Truly a "Home Away From Home " - Ms. Ann and the entire team at DSD is incredibly talented,…read moreprofessional, kind, and courteous. The dance studio is warm, inviting, and has a very comfortable atmosphere. The other families are all very nice and the studio is intimate with a warm family feel - perfect for dancers and their families. My kids have been enrolled with this dance school and I feel that My investment has really paid off for them within their dance skills, personal confidence , posture, and communication skills. We have made an entire dance family and couldn't be more thrilled. Highly recommend this dance studio 100 percent !

My daughter has been dancing at Desert Star Dance for the past ten years, and I honestly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this studio. From her very first class as a young child to now as a confident, skilled dancer, the growth I've seen in her--both as a performer and as a person--has been incredible. It's our home away from home. Thanks DSD!

I don't understand all the negativity directed toward this dance studio on Yelp…read more Dancing at Ocotillo Dance has been nothing but a positive experience for my daughter. The owner Allison is very nice and helpful, the other teachers were nice too, and the recent recital was great. We look forward to next year.

Is it possible to rate this school less than 1 star? Having read the previous 2 reviews, I can say…read morewith assurity that the authors were NOT exaggerating! I would like to start by saying that I never expected my child to become a prima ballerina in 1 year. But I certainly didn't expect this! My child was routinely ignored, not just upon entering the school, but also during class. The owner, Miss Allison was also my child's *teacher*, a title I use loosely, as she did not actually teach. She demonstrated steps, but never actually showed/corrected my daughter on how to execute these steps. My daughter was also in the younger class and if left to herself, would just stand still. Simply calling her name would have helped her to pay attention, but even this was to much for Miss Allison to do. So my daughter spent most of the class time just standing on her 'X'..and Miss. Allison didn't seem to care. Please note that when I pointed this out to the owner/ teacher, she became very defensive immediately saying that she was sick of parents saying that to her. (If other parents approached her to discuss the same issue, shouldn't that have been a clue? ) I finally thought that she'd just given up on my daughter and asked if that was the case. Yeah, I knew that would make her go on the defensive, but I couldn't think of any other way to force her to teach or at the very least acknowledge my kid. When I asked her, she left the building and went to her car, leaving my child and me alone in the building! I would have pulled my daughter from the school after that but I'd already paid up front for tuition, costumes, recital fees, etc. I should also mention that the teacher spent a lot of time checking and typing on her cell phone, especially during the gymnastics portion of class. Let me address costs. The school website advertizes that they are more affordable and keep costs down as compared to other schools. First, their tuition is about the same as most, but a little more than some. They also say the recital fee includes 2 tickets and a souvenir t-shirt. Yes, the tickets are included but they are for the nosebleed seats. The t-shirt is NOT included as advertised. Also, midway through the year, I received an email informing me that the owner didn't realize that her school was subject to Chandlers entertainment tax, so she took it upon herself to retroactively charge all credit cards on file for this additional fee. While my child was only taking 1 class a week, the fee was small. What concerned me is 1: after being in business for 3 years, shouldn't she have known about that tax? 2: As previously mentioned, I paid all the fees in advance. She not only kept my card on file although there was no need, but then took it upon herself to make this additional charge first and tell us about it later. 3: Although I was never impacted by this, mid year she changed her late payment fee from $10 to $25 , almost half the cost of tuition itself! Another violation of the contract we signed. There's much more I could add, but I'll summarize by saying if you're looking for a facilitator not teacher who will only recognize you and your child when you're handing over your credit card (unless you're her 'pet' and she does have pets! ), then this is the school for you! However, if you're expecting to have your child actually learn something. .anything. .I suggest you run, tap or plie' (ple ay) somewhere else!

We LOVE Arizona Dance Studio. My daughter's best friend has been dancing here for a while and they…read morerecommended this studio. SO happy we went with them! My daughter loves going to her ballet class and is excited to start her tumbling class as well. The teachers are great and it's just overall a wonderful group of girls.

An amazing family friendly environment! The teachers are all caring and outgoing, the students are…read morekind and welcoming! The studio does fun events to keep the community involved!

My girls switched to DC2 after their other dance studio closed. They are enjoying it here. Some…read moreteachers are nicer than others, but that's anywhere. I just wish the recital was earlier in June so we could start summer vacation sooner.

My daughter likes it here, we are pretty new but no big complaints so far. I had expected a little…read moremore focus on some things but to be fair COVID caused issues. They implemented a new program too which I like because the complaints I did have I think will be resolved through that program. My friend referred us and her daughter is good so I have high hopes that we will progress quickly since she has experience as a gymnast to build from. The front desk is great.

The BEST dance studio! The owners and staff are the absolute best in the valley! The training,…read morethe transparency, the generosity, the family feeling, all of it is amazing!! I only have positive wonderful things to say about The Platform. So thankful my daughter was able to finish her dance studio training at this incredible dance studio!!

Best dance studio in the valley with the most passionate, talented, good hearted owners and staff…read moreyou will ever meet!

If you're new to dancing and looking to learn a choreo routine in a non competitive environment,…read morethis is the place for you. Check out their Instagram page for photos. What I love: the friendly environment, the community aspect, and meeting new people wanting to learn to dance and also encouraging you when you need it. What I don't love: the space is a bit small, lacking air circulation, class times, learning the routines can be challenging for someone with no dance experience. Read below for full review I found Diva Dance on Instagram as a sponsored post and joined as a founding member last year when they opened. I have never taken any dance classes before and thought this was the perfect time to learn something new. Shannon, the owner, is super nice and friendly and the dance instructors are welcoming as well. The studio space is not owned by Diva Dance, but each location will have the name of the dance studio they will be at and they will have a Diva Dance CE up front to check you in. The space is a bit small and does not have mirrors at the end of the room, so arrive about 5 minutes before class so you can find a spot in the studio that you're comfortable. Some prefer the side with no mirrors or a specific area of the room. Since studio does not provide efficient fans and is not an open space, it can also get pretty warm due. Wear what you would feel comfortable working out in and bring some water and small towel. The classes are an hour long and include a community question, warmup, time to learn the routine, split into groups to perform, and a cool down. Although the class time is an hour long, you get about 40 minutes to learn the routine. Each instructor has their own style of dance and how they teach a routine, so you may find it easier learning from one instructor over another, like if you easily pick up pop moves, but find it harder learning lyrical. The dance moves will be repeated in other routines, so if you don't pick it up on the first time, you'll see it again in another routine. They do record the performances on a phone or iPad and post on social, if you're shy, you can hang out on the side or ask them to skip over you during filming. Each month a calendar is released showing what songs you can learn a routine to, so you're learning a fresh routine each time. Some of the routines will have a theme, like lyrical, heels, or poms. They also have workshops and monthly community events to get to know each other outside of class. Most of the classes start at 8:15pm and Saturdays are 12:15pm. Each location has a different schedule though. Nikki is my favorite instructor, her energy lights up the room! As the room is small and depending on where you standing, it can be hard to see the instructors. In her classes, she moves around the room when teaching and can see when dancers are struggling to pick up the choreo. You can feel the joy and passion she has for dance! Please note, her classes are also the most challenging.

This is a perfect way to get back into dancing if you've been out for a while. You learn a…read morecombination right away after a brief warm up. Everyone is super positive and they encourage everyone to do what feels best for them. I just moved to Arizona and I'm loving meeting and dancing with new friends.

My Granddaughter made a 3.5 hour drive to attend the K-POP Demon Hunters 4 class special mini…read moreclasses. She loved it! We loved it. The Teacher was wonderful and so sweet! The classes were high energy and exciting. My only critique would be the lobby seating is closed due to issues with a/c but it's Arizona so that definitely happens to businesses!

This is such a great dance studio - we were especially impressed first by Miss Julie and then to…read morelearn her daughter is an instructor was not only a surprise but an added bonus because it showed they value family culture. Miss Sarah is fantastic with the kiddos and extremely talented.

We have been coming here since 2016. The teachers are incredible. The facility is unassuming, but…read moredon't let that deter you. The dedication and time the teachers invest into their students stands out above other studios. We have been very happy to be a part of the TDA family!

Attended their Christmas program at the Chandler Performing Arts Center and it was outstanding…read more Would recommend it to everyone.

We love it here! My youngest daughter has been dancing here since she was 18 months old. She used…read moreto be shy and very stand-off-ish but not anymore! Lucy has helped bring her out of her shell and to grow the confidence needed to be herself no matter who is around. All of the teachers are lovely, thorough, skilled, helpful and great with kids. I've never once heard a teacher talk down to a student or treat them poorly. We love the studio and everyone in it!

Teachers are great. Front of house staff communication isn't great. Definitely some favorites…read more Contacting every parent is important they are all part of the team. When reaching out for issues don't get a messaged back. Or say they will handle it and don't. daughter loves dance and everyone there as a parent it's hard.

First impression Amanda who signed me up was absolutely amazing and gave off good vibes from the…read morevery beginning. I'm at the gym every morning Monday - Friday at 4:30 am and my 2 favorite employees are Kiana and Kevin they are both Kind, friendly, Professional, and very welcoming. The other men and weman are ok but dont shine like Kiana and Kevin do. Its my honest opinion. This gym has everything you need however a small upgrade would be nice (massage chairs). Kiana and Kevin are definitely the dream team and put a smile on my face each morning. I recommend this gym.

3 stars for a nice gym…read more 0 stars for the poor gym members who leave their belongings at one station and hop around. Build your own gym at home, but I'm guessing you can't afford it.