My daughter and I are so glad we found this beautiful studio. She wanted to do ballet class and I…read morehad tried other places but they were not the right fit. I was looking for a mid-morning class time and for her to learn technique. Studio R Ballet is clean, organized, and everyone has been so kind. The dance teacher is so sweet to the little girls, my daughter loves going to class. The class seems to have structure and she is learning technique, she loves practicing at home. I do wish they would have a homeschool program (looks like they take ESA!) because afterschool class times aren't super convenient. We live farther and traffic is rough if we were to continue going here as she gets older. Overall, we absolutely recommend!

I have 2 daughters who have loved ballet from a very young age. Both girls have been with Studio R…read moreBallet for the last 4 years. Trust me when I say it's the BEST classical ballet school in the East valley! The studio itself is gorgeous and the instructors are highly qualified. The environment is positive and feels "like a family". The teachers have been a blessing and have become great mentors for my girls. Not only have they taught them proper technical training, but also how to be great, hard-working people. We are so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful school. Special shoutout to Ms. Robbin - the owner/artistic director-- you are truly an amazing mentor to my girls and I can't thank you enough for the amazing love and support you've shown my kids. If you are looking for a state of the art classical ballet school that teaches with love, but trains them to be strong dancers, Studio R Ballet is it!

My girls have danced for 4 years now with Spark Dance Academy and we have been so impressed year…read moreafter year with the professionalism, organization, and genuine care they show every dancer. The teachers create such a positive environment while still helping the kids grow technically and build confidence. You can tell how much heart goes into everything they do. We are so grateful to be apart of the Spark family.

In the not-so-distant past, Spark was the closest studio to perfect you could find. They…read moredemonstrated a commitment to quality instruction with an equal love for their students and their wellbeing. It was our safe haven. This is no longer the case. They've gone the way of everyone else; only the stars matter. Everyone else who has been keeping their lights on for years has been banished to level one purgatory and told they will never do X or Y. Excuse me but becoming a professional ballerina was never the goal for us. We just wanted to get exercise, learn discipline, and have fun, not retire at 25 with a permanently damaged body while living on food stamps. ‍ If you have a child on the spectrum, I highly recommend finding an alternative. This studio is not neuroinclusive; they'll keep your kid down year after year after year until you finally get the hint and show yourself out the door. Spark, sometimes human beings matter more than the number of girls you brag about sending to summer intensives. You can still put on a beautiful production while allowing autistic girls to progress with their peers (not talking about pointe, talking about dignity and inclusivity). You know it's illegal to discriminate against disabilities, right? So disappointed and heartbroken.

My daughter attends dance here and we love it! Instructors are very friendly and so are the moms!…read moreMy daughter attended a recital... we were all amazed at how organized and well put together the performance was! I felt like I was at a broadway show! All the girls did amazing! They offer camp in summer and my daughter went for a week. She is only 4 and really liked it. She never once cried or felt uncomfortable. I highly recommend this studio. They also have a second location that we've attended and also loved. The BELLA location is very small and not a lot of room for the parents to sit and watch. The Ellsworth location has lots of space for people waiting and multiple rooms. I think the staff is doing an amazing job. My daughter LOVES her combo class. I highly recommend going here.

I have two kids that go to this studio and it has become their home away from home! We started when…read moremy oldest was two (she's 7 now) and I was pregnant with her little sister. Now the both take multiple classes and love every minute. Their baby brother loves it here too and always tries to sneak in class and the teachers are so sweet with him. They came to dance and fell in love with it but they also found a family here. All the older girls really take care of and love on them and it has been so special for me to watch and get to be a little part of. Maria was the first teacher we had and we all totally fell in love with her! She is an angel. I honestly was nervous to have my kids take classes with any of the other teachers because we loved her so much but as they started taking more classes and getting to know the other teachers we realized they're all just as amazing! All of the teachers really take the time to get to know each of the kids and make them feel loved and special while still teaching them and helping them grow and raise their own personal bar. They also have killer recitals and the most fun costumes! Every other recital is scripted and all the kids have an opportunity to audition for a speaking role and/or special dance. It is so fun and the kids have the best time with it! My kids confidence has grown so much in the last year here. I'm so grateful for this studio and the special part they play in our family's life.