Wonderful dance studio for all levels of dance. The instructors are top notch professionals who…read morehave been a part of the dance world for most of their lives. Dancing is fun at all ages and no partner is necessary! Treat yourself to a world of happiness!! I love this studio.

A hidden gem of Dance studios located in Lakewood Ranch. Staff and instructors are great and it's…read morea positive, fun atmosphere! Highly recommend

I don't know where to start , my daughter had been on a team at a dance company where was feeling…read moreunhappy at that studio for a while,.....she wanted to dance where she would not be just a number in a very overcrowded environment, she wasn't getting trained to her full potential even with lots of classes, and the owner was never seen or heard. Even though daughter liked few teachers, she felt bored most of the time and they teach the dance, not so much skill of that dance, she didn't want to just memorize it ..she wanted to learn proper skills and to be good dancer, I just saw my child not learning any great skills she wanted so she could grow ...And..this summer we decided not to go back. But where to go? Not that many choices of good dance companies around here. So as I started researching to see what few of these dance places around our area had to offer, I was getting more discouraged...too many kids, too few, place to tiny, I felt like goldilocks...LOL, We tried one studio for less than 2 weeks, they changed schedules twice in short time, no place to sit...tiny, they hired high school teens as teachers, oh and worst ..when I saw one of the costumes considered for competition, and other issues that I noticed from start...I knew we had to run...to keep on looking. Then I heard about the Art and Soul. I found out some older amazing dancers we know left old studio and came here also, that got my attention.. so I had to see for my self.. why I chose it... A long phone conversation with a very pleasant ,unbelievably lively, friendly, sounding extremely expert in the dance business and a dancer herself ,and patient (with me,I ask a million questions)...LOL.. woman, whom I found out was the owner, I asked if we can come by to see it and,she was happy to meet. when I got there in an hour I was surprised see her pull up too. I thought she was at the studio at the time, she could have just said ...hey I m not here now but I can meet you tomorrow...oh no not this lady... Alana Turner on day off drove out just to meet my dance loving child..i was in shock, she is so energetic, she has bigger than life personality and is very warm but very firm and professional. The way she runs her studio was evident immediately very hands on, not like I ever saw before, after I was there second time and third when people with children were coming in and classes in session, she watches all is going on in her studio,my mouth dropped when I saw her offering animal crackers to little boys, brothers of a girl who was trying out, to keep them happy while she spoke to family but not in rushed ...fake way we are used to ...she really wanted to please the kids. i saw she really loves teaching dance and is amazing at dancing too..as you watch her in there with them that's all you can say is wow, it was something to see, and the energy she has, and she also hires grown ups teachers not teens. ...the plaza is safe to walk around while waiting, nail salon two doors down ...my favorite thing to do twice a month while she is at dance ....it is so clean and all new ...beautiful modern tiled entry and spacious lobby/waiting area ,with couch and lots of chairs .... tv for little ones with cable...and tv screens on each wall for both rooms to watch your kids dance practice without having to press your face against the door to get a peak of your precious child practicing dancing ...how awful that I had to do that all these years, I remembered leaving marks with my face on the little glass window of the door at the other place she danced , also the place before that when she was little...how thoughtful I thought... and best part , for especially a bit older girls who dance a whole lotta hours which.... mine is getting there already....she had designed it so there's lots of study areas in the back for dancers to study with so many outlets and seating, a microwave on counter top just for dancers to heat up snacks, and my daughter also loved the two dressing rooms with actual doors not a curtain.....lol , no more changing in a bathroom ...or dying to potty and having to hold it in while late to go back to class , because someone is changing in there, my daughter has hated that the most , and now her dream I think came true she is a in real professional dance studio, with real beautiful professionally installed wood floating dancing floors that are installed with the dancers feet in mind to keep them from getting injured., not just any cheap flooring like I have seen many times before... my daughter said..mom, I didn't know tap could be so great and fun...she is so energized by this studio and teachers, and I never saw her working this hard even with double the hours at other place. she is learning to dance now...she is happy now and I m too. I finally found this amazing "Gem" of a dance studio hiding out at I 75 and University parkway.... dream come true for my girl.. right about 3 minutes from UTC mall.

We had a disastrous experience with Art and Soul Dance over the last year…read more Coming from a great studio to Art and Soul, we had the following observations. The owners are not open to feedback. If you provide feedback, your child is likely to be cut from dances or have their role limited. The owners of this studio focus more on emotionally traumatizing their dancers than teaching them skills. It was not uncommon for dances to change at the last second before competitions leading dancers to be unsure and nervous going onstage. Calling out dancers in front of their peers to do better was also not uncommon. The owners will tell you whatever you want to hear to sign up including what classes they offer. This will change once the season starts. Teacher turnover is high here. The one teacher we felt was strong, the ballet teacher, has moved on. We have had to ask the studio multiple times for pins earned and judge feedback from competitions. They refused to provide them. We question the accounting at this studio. All payments are made out personally to the owner. This seems odd for a business and we were never quite sure of the accounting. If you are looking for a studio that builds up your child's confidence and love of dance, this is not it. If you are looking for a studio where the owners are approachable and open to feedback, this is not it. If you are looking for a studio that is chaotic, mismanaged and where your child comes home questioning if they want to dance anymore, this is probably the studio for you. I would caution anyone looking to put their child in dance at Art and Soul to do lots of research and look past the positive reviews that will be fabricated to bury this one.

My niece went here for a class. Ive never seen anything like it. Over crowded classes and…read moreinexperienced staff its obvious recreational gymnastics is not that important.

I had my daughter enrolled at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics for over a year, attending twice a week and…read morepaying $177/month. Unfortunately, in all that time, she barely progressed. Every class seemed to have new beginners, but no one was really paying attention to whether long-time students were improving. I tried to address this with the front desk and was told someone would call me. After sending an email, I finally got a callback from the director, who asked if my daughter's skills book was up to date. The problem is that most of the time there were substitutes, and substitutes aren't allowed to sign off on skills. So even though she had mastered certain skills, she was missing a signature. The director promised to have the teacher check her and follow up. My daughter was so excited, but when we came back, nothing happened. We even added sticky notes to her book to make it clear, but no teacher looked at it or talked to us. After all that time and money, it felt like no one cared about her progress. As a parent, I feel this gym is more focused on filling classes and collecting tuition than actually helping kids grow. Once we switched to a new gym, after just one class my daughter was placed in Beginner Level 3 -- exactly where she should have been all along. Don't waste your time or money here

Bachata Group Class with Carlos…read more I had so much fun at Carlos's bachata group class! He's an incredible instructor--patient, upbeat, and great at breaking down the steps so everyone feels confident. His dance techniques and teaching style make it easy to improve quickly, even if you're new to bachata. The energy in the room was amazing, and I left smiling (and sweating!). Highly recommend taking his class if you want to learn real technique while having an awesome time!

Carlos is the best dance teacher ever! This class is so fun and a great new hobby to add into your…read morelife!

This program is truly unique! It provides a great combinational of fun for kids and learning…read morethrough play, led by highly trained professionals. Lori will meet with parents at the beginning in order to discuss the needs of their kids, and the specific goals that will be worked on through play and many fun activities, such as yoga, dancing, music, reading, arts and crafts. Through play, kids have the opportunity to work on various skills, essential for every aspect of their lives. Some of the skills covered are executive functioning, communication, socialization, patience, learning to follow instructions in order to accomplish goals, and many others. The activities and play are led by highly skilled professionals, who are able to identify the most suitable way for every child to learn, while also having lots of fun. The program recognizes that each child, their learning styles and their needs are unique! Highly recommended and a true asset to our community!

From the owner: Does your child have Autism, ADHD or Social Anxiety? Life…read moreSkills Prep Camp is the only Summer Camp in the Sarasota-Manatee area that offers children, ages 5-14, the chance to learn how to socialize and find activities that make them feel good. Campers learn important social and life skills in a supportive environment.Our activities are taught by experienced instructors and include: line dancing, art, cooking, team building, and believe it or not, exercise - including running and yoga! There are no prerequisite skills necessary for any of the sessions as all are adapted for the level of camper we have as Life Skills Prep Camp is an inclusive summer camp environment. We host students that are typically developing as well as students with physical disabilities, ADHD, & high functioning Autism. Our activities are taught by experienced instructors and include: line dancing, art, cooking, team building, and believe it or not, exercise - including running and yoga! 2 - 3 week sessions available. First Session: June 14, 2021 - July 2, 2021 Second Session: July 12, 2021 9am - 3pm Space is Limited so Reserve your Spot Now LSPC: Where joy meets learning!

Started hitting the gym recently because the belly fat keeps getting bigger. So it's time to get my…read morefitness on. My routine is M-F from 9-10, unless I take the Zumba class on Wednesday's. I'm there for 2 hours. MWF, are busy days. It's a fight for machines, racks/free weight section, it's a zoo. TTH are better days. This is when I take my sweet time doing glutes and working on my compound movements/form. Lots of treadmills and elliptical machines. I like to row for warm ups and sadly there is only 1 machine in the cardio area. The 2 machines that are in the hit section are always occupied or pushed next to the wall by people doing mat exercises. Staff are friendly, water fountain could have colder water. Lots of parking, just get so packed early.

Check your credit card statements! They charge you late fees even when you are on autopay. They…read morewill acknowledge their mistakes but do not credit your account. Nobody can help you because the only person who can help you is busy.

Such an unprofessional atmosphere created by the director and her mother that we left voluntarily…read moreduring a competition and subsequently walked away from over $2000 as we had paid in full because of of the verbal lashing given to us by the director in front of the hotel staff and dancers. We were guven our hotel $ back which was greatly appreciated as they witnessed this horrible event. If I could give a "zero" score I would....too many other wonderful studios to consider in our town.

We have been at this studio from the time my daughter was 4 years old. She is going to be "10" and…read moreshe has learned such wonderful things here. More than just dance she has learned how to love and respect her body, how to be dedicated to what you love. How to work hard for the things you want and how to be an athlete. How when you work hard it will show and it might take longer. When the girls compete they are all SUPER encouraging to each other as well as the parents. This studio is for all kinds of students.... Beginner, intermediate, and advance.

Love classes and socials. Always Having a blast. Highly…read morerecommend. Learning something new every class

Thank You Erin and Bachata Journey for gaining love towards dancing . ! It is a joy going to your…read moreclass, truly .!