I attended a Swing Dance event at The Lasley Centre For The Performing Arts recently. A friend of…read moremine was teaching a Swing Dance lesson one evening, immediately followed by a Swing Dance with a local band named "The Silver Tones Swing Band" providing the musical accompaniment. It was $10.00 per person to get in the door. Bottled water, a few different beers, and one red wine and one white wine were available for $5.00 each. I had a cup of the red wine - was pretty good. I met the daughter of the owner - she was manning the bar. Very nice people! I don't dance - and I did not attempt to participate in the dance lesson due to a lower back problem. But it was sure fun to watch the lesson, and then later the dance. There was an interesting mix of older and younger dancers. During the lesson - Ben made everyone periodically switch partners - so you basically cycled around a large circle. The lesson and the dance was held in a rather large room that I guess is a dance studio. There is a smaller second room where Ben held some more lessons after the dance started for those who felt like they needed more instruction. The only two things I will ding them on is: (1) Not enough capacity and hangers for folks to hang their coats; (2) The price of the bottled water was a little steep! I hope The Lasley Centre For The Performing Arts does well!

When we moved to Warrenton, I set out to find a dance school that would foster the same love of…read moredance in my girls that I had growing up. I enrolled them in a program but was quickly disappointed in the quality of teaching and mentoring that they were receiving. As a former dancer--I took ballet for 5 years as a teenager--my expectations were high. I wanted my girls to have the same positive, nurturing, challenging and inspiring experience that I had. Unfortunately, my girls hated going to dance class. We finally agreed to let them quit, a decision that didn't set well with me or my husband, but I could see they weren't learning anything. I found out about The Lasley Centre a year ago and enrolled my 8 and 10 year old daughters. Now, they love ballet and I can happily say that we have found the dance community I was looking for. From the professionalism of the teachers to the excellence of dance skills to the fellowship of the students to the community of parents and families, The Lasley Centre is everything I had hoped it would be. They teach kids responsibility and commitment along with a solid ballet foundation. And, they don't do recitals, they give performances. I believe, The Lasley Centre is an outstanding addition to our Arts community.

I have nothing but the best things to say about this studio. Niki in particular is an awesome…read moreindividual all around- from her professionalism, clear communication, sense of humor, and skilled expertise. She made our year of dance lessons pre-wedding as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Anthony is also a fantastic gem and great instructor!

From the owner: Learn to dance for weddings, vacations, parties and clubbing. We teach all forms of social and…read morecompetitive partner dances including, waltz, tango, foxtrot, swing, salsa, bachata and many more. You will receive the very best instruction from our talented and patient teachers. Call today to book a complimentary introductory lesson!

Having family friends who are in the competition circuit, walking into Excell exceeded my every…read morehope for my own daughter's first dance class. The teacher was kind, patient, and enthusiastic. Looking around at the recital photos, I was extremely impressed with the costuming of the littlest of girls all the way up to the teens. I want my daughter to enjoy dance and find it to be a fun way to express herself and her love of movement and music. I am SO glad that Excell was recommended to me because it is EVERYTHING I was looking for and more.

AMAZING dance studio, you could not find a better group of teachers and staff. They truly…read moreunderstand and operate with trust, respect, care and quality values.

Gainsville dance center is the best dance studio I have ever been to. This is my second year here…read moreand I already feel like this is my home. I am planning to tryout for the competition company team this summer and I am confident in myself.

If you have a 2-3 year old and are thinking of signing up, make sure your kid is good with group…read moresettings without you in the room from the start. If your kid cries because they are scared in a new setting, make sure they cry quietly otherwise your kid will be removed from class. After spending almost $300 between registering for the class and school and buying the required clothing and shoes, my kid was removed because she didn't cry quietly enough nor would they let me sit in the class for her to watch lest she "sets off the other kids." So if you think your toddler may cry and make noise, don't waste your money. You won't get it back either. No trial period.

We tried this dance place after not having a good fit with another dance studio. There is plenty…read moreof seating for parents, and the staff is always smiling and nice. Hearing them work with little ones in such a calm and friendly manner reminds me that they love what they do, and it shows. My daughter loves classes here, and looks forward to coming every single week. She has a great time, and comes out of class smiling and wishing she could go back in for more. For me, that is icing on the cake. You can see into each dance studio, so if you want to watch what is going on, you are able to see inside. My daughter is young, but she has grown and learned so much as a dancer at this studio. Thank you!

I have to say that my daughter loves going to her classes on the weekends. She was very shy when…read moreshe first started but has blossomed so much. Mrs. Lisa has such a calm and loving personality. I feel very comfortable leaving my daughter there with her. All the staff are very friendly and you can tell that they love what they do. I know she is having fun and is treated the way I want her to be treated. I love the way the recital is very professional and introduces the children to the stage. It gives then a taste of preforming on stage.

My daugher (now 8) started to dance at Showcase since she was 3. Her first ever dance teacher is Ms…read moreSarah (we love her). All are so very skilled and kind. You can tell their amazing skills, and her dedication to dance and to the kids. THEY ACCEPT BABIES IN DIAPERS - Showcase start their dance classes for 18 month old babies. Yes! This was my first concern for my daughter because she was 3 when she started but no other studio would take her because she wasn't potty trained yet. (i did went to 3 other dance studios around the area and they rejected my daughter because she was still on diapers). In only a few weeks, we don't need diapers as she copied her classmates and learned to potty eventually. PROFESSIONALLY PLANNED RECITALS- These kids are no dance professionals but if you have been to a Showcase Studio recital, you will feel how professionally they have prepared the kids' dances and the whole show preparation and presentation looks amazing. Also, in spite all the great dance numbers, they also have a parent and child dance number (although I never tried it because I don't dance, I enjoy watching kids dance with their parents during recitals) ORGANIZED MEMORY ITEMS- yearbooks, dance pictorials, dance apparels with Showcase is such an important factor of why we love how they value each dancer and create memories as the kids grow. For most parents, this is so very important. CLEAN, CHILD-FRIENDLY and SIBLING-FRIENDLY STUDIO- Showcase now relocated to the new and bigger studio at 11252 Balls Ford Road. And you will be greeted by kind and accomodating faces like Ms Meg, Ms Michelle and Ms Tasha. We don't have issues waiting in the lobby with a 1 year old. They even have books to entertain the dancers' little siblings who are waiting. LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES- Showcase Studio dance teachers facilitate leadership trainings for the bigger kids to become assistant dance teachers and eventually become dance teachers themselves like my daughter's ballet teachers Ms Blair and Ms Jenni. Very impressive because of the opportunities for the kids to hone their talents and skills. They also acknowledge the dancers with school awards. This encourages the dancers to do well both in school and in dance. I can go on and on but this is becoming too long of a review. :)

I had the privilege to attend Showcase as a very young girl under a different owner. Fortunately…read moreenough, the current owner not only used to dance with my older sister, but decided to reopen the studio and continue the legacy after developing and creating her own very fun career. She came back to her roots and has continued to do an exceptional job at making this studio feel like home and every dancer feel like family. Showcase has 100% become a part of my family's own legacy, where generations have continued to grow and learn technique that carried on throughout, as well as have a familiar place to reflect upon after 20+ years. I am grateful to say I was raised by such a strong team of dynamic teachers and always looked forward to rehearsals, wherever the studio may be. Showcase Dance Studio is a team I will wear and represent proudly for the rest of my life.

Prince Williams Dance Academy has been an absolute confidence builder for my daughter! My daughter…read morehas been attending Jazz classes for the last two years and I am thrilled at the positive changes that I have seen in her. I highly recommend PWDA !!

From the owner: "One Dance Shoe Can Change Your Life"; "PWDA is your neighborhood dance school"…read more Kim Teachout Thomas has been providing more than 38 years of expert dance instruction to young students.

I come here often for dance workshops, but the space is a bit too small to fit everyone and allow…read moreus to dance properly. It gets a bit stuffy and hot sometimes, but I like that it's dark enough to dance in anonymity.

Dance instructors are not certified/educated dance instructors with the exception of a maybe two…read moreteachers. The Director is very young and lacks common business etiquette. Teachers spend more time on their cell phones than actually instructing the students. High attrition. It is unfortunate because they have some very nice employees but just are disorganized and lack basic business concepts.

Creative Dance Center is a great location to have kids come, learn, and grow. The teachers and…read morestaff all around are so supportive and passionate about focusing on the children. They provide a safe learning environment, and each year they are continuously getting better. I am so excited to see where they take the studio in the future.

Yooo it be good! EPIC TEACHERS!!! LUVVVV ITTTTTT!! WOULD RECOMMEND!! Teachers are very supportive…read moreand will stick with you until the end! Yet again you must be self driven to be able to succeed in a dance career. CDC helps build up confidence in ones self.

We've been with VDC for 2 seasons and absolutely love it!!! The instructors are caring, patient,…read moreand extremely approachable. All communication is very organized and outlines future events and deadlines in detail, making parents' lives much easier! And the recital is always incredible!! Unlike most dance studios, that showcase various dance numbers, VDC produces an engaging, cohesive show. For example, 2024's production was Mary Poppins. Older kids, in higher level classes, have opportunities to audition for lead roles.

This is simply an outstanding studio. Very professional yet fun teachers. They take things…read moreseriously but they don't pressure the students into stressing themselves out over competitions, makeup, etc.. Their annual recital is very well done and a pleasure to watch. The teachers are top notch. One is a former Rockette; all are very experienced.