Update: 21 Jan 2017 My daughter is still at Morningstar…read moreDance Academy. She loves it, even though it is still crowded. We are even considering putting her in after school care to learn chinese and ballet. She really likes the classes and the teachers. Morningstar has instituted some rules to address the overcrowding. I up'd the star rating by one star because my daughter loves these classes so much and the teachers are excellent. Now, I just drop by daughter off and do errands so that I don't have to be in a crowded environment and it seems to work well. ---old review There are many more ballet schools around Johns Creek that are better looking than Morningstar Dance Academy. However, the teachers are very good. If you are serious about ballet and don't care about the facility and look of the place, you may want to give Morningstar Dance Academy a try. This school seems to be outgrowing its current facility. I think the owner will need to expand soon or create more classes in order to keep the class size down. Right now, my biggest issue is that the classes are so crowded. The state of the facility would be my second biggest gripe. I wish I could watch my daughter's class, but there is no room and there is no window aside from the tiny one on the door. There is also no room for the parents to wait since the adjacent class rooms get filled with chinese language classes. My daughter attends this school with her friends, but I don't know how much longer I will keep her here mostly due to the overcrowding. Pros: Teachers are very good You will see results quickly and learn fast Teacher is strict Teachers speak english Morningstar also has a Chinese Language School Cons: Classes are crowded Facility is small and getting run down Teacher is strict Everyone else speaks chinese Morningstar's Chinese Language School is very rigorous even for native speakers

My daughter was at another well known dance school for about 5 year, before we decided to change…read moreschools. At first she didn't want to leave her previous school (but i wasn't happy with the lack of growth) so we spent several months trying different schools in the area, as transition is hard. After taking just one class at Morning Star, she said "mom that was the hardest class I've ever taken, I want him (Mr Chen) to train me". We have been there for a little over a year now, and I have seen so much development from her. What she loved is that she gets detailed instructions on what she needed to work on, exercise and stretches that would help develop, the under develop parts of her body, something she wasn't getting at any of the previous schools. She also loved the level of discipline, she felt that all the dancers took the craft seriously. I as a working mom love the flexibility of the school, Instructors allow students to come in and do additional work outside of class time. This along with training alongside girls above her level is something that has aided in my daughter's development. Although smaller than most "fancier" schools in the area and the school we came from, after spending time at just about all of them. I have to say, Morning Star has the best ballet training of all the schools in the area. I would recommend this school to any SERIOUS dancer, because it is intense.

I am not a dancer, actually I may be the very opposite of that. However, I have been to this…read morefacility about 10 times for my salsa classes and it is comfortable for what we do. When I first arrive, I see several rooms full of young ballerinas practicing. If only I do stand on my tippy-toes... But I digress. The academy is brightly-lit, clean, and modern. The studios have wood floors that are easy to dance on and the huge windows are a lovely touch (even if your view is only of the parking lot). Bathrooms are also tidy and for those who left their water bottles at home--don't worry, be happy. And get a mouthful of water at the fountain. Overall, happy to have my classes here. And oh, huge parking lot. During our evening classes, there are plenty of spaces for your picking.

Ballet and modern are top notch and interestingly enough, the musical theater program is…read moreoutstanding. I just sat through the theater production of How To Eat Like A Child and was amazed at what Peter Powlus and his team did with these kids. This school is professional, carries a quality staff, and I highly recommend them.

My daughter attends ballet school with Ms. Nancy, and we are very pleased. She is an excellent…read moreteacher, and my daughter enjoys her classes a lot. We have seen great progress, and we highly recommend her!

The owners and teachers at Tolbert-Yilmaz School of Dance give the students there much more than…read moresimple dance instruction. My daughter has grown into a strong, graceful, poised young lady and I give a lot of that credit to this dance studio. She's been taking lessons there since she was 3 years old and absolutely loves it. It's like a second home to her and the members of her dance company. I feel totally comfortable with her spending time at the facility because they bring out the best in her and the friends that she is making will be life long ones.

I have known Danny and Georgina for many many years. I have also worked with both of them, and…read morewhile I no longer live in Atlanta I will say this- you will not find a better performing arts program in Metro Atlanta. You will not find two more dedicated and loving individuals, and you will not find heart and passion for the arts like you will find in these two people. This permeates to their staff and to the children that they serve. RISPA is a home for young people who strive to be the best, and long for an accepting and loving environment where they can grow and hone their skills. Their professional attitudes and their devotion to their students goes far beyond the dance floor.They are true arts advocates on every level. Unfortunately in life, we do not always get what we want. We are not all as talented as the person sitting next to us. This is life. Auditions are just that- an opportunity for an individual to show the talent and determination that they have to be the best that they can be. There will always be those whose abilities are stronger or better than someone else, and there will always be those individuals that work harder than anyone else but never quite make it to the top. These are facts of life. Danny and Georgina along with their staff have always encouraged every kid along the way to be the best that they can be, and they provide the necessary tools to do so. There are no guarantees in life especially in the theatre, just because you participate does not qualify you to win an award. The arts builds character, changes lives and develops a cultural appreciation in all of us. Danny and Georgina have dedicated their lives to enriching the lives of others. I would highly recommend RISPA!

Daughter has been going here for the entire school year. We went to the recital yesterday and were…read moreshocked to see how awful the performances were. Some were better thank others, for example, theater for the stage was good and the broadway type thing was good but 100% of the dance performances were AWFUL regardless of age or dancing style. not sure how after a year of practice they were still this terrible. Definitely did not reflect well on the school and it makes me wonder what parents are paying for. I always heard how great RISPA was but the recitals did not match the laurels. Yikes!

We just celebrated our tenth year with The Footnotes Family. My daughter started in the recreation…read moreprogram and within a year joined the competitive team, Footnotes has amazing teachers that really get to know the dancers. Dancing is such a huge part of my daughters life. She has grown so much in her dance technique and confidence. Every year she improves and is challenged! The atmosphere is warm and supportive. My daughter has made lifelong friends with the dancers and the teachers. We are looking forward to another year with Footnotes!

This place produces great dancers! I do feel, however, they are a little hard on the kids…read more There's so many nights of practice- it's hard for the kids to have a life outside of dance

Saw you beautiful young ladies on AGT! Way to represent!!! Can't wait to see more! Proud of…read moreyou gals!!!

From the owner: We have the best teaching team in Classical Ballet, Point, Pas De Duex, Hip hop, Modern and…read moreChinese Folk Dance classes. We provide basic needs for the next generation of artists. We present full-length ballet productions such as Coppelia, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker in every school year, APDA provides opportunities for students of all levels to perform on stage.

We came in for a children's show on Saturday afternoon. We've been tracking for a couple weeks…read moretrying to decide which weekend to make the drive out for a show; it's about an hour from our home. The Saturday showtimes seem to be 10am and 1:30pm. We were aiming for a puppet show last weekend but landed on a science show this weekend and I'm so glad we did! We got to see "Noreen the Science Queen" and engage in a live show with her. Not only was she amazing, but it was so wonderful to expose our girls to a woman in STEM and, more special for them, a Black woman in STEM. After the show, Noreen the Science Queen greeted the attendees in the lobby. She was open for pictures, and was selling both science kits for at home experiments and copies of her book. She is also available for birthday parties!! Now about the Cultural Arts Center, they currently have two exhibits: (1) there is an art show in the lobby in honor of Juneteenth and visitors get to vote on their favorite three (2) there is an exhibit of toys and games from the 1800s on the second floor. We didn't go up to check it out.

Went to see Sinatra and it was terrible! The band was so loud that you couldn't even hear the…read moresinger. What a disappointment and a rip-off.

If I could give this studio a zero I would. In the midst of COVID my family supported this studio…read more They were persistent about signing my girls up for dance when they were uncertain about their ability to survive this difficult time. Once the owner realized that she could survive COVID, she was no longer interested in teaching my daughter who has special needs. I was first heart broken about her dismal of my daughter from the studio. However, after speaking to multiple dance teachers and parents, I have become angry. She said that my daughter could not keep up. She should not be expected to keep up. You should have worked to include her. This was a blatant act of discrimination that no child with special needs should have to experience. My daughter is actually very talented and brave. She has danced in several studios and they made a way. She could have had a solo or solo parts within a dance routine. You could have provided a space for her to excel but it was too inconvenient for you. It only became inconvenient when you were no longer afraid of going under. I feel used and abused! So buyer beware. I would stay away if you want your child to be seen as an individual who has value no matter their ability.

I love Dance Now! I've had nothing short of an incredible experience with the staff and teachers…read more The teachers work with each student in the class in a positive way. There are always laughs and clapping coming from the classrooms. The kids all get along with each other and are extremely friendly. When you walk in, it's a very positive and happy environment. The owner of the studio makes you feel at home and works to find classes best suited for your child. Overall amazing experience and I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for dance classes beginner-advanced.