Shaw is a Dance family! :) High quality instruction in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.read more

From the owner: Dance, Dare, Dream And Do.Shaw Dance Studio is an excellent dance studio for children. Founded in…read more1991 and located in Sunset, UT, Shaw Dance Studios philosophy is to build well-rounded, highly-educated dancers versatile in a range of dance forms, genres and disciplines. At Shaw Dance Studio we have over 9,000 square feet of space in the Sunset Square Shopping Center and employ 18 staff experienced in a variety of disciplines. In addition, we also offer a full-curriculum academic preschool. Our preschool is dedicated to helping our students reach Kindergarten readiness. Our school features daily instruction in letter and number recognition, sounds, colors, shapes, story time, physical education, art, science exploration, computers, and singing. Our student/teacher ratio is quite low, and we present two programs per year.Shaw Dance Studios many services include Ballet, tap and jazz dance instruction Hip-hop and tumbling instruction Modern and contemporary dance instruction Special needs

I loved taking dance from Heidi, she was the best. I have so many wonderful memories that I am so…read morelucky to have. As an adult I wish I could go back to that little girl who danced. I went to so many places and got to experience half time football games. Heidi did so much for all of us. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Love, Angela B

I have known Heidi for 40 years and my daughter danced at her studio for quite a number of years…read moreand loved every minute of it. Heidi always treated the girls as if they were her own. We always traveled with the group and had a great time. I have never come across a more genuine, caring and giving person. After reading some of the reviews I am broken hearted that people are posting these outright lies because I know Heidi and I feel that someone very ugly is behind this. Heidi and Brett are the most amazing people. If some of her former dancers are posting lies might I say to them don't forget what Heidi did for you!!!!

I danced with this studio for three years (from 2010-2013). I learned a lot and remember the first…read moretwo years very fondly. However, the management is simply atrocious and unforgiving, especially considering this is for K-12 dancers who have other commitments. In November of 2012, I was accepted to go tour Washington, D.C. on scholarship with my United States Representative. Obviously, that's an incredible and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Unfortunately, it meant that I was going to miss a Ward Christmas party performance. I told the management in October about my trip. Nothing was done about it and two weeks before the performance, they were scrambling to find someone to learn my position. Instead of cooperating with me, I was replaced on the High School team that I had tried out for and paid to be on by two Jr. High girls (the daughter of the costumer and her best friend) not only for the performance that I missed and the following concert (which I would have understood, because I missed the penultimate practice as well), but for the remainder of the year. It was absurd. Despite my complaints, the manager would do nothing. In addition to this, my brother joined a team for a semester in 2012. The coach decided to choreograph in a somersault... at 6'1", my brother's physique is not able to easily do somersaults. He was hurting himself just trying. The coach wouldn't change the choreography to accommodate his team, and the manager would only lecture my brother for not doing it. Eventually my brother was literally kicked off of the team because he wouldn't 'cooperate.' I would look elsewhere for ballroom dance lessons.

My daughter danced with DCB for over 8 years. She learned so much over that time and the…read moreexperiences were priceless. Certainly, over that long of a timeframe there were ups and downs. Those years covered many different maturity levels and the drama associated with teenage life added lots of opportunities to grow both socially and physically. The staff at DCB were always there to partner with us in parenting our kids through incredible dance seasons. DCB is a great place to learn and also coach your kids in their talents.

Amazing! I am so thankful to have found this dance studio! A great place for my kids to grow and…read morelearn! I love the staff and appreciate each one of them! I highly recommend this school for children, teens, and adult classes!

From the owner: JMBS teaches dance using an Arts Education standards and curriculum. At JMBS we identify and…read moredemonstrate movement elements & skills as well as use correct terminology. We teach choreography principles as students use dance as a way to create and communicate meaning. Critical and creative thinking skills are developed by involving students in problem solving during dance class. Students learn about various cultures, music, and historical periods and make connections between dance, other disciplines, healthy living, and how the body moves. Our focus is on artistry, performing, and technique where students take ownership, make goals, and develop a joy of dance. Students work together as a team, and are taught to encourage each other and be happy for others in their dance goals. Students find and believe in their own unique creative expression. True self worth and a positive image are the outcome.

I have 4 girls all taking classes at LaRae's ranging in age from 9-17. None of my girls have ever…read morecome home crying and in fact one night at dinner we were discussing dance and one of my girls said, "I love LaRae," and the three others all said "Me too." She does correct the students and she very much teaches technique which helps them improve. On a soccer/basketball/football team the coaches correct the players so why can't a dance teacher? For students to progress they need correction. Once again, none of my girls have ever cried and they look forward to dance each week. They come home and show me what they have learned. I recommend her if you want your child to learn the technique of classic dance.

LaRae is aweful to the girls. She spends more time telling than teaching, degrading than lifting…read moreup, and criticizing than promoting. Eventually, your girl will get a tough skin, but why would you want your eight year old to cry during each class till she is used to it. Her website claims, "The school demands the best of each student, expecting that each student work to his or her highest potential. In return, the school gives the care and attention each student deserves." The demand part is true, maybe a little too high for an 8 year old that is just learning, but the care and attention portion is 100% false. The website brags about many girls going on to do auditions to amazing schools but the only one mentioned on the website by name is the owner. Which makes me wonder if it is one child that did all these amazing things or has a really been many girls doing these amazing things. And is it their natural talent, or is LaRae's horrible attitude and demands to " fix it !" really helping these girls?

If you are looking for a dance studio where your child will become a great dancer this is the…read moreplace!!! My daughter has danced here for 3 years going on 4yrs and has grown so much and learned so much !!!! Elite is average cost but well worth your money

Elite Academy is a great dance studio and they create lovely dancers and confident young people…read more My daughter took the ladybug class (3 and 4 year olds) and loved it! The cheerleaders aren't there anymore, they moved to another location. But really the cheerleaders were sweet, talented, hardworking girls and their mothers were supportive parents just as any dance parents. They wear similar attire to dancers for practice. Maybe that other lady should sign her kids up for piano or art or something.

Highly recommend coach Maya for private tumbling lessons! We are from NY and are in Utah for the…read moresecond summer. Maya has been working with my 11 year old daughter on her acrobatic skills for a month last summer and 2 months this summer. The progress has been unbelievable!! Maya is very very patient, supportive, professional and always cheerful. It's a pleasure to have her work with my daughter. She works hard and encourages progress while staying safe (which is a big deal with advanced tumbling skills). My daughter wants to train with Maya everyday - literally!

We have been here for the last 3 years and I couldn't say enough good things! Our kids have learned…read moreto much and the coaches are incredible. They focus on fun, learning and safety!

The instructors truly focus on technique and strength, especially through the beginning years of…read morepointe. Karen R. (one of the reviews) was exaggerating the truth when she talked about her grandson. I was part of the recital that year, and he was so cute! Though he did not get as much stage time as he deserved, he was dancing for the majority of his class's number. He was a ladybug with the most adorable collared shirt. He was the only male in the class, and his dance was almost exactly like his classmates. For the recital, be warned, the performance has always been held in June, and measurements for the costumes are usually taken in December. If your child is growing at a rapid rate, be sure to ask them to "be a little bit bigger" for the measurements. Most classes generally begin to learn their dances in January or earlier, depending on the class. In my experience, anyone below the pre-pointe class has one dance with his or her class, and then performs in the opening and grand finale. For those starting pointe, Miss Penny sells shoes for around $60. (believe it or not, that's really cheap!) however, she only sells a few styles, and only Capezio. In your child's first year of pointe, I assumed that at least one of the three days each week would be spent on regular ballet slippers, but this is not so. From the very first day with pointe shoes, a pupil will be dancing on pointe shoes for one hour. Yes, in the beginning it does NOT feel good, but I truly believe it has led me to grow stronger, value physical effort, and live a healthier lifestyle. If your child does not feel fitted to Miss Penny's Pointe shoes, I would recommend Puttin' On The Glitz, which is located nearby. They are very knowledgeable and have a great selection. For regular slippers, I would recommend Revolution Dancewear's shoes with a stretchy middle. These allow growth, both because of the stretchy middle, and the leather, which can expand half an inch, maximum. Mine lasted me three years, while I was growing. Though Miss Penny can seem intimidating, she does not mean to be, and does not instruct the younger students. She begins teaching pupils once a week when they start in their first year of pointe, with younger instructors doing the other days. The younger teachers are also in charge of the younger classes. For the younger classes, there is the teen instructor that has gone through careful scrutinization, and then there is a student teacher, who can be anywhere from 10-14. As for the number of days per week, I believe that young classes are taught once a week, and I know that starting in pre-pointe, 2 days is the norm. In beginning pointe, there are 3 days.