This is our third year at Dance Academy of Mansfield and we love it! My daughter started when she…read morewas two and was very shy and attached to me (that's why I wanted to try dance out just to see how she would do with other kiddos and a teacher that wasn't mom). The first day of class she walked right in and didn't even miss me. I was shocked because she would not stay with anyone besides mom, dad or grandma. She had a blast, the teacher was very kind and welcoming. She has loved all of the teachers she has had throughout the years. They are very professional at dance academy of Mansfield, but also are kind and understanding to the girls as well as the parents. I like that they incorporate different muscle groups in their practices as they do core, balance and stretching as well as dancing. I have notice improvements in my daughters feet and core strength. She has always had flat feet and has had some trouble with balance/coordination and I have noticed since starting dance that has improved. Lastly the production they have at the end of the year is amazing. So cool to watch as a parent. I love that DAOM is not ashamed of their faith and to talk about the Lord and pray; and for that reason is why I drive from Waxahachie to come here. My daughter loves it. I also like that they have classes during the day so homeschool parents can take their kids as well.

This was our first year at the DAOM and will be our last. Our daughter was in the pre-k group. The…read morestaff was nice and she had a lot of fun while there. The instructor seemed in control of the classroom from what I saw on the two observation days. However, restrictive policies make this a bad choice for parents. Classes for that age group are an hour long and go from September until June. If you believe your four-year-old might become disinterested after nine months of dance, please consider this factor heavily. If your child misses more than five classes in that time, she will not be allowed to dance in the production. You will not be refunded the $180 in production fees. This year, the academy followed the MISD schedule. This means that for those of us that signed up for a Monday class, we were scheduled to receive 5 less classes than those signed up on other days of the week and there was no cost offset. With the multiple bad weather days, we were actually out of class 8 days and got one makeup class on exception (as the policy is that academy does not schedule any makeups and your child may not attend a different class). I suppose I bear some of the blame in this instance since I simply assumed there would be an opportunity for make-up classes and did not actually ask. I emailed the director regarding my dissatisfaction with this issue. We were told they would not follow that schedule next year, but no price offset was offered for this year. They also follow the MISD schedule for bad weather regardless of current conditions. For example, when MISD cancelled school at 6am due to possible ice then at 10am the roads were melted and completely clear, the evening class was still cancelled. Your production fees do not include tights for the costumes. They do not include alterations, those will come out of your pocket or the pocket of your stage mom. If your child has ripped tights or the wrong tights, she will not be allowed to dance in the production. If your child has too many absences, she will not be allowed to dance in the production. If your child will not be still long enough for you to put on red lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation, and blush, she will not be allowed to dance in the production. Yes, even your three year old. There are no exceptions to refund the production fees per the policy. My daughter doesn't know, nor would she care, about all the restrictive policies of this studio. She was raped lol just kidding had the stamina to go 9 months with little complaint. She got to do worship dance and talk about God while doing tap. But, for me, there was just too much in the way of bad policy for me to enjoy taking her here.

My daughter has attended the studio since she was 5. Mow that she is 10 I can truly see the…read moreprogression of her dance skills. They offer classes for every skin type and even offer hip-hop Jazz ballet and modern dance classes. Over the summer they have a summer enrichment program and master class for some of the older students. In May the big recital is held at the Majestic Theater and all the dancers get to show off their skills in front of their family and friends. I can truly say that I'm very pleased with the service and expertise of the dance teachers at the studio. You will definitely get your money's worth for your beautiful dancer.

From the owner: As the official school of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, our Academy strives to follow our…read moreCompany's mission to bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. We provide quality dance eduation that emphasises the core of ballet and offers a curriculum based on the styles of our Company. We offer Jazz, Tap, Modern, African, and Hip-hop classes in addition to ballet training which starts as young as two and continues to adult classes. Check with our Academy office for updates on specialties such as men's classes, Zumba, and ballroom dancing.

Dance Prodigy Studios is a family friendly studio with an excellent staff and teachers. They have…read moreclasses for all ages and levels. I really enjoy their recitals and competition team.

We are so proud to call Dance Prodigy our studio. Mrs. Rachel and her staff love my girls like…read moretheir own. The are not only talented dancers themselves, they are dedicated to the growth and development of their students. Having a dance background myself, I greatly appreciate the balance of fun and discipline they use in class. It teaches skills to be used throughout life, even after dance. They have such a positive influence on their dancers and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else!!

If you want to dance with the Elite as a professional you need to attend Freestyle! Not only are…read morethey incredible at developing your dancer but treating you like family and keeping the recital fees, Costumes, shoes and props so reasonable! Come on in for a trial of classes and check them out! Stephanie and Jay are absolutely outstanding! Love them!!

My girls love to dance and previously had dance class in their preschool. When my oldest went into…read morekindergarten I wanted to get them into a formal dance program. For 2 kids, the pricing and timing options were very reasonable. The owners are very sweet and engage the kids well. It's very family oriented and they treat each dancer special. They teach with age appropriate methods and my girls have progressed nicely under their instruction. There are two shows a year which does add some extra cost extra but they are cost conscious when choosing venues and costumes. For a similar experience at other studios costs are much higher. While the website is lacking, don't let that cloud your opinion of what the kids will get out of their classes. I'm very glad we tried out this studio! We will be here until my kids lose interest in dancing (and I don't that expect that to be anytime soon).

This studio is the best. This is my second year here and everyone is so nice. The kids and the…read moreteachers have all been so supportive!

We have recently moved into the area and were looking for a eecent dance studio for my 3 year old…read more One of the hardest parts of picking a place for someone so small is having instruction geared for them. Most places it is an older dancer that works with them and while it's not necessarily a bad thing, it's also not the most beneficial. At The Dance Space, Tara (THE OWNER) teaches the little ones. WHAT? That's right. I personally danced for 13 years and didn't have a studio owner/director work with me until I was 11 or 12. Plus, Tara has more patience and skill with these children than I could ever imagine. Even as a new student, my daughter was welcomed so warmly. We are so happy here and hope to have a long tenure with The Dance Space.

We love Oak Cliff Dance! My son started to take the Hip Hop dance class and he has loved every bit…read moreof it. The instructor is AMAZING! She has given my son confidence in himself and it shows. His dance class is something he looks forward to every week.

My four year old daughter takes classes at Oak Cliff Dance and really enjoys it. The staff is…read moreamazing and work with all the dancers. I noticed they have multiple classes for all ages and types of dance. I would highly recommend attending. Also, I heard the owner lives in Oak Cliff, so it makes it even better it's locally owned. Highly recommend giving it a shot for both young and old!

I've been at TYB for almost four years now, and I couldn't recommend it more! I started at 16, and…read morein less than three years of training got accepted into American Ballet Theater's summer program in New York City! The training is very classical and solid, and the school environment is very supportive, with little inter-student drama. It's a haven to any late-starter, because of the one-one-one correction and small class sizes. Once I finished my placement class, I was placed in the school's conservatory program, a skill-based system of ten pre-professional levels that can go from a 6-year-old beginner to a young professional. The pre-ballet classes are top-notch from what I've seen, and the discipline of ballet is gently built up from there. One hundred percent recommend!

My son has been with TYBC for two years now. The teaching is steeped in solid, traditional skills,…read morewithin a supportive environment. He's made great friends and learned a lot in two years.

I danced here 10 years of my life and loved every second of it. These teachers gave me love,…read moreencouragement, and skill. This truly was a second home for me and it's what I miss most about my home town. This dance studio provided me life-long friends, Godly mentors, and amazing life lessons. If you are wanting to send your child to an encouraging, caring, and knowledgeable dance studio look no further!

From the owner: We are a Professional Preparatory Private School for dance. We have both an Intense Aspirants…read moreProgram of Study for those seeking careers and a Civic Division that has classes for children and adults in the Dallas metroplex. Our Curriculum has Elementary, Pre-Pointe, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional Aspirants Levels. Ages 3-Adult are accepted. Whether you are looking for an Introduction to the Arts class for children, a once a week class for fun, or a progressive complete professional training we offer excellence in every class. Our faculty of Master Teachers and International Guest Artists are outstanding and very interested in the personal progress of each and every study. We also offer an Adaptive Dance program that compares to no other in DFW with a specialized program of study including private and class study, costuming, presentations, recitals and parties.

Time for an updated review as we are about to finish our first season and had our first recital on…read moreSaturday. First, the recital was on 1.5 hours long. WIN Second. The recital was super casual, and easy going, which is good because when you've got little kids dancing, and young families with little kids, and everyone is is just LITTLE, that makes for quite a bit of ups and downs and talking, and ins and outs, and you know what... IT WAS OKAY! No one was bothered in the least, and that made everyone chill. So.. second win! And the third win, Miss Devin (the owner) was IN LABOR and still came to the recital. I wonder if she's had that sweet baby yet? Now there's a director who really loves her craft and her students! Three cheers for Dance Axiom!

My daughter came here wanting to do Hip Hop classes. The pricing was fair, 1 hip hop class per week…read morefor $63 /month. My daughter REALLY enjoys the class. She looks forward to it whenever it's that day of the week she has classes. The owner and staff are VERY nice and welcoming. There are always classes going on when we are there - tap, ballet etc... And the level of classes and students are varied and you can attend classes that fit your level and needs. They also do a recital for your kids if you are interested for an addition... I think $60. The negative... I don't think the beginning hip hop class is for "serious" dancers. They are there learning basic moves and I think they are more focused on making it fun as opposed to technique. This is actually what we wanted, but if you were wanting it needing your classes to be more technique oriented, this is not the class for you. Maybe the higher levels focus a bit more on that but I wouldn't know. All in all, my daughter likes it very much and we keep going back. The people are great, the place is clean and professional and the "Dance Moms" I've met were all surprisingly wonderful women.