I can highly recommend this dance studio - our experience has been great - for tap, jazz and modern…read moredance instruction, AND the musical theater camps that are held in the summer. (They are now offering musical theater jazz during the school year). Both of my kids (ages 9 and 7) dance at BSCH. If your kid loves tap dance, this is where you go in the Triangle area to learn how to tap. We drive 30 minutes from Durham to get here. The instructors for the most part have all been students of Gene Medler, the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (tap company) meets here, and the NC Rhythm Tap Festival is held at the dance studio every year. The studio has one room dedicated to tap dance and it is flooded with light! As far as jazz and modern instruction goes- t he teachers are very gifted instructors and while the classes are "fun" I know that my kids are learning technical skills that translate over to other dance forms (like tap). The recitals are held on Memorial Day weekend but are split between two days so parents aren't "stuck" in a very, very long performance (which was my first experience as a dance mom - lol - at a different studio). I appreciate that recitals are tasteful and choreography is truly moving (last year's advanced modern, jazz and tap performances were very artistic versus "showy"). Additionally, more advanced dancers are involved in the choreography of their end of year recital which I imagine is very meaningful to those dancers. The location of the studio is great. I often times drop my kids off and run errands or sit at a cafe or take a yoga class or go rock climbing. Additionally, while I've never needed to use it, the studio has a small playground in the back of the building. As a parent that is new to dance (in other words, I did not dance as a kid or ever as an adult) there are a lot of questions I don't even know I'm supposed to be asking, but my experience is that the studio's administrator is very good at her job. I get all the emails I need in order to know how to maneuver my family through the dance options, payment schedules, recitals, etc. Also, at the end of every year, dancers get a sort of "report card" with praise and future dance style and level recommendations. My older kid really loved reading how much her teachers enjoyed having her in class!

I've taken three ballet classes here and I've been very satisfied with the instruction and class…read moreatmosphere. I've only taken intermediate classes, so I can't speak for more basic or more advanced instruction. My one gripe is that the Ballet School does not allow regular walk-ins. They will let you try out your first class for free, but from then on, they require dancers to purchase a minimum of 9 classes. I assume this is to encourage retention, but really, the policy discourages me from attending class at all just because I can't commit to one class per week. Bummer.

So glad my daughter dances at Renner, great teachers, brand new state of art studio.... she…read moreabsolutely loves her Renner family.

My daughter has been dancing competitively for almost a decade now at a top notch dance company in…read moreWestern Wake, and we decided the time was right to try a different studio. I had heard mixed reviews of Renner, the main complaint being the lack of professionalism and the constant lying from both the owner Summer and the office administrator Debbi. In hindsight, I should've listened to the advice of those telling me to avoid Renner like the plague. Due to COVID, I first contacted Debbi and Summer about starting out with virtual classes. I was given very few options, but decided to enroll in a ZOOM class with Claudia another with Coleen, leaving the option open for adding many more classes in the near future. The first week went fine. Two classes, two successful ZOOM sessions. The second week, however, Colleen neglected to let the virtual dancers into class. After I sent Debbi and Summer and email telling them the situation, I was guaranteed they Colleen "had been talked to" and it was not going to happen again. Well, the following week, Colleen again failed to let the ZOOM dancers into class. Another email was composed to Summer and Debbi and again I was promised that it wouldn't happen again. Another week came and to my surprise, Colleen's class went without a hitch. This time, however, Claudia chose not to let the virtual students in the class, effectively shutting out all ZOOM students. I once again contacted Summer and Debbi and I was offered a make-up class on a different evening. However, after asking several times for the ZOOM codes for this make-up class, I was completely ignored by both. Out of eight classes I had paid for, only three classes were actually held. After inquiring about whether these classes were cancelled, I received a very unprofessional email from Summer making excuses and instead of solving the problem that so many students are having, she placed the blame on everyone else besides herself. If you want to be lied to, if you want to be jerked around, if you want to be a part of a disorganized mess with questionable business practices and mediocre instructors, this place is for you. If not, there are too many honest dance studios in Pittsboro-Cary-Apex-Holly Springs that are leaps and bounds over this amateur-ish operation. Choose one of the others instead.

My daughter has been dancing at Barriskill for the past few years, and over this time, it has…read morebecome apparent to me that the studio owner and the instructors employ a philosophy of instruction that I have to think is rare in this industry. The classes and productions are inclusive of any dancer that is interested in participating, even those who don't take classes at the studio. Dancers of all sizes and shapes are welcome and are all treated in the same respectful way. As the mom of a pre-teenage girl whose body image is still in development, this is a crucial component for me. Secondly, the instructors are personable, approachable, and highly talented, and interested the dancers' development. The instructor who manages the jazz, tap, and musical theater programs provides the choreography for the productions, and the results are a classic, skilled and enthusiastic display of talent. She does not have to rely solely on trendy gimmicks or inappropriate dances to design fantastic pieces, yet the productions and recital dancers stay current with what progressive dancers do. Finally, the owner is flexible, knowledgeable, and professional, and makes sure each dancer is getting individual attention when it is necessary. For any parent looking for a dance school, I would stop by the studio and talk to him. He will let you try a class or two for free to see if your kiddo likes it, and there is so much going on there you are bound to find a place.

This remains one of the worst experiences we've had with any business. Our child was subjected to…read morebullying by the teacher. Weight and controlling weight was frequently discussed and my child was 8 years old. When our child made a friend, the teacher whispered to the other child who then ignored our child. There is clearly a prejudice against children who are neurodivergent or have learning disabilities. We attempted to have a conversation with the owner about the bullying teacher and each time we were sent back to communication with the problematic teacher. The owner blatantly ignored any and all messages we sent to her. When we pulled our child, we went to another school and our child jumped forward in technique by years after only a couple of lessons. And we were told that the techniques our child learned would lead to injuries. I would avoid this place like the plague. There are much, much better places for youth to learn dance.

I love DTS so far! I've only done zumba, but the studio has a great floor (important for my old…read moreknees) and wide open spaces - no worries about bumping into others. Zumba with Bo is the best! I'll be checking out dance classes for more daughter soon and will update my review with more info then.

The level of dance instruction at this place is mediocre at best. The communication to new parents…read moreis very poor in particular. My daughter attended for an entire year, and i never met the owner. The teachers never communicate with parents and the staff in general is not very warm or welcoming. As a new parent there were many procedural things that I was unaware of, and did not know who to ask. The only positive about this place is their all-inclusive tuition packages. Your monthly installment covers classes, costumes, 4 recital tickets, 2 recital programs, & a t-shirt. It is one of the cheapest in the area but I guess you pay for what you get.

3 stars is maybe generous here, but I'd be not so honest to give anything higher. We've been here…read morefor going on a year and my daughter learned more in one day from the princesses at Disney than she has here. The location is great for us and my daughter just likes acting goofy so we let her stay for now. If she continues to be interested, I will put her in a more serious program. On the administrative side, it's been less than stellar given early troubles with costume ordering. We followed details to a T, and as a first time dance mom was a bit neurotic. Costumes arrived and you not only had to melt her I to it, but craftsmanship was poor as there were visible tears in the fabric in multiple spots. Uncertain of what to do, I naturally turned to the dance studio front staff who were rude and basically said I must not have paid attention to the instructions. Needless to say, I was clearly on my own to find a remedy which was not only irritating and confusing but costly. On a side note, and maybe by design but the front lobby is always packed and boiling degrees given it's small cramped size.

I was skeptical to start my daughter in dance lessons at 4 years old, but she expressed a love for…read moredance so we gave Starpath a try. Their teachers really understand and know how to work well with children. I'm amazed at the patience they have with the young age groups and how they can not only keep young ones engaged in a class, but also manage to have relative success in teaching them routines. When my daughter started at Starpath she had a hard time focusing and doing what the class was told to do, but after a few months she was focusing and following instructions better, memorizing steps and routines, showing off what she was learning to us at home, and having a blast with the music and activities incorporated in class. Students are awarded with stars and get a lot of encouragement. They performed their recital at the Carolina Theater. I thought my daughter would be shy on such a large stage, but the teachers gave them multiple opportunities to get a acclimated to it and had practiced with the students so much that they did great. I was so proud to see my daughter front and center in her group on stage performing her choreography and smiling brightly. She loved the experience and is now half way through her second year at Starpath. I love seeing her grow as a dancer and have a great time in class with her friends. The Starlight Tots and Starlight Kids classes have been a great foundation to develop her love of dance and music. Now when she dances, she performs the choreography confidently and really shines.

Such a great studio really great classes. I have taken three classes so far here and I'm very…read moreimpressed with the professional knowledge that all the instructors have. Every class is different keeping it very interesting. Staff is really nice. It's very clean. Check out the intro classes they're free I believe.

They have a terrible contract, which charges you for an entire extra month when you notify them…read moreyou'd like to quit. They do not have enough classes or instructors, making their services borderline fraudulent. You sign up, and then can't take classes! Incredibly frustrating and a total rip-off. Go elsewhere.

We have been taking our child here for years. It's a great place to learn dance. It's a low…read morepressure place that focuses on the joy of movement.

Amazing place! Great teachers and so many fun classes I want to try!…read more Unlike so many people I know, I never took dance growing up, However I have always enjoyed movement and wished I could dance actual steps. All that to say I was super intimidated to take the plunge now, in my late 30s. I started with a Saturday afternoon line dancing workshop. I was immediately put at ease by the friendliness and the diversity of ages, sizes, and shapes of people that I found taking the class with me. After my wonderful experience at the workshop, I signed up for beginning modern jazz. Tracey Durbin is an amazing teacher! I was up-front with her about my lack of experience and nervousness. She put me at ease by reminding me that everyone is here to have fun, period. I have now signed up for my second session and I have no plans to stop!

After nearly 20 years, I started taking dance classes again at TDW at the age of 41. Everyone at…read moreTDW truly made me feel welcome and supported. I am so grateful to TDW for providing me the chance to feel the joy of dance again. When the responsibilities of life become overwhelming, TDW dance class is a place where I can be free. I'm too busy dancing to think about work stress or other worries. If you are looking for a dance studio to rediscover your love of dance, this is the place. This dance program has changed my life! I'm healthier, happier, and feel more connected to my true self! I'm so thankful I found my way back to dance--and to TDW.

I am so thankful I found The Dancer's Workout! It has helped me to reconnect with one of the best…read moreparts of my childhood. The choreography is super cute and changes just often enough to keep you on your toes! With elements of ballet and jazz, plus strength training at the end, this class hits on all levels. On top of it all, Jules and Sara make every class a good time. Highly recommend.