This dance studio is everything to my daughter it has taught her the fundamentals in dance and the…read moreability to fly higher than she has ever thought she could. The team is amazing it isn't just a competitive team it is a family. We fight hard we play hard and the team always stay together win or lose they do it together. Tara the owner is very responsive there is never a moment we are out of the loop on what the next move is.

We have been at Royal Impact for 2 seasons now. We left a big D1 gym where the coaches couldn't…read morebother to learn my child's name and left her in tears after every practice. Tara is absolutely amazing! She truly cares about all her athletes and takes the time to make sure they are learning things the correct way so they do not get hurt. My daughter enjoys cheer again and has grown more with Tara than I thought possible. She was even able to take my youngest who couldn't even do a back walkover and turn her into a level 3 tumbler doing back tucks and Aerials in 1 year . She is a great coach and I am so grateful we found her.

There is no question that the studio is excellent. It is also something of an enigma; it is a…read more501c3, which means it is a tax-exempt, non-profit. They also receive performing arts grants, and all of their office staff are volunteers. When they moved their studio, they asked parents to do that for them (rather than paying a moving company like you and I do), and they posted a wish list of pricey items they wanted parents to buy and donate to them for their fancy new location. So no taxes, free grants, free labor, crap tons of tuition dollars, enrollment fees, ticket sales, costume mark-ups, and stage parent donations etc... Someone said to me, "the studio is a non-profit, so we really ask the parents to step up and volunteer." The studio doesn't pay taxes, enjoys free grants from those who do pay taxes, doesn't pay half of their workforce, and is therefore in need of more free labor? What a genius business model. Sign me up!

Got excluded from participating in adult floor activities...Alot of what seemed to be…read more...favoritism...when I brought it up..there was a verbal concern/apology but no....absolutely zero..interest in discussing the issue...Blew off my concern.. . Refused to follow up....That's what is absolutely unprofessional and flat out negligent...just flaky...AVOID THIS PLACE

So i have always been a sports mom this is our first year of dance and man oh man its been a roller…read morecoaster. When we first started i was skeptical on it. But as we are ending our first year my daughter loves it and wants to do solos next year. She loves her hip hop tumble teacher Miss. D. But also her face lights up when she runs into the studio yelling Ms. Debbie or even the receptionist Danielle. We do 3 classes a week and leave it to her she would have more if we lived closer. We do a hour and half commute by bus faithfully and will be back next year... Looking forward to a class w Debbie, Deaviyon and tina

My daughter danced at this studio short term back in 20015-2016 which I do realize was quite a few…read moreyears ago. Our experience was pretty normal and not very unusual. However I will say I was not enthused when it came to paying I distinctly remember the owner making us a very young couple feel bad when it came down to paying our bill. Looking back we don't appreciate the rude remarks very unprofessional.

We went for a puff and paint. Very cool vibe. The instructor was patient and helpful. Nice timeread more

Great space to learn any dance style. I love the vibe! Average size studios…read more Accessible parking and entrance.

Perfect match! Our…read moredaughter has been taking ballet lessons for years, so when we had to stop sending her to classes over a year ago for financial reasons, it was a source of regret for all of us. She really enjoys ballet and dance in general and we wanted to get her back into classes as soon as we could. Several months ago, we were driving by and our sharp-eyed Miss spots Dance 101 through the car window. When the time came that we felt comfortable sending her to ballet again, this was the first place my wife wanted to check out. She liked what she saw from the very start. It was a very new place, but they seemed to have the professionalism and approach that we thought would be right for our daughter. We started her up and she clicked with her teacher right away. The folks here are rigorous and thorough with lessons, but fun and with a laid-back attitude. The clincher came when we went to Barry's Dance Theatre Shop in Scottsdale to get our daughter fitted for new pointe shoes. We told him that we started her up at Dance 101 and his eyes lit up, "Oh you're seeing Emily!" That was all I needed to hear. If Dance 101 has the Barry seal of approval, it's good enough for me. He's been in the biz for years and knows his stuff. If you are thinking about starting your child off in dance, this is the perfect spot. If your child is no newbie but still needs to continue her or his education, they have a place ready for her or him here. Bringing business to great businesses is what I'm all about. Letting all of you know about Dance 101 and places like it is the main reason why I'm on Yelp.

Still dancing at Dance 101 after all these years! One of my kids has been working with Miss Emily…read morefor 5 years and continues to improve in tap, contemporary and hip hop. My other kiddo takes adult tap class with me and I started hip hop this year too. Love everything about this studio!

I adore this studio! I danced here from age 3-17. I think I spent more time with my dance teachers…read morethan my actual parents for a few years there! When my daughter turned three we were the first to enroll for the year. She LOVES it just as much, if not more, than I did! This is her second year and she still loves every second. She has the same combo teacher I had. Miss Jennifer is not to be trifled with, she instills discipline and learning ears into her dancers but in the most loving way. The dancers adore her. I adore her!! If you're looking for a dance studio that truly cares about your kids, this is it. There's no gimmicks, there's no upselling, it's not commercial. Jeanne's school of dance, (now JEM Dance) has always been and will always be a family business. I recommend them to every person who shares the love of dance.

My experience with the school is limited to that of a grandparent going to see her granddaughter in…read moreher performance here. My 5 year old granddaughter was in a Christmas dance performance that was put on by this studio. It was not a grand performance but a family performance in the studio itself with costumes supplied by the studio. The teacher was amazing and I could see that my granddaughter absolutely worships her. She had gone to a different school before which was not personal and terribly commercial. I can see that this teacher really cares about the children and their dance performance which is reflected in the skills that my Eowyn has learned. The dance performance didn't cost any money for admission or for costumes and they didn't try to sell anything to us afterwards. It was simply a Christmas gift to the families and the students and it was so greatly appreciated. I am very grateful that my granddaughter goes to this school where they care so much about their students

We have been coming here since 2016. The teachers are incredible. The facility is unassuming, but…read moredon't let that deter you. The dedication and time the teachers invest into their students stands out above other studios. We have been very happy to be a part of the TDA family!

Attended their Christmas program at the Chandler Performing Arts Center and it was outstanding…read more Would recommend it to everyone.

Truly a "Home Away From Home " - Ms. Ann and the entire team at DSD is incredibly talented,…read moreprofessional, kind, and courteous. The dance studio is warm, inviting, and has a very comfortable atmosphere. The other families are all very nice and the studio is intimate with a warm family feel - perfect for dancers and their families. My kids have been enrolled with this dance school and I feel that My investment has really paid off for them within their dance skills, personal confidence , posture, and communication skills. We have made an entire dance family and couldn't be more thrilled. Highly recommend this dance studio 100 percent !

My daughter has been dancing at Desert Star Dance for the past ten years, and I honestly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this studio. From her very first class as a young child to now as a confident, skilled dancer, the growth I've seen in her--both as a performer and as a person--has been incredible. It's our home away from home. Thanks DSD!

Very Unprofessional place. They do not answer the phone but have an out dated message on an…read moreanswering machine, with a promise to return call. I have been calling for months to try and enroll my grand daughter in dance. Finally I drove to the studio, they are only open 4-8pm. I started calling at 415pm finally after an hour I got a live person on the phone. Was told she didnt know about enrollment, that Stephanie was in charge. Stephanie finally did call me, I was told that the studio was open the next evening and that she would be there, I told her I didnt want to drive out if she would not be there. Stephanie assured me she and the other girl in charge of enrollment would be there til 8pm. I drove over 7pm, when I arrived I was greeted by the sign with half the lights burned out, not a good sign. I little girl was sitting at the front desk, a slow moving women emerged from a back room. I asked for Stephanie, was told she had already left. She asked if she could help me. I asked if she knew about enrollment, she said no but here take and registration form.. Not impressed by this place. If this is a sign of how they do business, what can the dance lessons be like? Hum run dont walk from this place. I am going to look into other classes around the valley. Jeanne Wright needs to take a more involved roll in this place.

I would not recommend this studio at ALL. I took my daughter there this past year even though the…read moreprofessionalism of this studio needs great improvement. You never know who is going to be at the desk and the studio is in need of a full deep cleaning. Very grungy and dusty. My daughter liked her teachers as did I until the weeks prior to the recital. I was told by one teacher not to come to pictures in costumes because another little girl did not get her costume....... I was sent an email the day prior to pictures that things had changed and to come in costume. Well I guess I am not someone who looks @ my email everyday and did not get the message. I was very very upset...... Her teacher was very rude about the whole situation. I was wondering why calls on an actually phone were not made!!! Then the night of her recital I was unaware of the dance lineup..... because my daughter was in two classes. I needed time to go back and change her between performances.Ten minutes before show started they handed out programs. There are 50 plus dances and my daughters were put back to back and they even left her name out of the program for her second class. This meant NO time to get her changed. I had to miss her performance to wait back stage and change her into another costume so she could get back on stage. They didn't even care. So unprofessional!!! The women who run this place are more concerned with their daughters being in all the classes then taking care of a business. One last note..... very sad..... as I was going to grab my daughter after her performances I saw a teacher scolding her students for not remembering the dance on stage...... these are young kids. I was flabbergasted. I will never never go back to that studio and would not recommend parents take there children there.

Best acting studio in Arizona…read more Mrs. Carla is the best acting coach you'll ever find. she'll tell you the most motivating things and teaches you stuff you can't learn anywhere else. she's so sweet, and her critiques are great. Definitely helped me become a better actress As long as I live in AZ, i'll always go to her

Carla's class is fantastic! I have met so many people who are actively working the industry in…read moreArizona, Los Angeles, Texas and Atlanta! She has such great stories and lessons and she helps make you feel like you can really explore in your craft! We take the time to push ourselves every week. She has helped pass on wonderful advice and knowledge from her late husband Bill and her son Steve! If you are looking for a place to push yourself and really learn about the industry, Howey's is your place to do it!