My daughter has been attending the dance place since she was six years old. She is part of the…read morecompany and it has been the best experience we could ever have asked for! She has grown tremendously --into a confident young woman and creative, open, supportive and loving person. We are so grateful to the instructors, directors, other dancers and families. What an incredible experience this has been for my daughter and for us as her parents!

Both of my daughters have taken the creative class for 3-4 year olds. Both have adored their…read moreteachers and looked forward to class all week long. The instructors are so patient and fun and creative, making sure that each child's introduction to the world of dance is fun and engaging and supportive. My eldest has now moved on to ballet 1, and the time in creative prepared her to thrive now that more technique is being introduced. Highly recommend this studio and it's instructors.

My granddaughter just finished her third year at this studio and I can tell you that they are the…read morebest. She absolutely loves it and the owner just has the best energy and patience. If you are looking for a dance studio this would be the one. Thank you for all you do!

We are at the end of our second year with Studio 21 and my daughter loves her class. She has the…read moremost wonderful energetic and patient teacher and the children all love her. Tuition is way more than reasonable and the environment is comfortable supportive and friendly. I have heard tales of other local studios from other mothers, and I am positive I made an excellent choice in choosing Studio 21 for my daughter.

My daughter is just finishing her 2nd year of dance at Encore. The studio is new, clean, spacious,…read moreand full of light. The instructors all care so much about the kids and in teaching them dance and instilling a love for it. They have an amazing dance team and also provide recreational classes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear to me how much they they are willing to go above the beyond. They provided the kids with online zoom dance classes, challenges, spirit days, socially distant one on one dance pictures in the park, and even planned a virtual recital! This time has been so tough on kids and I really value all they have done to provide some normalcy for the kids. Normally parents are not in the room during class (there are monthly watch weeks on the studios TVs), but with classes over zoom I have gotten to watch more of the class and can also speak to what a good job they do with the insurrection and keeping the kids engaged while having fun. Highly recommend!

My daughter finished her first year of dance this past spring. She is set up for a summer class as…read morewell as next fall. She is a very active pre schooler who often forgets her listening ears but the teachers are patient and kind and work so well with this age group. I think the owners and instructors truly love what they do and it shows!

Raising 4 kids and teaching about 600 as a public school music teacher I would rate this studio as…read more absolutely worst my kids have been exposed to: inconsiderate placement, unprofessional practices ( no rehearsal or proper preparation given) and utter ignorance of child emotional state. Its not fair to any child to go through what my son went during this year at this studio. Looking at him scared backstage and unable to move ( fear of new places- never had nor dress rehearsal nor run through/ mark up in there)!) in a costume ( black train suit) 3 times bigger his size - ordered by studio and charged. a fortune- absolutely broke my heart. The teachers didn't bother to try to call me or make him feel comfortable-leaving him backstage- " the show must go on " Lesson 1 that I learned: more research before commitment Lesson 2: Owners of the studio might lie( never happened to me before this one but alas)

This is a poorly run unprofessional dance studio. Don't waste your money at this studio.read more

This school taught me accurate technique as well as to love dance. The teachers I had (Carol,…read moreKatie, and Deej) inspired me to keep dancing throughout the rest of my life. I have stayed in touch with my friends from HWSD because of the wonderful community we formed there. I would recommend this school to anyone!

Both my daughter age 6 and I (an adult) have taken ballet and tap dance lessons from Darcy. I take…read moreballet, and my daughter takes tap and ballet. When I chose to go to Darcy's, I made my decision based on three things: 1. Fun for kids 2. Skilled teachers able to impart solid technique 3. Good dance recitals First of all, I wanted somewhere where my daughter would have fun, but also lay a foundation for true dance skills as she gets older and more coordinated. Darcy is very good with little kids. My daughter absolutely loves Darcy, and enjoys the class. The tap music teaches kids the names of each step. My daughter knows all the names of the tap moves she can do, and can perform them with age-appropriate dexterity. In ballet, Darcy uses clever techniques to help the young kids learn to perform the basic positions and steps. My daughter loves her dance class and has a lot of fun! I am a beginner in ballet, but with previous dance experience in other styles. I was looking for someone who could teach me solid technique - I wanted to develop strength, flexibility, and grace, not just slop through the basic motions. Ballet is Darcy's strongest dance style. She is excellent at helping each dancer gain strength and technique. If you have specific weakness, she's always willing to show you an exercise to build strength in that area. She will help you be as driven as you want to be, catering to those who simply want to have fun and also to those who really want to improve their technique. The adult class is a lot of fun, but it's also been a great learning experience. I have seen marked improvement in my flexibility, stamina, and technique. I can do many dance steps that I was physically unable to do at the beginning of class. Obviously, I am not aiming to be a professional ballerina, but I want to become a skilled dancer on an amateur basis. I feel I am really learning and developing well under her guidance. The last aspect I was seeking was a good recital. Darcy's recitals are well-done. The dances are adjusted for the level of skill that each dancer possesses. Some girls perform solos showcasing their advanced skills, while the kids' classes are easy enough to allow them to perform as a cohesive group during the recital. As with any dance studio, the older kids are generally more impressive in their skills, while the younger kids have simple moves that they run through as well as you can expect for a young child. The costumes are ordered from the leading dance costume catalogs - top notch stuff. Professional DVDs of the recital are available for purchase. The cost is definitely reasonable for both the instruction and the recitals -a great value for a fun activity! I highly recommend it not only to the kids, but for adults who need to get back in shape in a fun way. I lost 15 pounds of stubborn post-pregnancy weight (those last few pounds that just won't go away) largely due to my ballet class this year. Thank you to Darcy!

We just switched ffrom a Mom and me dance class about 30 minutes from home to Happy Feet.. which is…read more10 minutes from home! This was the perfect transition as my daughter is now almost three and is more independent- as the tots class is not a mom and me! Love the community and atmosphere. We enrolled last month and my daughter has adapted well and takes to her teachers wonderfully. I am not happy with the parking situation and there are never enough chairs in the waiting room and it's incredibly busy. They need a Larger studio for sure.

Signed my child up for a summer camp dance class. The start of the week the instructor never even…read moreintroduced herself to the parents! Never told us what was going on. I felt that to be unprofessional seeing as every other studio my children have attended the instructor always greets the parents, tells us her name, what the class will be like, etc... I went to introduce myself to the instructor after class and she disappeared to her office. The high school aged girls that work there basically told me to buzz off and not bother her because the owner has her own child to tend to... Thank god we only signed up for a week class. The class itself was awful, not challenging for my daughter, and the studio itself was small and hot (not sure if their AC was broken or what was going on). Would not recommend

Great studio for adult dancers!! Jazz, tap, and more! I love being able to continue dancing into my…read moreadult years with like-minded souls :)

I've had the joy of being part of the Sally Gould Dance Center community for many years - my…read moredaughter Stella began dancing here when she was five years old. Today, she dances in the Senior Company and is gearing up to perform her very first solo - a milestone that fills me with so much pride and gratitude. What truly stands out at SGDC is not only the excellence of the instruction - but the sense of family and personal growth that flourishes here. Stella's progression is a testament to that supportive culture: she's now giving back by assisting as a teacher for younger dancers. Watching her assist the littlest ones - encouraging, guiding, and nurturing their confidence - is beyond gratifying. If you're looking for a studio that balances discipline, creativity, and an uplifting community - whether you're just starting or aiming for the stage - SGDC is the best choice!