We found Miss Jeanne's to be a very disappointing experience. We read many great reviews about the…read moreplace, so we confidently chose it as where to enroll our 3 year old girls for their first year of dance lessons. The school, for us, seems to be largely riding on its legacy. Many of the other parents at the school were dancers there previously, so as "outsiders" we often felt out of the loop and that a lot of the things we needed to know weren't widely broadcast because it was seemingly assumed that we just knew what was going on. Our girls started in September, but in January we discovered we had not been receiving any email communications from the studio. Mistakes happen, but the dates and times of the year end recital had changed, which meant family who wanted to come see the performance didn't have enough notice to change their schedules; had we received those initial emails in the fall they would have had time to adjust their vacation schedules. Once we began receiving emails it still seemed as if we would only get some of what was sent out as more often than not we should show up for class with some kind of special event going on that we had no clue about (and yes, we regularly check our Spam so the communications were not ending up there either). Also, whole emails were used sometimes important announcements were just made to the parents in the waiting room, meaning if you weren't there or stepped out to run an errand during class you missed out and had no way of knowing what, if anything, you might have missed. Overall, the communication from the studio to parents was very poor. While communication was one big issue the larger one was that parents were really just viewed as means to write a check every month. Parents were forbidden to go in to the dance studio (beyond the waiting room) and to talk to the teachers. While we certainly understand the problems of having parents in the studio creates and that you can't have a line of parents harassing the teacher after lessons, causing the next hour of lessons to run late, it's problematic when you are dealing with 3-4 year olds who aren't the best communicators. We never got any kind of feedback or assessment from the teacher or studio as to how our girls were doing in class, if or what they should be practicing at home, if they possessed any natural aptitude for dancing, and if they even seemed to enjoy it. For older students, that's not a problem, but for the parents of toddlers it's a very frustrating place to be. Our girls often seemed reticent to go to class saying they didn't like it, but then would be very excited and happy after class, so who knows. We eventually got frustrated enough with the place that we pulled our girls out in April because we were over not knowing how or what our children were doing for that hour each week they were in class and because we continued to receive very poor instructions from the studio about what was expected of us / what we needed to do. One week they were supposed to show up in full recital attire. We never were told they needed to do so that week and then were given the hasty instructions of "just dress them up next week" without any specifics of what they should wear, how their hair should be, or what make up they needed. Again, it was all assumed that we just knew all these details. As far as I can tell, the teachers do a good job with the students. Our girls, over time, did show us some steps they learned and they even performed their routine for us after we un-enrolled from the school. We felt horrible about doing so since they had worked hard all year, but we had no confidence that we would actually receive the instructions and feedback we needed to put our children in a place to succeed at the recital. The older students who were there seemed to really like it. For us, though, the school seemed very focused on the competition aspect of dance and less on the artistic expression aspects. Our perception on that might be incorrect, but that was just the vibe we got, which was also not what we were really looking for in a dance studio. In any case, if our girls decide they want to continue dancing we will find a different dance school to take them to.

We love MJ's School of Dance Arts. Having been a mom with no dance experience, I received guidance…read moreevery step of the way On what to expect of them and of my children. Current and past staff were strong on attention to detail, building confidence, and manners. Although we sadly miss Miss Jeanne, Barbara, and Gwendel, we know that the school is still one of high quality.

A gem of a place, offering a variety of dance classes and live events. Cannot be beat for local…read morelive swing/rockabilly band events that are held monthly. However, this review is in regards to using the space for private events. Our son held his wedding reception here recently, and it was perfect. Vicky, from Blockers Coffeehouse (shares the building) was beyond accommodating and excellent for helping to arrange set up. GHDH provided tables, chairs, linens and sound equipment for music (we did a Spotify playlist). As this was a small and casual event (under 50 people) it was the perfect size room. The eclectic and funky decor (think vintage burlesque and swing photos, motor oil and street signs, etc) were perfect for what our son and DIL were looking for. The extremely reasonable fee gave us the entire building, which included two bathrooms (not wheelchair accessible, but ok for a walker). The Coffeehouse stayed open for us, in case anyone wanted a hot beverage. GHDH does not provide catering; however, we made use of local places, which delivered to the building (thanks Mission BBQ of Whitehall) *highly, highly recommend Blondies, two storefronts up, for the MOST delicious cupcakes.* So, if you are having an event; know you need to provide your own beverages/catering, and bring your own music. Other than that, this is a wonderful, wonderful space to hold your party, shower, reception, fundraiser, etc, etc. I could not be more pleased with how things worked for us, or how lovely everyone involved with GHDH was to deal with.

From the owner: At The Gas House, weekends are for dancing away the weekdays. We're a home where dancers of…read moredifferent disciplines can find community in our hall filled with vintage vibes and antique memorabilia, and we'll even teach you a thing or two about the moves. We host a variety of classes that go past the traditional dance hall menu. Our burlesque and belly dancing workshops will leave you feeling empowered, and our swing lessons will give any jazz cat the urge to jitterbug. For live music lovers, we've got a monthly schedule of bands that know how to rock a room. So, throw on those dancing shoes, and bring a beer. We've got a tune for you.

Studio West offers dance classes for all ages and ZUMBA!!! I have taken several Zumba classes here…read moreand they are fantastic! The first time I took it, I didn't even feel like I was working out but I sure was sweating! It's Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30 AND Saturday mornings from 10:15-11:15. You don't need to sign up ahead of time, you can just show up, pay 5 bucks and have a blast. ** UPDATE** The Zumba instructor on Wednesday nights has changed from last year. Her name is Angela and she is very high energy and enthusiastic about leading the class. I have taken 2 classes with her so far and she really changes things up each week. Her routines and music are really fun! I have done a few classes in the valley and in other states and this location has some of the best Zumba! you have to check it out!! ** UPDATE** Saturday morning Zumba with Michele is a seriously awesome good time. Michele is really excited and has really fun songs and she gives a good well rounded workout. I was really sore the next day but I was having so much fun, I didn't realize I was going to be that sore :) She really changes things up and has fun choreography. So start your weekend off right with a little Zumba!! I have heard really positive things from my friends who take their daughters here. I have also heard great things about the birthday parties here too. Many of my friends have had their daughter's parties here.

My daughter has been dancing at Studio West for the past 4 years. All of the instructors are kind…read moreand passionate in dance education.

My daughter loves Miss Erika! She is kind and has a great technique in getting the kids to learn…read moretheir routine for recital. It's a wonderful thing to see you child's eyes light up for the joy of dance and the companionship of friends and teachers

I want to rate 5, but, why on earth do they keep 3 portable ballet bars across the front of the…read moreviewing window thus blocking the view! Mind boggling . There is plenty is space to push them in front of the other two portable bats stored to the side of the viewing window . Common sense . It's thoughtless to the parents paying for these lessons and also frustrating for the aspiring dancers eager to show off their skills to their Mom, Dad and siblings. Please Accents? This is a easy fix that would make the experience worth it. Also, one measly bench is simply not enough , parents, siblings, grandparents crammed in like lemmings! ( plus bending high and low to peer through the portable ballet bats in hopes of a glimpse to boot!) why not put a double riser in to accommodate your loyal , paying, clients.

As a first year dance mom I accidentally scheduled my child's Sweet and Sassy birthday party on the…read moresame day as dance pictures. I had scheduled the party in December and the dance teacher scheduled pictures in January. I never saw the update until about two months before the party when i was handing out invitations to my daughter's dance class. When I realized this happened I sent a private message to the dance owner pleading to make this work since this was a party we saved up for all year. In writing, She stated, "yes the other parents worked it out after class that they would be able to head there right after pictures". I followed up with the owner in person the following Monday and asked her if I should try to move the party back an hour. She stated, "no this shouldn't be a problem". She denies this interaction but the other parent I asked in front of remembers it. A month and half goes by and not a single person warns me that this might not work out. In fact the other parents in the class are encouraging. They say that she runs on time with pictures and sticks to her schedule.Picture day arrives and I show up 30 minutes early just be sure everything goes smoothly. I notice Miss Angela is taking a really long time to start pictures. We end up starting pictures 15 minutes late. The other parents are mentioning to me that it's weird that she's not starting yet. I don't think anything of it at the time. Then she lets the girl who came in after us in a completely different time slot go in front of my daughter's class for their second class pictures. A picture session that was supposed to take 15-20 minutes (at tops 45 minutes if things didn't go well) was taking an hour and 20 minutes. Which meant that we were now 20 minutes late for my daughters birthday party. A party that cost $490. I go back to the picture room to retrieve my daughter because SHE can't be late for her own party, she can just miss the rest of the pictures. Miss Angela slams the door in my face and no one lets me have access to my daughter for another 10 minutes. I message Miss Angela hoping that maybe she just forgot and didn't realize it was me trying to get my daughter and is going to apologize. I see that she read the message and I get no response. I wait all day Sunday to send another message. Now I'm thinking do we return to this studio for class on a Monday? I get no response until Tuesday Morning after my daughter missed dance class Monday night. Miss Angela tells me that I can meet her in person. I meet her in person on Wednesday. I expected the conversation to go something like, "I'm so sorry. I completely forgot. I know we talked about this". INSTEAD she starts telling me how wrong it was of me to interrupt the pictures. Then she says, "sorry" but she's rolling her eyes while she's saying it. Her body language is completely incongruent with her words. I ignore it for a minute until I finally ask her why she is rolling her eyes when she's saying sorry. She then proceeds to gaslight me until I feel like I'm acting like a crazy person and start crying. She starts looking at me in disgust and doesn't show an ounce of empathy. I ask her why she took so long to respond to me when in the past it's been much faster. Her words, "I dealt with you when I was ready to deal with you". Then she lets it slip that I put her in a bad situation with the parents in the class. She says that I made her feel like she had no choice but to say yes it was okay because she didn't want to look bad in front of the other parents. It was at that point that everything connected. That statement linked with the confusion of the parents on picture day as to why she was taking forever to start made me realize this lunatic, owner of En Avant Dance, purposefully sabotaged my daughter's birthday party. A 7 YEAR OLDS BIRTHDAY PARTY in an attempt to get back at me. We have since moved onto another dance school. The atmosphere at the new dance studio is light, professional, and kind. Three things I never noticed En Avant never had.

We've had an INCREDIBLE experience here! Miss Angela and her whole team have just been amazing and…read moreour little Sophia loves taking class here! Highly recommend :)

This coming dance year will be my daughters 4th dance season at Spsd. Before coming here we…read moreshopped around trying out different studios none of which quite felt like home. She signed up at Spsd and has found her forever home. It truly is a dance family who work so hard. The teachers and owners treat your kids like their own and want nothing but the best for them. They teach them responsibility along with dance technique and routine. If you want your child or children to learn and to grow as a dancer then Spsd is the place to go.

Well what can I say other than I tried to like this dance studio for my daughter. We weren't…read morelooking for anything super serious, just for her to learn the basics and have fun. The class itself was great but the business owners are horrific. It's really sad because it's enough to walk away. You call and leave a message bc no one answers and you will never get a call back, you email, no response, how does one run a business, it's disturbing. I actually tried to justify it until my husband noticed how unprofessional everyone was one day he took our daughter. I wouldn't recommend this studio to anyone that has any sense of organization in their day to day life bc you won't get it from them!

Highly recommend studio for classical ballet training. Teachers are former professional dancers.read more

From the owner: Repertory Ballet Academy (formerly DHDA) is the dance studio for Repertory Dance Theatre. RBA…read moreprovides professional training for students of all ages and abilities in classical ballet, pointe, modern, hip hop and tap. Specializing in providing the highest quality classical ballet instruction in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Very greedy attitude! Premium gym, premium price that's fine but I signed up for the premium…read moremembership and they nickel and dime me to the point where after one month I quit. They didn't tell me that I needed to buy or rent a wrist monitor so that was $110 I didn't expect then I forgot it one day and they charge me $10 to rent one. If you have a busy schedule be careful when you reschedule appointments they are not at all flexible. i missed a few classes and they charge $12 if you schedule and then don't make it. Overall it's very unfriendly from a customer service standpoint. The kind of management that writes a tough binding agreement and the quotes it at you.

Okay, I will admit I was resistive and pouty after my first free class because of the technology…read morenot showing my progress on the screens. I was also not a fan of the expensive membership prices. However, I realize that this is probably exactly what I need: combination of strength and cardio guided workouts in a class setting. No planning your workouts at all, just show up and do it. The workouts are challenging BUT DOABLE for all levels, even me. You'll be surprised in yourself in what you can do, you just have to try. So 5 classes later, Elite Membership (8x/month), I have my own OTBeat Burn and I'm LOVING seeing my progress on the screen. If you want a place of great resources to check out before trying or signing up, Reddit Orangetheory and YouTube's "AndrewColeSmith"