After signing my daughter up online. We went into the studio for her 1st lesson, pretty…read moredisappointing. The studio is run down & dirty! When you 1st enter the area is covered in salt stains ( I mean come on it's summer time!!) The bathrooms are dirty, toilet paper holders are ripped from the wall and holes. The entire establishment looks as thought they need to hire cleaner to come and do a deep clean. The tv screens are hard to watch your child on as it doesn't show the entire room. For the cost of dance lessons, this is unacceptable. There are 11 students in my daughters class with one teacher. Which wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't a 3-4 year olds.

This is the best children's organization we have ever been a part of. The kids are taught so well…read more And cared for. It's great and we have watched it be a safe place for kids and a great place for families. Our daughter has been here for 6 years and has won world championships. And more important, her closest friends are here. She loves it. And the families are friendly and there is none of the usual "politics" that you see in kids organizations. They don't tolerate it. And that is fantastic. It's all about the kids. Best investment in money and time we have ever made for our kids. All positive.

This is a really good studio, the teachers here a very caring and help you become the best dancer…read moreyou can possibly be.

If your looking for a dance school that is run with good ethics this is not the place for your…read morechild!! Incident Jan 27th: My daughter completes her dance class and is getting dressed to go home... but wait...her running shoes are missing!!! I go into that change room looked in the lost and found... cubbies...corners... other girls bags..NOTHING. At this point I am disgusted!! Now my daughter is leaving barefoot to get to the car?? Are you serious?? My husband calls a dance teacher who is the owners Barry's daughter..as useful as a brick wall! I expressed my frustration and include it is ridiculous that you pay hundreds of dollars and now how to worry about petty theft.... seriously! ! I also included this is why I prefer my child to bring her personals with her to class so they are safe. She wanted to know why am I getting mad at her...does she want me to give my daughter her shoes so she can get home?? Matter of fact..YES!!! The owner Barry could care less..until I posted on their site a review outlining our experience and suggesting whom ever took the shoes bring them back and teach their daughter about stealing. Low and behold my husband gets a call after my post 3 hrs later indicating they found my daughters shoes in the corner?!?! The same corner I looked in myself?!?! What a miracle... and that my daughter can leave their school !!! This place has no integrity. Come to find out through other parents who also have children that go their that theft is a regular thing and they don't do much about it! So I guess it must be very annoying for someone like me to speak up about the principal of things. Barry did refund my husband for costume fees..However I will be pursuing the rest of my fees via small claims court.

My daughter's absolutely love their school! The instructors are amazing and my girls can't wait to…read morego to class. I've told all my friends and family and feel compelled to write this review because I couldnt believe Id be the first this place is amazing!!

From the owner: Samantha Brooks - B.F.A. owner/Artistic Director is a professional teacher with an extensive dance…read morebackground. She has been teaching dance in the GTA for 10 years. Sam is thrilled to be opening her own studio to share her passion and knowledge of dance with her students. She was teaching in York Region and has won numerous awards for her choreography and costumes at various competitions. Our studio is a bright, newly renovated 1300 square foot space with an inviting parent lounge/viewing area. There are two large wheelchair accessible men's and women's washrooms located directly outside of the entrance to the studio. As well as a single washroom located within the studio for the students. There is free wifi, and ample parking available. Our Space is available for rental opportunities, please contact the office for availability.

My daughter has been with TDI for 6+ years, they have always been fantastic! Warm and welcoming,…read moreamazing teachers and families. I am really glad we found this studio (we saw a couple of dancers competing at the CNE, and found out they were in Scarborough which was perfect for us!). We began our competitive journey last year, and my daughter absolutely loves it! Monika, the director is amazing! I highly recommend this studio, they have expanded the Tap programme now to the really young kiddos now too. Don't be afraid to chat with other parents there, we are all friendly! The studio has a great reputation, anytime we mention which studio we are with, people always say how amazing they are and how respect the dancers are...how we clap for everyone at competitions and congratulate other dancers. Anyways, wanted to leave this review because I noticed a negative one. Socialize with other parents, talk to the teachers etc....The cutest thing happened after my daughter did her first solo ever and in competition in March of this year, her entire team had run to watch her and then they came out and gave her a huge group hug when she finished!! Anyways, both recreational and competitive streams are fantastic!

My daughter loves this dance school! She's enrolled in two classes and enjoys them both. Her…read moreteacher is so lovely and amazing with the kids. Her assistant helper is super sweet, such a great kid. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The place itself is great with a lounge, lunch room, free wifi etc. Hoping to enjoy many years at this dance school. I would also like to comment on the other reviews here which I read and which made me a little weary before I joined as I was coming from another dance school. They have never advised me I can ONLY buy items needed (uniforms etc) at their "partner shop". I also think the lady who makes the rounds is quite nice and fair. I haven't had any issues at all with anyone.

i love this dance studio! teachers are great and its a great group of kids. there are no issues…read morewhat so ever. i have taken my daughter to so many studios and this one tops them all. top notch in every way. i Recommend this studio to people who are looking for a dance school. even ones that are involved in another dance school should switch. i love the fact that students are all treated the same and there are small classes so my child gets attention. the end of the year show that every student is involved in is spectacular!

From the owner: Searching for dance classes in Toronto? Enroll for classes at the Legacy Of Dance Academy. We offer…read morewide variety of dance classes including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop to children from 2 and a half upwards. We also offer adult dance classes. Try out your first lesson today with our qualified and experienced professional dance instructors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly environment where everyone enjoys themselves. Call us for an appointment today!

My Daughter is taking Dance there, overall, I am really impressed at how helpful the Teacher is,…read morethe Girls were nice and Welcoming, which helped my Daughter fit in really well. They incorporate a bit of Gymnastics into it which makes even better.

From the owner: Artistic Dance Scene strives to offer the very best in dance training while inspiring grace,…read moreconfidence, self-respect, teamwork, and leadership. Students of all ages can learn new dance styles, master dance steps, burn energy, get a workout and share a sport with others. Artistic Dance Scene provides a fun, safe and rewarding environment for dancers to grow and shine as individuals. Students will come to think of the studio as their "second home" where they have the freedom to express themselves while creating friendships and learning skills that will last a lifetime.

I have been at this studio since prior to them moving to their new location. This is a 10/10…read moreamazing dance school; Deborah Thomson herself makes it a point to be courteous and build relationships with all the students and parents even if they are recreational and do not attend her competitive classes. The competitive team is very respectful to all other dancers . The older kids build strong relationships with the younger kids, which is not something you see at other dance studios; they are great mentors to the little ones! You can really feel the family atmosphere in this place, whether that be through student-to-student interaction, parent-to-parent interaction, teacher-to-student interaction, parent-to-teacher interaction or even student-parent interaction. Well-trained and well-rounded recreational and competitive teachers that are educated in all disciplines. The acro teachers and assistants have clearly gone through vigorous training to keep the children safe at all times. All three acro teachers are very aware of the developmental stages of children's bodies and do not make them attempt any skills that shouldn't be done during said phases. If any child is uncomfortable with a skill, they are never forced to do it. Their competitive acro team is amazing; they use props that you would see in Cirque du Soleil, and Deborah clearly spends a lot of time making sure these kids know how to use and do tricks on the props safely. The ballet teachers are well trained and knowledgeable in RAD ballet. The head of the ballet department keeps her teachers on a disciplined teaching schedule so all the students in each grade are readily prepared for their end-of-year exams. There have been many amazing ballerinas who have come out of this studio, and many of them have gained large opportunities after they graduated to continue their ballet education. The musical theater teachers have a great background in theatrics and Broadway-like choreography. They really help the children become comfortable performing and using their emotions on stage. The theater teachers are amazing with ALL age groups and know that it takes time to build confidence within these children. Using your emotions on stage can be scary, but the teachers have NEVER once brought a child down to make them feel like they aren't doing enough. The tap teachers are keeping old-school tap alive while incorporating new-school elements. The large group taps that come out of this studio are always amazing; these groups of 10+ dancers sound like one person when they hit the stage; no one is ever off in the slightest. The hip-hop teacher's choreography is with the times and is evolving yearly based on dance trends. I like the high-energy pieces that she puts out as well as the different music pieces she uses to showcase different sub-genres of hip-hop. The jazz teachers are well educated in old-school Fosse-like jazz as well as new-school jazz. I enjoy watching the different jazz sub-styles that each teacher choreographs! The jazz team is highly knowledgeable in jumps and turns, and the teachers make sure they are technically sound as well. It is very nice to watch pieces that are focused on dance with jumping and turning elements incorporated as opposed to dances that are made up of 100% jumps and turns--Good job, jazz teachers! The teachers in the front room have no issues leaving their door open so the parents can watch the class from the lobby. All teachers are open to taking questions and meeting with parents if they have any concerns. Teachers also offer private lessons on their own time if kids prefer learning in a smaller atmosphere, want to learn more, or want extra practice with their competitive solos/duets and trios. DTSOD has had many students that do not even dance at their studio come in and get help with auditions for Mayfield, St. Roch, and even university-level musical theatre programs. Every audition they have produced has led the student to getting an offer at their top choice of school.

From the owner: At the Deborah Thomson School of Dance, the classes are demanding and fun but what really sets us…read moreapart is the overall atmosphere of our studio. There is a friendly and welcoming tone which we have all achieved together. Our studio is a family place.

They're awful. The director yells at the students, at the staff, and at the parents. She even…read moreangrily pulled my daughter hair once while getting mad at the juniors for having substandard buns. My daughter was in tears. That was the only time got physically rough that I know of but I think she's awful to do that to anyone. Plus they messed up our registration and overcharged me without bothering to fix it. The one good thing about the school is the connections. They're were some good friendships made and some cool teachers!!

They are amazing when they try to secure your registration. My kids went there for dance and…read moreMontessori (same building, same owner). The place looks good but Director/Owner is untrustworthy, mean, and all show. When they don't want you in their schools anymore because they can't handle your child or your questions, they make up lies to say registration is full. She makes the office people do her dirty work but she is heard on occasion disciplining them in horrible demeaning ways. This place is supposed to provide children with love care and education but the Owner is everything but kind and fair. Pretty school, nice teachers, nice office people (I feel sorry for them) but can't enroll my kids here anymore if owner/Director is like that. Beware and I hope new clients take heed of this advice before enrolling.

My daughter loves to dance, but she got nothing from this school. Mid-way through the year she…read moreasked if she can quit because she was soo bored. Exact words were "I'm tired of doing the same thing, we just run around in circles"

My son attends their dance school for two classes that he just loves. He been going here for over a…read moreyear and also attends their swimming lessons held at a local pool. Kids have lots of fun!!!

It's best ballet school in town. My daughter has been here 3 yrs since she was 4 yrs old. She…read morelearned lots of foot work and balancing. Every years performance shows are different and looks very professional. The owner and instructors put hard work on all classes and shows. Many daughter always asking to do more classes here every years. ( tap, jazz, tango and ballets) I heard from parent tried to switch school but they had to come back because BSB is teacher more than other. I highly recommend this school we always have best experience here.

A school based on long standing impeccable classical ballet training. Not many schools can equal…read morethis school of traditional professional technique.