Love this dance studio! Growing up in NJ, I went to a family owned studio so it was nice to find a…read moreplace similar in Tampa for my daughters. The owners are wonderful, as is the entire staff. And the demonstrators, who are some of the older dancers at the studio, are also so amazing with the kids. They offer a wide variety of classes (tap, jazz, ballet, acro, etc) once the dancers are of the right age to start them, as well as having a killer competition team. This summer (2021) they offered camps in addition to summer classes. Both of my daughters participated in camp, and they loved sharing all the fun activities & dancing they did during the day. I recommend Dancemakers to all of my mom friends in the area when they're looking for a local studio. We look forward to our many years at this studio!

The studio is good we've gone for years, except for the passive aggressive emails I've gotten from…read morewhoever answers their emails or runs their office when I've had just basic questions. Other than that, the dance TEACHERS have been nice.

We started here with my two daughters in January and they have loved it. This is our first time…read moredoing dance and both girls love their teachers and have learned so much. The studio is so cute. Highly recommend for all beginners.

We have had a wonderful time at All That Dance and recommend this studio! Our daughter began her…read morefourth year dancing here this fall. The teachers are wonderful and I also highly respect the owner, Lindsey, who has always been helpful and kind. In addition to dance classes for kids, All That Dance also offers adult dance classes which I have found to be very accommodating regardless of previous dance experience - which is ideal because you get a great workout in a fun environment. I am grateful that All That Dance has created such welcoming classes for their students, both kids and adults. Parent communication has been great and if I ever have questions there are multiple avenues to chat with someone.

Stage Door IS THE PINNACLE of dance in Sarasota. The word that comes to mind is "EXCELLENCE." My…read morechildren attend hip hop and mini flip hop classes at Stage Door. Their teachers are kind and patient. The staff in the front office is very helpful l, courteous and welcoming. The staff's professionalism is unparalleled. Upon spending any time at the facility, it will be evident that Stage Door Studios is a well-oiled machine. The viewing area is perfect for parents & families wanting to spectate. It is ample space with comfortable seating and screens for viewing dancers working hard and having fun in each studio. There is also a thoughtful children's area with child-friendly furniture and a tv showing children's programs. Every aspect of our experience thus far seems to have been carefully curated to cater to the comfort and enhance the enjoyment of the entire family. We LOVE Stage Door!

My children danced at Stage Door for 6 years (first recreationally and then competitively) and…read moreloved it for a long time. But 3 years into dancing for one of their competitive teams, my children were kicked out of the studio with just a month left to go in the season. They were unable to perform at recital, or at their final competition, and 3 months later the studio has still not refunded the money I paid for services unrendered (summer classes, a convention, unused recital costumes etc) and they will not respond to my emails. The reason for dismissing my 1st and 4th graders? I took them to a private lesson at another studio for additional training and the owner didn't like that. Dancers as young as 5-6 years old are made to sign a contract if they want to dance at competitions with the team. Initially I didn't think much of this but by the third year (and as my second daughter was entering the youngest competition team) I started to have concerns about the stifling nature of it. Essentially, I walked into Stage Door with a 4 year old child in 2016, and before I knew it I was locked into some kind of situation where they would be penalized for even looking at other studios . (By the way, I didn't sign the contract last year but they held me to it anyway.) We stayed a couple years longer than we should have because the kids made friends and didn't want to leave them. If it weren't for that we would have left sooner. As things often do, it all worked out for the best. My girls and some of their previous teammates have found a new studio which they absolutely love and I'm confident that this new studio has their best interests at heart. I'm so excited for their future in dance and it's a relief to know they're training with adults who care about them. Stage Door is a large studio that shows well. It's big, offers a lot of class times for young kids and when you aren't yet enmeshed in the dance world you don't see the red flags. I certainly didn't. My advice, if you're looking for a dance studio, is to sit down with the studio owner and really find out what they're all about. Ask questions. Talk to parents of older kids. Talk to the studio owner at length. I probably talked to the studio owner at Stage Door for less than 20 minutes combined in 6 years. At our new studio, I've talked to the studio owner for hours on end and we've only been there a few months. It's night and day. Just do your homework.

Tato is a great teacher - he does a good job of working in new material with ample reinforcement of…read moreprior material.

This is a fun place to learn some new moves. I found them on Groupon but they offered the same deal…read morein person. This is my second session of bachata I'm taking. The first session I went alone and was pleased they switched partners. This session I convinced my husband to come too. We are both having a lot of fun. They teach salsa salsa on 2 and bachata. Come try a class, you won't regret it. They also have socials they plan and those are fun as well.

We are so grateful for Stagelights! Without Lisa's encouragement and her ability to spot Sofia's…read moretalent, Sofia may never have discovered her passion for performing -- and for that, we are forever thankful. Gracie has helped her grow so much in her dancing and fueled her love for it even more. Lisa has continued to encourage her in singing and has helped her truly flourish. Kayla and Noelle are also amazing -- so supportive, kind, and talented. Every member of the staff goes above and beyond to help the kids feel confident, inspired, and excited to learn. Stagelights truly encourages and develops their students to become true triple threats -- strong in acting, singing, and dancing -- all while building their confidence and love for performing. Our son just started performing and recently completed his very first musical at Stagelights. He had the best experience and is already so excited to join the summer play. We couldn't be happier to be part of the Stagelights family!

Center Stage in Carollwood is much better! That's where most of the dancers of value end of…read moretransferring anyways. We left due to my two year old being mistreated by the owner/teacher Lisa! An adult bullying a toddler is the only red flag we needed. Center Stage also has indoor viewing area to watch the kids dance! There's a giant window to see through and chairs, and AIR CONDITIONING (huge deal since at Stagelights it's a "privilege" to view your child in class while cooking outside in the sun on a hard plastic chair... being able to watch dance class from indoors on a soft chair is PRICELESS!) Stagelights is absolutely cheaper than most. But you get what you pay for! If it's worth it to you then go for it. I couldn't sleep at night if I didn't warn other moms of the experience. We wasted 3 years here, but once my two year old was mistreated the loyalty had to end. Do better for your own child & find a studio elsewhere!

Can`t Even Get Someone From Judy`s Dance Academy To Call Me Back Trying To Inquire About Adult…read moreBallet Classes

This place has been here 25 years, and I'm the first to review - truly an honor!…read more JDA teaches dance from the littlest walker through experienced young adults (and, once per year, a bunch of goofy, self-aware dads). The classes are reasonably relaxed and very kid-friendly with the youngest, letting little ones get introduced to dance in a welcome way. More advanced classes branch off into specific styles and levels of skill, adding to the variety of classes available. These lessons all culminate in the big annual recital in June, where everyone shows off their skills. Additional classes lead to additional costumes and costs though, so just know that it can get expensive. Since I've only got a very little one, I haven't hit any restrictive cost paywalls. But she loves dancing and the classes are so well geared towards her age group that we'll surely be staying for a long time.

Ummm, could you ask for a better place to spend your Thursday evening? Uhhh no!…read more My 3 year old daughter dances here and she loves everything about it. From the girls she has met, to the best teacher ms tammy and the fun dances she has learned. They do tap ballet and acro and all at a reasonable price. It is conveniently located and is so awesome to be at. So go check it out you or your kid(s) won't be disappointed.

From the owner: At Bay-Area School of Dance Arts (or BSDA), we pride ourselves in providing dance education for all…read moreages and abilities. Our selections in music and costume are always age-appropriate, and dancers are training with dancers of a similar age and ability. As proud of our performance and competition teams as we are, our true focus has always been to ensure proper dance technique from an early age. Our daily goal is to instill and maintain a strong foundation of dance technique while always creating an atmosphere of fun (we never forget - DANCE should always be fun!) As our students gain more experience, the opportunities for them to perform and compete also becomes available for dancers of every ability. It is our foundation of strong technical skills that has allowed BSDA to enjoy great success at regional and national dance competitions. We are currently celebrating our 36th year teaching dance!!

Unfortunately, this studio is not a place that I would highly recommend…read more The owner and management is not a professional and that was my biggest turn off. The inside of the studio is spacious, most often it was cleaned once a week which for the amount of traffic that goes through there-that is not enough. The billing can be tricky and very hard to follow. Communication to the 'teams' isn't great, I learned that from a seasoned mom and boy was she right. A lot of turnover for the instructors which says a lot about the management of the studio. Parking can be very tight and so full at times you can't get a spot.

Ambiance: 7 out of 10; Service: 8.5 out of 10;…read more Price: $ out of $$$$; Covid Safety: Masks required, enforced. Took salsa classes here with Jae Phillips Dance Studios and had a whole blast. It was clean, fun and we'll run studio. Really enjoyed it here. Safe space for people of color.

We are entering our 7th year attending classes at this studio and our daughter loves coming here…read more We actually live far at least 30 minutes away and travel 5-6x a week for our daughter to train with this amazing dance family. Starting from recreational classes 1x week, our daughter is now part of their competition team the past 3 years. Teachers are passionate and loves the students.

My daughter has been dancing here since she was two. This is her eighth recital with VSOD and she…read moreloves it! I love the personal relationships that are built here. When you walk in you're greeted by name. Victoria is always available to address any questions or concerns that may arise. My daughter has had several teachers over the years depending on which classes she took and the staff is amazing! Each take the time to help the children individually and push them at their performance level. Even after a move to Tampa several years ago, I still make the weekly drive to allow my daughter to stay at Victoria's! To respond to the previous person: As with everything, there are reasons behind it. Having been a backstage mom for several years, I can tell you it is impossible to memorize hundreds of students, their parents, and their custody arrangements. They dismiss after the recital by song, with police escort. Only those having a matching wristband to their child is able to pick up the child. The children love being backstage, and it isn't as stressful on the children as it is the parents. The recital process is thoroughly explained when you choose whether or not to participate. It is not mandatory. As far as the fees go: in any extra-curricular activity, there are fees and extras needed aside from program fees. We love it there!

In a world where families have so many options and choices to invest their time and resources, it's…read morepertinent to evaluate your family values and priorities when deciding which activities to say "yes" too. With a Christ-centered, family-minded community at the forefront of its mission, Dance Quest International is easily one of our family's best "yes"es. DQI offers top- quality dance training, focusing on the foundational building blocks necessary for each dancers continue success- for all ages and experience levels. The owner, instructors, and staff lead from the front in modeling kindness, compassion, patience, grace, and humility to all that walk through the doors. This is evident in the dancers they produce, as character is developed just as much as dance skills. And where else can you go that dance teachers take the time to pray over little hearts and minds each time they exit the doors at the end of class? The world needs more of that! From recreational dance to competitive dance, to family, friends, and community- DQI offers everything, in balance, that we have prayed about while searching for the perfect dance home for our daughter.

Our daughter has been dancing here for 5 years and I couldn't ask for a better studio. Means so…read moremuch to us when the studio owner and teachers love your kid like their own. Dance Quest has become family to us.