After 2 years of being here…read more Pros: 1. Prices are reasonable, and they offer good discounts 2. There are the 1-2 teachers that are good and still care for ALL kids Cons: 1. The owner is always in a bad mood and talks very disrespectfully to the parents 2. The woman in the office has no costumer service skills 3. The owner's daughter is a brat 4. The technique is very subpar, and you can tell teachers never get updated classes themselves 5. Joy kids get priority over recreational students 6. The owner wants to save money, so she hires students to teach (and not even the good students) 7. Dances get done 1 week before the show making them look horrible on stage 8. There is a restroom that hasn't worked all year 9. The owner wants to hide it but there is a big bullying problem going on with the teenagers 10. If you are not on the "board" or a rich parent that donates a lot of money to the studio, your child won't ever be priority, and they don't care if your child learns or not Current parents keep drinking the cool aid because they are friends but this is the reality I see. I Hope my review helps other parents find the right place.

The only dance studio in Yuma, AZ that actually cares for the kids' wellbeing -mental and physical…read more We've been to a ballet school in Yuma and that place should be shut down for child abuse, no exageration. That's why half the most serious kids quit at the end of the season last year. Dawn's Dance studio has been the best option for an introverted teen who just wants to dance. We were not part of Joy first year, but only being in the studio for 1 year, my daughter was accepted to one of the most prestigious summer dance programs in the country (and internationally). Yet, the ballet studio in Yuma put her to the back all the time, belittled her skills, and told her she'll never be a dancer. On the contrary, the supportive encouragement of the Dawn's studio owners, the teachers, and the kids, have been refreshing in the dance setting. The kids that do TA for classes, are indeed very VERY good and deserve to practice their craft and give back to the community through teaching. Basically at Dawn's dance studio, if you're not that great at dance, you're not taking it that seriously because in the studio, opportunities are given to you to be the best dancer you can be to get to the next level. We've been to many dance places from PNB in Seattle to top dance schools in San Diego in the past 13 years of my kid's dance training. Being in Yuma, you can't get better dance studio than Dawn's. If you don't like it, then you better move to another city with more options because Yuma is...Yuma.

Freedom Performing Arts Company is a dance studio for ballet and this fall 2018 they are having…read moreclasses for students as young as 5 years old. They have classes for beginning ballet, advance, pre pointe, pointe, and contemporary. There is also a sibling discount. In addition to ballet classes, they also have Barre fitness classes and High Fitness classes. As a customer, I'm reviewing the fitness classes. I love the Barre and High fitness classes. The reason I love the Barre fitness classes is because it is ballet based and not "fitness" based. I've previously taken a Barre fitness class elsewhere and it was more about strength training at the bar and not necessarily based on ballet. This studio is about ballet and using that as the basis for the Barre fitness classes. They are generally low impact, but very effective ballet techniques used to strength train. The studio only just recently added the High fitness classes, which is a good cardio class that uses repetitive, easier to follow dance moves to get your heart rate going. Both types of fitness classes are 45 mins long. You can attend as many fitness classes for a $30 monthly membership fee. The studio is run by 2 sisters, Deidre and Danielle, who have extensive ballet training and with Deidre also training professionally with Ballet Magnificat. Danielle is a personal trainer. Both do the Barre classes. Danya is the new gal doing the High fitness classes. I love how these ladies run their classes, so that's why I wanted to get their studio up on Yelp because I really want to see their studio grow. They do have a Facebook page if anyone wants to get more information on them.

From the owner: Dance and fitness classesread more

I've been to three yoga studios in Yuma, and this one is my favorite. It's small, clean, and has…read moreeverything you need to make your practice complete (mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, and mat cleaner). Wendy is a fabulous instructor who puts a lot of work into ensuring her students' needs are met. She doesn't encourage anyone to push past their comfort, and reads the abilities of each person well. I haven't tried her Barre classes yet, but have been to several yoga classes. I intend to try a Barre class as soon as my schedule permits, so I'll update my review then! Prices are reasonable, and the classes are worth the money. And since it's a small business and locally owned, check out their apparel available too! If you enjoy a cozy atmosphere for your yoga practice, I recommend trying The Well!

From the owner: Yoga, Barre, Personal Training, and The Pain Free Movement Program make our studio a unique place…read moreto be. Small group classes with a personal touch create an environment where everyone is welcome to be and breathe.

If you are looking for a kind, caring and Christian environment for your child to learn ballet…read more This is your studio. Erika is a professional dance instructor, with a wonderful personality. Our daughter just loves ballet and wouldn't think of missing a class. Come check it out.