I signed my daughter up for a trial class back in April and never was told to try to sign up for…read moreanother trial class again in the summer because the spring course was already halfway through. So I called to schedule the trial for this past Monday (20$). We got to the class about 10 minutes early as the employee on the phone stated that they would give me a tour. We got there and the girl at the front desk seemed clueless and really wasn't helpful at answering any questions. Then, two teachers came out at the same time for two different classes, which made it very confusing for the amount of adults and children that were in the waiting area. As we did not get a tour, I was unaware that there was no seating area for the parents to watch their children as my child is just about to turn three and was in the 3 to 4 year-old moving class. So, they all lined up at the entry door and started marching towards the classroom. At that point I realize that parents were not allowed and children began yelling and crying, and my daughter got very nervous. So I then followed them to the room where they closed the door and there was kids left crying on the floor and teachers, grabbing children to carry them back into the room. Me and another mom were not happy about this experience as it was not presented to us before we signed our children up for this class. They need to better prepare the parents that this class the children have to go in alone for 45 minutes without seeing their parents. I then proceeded to go down the hallway to take a peek through the blackout glass to see how my daughter was doing and got told by one of the ladies working there that I needed to leave because the children can see me. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to leave when my daughter is nervous and there are girl crying on the floor for their moms. Plus, she was not prepared that she would be without me for this class. So, 45 min later, the children walked out and we were not told anything about the class. My daughter came out and started crying. How do you expect a three year-old to tell you whether or not they enjoy the class and what they did? So, my husband went up to the front desk and asked questions as to if the teacher had any feedback or what the next steps were and again the front desk was clueless and had nothing to. I feel as though this experience was very unwelcoming and unprofessional, and I will not be going back nor do I recommend children ages 3 to 5 to come here.

Talented instructors who know how to positively push and grow their students. Technique before…read moretricks at this studio. Great experience with rec classes and company.

I attended a free line dancing class in supports of the American Heart Association's Go Red for…read moreWomen day. Had an absolute blast! Line dancing is a great way to have fun and burn some serious calories. The owner of the studio, Karsia is an absolute sweetheart incredibly who is passionate about dancing and also giving back to the community. Volume Performance Center offers classes for all ages. They have dance class for children as young as 4. During my class the young girls from a dance came to peek in our class. So adorable! I plan to check out the Monday Pound classes in the future. Karsia recently received her certification to teach Piloxing Barre. I'm all for finding a way to shed some pounds from my amazing Yelp adventures! Be sure to check out the company's website and join their e-mail list for upcoming events. See for yourself why they were voted the best dance studio in Indy!!

A friendly and welcoming studio for my 2 daughters (8 and 10). Neither of them have taken dance…read moreclasses before, but they have lots of options for beginners. The teachers we've had so far for ballet and hip hop have been really friendly and fun--they seem to enjoy being around children and teaching dance, and it shows. I was a little afraid about what our experience would be like since they hadn't danced before, but it's been great--so if you share a similar concern, rest assured that you don't have to be like those dance families you see in reality shows! We did a birthday party here about 5 years ago and had a "real" ballerina come in and lead the kids in a dance...everyone in our group loved it! They even helped us set up our party favors, etc. and took notes when the gifts were being opened so I didn't have to.

Not the best not the worst, vibe is very uppity...Studio talks a big game, but it's just a meh…read moresuburban dance studio that gives little kids something to do and doesnt focus on being actually good at dance, more just the social aspect of it. Affordable if you aren't looking for much and don't mind saying no all the time to the extras and push to be on the dance teams to meet "goals" and "potential" as they say a lot. Teachers are all over the place... very few Ok core faculty then it's random college students and people who dance on the side sold as "experts" from NY to LA...but almost everyone is local from Indy area....which I guess is technically between NY and LA lol.

I took my mother and daughter to see the Ballet Theater of Carmel put on the Nutcracker Ballet! It…read morewas WONDERFUL! What we loved most is how my young child can see that not all of these performers are older... many are only a little older than her... and this is great for role modeling! The performance was great! Performers were very good and professional. This year it was help at Carmel High School auditorium. Good props and theatrics, too! Before hand they had a few tables selling goodies to snack on, crafts and such. We love the low price for taking the kids... but yet, still a wonderful performance! Highly recommend each winter! Take you kids to THIS one for sure!!!

My daughters have been dancing since they were 2 years old. As we have moved around the area from…read moreEast Carmel/Noblesville to West Carmel - they have attended 4 local dance schools in 14 years. I can say good things about all of the dance schools. However we made a major decision to move from competition dance to a ballet studio last year. There are several wonderful ballet programs in the local area - however - my daughter, as well as myself both felt strongly there is not a better program than what is offered at BTCA. BTCA really provides the total package for both care for the dancer and the person. She had auditioned at BTCA for a summer program previously and we both really liked the "vibe" of the studio when she simply attended that audition. At the time - she wasn't considering leaving her competition studio - she just really liked her audition experience at BTCA. When she got serious about changing studios - and auditioned at multiple programs in the city - she knew the right choice for her was at BTCA immediately. As a parent - I became immediately aware of the differences in all the programs she looked at vs her competition studio - in fact every instructor had notated the "gaps" in her technique that were created by her competition training. I point this out as I learned these "gaps" can lead to significant injury for young dancers. I would encourage others to look at a studio and the number of injuries their students suffer. If it seems like an extraordinary number of students are on a first name basis with the orthopedic dr's and physical therapists in the city - you should seriously worry. This would apply for gymnasts as well. Of course kids will get injured in athletics sometimes - but it's when the numbers of kids become a statistical anomaly I would worry. Most importantly Jane - the director at BTCA - immediately identified how she could work with my daughter to not only address these deficiencies in her training - but most importantly how this would protect her from further injuring her body. Moreover - I was impressed by the CARE that Jane puts into EVERY DANCER in the program. Other studios have a few "super stars" and then "the rest" of the kids. I have seen first hand how kids are built up emotionally and then cast aside when they struggle, plateau, or get injured. The emotional effects on these kids is very damaging. Coaches will say they are "toughening them up" which holds some truth - but not if the methods are in fact just hurtful not helpful. Many kids drop out entirely but the coaches do not care as there is always more kids coming in the door. It creates an unhealthy environment that leads to those stereotypes of "dance moms" that people assimilate with the TV show of adults behaving badly. That kind of environment is not present here at BTCA. In fact - when Frank and Jane's names come up in the "industry" - you will find that everyone respects and admires them and their program. I would echo that sentiment. They instill in their dancers great technique, performance, and most importantly decorum. I encouraged both of my daughters to dance as I realized they were learning much more than just how to pirouette through their training. They are confident, well spoken, brave, and grounded young ladies. Whether you are looking for a fun activity or hoping for your child to become the next ballet superstar - this is the best program you could find. Your child will flourish here whether they are just beginning to dance or advanced and looking for a day program as well as everything in between. And if you are looking to see a wonderful ballet - make sure to come see these talented dancers! The show they put on is better than many professional productions!

The dance education that my daughter is receiving from En Pointe Indiana Ballet is phenomenal. I am…read moregrateful that Rob and Polly brought their talents to Noblesville and made the decision to mentor these kids. The high quality education aside, one of the best aspects of this dance studio is their involvement in the community. I love the hometown events that the student dancers have the opportunity to perform at. En Pointe is making a point of not only showcasing the talented students in the community, but they have also started traditions such as An En Pointe Christmas, that is pure holiday entertainment for the whole family. If you or your child are looking for a studio that will offer you serious growth as a dancer and a performer, look no further than En Pointe Indiana Ballet.

My daughter loved the summer intensive! very caring people and she learned a lot! Very impressive…read morewhat she learned in a short period of time . We plan to sign up for more classes

I think there are those organizations that feel like they are part of the cultural tapestry of…read moreIndianapolis. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is definitely one of those organizations. It's hard to imagine that anyone doesn't know ISO, though I'll confess that even I don't go to their concerts often enough. Every time I do, I'm overjoyed. So, the basics. ISO is Indiana's largest nonprofit performing arts organization with over 200,000 people attending their concerts and educational programs annually. A 12-month season includes around 150 concerts, though they're far from limited to their Monument Circle home (they are based out of Hilbert Circle Theatre, though they're likely just as known for their Conner Prairie shows and their educational programs like Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Teddy Bear Series, Discovery concerts (kids grade 3-6), and others. ISO was founded in 1930 and is getting psyched up to celebrate its 100th anniversary. They have central values of Inspiration, Unity, Integrity, and Stewardship. If you've ever been to Circle Theatre, or any of their concerts really, you know they emphasize accessibility to music and to their shows (I will admit I have had a couple concerns with the Conner Prairie shows and accessibility). The musicians are not just immensely talented, but it's often quite the joy seeing them interact with audiences - and I love watching educational programs. From stunning classical music to pop culture integration (like the Star Wars shows), I love the creativity and just plain fun of these concerts. Truly, truly truly...ISO is one of Indy's true treasured non-profits.

Something is very wrong with the management here in 2025. Been volunteering as an usher here for…read moreover 20 years and was informed recently my services were no longer needed without explanation. I inquired into this and was ignored. I volunteer usher at over a dozen venues all very happy with me. I am on time, do my job, am friendly with the patrons & tidy up the venue after shows. Please do not patronize a company that treats others like this.

It would be nearly impossible to not love what Dance Kaleidoscope adds to the city of Indianapolis…read more I was in their offices this past weekend for another event. It was an opportunity to reflect on my own experiences with them (and to ask myself why I'd never reviewed them). Longtime Artistic Director David Hochoy retired in 2022-23, a season which was also the organization's 50th. They are one of the Midwest's longest-performing professional dance companies. Now under the leadership of Joshua Blake Carter, Dance Kaleidoscope presents four unique mainstage performances in Indy each year. They're a very accessible group. They participate in the Access Pass Program. This allows people to experience dance with $5 tickets and even dance classes at a discounted rate. They are also known for partnering with a variety of non-profits from Damien Center to the Children's Museum to Ballet Hispanico to quite a few others. In 2019, they located inside the Factory Arts District. They offer 34 weekly classes to over 200 students. They also share their studio with other groups (including Indy Film Fest). As a wheelchair user, I've always been pretty in awe of dance. I absolutely adore Dance Kaleidoscope, and I adore what they contribute to this community. Factory Arts is really the ideal location for them. Schrott Center and the Toby at Newfields seem to be two of their favorite places to perform here in Indy. If you've never checked out Dance Kaleidoscope, I highly recommend it.

Wow! We just saw Divos and it was spectacular! The choreographers of each piece gave a short…read moreexplanation of how they chose their music and dance before each performance. These beautiful young people appeared in several numbers throughout the program, and they are true professionals dedicated to Dance. Looking forward to another show!

We just checked out our first event at the 2024 Indy Fringe festival. Thank God we got s last…read moreminute discount price on the tickets. That was the most painful 45 minutes I have sat through in theater . Ever. And we are a fan of live theater. At one point I leaned over and told my husband " this looks like the"play" out elementary kids would come up with and we would sit through years ago. Very sad because it was our first play to check out with the Festival and we thought next year we might do a pass for multiple shows. Not sure about that now if they just let anyone sing and ramble through an incoherant mess that no one was clapping or engaged with :(

Oddly enough, I've been to IndyFringe twice - but never for a show. Once for a business meeting,…read moreonce for a Yelp event. It's on my list to attend a performance here! They've got a small but mighty space just off Mass Ave near the north end. I easily find parking on the north end more towards Bottleworks. In addition to an intimate theater setting, they've got a nice outdoor gathering space that was the perfect venue for our outdoor Yelp event. Oh, and they put on Fringe Fest every year with hundreds of shows within a two week time frame. Support your local arts and performing arts!