Academy appeared to be everything we wanted when we agreed to participate in a trial session. Was…read moreimpressed with the communication...HOWEVER... the academy did not provide a welcoming environment that makes you want to come back. The information communicated in the email, did not occur, we were not welcomed, given any direction or even introduced to the instructor. I am not sure if the staff felt we were out of place but we sure felt out of place with the treatment given to us as guest. Back to the drawing board.

Updating my review in response to managers response and just the fact that everything truly is well…read moreorganized and my little dancer loves her classes . Though we live in Arlington, we'll continue to drive out to McLean so she can dance where she's comfortable, where she's learning, growing, excelling and where the instructors seem patient, kind and talented. Takes special people to deal with this age group! And their camps are awesome! She had a blast at the unicorn camp this summer.

We have loved loved LOVED Tiny Dancers! They've had many options for in-studio or virtual classes…read morethis year and have followed COVID safe protocols to keep everyone well. The Tiny Dancers Team has been wonderful, professional, and accommodating - a true bright light in a hard year. It's a lovely and clean space and I can't say enough good things about Jenna, Donna, & Emilia. My daughter loves Tiny Dancers!

I can't adequately express what a gift Tiny Dancers has been for our family this summer. Our…read moredaughter - who is a love and so, so very shy - has really come out of her shell over the last few weeks of Tiny Dancers virtual ballet classes and camps. Having these classes and camps to look forward to has been a joy for her and for us, and the studio has added a lot of fun to an otherwise housebound summer. I should add that for us, the excitement that the Tiny Dancers instructors create is about so much more than dance (though we LOVE dance). My daughter will be taking kindergarten virtually this fall - a decision that tears us apart, but that is necessary for our family. Through Tiny Dancers, our daughter has become much more comfortable with online learning - and for us, that makes all the difference. Before we started our Tiny Dancers classes, we were apprehensive about "online kindergarten" - now we feel much more certain that no matter how it goes, she'll be much more comfortable with the format than she would have been otherwise.

We found Perfect Pointe at the start of the pandemic after our daughter's dance studio decided to…read moreclose. She had taken ballet since age 2.5 and was 4.5 when she joined Mr. Phillip's dance combo class during "bring a friend" week. She loved it and decided to sign up for a summer Hip Hop and Tumble class. At the time, the classes were all online and Mr. Phillip still managed to get to know my daughter personally and push her to grow in her dance and tumbling skills through the screen. Once things opened up post-Covid, we continued to take classes at Perfect Pointe in person. My daughter has loved dancing there and even joined one of the competition teams this year. We find that we are at the dance studio often now. But, we still find time to play soccer, do Girl Scouts, and a few other activities. The staff and families at Perfect Pointe are friendly and encouraging, the choreography and costumes are age appropriate, and the variety of dance styles and teachers keep dance interesting for the kids. You will not get a "Dance Moms" vibe from Perfect Pointe. It's been a great place for our family to experience dance in Northern Virginia.

Perfect Pointe has been my daughter's dance studio for 10 years. The teachers and staff are like…read morefamily to us. What I love most about the teachers and classes is how inclusive and loving they are. Students feel valued no matter what their skill level is. They are given room to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. Also, I love that at recital time the students are dressed in age-appropriate costumes with minimal makeup encouraged. We plan to continue with Perfect Pointe for many years to come.

I can't say enough good things about JSDA! Since our family started taking classes, we feel like…read morepart of a community! The teachers and office manager know all of us by name; the teachers take time to get to know their students (what makes them click and inspires them) and the office manager takes time to get to know the parents/caregivers, etc. and makes them feel welcome! During the COVID shutdown, the studio amazingly pivoted to virtual instruction very quickly. We were taking classes online before the schools or other activities were able to make the switch. As restrictions loosened, the studio welcomed in person dancers in a super safe manner and offered virtual instruction for those not comfortable with in person classes. Both were very well done. When school continued to be virtual, the studio offered a scholars program which allowed students to do their school work in the studio and take dance classes during their breaks. It was a social godsend to provide a pod like environment for our kids who craved social interaction, and exercise during virtual school (all done in a safe manner)! I was always impressed with the care the studio took to address the concerns of the various families so that everyone felt comfortable! The dance studio offers a variety of classes for beginners to serious, competitive dancers. I'd like to highlight their unique teen dance program which allows teenagers who are beginning dancers to comfortably take classes with other students their age. You're never too old to start dancing! The dance studio is located in downtown McLean and therefore conveniently located for parents/caregivers who can run meaningful errands nearby while their dancers are in class. But, the studio also has a lovely waiting area if you want to watch the classes on TV. Overall, I highly recommend JSDA's dance studio!

The new studio is loud and the vibrations from music shake the walls. I heard that installation…read moreof soundproofing in the walls and cushioning in the floors was discussed but not done. The dance room doors do not have windows and there is a locked private office which does not have a window in the door (it was stated that the office belongs to the owner, a man). There is also a teachers lounge which is locked. This is concerning because young children are there and private rooms create a safety issue. Most classes are in the evening and the children enter the building through a back door which faces a dark parking lot. There is a small light on the back of the building which was not working and there are no lights in the parking lot. Studios in the area charge less and offer more.

Great People‼ Great dance teachers‼ very caring environment, and they are really concerned with the…read moresafety of the children. Overall great experience.‼

From the owner: Welcome to Artistic Dance Xpressions!…read more We are proud to offer dance classes for the recreational dancer as well as prepare students for careers in dance. Private lessons and home school classes are available. Special master classes will be offered through the year, We also offer tumbling/acrobatics and adult classes. Now offering free registration for all classes. Visit our website now!

Balletnova is one of the warmest, most nurturing and most supportive studios out there and feels…read morelike a home-away-from-home. My daughter has been there for almost 3 years and has loved her teachers. The instructors and staff are knowledgeable, experienced and caring. There is a feeling of community and a healthy dance atmosphere being fostered among the students - both in the regular and pre-professional divisions. Students in the upper divisions love the studio - which says a lot. The choreography of the two yearly pre-pro shows is outstanding: creative, dynamic and gives everyone a chance to shine. The adult classes are fantastic: both engaging and supportive. An absolutely lovely place.

I have taken a Beginning ballet class since March 2023, at Ballet Nova. Ballet Nova offers high…read morequality dance instruction to young dancers, and has excellent Adult classes as well. In December Ballet Nova presents The Nutcracker. Adult classes are designed for dancers with different kinds of experience and includes a Recital in June.

Kat Arias has turned dreams of a dance family into reality. She has cultivated an inclusive,…read morewelcoming culture and instills those core values in her students. Kat pours her heart into her teams, and the loyalty of her dance family is a testament to that. She makes sure that her students are cared for not just in dance, but mentally and emotionally as well. I'm lucky to have experienced her teams as both a lead and a follow. She is very supportive of women assuming the traditionally male role of leading, and she has done the same herself. Studio can be hard to find but there's a stairwell down on the side of the building that leads to a basement hallway.

I have been a part of the Ferocity dance community for over two years and I only wish that I found…read moreout about this studio and Kat Arias sooner. Kat mixes humor with care and attention to detail not only to improve how I dance but more importantly to alter the perspective of how I view myself as a dancer. This beautiful never-ending dance journey has been enhanced furthermore with the community of dancers Kat has built for over a decade. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn to dance to inquire and give it a shot. The feeling of positivity and confidence last way past just the class itself!

I would say CYB is the best ballet school/studio in the area. My daughters have been dancing with…read morethem since COVID. Very dedicated teachers, great students/teammates, and supportive parents together makes a positive and encouraging ballet community.

From the owner: Ballet academy following the "Vaganova Method" direct by First Soloist of Cairo Opera House.read more

We enrolled our child in a dance class, paying a $50 registration fee, $133 a month for an hour a…read moreweek class, $130 production fee for the end of year show, and $90 for a costume. The show included a two minute underwhelming routine with our child... apparently we were subsidizing the more experienced performers. Our child did not learn how to dance, but learned a two minute dance and that cost us over $1,500 plus time and efforts. And we paid $73 to attend the show. The value for the money is disappointing.

Excellent barre fitness and yoga classes. Instructors are knowledgeable and friendly and caring…read more Love the ballet dance school setting! Just beautiful and inspiring. The classes make me feel strong and toned and it's for all levels. Classes are in studio and virtual (hybrid) and they have all your equipment there. Best studio around!!!

I just got here in VA from the Philippines and I'm looking for dance classes near my place. Saw…read moretheir event in Meetup so I tried attending the intermediate adult hiphop. I got the 7:50pm cause the time posted was 8pm class, but apparently it would start at 8:30pm. People did their own "stretching". As soon as the class started the with choreographer begin with his first step. He gave a good class but not the usual type of classes I attend to in the Philippines. They usually start with an intro about the piece and what to focus on when doing the class which eventually came up during my class here. The technique and choreography is good. :)

I took a dance class with Christina tonight and it was so much fun! The dance was…read moreawesome-definitely challenging but Christina was a great teacher. She took us through all the steps and still had time to answer are questions or go back and explain if we couldn't pick it up the first time. She was hilarious as well! I went with two of my friends, who really enjoyed it too. We will be back!!