. My daughter's classes were every Saturday from 12:30-2:30. During this time she was supposed to have hip hop, tap, jazz, and ballet. During Fall '22, my daughter communicated with me that jazz was not being taught. This was a problem as jazz was a genre my daughter loved. It was concerning that a whole 30 min class of jazz was not being attended to especially when I was paying for it. When it was brought up to the FHRDANCE email, the chairperson's responses were that of, due to behavior issues there isn't enough time, the girls aren't changing their shoes fast enough so it's taking up time, or there is another dancer who isn't taking jazz and we have to wait for her to leave to start. All responses sounded like excuses to me and that of blaming 8-9-year-olds instead of coming up with solutions to mediate the problems. 5 out of 6 parents complained about the lack of jazz and nothing changed. The parents did all we could. We made a complaint, and no change was made. My only thought was the chairperson made no notion to fix the situation and only created excuses because it was her own daughter that was the student instructor of this class. This is the crux of all the issues this past year that I eventually concluded to.

From the owner: Forest Hill Dance offers a wide variety of Dance classes for students ages 3 to 18yrs old. Our…read moregoal is to provide quality instruction to our dancers while also providing an environment for our dancers to express themselves creatively with confidence. Our performance season runs from September to May/June. We are now offering daytime Recreation classes for ages 1 and up and adult classes

DWMSOD is a wonderful place for children to grow and express themselves through the beauty of…read moredance. Their instructors are professional and fun! They really brought my shy daughter out of her shell and it's been a welcome respite from the pandemic that they can still attend class in person ( with strict health standards) or via zoom. Their prices are more than reasonable and it feels like a family.

For ballroom dancing this has been a delight to find I cannot tell you how wonderful the adult…read moreclasses are the instructor is incredible and the prices are fabulous me and my husband are enjoying ballroom dancing to the fullest and would recommend dance with me school of dance to any adult wanting to take ballroom dancing.

Great place. Mrs Molly is the best! Our son can't wait for his weekly gymnastics sessions.read more

My niece attended this facility for a semester. She was happy with the classes and instructors were…read morestrict, yet friendly. She loved learning something every week. We wanted to sign her up again, but prices are crazy expensive and the place could use some TLC. The facilities are huge, but for the type of money you have to pay... you would think they would work on getting newer equipment, more space for parents to wait (like bigger waiting area), cleaner and well maintained restrooms and working on getting rid of the BO that you smell from the entrance of the facility All in all, great instructions, great classes but the facilities are not worth the money that you have to pay.

Both my son and daughter grew up at WMBA and are currently successful thriving dancing adults. I…read morecan not count the life advantages they have had because of their experiences at this studio. Some of our fondest memories were ( and still continue to be) made here. Highly highly recommend!

I have been with White Marsh Ballet Academy since they opened their doors in 1997! I absolutely…read morelove the family atmosphere and all of the staff. This is the best place for dance instruction; professional and fun!

I would not refer anyone to go to this studio. Poetry is one of the most unprofessional people I…read morehave ever met. She was late to just about all of my classes that I actually got to take. I bought a package from her for 10 classes and she told me they expired 6 weeks from the time purchased. I was determined to get them in, but she up and changed her hours last month after me only taking 5 classes. I contacted her for a class one day and she made up an excuse of why she couldn't have class that day. I was only off that day and my other day off her studio is now closed all day in general. That was the only consecutive day I had off every week. I contacted her that next weekend to see if I could come to class, and she tells me my classes expired, but when I tried to use them she was never available. She's a scam artist! Take your money to Expose or Pole Pressure.

I had a blast going here! I always get my money worth. I get a workout and learn some new tricks…read more The owner, Poetry, tailors your class to your skill level and strengths. She usually teaches me tricks that I didn't know my body was capable of performing and I'm always sore in places I didn't remember working out. I get a good work out and she makes sure that she or one of her assistants spots you for tricks that you may not be as confident about. I just had a class this morning and I will be going back soon!

This was the first facility we toured after moving to Maryland, and we ended up back at the…read morebeginning after visiting a half dozen schools. I love how bright and clean the classrooms are. The outdoor play area is unmatched-- absolutely pristine. Special activities during the summer are daily, including Science Center and National Aquarium visits. There is an impressive amount of transparency with the indoor/outdoor cameras, published curriculum, event calendar, and food/sleep logs. I have "reminded" my teachers of special requests when consistency wanes with time, but I always get an immediate and courteous response. Communication is consistent and prompt from administration, as well.

My kids love going to Kiddie Academy of Abingdon. Our littlest goes running to her classroom. The…read morestaff and teachers welcome our kids with smiles and joy. We get photos of the kids learning through crafts, playtime and songs. If the our kids are sick, the staff and teachers ask how they are doing and are truly concerned for their well-being. Both kids have great friendships there and talk about their friends at the house. Kiddie Academy offers extracurricular activities such as soccer, dance and music. Throughout the year, they have several weekend events that include art and crafts, science experiments and projects and open houses that include visits from book characters, bounce houses, snacks and play activities. They are very organized and dedicated to the learning curriculum, and we are always amazed at the new words, concepts and activities that our children have learned. The live video access that KA offers is a huge plus for us as well!

One of the best Martial Arts school around. This is one of the few Martial Arts schools that…read moreembodies the true virtues of martial arts of respect, integrity, dicipline. Master Huang is an Amazing human being! Grandmaster Huang is a legend!

I want to express my frustration with my experience at this establishment, particularly with Mr…read more Harris (or Mr. Harrison). He didn't clearly explain the contract terms, which is essential. I called on July 15 to discuss my family's in-progress move and was only able to schedule an appointment for July 23. During our meeting, I wanted to cancel the contract, but he said I must keep making payments until August, even though an extra fee was charged to my account right after signing. We're moving away, making it impractical to attend classes, yet they insist my child participate in a promotion ceremony on August 23 and that I can only withdraw after that. It's frustrating because my child isn't receiving proper instruction; although we have videos proving he isn't engaged, the instructor claims otherwise. This program seems more focused on profits than education, and I'm left confused about how to end this situation, especially with concerns about potential charges for August, September, and the mystery additional charge already taken.