Amazing teachers! Awesome facility! Great overall vibe. My daughter did their Princess Charm Camp…read morethis summer and it was so great. They spent a lot of time dancing , learning steps, and having fun. I would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Elevate Dance Academy was created with each dancer in mind. We want to provide the best training…read morewhen it comes to dance education, but we also want to help each student reach their highest potential in the studio, their schools, their communities, etc. We are committed to building each student up physically through dance, tumbling and cheer but also mentally and emotionally. Elevate strives to help each student feel loved, to help boost confidence, to help them know that every BODY is a dance body and to help them be good humans.

Great place to learn Belle and Hip Hop! My daughter loves going here! Instructors are knowledgeable…read moreand kind! Located very close to campus!

Julia's Dance Studio is such a welcoming and friendly place! My daughter loves dancing here and the…read moreteachers are second to none! This studio is not only a wonderful place to receive a well-rounded dance education but also a place to develop meaningful friendships within the Julia's studio family.

I started attending Art of Dance because it was the first studio I found in Stillwater that…read morespecialized in classical ballet - after much searching. I stayed with Art of Dance because the studio also has great instructors for tap, jazz, contemporary and lyrical. I've grown more as a dancer, in the last year, than in my entire life as a dancer - and I've been dancing since I was 4! It really is like a family. Everyone is competing with themselves, as dancers, and not with one another. It's a great environment for learning, regardless of how old you are or how much experience you have.

From the owner: Dancers come in every form...young, old, small, tall, from every corner of the world. Dancers are…read morestorytellers, entertainers, athletes, and ultimately the interpreters of this world for all time. The Art of Dance is a passion for life and a willingness to learn. Dance is something you have to give yourself over to completely, even if it is just for that one precious hour a week. Come dance with us! We have something for everyone, young and "old", new and experienced, in many, many styles of dance. It's only $50.00 to sign up and there are several discounts available! Come out and try a dance class with us!

My daughter has been at SSDA for 2 years, starting at 3, attending tiny tot ballet, tiny tot tap,…read morethe family dance (aka daddy daughter dance), and participated in the summer camps. She loved all of it but she always says she loves watching the big kids when you ask her what she loves most about dance. The recitals are beautiful and I get why she loves watching the older kids too. The music, choreography, and skills are fun and captivating. Southstar Dance Academy is one of our favorite establishments in Lawton. The staff is so friendly and Ms Shaelyn is very patient with the little dancers. My child enjoys dancing because of this studio. She grew bored of so many other activities but SSDA has held her attention week after week. We are so sad to move bc SSDA has given us great memories but if and when we move back to Oklahoma, we know we'll be back at SSDA.

Amazing studio. Your son or daughter will love it their and dance. Ms. Emily and her staff enjoy…read morewhat they do and have a passion for the art of dancing. The performance at the end is also breathtaking and artistic. We are a military family who used the facility while we were there and we have not found another place like it. You will not be disappointed. Our daughter loved every class and learned multiple techniques and proper dance terms.

We have been attending ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts for some time, and until today we had…read morenever been told that parents or children could not wait in the lobby after class. In fact, their own website states that parents and children may wait in the lobby. Today, on one of the hottest days of the year during an Oklahoma heat advisory, my young daughter and her elderly grandmother were told they could not remain inside while waiting for their ride and were instructed to wait outside instead. This was not only inconsistent with the academy's published policy but also showed a concerning lack of judgment and concern for the safety and well-being of families. If the policy has changed, it should be clearly communicated in advance and reflected on the website. Instead, my family was unexpectedly forced outside into dangerous heat. This experience has left us extremely disappointed. A performing arts academy should prioritize the safety of its students and their families. Because of how this situation was handled, I can no longer recommend ArtWorks Academy to others, and we will not be returning. The instructors were always extremely nice and my daughter did enjoy going there. She will miss it but it is hurtful that they would force them in the heat on the first notice. I can understand a policy change or perhaps security/safety concerns but she had been waiting in the lobby this entire time without issue. They could have handled the situation better.

Update: After my original review, the owner contacted me, canceled all of my daughter's remaining…read morecamps, and refunded the unused camp fees. I appreciate that they processed the refund. However, the owner also asked me to remove my reviews because the refund had been issued. I respectfully declined. My goal was never to obtain a refund. A refund was simply the appropriate outcome for services that would no longer be provided. My goal has always been to make other families aware of my factual experience so they can make their own informed decision. Throughout our correspondence, the owner confirmed that my mother was asked to leave the building. To me, that is the heart of the issue. Once an elderly grandmother and a young child are asked to leave by someone in authority, they are naturally going to leave. The better response would have been to first ask simple questions such as, "Is your ride on the way?" or "Can we help while you wait?" The owner also acknowledged that Sofia told staff "Papa Carlos was on his way to pick them up," meaning they knew transportation had not yet arrived. Rather than taking a moment to understand the situation and find a safe solution, the decision was made to ask them to leave. The owner also stated that the wording of the camp policy on the website will be clarified, which I believe acknowledges that it was not as clear as it should have been. What disappointed me most was not the policy itself, but the lack of empathy afterward. A simple acknowledgment that this was a misunderstanding and an apology for the distress it caused my family would likely have resolved this very differently. Instead, every response focused on defending and justifying the actions taken. My review reflects my family's honest experience. I have updated it to include that the unused camp fees were refunded, but my opinion of how this situation was handled has not changed. I believe other parents deserve to know about my experience and decide for themselves. Original review: I am extremely disappointed with how ArtWorks Academy handled what should have been a simple conversation. This was my daughter's second (non-consecutive) year attending camp, and she was already in her third week this summer. My parents help us with pickup because both of my children finish camp at the same time in different locations. My mother waits with my daughter until my father picks up my son and then comes to get her. This arrangement had never been questioned before. Today, during an Extreme Heat Warning in Oklahoma, my elderly mother and my young daughter were told they could not remain in the air-conditioned lobby while waiting a short time for my father to arrive. I later received an email stating that parents and guardians are not permitted to sit in the lobby for any part of camp. However, after reviewing ArtWorks Academy's own website, I found their published policy states: "Parents and siblings are asked to wait in our lobby... You are welcome to bring your laptop and take advantage of the wireless internet connection at our facility." I also searched every email I have received and could not find the "Sunday email" that was referenced. My concern is not simply about a policy. If procedures had changed, a simple phone call or conversation would have resolved the situation. Instead, during dangerous heat conditions, my family was told they could not remain inside despite the academy's own published policy stating parents are asked to wait in the lobby. That demonstrated a lack of communication, consistency, and judgment. As a parent, those qualities are essential when deciding who to trust with your child. As a result of this experience, I immediately withdrew my daughter from all remaining camps. I will never send my child back to ArtWorks Academy, nor can I recommend this program to other families. Based on how this situation was handled, I no longer have confidence that my child would be in an environment where sound judgment and her well-being are prioritized.

Wonderful classic ballet school. Marjorie and her teachers care a lot about the growth of their…read moredancers. I have seen several of her senior ballerinas recognized for their talent and accepted into ballet programs across the country. They are also able to accommodate varying levels of ballet experience. All ages come to the school and by the end of the year they are dancing up a storm.

One of the highlights of our week! My five year old daughter loves coming to class every week. She…read moretruly delights in learning new skills, but nothing can top how much fun she has in class! The students are encouraged to use their imagination in every class, all while learning beautiful classical ballet. She looks forward to the ballet parties and recitals, which all add that extra sparkle to her smile! An awesome place to take your child!

To say we love Dance Unlimited would be an understatement. They do an amazing job of making the…read moredancers feel confident, comfortable, and joy-filled as they effectively learn dance skills in all genres. Definitely a family feel!

LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!! I have danced at DU on VIBE FOR 2 years…read moreit is awesome and highly recommended i am eating canes with my vibe friends bc we have such a good connection