My daughter and I have both been taking classes here for about a year. She is 4, and taking…read morecreative movement wth Miss Emma. Everyone here is so sweet and patient with the children, but they also care about proper ballet technique and training. I'm so glad to have found this school for her. After bringing her here, I found they also have lots of classes for adults as well! I have been taking the beginning / intermediate drop in ballet classes and they are fabulous. I danced when I was younger but there are also students who are starting out as adults. The classes are challenging and the teachers are so supportive and kind, while offering helpful corrections. I honestly couldn't recommend this studio more, they are legit!

My daughter is so very happy here! She's excited to get ready for class and rehearsal, and has so…read moremuch to tell me when I pick her up. It's fulfilling and relieving to see my dancer finally find her ballet home (as well as other styles-contemp and jazz classes are her favorites!). Owners Renee and David are talented and just good people. Their staff is wonderful and all have made an impact on my daughter. She's inspired and improving every day! She's also already made good friends and as a matter of fact, having a late dinner together after tonight's Nutcracker rehearsal. If you're looking for knowledge, expertise and mentorship as well as a fun, comfortable and safe studio, this is it. You'll not only see your child grow as a dancer but also as a more confident, focused young person.

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for nearly 11 years now. I cannot be any more grateful…read moreto Leslie and her staff for helping her become such a beautiful dancer. CSDA has taught her to demonstrate grit, work hard and be disciplined! It's been such a beautiful journey!!

The past year my 9-year-old daughter has been attending "Center Stage." As she had no dance…read moreexperience we enrolled her in an introductory Hip Hop class, which she loved. Soon after, she invited 3 of her school friends, who also attended Newcomb Academy to join the class. After the first year's recital they all decided to continue Hip Hop, additionally adding a Jazz class. Before I continue with this review, I must confirm we have had no issues with her dance instructor "Miss Emily." Emily was always kind, patient, fun and well equipped to instruct multiple dancers ranging in ages 7-9 years old. My daughter and her friends adored Emily and were very sad to leave her class. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago we had a very unprofessional, shocking incident occur with Leslie, one of the owners. When I picked my daughter up after class, I noticed that one of the dancers in her class was crying uncontrollably. Another mom from class was trying to comfort the girl while she waited for her mother. I walked over to see if I could be any assistance, but she was crying so badly she was unable to speak and tell me what occurred. Soon after my daughter and one of her friends who was trying the class to possibly join had no problem telling me what occurred. They let me know that while Miss Emily was changing the studio music Leslie took it upon herself to walk over to the classroom and reprimand, and yell at the class, and call out the student in tears for standing behind the studio barre. She screamed at the little girl to come over to her, sternly yelled in her face that she was "disrespectful, breaking the rules by standing behind the barre. She demanded that the little girl apologize to her. Additionally, she told the class "This was her studio, if they weren't going to listen, she would cancel the class, and they were all disrespectful." This resulted in the little girl running to the restroom, locking herself in the bathroom and crying for the remainder of the class. My daughter let me know that you could hear this little girl crying in the bathroom through the music the remainder of the class. Sadly, my daughter said Miss Emily, who was trying to comfort the little girl told her "Don't worry, Miss Leslie has made me cry before too." My daughter and her friends told me they feared the "old, mean lady" and felt so bad for their dance friend. Yelling at a child is NEVER acceptable, especially in a business setting. I have never once gotten complaints from Miss Emily, Leslie, or any of the other owners that this class had disciplinary problems or any other issues for that matter. Why Leslie thought it was ok to yell at the class, with empty threats and aggressive behavior I will never understand. Another mother that was present at pick-up admitted that she has seen Leslie yell at staff and dancers 2x prior to this incident. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! It's clear to me that Leslie has been getting away with abusive behavior for YEARS. I am truly disappointed that her behavior has been overlooked for so long. I started to re-read older Yelp reviews and realized she has several negative reviews. I am so sad I didn't investigate reviews further before taking my daughter and asking multiple friends of hers to join this studio. When I wrote the studio to let them know I would be canceling classes due to this incident and that I wanted a refund on my recital costume they responded with "Your check is in the mail." There was no apology, no explanation, nothing. We were clearly just a number to the studios pocket-book. Myself, and 4 other families have taken our children out of this school due to this incident. I would not recommend this studio! If you are ok with the potential of your child being screamed at or embarrassed in front of a class, this would be a great studio for you. It only took one incident for me to know this type of behavior is not ok. I really hope Emily realizes she doesn't need to put up with this type of abusive behavior and finds another studio to share her talent with.i

Incredibly family friendly staff, great technical training with the opportunity to perform/compete…read morebut none of the pressure of other studios. Such a great environment for the entire family!

I am so glad to be part of the Melody's Dance Theatre family. I am a current student and I love…read morebeing able to dance in places such as Knott's Berry Farm, our Christmas show, and the OC fair. My teachers are great and they make classes really fun. Mrs. Heidi, Mrs. Kimmie, Ms. Maddie, Ace, and Mrs. Melody are such awesome teachers. Go Melodie's!

My granddaughter,(age 4), has been taking dance here since she was three. Her mom, my daughter,…read morealso started at age 3, and she's now 40. Miss Annie is in charge of the smaller children and she is absolutely supreme. She knows how to handle the children. She keeps them focused. She lets them be little. They have so much fun. Technique is stressed and of course, that is the building block of all dance.

I absolutely love dancing with Impact, I'm so glad we found them! I highly recommend Impact to…read moreanyone looking for an amazing dancing experience. They have a great variety of dance styles and types and the teachers and staff are amazing and super friendly!

My daughter loves taking lessons with Freckled Frog! She's always excited to tell me about her time…read morein class when I pick her up. The teachers are nice and responsive whenever I have questions. 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter enjoys her dance class and her teacher! Very professional and nice staff.read more

As someone who has been in and out of enrollment at multiple other Bollywood dance studios for the…read morepast 10 years like RRB and Amna, NDM is by far the best out of all of them. If you are genuinely looking to improve your dance skills, become more precise, and better express yourself on stage, based on what I have seen, NDM is the most effective at achieving this. I want to emphasize that I would say that I improved as much in one month at NDM as I did in three months at other schools. I hate the tuition as well, but despite that, I would say that NDM is worth the investment due to the quality of education and experience.

My 5 year old daughter and I joined NDM this year and we took part in the Shaadi recital less than…read morea week ago. What an experience it was! I was lucky to watch a lot of the show, and I was dancing in my seat and in my heart the entire time. From the song selection that ranged from golden era to now, to the sharp and elegant choreography from every number... and even the dazzling costumes and colors representing SHAADI all across India, I was just blown away and feeling so much pride to be part of this Bollywood dance show. My dance teacher is Mr. Nakul himself, and to say this man is passionate is an understatement. He has dedicated his life to Bollywood dance. I appreciate his style, approach, and commitment to every student as a teacher. He is strict, precise, and his choreography is authentic to Bollywood. He ensures that the whole team meets his vision for the steps he's teaching - and that extreme attention to detail is what I believe sets him and his team apart. I enjoy dance class so much because of Mr. Nakul's energy and the team spirit he helped create in the class. Though I've danced and performed most of my life, this is the first time I'm learning dance professionally through a school. Let me say... I've learned so much as a dancer in the last 9 weeks, and I am very excited to keep learning from the very best! My daughter was in Ms. Ambika's class and my whole family cried happy tears watching her up there doing her performance with such confidence! She was lip-singing, showing Bollywood-esque sassy expressions, and doing those strong, not subtle, tumkas! All I can think is she's only 5 right now... and she's already a star! We owe this to her teacher and NDM studios for (1) creating an environment where the youngest of the batch feel safe, prepared, and are having so much fun to be themselves, (2) setting the bar high so the kids can prove all they got, and (3) for putting on such fantastic productions for our kids to take part in and get inspiration from. Mr. Nakul - I respect you. You have opened up a whole world for me and my soul. Thank you for bringing Bollywood to the USA many years ago with SYTYCD - I'm so very proud to be part of your studio. It is really an honor and a privilege.

Great atmosphere to learn and grow within the flamenco community. And when I say "community", I…read moremean this is a place where everyone is welcome and encouraged. Friends are made instantly, and no one is left discouraged. If you've ever wanted to learn to dance flamenco I highly recommend this school. Sarah and her instructors are incredible.

This studio views students as a source of profit rather than as learners seeking to grow…read moreTuition totals $2,657 per year, which is a steep price for instruction that does not deliver proportional value. The advertised intro offer of $39.99 for two weeks is also misleading. It covers only two classes, which is not enough time to evaluate whether the studio is a good fit. Presenting it as a two-week trial feels disingenuous. Fees do not stop there. Students must pay additional charges to participate in performances, and costumes are not included. Families are not allowed to record the shows, which forces students to buy professional photos or videos if they want a record of their performance. Meanwhile, the teacher continues expanding to new studios, which raises questions about where the money is going Between the high tuition, constant add-on costs, and inconsistent instruction, this studio offers poor value. Students deserve transparency, structure, and respect for their investment. Unfortunately, none of that is present here.

Ashley was my daughter's first dance teacher at Hermosa School of Dance. She was firm and kind and…read moretaught my daughter to love dance.

Miss Ashley and her friend taught a group of young party-goers a very cute (and appropriate!) hip…read morehop dance at a 10 year old girl's birthday party in Huntington Beach about 6 years ago. It was fantastic!!! The children and adults had a really great time. To this day, the children who went still remember the dance and all agree it was the best birthday party they've been to (and they're all about 16-17 now). Ashley has the utmost patience, her knowledge of dance and how children learn is unparalleled and she's sweet as pie while staying professional, which makes her easy and fun to work with. If I could give her 10 stars, I would!