Steppin' Out offers various Dance classes, usually through any West Valley city with the Parks &…read moreRec Dept. Now they just opened their Dance Studio conveniently located in Litchfield Park across from the Post Office. The employees have always been friendly. The classes are fantastic. The prices are somewhat reasonable ($45 a month for 1 class a week + $15 reg fee). Sign up at any time. Checks ONLY, no cc payments. The waiting room is about the size of a child's bedroom, there are French Doors to view your kid practicing in the dance studio...and this makes it quite crowded when there are way MORE adults in the waiting room than kids in the dance class. Why so crowded? Are people bringing extra FAMILY members and a few bored neighbors too? Of course, some folks are oblivious to others in the waiting room and just park a chair right in front of the glass French doors, blocking the view for anyone else. There must be some sort of Fire Marshall law about HOW many people are permitted in this small space and blocking the door with chairs???? Nonetheless, you're better off signing up for their Dance Classes with the city instead, it was a bit little cheaper, not as crowded and the waiting area was NEVER filled with crowds of unnecessary people.

My daughter has been coming to Steppin' Out for years. They have truly become our second family…read more They care so much about each child and give each child encouragement and support. They work really hard to put on two recitals each year and also the summer shows. Honestly, this has been my daughter's second home at times and we are so grateful to the staff. We are going to miss coming here when she graduates. There are a lot of choices out there for a dance studio, but if you want a place that will treat your child like they would their own, this is the place to be!

My 14 month year old daughter loves Miss Lindsay and her class! We were so lucky that a friend of…read morehers had Melodies and Me at her first birthday party. My daughter had such a good time that we all had to take the fall semester of classes. My daughter is an observer, and even just after 5 classes she has started to come out of her shell, interact, shake her instruments and sit in the front for Miss Lindsay's classes. It has definitely been a great experience for her and myself. With the price of classes you get a music book and two cds with songs from that semester. Pop goes the weasel is now one of Abby's favorite songs and she loves to listen to the cd when we go places in the car. We definitely recommend Melodies and Me!

My two kids ages 2.5 and almost 4 LOVE this class. Miss Lindsay is super upbeat and keeps the kids…read moreengaged the whole time. My kids even participate in the singing and asking for specific songs they like. Parking at least for the Saturday class is easy just on the street across the church. Also, people are generally super nice and friendly. She does have a sibling discount which always comes in handy. Oh and this is our first session but she says every session comes with a whole set of new songs. Can't wait to start the next one!

We moved to Elite from a very large studio during the pandemic. They excelled with their zoom…read moreclasses during that phase. Once in person it was even better than I hoped. My daughter has danced for 7 years and has grown in every way possible with Elite. Not just her skills as a dancer but overall, especially in her confidence. They focus on technique and take the time with each dancer to help improve their craft. Each teacher truly cares about each student and wants them to be their best. All of the other dancers and parents are so friendly and welcoming. I can't believe it took us this long to become apart of the Elite Dance family. They are all amazing, caring and very skilled in their teaching. We love them.

We are very happy that Elite Dance Academy was recommended to us by another dance family! We…read moreabsolutely love this studio. They focus on teaching proper technique and have a curriculum that they follow. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable with what they do and I am impressed with the coaching and feedback that is provided to the dancers! They do an amazing job with building the confidence of all dancers! My daughter feels appreciated and is very happy at Elite and my husband and I are very impressed with how much our daughter has improved in the short time she's been with Elite Dance Academy.

My youngest daughter has been going to LA Dance for the past several years and we love the…read moreteachers, owner and studio. We started well before COVID hit and was so happy that they quickly adapted during COVID and kept the classes going for the kiddos (it was virtual of course, but knowing the routine was still there helped to keep my daughter engaged.) Now that things are getting more back to normal, I am even more impressed with the studio and all they have to offer. They offer a variety of classes on weeknights and Saturday. I am so thankful that the classes are all after school and work times. While I know some younger kids could potentially go to class during the day if a parent was free, I greatly appreciate that the norm is not a class in the middle of a work day, this greatly helps with working parents. My daughter has been in 3 levels of combo classes so far and we have loved them. The combo class lets the kiddos do both Tap and Ballet and they normally have 2 recitals a year. As the kids get older they normally gravitate to 1 type of class, which we are hoping to do that in the fall when class schedules come out. The studio also has company dancers who have a lot more practices and competitions. I love that this is an option for the future, but it isn't pushed on the kiddos. All the kiddos that I have seen in the company truly love dancing and are treated like a family. I am not sure my daughter will ever want to do something like that, but I can greatly appreciate the spirit and trust that is given to Lora (owner) and the teachers. If you are interested in a class, give them a call. I know when we started they offered a free trial class to see if your kiddo liked dancing, which is amazing since not all kids like dance classes. We love LA Dance and will continue to have our girls take classes there as long as they want.

We signed our 4 year old daughter up for hip hop flip flop with the owner Lora. It's been such an…read moreincredible experience! Brought our little girl out of her shell and she has improved so much over a short 2 month period. She loves it and looks forward to her class every week! We love the staff and the parents. So glad we found LA Dance!

Our daughter has danced at The Dance Project for over a decade, and I truly can't imagine our dance…read morejourney anywhere else. A few years after joining DP, our family moved. What used to be a quick 5-minute drive became a 30-minute commute each way. People often ask why we didn't switch studios, and the answer is simple: because this place is worth every single mile. When you find a studio that feels like home, you don't leave it. Watching my daughter grow here has been incredible. She has developed not only as a dancer but also as a strong, kind, and confident young woman. The Dance Project has given her a safe space to challenge herself and comfortably express who she is. The Dance Project is so much more than a dance studio--it is our chosen family. The supportive community, amazing teachers, and positive environment are truly one of a kind. We are incredibly grateful for everything this studio has given our daughter over the years. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only become a better dancer but will also be loved, encouraged, and surrounded by people who genuinely want them to succeed, then look no further!

We've been at Dance Project for 6 years and love it so much we drive 30 minutes each way, totally…read moreworth it. After leaving her first studio because it didn't feel like family, we truly found our home here. This studio has become her second home. The confidence she's gained and the friendships she's built mean everything to us. So grateful to be part of this amazing community!

No such thing as zero stars, eh?…read more By the way, they have moved to a new location. If you want to make your kid cry, go ahead and sign them up! This was my daughter's first experience with a true dance class after taking "dance" classes where the kid's more or less just had fun to music. She was so excited to have her pink leotard, her little ballet skirt and a tap and ballet shoes. The first day of class I discovered that some of the girls in the class had already taken the same class several times, one for at least a year...but they weren't progressed to another class, the classes were designated by age, not by level. So, the teacher went through the movements and expected the girls to follow along. She did not stop to help them and showed frustration at then for not immediately following along. Did I mention this is a class for THREE YEAR OLDS and it's the FIRST DAY OF CLASS? Managing your expectations was definitely not part of the training here! I thought about complaining, but then realized the instructor (who did not introduce herself) was actually one of the owners. I decided to take her to a class on a different day, with a different instructor, hoping she would be less intense with such young children just starting out. I was wrong. This class was with the other owner, who opted to make multiple children cry. Keeping in mind that this is a class of three year olds and it was only the second class, the instructor yelled at the girls for fidgeting while they were waiting for the other girls to take their turns. My daughter came running out of the room and said she was told she would not be allowed to dance if she couldn't stand still until it was her turn. Why anyone would think this was the way to treat such a young child is beyond me comprehension. I left two voicemail messages, sent an email, and a letter informing the Dance Project that we would not be continuing classes and to cancel all future enrollments after two classes. They have an "automatic renewal" policy so I wanted to be sure that we were not automatically renewed. No one returned my calls, my emails, or my letter. Four weeks later, I received a call requesting my next payment. Not only did they not return my calls, they either didn't notice, or didn't care that my daughter had not been in the class for four weeks, but they wanted more money. As a teacher, I want to ensure that my children develop a love of learning. It is crucial that early teachers and learning experiences by positive so that children will want to continue to learn. Fortunately, my daughter loves dancing, so she was willing to try another class (at another school of course) and she has been taking classes there for weeks now -- not only does she love it, she is thriving and learning quickly.

My daughter loves it here. The staff is great, very professional. Classes for all skill levels.read more

Simply fabulous. Why? Let me count the reasons: *They have a…read morepassion and love for what they do *The instruction is wonderful & positive *You get the moves & the history I must confess to you that I was born with the dreaded combination of two left feet & no rhythm. Because of this just the thought of having to 'dance' in public normally makes me flee in the opposite direction, or at the very least break into a sweat, lol! I am however an eternal optimist & decided to give an intro beginners class a chance. I'm glad I did :) I had SO much fun! The instructor, I think her name is Linda, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable, broke steps down so it didn't feel overwhelming, made all of us feel comfortable & really made it an experience to remember. Yes, I did still sweat, lol, but I want to do it again!

We went to El Encanto in Cave Creek thinking that we were going to see a classical guitarist. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised to see a dancer that night, too. Our children got to dance with Linda that night. Since both children enjoyed it, we were thrilled to hear she taught children's classes on Saturday mornings. When I called Linda to arrange for private classes, I was very surprised to hear how reasonable her prices are. Based on my experience with private ballroom dance lessons, I was expecting to pay twice as much as she quoted me. My daughter and I started taking classes together in September and we are enjoying learning something together. We are getting more than what we pay for. Linda is quite obviously not only a professional, but talented and passionate about her art. Her ability to teach both of us at the same time is exceptional, especially given the difference in our attention spans. Both my daughter and I leave every week feeling like we had a good time, and find that we are progressing as well.

My son has been taking piano lessons from Ms. Marina for almost 1.5 years. He has made so much…read moreprogress, both in his playing, but also his confidence. I love how she challenges him and encourages his gifts. Not only does he learn how to read and play notes, but she has also expanded his music vocabulary and knowledge of symbols, teaching how to incorporate all that the music emcompasses. She is an excellent piano teacher whom we highly recommend!

I highly recommend Marina's Music Academy! Marina is a warm compassionate person and she puts her…read moreheart into all she does. What a blessing she has been to our ladies group, the Breakfast Club. I always look forward to hearing her stories how music changes lives.