Last week we explored Dynasty with 2 other couples. What a fabulous place to go and learn or brush…read moreup on a dance with talented instructors and accommodating schedules. We are looking forward to coming back again this week to work off some calories while having the time of our lives! Highly recommend it!

Why, my 5-star rating? Well, the list is long...and very focused on the quality of teachers. These…read moretalented professional dancers are kind, relateable and patient. When you meet up they immediately sense where your dance journey should begin. I personally love seeing the growth, which others, and I, have achieved over time. My hours at Dynasty are some of my happiest...

Exceptional instructors who are all passionate about dance and care about their students. All the…read morestudents there are very friendly and supportive. Definitely a dance family

What a great studio. Great dance instructors. Great vibe. These are award winning dancers who pay…read moreclose attention and steer us with style until we "get it." Lots of people of all ages having fun. Kudos to our instructors Anastasiia and Igor for their knowledge and patience.

Great place to learn practice or social dance.I have been fortunate to have been coached by great…read moreinstructors at several locations.My opinion Michael and Brian are top rated instructors. Always clear directions FUN concise never talking down to a student very supportive of clients.Reasonable price and great experience.Frank Spivey

Stage Door IS THE PINNACLE of dance in Sarasota. The word that comes to mind is "EXCELLENCE." My…read morechildren attend hip hop and mini flip hop classes at Stage Door. Their teachers are kind and patient. The staff in the front office is very helpful l, courteous and welcoming. The staff's professionalism is unparalleled. Upon spending any time at the facility, it will be evident that Stage Door Studios is a well-oiled machine. The viewing area is perfect for parents & families wanting to spectate. It is ample space with comfortable seating and screens for viewing dancers working hard and having fun in each studio. There is also a thoughtful children's area with child-friendly furniture and a tv showing children's programs. Every aspect of our experience thus far seems to have been carefully curated to cater to the comfort and enhance the enjoyment of the entire family. We LOVE Stage Door!

My children danced at Stage Door for 6 years (first recreationally and then competitively) and…read moreloved it for a long time. But 3 years into dancing for one of their competitive teams, my children were kicked out of the studio with just a month left to go in the season. They were unable to perform at recital, or at their final competition, and 3 months later the studio has still not refunded the money I paid for services unrendered (summer classes, a convention, unused recital costumes etc) and they will not respond to my emails. The reason for dismissing my 1st and 4th graders? I took them to a private lesson at another studio for additional training and the owner didn't like that. Dancers as young as 5-6 years old are made to sign a contract if they want to dance at competitions with the team. Initially I didn't think much of this but by the third year (and as my second daughter was entering the youngest competition team) I started to have concerns about the stifling nature of it. Essentially, I walked into Stage Door with a 4 year old child in 2016, and before I knew it I was locked into some kind of situation where they would be penalized for even looking at other studios . (By the way, I didn't sign the contract last year but they held me to it anyway.) We stayed a couple years longer than we should have because the kids made friends and didn't want to leave them. If it weren't for that we would have left sooner. As things often do, it all worked out for the best. My girls and some of their previous teammates have found a new studio which they absolutely love and I'm confident that this new studio has their best interests at heart. I'm so excited for their future in dance and it's a relief to know they're training with adults who care about them. Stage Door is a large studio that shows well. It's big, offers a lot of class times for young kids and when you aren't yet enmeshed in the dance world you don't see the red flags. I certainly didn't. My advice, if you're looking for a dance studio, is to sit down with the studio owner and really find out what they're all about. Ask questions. Talk to parents of older kids. Talk to the studio owner at length. I probably talked to the studio owner at Stage Door for less than 20 minutes combined in 6 years. At our new studio, I've talked to the studio owner for hours on end and we've only been there a few months. It's night and day. Just do your homework.

My wife always sign up at the Venice, FL YMCA when we come down for the season each year. The…read morefacility has very good equipment and it is very well maintained. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help if you have questions.

New to area, 2 kids attend Sky. I'm very excited that both kids enjoy school. My 8th grader stated…read morethat she feels "heard" when she asks for help with work or asks a question in class, by ALL the teachers... that's something she didn't get at her old school.

GREAT workout with amazing encouragement from the wonderful Sandra herself!…read more She is wonderful, highly recommend others to give any of her classes a try! Prices are more than reasonable

This is situated near hotels. While walking I found the place. Walked in and the receptionist…read moresaid you could just pay $7. I have been looking for zumba place like this near hotels so I could still workout while on a business trip. The people there are so nice. The instructor is very good and has the groove. Brought my guy co-worker and he was able to enjoy zumba. I love the songs that she use.

I'm a pro/am dancer from Los Angeles looking for a local coach to train with for my frequent…read morevisits. This studio blew me away. Just open the door.. gorgeous studio, a dance floor you just want to dance on, smiling students and friendly instructors. Maks was exactly what I was searching for MORE! Everything you need is right here. Social dancing, exercise, shoes, attire, technique, joy and much more. Do yourself a favor and just stop by. I'm so thrilled to continue my dance journey here + can't wait for my next trip to come back + dance!

I started dating a wonderful woman that has a successful early career in ballet. Facing my fears, I…read moresigned both of my left feet and my girl for lessons. I come from the other side of the tracks so it was intimidating for sure. Getting there is the worst part. We were greeted by Evie, an expert in all respects, including teacher & professionalism. It's work and expands the neural pathways in the mind (synapses). Looking back and hopefully forward, it's been the best thing I did for the past few years. Thanks, Evie!

After asking for payment even before the lesson, i reluctantly agreed. She I orally changed my…read moreclass from the group tango to an introductory lesson so i had to pay twice. She put in my card number wrong and had to call me back for me to say it again. Quite an ordeal before arriving. Lesson was ok but after the lesson we were pressured to buy a package. We were told that if we leave the studio that we wouldn't get the ten percent discount so we should buy it immediately. Thousands of dollars upfront is a big deal. So we asked if we could have some privacy and discuss it. This was my fiancé and myself as we were trying to practice a dance for our wedding. Then not even 60 seconds later Marjorie comes over and starts asking us questions and again we stated we just needed a little privacy in time to think about it. We decided not to move forward since we felt very pressured. The next day I receive a phone call again from Marjorie stating that the owner saw dancing and he wanted to give us a free lesson. I did not respond. The next day she texts me. And then I had to tell her to stop contacting me. I do not appreciate the high sales pressure. It seems like they're just all about the money.

My husband and I started with Andre, our Instructor, 9 months ago. We were complete beginners! He…read morehas been so patient, funny and kind. We enjoy going very much and have continued with weekly lessons and socials. We love watching the advanced dancers and have made great friends. I highly recommend them!