Love this dance studio! Growing up in NJ, I went to a family owned studio so it was nice to find a…read moreplace similar in Tampa for my daughters. The owners are wonderful, as is the entire staff. And the demonstrators, who are some of the older dancers at the studio, are also so amazing with the kids. They offer a wide variety of classes (tap, jazz, ballet, acro, etc) once the dancers are of the right age to start them, as well as having a killer competition team. This summer (2021) they offered camps in addition to summer classes. Both of my daughters participated in camp, and they loved sharing all the fun activities & dancing they did during the day. I recommend Dancemakers to all of my mom friends in the area when they're looking for a local studio. We look forward to our many years at this studio!

The studio is good we've gone for years, except for the passive aggressive emails I've gotten from…read morewhoever answers their emails or runs their office when I've had just basic questions. Other than that, the dance TEACHERS have been nice.

We started here with my two daughters in January and they have loved it. This is our first time…read moredoing dance and both girls love their teachers and have learned so much. The studio is so cute. Highly recommend for all beginners.

We have had a wonderful time at All That Dance and recommend this studio! Our daughter began her…read morefourth year dancing here this fall. The teachers are wonderful and I also highly respect the owner, Lindsey, who has always been helpful and kind. In addition to dance classes for kids, All That Dance also offers adult dance classes which I have found to be very accommodating regardless of previous dance experience - which is ideal because you get a great workout in a fun environment. I am grateful that All That Dance has created such welcoming classes for their students, both kids and adults. Parent communication has been great and if I ever have questions there are multiple avenues to chat with someone.

My preschool daughter has been taking a combined ballet/acro/hiphop class for the past few months…read more She loves it! The instructor is full of energy and enthusiasm, and even the shiest little girls at the start became active participants by the third week. I'm going to look to both summer camp and future dance classes here for my daughter so long as she enjoys dancing.

We love, love Ms. Lisa's Dance, especially Ms. Yazzie and Ms. Morgan! My daughter has been there…read morefor two years and has grown so much as a dancer.

I have tried a few dance studios in the Tampa area, but Tonos Latin Dance Studio is hands down the…read morebest. Carlos is an incredible instructor. He's patient, dedicated, and makes sure every student understands the steps. What I also love is that he creates a fun, supportive atmosphere where everyone feels included and encouraged. He ensures that the students are connected and now I have gained an amazing community of friends. If you're looking for great instruction and a welcoming vibe, Tonos is the place to go.

I highly recommend Tonos for any level of Latin dancer. We've take Latin dance classes from four…read moredifferent schools. Carlos of Tonos Latin Dance is great. We've made a big leap in progress in just two months. He makes the classes a lot of fun and keeps them moving so you get the most out of each class. He also fosters a great group of students who are a blast to hang out with at latin social nights. We've had epic times out dancing!

Unfortunately, this studio is not a place that I would highly recommend…read more The owner and management is not a professional and that was my biggest turn off. The inside of the studio is spacious, most often it was cleaned once a week which for the amount of traffic that goes through there-that is not enough. The billing can be tricky and very hard to follow. Communication to the 'teams' isn't great, I learned that from a seasoned mom and boy was she right. A lot of turnover for the instructors which says a lot about the management of the studio. Parking can be very tight and so full at times you can't get a spot.

Ambiance: 7 out of 10; Service: 8.5 out of 10;…read more Price: $ out of $$$$; Covid Safety: Masks required, enforced. Took salsa classes here with Jae Phillips Dance Studios and had a whole blast. It was clean, fun and we'll run studio. Really enjoyed it here. Safe space for people of color.

Can`t Even Get Someone From Judy`s Dance Academy To Call Me Back Trying To Inquire About Adult…read moreBallet Classes

This place has been here 25 years, and I'm the first to review - truly an honor!…read more JDA teaches dance from the littlest walker through experienced young adults (and, once per year, a bunch of goofy, self-aware dads). The classes are reasonably relaxed and very kid-friendly with the youngest, letting little ones get introduced to dance in a welcome way. More advanced classes branch off into specific styles and levels of skill, adding to the variety of classes available. These lessons all culminate in the big annual recital in June, where everyone shows off their skills. Additional classes lead to additional costumes and costs though, so just know that it can get expensive. Since I've only got a very little one, I haven't hit any restrictive cost paywalls. But she loves dancing and the classes are so well geared towards her age group that we'll surely be staying for a long time.

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.

We are entering our 7th year attending classes at this studio and our daughter loves coming here…read more We actually live far at least 30 minutes away and travel 5-6x a week for our daughter to train with this amazing dance family. Starting from recreational classes 1x week, our daughter is now part of their competition team the past 3 years. Teachers are passionate and loves the students.

My daughter has been dancing here since she was two. This is her eighth recital with VSOD and she…read moreloves it! I love the personal relationships that are built here. When you walk in you're greeted by name. Victoria is always available to address any questions or concerns that may arise. My daughter has had several teachers over the years depending on which classes she took and the staff is amazing! Each take the time to help the children individually and push them at their performance level. Even after a move to Tampa several years ago, I still make the weekly drive to allow my daughter to stay at Victoria's! To respond to the previous person: As with everything, there are reasons behind it. Having been a backstage mom for several years, I can tell you it is impossible to memorize hundreds of students, their parents, and their custody arrangements. They dismiss after the recital by song, with police escort. Only those having a matching wristband to their child is able to pick up the child. The children love being backstage, and it isn't as stressful on the children as it is the parents. The recital process is thoroughly explained when you choose whether or not to participate. It is not mandatory. As far as the fees go: in any extra-curricular activity, there are fees and extras needed aside from program fees. We love it there!