The top dance studio for family, friends, fun, and dance education... the total experience. My girls and I have been a part of the MND family for over a decade, my girls started from young, when we were in the neighborhood, we have since moved, but the lessons of not only dance but also life, friends, and family have kept us here.
The studio is top notch for a number of reasons... starting with the staff, they really care about the kids, they all have their clearances and stay up on the latest dance, they take classes themselves the hip hop teachers also do battles, they have a name for themselves and are versatile in their skills. The staff stays in the "know" and exposes the kids to many opportunities outside of just the studio. This includes competitions, conventions, local events including parades and dancing at community events like nursing homes, tree lightings, building bridges fundraising events. Even beginner students have the opportunity to get involved.
The studio is immaculate, the owner really takes pride in making it a clean, comfortable, safe environment for the kids and parents. The older dances interact with the younger ones, and the younger dancers look up to them, it's a beautiful thing to see. Even getting your kids involved at a later age, they feel welcomed. The studio communicates any fees and deadlines up front and do a good job communicating with paperwork, text, social media, etc. as a parent you do have the responsibility to at least be signed up for one option to stay on top of things, the office is very responsive however, problems can arise if you try to be hands off, something can be missed, as long as you play your part, that will not be an issue. Teachers communicate with the kids, and the younger parents but you are asked to direct any questions to the office as to not disrupt the class experience for the dancers. The studio runs on time, which is nice for scheduling purposes with other activities, etc. Each year ends with a dance recital that's better than the last year, I thoroughly enjoy the show every year as do my family and friends, it runs very smoothly and the tickets are advance purchase. In the summer they frequently hold a summer jam experience where new students and existing ones can pick from their favorite classes or try out new ones from the many that are offered in a non-committal trial. The regular season starts in September and runs through June, like the school year. I'm lucky to have found such a great place many years ago, but I did my research before deciding on this studio and it's still one of the best decisions I've made! read more