My gf and I participated in a Bollywood style dance fitness class here tonight. It was really fun…read more We are going back next Friday. This studio is really big and looked clean. There is free parking in the back you just need to register for it in the building.

It's been a while since my last visit to Marr Mac, but I have vivid memories of my experience at…read morethis dance studio. I have been studying dance since I was 5 years old (thanks, mom!), so the first thing I did when I moved to Edmonton was find a dance studio. One of my girlfriends recommended Marr Mac. I love this studio's location: it is at the back of the building occupied by Movie Studio and is very discreet. The studio itself is in the basement and consists of several large dance rooms. There are hardwood floors and wall-to-wall mirrors in every room.I signed up for musical theater, hip-hop and jazz. Additionally, there are ballet and tap classes. What can I say about the intructors? These people bring out the best in their students and make everyone believe in themselves. They are quick to provide encouraging words and to commend, and they never reprimand or discourage. There were several older women in my hip-hop class who confessed that their feelings of inadequacy upon starting the class disappeared as the classes progressed, thanks to the instructor's professionalism and encouraging words. I didn't get a chance to experience it first hand but as far as I know, Marr Mac's students get to perform onstage at various venues and to take dance trips abroad. Our musical theater teacher mentioned that once we master our routine, we will get to perform onstage. I wish I stayed at Marr Mac long enough to see this happen. Unfortunate circumstances made me stop attending this wonderful studio. I am thinking about resuming the classes very shortly.

Poorly run. Terrible customer service. The head of the studio is rude. The management sends out…read moreemails asking the customers not to contact the office as they are way too busy! They aren't too busy to collect the outrageous fees and send confusing emails about events, just too busy to support the people that keep them in business. Luckily the dance teachers are awesome!

This is the perfect example of a dance academy where it is not about being fair with everybody but…read moreto have favorites. When my daughter were dancing at the suturing my daughter was not aloud to dance at the Ritalin because she was going to be on a school trip for a few weeks and she was going to miss some competitions. We accepted that policy because it was being applied to every body, however the next year it happens again that a student was going to miss some competition for the same reason, and guess what? That student was able to participate in the recital and the competition that she was able to attend. This is not the first situation at that academy, but I definitely, if you want to make your child unhappy take him/her to the academy. I would never recommended it to anybody.

We as a family love Dancefusion! Both of my kids have taken classes there for a few years and…read morealways felt appreciated and co.e away learned valuable dance and life skills. I myself take numerous adult classes as well. They have a huge selection of classes for adults to take which is awesome. The space is huge with 5 Large studios and even set up to have an ariel arts program!! I would recommend Dancefusion to anyone.

I love Dancefusion. I can't believe I haven't reviewed it yet. My daughter and I have both been…read moredancing there for 4 years (she switched from another school). There 5 large studios and a small room (Shirley Temple) for the tiny little ballerinas. With so much space they offer a huge variety of programs. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Break Dancing, Pom, Cheerleading, Acrobatics. A great selection of adult as well. They offer a power program for students who take ballet and numerous other classes.

We were so excited to see my little niece dancing yesterday at the Spring Show with the Edmonton…read moreSchool of Ballet!. What a disappointment! Instead of the smaller dancers being the main focus they were used as backup dancers for the mediocre performances by older kids. The younger kids were often relegated to sitting on the stage watching the older dancers. It was also sad to see how missteps were made including near miss crashes between dancers and "soloists." It is a shame that the Edmonton School of Ballet used these little kids as a marketing tools to sell more tickets. You would think they would showcase their best students but, sadly, they probably did. If you do not believe me, wait until the DVD comes on sale! Be prepared for a good laugh - not at the kids' expense but at the quality of training at ESB.

Our "home away from home" for the last 14 years. Top quality professional dance instruction and…read moreperformance opportunities. Age appropriate costumes and choreography. Emphasis on technique and performance over competition. Wardrobe dept. Costumes included in fees. Vimy Professional Dance Program for grades 7-12 in cooperation with Edmonton Public Schools.

Dance Code offers a variety of adult drop-in classes for all skill levels. So whether you've danced…read moreyour whole life, or not a day in your life, this studio has something for you! I grew up dancing as a kid but after high school, there really wasn't anything further I could do at my home studio, so I stopped dancing altogether. A few years passed and I missed dancing so much and decided to search and see if any studios in the city offered adult classes. That's when I stumbled upon Dance Code. From Ballet to Hip Hop to dancing in heels, and from beginner to intermediate to advanced levels, this studio really has so much to offer the adult dance community. All classes are drop-in and you can buy an unlimited monthly class pass, so you can try them all!! The owner, Sarah Torkoly, has created something really special at this studio. It is such a positive, fun, and encouraging atmosphere where everybody is made to feel welcome. I highly recommend this studio to all!!

They have terrible customer service. I purchased the unlimited March pass on promo and cancelled it…read morewithin the hour because I found out I couldn't take the class I wanted because it was special. I've contacted the website twice with no response and messaged Sarah Torkely herself but I haven't been able to recoup my money even though she told me I should be refunded. Very confusing and disorganized classes and website. Will not be recommending to anyone

Dance camps anyone? We were lucky to get to try out 2 different camps put on by dance co. One last…read moresummer which was a mermaid theme and over the spring break this year as well. You can really see the instructors enjoy what they were doing. My little can be a bit shy and it was so cool to see her open up and start moving and grooving with the others. A big part of my rating is also based on how well the pivoted during the changes in protocols ect. We always felt well informed and were given tons of options. They do offer a ton of competitive and recreational dancing as well which we are excited to try in the fall, but I definitely can recommend the summer camps. So fun for the kids!

REVIEW UPDATE So we…read moreare now in our 2nd year at Dance Co. and could not be any happier! My daughter did 2 full year long classes last year, attended the summer camp including a pizza party and sleepover, and now both my daughter and son are enrolled again in year long classes. Our experiences at Dance Co have been phenomenal! The quality of instruction and teachers has been top notch, the facility is wonderful, and the staff always friendly and helpful. The only thing I didn't like so much last year was the end of year format for recital time ended up requiring that we purchase tickets to two separate show times and it's through ticket master so you end up paying surcharges on the tickets so they ended up being about $15 each which for a family with grandparents, siblings, and 2 shows to attend ends up being more than a $150. I'm not sure how they could rectify this other than maybe only selling tickets through them and then not having the ticket master surcharge which adds up being close to $40 when you are buying 8 tickets (4 tix for 2 show times). One thing Dance Co. does to help support families with multiple dancers or a dancer that takes a lot of classes, is you pay by the number of hours taught per week. So each subsequent class costs slightly less per hour than the previous class in any given year. And this is the case that swayed me into signing my 3 year old son up for preschool dance this year because his sister is already taking 2 full one hour weekly classes, so why not add on a half hour preschool class on the same night as his big sis? Dance Co. also has a little consignment section which is great for picking up a second hand pair of taps or ballet shoes for your chitlin. They also offer a preschool program that always fills up and looks just marvellous (as I peek through the window). I foresee a long relationship with Dance Co. Two thumbs WAY UP! Oh and don't forget to attend their summer customer appreciation day with a free BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, trial classes, and draws!

This will be my daughter's 14th year at Celtic Ceilidh (she started when she turned 3). Although…read moreshe began solely in highland, her love of dance coupled with a safe, encouraging studio environment, led her to pursue irish, ballet and contemporary forms of dance. These dance forms have allowed her compete across Canada (and as a provincial rep) for highland, compete in Irish competitions (FEIS) and partake in special performances around the city. Celtic Ceilidh has allowed my daughter to compete as little or as much as she would like, in a non-stressful environment. Her love for dance has been able to grow and foster in a large part, I believe, due to the incredibly caring, passionate, professional and knowledgable instructors, and big-hearted studio owner, Dawn. While my daughter has grown in confidence, built resilience and learned many other important life skills, including good sportsmanship, I believe the biggest gift this studio has provided is the community it has given to both dancers and parents. This is so much more than a place to learn how to dance, but where kids can build lifelong friendships and where I have found friends who are more like family. I am forever grateful for the beautiful community Dawn and her instructors have created.

From the owner: Celtic Ceilidh Dance Academy in Edmonton offers training in Highland and Irish dance as well as…read moreclasses in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pilates and Yoga for all ages and levels. We are a well-rounded dance academy that encourages our dancers to explore more than one variety of dance. Our experienced, dedicated instructors have a wealth of experience in numerous styles of dance and are passionate about fostering a love and appreciation of music, dance and traditions. Join our Celtic community today. Visit our website or call us today to learn more.