I signed my children up for dance lessons at Shanon's Dance Academy and it is seriously one of the…read morebest decisions I have ever made for them. This area has a lot of dance studios but what drew me to Shanon's is that she has a heart of gold and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. Her warm demeanor, pride in her studio, and care for her students and their parents really shine through in every interaction I have with her. She is also a true professional who is quick to reply to any emails with any questions I may have. Just as importantly, Shanon's Dance Academy students are under the tutelage of the fabulous Ms. Martha. Under Ms. Martha's firm, no-nonsense approach, my kids have really improved in their dancing skills over the past year and their love of dance has only grown. And although Ms. Martha doesn't coddle her students, she possesses the necessary balance between being tough and gentle at the same time. She treats my kids and all dancers with dignity so that when she gives them constructive criticism, they actually want to improve and work hard to do so. Shanon and Ms. Martha are a real team and they put on an amazing end-of-the-year recital each June that my entire family looks forward to. My kids have been in two recitals so far and the recital experience is one that I really feel has been a positive in their development. I could go on in my praising of Shanon's Dance Academy but I will end my review by saying that my kids always come home from their respective dance classes in a better mood than before they went. And they recently told me that they never want to stop dancing! It is my hope that they never do - and I am so grateful that their love of dance, as well as their technique, is being nurtured and developed at Shanon's Dance Academy!

Great studio. Those who serious about dance can do competitions, advanced lessons and technique…read morelessons and those who just want to try it, will have fun too!

Omg!!!! This was so much FUN!!!…read more Okay first there is ample parking so, if you're worried about that, don't be! I didn't get a full tour of the whole building but did see the large ballroom and work out of there. The instructors are so sweet and patient. I brought my own heels though I'm not sure if it matters that you need them or not. I would recommend bringing water! This would be great for a date night. Or even a birthday event! Lessons are available privately or there's an all dance on Friday I believe. It was really cool to dance with so many people! Yes! U will be separated from your partner! It's okay!!!

I love the Fred Astaire Dance Studio! My experience with this company was through the competition…read more"Dancing With The Survivors" that they cohost with The Pink Fund annually. I was assigned to Marjaun as my professional dance partner. From beginning to end, the entire process of working with Marjaun was wonderful. I was in a lot of pain from dealing with my treatment, but he inspired me so much that I pushed through. Our dance on the night of the show was FIRE, and I was proud of myself for learning something new. Every person that works here is so warm and friendly. From the owners, to each dancer, they get to know you and take an interest in your success. I loved the free weekly group lessons and seeing people met each other there after work for lessons. It just infuses energy into your day when you put those shoes on and grab your partner's hand. I would encourage anyone interested in adding fun to their life to head to Fred Astaire. They are excellent at what they do!

We showed up here less than two weeks before our wedding to figure out a dance for the big day…read more More so to make sure we knew what we were doing - we honestly didn't think they'd help us choreograph something specific on this short notice. They got right to work. We got 4 lessons scheduled in the two weeks pre-wedding and they helped us execute a pretty flawless (if I do say so) first dance for our wedding. Super kind staff make it very easy and then help you drill in to make it perfect. Highly recommend these folks.

I went here with a groupon, which came with one group lesson and two private lessons. I scheduled…read morethe group lesson over the phone and was instructed not to wear tennis shoes or rubber soles. They also had a 24 hour cancellation notice. Note to people with groupons - ALL of your lessons must be used up before the groupon expires, not just the first lesson. The group lesson was 30-45 minutes long. There were about 6-8 couples and 2-3 single ladies. The instructor introduced us to a few basic steps and had us practice them, rotating partners. Instead of holding hands, everyone touched palms as if frozen while playing pat-a-cake. This weirded me out a bit because I realized I had not touched anyone's palms (boyfriend excluded) in years... hahaha. But I will admit that changing partners was helpful for practicing, especially since the instructor did the man's steps, so we ladies got to practice with the instructor several times. We did the box steps for waltz, rumba, and foxtrot. After the group lesson, you could schedule your two private lessons. Each person/couple also received a sheet where we could note the steps we had learned and which instructor we had; Arthur Murray then keeps this on file. We ended up scheduling our two private lessons back to back, as they were 20-30 minutes each. In the private lessons, we reviewed the steps from the group lesson and learned how to turn and how to place our hands/arms so that we looked more like we were actually dancing and not that pat-a-cake thing. We were then given information on signing up for the real classes and were also invited to join a practice ballroom session where people just show up and dance, with instructors roaming around and helping. I think this might have been included in the groupon. We weren't able to fit the practice ballroom session into our schedule, so we ended up skipping it. I wanted to sign up for classes, but they were kind of pricey. I would definitely need a lot more classes/practice because I have two left feet and also a terrible memory. I get better each time in class, but then I forget the steps so quickly. :( The dance studio is located on Main, north of 11 Mile, across the street from Hollywood Market (and slightly north of it). If you are coming from the north, the building is really hard to see because the Arthur Murray sign only faces south, so get ready to turn right when you see the used car dealership. It's just after the dealership, and it's a brown brick building with a brown roof. For the longest time, they did not have a website, but now they do... finally!

My daughter has been at MADPAC for 5 years and it is her second home. The studio has done an…read moreamazing job in cultivating her love of dance - so much so that she is now on her 3rd year on the competitive team. The teachers and students are like family to my daughter and we couldn't be happier to have found a second home here. Everyone is so positive and uplifting, while encouraging them to strive for more.

My daughter is going on her 5th year at Michelle's and loves it there. We both love it there!…read moreMADPAC is our home away from home! Michelle and her staff are an amazing group of people who truly care about the kids!

I am not sure about this place yet...but I do know they really have terrible customer service. I…read morecalled to sign my daughter up and spoke to a very unfriendly girl who was unhelpful. There is no online sign up. Their hours in the office for sign up in the summer are 2 days a week at inconvenient times and when I asked if I could sign up over the phone the girl said "sorry, I can't right now. I am busy" i am wondering if it's even worth trying it out at this point.

It's the best dance studio in Birmingham. We had horrible experience with studio A. This studio is…read moregreat for the girls who really wants to dance.

I have my first experience at Dance Revolution last night. Jumped in on a Salsa level 2 class and…read morewhat a great space/ group of people/ and instructor. They hold all kinds of parties around town as well. It was a very affordable $8 ($7 with student ID) for not only one but up to 3 classes that evening (Salsa 2, Salsa 3, and Bachata) I've been looking for new ways to get exercise that aren't about the typical gym work out... and this one is a great fit.

This is the worst dance studio. The classes are way too…read moreovercrowded. No room to move, people crashing into each other, can't see the instructor. They don't put any limits on the class size and there are way too many people for the size of the room. The classes don't start on time because of the long line to get in and poor management. They will also require people to go through their beginner classes to get to the higher level classes even if they have experience and don't need them. They have rock bottom prices with their Groupon specials (which attracts a lot of people,) but it would be better to pay a little bit more to go to a professional studio.

Love this studio! The teachers are professionals in their field. The students are learning AND…read morehaving fun. Great location. Always have schedules up. Great website. They allow you to register in person or online. Very organized. Welcoming atmosphere. Recitals are entertaining and not too long either :)

I highly recommend Dance Academy of Bloomfield!!! My daughter has danced at a few dance places but…read moredefinitely enjoys this studio the most!!!! She loves the owner and all the teachers!!! If your looking for a variety of dance classes for your child, this is the place to come!!!

Oh my goodness... fell in love with this place tonight!…read more I have been fruitlessly searching for a quality Hip Hop class for a long time now ... each time I would sign up for one it ended up being cancelled bc not enough people registered. Finally... I FOUND A CLASS and it is a fantastic studio that I HIGHLY recommend. Dance Theatre Studio is right in the heart of U of M's campus. It is a second story location above Moe's sporting goods store. Great walkable area if you want to grab a bite or a drink after classes. It is a narrow spot and it was very very crowded in the waiting area, yet it is truly a wonderful space! They have an office in the sort of attic upstairs, and the man who I think owns the place is so so sweet- his name is John. He was helpful, and kind, and very endearing. There are 3 studio spaces A, B, and C. There are also small changing areas for men and women. Studios A and B are larger- C is a smaller space. They offer so many classes here .... Zumba, Cardio Barre, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates, Body Sculpting,Tap ...for ALL different skill levels and ages. I personally am taking a Hip Hop class and I can't wait to continue classes here for years to come.It is a very well organized studio and it has a really helpful and easy website which I appreciate. My first class was SO fun !!! The instructor was not only a talented dancer and teacher - she was great at amping up the energy of the class and making everyone comfortable. Class starts out with a warm up - including crunches, plank, push ups. We learned great choreography to fun music and then cooled down and stretched. I'm so thrilled to have discovered this place... if you've ever thought about taking dance you should totally try it !!!!!

I stopped in for the Intermediate Jazz class with Michelle while I was visiting from the Bay Area…read more Really good! I'm a modern dancer without a lot of jazz experience, so I was a little worried about jumping into an intermediate class at a studio I wasn't familiar with, but everyone was super welcoming. The class was fast-paced and mostly regulars. I would be cautious of coming to this particular class if you don't have some experience, because I could see it being frustrating. Michelle didn't take a lot of time to offer corrections and taught the choreography quickly, but not too quickly for the class -- everyone was at least getting a sketch of it, but everyone also seemed challenged by it (I was!). She seemed to have a good sense of what parts were difficult for the class in the moment. She also picked some rad music. I would totally go back if I lived here!

Agree with the previous poster. Favoritism abounds Bullying among the dancers runs rampant and…read morethe staff does nothing. Charges appear on your account mysteriously and once signed up for auto pay you cannot cancel. An absentee owner who is rarely at the studio. It is too bad because some of the teachers are excellent. The bright spot is ballet but be careful. For most (not all) you are required to do regular competition in addition to ballet competition. Many other studios in the area. Check them out before you sign here.

While the studio has a couple of very good teachers, students are grouped with dancers at much…read morelower levels. The studio is very much favoritism and financially based in policies. When my child was injured and unable to continue dancing they refused to refund several hundred dollars I had on account with them. Many dancers have left the studio in recent months because of the way the studio is being run.

Awesome bjj school! Our family has been training here for…read morethe past 4 years and would highly recommend it to everyone. Competitive, yet respectful atmosphere. Mr. Heath and the rest of the staff have been great!

Safe and family friendly. Excellent instruction. Info straight from the source. Nice size mat space.read more