I found this dance school when looking for dance classes for adults. It's very hard to find here in…read moreBaton Rouge. They offer ballet, jazz dance, yoga, hip hop dance depending on the season. Not only are the classes great but the instructors and the owner are sweethearts and they make you feel comfortable. I will continue to go as long as classes are offered!

The teachers are great, but the lady in the office/reception area and one of the women (NOT Ms…read more Mary - she's very sweet) who is there to open the door and "greet" the children rarely smile and seem to loathe being there. Any business that has children as a majority of its customer base should be friendly, warm, welcoming, and overall great with children. It is not the case here. Parents are NOT allowed in the lobby/waiting area, but the children are NOT properly supervised before and after class.

What an awesome ballet school!! My six-year-old daughter has been taking ballet lessons here for…read moresix months now and loves every minute of it! Her teachers are so sweet and patient with the kids and do a wonderful job teaching them classic ballet while letting them still be playful, silly kids! I love that they teach them ballet technique rather than just spending the year memorizing a dance routine for a recital. They do have what they call an "Informance" or an informal performance at the end of the spring semester to showcase what they have learned in class. It's much less expensive than a traditional recital because they wear their ballet uniform that they wear to class for the performance instead of costumes. This dance school is also tied to the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre so there are lots of opportunities for the little kids to see the hard work it takes to be a real ballet dancer one day! My daughter is always bright-eyed seeing them all in their pointe shoes!

I caution to avoid this studio, while at first on the surface there are many great offerings, the…read moreOwner/Director has created a culture of fear. All of the students, parents, and teachers are afraid, Tari truly does not want any feedback just your money and a whole lot of it. As a parent I asked questions and was yelled and screamed at and chased out of the office (not a dramatization). Families spending $30k to $50k + annually are not allowed to even question a schedule or a bill. This is the most expensive studio in Baton Rouge and while it does have a great technical dance program, there is no loyalty and no grace given. Tari will not hesitate to run off long term families and children. This culture of fear has persisted in this community for decades unfortunately.

I absolutely love everything about Tari's School of dance! It truly is a second home, and actually…read moredreading the day I graduate and have to leave it. All the staff and teachers are so supportive and welcoming to everyone, especially the owner Mrs Tari! She knows what is best and she will do her best to help us, she gives us COUNTLESS opportunities and is always there supporting you! I've been on company for about 8 years now and wouldn't wanna do anything else! It's been the best experience and decision l've ever made..... people say when you pass away you have 7 minutes of your best memories, dancing at Tari's studio will be mine!

Great experience with DeFrances! Convenient location on Coursey near Jones Creek in Baton Rouge…read more Very nice staff who work here. One of the best dance places in Baton Rouge that's been teaching girls and boys to dance and compete for years. My girls sadly only wanted to dance for a couple years, but if/when they ask to again, we'd gladly go back to DeFrances. My girls loved their teachers, and I always enjoyed the parent watch classes. DeFrances always chose beautiful costumes and were incredibly organized for the recitals. We danced with another local company before, but DeFrances definitely had it down to a science especially compared to the other place. Dance is an expensive hobby (in my opinion) but well worth it for the skills learned and confidence earned. I would bring my girls back here in a heartbeat and saw no reason to not recommend DeFrances to other parents out there looking to start their kiddos in dance.

I recently had a horrible experience with this dance studio. If you have a non caucasian child I…read morestrongly suggest you do not choose this studio and if your child already attends I suggest you seek another establishment. I am saddened that I witnessed racism amongst the children. Although I understand racism is a learned behavior and begins at home with family, a place of business should not be tolerating it. Especially with children! I am sad for the child who has learned already to discriminate but watching someone I care for deeply be subject to racism is heartbreaking. I can NOT sit quiet and let De Frances know that their refusal to even address the issue is ok. A young child has been forever effected by these interactions during an innocent dance class. No child should ever be made to feel ashamed over their skin color, ethnicity, religion, etc. I am appalled that adults in charge think this behavior is ok and claim there's nothing they can do or say because they can't control what other families believe. Really, REALLY De Frances? You want to send the message that little kids having to experience racism while in your care is a better option than addressing the issue. If you think addressing the problem is uncomfortable for you, imagine the little one whose confused about being discriminated against by fellow students over her skin color. And to learn you all just don't even care. Unacceptable.

This is a wonderful dance school for varying age groups. It has been around forever and is quite…read morethe historic prestigious dance school of Baton Rouge. My daughter attended for a couple of years and she loved it. They have a one way screen (so the kids aren't distracted) for parents who want to sit in and wait for their children to finish dance practice. These children are taught many forms of dance including ballet, tap, and tumbling. The prices are kind of high though and so are the picture packages and the dance recital costumes however that's anywhere you go if you're putting your child in dance lessons. Dance recitals are held at The B.R. River center.

I received a very comforting call from one of the employees from there who has been there for quite…read moresome time & I just want to say, that I seen the true Holy Spirit in that lady. We talked for almos 30 minutes & if it wasn't for her call, my review would have stayed the same but I am very grateful & thankful that she reached out when she did not even respond though she didn't have too. She is really the type of character I was needing to see & I am so THANKFUL for her.. She definitely made the situation feel better ‍

My daughter is 4 years old it is her 3rd year dancing at Jean Leigh. They have lots of dance class…read moreoptions. We love Jean Leigh they care about the students and want them to succeed. They make everyone feel like family. Highly recommend!!

As the parent that isn't in touch/paying the school, you will not be treated as equal. They caused…read moreLegal problems in my custody case by their laziness. I asked how to get tickets well in advance & they said my daughter's mother would be able to get them if needed. She didn't handle things properly which caused me more money & time with my attorney. When I explained this to them after the fact they tried gaslight me & say they offer tickets to each parent (even though I asked & they didn't offer me) when I asked them about this & why I didn't get that option they just stopped replying & I haven't heard from them since. Good luck to anyone in my situation, these people don't care.

From the owner: Our mission is to make dance a rewarding, fulfilling and fun experience designed to meet the needs…read moreof any student. Our studios offer a complete curriculum ranging in courses for the pre school student to the professional. Great care and individual attention is given to nurturing the abilities of each student to their fullest potential. Our instructors stress not only skills in dancing but social development and effective interaction between pupils and teachers.