Our daughter has been attending Sugarloaf Performing Arts for a number of years now, and she LOVES it! S.P.A. has a reputation for providing excellent dance, tumble and drama instruction to beginning, intermediate, advanced, and pre-professional dancers. The studios are clean, the instructors are among the best in the field, but most importantly, the students really seem to encourage and look after one another. I've observed other dance studios at competitions, and I frequently wonder if their students have the same camaraderie that I see with the students at S.P.A. Additionally, I'm proud of the age appropriate costumes S.P.A. chooses - especially compared with some of the tacky and inappropriate outfits worn elsewhere. If you have a child interested in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, tumble, etc., do yourself a favor and check out Sugarloaf Performing Arts. read more

Not my style but when I feel disrespected something has to be done. I never checked to see reviews or anything about this school and to my surprise the feeling is shared. My wife (thank god, deals with schools and so on but last week when I went to see my daughter in practice after 1 hour or so I had something to take care of out the school and was to go back and pick up my daughter. My wife told me Lori Zamzow is the owner and I went over to let her know that my daughter would miss 2 shows on the 20th and 21st because I had booked in April a family trip to celebrate her 15th birthday. She did not even let me start talking, She ignored me and said to talk to Brooke Burgess (School Director) I said, I was told it was going to be difficult and they both looked at each other but I still went to talk to Burgess. I let her know that my daughter would be missing 2 shows me thinking is the right thing to do but nope, what a mistake, Burgess had no idea on what to do and went back to Lori Zamzow. She came over and told me about the commitment and all on the contract and I said, I understand but when the trip was made I chose the dates I did base on last years show dates (picture of last year schedule attach) She said to me that I need to cancel the trip I said I cant. told me to get my money back, I said impossible. Told me of the contract and I said I understand but I cant re-schedule this trip, ships don't leave at my convenience and I already had made a payment back in April for over 10k. At the end of the conversation I did say that the situation was making my blood boil and I took full responsibility for booking this trip thinking school would be over by the 18th but no, It did not work out that way. After almost 4 years committed to making sure this company gets paid on time, credit card on file for automatic payments and my wife taking my kid there and me after work picking her up what did Lori Zamzow do? she told Brooke Burgess like 20 min after I left the school to call me and she said, can you cancel that trip? Can you get a refund? can your reschedule? NO NO NO, this is a bully that barks because they know they have are kids there and they know how to crush them. She kicked my daughter out of: The Nativity Ballet show The NUTcracker show and all company pieces and future performances . Also, kicked her out her company beginning the next evening Nov 21st. I can understand being charged the $300 dollars If my daughter wanted to quit company, but all of the above looks very personal to me. Someone there also made a treat via email to send my account (1000% on time payments) to collections. what? Email is also attached. To my point, Bully and bark and keep talking and treating people the way you do, The only reason I don't yank my kid out of there is because from something this sad she said to me that she likes her teachers and friends. She will learn soon that when you are a paying client is true that customers are not always right, being a business owner my self, I would never treat someone like that. I told my daughter that this will make her stronger, because if for having a father that wanted to do the right thing and for this company to treat my daughter like that is unacceptable. My understanding is that many parents have pulled there kids out, I want out but my kid at 14 has no idea what a bully is, I do. I will keep supporting my kid no matter what and one last thing, care full if English is not your first language, Some there act like they cant understand you and for some sick sad reason they think is funny. Can you relate ? read more

Absolutely love SPA. My daughter feels at home here, loves her teachers, and the instruction is excellent. Glad we made the move and would recommend them to anyone looking for a dance studio. read more

Saw Nutcracker here. Nice venue. Not pretentious at all, but very comfortable. Good sound, no bad seats. The ballet production was good too. Creative with the sets! read more

We have been at this studio for over 10 years. During that time, my daughters have taken a wide range of dance classes as well as tumble. The teachers are excellent, and I learn a lot about dance because my daughters critique each other at home, using dance terminology and giving corrections. Every spring, when it's time to register for classes, we discuss whether or not dance continues to be an interest, and every year, it is a resounding, "YES!!" My older daughter is now in college, and while she loves it, she misses being in classes at SPA. The studio is filled with staff who are good teachers but also care about their students, are good role models, and make a positive difference in their students' lives. read more

We went here yesterday to watch The Nutcracker ballet. The venue itself is lovely. It was very crowded, but it was spacious enough for comfort. The concession stand is a bit lacking (resembles a movie theater concession stand with the addition of mini bottles of wine/beer in the can). Parking is a cinch. I absolutely am NOT a fan of venues that make it hard to park but that was not the case at Sugarloaf Performing Arts. If I had a choice between watching a show held in Atlanta or Sugarloaf---this would be my go to top choice! read more

Sugarlaof Perfoming Arts is a top of the line dance studio. I highly recommend to everyone who has a dancer. Over the years I have seen my shy timid daughter grow into a beautiful confident dancer. I have never been disappointed in a performance. We initially placed our daughter in dance to help her overcome fears and insecurities, we had no idea how being at Sugarloaf would impact the young lady she is becoming. On the stage and at the studio are two of her favorite places to be now. If you are looking for high quality and training and technique along with teachers that care, I don't believe you will find a better place. read more

Sugarloaf Performing Arts offers first rate instruction in both dance and tumble all in an amazing facility. The instructors are highly trained professionals who work to help every dancer obtain their personal best. As a long time student and company member my daughter has learned so many useful life skills (discipline, commitment, teamwork, time management, etc) in addition to continuing to grow and improve as a dancer each and every year. I personally drive almost 20 miles one way multiple times a week because I feel SPA offers the best program in Gwinnett county. read more

SPA is run by a dictator who has to have the final say for every student even if they are not in her class. Once a year she sits in the various classes and based on that ONE class she determines what level your child will be allowed to move to. But BEWARE, technique, skill or talent have nothing to do with whether or not your child advances or progresses. It actually has everything to do with whether or not she's one of the favorites. The director micro manages everything right down to the kind of pointe shoes she thinks your kid should wear. The teachers appear to have no say so or input in any decision. If you ask them anything their answer always begins with "I will have to ask Ms.Lori". The Directors attention revolves around only those who are in company therefore, you will only get to see your child perform once a year and that is for the recital which last year was done in a tiny HS auditorium with limited seats. Other notables, the front office people are rude and the studios are old and dirty. read more