What can I say about Academy 831?! Oh.. that they are super amazing. It feels like home every time…read morewe walk in. They are organized, dynamic, supportive, and fun. The studio is always clean and up to date. The families there are friendly and inviting, and the coaches are great! We have been there for just about a year now and it has been a great experience for us and our two daughters. 6 and 4. We have been enfolded in the winter performance and now summer. We have made some great friends. Plus our daughters have built some amazing skills from the teachers. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone who wants to bring their kids and help them enjoy dancing.

Wow, it has been years since I've written a review, yet I feel strongly enough to do so today…read more My daughter has been going to Academy 831 for the past year or so, and she started when she was around 4 years old. In the beginning, I enjoyed having my daughter here because there are big windows where I can see how she is doing, and the place is clean and spacious enough to not feel crowded. That is still the case, and the front staff is very friendly, accommodating, and informative with everything that goes on at this studio. I have had very little interaction with the owner so I can't speak to that, but overall this place seemed like a good fit for the past year or so. However, over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed a change in my child's behavior when it comes to participating in dance class. I believe that difficult situations can make my kid stronger in most regards, so I chose to observe rather than pull her out of dance as soon as she wanted. I am able to take my daughter to dance class every other Wednesday, and what I've observed is a complete lack of empathy, compassion, and kindness from Miss Megan, one of the dance teachers that teaches on Wednesday's from 5-6 pm. Over the course of a few months, I noticed some instances that I kind of brushed off as structure and a part of the growth process; but now that I look back on it, I was so very wrong. Some instances include: when my kid was having a bloody nose before dance class and she wanted to come out to blow her nose during class, Miss Megan did not allow her to. When my kid said she needed to use the restroom, Miss Megan did not allow her to. I have heard Miss Megan say, "you're fine, you don't need your Mommy" on multiple occasions. Yesterday, was my final straw. Yesterday, my kid was having a rough day. She fell during class, and she had a noticeable cry out. She looked like it hurt her to continue. I opened the class door to say "what happened?" Miss Megan said "oh she just fell, she's fine." Did Miss Megan physically walk over to check on her? No. Later on towards the class, my kid got her finger slammed by the door while going into the classroom after changing into her tap shoes. She immediately fell to the floor. While I'm holding my 2 year old, I yell out to my husband to go help my child who is on the floor in tears from the pain. Where is Miss Megan? Sitting on her bottom. The only thing she moved were her eyes. Not even a single intent to move her body to check on an injured child. This speaks volumes to how much she cares about the children she "teaches." Thank you to the owner, Christa (I'm gathering from yelp review replies), for offering an ice pack, as I'm fumbling to try to get a cold water bottle from the vending machine, and a bandaid for my inconsolable child. My kid's finger has a huge cut and her nail is black and blue, I wouldn't be surprised if the nail falls off during the healing process. I'd like this to serve as a reminder. These "dance teachers" are teaching CHILDREN. Children have immature brains and cannot process situations easily. They need to feel safe and nurtured and they need to feel like their basic needs can be met easily, such as having the freedom to use the bathroom when they need to or find their Mommy to blow their nose if they can't breathe through it. We will be finishing up this "season" of dance because my kid likes to perform, and we will be looking for a new studio that has a little more compassion and passion for teaching children. I'm a pediatric provider, and this is 100% NOT the way we should be treating our kids. As long as Miss Megan is a teacher at this school, there is no place for my children here.

We love, love, love Stagelight for so many different reasons. My daughter started Musical Theater…read moreSinging and Dance about 1.5 years ago when she was 4.5 and has really stuck with it; and this studio is magnificent. 1. Ms. Lindsey is THE best. She teaches the dance portion and has so much energy, enthusiasm, silliness - she makes dancing technique so accessible to this age, which quite honestly is a bit more harder to captivate since their attention is all over the place. 2. The price/schedules is so amazing. It fits what we need and there are so many class options - including acting, dancing, singing. There's just a lot more than a dance studio..so if my daughter were interested in improv/acting later, then she can easily switch to that or use a makeup token to check it out. 3. The productions and how they showcase their students on stage is genuinely such a huge effort and I'm amazed at how they can do this for hundreds of students across 3 shows - we love it and my daughter has a blast on the big stage, with the stage makeup and showing off their skills. And we also love how the costumes are stage/age appropriate - which honestly is something I've noticed in other dance companies I don't love. Cannot say enough great things about Stagelight. We love it and you will, too!

The "studios" are very crammed. They tried to put too many kids in one session with only 1…read moreinstructor. This arrangement may work for older kids who are able to listen and pay attention but definitely not good for the 4-6yo groups. Most of the kids were all over the place, talking, playing, distracting others and it was very hard for the instructor to control so many little ones and still try to teach. I don't recommend for very young children.

My three daughters have been dancing with the teachers at Studio J for the past 13 years, and we…read moretruly feel like part of the family. The love and dedication these teachers pour into their students is unmatched. Now 11, 15, and 16, my girls have grown so much--not just as dancers, but as people. They've learned discipline, teamwork, time management, commitment and built friendships that will last a lifetime. My two older daughters now dance competitively in high school, and their training at Studio J prepared them for it all. The new location is beautiful--such a fresh, fun space that the dancers are excited to be in. It's so special to see the studio grow under a teacher who helped shape my girls from a very young age. We couldn't imagine being anywhere else!

This studio has been such a special place for my daughter. In just one year, she's grown so…read moremuch--not only as a dancer, but in confidence and friendships, too. I've watched her believe in herself more, push her limits, and fall in love with dance even more. The teachers are incredibly kind and truly care about each student. We're so grateful to be part of this amazing dance family.

As a dance educator myself I cannot say enough about how amazing The Space TV truly is. Each…read moreteacher and choreographer that they bring in is so incredibly knowledgeable and so willing to share what they know with the students. Their students are trained by the best in the industry in such a wide range of genres. Ballet, contemporary, musical theater, jazz funk, hip hop, ballroom, and more. Plus they offer acting, singing, on camera interviews, dance reels, photoshoots, music videos, times with agents, and all with helpful feedback so they can grow. And if that wasn't enough they provide all of this in a very nurturing environment with mentors always available to help. They take time to truly get to know their students and form a community of artists that support and encourage each other. Their dancers are some of the most prepared dancers I have ever seen.

Could not be any happier with the experiences my daughter is gaining from training with the most…read moreelite teachers and dancers. The workshop and intensive opportunities are truly the best in the world! We love the Space!!!!

The staff is wonderful and spent extra time to make sure our kids were in the right classes!read more

We've been a part of this studio for years, and we absolutely love it. The sense of community here…read moreis incredible, thanks to Miss Kellie's vision and leadership. From the dedicated teachers to the supportive students and parents, everyone is driven and encouraging, creating an environment that's truly special!

Yelp says 5 stars is "great" but my opinion of DSAPA is more like wonderful! My daughter has been…read moredancing there for the past year and has made great bonds with girls on her team, with her different dance teachers, and with the owner herself. Even though the studio is large in numbers, it feels like a big family because Sarah (the owner) sets such a positive tone with everyone. My daughter is thriving and it's such a joy to see how much fun she's having and how much she has grown in her dance skills this past year. I can't recommend this studio enough!

My girls have been apart of DSAPA since 2013 and we consider this studio and it's staff and dancers…read moreas family. As parents of young daughters our top priority was finding a studio that prioritized age appropriateness in their music and costumes as much as we do and DSAPA exceeded our expectations. We are beyond grateful for this local dance studio and for the owner Sarah and her staff for cultivating a love and passion for dance in our children.

3 rooms with lots of space for the dancers and each of them have Air conditioning! I have been an…read moreinstructor here for years and have met so many incredible dancers. There's a lot of fun opportunities to grow into a better performer. I highly recommend checking them out on social media. Come dance with us

I'm new to the area and I found them on Instagram. They're offering a lot of classes and I…read moreimmediately signed up. Upon entering, they will check your temperature and guide you to which room/suite your class will be. The staff were amazing and friendly. I had a beginner hip-hop with Chris Wu and it's amazing! Every one was so nice and just going with their own pace. I'm not a good dancer and it's nice that he is so patient with us. It was a fun class and I'm excited to try out more of it. If you're looking for any dance classes for adults, this is the place to go. Every one are wearing masks and there are social distance floor markings in the dance rooms as well.

My little one loves to dance, but is very shy. Legacy really helped her confidence over the past…read moretwo years. She looks forward to going to class every week because the instructors make it fun while learning their moves. There are a variety of dance styles and three general seasons: winter/spring, summer, and fall/winter, where the kids can participate in a showcase for each. All showcases are well organized and fun. Look forward to more years of dance.

My daughter and I love this studio. The teachers are awesome and so is the rest of the staff very…read morehelpful!!!