teacher is nice and welcoming she will not judge you and make you feel awful she is also not lazy…read moreshe don't remind people of Abby lee miller

Shenandoah Academy has been in the area for nearly 12 years. The first studio was in the DMV strip…read moremall area. It moved to a larger space in BV and is now in the Art and Cultural Center along with the Kids University art classes. Beautiful bright studio but the best part is the instruction. Missy Floyd has a gift for bringing out the best in each dancer. The classes for the youngest are full of fun and love of movement. Classes for older students are ability based and many younger dancers gain experience by dancing with students a little older. Her students have received scholarships and acceptances to the Joffrey, Gelsey Kirkland's year round academy, BYU, Ballet West and the companies of the Richmond and Louisville Ballets among others. This studio is where young dancers have fun and older students development skills to continue dance past high school if the choose. This studio does not typical do recitals or showcases; they do ballets. Full length, classical ballets which includes The Nutcracker each December. The students are all very friendly, welcome new members in with open arms and truly have a great time.

My daughter is enrolled here and absolute loves it! We just finished her first recital and the…read moreschools first one as well this weekend. It was awesome if you have kids and they want to dance this is the place to be!

From the owner: Xpressions Dance Center is proud to offer an array of dance classes for students of all ages,…read morebeginning at age 2. Dancers will learn all about the movement, expression, technique, discipline, and fundementals that are all part of dancing. We have classes for everyone, including ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical - including adult classes! Our summer camps include special guest instructors from all over the country! Host your child's birthday party at Xpressions! Enjoy a special dance class, learn a dance featuring the birthday girl/boy, and have a great time moving and grooving with friends!!

Love this place. I've been a regular member for about two years. I have always felt safe, and every…read moreteacher I've had has been fantastic. Plus, as a guy, I've never felt un-welcomed or uncomfortable, which is a true testament to how welcoming this community is.

Went here on Sunday for a bachelorette party and had a really great time! It is in a nice location…read morein Charlottesville, and the studio is cute. We did an hour long private pole dancing class and it was a blast.

Our daughter has been attending dance classes at LWSD for about ten years, and we couldn't be more…read morehappy with the environment and the teacher, Ms. Elisabeth. Our daughter attends ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe and Zumba classes and competes on their dance team. She says "Dance is my life" and I think she feels that way because of the warm and welcoming environment of this dance school. I highly recommend Linda Watkins School of Dance.

My 13 year old granddaughter has danced for four years at Linda Watkins School of Dance. She…read moreabsolutely loves going. We have tried other studio's. Nothing compares to the compassion and loving atmosphere that Ms.Elizabeth has bestowed on her students. Ms. Elizabeth is a fantastic instructor being a dancer herself for many years. My granddaughter does tap,ballet,lyrical,jazz and pointe. Everyone there is so welcoming and helpful regardless of their dancing ability. We are very glad we joined LWSD. It's not only a great dancing experience for her but it's a Joy seeing her come home tired but excited. One of the highlights of my year is the Recital and seeing all their hard work become a reality.

Both my daughters were lifelong dancers at Wilson. My younger one is now a dance major at a large…read moreuniversity here is her review, "I danced at Wilson for 15 years and wouldn't trade my experience there for the world. I continue to keep up with the teachers and friends I met there. The staff were invested in my learning and my creative development. Through Wilson I had the chance to dance for the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show and the Cherry Blossom Parade in DC along with many other performances. I am forever grateful that I got to grow up dancing there." My other daughter used to say it felt like home. Would highly recommend - because the school is quality. Your children are known and valued AND given an excellent dance education.

Wilson School of Dance is an incredible experience for young girls and boys. The entire staff is…read moreprofessional and skilled - but more importantly they are kind and caring. Every child is considered unique and while team/group leaning is important, Juanita and her staff ensure each child's individual needs and characteristics are nurtured. Juanita's kindness and caring carries over to all that attend this school. Older students mentor younger ones. If you have to sum up this school in one word it would be KINDNESS. Yes they are learning, yes Juanita demands the best from each student. But over it all there is a sense of teamwork, caring, and kindness.

I've gone here for 8 summers and this place has truly changed my life. Its the most inclusive and…read morekind environment ever and all of the girls are so amazing. I personally strugle to find real friends at school but at camp that is so different as I feel like all of the connections are real and genuine! Love CA!!!

I am a fomer Ghany camper along with my three sisters. My oldest daugther is about to start her…read morethird summer and it will be the first for my youngest. We also had the chance to attend family camp last summer, so even my Husband got to experience the camp. It is impossible to write all the wonderful things about this camp. I loved it growing up and my daughters love it as well. It is likely the most talked about experience in our household all year. Camp Alleghany does a wonderful job teaching girls self-esteem, independence, kindness, hard work, and determination. They have a myriad of activities to choose from and it allows girls to have experiences that they may not otherwise. I would highly recommend this camp to any family that is looking for an unforgettable memory for their daughter.

We were new to the area three years ago and my 8 year old daughter was eager to enroll in a…read moreperforming arts school where she could study hip hop, jazz and take vocal lessons. I had a gut feeling walking in to Miss Mona's that we hadn't chosen wisely. The two older women who seemingly ran the organization spoke to the children in a tone that reminded me of Joan Crawford in Mommy Dearest and when they weren't belittling children, they were gossiping salaciously about other dance schools in the area. Against our better judgment, we tried anyway because of the vocal component. It didn't last and after the first recital, we politely informed them via email that we wouldn't be returning. Today I just paid the summons on the court filing issued against us for quitting this horrendous farce of a performing arts school more than two years ago. They alleged that we owed them fees plus interest. I suppose this is what you must resort to when your school is failing and you need money. You have a family member who happens to be an attorney file frivolous law suits against ten year olds who hated your environment so much that she cried before every class, even though this very activity was her passion all her young life. If you're new to the Roanoke Valley, trust me...avoid Miss Mona's at all costs. My daughter is now thriving at Divine Dance Academy, but there are so many options in our region. Do yourself a favor, find one that isn't run by mean spirited has beens looking to make a dime at the expense of your child's self esteem and passion.

Methinks not indeed. If you have a 5 year old be very careful about Miss Mona's. My child loved…read moredance and had some great experiences with various schools and classes, she did not like this one and so to keep the dance experience positive we decided to give it a rest. BIG MISTAKE apparently. When you join you are made to sign a barrage of paperwork (yes-for a 5 year old). If you do decide to back out expect a VERY aggressive call from the owner about legal action for payments after cancellation - such as a recital you will not be attending and associated dresses etc. For a small town such as Salem I am surprised that this business model is the one they have chosen. The overall experience for my child was harsh and negative and it was for the parents too, just a place to be avoided-for a 5 year old. Update: we just received a letter requesting payment (after we asked for the bill so we could be rid of them) with a notice saying they will call collections if not paid-friendly and courteous is not in there brand. We will make sure everyone in our circle, schools and family are aware as well-good luck if you are involved with them!!

wonderful kids movement center for all ages, offers multiple programs! The kids love it!read more

From the owner: We are a children's child care and movement center. We have preschool for ages 3-5, after school…read morecare for school aged children, summer camps, gymnastics classes, preschool and toddler movement classes, tumbling classes, dance classes, open gym play times and host birthday parties. Our center has classroom and studio space upstair and downstairs is our gymnastics and play gym area. We have a rockwall, mini zip line, indoor play scape, trampoline, balance beams, gymnastics mats and much more!