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This is my first negative review. Sadly, I believe it's necessary to warn others of our experience…read more Pickerington is an awesome city that has a backbone of great local businesses. Unfortunately, ML Dance does not seem to be one of them. My teenage daughter earned her own money and registered for a class all by herself. She was told she could try a class at no charge. Sadly, she was not treated well by the instructor when she attended and there are no other classes available that fit my daughter's schedule. This would have just been a simple disappointment but they told her she owed$12 for the class! It is a small amount of money but we are baffled that a business would treat a teenager like this. Even if there was a misunderstanding on my daughter's part, which is possible, I've not seen a local business so willing to lose a customer over $12.

Been coming here for years now. Baby K loves it. Miss Jerri, Miss Jennelle, and all the other staff…read morehave been uniformly friendly and helpful. They care about the kids, and I have no idea how they have the patience to herd cats. Classes are fun, recitals are impressive, they have short classes and camps during the summer that K loves. There's a little shop here, handy in a pinch and prices are competitive with other shops in town. So glad we found it.

My daughter has been taking dance classes at Pinnell since 2021 and absolutely loves it. They have…read morea variety of classes, including ballet, lyrical, combo, hip hop, and a whole lot more. For the non-competition groups, they have recitals once a year in June. We will be a Pinnell family for years to come.

We attended 1 combo 2 class here and were beyond disappointed. The whole experience was bad. First…read moreoff the parking situation is a nightmare. Once we got inside it was so crowded with parents and kids bunched in together, you couldn't even get through without bumping into 5 other people. Got to where we needed to be and imagine my surprise that there is no viewing window! I specifically asked about this before signing up and was told we could see the kiddos- well yeah you can see them if you stand up, go to the class door, and look through like a small window on the door (picture a very small rectangle). So you'd have to walk in front of other parents and block this little window in order to see your kid. 100% was misled and I wasn't ok with it- who doesn't want to actually watch their 4 year old take their first dance lesson?! Not to mention the vibe of the whole place was off IMO. Decided we wouldn't be going back, so we called today to cancel and let them know why- was told they'd need a 30 day notice and I'd be charged for an additional week. So I was misled by your staff, wasn't satisfied with the experience, paid for a month (attended 1 class) and the deposit, and that's your response. Get out of here! I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody.

I am a self-admitted helicopter parent and NorthPointe has been a saving grace for both myself and…read moremy daughter. The staff is incredibly kind and patient with me, yet by gently encouraging me to step back and trust them with my daughter's growth I have watched my daughter blossom into a strong spirit, whereas she would barely let me leave her alone in the classroom two years ago. Not only has she developed technique and skill, but also friendships, confidence and passion about the art of dance! My daughter also has true connections with her teachers, so even when frustrated by the challenges of something new she wants to go right back to class the following week. The front desk staff always greets us by name which makes us feel like family; even the fellow parents are friendly and welcoming. Two things I like about NorthPointe: 1)that they can meet your child where he or she is, and take them as far as he or she would like to go, from just-for-fun-and-exercise all the way to Juilliard (a recent past student is now studying there under scholarship!). And 2) it's not just about DANCE-- it's also about building character and confidence, developing the person as a whole. So even if my child doesn't want to go to Juilliard, she is still developing skills that are essential in so many other areas of her life. There was an earlier negative reviewer on here mentioning her daughter having an issue with a class she tried out, and I am so glad she contacted the studio owner about her concerns. The reviewer mentioned that the owner said the instructor was in tears over the parent's complaint, and that is an excellent example of how seriously NorthPointe takes their standards. That the owner herself called the parent speaks volumes alone, that the teacher was so upset about the misunderstanding, and that the studio offered multiple solutions to this parent-- you can see the level of service NorthPointe provides, even when the parent has an alternate viewpoint of an experience. It seems to me that very few businesses operate this way these days, so for me, it's encouraging to hear that these concerns were addressed so appropriately.

My daughter had a wonderful time here!…read more It was a four day class in which they dress up as Disney princesses and do a dance routine. My daughter loves frozen. It was ages 4 to 6. They have classes for pop music dance and other stuff too. The teachers were great, they know how to work with kids. There were a few boys in these classes too. My daughter had so much fun!

My children (a daughter & son) have been dancing with CDA for more than 7 years. From early…read moremovement classes to advanced ballet, jazz & hip-hop, they have received instruction focused on the appreciation and enjoyment of dance. We are appreciative of the attention provided by the teachers who make all dancers feel like they are part of the CDA family regardless of their level of participation. The end-of-year show, featuring all Academy dancers, is a highlight and a joy.

I've been calling and emailing for over a week trying to sign my kids up for dance and I have yet…read moreto hear back. We have friends who love this studio, but it seems like we won't get a chance to experience it ourselves. Really disappointed.

really disappointed. i wanted to sign my daughter up for class here ... but i called 3 times, left…read moremultiple messages and even emailed them. i've heard nothing back. i will be going elsewhere.

I started dancing in high school and fell in love with the art of dance and choreography in…read morecollege. Although I am not the best dancer in the world, It is truly my passion and I love to learn! Artisan is really the only studio in the area that has affordable, drop-in friendly adult classes. Been going off and on since around 2016 and there are lots of class offerings in all styles on evenings and weekends to try. If you want to work on technique or be helped by the instructor, make sure you start with the "absolute beginner" offerings because most of the classes are choreo based and are fast paced. Don't know what I would do without Artisan! It has been key to helping me re-visit my passion for dance and give me opportunities that I thought would be lost after college!

The students there are very well trained. Loved the ballet and looking forward to the Spring…read moreRecital!

******Save your time and $$***** Just Dance Ohio Zumba fitness is a waste of both time and money…read more They recently hired one instructor to lead the Zumba classes four evenings a week and Saturday morning. BORING!!. The instructor is very young and immature. I attended her low impact classes for three months and she never changed any of the music or steps. I suggested that she choreograph new steps with new music and she became defensive. I have moved on and found Zumba classes at the Dublin Recreation Center. DRC classes are better and cheaper!

Great place to catch local, live comedy and improv. They have a small but perfect assortment of…read moredrinks and snacks. Shows are typically an hour so it's a fun, quick date if you're looking for something more interesting to do.

I can't say enough about The Nest Theatre. Coming from a little bit of an acting background, I was…read moreready to dip my toe back in after nearly a decade and thought I'd give improv a swing. I had no idea what I was in for. Improv training at The Nest is fun, kind, safe, affordable, and challenging (in the best kind of way.) I highly recommend the 4-level curriculum to learn the basics and gain confidence performing improv or honestly just confidence in general! :) The Nest Theatre = high quality training + high quality people. I can't say enough about it, whether you're interested in training or just looking to catch a show!! Some of my personal faves are the Armando, HERE The Improvised Musical, Commando + Storyteller shows. Columbus is just so darn lucky to have this artistic gem of a theatre! Don't sleep on it!