We have 4 girls in competitive dance, ages 6-14. They have trained at other Westside Schools,…read moreArts Club, etc. and have all moved to The Landing. We are very happy there. The Landing is a small and relatively new school (started summer 2008), offering Jazz, Ballet, Contemprary, Lyrical, Tap, Modern, etc. The school is affiliated with NY School of Dance. There is a great camaraderie at the studio, thanks to the passion of the owner - Brenna who is a great dancer and an inspiring teacher. At this time most of the classes appear to be established dancers aged 8-9 and up. They have certainly attracted many very good students. As the studio develops they may offer greater range for beginners - worth enquiring. There are group classes, individual sessions and guest workshops (eg Sean McLeod from NY School of Dance - amazing!). The instruction appears less focussed on preparation for competition than we've seen elsewhere, resulting in more time for instruction that is tailored for the needs of the individual dancer. Our daughters have really enjoyed contemporary dance which is offered at a younger age than some other studios. Pro's Atmosphere Quality of Instruction Personalized attention Workshops Parking Cost is less than other high-end studios (especially the incremental fees (ie costume fees, competition entry fees, etc) Con's Location - Nothing much nearby - eg for non-dancing siblings, shopping, etc. Take whatever food you need with you. More limited range of times / programs

Following up after the previous review below, and on the review on Google. I think the owner…read moreyelling is a bit exaggerated, but she definitely does talk down to people. Whether it's a member of her staff or a parent. She has a very condescending tone in her voice and tries to make you feel as little as possible. As a parent who has been at The Landing for quite sometime, I've seen this happen many times. This will be the last year my daughter dances here, the environment is toxic and I will not expose her to that sort of behaviour any longer. The teachers may be the only reason that we are still currently here, if not for them we wouldn't have returned for this season.

My kids have been dancing at Boogaloo since they were 3 and are now 10 and 12. The environment and…read morequality of the teachers is second to none. The studio is bright and new with large viewing windows and quality sprung floors. The common area is welcoming, bright and often filled with dancers working on homework, sharing meals and non booked studio space is open for dancers to practice. We have had several new families join the studio recently, who have shared how unique our studio environment is and are so impressed by the community of dancers and families and often stay to socialize. I have no hesitation in recommending Boogaloo.

Caveat emptor! Tried a class where kids were crying, throwing up, laying on the floor in exhaustion…read moreand had no water breaks. The hip hop instructor was yelling at them inside the studio room and corridor after class. There's also hygiene issues as there's a dog that urinates throughout the studio although the admin was the worst part of it all - bad attitude, know-it-all.....worst customer service experience ever. There are certainly other quality dance companies within/near Van! They don't know how to run a business and need to learn from other companies that have mastered their customer service skills.

Excellent adult ballet classes, with gorgeous studios. The temperature tends to be a little too…read morehot in the summer months. There is no air conditioning in the building on Main Street. There are a few tower fans. Good news is, your chance of getting cold in class is almost zero, and the heat makes me feel more flexible. The classes, Intro and Level 1, are challenging, but with continued regular attendance, classes become easier. There's a fair amount of memory involved in ballet, with the terminology and choreography. No live music for the adult classes, however, the teachers do well using their own music. Teachers are friendly and helpful to all students. Highly recommend!

My daughter developed her passion of dance from Goh Ballet Academy. All the teachers are friendly,…read morecaring, experienced, and encouraging. They offer not only the RAD exam curriculum, but also opportunities such as the annual Nutcracker performance at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, local and international competitions, year-end dance recitals, and more. Not to mention the beautiful heritage building and live piano music during class. I've also done some adults ballet and other classes myself. It was awesome fun and a great way to exercise!

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

We have been to other dance schools and this one is light years beyond the ones we've experienced…read more Well organized, constantly updated. Great training. No complaints at all. My daughter always wanted to get serious about ballet and this school is a perfect fit. Her last school would learn one 3 minute routine for the whole year. In this school, they learn technique, posture, poise, even history in addition to a routine, plus there's extra curricular training for the Nutcracker each Christmas. It has challenged her to achieve a higher level, and she loves it.

From the owner: Artistic Director Mr. John C. Carney, former English National Ballet Soloist, Rambert Dance Company…read morePrincipal, and Royal Ballet School student, teacher and choreographer, brings the experience and knowledge to ensure all students reach their highest potential, whether as recreational or professional dancers. Fraser Valley Academy of Dance offers exceptional training in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Theatre Dance, Jazz and Lyrical. Performance opportunities include annual productions of The Nutcracker and the School Performances at the Clarke Theatre, as well as community events throughout the year. Programs include the Pre-Professional Academy, Morning Pre-School and Adult classes, After-School Training, Summer Intensives and Dance Camps, and an International Student Program. Ages 3 to Adult.

I enrolled my 3 year old for ballet this past school year and overall had a nice experience…read more Dance Co is a very large dance school. I would say they are the largest in town with 2 locations. The entire experience was very well organized but did not feel personal. Besides my daughter's teacher, there was no other staff that knew her name. The class is only 30 minutes long and are the shortest running classes for her age that I've seen in my searches. Other classes for 3-5 year olds are 40-60 minutes long. Their prices are on the higher end despite being shorter in length. At the beginning of the year, you pay everything up front: admin fee, year end video fee and costume fee. This definitely made things convenient. You only need to purchase their uniform from their own store which are also on the pricier side but I found the quality to be well made. There was 1 class where the entire 30 minutes was spent taking measurements for the year end costume and the kids were coloring the entire class. Based on my own dance experience at other schools, measurements were always done outside of class time, usually after class and shouldn't take more than a minute per person. All communication about the year end show was done by mass email and you soon realize how many students this studio has. This year they had 3 year end shows with different groups on the same day and even more performances the day before. It is a lot! At the year end show, my daughter performed with 24 other performances where 21 were all little kid groups (3-7 yr olds). I found the dance quality to be very good as I understand it can be difficult with several children as young as 3 performing on stage for their very first time. I would prefer for our participation to feel more valued but it is tough with such a large dance school.

You get a very big studio with tons of other little rooms inside and everyone is very respectful…read morethere is a lot of other styles and I love dancing there multiple classes can go on at a time and you learn so much there with all of the classes definitely recommend it

It was awesome to throw axes at targets! We went as a…read morecompany and had a great time with our team bonding event

Excellent tuition. Facilities are really cool And they took…read morecare of my daughter and myself

All of instructors are so friendly. So many different type of dance classes are available…read more Always so much fun!

Since the first day I walked in I felt welcomed and comfortable…read more Many dance schools around town can be intimidating and the instructors can be a little snobby but the staff and instructors at Danza have created an atmosphere of joy and fun; exactly what dance is all about! I have been dancing for over three decades and I have tried several schools. This is the first time that I have felt like I could truly "Dance like nobody's watching!" - William W. Purkey. Thank you Danza Productions!!

Though this school is popular and has many students, all students and families are known by the…read moreteachers and are part of a (very large) family. This school is good for beginners and senior dancers. My daughter came to this school as a teenager after we moved. She has improved greatly and would not be as good as she is now without the help of her teachers. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Tri-City Dance Centre was established in 1999 with a vision of providing dance excellence in a…read moresafe, family-orientated environment. We strive to provide the highest level of training while keeping classes fast-paced and enjoyable. All of the teachers are highly educated in their respective dance disciplines, with most holding diplomas and/or certification from a dance teaching organization, such as the Royal Academy of Dance, the Association of International Dance Teachers and the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. We strive to help each dancer become the best he/she can be as a dancer and as a person. We believe that everyone should be treated equally regardless of age or ability. Making a difference in each dancer's life is very important to us! Our goal is to make Dance an enjoyable experience while focusing on a high level of technique. The children come first at Tri-City, and we work very hard to make sure each child's individual needs are met through support, encouragement, and inspiration. Our aim is to not only train dancers, but create better people who have confidence, poise, and a love of the Arts.