We have been at Storm since 2011 taking classes and participating in the Nutcracker. We tried a couple of other studios for classes and always came back to Storm. Their approach to working with the kids can't be matched. They offer a wide variety of types of dance and times for classes. The teachers are caring and encouraging to the kids. The owner is at the studio all the time and is interested in how they are doing. She is supportive of the girls and the moms to make sure everyone feels at home. Cost is comparable to other local studios. read more

Cliques and so expensive. Checked out the comp team (coming from a different area team) and the price is crazy compared to other studios and teams. If you're not in the "in" group forget about being seen. They do push their dancers however it is to the point of injury and then allow them to continue to dance with it. Hard pass on this team. Much better and more ethical studios in the area. read more

This place is toxic. I realized this multiple times throughout my experience here. From being ignored by the owners mother who works the front desk when I asked to speak to the owner as we were a new family - this was a big time and financial commitment for me as a parent, to being disrespected by the owners sister and yelled at by one of their ballet teachers when I volunteered my time to help with dancing with santa and the nutcracker... YIKES. Multiple times throughout the season the owner talked negatively about families that have left the studio. This is a pretty small world we live in. I know the side of the story they won't tell with some of those families. That's when it clicked that they will stop at nothing to make people who don't put up with their crap look like the crazy/unstable one. The last straw was them blaming my daughter for something someone else did... the week before nationals. It was horrible. Her trust was completely broken with one of her teammates because of it and no one cared how much they hurt her... The pictures of my daughter on stage from nationals, she looked SO SAD. It was heartbreaking. That being said, even though I detest the people that run this place. My daughter is still super kind and supportive of every single kid she danced with here, even the one who lied and got her in trouble. The problem is the people who run it and the group of moms that act like spies and gossip about children. It's weird. Do not recommend this place. There are way better options in the area. read more

There are better studios in the area. Parents DO YOUR research. For a quick "recreational" class this place is OK. But there are better studios in the area at a fraction of the price (if that is important) Moms at this studio LOVE TO rip apart your child if they are not at "their" kids technique. This place DOESN'T put the effort in teaching kids the correct Technique. Not unless you are on the ELITE competitive cult..(team). Even on their "elite" team they will Hide dancers that THEY feel aren't good enough like their stars. (same 10 girls over and over) It's a toxic toxic environment from the owner, teachers, student and their mothers. If you aren't on their "elite" team and you're on their "Rec Level Competitive" team, then you are looked down on and made fun of behind your back. Definitely, definitely, definitely don't do company here. Not unless you are selling your house and plan to give it your money to the owner. Avoid Storm !!!!!!! NOT GOOD. read more

Storm Dance Alliance has been where I've sent my daughter since she was two years old! This has become more than her after school activity. It has truly become her home. She walks through those doors and receives so much more than dance instruction. The dance here is equally as amazing and she has grown and developed remarkably and is growing into such a beautiful dancer. This is all thanks to the technique she has been taught here by the wonderful staff and the opportunities she's been given through the studio. The studio owner Brook Langkan truly cares for each dancer and gets to know them all on a personal level. She helps them set goals for themselves individually and helps them grow and develop as young dancers and humans. We are very thankful for the positive influence she has had in our daughter's life and the lives of several young children that have come before her. read more

Just finished our 3rd Nutcracker season with Storm Dance Alliance and it was an amazing experience. There is a place for everyone in this show no matter your skill level. The teachers are kind, attentive and PATIENT. It's a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit. My daughter is also a student on Storm's competitive team and loves it so much that she is sad when there isn't dance on her schedule. If you enroll your child be prepared to be welcomed into a second family. Your child will grow in his/her dance technique, experience excellent choreography as well as be challenged to be the best person they can be. read more

Signed up for an hour class. Never once received an hour class! Not once! Never was approached, apologized to, or even offered any sort of credit/partial refund! Teacher always showed up a half hour late. Went to speak to front desk, NEVER apologized, NEVER offered her manager's info, NOTHING! Paid over $30 for the end of season recital, on top of the over $200 tuition, to see a complete cluster****! My family and I forced to sit on floor! And...the teacher DIDN'T show up! SAVE YOUR MONEY, BECAUSE ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT! HORRIBLE BUSINESS! read more

Storm Dance Alliance was home to my daughter for the past 7 years... or at least it was supposed to be. My daughter, Rianna has been struggling with her confidence for the past 3 years and has questioned her dancing abilities so many times because of one specific person, the studio owner, Brook Langkan. That's when you know things need to come to an end, which is why Rianna made the decision of leaving Storm this year. Brook is just a business owner. She has no valid opinion on dance because of her lack of education in it. I could probably run a dance studio better than her and i've never danced in my life. She only prioritizes money. If you're ready to put your daughter in extra dances and waste your money, Brook will love you. If you love to kiss ass then this studio is for you. And I can't forget about Brook's favorite... drama. This lady feeds off of drama between dancers and parents. She puts up a great facade about family at the studio as a business/psychological method. All she does is preach about family and God to make it hard for kids to leave the studio and their "family". I have never seen an adult message an 11 year old girl saying she basically can't dance which is why she's placed in the back. This lady has her favorites who she makes sure are in the front of each dance and refuses to give anyone else a chance, no matter how talented you are. The studio as a whole is a mess. The girls are constantly sick because of how dirty/ unsanitary Storm is. You would think with all the money families spend there, she would be able to renovate the place a bit. A lot needs to be changed at this studio which is why so many kids have already left before the season could even start. I could go on for years about all the faults I witnessed at this place, however, I would rather just keep it short and simple. I do NOT recommend Storm Dance Alliance for anyone. read more

My sister has been dancing at Storm for several years. She has been lucky to work with some amazing teachers and choreographers. She has grown into an awesome dancer and I can't wait to watch her grow more. She has learned so much. She is always happy to be at the studio and talks about her teachers as if they are part of our family, and that's important because she spends a lot of time there. She really feels like she's home, and the director, teachers, staff, dancers and parents are a second family. read more

NOTE: This is a customer service review only. My child does not take classes here. I hate leaving less than a 4 star review, but this experience bothered me enough to make a comment. I have been meaning to get my daughter into a sport and/or physical activity for some time now. With a hectic work schedule, my husband and I just lack time to be able to take her there. We vowed this year we would find a way to make it work as dance/sports were so important to us in own childhood. This brings me to Storm Dance Alliance. I drive by here on my way home from work so, hence, it is convenient. We actually wanted to sign our daughter up in the gymnastics building located next door, although, they only had morning/early afternoon class schedule which would not work for us. We need something in the evenings. So the super friendly gymnastics staff pointed me to the business next door that is Storm Dance Alliance. (I thought they were one in the same originally because their sign only says "Dance" and it is right next to the gymnastics sign. )So anyway, I call over the weekend and the female staff member gets back to me on Tuesday. I called her back the next day to inquire about their pricing and class schedule for a four year old. I was ecstatic when I learned they had a class Monday at 5pm which would work perfectly in our schedule because their Saturday class would not work for us. Now here comes the sticky part- The price is reasonable for the dance class itself, but you also have to pay for your costume and recital upfront. The dance class they would split up into payments from month to month, but not the recital fee and costume fee- which were not cheap might I add! I could overlook this if she didn't then say she was going to tack on a $20 LATE FEE for me signing up. First of all, I am a FIRST TIME CUSTOMER my daughter is 4 and she has never taken a dance class. I would even have been more receptive to this fee had she said it was a registration fee. But a late fee for first time customer? I'm baffled. I asked if she could wave this because I am a first time customer and she no. Well okay then... I was still willing at this point to sign my daughter up at this point. So I tell her I need to talk with my husband to confirm and asked if I could bring in payment on Friday because that is when I get paid and she said no. She said registration closes tomorrow (Thursday) and all kids had to be signed up by then. I then asked if she would accept a post-dated check and she said no. I asked why she couldn't sign my daughter up and I just bring in a payment on Friday? She said they are closed Fridays. I asked if I could bring in payment on Saturday since they are closed Friday and she said no that registration would be closed. Now I know there are openings in the class so what I don't understand is why a business would turn away a willing and paying customer. I was truly looking forward to this experience for my daughter. Again, I am baffled at her reasoning and her lack of kindness. I was almost begging her to accept my money! I hope the staff/owner of this dance studio takes my review to heart because they lost out on business over poor customer service. read more

I'm sorry but this studio is a joke. The owner does not have her priorities straight and wouldn't know talent if it smacked her across the face. The studio needs to be renovated, every time i'm in there i feel like my soul slowly rotting away along with those nasty, brown couches. If you're reading this it's not too late... find your self a new dance home because I do not recommend this hell-hole at all. read more

Owner only cares about her 'company competition' girls. Favors them and could care less about the rest of the studio. She's rude and so are many of the other staff. Certain kids are favored over others and get special treatment. Billing is never correct and confusing. You are double charged and over charged often. Run!!!!! read more

Storm will always be home to me!! Storm Dance Alliance is an amazing place to train in not only dance, but life lessons as well. Storm helped me find my happiness and I will always be grateful for this place. I highly recommend Storm for anyone who wants to start or continue their dance career. read more

I'm not an expert on dance academies...this one seems ok. Dancers seem to be serious here. Staff is ok....not super friendly and welcoming like the gym next door, but they're fine. My daughter seems to like it. They offer all kinds of dance, even for adults, but this is more for kids and teens. I think price-wise is a bit much, because you have to pay for the year, plus your outfits, plus a fee for costumes for the year-end dance recital... so I feel that may be a lot but again, this is my first experience with a dance school. read more

I just completed my first year as a dance Mom. I have 2 daughters, one who was on the competition team, and one that danced on the Hip Hop dance team. I will start with the things that I love about this studio: the owner is committed to making this a positive environment for the dancers. When there is conflict between students or parents, she is very good at getting things resolved before they grow into a crisis. Storm has a lot of very nice and talented families attending, so I see a lot of cooperation on both sides. I've made a lot of good friends this year and really like the kids and parents there. A big thing- the dancers really encourage one another. There have been too many sweet moments to mention. The experience would have been horrible for my children if the kids weren't so kind to one another. I attribute this to the positive feel of the studio. Criticism is not encouraged nor tolerated. Next, the level of creativity will blow your mind. Every detail is thought out down to the last gemstone. The costumes, the routines, the props, the recital, nationals- nothing is done on a small scale here. I was constantly impressed by the details. Now for the bad: unfortunately I have to work. It was hard for me personally to juggle my job, home, and the demands of the competition team schedule. This is a serious commitment. In addition to the time you have to be present, and unable to be at work or home, your child is also rarely home. There is very little family time outside of dance. I did it for my daughters, but I was grossly unprepared and regularly screwed things up. I eventually asked to have my daughter added to the email list because she is better able to keep track of the last minute changes and the demands. Second, there is a financial commitment that I underestimated. Many of the competitions and required dance conventions require a hotel stay. We spent thousands in travel expenses on top of the cost of classes, privates, costumes, competition fees, etc. Overall, I would highly recommend Storm Dance Alliance. My daughters absolutely loved it so the sacrifices made were worth the trade offs. read more

Great dancers! However, front desk staff is not polite and teachers seem crabby. Studio seems very disorganized.

Storm dance alliance has been a life-changing experience for our family, especially our daughter! From the very beginning, I was able to sit down with Brook Langkan, the studio owner, and explain to her our daughter's circumstances and goals!!! And in just a small amount of time, not only have we reached those goals but we have surpassed them beyond our dreams!!! Storm dance alliance does not only build dancers, but they build secure, confident, all-around children providing them with life-long skills for adulthood in the "real" world! The studio does many things, not only for the children taking classes, but also the community, from team-building experiences to food-drives for local food pantries and Easter basket collecting for children in need! The staff is wonderful, caring and talented (dance choreography and costumes...WOW!) and always trying to offer new and exciting classes, such as yoga, acro, even sewing, singing and theatre! I can truly go on and on! If your child is interested in any of the above, this is the studio to be for so many reasons! read more