Hallelujah Dance School is a wonderful faith-based dance studio focused on dancing for the glory of…read moreJesus. They offer classes starting as young as 2, all the way to 18 years old. Hallelujah Dance School also offers on-demand classes and barre & fitness classes. The owner, Holly Robinson, is a very experienced and well-rounded teacher as well as a wonderful human being. I have had the privilege of working with Holly and even trained under her at another job, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time learning from her and seeing how passionate she is about spreading her knowledge of dance to children and her love of Jesus through dancing.

From the owner: Hallelujah Dance School LLC is a Christian Dance School. It involves Worship dancing which combines…read moreBallet, Lyrical, Liturgical, and Prophetic dancing. We have styles in ballet, pointe, lyrical tap, jazz, Glory Shakers, worship. All of our dance classes our focused on glorfiying the Lord Jesus. It is from ages 2-18 yrs and we also have the option for adult barre fitness for ages 18+. Come join us for dancing for the glory of Jesus.

What could improve? Actually being inclusive of all students, not just the top dancers. Wouldn't…read moreeven allow an autistic student to audition- told them they didn't want them embarrassing themselves. Literally embarrassed for them.

My family was involved with Southern Arc Dance for two years. The teachers are kind, skilled, and…read morededicated, and there is a genuine effort to support students, including disabled dancers in programs like "Dance Without Limits." My daughter participated in Dance Without Limits, beginning teen ballet, and hip hop classes. While we did not pay for Dance Without Limits, we paid full price for the beginning teen ballet and hip hop classes. I also participated in fundraising videos for grants and volunteered backstage for every production my daughter participated in. Before September 2025, I would have given Southern Arc Dance a glowing 5-star review. My daughter adored the teachers and the studio, but over time, the organization, communication, and planning declined. Events were often scheduled last minute, rehearsals were confusing, and auditions were handled in ways that were deeply hurtful to students and families. My daughter and the other Dance Without Limits students were told to attend Nutcracker auditions this year like everyone else but were barred from actually trying out. They were instructed to sit along the wall and watch their peers. After an hour of waiting, they were sent home. When my daughter asked why, the director said her stretching had served as her audition and that it was "to show buy-in." She was then cast as a soldier again with "her friends," the other Dance Without Limits students. This would have been her third consecutive year in that role. My daughter and the other Dance Without Limits students pay the same participation and costume fees as typical dancers for the Nutcracker performance, and I have evidence of this on my account and in my bank statements. She was not asking for special treatment. She simply wanted the chance to try, work hard, and grow. She loved to dance and wanted other opportunities, yet she was denied them. This sent the message that typical dancers were not her friends and that she was only seen in one way. We attempted to resolve this issue with the owners through multiple emails and a phone call, but communication was very poor and our concerns were left unresolved. This was especially painful given my daughter's dedication. She attended every class and rehearsal and I volunteered backstage while her brother was critically ill at home. Her brother passed away in June, and she had been looking forward to the Nutcracker as a joyful distraction. Instead, she felt tokenized and excluded. Favoritism, accessibility issues, and costume planning that overlooks the needs of disabled dancers compound the inequity. I am writing this review so other families can make a fully informed decision. If you are okay with your disabled child being limited to the Dance Without Limits class, repeatedly cast only as a soldier, and never given a chance to grow or earn new opportunities, this studio may work for you. Otherwise, be aware of organizational, communication, and equity issues. I give Southern Arc Dance three stars because there were positive moments and talented teachers, but I hope the owners read this, understand the impact of their decisions on my daughter and our family, and take accountability so no one else experiences what we went through.