My daughter began dancing at Carolina Dance Center at age five. She's now 17. She has taken both…read morejazz and ballet. Ultimately, she chose ballet and loved it so much that she joined the ballet company associated with the studio. It is a wonderful program that focuses on good dance technique and nurtures growth and confidence. When my daughter decided she wanted to get more serious in ballet, her teachers were right there to help her in her journey. and passion. It's a strong program that has built a community that feels like family. I've made wonderful friends and love to watch the older dancers mentoring the younger dancers. It's a wonderful dance program. The adult classes are fun also if any parents want to participate while their kids are in class.

My daughter has danced at CDC since 2016 and it has been a wonderful experience. She has been…read moresupported, challenged and encouraged by her teachers over the years. Whether your child likes ballet or tap or jazz, all of the teachers are excellent and they have opportunities to pursue more competitive levels if they would like.

Absolutely loved my visit to the Hayti Heritage Center for their monthly poetry night. It was…read morehosted in a large hall that looks just like a sanctuary with bench pews. It feels like an auditorium because of the wrap around balcony seating at the top. I enjoyed the architecture and admired the large chandelier! The center honors the historic Hayti neighborhood in Durham and host all types of cultural and artistic performances to include concerts, African dance classes, yoga, and guest speaker events. I'm really looking forward to their upcoming film festival in March!

We've driven by here plenty of times and finally attended an event in the historic hall that used…read moreto be a church. It was a free discussion of arts but the venue was appropriate as well. The hall had fine stained glass and a layout that puts most everyone close to the stage. It was a beautiful site and we'd love to come back for an actual performance.

My daughters Girl Scout troop visited and everyone was so friendly and accommodating! The staff…read moreseem to really love the animals and take care of them! They showed the girls how to brush the horses and some info on how to care for them and be safe while riding them. They also had bunnies, dogs, cats, goats, chickens, pigs, roosters and peacocks! It was such a fun experience for girls and parents alike! would recommend!

Went to the pool as a guest. There was food and alcohol available for purchase, 3 fantastic…read moreslides, an awesome kid pool, and a few shady shelters if the sun became too much. The bathrroms were clean and cool. Cant wait to go back!

We are not members of North Ridge Country Club but recently had the opportunity to host our…read moredaughters wedding reception in the grand ballroom. Our experience with NRCC from start to finish has been exceptional and we would be thrilled to host another event there should we have the opportunity. Cam, the events coordinator at NR was excellent to work with. We meet 4 times prior to the wedding and she was always extremely well organized and professional. She kept the many details straight, provided excellent suggestions and had a fun and pleasant manner. On the actual wedding day, Cam was helpful, calm and gave us the sense that she was completely committed to making sure everything was perfect. We enjoyed having her be a part of the day and despite her completely professional manner, consider her a friend. The rest of the staff also exceeded our expectations. From the sweet women who serve as receptionists in the lobby, to all of the wait staff - we did not encounter one person who was not doing their job with excellence. The ballroom itself is a gorgeous room with soaring ceilings and spectacular chandeliers. When we added the custom linens, that are part of the wedding package, flowers and candlelight, we had truly breathtaking setting that will live long in our memories. Our guests raved about the food as well. The appetizers were served by waiters and were so plentiful some guests told me that they had to finally say no to save room for dinner! The meal was served very efficiently and elegantly. The food was hot, presented well and comparable in quality to a fine restaurant. We recommend North Ridge with great enthusiasm as a wedding venue. The only regret I have is how quickly the night passed by. Thank you to Cam and all the other staff for helping make our daughters wedding one of the most memorable nights of our lives.

Everything went well!! Great owner, great time, and definitely will be back! This location offers…read moreso many creative things!

After seeing a Groupon for the school and making sure their schedule fit for my little girl I…read moresigned her up for class. I didn't know what to expect as it was my first experience going to dance school and NOT being the dancer. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Ms. Rhonda mans the front desk and she is extremely friendly and knowledgable. She immediately made me feel comfortable and made sure I had everything we would need for class. They will order anything you might need and are not pushy about it in the least. My daughter is 2.5 and loves the class. She loves her teacher and each week looks forward to the class. The best part that even at her young age she is actually learning, which as a dancer at one time makes me so happy. Once our Groupon time frame was over, there was no pressure to continue with classes but we have. I am very happy with our experience so far and hopefully will continue to be so for years to come!

"Security is not our responsibility ". This is a quote from the office manager when I said I was…read moreconcerned about the teacher opening the door for the 5 and younger and letting them loose without checking for an adult. OM told me this is not a school. It is not their responsibility to make sure our kids are safe. This after I found a baby sleeping in a running car in the parking lot. Parent was in a back room, with all adults, eating lunch. OM told me they were taking turns checking on him so he was ok, even though car could not be seen from the school door. She then reprimanded ME for saying I find that disgusting, in front of the babies sister. How would sister have felt if police came or if child was abducted or died??? If this is how they protect their own, its no wonder they refuse to protect ours. Chaos and disorganization are overwhelming. No one seems to have any solid grasp on how to run this place. They insist you wear certain colors and styles, but don't know what that is? Set up an event to size and order all outfits... but then no one knew what we needed. Ended up spending more than necessary bc they weren't sure!!! The kicker is my account information is trapped in their system! I tried to delete my account and cc information but it is not an option! What!!? How can they hold my card and personal information hostage. This is terrifying and unacceptable. No where on the site does it have the option to delete my account. Don't trust them. They are money hungry with no concern for your child.

Awesome experience for our 6 year old who just went to Camp for Footloose!! He is still singing and…read more"acting" a week later!!! It was amazing that the Director Blair and her team could put this production together in 5 days! We can't wait for another theatrical camp or trac out to see this 6 year " act and sing" again! Check this Raleigh Gem out!

If you are not sending your child to Durant Road Musical Theatre because of the review below then…read moreyou shouldn't because obviously that isn't true. First of all I'm sorry that your kids part got taken away but if you didn't put it on the conflict sheet than maybe you should have thought about it. Mary poppins is going straight to MTI and they need all your child's time and effort put into it. second they tell you before the show starts that they don't give refunds so maybe you should have thought of that before signing up for something so important. Third how dare you call Dean and Debbie rude and passive aggressive it seems to me that you are acting more like that then they ever would so maybe you should check yourself before writing another bad review about them on here. I've been there for three years now and it's been the best three years of my life so if you would kinda not go back that would be awesome because DRMT doesn't need your negative attitude there thanks and goodbye.

As someone who has been through some bad experiences with directors, I can 100% say that the…read moremembers of DRMT are some of the most accepting people ever! They always attempt to make everyone feel as comfortable as they can when in the process of doing a show. Not to mention the amazing choreography that has been done by this group, it's truly an amazing sight to see all these kids growing through musical theatre, and having so much fun along the way. Highly recommend, if you're both new and experienced you'll love this theatre!