There is no transparent pricing on the website. You have to jump through a ton of hoops to get any…read moreusable information including submitting all of your personal information and waiting from someone to get back to you whenever they happen to be open. This is not unique to this studio and absolutely should not be tolerated by parents as it shows that everything is tailored to the sole needs of the studio. I expect if their classes are full, then my views won't matter.

This review is based on our experience in Ms. Alexis' Primary A/B ballet class…read more Firstly, I want to give Ms. Alexis a 5 star rating on how well she works with young girls. She was able to magically sweep my 5-year-old daughter away into a fairytale land where she imagined all of her favorite things and learned proper ballet techniques, strengthened and stretched her body, and had fun dancing with her friends. She loved it so much, we wished it was more than once a week and didn't stop for summer break. Something I would like to see more of is the teaching of short dance routines after all of the typical exercises they do. One thing that many of the parents were dissatisfied with was how often there was a substitute teacher, and the general lack of communication there was regarding class schedules and offerings from the office. I hope this review will help you in deciding which program to put your child in, and will provide the school some insite into our experience. We're looking forward to returning for the upcoming fall session!

On July 25, 2025, I brought my 4-year-old daughter to her 4:00 PM gymnastics class. We arrived at…read more3:59 PM and, as directed by the front desk, walked through the ballet room to get there. The ballet class was already past its scheduled end time, so we waited until the students finished before passing through. Halfway across the room, the ballet teacher suddenly began yelling at us aggressively. My daughter was terrified. I calmly asked her to lower her voice, but she continued screaming--following us into the gymnastics room in front of dozens of children. I have a heart condition and began feeling unwell from the stress, yet she would not stop. No staff intervened. I assumed the school would handle it properly, but I was wrong. Later, the owner defended the teacher, accused me of being a "criminal," and took zero responsibility. The real victims were my daughter and the many children who witnessed this unprovoked outburst. Parents should be aware of three serious concerns: 1. Poor safety - No security, unattended front desk, and children can easily wander outside to the street. I personally saw a 6-year-old disappear for 20 minutes. 2. Emotionally unstable ballet teacher - Multiple online reviews mention her history of yelling at kids when parents aren't present. 3. Unprofessional management - Canceled classes without notice, no accountability, and intimidation tactics from the owner, Serge. I regret not calling the police that day. If I had, maybe fewer children would be subjected to this behavior. Parents, please protect your children. A school should be a safe, nurturing place--not one where kids are traumatized and parents are threatened.

My 7 yo daughter has been here for just over a year now and we've really enjoyed our time here. She…read morehas learned so much at the grand academy already and has absolutely loved every second of it. The instructors are great with the kids - firm but kind. My daughter has had classes with Marina, Yelena, and Taylor and they're all wonderful. I've also taken some adult beginner classes with Marina and Yelena that I really enjoyed. The owner, Serge, is easily accessible and always willing to listen to any feedback or concerns I have. Operationally, there's some room for improvement but overall we've been really happy here and have seen a lot of progress over the last year.

As with many dance studios , the TEACHER is what makes the world of difference…read more 10 STARS for the two AMAZING teachers my child has had here: Miss Connie and Miss Kelly: Skilled and professional dancers with a passion for ballet and for teaching ballet: Super sweet, super patient, caring, loving, got my child who has attention deficits and who had been rejected by others to not just thrive but made my child love ballet even more. So grateful for the BEST dance teachers!

My daughter has attended this studio for about 6 months now and she still loves it as much as she…read moredid on the first day. Her teacher, Ms. Carrie, is an absolute saint for dealing with 2 year olds that have a hard time focusing and following directions! The 30 minutes per week of class I feel is perfect for the age group. I am excited to see where her dance journey goes and thank this studio for being a great introduction to dance and helping develop these early skills.

My daughter iwants to become a professional ballerina. We are so impressed by Shushan Dance Studio…read more This is where you want to bring your child to dance if they are serious about learning the proper ballet foundation and Vaganova method.

A very thoughtful approach to teaching. Unique style and plenty of good music. Bravo!read more

We have been going to this dance Academy for three years now, and it has been such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is one of the most affordable and fun activities for the whole family. The recitals are fun, safe, and close by with so many memories. We have also gotten to know the parents and it has helped us to bond as the kids grow up and go to schools around here. The teaching style here is very approachable with props and fun sensory. The teachers have all been very competent in the showcases are really fun and entertaining. I don't know what I would have done without Miss Cherylann. The parent and child class was so wonderful, we did that before Ariel turned 2. It's such a great place to learn structure, magic, imagination, and to shine.

My daughter has been attending Miss Cherylann's academy for about 3 years now and absolutely loves…read moreit. Her teacher, Miss Devin, is a true gem. She's a great teacher and the kids love her so much. It's a very supportive environment that is not competitive and there is no pressure. It's just fun! The academy also does recitals twice a year which my daughter loves to do.. She is also attending a weekly summer camp there and does not want to leave when I come to pick her up in the afternoons. I highly recommend this dance academy!!

Our daughter has been dancing at Center Stage for over five years. When she started during the…read morelockdown, it was one of the few activities available that gave young people a positive outlet, helping them stay focused, build skills, and feel a sense of accomplishment. The studio truly went above and beyond, even creating an outdoor stage approved by the city so classes could continue safely. We are so grateful for that commitment. Since 2020, we've experienced a genuine sense of camaraderie and family every step of the way. The owners are incredibly dedicated, always ensuring that each child's experience is purposeful, supportive, and focused on growth. We also love the variety of dance styles offered and the quality of the instructors. They are truly exceptional. Their programs are of award-winning caliber, and the musical theater program is easily one of the best in the city.

Place is like a zoo of misbehaving children. Constant running, screaming and playing on the floor…read morein waiting area. Parents pay no attention to their young kids and staff says NOTHING. If you want basic classes just to keep your kids busy and you want a migraine while waiting for them than this is the perfect place!!

We've been with this hālau for several years now, and it has been an incredible experience…read more Authentic hula, beautiful choreography, and live musicians straight from Hawaiʻi for our semi-annual shows. Kumu goes above and beyond for the keiki, hosting a free two-week summer camp where they learn ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and deepen their hula skills through dedicated practice -- capped off with a celebration party. I've witnessed the keiki grow year after year, eventually graduating to the older levels and carrying the tradition forward.

REVIEWS: many of the reviews here mention their gratefulness to Kehau who was the former Alaka'i…read more(teaching assistant) for the halau. The reviews are for her on coordinating performances and to the students who danced; not Kumu Chase Chang. Unfortunately, there was a month's long fall-out between Chase and Kehau. I was not with the halau when things went awry; but I read the drama as he blasted her on his Facebook page for months. I saw him have it out with three other students who he referred to as Hiwa (translates black pig, evil, dark) which was also displayed on his FB page. COMMUNICATION: Chase's communication with students & parents is primarily done via Facebook, (& Messenger when he is looking for a penalty fee). Personally, I find official communication via FB confusing and disorganized especially since was part of three different halau-related FB groups and never sure where to find reliable updates. I do feel this method undermines effective communication and, ultimately, trust in his leadership. REQUIREMENTS: If anyone is interested in going to this halau, you should know that he will tell you that he owns your hair (no cutting it); I have heard it many times. You will be required to participate in a Hoike (performance) roughly every 6 months. For every Hoike, every student is required to sell 15 tickets ($300 total) or $600 if you have 2-kids taking classes. Costume material, construction, adornments and other implements will also cost several hundred dollars. This halau does not have their own Hawaiian band; nor does he have a kane group (male dancers) anymore. EXPERIENCE: I deeply regret enrolling my daughters, age 13 and 15 at this hula school. Kumu Chase made unprofessional and harmful remarks, suggesting that my 13-year-old "looked autistic" and repeatedly labelled my 15-year-old as a lesbian. When she said she wasn't, he was heard saying, "whatever girlfriend." These comments are not only irrelevant and offensive but can be damaging to kids. He is not their friend, or a cool uncle, he is older and should be professional for his age. KULEANA: or responsibility of the Kumu is to uphold the training, guidance, and support of their Haumana/students. But Chase speculates & comments on students' identities and mental health (?). He also discusses his personal political views with minors & online, which is also inappropriate and crosses professional boundaries. I have no respect for him, but for the love of hula, I hope he can reflect on these concerns to prevent grievance to other students and families.

The moment I met Emma, she knew exactly what type of dance I wanted to do. My 2 left feet hub and…read moreI did such an amazing opening dance all thanks to Emma!!! I loved her SO MUCH I ended up adding additional classes and did a really pumped up dance with my dad instead of doing a slow dance. That was such a memorable dance! Not just because it's the father-daughter dance, but the classes, the mess ups and the additional time I spent with my dad doing something we've never done before is a memory in my book I would hope never to forget! Thank you Emma! You will never be forgotten! PS This was from a couple years ago and I did have a previous post here on yelp and I don't know why it was removed

Emma is the best!!! I started her dance class looking like a clown, I left dancing like a king!!…read moreMen and dancing go well together, Emma took away all my fears of dancing and choreographed the perfect dance for my wedding. I can't express how grateful I am that I ended up taking her class. Thank you Emma for the amazing classes that I will always remember my whole life.

I've been dancing here for 11 years and truly no place could ever feel like such a home ! The dance…read moreteaches try to push you to your full potential but also make sure you know ur worth more than what you think you can do. They also try to connect with you to another level that is so comforting in a way to know you have your teachers there. This studio really is a home through and through

When I say this place is worth your time, let me elaborate…read more The staff and kind and understanding. The teachers and assistants are professional, empathetic and patient. I say this because kids are little people who deserve just as much respect and understanding and communication as adults do. When my child had an accident her teacher comforted her and positively and showed her so much empathy. I mean this was only her first time being around her. Wow! This is the type of establishment that deserves our hard earned dollars. My little person felt so reassured and comfortable with her teacher. If this isn't enough, let me tell you about their loaner area. If you for some reason need to borrow shoes because of finances or your child forgot theirs... they have an area dedicated to this and you can donate your little ones shoes that no longer fit them. THAT to me is just HEARTWARMING. This place is a complete gem and I am so glad I didn't go with other studios we tried. Omg I almost forgot, to try a class, guess how much the fee is (since every place is pretty much charging now), it's $0. That's how it should be. At least when I took my older kids that's how it used to be. Let's be honest you should be able to see if a class/school is a good fit and not go broke trying different places. I'm telling you, this is THEE STUDIO.

Absolutely love the studio I have been taking adult beginner, ballet classes here, twice a week…read morewith Miss Natasha! She is so kind and patient but also stern and really makes sure that my technique is correct. I have seen so much progress since starting last September and I cannot wait to continue my journey. I'm so grateful to have found the studio. I cannot recommend Miss Natasha's studio enough if you have an interest in starting adult ballet classes, then look no further give her a call.

Took us a while to find the right spot but once we did, our 4 year old daughter was super excited…read moreto be coming to Media City Dance every week. Miss Natasha and her instructors are warm, caring and extremely professional. We also had our daughter's 5th birthday party that Miss Natasha so kindly helped us arrange in the main studio. About 20 of our daughter's friends attended. Miss Natasha brought in one of her senior ballerinas to hold a class for the girls. The ballerina also performed a piece from the Nutcracker. Parents and kids were equally thrilled! (see some of the photos we posted) I would highly recommend Media City Dance to any parent considering ballet classes for their kids.