Center stage is like my family. I have been dancing there since I was 8. From starting with acro…read moreand a tap jazz combo class to taking 12+ classes center stage is where I can call "home".The instructors are very kind and helpful. All teachers take their own time to get to know students more.Miss Annette the owner of Center Stage is a wonderful woman and has helped me to get to where I am now. Center Stage is a great place to be. I could not even imagine going anywhere else to dance.

I have been part of the Center Stage family for 12 years. From one 45 minute class per week for my…read morethen 3 year old to my now 15 year old daughter being a member of their Elite competition team. I use the term family because that's what it is. The owner is always available, she makes an effort to know the students and parents. The teachers are world class and give 100% to training and developing the students. I've seen a lot of changes and growth over the years but of course there is always room for improvement. This is not a big glitzy studio that you see on tv. They are real people who truly want the best for the students. And while winning isn't everything, the number of trophies and championships that the studio has earned is a great indication of the level of training provided. From the youngest team at 4 years old to high school seniors and beyond, these students showcase the epitome of excellence in dance. If you're looking for a family oriented, comfortable and caring dance studio for your child that provides an excellent dance education then I encourage you to stop into one of the open houses this summer and see for yourself.

Kelly and Yvonne are great, down to earth people, which make it so easy to love this studio…read more My eldest started mid year when she was in kindergarten, with no issues; she loved it, but at the time didnt love the spot light of the recital in June, so she stayed away for a year or 2.. Fast forward to now, my eldest has found her passion for hiphop and is taking 3 hiphop classes; and my now kindergartener is loving the combo and hiphop classes as well. Im sure once my youngest is old enough she too will join the sherry martin crew. Overall, not a competition studio, but thats not what im looking for, just want my girls to have fun, move their bodies and learn something. Although i will say my eldest has come SO far in her skills from where she started. Would recommend this studio 100%

Honestly, they have favorites. And they don't base those favorites on skill or talent. This is…read moreessentially a recreational studio and not a competition studio. There is nothing wrong with that if that is what you want. BUT... they have so many problems that you'd think they were a mean competition studio. But even competition studios are more transparent than the mystery BS you put up with here. It is a mystery. I fought with them for years over the proper placement for mine. The lack of compassion. The cavalier way they treat their business relationships. The hurtful things the owners say in front of the kids when explaining themselves. The excuses for their poor decisions. Their solution to problems is ... you can go to another studio. They passively kick you out by making it an unhappy place for your child if they don't like you. I can't tell you how many times I have had a mom tell me that after they've paid all fees, lessons, and costumes charges, that suddenly their child has missed too many lessons and can't do a recital. But guess what? They have no stated attendance policy. Which is also ironic since they had several classes that didn't have completed choreography until the week before the recital. When you ask them to justify their placements... they say "trust our professional judgment". (i.e. don't question us.) . When you ask...what does my child need to work on to advance... they give you an answer, and then when your child achieves the goal, the reason they aren't moving up is a new and different reason. And those reasons are often refuted by other students who are in those upper classes with those very issues. One mom told me that they talk in circles saying that X is a reason why a child cannot take a certain level and yet X is great because it really supports successful dance. In the past year, I have seen several families cut back their classes or leave the studio altogether for either another studio or quit dance, because they destroy the love for dance. They are sinking their own ship over there.

Two of my daughters attend various classes at the American Academy, so we are here 5 times a week…read more Compared to plenty of other families, that's pretty tame, which is a testament to the quality of instruction and enthusiasm for the craft here at this ballet studio. We've belonged to three ballet studios (we've moved a few times) and have been here the longest. This school impresses me with the level of quality instruction starting with the youngest kids. At a previous dance studio, the "Pre-ballet" or "Ballet I" classes were taught by young college students (and even one high school senior) who were trying to get teaching experience. Here, every teacher we have had has been a professional and has instructed the kids as such. The atmosphere is caring and loving but also fairly serious. You are following in the footsteps of many dancers who have attended the school over 52 years and have gone on to dance careers. The Nutcracker performance sells out at UB every year, and the end of the year recital (also at UB) is an enormous production. This is not the YMCA's music and movement class. They offer ballet, pointe, acro, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, Broadway dance, jazz and tap, as well as adult ballet classes. The cost seems comparable to other dance studios in the area, and there is a discount for families. The school also offers camps in the summer, including a "Princess camp" for girls 8 and younger that seems very popular.

We moved my daughter here this year. The instruction is top notch and the office staff are very…read morehelpful. They are very caring while being serious about instruction. The Nutcracker production at UB is quite the undertaking and they do it with Style, grace and flair. We plan on increasing our classes here next year!

We had learned a few ballroom dances several years ago, but never stayed with it. Recently, we…read morestarted taking group lessons at Ballroom Revolution and it's been terrific. With my schedule, I appreciate learning and brushing up on a few dances/moves without having to purchase expensive packages of lessons. The monthly Saturday night dances are an enjoyable way to practice your moves and include a 1/2 hour dance lesson. They're fun and laid back. We feel fortunate to have found Ballroom Revolution.

I'm a huge fan of vintage swing dancing and spend a lot of time volunteering for Swing Buffalo…read more It's through this work that I met Lihann, who runs Ballroom Revolution. We've partnered with her to teach some special classes for our group and we also have lots of members who attend her group classes and private lessons. Plus, she organizes performances in the community and we are increasingly working to combine efforts on this. Apart from being incredibly talented, Lihann is thoughtful, approachable, and very good at breaking down the material she is teaching. Additionally, she is super knowledgeable about historical aspects of swing dance, which is really interesting to me and a big part of what I want to take away from swing dancing. It's nice to understand how a dance developed and where you fit into that ongoing development. That said, you don't have to be a dance geek to enjoy her classes. Maybe you're getting married or want some exercise or a new way to meet people. All of those are good reasons to check out her classes. And she teaches ballroom style dances as well as swing dances, so if that's your cup of tea then you're in luck. So check out Lihann's classes and then come try out your new moves at Lindy Fix on Tuesdays at the Polish Cadets Hall and be part of a wonderful community of dancers in Buffalo!

This studio is what dance is all about! The heart and soul poured into the dancers by not only the…read moreinstructors but the studio owners, is unmatched. Glad to call them our dance home!

A reliable review should be written by someone who has actually received a good or service from the…read morebusiness being reviewed. I am here today to do just that. I am a current customer of Elite Dance Company and give this brand new studio 5 stars. This studio affords a child a great opportunity to receive top notch dance training in all genres. Being part of the competitive program, we will be competing in regional competitions as well as nationals. One teacher's vision makes a dance studio. One teachers passion makes a dance studio. one teacher's experience makes a dance studio. One teacher's eye for talent makes a dance studio. That is what Elite Dance Studio is. Period. #ProudtobeElite.

I find the entire staff here incredibly friendly and welcoming. Dance lessons don't come easy to…read moreme, but they're incredibly patient and motivating me to keep going. I'm doing it for the mental challenge and a little bit of exercise. In particular, Emily and Christina are the ultimate professionals and make it fun. Thanks to everyone at Fred Astaire in Buffalo. I'm looking forward to making it a lifetime hobby!

Fred Astaire Buffalo is simply awesome. Everyone is extremely supportive and encouraging. If you…read moreever thought about trying a dance lesson, this is the place to go. What are you waiting for, you will love it there. Dancing has become my new favorite hobby.

On all of the occasions, The Owner Kolleen Fischer was unbecoming. I was really disappointed in the…read moreway this woman handled my child who is mixed with black when she came to dance on Saturday. Every Saturday, I was reminded that yeah, it is definitely because she is black. I had previously assumed it was simply her personality and wanted to think that my child wasn't being treated unfairly because she is black. Like I said it would happen each and every Saturday. I could think of a couple instances where I truly wondered if I should even bring my kid back. Once, when my daughter tried to give Kolleen a bag of goodies for the Halloween party, Kolleen held up her hands and "no, in there" as she threw her hands up. Instead of in a polite manner tell my daughter she can hand the candy to her teacher. I would always say hello and good morning to her when I would walk in and I wouldn't get a response as she stood about two steps away from us and the moment another mom would walk in she would make it her duty to speak to the parent and child. Despite finding it unpleasant, I continued to wish everyone a nice Saturday morning out of fairness. There was a time I questioned about what kind of costumes they will be wearing and what kind of event will be held, given that the dance school lacks recital materials and dance photos, unlike nearly every dance school we have been to. Kolleen said, "They have a little thing for the dancers in April, and they wear whatever I choose for them to wear." As a parent, I wanted to know what the charge covers, so I said that I was only inquiring because she was bringing up a payable fee. Her reaction, though, was a bit excessive. Another memorable incident occurred when my daughter expressed interest in doing the raffle boxes that were arranged in the foyer. I informed Kolleen that I would return immediately, as I needed to run to my car and grab up more singles. She agreed, and I returned in about sixty seconds. She was standing at the table when I asked if we could possibly purchase some tickets to put in the raffle box, she answered, "I guess," rolling her eyes. At that point, I decided that enough was enough and that I was tired of this woman's attitude toward us. As I was helping my daughter choose which raffle box she wanted to partake in, a father came up to me and told me about a dance event that was going to be happening and the dance school was selling tickets. I assumed it was the nutcracker event she had told me about when I first signed my daughter up, so I said, "Aw, baby, would you like to go to the nutcracker event with your dance school?" Kolleen emerged from the rear chamber and clarified that it wasn't the nutcracker. I nodded and didn't inquire further, but she felt compelled to let me know that there would be African dancers. I chuckled, turned to leave, and never came back. My kid loves dance, therefore one day I hope to find her a wonderful school. You are valuable, so don't push yourself if you don't feel accepted.

I came here for the adult barre class. The teacher was really nice and accommodating. I have an…read moreinjury and she gave me modifications for everything I was unable to do. The class was really small too, so every student got a lot of personal attention. The class itself was really fun and definitely challenging, it's been two days and my legs are still in fire! Will most likely be making this class a weekly occurrence. Highly recommend!

It's a wonderful studio, and the teachers are so supportive. I have been here since I was 3 yrs…read moreold, and have enjoyed every year

I wouldn't dance anywhere else. & in the future, when I have children, they won't dance anywhere…read moreelse. Darlene & her staff are professional and put on a fantastic performance every year!

I attended here over 20 years ago (the black leotard and bandana head days) . I now live in New…read moreYork City and even heard about the recent accusations here. First off, did anyone hear Lenny say these things? Is there a recording of him saying this anywhere? One thing I know about the local demographic circles is that if 1 or 2 people say something the whole town joins in with them. Secondly, I attended here for a few years but continued to take classes elsewhere because it's not for everyone, including myself. I was not diagnosed with a disability but I did have chronic back problems and anxiety from a young age which made the the routines difficult for me to perform and memorize. I do however credit attending David De Marie for preparing me for my relatively successful career in fashion and media that I went on to in my adult life. I recommend at least trying this studio.

It seemed to me that this dance studio was geared more towards the serious student than those who…read moreare there "just for fun". My impression was that they were very organized and efficient which I found important when laying down the money for dance lessons. My daughter enjoyed the experience with this studio but soon realized it wasn't quite the right fit for her.

The Dance Workshop is an amazing dance studio and I have been dancing there since I was 5 and I…read morelove it. I love all the teachers and all the friendly people. It is so fun to dance there and this dance studio has made my dream become a reality. These people helped me become a better person and a better dancer, they taught me some of my very first skills like a backbend and a roundoff. I absolutely love this place. I practically grew up here. The Dance Workshop is basically my second home, and I love it. I will continue dancing here until I can't anymore. The recitals and classes are so much fun and everyone there is so understanding and fun. It is an amazing place with amazing people and amazing talent. I have been dancing for a long time now and have been doing contortion for two years and cheerleading for one. Dancing will forever be my favorite thing and will always be my number one thing. Even when I grow up and do bigger better things I will never forget my first passion and the people and place that got me there. I love it so much and can't express all my love for it in one review. It deserves so much praise and love. And if you don't believe me you can see for yourself. I love these people so much and they are pretty much my second family. I love you all. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do. I love you all!

She has moved to behind McDonalds on Broadway.We will not attend next year . I was still working in…read moreSept. when dancing started so my husband took the kids (My grandson and granddaughter) They would forget their shoes so Miss Joann told my husband to leave the shoes there then he would not have to worry about forgetting them so he did.The kids said they lost Julians and he was wearing girl shoes so I started looking again at the consignment stores for boy tap shoes (hard to find) finally found some in tan( I had black at the beginning of dance) and Morgan said hers were tight also so I had a pair from her sister and told her to bring the tight pair home I would take them to the consignment store. Well when i picked up the kids they said she wouldn't give them Morgans shoes she said the shoes were hers that they never had shoes.I was so mad who would send kids to dancing with no shoes ( NOT ME ).Well she would not even listen she just kept saying they were her shoes and they had shoes so why did i want them anyway...to take them back to the consignment store to sell and if she found Julian's black would be better than tan!! I am sick of people lying and not even listening to what you are saying. FIND A BETTER STUDIO FOR YOUR KIDS!!!!!