My daughter has been dancing at Desert Star Dance for the past ten years, and I honestly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this studio. From her very first class as a young child to now as a confident, skilled dancer, the growth I've seen in her--both as a performer and as a person--has been incredible. It's our home away from home. Thanks DSD!

The team at Desert Star Dance is nothing short of first-class! As a former competitive dancer…read moremyself, I hold dance studios to a certain standard of professionalism and excellence. Ms. Ann and her team exceed this standard. Our daughter has loved growing in her technique and dance abilities from Wiggles & Giggles to a Tap/Ballet combo class, and I've enjoyed the studio so much, I even enrolled in an Adult class! Thank you for all you do for us and the community. -Tony Billings

Came here for the first time for Adam's dance fitness class and I had so much fun! You definitely…read moreget a good workout in! I would say it's beginner/intermediate and his class is really energetic and fun. The ac works really good in this studio too. The place is kind of hidden in a lot kind of hard to find, but I promise Adam's class is worth it!

Came here to take dance classes and absolutely love the space! Perfect for teaching and creatingread more

Teachers are great. Front of house staff communication isn't great. Definitely some favorites…read more Contacting every parent is important they are all part of the team. When reaching out for issues don't get a messaged back. Or say they will handle it and don't. daughter loves dance and everyone there as a parent it's hard.

We love it here! My youngest daughter has been dancing here since she was 18 months old. She used…read moreto be shy and very stand-off-ish but not anymore! Lucy has helped bring her out of her shell and to grow the confidence needed to be herself no matter who is around. All of the teachers are lovely, thorough, skilled, helpful and great with kids. I've never once heard a teacher talk down to a student or treat them poorly. We love the studio and everyone in it!

I wanted to take a moment to compliment Full Out on their Christmas performance. It was refreshing…read moreto see joy, excitement and unison in dancers in their adorable costumes! It was especially heartwarming to see the special needs kids also take part and have so much fun! Thank you to Paige and Lauri and all the instructors for the endless effort and time you put into guiding and helping our youth! Blessings and favor to you all for your commitment.

I have been looking for a dance program for my special needs daughter for some time and I have…read morefinally found an amazing dance. The All Hands In dance program for kids with disabilities and special needs is absolutely amazing! All you ever want is your child to feel included, especially a special needs child. There are so many unknowns, stresses and daily struggles. Last night I saw a girl with a huge smile- feeling included with an amazing group of girls and support team around her, empowering and lifting her up! I am so thankful that you have created this class. It means the world to our family. Thank you for all you do, your time, understanding, your passion and including "all kids" into your dance program! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

My girls have danced for 4 years now with Spark Dance Academy and we have been so impressed year…read moreafter year with the professionalism, organization, and genuine care they show every dancer. The teachers create such a positive environment while still helping the kids grow technically and build confidence. You can tell how much heart goes into everything they do. We are so grateful to be apart of the Spark family.

In the not-so-distant past, Spark was the closest studio to perfect you could find. They…read moredemonstrated a commitment to quality instruction with an equal love for their students and their wellbeing. It was our safe haven. This is no longer the case. They've gone the way of everyone else; only the stars matter. Everyone else who has been keeping their lights on for years has been banished to level one purgatory and told they will never do X or Y. Excuse me but becoming a professional ballerina was never the goal for us. We just wanted to get exercise, learn discipline, and have fun, not retire at 25 with a permanently damaged body while living on food stamps. ‍ If you have a child on the spectrum, I highly recommend finding an alternative. This studio is not neuroinclusive; they'll keep your kid down year after year after year until you finally get the hint and show yourself out the door. Spark, sometimes human beings matter more than the number of girls you brag about sending to summer intensives. You can still put on a beautiful production while allowing autistic girls to progress with their peers (not talking about pointe, talking about dignity and inclusivity). You know it's illegal to discriminate against disabilities, right? So disappointed and heartbroken.

I love Mrs. Claire shes so passionate and patient! My daughter looks forward to coming every…read moreSaturday

If I could give zero stars, I would. I would strongly…read moreadvise against doing business with Dance Deluxe. Our experience has been nothing but unprofessional, unethical, unorganized and frustrating. They have been deceitful about fees, restricting access to our payment records, and refusing to provide a clear breakdown of charges. Despite their claim that we owed costume fees, I reviewed my payment records (before they suspiciously revoked my access to the parent portal) and confirmed that all costume fees had already been paid. When we challenged them on this, instead of addressing our concerns, they shut down communication and made it unnecessarily difficult--seemingly because we decided to discontinue dance. Additionally, they are refusing to refund summer recital costume fees, yet won't provide any information on when we can pick them up. If the recital fees won't be refunded either, they should at least refund the remaining balance on our account. But instead of handling this professionally, they simply refuse to engage. Beyond the financial issues, there is a lot of favoritism at this studio. Certain dancers and families are clearly prioritized, while others are treated unfairly. When concerns are brought up, the staff is always extremely defensive instead of being open to feedback or resolution. Another major issue is their staffing. Instead of hiring experienced instructors, they rely on their older teenage dancers to teach classes. While some of these teens may be talented dancers, they are not trained teachers. I often found that if I wasn't sitting outside the room, the young instructors wouldn't effectively manage the class or keep students engaged. It's completely unprofessional to expect parents to monitor the instructors just to ensure they do their jobs. On top of that, the instructors are rude, unprofessional, and even make fun of students instead of creating a supportive learning environment. Rather than being encouraging, they act dismissively and unkindly toward certain dancers. No child should feel uncomfortable or belittled at a place that is supposed to foster growth and confidence. The facility itself is also disgusting. They never clean or sanitize the dance rooms or dressing rooms, and the whole place smells like urine and feet. For a place where kids are constantly moving, stretching, and sitting on the floors, basic hygiene should be a priority--but clearly, it isn't. A professional business should be willing to justify its charges, provide qualified instructors, and treat all customers with respect--even if they choose to leave. Instead, Dance Deluxe operates in a way that feels dishonest and retaliatory. If you're considering this studio, I'd strongly recommend looking elsewhere to avoid the same headaches we've experienced. If anyone would like to reach out to me to discuss this further, feel free to contact me. I'm happy to share my experience in more detail.

My daughter likes it here, we are pretty new but no big complaints so far. I had expected a little…read moremore focus on some things but to be fair COVID caused issues. They implemented a new program too which I like because the complaints I did have I think will be resolved through that program. My friend referred us and her daughter is good so I have high hopes that we will progress quickly since she has experience as a gymnast to build from. The front desk is great.

I registered my kid on Dance Connection because several friends and neighbors had their kids in…read moresome of the dance/theater classes at this school. I am so disappointed with this school! The teachers seems aloof and not kid friendly. The monthly payment is high, but probably comparable to other dance schools, however they make you pay for everything. The costume for the play was almost a $100, and I could have made a better job myself. The school sent a list of makeup items for the official play picture, and they were outrageously expensive; I feel sorry for some of the parent that felt compelled to buy them from the list. We decided to do it ourselves and the results were so much better! In addition to the monthly payment, the expensive costume, and make up, they also charge you a hefty fee for your kid to participate in the play. What is the point of the class then? Why are we paying the monthly payment to begin with? Isn't the play the culmination of a year of class? Oh, and both parents are required to buy tickets for the play (I would have thought that at least one parent would be free of charge since it's a minor participating), but the worst of all, they don't even reserve the tickets for you; you have to go into the system where everybody else is buying tickets, and good luck finding good seats. I don't mind paying a high price for things, but I need to see value for my money, and this school does not offer it.

Communication needs improvement along with all policies. Place is a hot mess. You're charged tons…read moreof extra fees with no explanation. It's pulling teeth getting a proper response. Dance Dance Revolution would be a better option!

My daughter fell kn love with this studio the minute she walked into it. They are super helpful…read morepicking the correct classes and the instructors are all top notch. So glad we decided to switch dance studios!

I had the opportunity to visit the concert side of the Hale Center Theater and was thrilled with…read morehow cozy and pleasant the experience was. The entire space holds maybe 250 or so people and each seat has a good view of the stage. The performers are fantastic (I was there for the Yacht Rock show) and I loved how enthusiastic and expressive they all were. You can purchase snacks from their portable concession cart either before the show or at intermission. If you have the chance, be sure to check it out!

My parents, especially my dad, are huge Bee Gees fans. So, when I saw that Hale Center Theater was…read moreputting on a tribute show while they were visiting, I knew I had to get tickets. We purchased tickets for the Thursday, January 8th show. We arrived a bit early on the day of the show. It was our first time at Hale and we wanted to be prepared. We were directed to a side entrance where they usually have their music shows. I knew the theatre was small, but was still surprised to see how intimate it was. I didn't mind it. The theatre sells concessions before the show and during intermission. We didn't purchase any. The show was phenomenal! The band and the singers were very talented and put on a fantastic performance. They nailed the original voices, which is not easy, and even hit some of the high notes. It took us back to the disco days of the 70s. We can't wait to catch another show at Hale Center Theatre!