Great business, treats people well. When I had to drop a class I was already enrolled in due to…read moreinjury, Donna was very gracious and offered an unexpected refund. I really appreciate a business that is kind to people.

As a parent new to choosing extra activities, I was overwhelmed at the amount of options there are…read morefor dance schools in the Murrysville and Monroeville area. A friend suggested that I check out Donna's and I'm glad we did! First of all, Donna is extremely responsive. She usually answers email inquiries within an hour or so, but I've never waited longer than a day for a response. In correspondence with the school they are always polite and informative. One of the selling points for me on this studio is that they don't push you to buy a million things and their tuition is affordable. Kids in the three and four year old combination class aren't required to wear anything particular and aren't required to purchase shoes until they know they are performing in the recital. That is a huge relief considering you never know how kids are going to be in terms of sticking with something. Another perk is that boys dance for free at this studio! They just have to pay the registration fee and then a costume fee if they choose to dance in the recital. This is an amazing option if you have both a son and a daughter. The studio itself is well lit, clean and spaced out. There is a large waiting area for parents where we can see in to the classroom and check out with the kids are up to, but the kids can't really see out to the parent area. The studios are spacious and mirror lined. Everyone we've interacted with at the studio is extremely friendly and my kids absolutely love their teacher and the aide. If you are looking for a dance studio, I highly recommend you check out Donna's.

This is a very friendly dance studio. You can tell the owner and staff are very proud of their…read morestudents and school. The instructors are all wonderful, and willing to work with and accommodate kids with different abilities and at different levels. My kids have loved every one of their instructors from DeStella. There is a bit of an emphasis on the competition team(s) -- no pressure to join, just a lot of pride on their awesome accomplishments. But, "recreational" dance instruction is also available. The weekly classes run roughly the length of the school year, and end with a massive (long) recital. The classes seem to generally teach technique at the beginning of the year, then switch to a "recital dance" focus partway through.

We love Dance Unleashed!! I couldn't ask for a better first dance experience for my daughter. My…read more3.5 year old asks to go to dance class every day :) She loves everything they do (creative movement, ballet, jazz, etc.) and has learned so much in a short time. Her teacher, Miss Kosha, is so good with the kids and they absolutely love her.

From the owner: At Dance Unleashed we aim to create the ultimate performing arts environment, aimed at making any…read morechild's experience educational, positive, and meaningful. At Unleashed we encourage good sportsmanship, positive participation, and keep the arts in perspective among parents, students, and their coaches. We plan to continue to spread this mission to each of our students who join our Unleashed family!

For a city our size, we are so very fortunate to have a professional ballet company and school of…read morethe quality of PBT. The school is wonderful. They have classes that start as early as 18 months (mommy & me) and run all the way through adult fitness classes. The school is divided into several divisions. Children's (the youngest through around age 8), student (8 through around 14), pre professional and graduate. Anyone can participate in the children's division, but you need to audition for placement in the student division. PBT also has an adult fitness/wellness curriculum that has classes like ballet 101 and Pilates. The staff and teachers are absolutely wonderful. They genuinely care about each and every kid (or adult) in their class. PBT as a whole is wonderful as well! They do several mainstage productions a year including the Nutcracker every December. They are always creative, beautiful and just a joy to watch and appreciate the artistry. I especially love when they are productions with the orchestra. Overall, an amazing organization with a wonderful school and great productions.

I have seen the PBT presentation of The Nutcracker several times, but this may have been the last…read morefor me. I enjoy the Pittsburgh references to the story and in the scenery but, really, the hockey-stick-carrying penguin, the rats waving "terrible towels" were a bit strange. As were the "local celebrities" who were given non-speaking, non-dancing (thankfully!) roles as party guests-- why?? What could be next? Pittsburgh Dance Moms in minor roles? Apparently I prefer a more traditional version of The Nutcracker. I missed some of the costumes and dances from the original Balanchine production. I know that some will say that it's predictable and static to do this the same way every year, but when I think of this ballet, it is what I want to see. That being said, the dancers were wonderfully talented and executed their movements perfectly. We are fortunate to have their talent in Pittsburgh!

Elena illegally charged parent's credit cards for unauthorized amounts. I'm out $236, but I've…read moreheard other parents say she stole $2,000. I'm ashamed to have thought she was a friend. She's a thief.

From the owner: The Elite School of Dance by Elena enhances a student's quality of life through sharing the art of…read moredance. Dedication to our students is vital; our dancers are respected for their unique ability and are expected to present their personal best with pride. We provide superior training to dancers of all levels in a quality facility with extremely skillful instructors. In addition, we can guide our interested students into a professional career. The high standards and level of commitment at The Elite School of Dance by Elena are unmatched in their significance toward developing positive, confident individuals for our communities.

I love this dance studio. All of the instructors are excellent. They make learning understandable…read moreand fun. All ages, partner or no partner, this is the best place to learn to dance. I highly recommend that you give it a try!

This is a fantastic and friendly studio, perfect both for first- timers and to those with decades…read moreof experience. strong in both Latin and smooth. Dance of private lessons give you free group lessons with plenty to choose from. Top notch guest teachers frequently visit for a nominal extra fee. highly recommend for all.

As a former student and parent of a current student, I can easily say, without reservation, that…read moreSheLor School of Dance is one of the best studios in Western PA. The studio exudes professionalism and wants ALL students to be the best they can be. The teachers all carry years of experience and are firm, supportive, and most importantly- encouraging. I am extremely pleased that they continue to challenge the young girls, while being age appropriate. I am proud to say that we are members of SheLor's family.

From the owner: ShLor School of Dance Welcomes You. Celebrating 32 years Moving Through Music Accepting Fall…read moreRegistration Now. Call to reserve or register andor Attend Open Houses, Wednesdays August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 500pm-700pm. Fall Classes resume September 8th

My daughters started taking classes here this Fall and love it. Fran was willing to work around our…read moreschedule to help our girls. They get a good workout in class and are always talking about what they did when they come out of class. That's a good sign. I'm glad we found Fran.