This owner did not protect my kid after the instructor initiated a discussion about sex which…read morebreaks their code of conduct and employment contracts they use to earn your business. An adult male guitar instructor at the Gilbert location read an article called "Are Guitarists Good in Bed?" to my 13 year old daughter who was taking private guitar lessons for the past 4 months. The instructor admitted to reading the article and was temporarily suspended but did keep his job, and has been offered professional development as a consequence. The manager of the Gilbert location and the owner (who also owns the site in Scottsdale) said they believed the instructor who said he was sorry and that he read this article as a joke, but had no bad intent. Management's solutions were to implement professional development for all staff (great for staff and future kids) and keep this instructor as a vital member to their business (great for his career). I am told he teaches 20+ kids up to 4 days a week and "deserves a second chance". We were told we could pick a new instructor, pick a different day, call to make sure he wasn't staffing whatever she wants to participate in, and if she really wanted to attend something he was staffing that they'd move him if they could, or attend the Scottsdale site. All of these solutions put the burden on the victim when the consequences should be placed on the adult who made the decision. When I offered these as solutions for the instructor to bear it was repeatedly rejected. When I inquired about the steps that were taken during his suspension and how they cleared him to return to work, I was accused of "going on a witch hunt" by the owner instead of being informed on their process and efforts to restore my broken trust and that of my daughter. I believe this instructor should have been fired on the spot for his behavior, and at the very least if he were to remain employed, that he would bear the brunt of the changes needed to care for the intent as perceived by the child who was brave enough to speak up before things got dangerous despite knowing it meant she could lose the opportunity to join the performance group with her piers. Which it has because our final two lessons were refunded.

Best best best music school for your kid! Very warm and friendly staff. Kids are rad, and expect…read moreto be in tears how quickly they become incredible musicians. Can't say enough, about SOR Scottsdale

My daughter loves everything about the DoReMi program. Lindsey and Michael are incredible leaders…read moreand mentors who create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment. My daughter has grown in both talent and confidence.

This was our first year and my daughter had the best time at camp and already asking to go back…read morenext summer. Lindsay and Michael are amazing teaching the child all their lines and also having such fun activities throughout the month. We will definitely be returning next summer

LOVE the close family feel from Keri and her studio and staff! My daughter is 5 and obsessed with…read moreeveryone and loves dancing!! This will be her 4th year at All about dance and we couldn't be happier

Loooooveee this dance studio! People are so encouraging here and treated my daughter with the best…read moreclass kindness! You know people who say a bad rating just want attention, no one cares Karen. I LOVE YOU ALL ABOUT DANCEEEE!!!!

This is a wonderful program for kids of all ages. My kids started with this program a few years…read moreago. They have made so many amazing friends and learned so much from miss renee and her wonderful staff. My kids cannot wait for each new program to begin. It has boosted their confidence immensely. Also, I like how there aren't any cuts with this program, and every kid gets a part so no one feels left out or sad. Also there are multiple locations and multiple rehearsal days and times which makes it super convenient.

Cliques, money rules, not about the passion in a child to dance! Not a good experience if you are…read morenot one who is unlike the show "dance moms!"

Unfortunately I wasn't aware of their bad reputation until after my child was already enrolled. I…read morespoke with the front office regarding the incident that happened two years ago. (In private may I add because it was sensitive information.) I did not agree with everything she said regarding it but I was assured that I could ask to sit with the director and watch the recordings if it would make me feel better because "he has nothing to hide." My child LOVES dance. We go to 3 studios including this one and she is always excited to go to the other two studios. Fast forward to today, the third class. My child does not want to go. She doesn't even want to get out of the car. She compares her teacher to the principal from Matilda and tells me that her instructor forces them to do the splits when she is unable to get to the full position. You don't have to be a dance pro or a doctor to know that, that can lead to injury. I express my child's feelings to the front desk and ask to see the last class recording just to see what's going on and make sure everything is okay. Front desk is very nice and say I'd probably have to wait until the next day or next week since the director had classes. I told her that was fine. Director ends up coming in early. As soon as I saw him you could tell how this was going to go. We all 3 go into a room and I repeat my request to him. He snaps and says NO. That how dare I come and insult his studio, that I'm bad mouthing him, that I'm looking for a problem, that I just want attention. How dare I question them! He practically kicked us out for asking to see the previous class recording. Then back tracked. He came at me questioning if I was a pro and where I trained when I expressed that I just wanted to make sure they weren't risking inquiry by forcing the kids straight into positions they're bodies weren't ready for. He said I signed a paper where it says they will take whatever approach they want to teach the kids. I did not back down because how are you going to come in like that over a simple request. What happened to not having anything to hide? There was so much more including him saying that the rape of the 16 year old girl 2 years ago was "consensual" when I brought it up to explain the previous conversation I had with the front desk where I was told they had no issues showing the recordings because that was the first thing that I had to discuss with the front desk to ask what steps they were taking to make sure the kids were safe. Horrible experience. That owner has major issues.

My daughter has attended La Casa for several years, and it has been such a wonderful experience…read more She loves going to school and always comes out with a huge smile on her face. The teachers are fantastic and the events they put on (especially dad's day) are amazing. I am going to be sending my son to the school next as he grows older and I expect him to have the exact same positive experience my daughter has. Don't let the bad reviews fool you. This school is amazing, and I have never experienced anything negative while on campus, ever!

I've had two children attend La Casa. I could not recommend this beautiful school more. Many…read morechanges have taken place that are heartbreaking, but there's still no better place for my children. What originally drew us in, and has not changed, is that the teachers and staff lead with love and kindness. There are many projects to take home, opportunities to connect with other families and cute events to be delighted by.

Great coachs fulfilling dreams. What a outstanding 2025 year for these 17 young ladies on senior…read morelevel 4.

We just finished our first season with CFAZ and feel like I can give a candid review…read more My daughter spent years doing gymnastics through various community/req style programs. Then a year or so through a satellite location of a major valley gymnastics gym. I could tell she was bored, and frankly...she was not progressing. After some research, we decided to try cheer. We went into the season with the intention of joining a non-travel, but during evaluations, the Coaches asked if we would consider putting our daughter on a more competitive travel team and we went for it! If you are new to the world of All-Star cheer as we were...it's super overwhelming at first. There is a significant time and financial commitment from families, however it is pretty well laid out up front in the parent handbook. I've learned in connecting with other Cheer parents (across state lines and other gyms) that this is generally what is to be expected of the sport and not specifically a CFAZ thing. That all being said, reflecting on this last year, my only regret is that we hadn't discovered this program and enrolled our daughter sooner!!! She has LOVED every minute from the very first pre-eval clinic, to the time she finished her last season's performance. YES-- the physical gains from this year are evident. She has grown in all aspects of the sport- but the real value is in the intangibles. Cheer has taught her the importance of team (which as an only child carries a lot of weight with us), discipline, and most of all...it has unlocked a confidence that we hadn't seen before. She (as well as WE) have met some wonderful new friends and families along the way. She has had the opportunity to work with many of the coaches at the gym either from her team, classes or private lessons and they all bring their own unique qualities to the program. If there is one negative to mention its that there is definitely a learning curve for new families. I think many families start in a Prep team to learn the ropes-- so perhaps it was just us jumping right in, but I did wish there was maybe a "All Star Cheer 101" for new families. But even putting that aside, you eventually figure it out. Tips for any new families considering joining this crazy world of All-Star Cheer-- We highly recommend CFAZ!! Recognize that the program's priority is focused around the kids-- not parents. Trust in the process- the coaches will see more of your kids' progress and abilities than you will. Don't be afraid to ask the questions if you have them and find some good veteran families to help fill in those educational gaps along the way.

Fantastic art teacher! My daughter has been taking classes her since last December and her art…read moreskills have improved immensely! My daughter painted the picture below and you can see the skills that Miss Lena teaches are way above par!

I was looking for an art class for my daughter that was more advanced than the park district. She…read morewas 11. She's 16 and still going. Lena let's them work independently at all different levels and mediums. Lena is very accomplished artist herself, and very easy to deal with. I highly recommend.