My kids went here when they were in elementary and middle school but COVID struck and it was hard…read moreto keep them in dance when everything went virtual. All three of my kids- 2 daughters and 1 son - went here. This dance studio was very much a big part of their childhood and I always wondered - when they were still in dance- if it was worth it because we drove an hour away to go to this dance studio 5-6 days a week. I always wondered what if they give up dance... why am I driving so far? Yes, it was worth it. My kids gave up dance, if COVID didn't happen, they would still be in dance because this studio is amazing!!! You can't measure the worth of an activity for your kids solely due to them continuing on in college or adulthood. You have to realize what values they are learning. My kids left here learning that it takes consistency and hard work to learn a new skill, to be kind and forgiving to themselves and others, to believe in themselves, and so much more because of the trust, respect and dedication the dance owner, dance instructors, dancers and parents put into this studio. All three kids did dance competitions. The instruction here is top notch. Every kid gets dance corrections. Every kid will learn the dance. The instructors really instruct. All the dances are kid appropriate. All the costumes are kid appropriate. Some studios have children in skimpy costumes. Not here. They focus on the kids learning how to actually dance. This studio does produce dancers that go on to college for dance and beyond - while keeping an inviting environment. My kids do not have anything negative to say about this studio. They have very fond memories of Ms Jamie, Mrs. Reese, Ms Debbie, Ms Maria, Ms Danielle and so many more. Thank you guys for creating such positive memories with my kids and allowing us to be part of your dance family.

My daugther was here for almost two years and would still be here if we weren't moving away…read more She took a little bit of everything (ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, dance team). All the teachers are amazing. They are very patient with the students to really get the best dancer out of every person. I've watched from the littles all the way up to the adults and amazed at what they can bring out of people. Please know that their kids classes are fun but they actually teach technique. While it's great to see little ones in tutus, it's amazing to see that they are actually learning form and not just playing dress up. I've encountered a lot of parents who say how uncomfortable they are at other studios because teachers or parents are unwelcoming but that is not the case here. The environment in the whole studio is very inclusive no matter age or gender and I LOVE THAT! Their shows are top notch. Their professionalism and kindness is unmatched. This was our home away from home. It will be sorely missed.

I took the eight week private lessons and Steppin Stone is one of the best instructors of Chicago…read moreStep in Southern California. He blends his own Detroit flavor in to make this a sexxy swagged out dance that I absolutely LOVE! Thanks Stone!!

My daughter has been attending Tutu School for about a year. When she first expressed interest in…read moreballet we tried the trial class which my daughter enjoyed. I like Tutu School because it is a warm, nurturing and fun environment. Ms. Emma is an excellent ballet instructor, she is patient and encourages her students to do their best. I recommend Tutu School if your child is interested in ballet and having fun.

We went for a trial and did not have ballet slippers yet, so she had to go barefoot. The floor was…read moreso dirty my daughter's feet looked like she walked through soot. They did a little dancing - following the teacher in a line, colored on the floor, and they were read a story. It might be good for a 2 year old who's not in preschool yet. But for a 3-4 year + it just didn't seem worth the price.

I can go on forever how much I love this facility & the girls there! Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalie, and…read moreMs. Silvia have been a staple in my kids elementary years helping them academically and creating long lasting memories! My two oldest have moved on to middle school but always love coming back to pop in and say hi to the ladies when picking up their brother. We will miss catalyst when my son moves up to middle school this summer but are already looking forward to when I can enroll my youngest in their preschool program! PROS: -Safe & Reliable -Healthy snacks -Fun indoor & outdoor activities -Great communication -Care available during holiday breaks -Affordable -Parent/Family involvement opportunities -Holiday/Birthday celebrations CONS: -You & your kids greatly miss the girls when they graduate out!

I highly recommended this preschool and afterschool program!! Both my little ones attended…read morepreschool here and I had nothing but good experiences with this facility. The staff are so attentive and professional. I always felt I could go to them with any questions that I had. I truly feel that sending them here for preschool gave them a great foundation for when they started TK and Kindergarten. Both of them are now in 1st and 3rd grade attending the after school program here. I love their after school program because they get their homework completed and also still do fun activities. I know when I leave my kids here they are safe and taken care of!! And the best part is: THE KIDS LOVE IT HERE!! Thank you Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalee, Ms. Crystal, and Ms. Sylvia for running such an amazing program!

Love all of the staff here, who care so much for the children, and the app is an excellent feature…read more The administrative staff have gone above and beyond to figure things out for us, for instance, when there was a promotion & it wasn't totally clear whether we were eligible or not. Love the care that everyone puts into their work.

My five stars are strictly for Ms.Bertha how she cares for the kids is out of this world. My…read moredaughter has been coming to this daycare since she was one years old. She will be seven in April and though I've had hiccups here and there I've never had any when she was in Miss Bertha's class. She actually cried and screamed for her when it was time for her to transition to her next class my niece just currently transferred from Miss Bertha's class, and she also cried the way the kids love Miss Bertha is amazing. I feel good about going to work knowing that my daughter is in good hands. My daughter and niece love Ms.Bertha and so do I! If you have a toddler and are looking for a daycare care, I strongly recommend Child Time for Ms Berthas class

I am just attended dance class on Sunday, October 14, it was my first class, i have not had any…read moredance lessons to speak of, but David was great at teaching the basics for ballroom dancing, he was able to teach a total beginner quite a few steps in just one hour, very professional and patient, will look forward to trying other classes that they have to offer

I purchased two vouchers for D & D Dance studio in December of 2013 from Amazon Local as a…read moreChristmas gift. After Christmas when we went to make our appointment, the D & D website was gone (Blank page). It was like this for a while. I tried calling the phone and nobody ever answered. Several weeks later the website was back up but they still were not answering the phone. Every month or so I've tried either calling them, leaving voicemails, or emailing them but have NOT ONCE heard any response from them. The only thing left to do is drive to the actual studio and confront them in person. At this point I do not want anything to do with them. I've already requested a refund from Amazon. D & D, get your act together (are you even still in business)?

Love taking dance classes here. The staff is friendly and patient. Very talented as well.read more

We signed up for singing lessons with Dr. Batista's studio. Right off the bat, we noticed that Dr…read more Batista herself was the one replying to our questions which at first, we thought was pretty awesome since you're speaking directly to the owner. After speaking to her more on the phone and via text, we noticed that she came off a little rude, but hey we chalked it up to just being new to us and gave her the benefit of the doubt. Fast forward, lessons have started and her teacher (Karina) was a blast to work with. We did find it rather interesting that towards the end of the lesson, Batista would always barge in the room to bark at Karina that time was almost up. Again, maybe it was a fluke we thought. Time and time again, we had these rude occurences with Batista. After about two months of lessons, we let Batista and Karina know that we'd be leaving for vacation for a week and that we would not be doing the lesson that week. We returned to an irate Batista demanding payment for the next month's lesson and that we would have to incur a late fee in addition to missing a class. It was almost as if she never knew we were gone after we clearly had told her. What's worse is that Batista said that we had not returned her emails...well, of course, we didn't, we were on vacation! Plus we thought we had left everything in order prior to leaving. After returning from our trip, we had just had it with Batista's lack of respect, and simply lack of tact when speaking with her clients, so we canceled our lessons with her studio. We gave her honest feedback and let her know that the teachers that she employs our GREAT, but unfortunately the customer service is TERRIBLE. We suggested that she get help with the "front desk" and let someone else talk to the customers because it's clear that wasn't one of her strong points. Anyhow, there's plenty of music schools out there where you can go.... we all deal with enough rude people in this world and the last thing we need is to deal with one more around something that's supposed to be a pleasurable hobby/education. I feel bad for Karina and the others working there. They deserve a much better business owner! Unfortunately, Batista lets her pride get in the way of what her business is capable of. She's educated and will let you know it. (Don't believe me? It's the first thing she mentions in her Yelp business bio... ). Being educated doesn't mean you have the right to be rude to your customers. If you're considering this place for your child/significant other/friend, spare the abuse and look elsewhere!

Dr. Batista has HIGH standards, and instills that in her students. She develops in her students the…read morestrongest sense of rhythm and musicianship, and sets them up for success with a solid technique. It's really ideal to study with a teacher who has their finger on the pulse of the industry, and Alma does. She is also an incredible composer. You'll get a quality musical education with her.