Michael was so much fun to work with! A few months before our wedding, my husband and I came to…read moreMichael with four left feet between us, and Michael not only helped us craft a personal and unique first dance, but also helped us feel completely comfortable while doing so. We just had a blast every single lesson. He gave us options for steps and helped us build a dance we were comfortable with, was interesting, and totally customized to our song. He helped us get so comfortable with the steps and, as we got better, gave us tips to improve even more and flourishes to make the dance a bit more engaging for the audience. Having been a part of many weddings, he's full of helpful tips in general for the wedding, like how to walk on and off after the dance, where my husband should go when we transition to father/daughter dance, and to remember to smile especially during the finale. It definitely shows that he has worked with a lot of couples with their wedding dances, but also has officiated weddings himself, so he has so much helpful knowledge! We had so much fun with Michael and wholeheartedly recommend!

My husband and I recently took 5 lessons with Michael to create a first dance routine for our…read morewedding. Neither of us have any experience with dancing and were basically planning to do the middle school sway before my husband surprised me with these lessons. Michael was fantastic! He was friendly and easy to schedule with and was always there when we arrived. He was very encouraging - helping us to learn dance moves in small segments so we weren't overwhelmed. He would even record us on our phone so we could practice at home. Very reasonable prices as well. Highly recommend!

Took my 18 month old here for a trial class, definitely will be signing her up for actual classes!…read moreWe started off with story time, then did plenty of activities where my daughter learned lots from, including how to walk on her tippy toes. The teacher, Ms. Hope, was extremely kind and took time with child in the class to make sure they were having a good time and were included. This is a great way to expose your toddler to a class-like setting, follow directions, and interact with littles their age. Definitely recommend!

I love bringing my toddler to her 8am dance class every Saturday. 100% truth. It's so much fun with…read morethe Bella Ballerina format. They start with a story. Each couple of weeks it's a new story and, thus, a new princess. We have done Rapunzel, Belle, and Cinderella thus far. The first part of class is ballet, the second jazz, the last is tap. At this age, it's more getting used to following directions and having fun than anything else. My daughter has warmed up to the class and participates more each class. Ms. Gabby is our teacher and she is really fun with the kids. The price is reasonable especially considering places like MyGym and Little Gym. I'd definitely recommend Bella Ballerina for a young beginner dance class.

The absolute BEST dance class I've seen yet. The atmosphere is soothing; the room is dark with glow…read morelights. The instructor provides glow jewelry and there are a mixture of songs from different genres. To see people in different age groups with different body styles is encouraging. It doesn't really feel like you're exercising, just "dancing like no one is watching." Definitely purchased a package. Fitness, here we come

My 5 year year old daughter does karate here and she loves it. The staff is amazing and very nice…read more My daughter is shy and they are really good at getting her to warm up.

We love Chris Collins dance studio. I have two daughters that dance there and it has become their…read moresecond home. Their teachers are so caring! You know if a business has been around 50 years they are doing something right!

Our family has been a member of this studio since 2012. It is family ran, and they work very hard…read morewith the dancers teaching them skills. The parents all connect with one another, and it's a great environment for the kids. No toxic Dance Mom stuff and the kids really make long lasting friendships. If your dancer is in Company, it truly is a commitment (time and money), but what the kids take away from it, is so worth it. I would highly recommend this place.

Our experience with Five 678 Studio of Dance--particularly the Dream Dance Company--has been…read morefrustrating, disheartening, and deeply disappointing. While the studio presents a polished image on social media, the reality behind the scenes is one of disorganization, ineffective operations, and a toxic culture far from the nurturing environment it claims to offer. Ownership/creative director is not receptive to feedback and fails to show the professionalism expected of a business serving children and families. Communication is riddled with errors--emails frequently contain misspellings and grammatical mistakes, and essential information is often shared without clarity. This lack of precision carries over into physical products as well. Studio-branded swag, often produced or approved by the director, has been delivered with typos like "stuidio," delayed with no updates, or never received at all--despite full payment. Billing is another ongoing concern. Families are routinely mischarged for small items, with errors excused as simple oversights and rarely corrected unless challenged. Costume pricing is also questionable. Items sourced from fast-fashion retailers like Fashion Nova are marked up significantly, sometimes with vendor tags still attached. Leaving original labels visible while upcharging parents shows a lack of respect for families investing their time and money into the program. A particularly troubling example of poor operations was the studio closure during the height of competition season. Following a scheduled one-week spring break, the studio added another full week of unplanned closure to facilitate a move. Families were asked to help with the relocation while dancers were told to "practice at home." No makeup classes were offered, and no tuition adjustment was made despite the disruption to training and instruction during a critical period. Instructionally, the studio falls short. Dancers receive limited rehearsal time, and there is little focus on proper technique, stretching, or injury prevention. Injuries are common and are often dismissed without adequate support. On competition days, instructors are frequently disengaged--eating or socializing instead of coaching. While other studios rehearse and prepare their dancers, Five 678's students are left waiting, unprepared and anxious. There is no indication of continuing education for instructors, resulting in inconsistent and outdated teaching. More concerning are repeated reports of the owner making inappropriate or upsetting remarks to dancers, followed by instructions not to tell their parents. This creates an emotionally unsafe environment that damages the trust between families and the studio. The culture is toxic and exclusionary. Staff behavior often reflects favoritism, gossip, and cliques. Staff without dance backgrounds have been overheard critiquing dancers' abilities--behavior that is both unprofessional and damaging to young girls' confidence and well-being. The ownership/creative director plays a central role in this atmosphere. She has been observed belittling dancers in front of others, and when families raise concerns or consider leaving, they are sometimes met with guilt tactics such as, "You're hurting a Black-owned business," or told the studio "prefers quality over quantity." These comments are manipulative and inappropriate, especially when directed at children and paying families. Even some staff appear to recognize the dysfunction but remain silent out of fear of retaliation. Several have quietly pursued opportunities elsewhere while keeping their plans private, likely to avoid becoming targets of the same divisive behavior directed at others who've spoken up. What should be a positive, growth-oriented space has become a source of stress and discouragement for many families. Until the ownership/creative director takes meaningful steps to address operational shortcomings and foster a healthier culture, Five 678 Studio of Dance cannot be recommended as a professional or supportive environment for young dancers - especially girls.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Director and staff at Five678…read more My granddaughter came from a very difficult situation and was initially traumatized by the idea of participating in any outside activities--let alone leaving the house. I discovered Five678 online, read the reviews, and thought, "You know what, let me see for myself." As someone who was once a ballet dancer overseas and an AAU Basketball mom, I understand how parents can sometimes feel frustrated, so I knew it was best to experience things firsthand. Fast forward four years--starting with Ballet, then Jazz and Tap, Ballet again, and now Hip Hop--my granddaughter has blossomed! She is now confident, thriving, and exploring diverse genres of dance. I truly hope and pray that the school continues to be blessed, overcoming any challenges with the same grace and respect it has always shown. Thank you for everything you do. I appreciate you deeply, and if there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out. I will help in any way I can.

I am shocked to be the first to write a review, since Alison is by far the best teacher. She…read morebalances perfect amount of academics, technique, and choreography to make a perfect ballet class at various levels. My daughter Elena is taking her level 1. My son Anton has progressed to level 3. I must say, I live about 45 min drive, and it's worth it. I first tried the school because there was a Groupon. Oh, Alison organizes community concerts, including visits to nursing homes. She just has this selfless spirit about her, and truly loves what she does.

The Ballet Academy has been a part of my life since I was 11 years old, nearly 25 years. The…read moredirector Alison Milker is amazing, she truly cares about her students treating them like family. For many the academy is family. In collaboration with the Performing Arts Repertory Company, the Ballet Academy puts on two shows a year and several outreach performances a year. Beautiful dancers, creative choreography every-time. A great studio for anyone interested, no matter the age, in getting into ballet.

My boyfriend and I took lessons with Jen for 2 years. We mainly learned Waltz, Cha Cha, and Tango,…read morebut we also learned some basics of Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot and several Latin dances. She holds 2 dance shows a year: one in the winter at the clubhouse in her neighborhood which is mainly to show parents and family where you're at in your practice with a few routines, and then another in the spring that's at AACC and more of a full on dance show. Jen works with all different types of people, from kids age 4 or so to adults in retirement. She's wonderful with kids, we've seen her interact with them after our classes ended and at the dance shows. She not only teaches Ballroom and Latin to teenagers and adults, but she teaches kids ballet, tap and hip hop. It's amazing the skillset she has. She takes her ballroom/latin students to competitions and trains them to test for different levels. We never did any of that as we mainly just wanted to learn for fun and to be able to dance together, but it was very tempting sometimes as we learned more! We tried out two different dance studios before deciding to go here because we really liked her teaching style. And if you're not understanding something, she will give you different ways to think of it and have you focus on certain areas rather than the whole picture to help you commit different areas to muscle memory, whether it be your arms, your hips, your feet, etc. before moving onto another area. I used to do social dance in college and I was never taught how to make those hips sway in that suave way in Latin dances. I just thought I had to shake my butt, but Jen finally cracked the code for me! Not that I'm amazing at it, but I now know how it works! I could write about this academy for days, but all in all, it's an amazing school and Jen is a wonderful teacher. I would recommend her to anyone.

I love this dance academy! Jennifer is so competent and talented and goes way beyond normal dance…read morestudios. You feel like you are truly learning - from beginner to advanced - but so much more. Please don't miss her and especially if you have children. We invited Jennifer to work with our children on our Christmas play, and the children LOVED her. She has a way with both boys and girls - they wanted to learn the entire routine, and they did! She is a very gifted dancer and all around beautiful human being.