Stage Door IS THE PINNACLE of dance in Sarasota. The word that comes to mind is "EXCELLENCE." My…read morechildren attend hip hop and mini flip hop classes at Stage Door. Their teachers are kind and patient. The staff in the front office is very helpful l, courteous and welcoming. The staff's professionalism is unparalleled. Upon spending any time at the facility, it will be evident that Stage Door Studios is a well-oiled machine. The viewing area is perfect for parents & families wanting to spectate. It is ample space with comfortable seating and screens for viewing dancers working hard and having fun in each studio. There is also a thoughtful children's area with child-friendly furniture and a tv showing children's programs. Every aspect of our experience thus far seems to have been carefully curated to cater to the comfort and enhance the enjoyment of the entire family. We LOVE Stage Door!

My children danced at Stage Door for 6 years (first recreationally and then competitively) and…read moreloved it for a long time. But 3 years into dancing for one of their competitive teams, my children were kicked out of the studio with just a month left to go in the season. They were unable to perform at recital, or at their final competition, and 3 months later the studio has still not refunded the money I paid for services unrendered (summer classes, a convention, unused recital costumes etc) and they will not respond to my emails. The reason for dismissing my 1st and 4th graders? I took them to a private lesson at another studio for additional training and the owner didn't like that. Dancers as young as 5-6 years old are made to sign a contract if they want to dance at competitions with the team. Initially I didn't think much of this but by the third year (and as my second daughter was entering the youngest competition team) I started to have concerns about the stifling nature of it. Essentially, I walked into Stage Door with a 4 year old child in 2016, and before I knew it I was locked into some kind of situation where they would be penalized for even looking at other studios . (By the way, I didn't sign the contract last year but they held me to it anyway.) We stayed a couple years longer than we should have because the kids made friends and didn't want to leave them. If it weren't for that we would have left sooner. As things often do, it all worked out for the best. My girls and some of their previous teammates have found a new studio which they absolutely love and I'm confident that this new studio has their best interests at heart. I'm so excited for their future in dance and it's a relief to know they're training with adults who care about them. Stage Door is a large studio that shows well. It's big, offers a lot of class times for young kids and when you aren't yet enmeshed in the dance world you don't see the red flags. I certainly didn't. My advice, if you're looking for a dance studio, is to sit down with the studio owner and really find out what they're all about. Ask questions. Talk to parents of older kids. Talk to the studio owner at length. I probably talked to the studio owner at Stage Door for less than 20 minutes combined in 6 years. At our new studio, I've talked to the studio owner for hours on end and we've only been there a few months. It's night and day. Just do your homework.

This Dance Studio is an awsome place to look at .They're amazing ,I never really got to meet the…read moredancers though. I live in Sarasota FL and discovered them a while back.I hope everything is alright with them

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this dance studio and the incredible team behind it…read more From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by the friendliest, most professional group of people I've ever met. Their kindness, dedication, and exceptional talent truly set them apart. It's clear they love what they do, and it shows in every class and interaction. Highly recommended! Juan has been a great dance instructor!

"Juan is an excellent instructor--patient, encouraging, and always makes learning fun."read more

Love classes and socials. Always Having a blast. Highly…read morerecommend. Learning something new every class

Thank You Erin and Bachata Journey for gaining love towards dancing . ! It is a joy going to your…read moreclass, truly .!

This was a fun way to start my birthday celebration! The energy was fun! I will go back if in the…read morearea again!

So much fun you forget you're working out! The instructors are so supportive and high energy. It…read moretakes a few classes to pickup the dances but the more you go the better and more fun it gets!

Since moving to their new location on Cattleman in Sarasota, l have loved coming here to dance and…read moretake lessons. Best competition-grade dance floors in Sarasota, gigantic ballroom space for foxtrot and waltz, amazing ballroom and Latin teachers, very friendly and welcoming.

Sunday dances with DJ Bob are the best! There is a good ratio of men versus women and I…read moreparticularly like that they have a different lesson the entire month that progresses to additional moves each week. Jane W.

Such an unprofessional atmosphere created by the director and her mother that we left voluntarily…read moreduring a competition and subsequently walked away from over $2000 as we had paid in full because of of the verbal lashing given to us by the director in front of the hotel staff and dancers. We were guven our hotel $ back which was greatly appreciated as they witnessed this horrible event. If I could give a "zero" score I would....too many other wonderful studios to consider in our town.

We have been at this studio from the time my daughter was 4 years old. She is going to be "10" and…read moreshe has learned such wonderful things here. More than just dance she has learned how to love and respect her body, how to be dedicated to what you love. How to work hard for the things you want and how to be an athlete. How when you work hard it will show and it might take longer. When the girls compete they are all SUPER encouraging to each other as well as the parents. This studio is for all kinds of students.... Beginner, intermediate, and advance.