Do not send your daughter here if you care about their mental health or self esteem. Teachers are…read moreoverly critical and unnecessarily cruel. My daughter came home feeling bad about herself and asking to quit after just two months of dance. If a dance instructor has an issue with a child's abilities, the policy should be to take it up directly with a parent. They have no right telling a child they aren't good at dance! They shouldn't be allowed to interact with children until they get further training, as I consider this to be detrimental to a child's development. Update: I took my concerns directly to the teacher, and there was zero follow through or help with repairing this issue. I never heard from the owner, so I can only assume she doesn't care about the health and well being of children at her studio. It is in your child's best interest to find a safer place to dance.

This place is totally legit. Here is the correct info: 509-774-2920 www.dancemotionzspokane.comread more

This is my daughter's second year at INB and we are so pleased. They have a beautiful mix of fun…read moreand focus. They see our kids as individuals and even sent a birthday card. I appreciate their kindness, intentionality, and skill.

Please don't send your child here! I signed up my 4 year old for an individual class in May. When…read moresigning her up I told them that she has hypotonia and an expressive speech delay. She doesn't have any cognitive delays. She is able to comprehend and follow direction as well as any other 4 year old. I asked if they thought their Giggles and Wiggles class would be appropriate for her. I was told yes and they encouraged her attendance as they 1) "get kids like that all the time" and 2) it would help her tone her muscles. When I took her the first day she struggled with jumping and moves that take muscle strength. Which was what we expected to happen and they were already aware. I asked Janine after the class if she thought it was OK to bring her back and she said yes and that she did well. My daughter went back for her second class today. She participated in stretches and then when it was time to do exercises my daughter struggled. She tried, but had a hard time. They put my daughter in the corner and made her sit on a silver dot the rest of class because she couldn't keep up. She listened to the instructor and stayed where she was supposed to, but was confused because she couldn't figure out why she is in trouble. They wouldn't let her play with the props or anklets that they brought out. Do you know how heartbreaking it is to watch your daughter think she is in time out when she has done nothing wrong? I am beyond mad. They knew she was going to struggle with her balance and strength. I gave them a heads up and the opportunity to tell me she wouldn't be a good fit. Instead, my poor daughter was discriminated against and placed in a corner. It's a GIGGLES AND WIGGLES class. I tried calling them to discuss my concern before leaving a negative review, but no one has been answering their phone.

I am wildly enthusiastic about the Academy of Dance in the Spokane Valley. This is an authentic…read moredance studio with serious instructors, disciplined dancers and a healthy rapport amongst all dancers, parents, instructors and owner. The instructors are attentive to proper training and development to prevent injuries. In the 6+ years that I have been associated with this studio I have not seen any eating disorders or unhealthy practices. The performances are FULL productions at the beautiful Martin Woldston Fox theater. The Academy of Dance is also the home of the non-profit Spokane Youth Ballet. Dancers from the entire area are welcome to audition for the productions and performances at the FOX Theater. These productions are original choreography and never disappoint.

My daugther has danced at the Academy of Dance for eight years. We have consistently been pleased…read morewith the the instructors, their level of skill and knowledge, and the joy and passion they pour into all the students. The switch to new management has been seamless and we are delighted with the changes and enthusiasm Naomi has brought to the studio. Highly recommend!

they teach very good and some people have even became professional dancers from there and young…read morestudents can go and everyone gets caught very well. They're very sweet coaches and they sell very good products and merchandise

Home away from home. Expressions School of Performing Arts is truly a family with focus on positive…read moreculture and professional training.

I'm not the type to post negative reviews -- I've sat with this for nine months, reflecting and…read moretrying to move on. But I feel a responsibility to speak up in case it helps another parent avoid what we experienced. My daughter danced at Darla's for four years. For recreational classes, the experience was fine. If your child wants to take dance for fun and stay out of the competitive world, this studio might be okay. But once she joined the competitive team at age 9, everything changed. The culture on the team is toxic. I've witnessed moms whisper about how controlling Darla is when she's not around, only to fall silent when she enters the room. I've seen her speak negatively about other parents in front of team moms. She plays favorites, pits team members against each other, and regularly belittles dancers -- sometimes in front of their peers, sometimes in front of other parents. I've seen girls get visibly anxious the moment they realize Darla is at the studio. One day, I came in late to pick up my daughter, and a mom -- not a team mom, just another parent -- looked at me with wide eyes and said, "She just screamed at your kid." She looked genuinely shocked. That moment became a turning point for me. It hit me that someone who hadn't been groomed to think this was normal could immediately see how wrong it was. The rest of us had been slowly conditioned -- desensitized -- to just accept it. Seeing that mom's genuine reaction showed me how far off course things had gotten. Darla has publicly scolded children, held meetings to call them out, and asked their teammates to choose sides: "Who's right -- me or her?" She once pointed her finger in my face and called my daughter "irresponsible" -- in front of other parents -- simply because she forgot her jazz shoes. Even after the consequence of sitting out (which was fair), Darla brought it up again the next class and continued to humiliate her. These are young kids. She makes under-10-year-olds cry and critiques them harshly, even when she isn't the dance teacher. I've had multiple teachers personally apologize to me for Darla's behavior. She has even commented on girls' bodies, telling one young dancer that she'd "look better after puberty when she thins out." And while teachers clearly know this behavior is wrong -- because they apologize for it -- they still allow it, saying things like "She gets like that with everyone." That's not accountability. That's enabling. Yes, she gives discounts -- but only to her favorites. I know a mom who stayed because she simply couldn't afford to leave. Darla gave her daughter a financial break that allowed her to continue dancing, and this mom felt trapped. But think about that: if your child were in a relationship where someone was cruel but financially supportive, would you want them to stay? Abuse doesn't stop being abuse because it's packaged with a "deal." Another time, a family didn't pay for competitions the year before, and Darla just said, "Make it even -- I covered it." But that same grace isn't extended to everyone -- only those she favors. The favoritism is clear, and kids can feel it. Eventually, you see it happen to others so many times that when it finally happens to your child, you think, "Oh, I've seen her do this to others -- this is normal." It's not. And the worst part is how quickly we all became numb to it. We're at the end of the season now, and recently, while driving home, my daughter looked at me and said with genuine surprise, "I don't think I've been yelled at one time at this new studio." As I kept driving, a tear rolled down my cheek. The fact that I ever allowed an adult to belittle her -- and that she thought it was normal -- will haunt me. She didn't deserve that. No child does. And I already know what will happen after I post this -- Darla will most likely comment something negative about me. She'll say I "let the team down" because I left right before competition. You know what? I did. And I own that. My choice was to either finish the season at the cost of my child's mental health or walk away and teach her that her self-worth matters more than anything. I chose her. And I would again. Since leaving, my daughter has never been embarrassed, never been yelled at for forgetting a move, never been called out in front of her peers, never once been made to feel small. She dances with joy again. That's the difference. To the team moms who are still there: I don't know how you stay. Even if your child is treated well, they see how others are treated. That energy surrounds them 4-5 days a week. What message is that sending them? I really hope Darla is able to read this and see how we all feel -- and that finally, one mom was able to come forward with the truth. Maybe that can create change.

My daughter has been dancing here for 2 years now. The teachers are absolutely fantastic, my…read moredaughter has excelled so much and heading for competition. Darla (owner/teacher) is the best! She has a heart for dance and loves all of her students. Extremely fair tuition fees! Come and check it out. P.s The parents are pretty awesome too.

All my girls have danced with Donna's and they have a great program. Dena, Darcy and all the…read moreteacher's really do care for the girls.

This is our first and last year at Donna's School of Dance. My daughter is six and in the hip hop…read moreclass. The teacher has no idea how to keep the children engaged. (However, we have had substitute teachers with more experience that are great. The kids have fun and actually learn something.) What's worse, is that I found out that they do the same dance every year, so if we did come back next season, I'd be paying to see that same routine drilled into my daughter's head and no actual dance experience e.g., various moves and what they are called, or safety to avoid knee injury, etc. Also, I am paying $70 for a recital fee!? All this wouldn't be so bad to put up with if they had an instructor that was comfortable around kids, and knew how to motivate them. We did dance for 2 years in Pullman WA through Park & Rec, and never had a recital fee, or the same dance done twice. It was also much cheaper. I feel like because they put "school" in their title they can charge more and offer much less.

These classes have been amazing so far! Very inclusive group! Walking in alone and not knowing…read moreanyone was difficult but once I was through the door all hesitation went away. Very high energy & friendly group of a variety of fitness levels. I have a desk job & haven't regularly worked out in years & don't feel out of place. 12 out of 10 recommend!!!

This was my first experience at Studio Three and it was incredible! I am not out in the valley much…read moreand this experience was worth the trek. The studio is owned by three sisters - sooo cute. They were competitive tap dancers in school and have now opened a versatile studio filled with dance classes, yoga, fitness, and sauna/therapy. It is a great one stop shop for all things wellness. I decided to join their buti glow class. Buti yoga is new to the northwest and is a mix of tribal dance and yoga and all these scientific ways to use movement as medicine. Stephanie, our instructor was an absolute gem. Raw and real and hilarious and really good at what she is teaching. The best part about this class is that you are covered in glow paint and being your primal self under the glow of the black lights and it is pure empowerment. I am so glad I went. Take a dope playlist and a room full of women lifting each other up and I will absolutely sign up again. I hear that the buti glow class is once per month, so maybe I will see you there!