So glad my daughter dances at Renner, great teachers, brand new state of art studio.... she…read moreabsolutely loves her Renner family.

My daughter has been dancing competitively for almost a decade now at a top notch dance company in…read moreWestern Wake, and we decided the time was right to try a different studio. I had heard mixed reviews of Renner, the main complaint being the lack of professionalism and the constant lying from both the owner Summer and the office administrator Debbi. In hindsight, I should've listened to the advice of those telling me to avoid Renner like the plague. Due to COVID, I first contacted Debbi and Summer about starting out with virtual classes. I was given very few options, but decided to enroll in a ZOOM class with Claudia another with Coleen, leaving the option open for adding many more classes in the near future. The first week went fine. Two classes, two successful ZOOM sessions. The second week, however, Colleen neglected to let the virtual dancers into class. After I sent Debbi and Summer and email telling them the situation, I was guaranteed they Colleen "had been talked to" and it was not going to happen again. Well, the following week, Colleen again failed to let the ZOOM dancers into class. Another email was composed to Summer and Debbi and again I was promised that it wouldn't happen again. Another week came and to my surprise, Colleen's class went without a hitch. This time, however, Claudia chose not to let the virtual students in the class, effectively shutting out all ZOOM students. I once again contacted Summer and Debbi and I was offered a make-up class on a different evening. However, after asking several times for the ZOOM codes for this make-up class, I was completely ignored by both. Out of eight classes I had paid for, only three classes were actually held. After inquiring about whether these classes were cancelled, I received a very unprofessional email from Summer making excuses and instead of solving the problem that so many students are having, she placed the blame on everyone else besides herself. If you want to be lied to, if you want to be jerked around, if you want to be a part of a disorganized mess with questionable business practices and mediocre instructors, this place is for you. If not, there are too many honest dance studios in Pittsboro-Cary-Apex-Holly Springs that are leaps and bounds over this amateur-ish operation. Choose one of the others instead.

Grygorii and Yuliia are the coolest most patient and fun people you will meet. They are both world…read moreclass dancers and their passion for teaching others is unparalleled. I am not a natural dancer, but this place makes it fun, comfortable and safe to learn as much as you want to. Cannot recommend this location enough.

I can't recommend this place enough for dance lessons! We were soooo nervous for our first dance…read moreand Yuliia was an incredible instructor! She taught us sooo much in only 4-5 sessions and squeezed us in only a few weeks before our wedding! She is so beyond sweet and was such a breath of fresh air during our stressful wedding planning season! She made sure we were comfortable with all of the moves and made sure my feet didn't look awkward ;) If you are looking for help with a wedding first dance or want to learn any type of dance, this is the best place in Raleigh! we can't thank you enough for all of your help!!! love, Morgan and Luke

Love this place!!! If all the instructors are like Miss Michelle then I hope my daughter will…read morecontinue to dance here for years to come. My 4 year old, Clara, recently joined Miss Michelle's Dancing Divas Saturday morning class at C C & C. We are so pleased with Miss Michelle's class that we drive 45 minutes each way from Clayton every Saturday morning. Before attending Miss Michelle's class we took Clara to another company in Garner, but my daughter just did not enjoy the experience and swore she would "never ever take dance class again!!!" Thank you C C & C and especially Miss Michelle!

Love this dance community that cares so much for each and every dancer! Such an amazing and…read moretalented faculty that not only cultivates good dancers but amazing people.

When I found out that this studio was opening close to my house and offered adult classes, I was…read morebeyond excited! I took my free class and fell in love with the contemporary dance class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and skilled and made the class fun and inviting. I like how you can purchase 10 classes at a time too! Very clean and spacious room.

I wish I could give this school an extra 5 stars! Graceful Expressions is hands down the best dance…read morestudio in the area. The teachers are magnificent, the administration is helpful. We literally feel that our daughter's love of dancing is their primary focus. This is truly a supportive and nurturing place to learn to enjoy dancing.

Our daughter enjoys the classes at Starpath very much. She's been dancing for 10 years and we love…read moreto see her dance and we enjoy that she found a new "dance home" after moving here a year ago. Starpath is a great dance studio and we love that she is greeted with a warm and genuine smile from Ms. Sierra. The costumes Are age-appropriate and the recitals are enjoyable to watch. Five stars all the way!

3 stars is maybe generous here, but I'd be not so honest to give anything higher. We've been here…read morefor going on a year and my daughter learned more in one day from the princesses at Disney than she has here. The location is great for us and my daughter just likes acting goofy so we let her stay for now. If she continues to be interested, I will put her in a more serious program. On the administrative side, it's been less than stellar given early troubles with costume ordering. We followed details to a T, and as a first time dance mom was a bit neurotic. Costumes arrived and you not only had to melt her I to it, but craftsmanship was poor as there were visible tears in the fabric in multiple spots. Uncertain of what to do, I naturally turned to the dance studio front staff who were rude and basically said I must not have paid attention to the instructions. Needless to say, I was clearly on my own to find a remedy which was not only irritating and confusing but costly. On a side note, and maybe by design but the front lobby is always packed and boiling degrees given it's small cramped size.

I moved to NC, and was trying to rekindle some of the creative theater kid energy I have lost over…read morethe years. I have physical disabilities and took dance for many years growing up, but it can be hard to find an inclusive experience as an adult. Davis Dance Company is just that. I love their musical theater happy hour classes, and the drop in options they have without committing to a regular class schedule. I have always felt welcome, and the vibes have always been positive. I'm making it a goal to go more regularly in the new year, and I recommend anyone who is curious about dance or wants to let their creative side shine, check it out!

I've been leary about body image concerns in introducing dance but this studio is amazing and…read moretotally focused on empowerment and what amazing things kids bodies can do. My daughter has been doing the musical theater class "Lights, Camera, Action!" with a YouTube video of their choreographed dance to a different musical each week. The teachers go above and beyond and really make everyone feel comfortable as they are. Easily accessible off the highway, and they have Boozy Ballet and Tipsy Tap classes I'm dying to try! Truly can't say enough about the teachers (recent alums from Eastern Carolina and sisters!). They're so sweet and do a great job with all of their classes. I can't wait to see them take off once the world discovers this gem of a studio!

My daughter just completed the hip hop summer class and I am so impressed by how this whole…read moreinstitute is run! Hats off to the enthusiastic teachers! Compared to other dance places we've been to...this is by far the best. Plenty of seating for parents. Monitors up for you to watch your kiddo. And everything so organized and well run. Thanks DDI and I hope we'll be back soon for more!

After being at this studio for ten years here are the reasons I would not recommend it…read more 1. . If you're looking for a studio with an owner who doesn't have a backbone this is the studio for you. 2. If you're looking for a studio that allows volunteer parents to discipline students without the other child parents being present this is the studio for you. 3. If you're looking for a studio that allows kids to rip masks off other kids faces with no consequences this is the studio for you. 4. If you want a studio where kids are allowed to come to class after being home from school the same day with fevers this is the studio for you. ( This happened multiple times and the administration did nothing) my child had the kid who came with a fever cough in her face and thought it was funny. This is the studio for you. 5. If you're looking for a studio where you volunteer over 600 hours in one year and are still treated like crap by the owner this is the studio for you. 6. If you are looking for a studio where parent volunteers basically manipulate to get what they want for their kids and are allowed to get away with whatever they want even lying and having other families ask to leave the studio ( after ten loyal years) this is the studio for you. 7. If you want parent drama, bullying ( by students and parents), and false accusations made about you that are never even investigated this is the studio for you. WFYB I give 4 out of 5 But DDI 1 out of 5 This studio has changed over the years and not for the best. If you are taking recreational classes you will probably be fine but if your child is asked to join any of the companies I would be very concerned.

The instructors are nice and knowledgeable.. Really welcoming atmosphere.. def will be back for…read moreanother class!

Get ready to sweat!…read more My friends and I stopped in for a class on a Saturday Morning as part of my bachelorette festivities. The dance studio is clean and inviting. The music was on point. So in my mind, I envisoned myself twirling around a pole gracefully ala Jesse Spano (Elizabeth Berkley- but she'll always be Jesse from Saved By the Bell to me) from Showgirls. However, I am apparently not graceful, limber or fit! Seriously- this class was a real workout, and the "pole play" is not as easy as it looks. Even the "floor work" was challenging, but sexy! My friends and I were all sore the next day. I could feel the burn in my quads, biceps, abs and rump. Although, I will admit it was one of the funnest workouts I've ever done. Amanda was our instructor and was ultra talented and full or personality. I'd love to return for their beginner's classes. *Insert body roll*