Let me start with saying I am horrible dancer. This place is great for all levels of people. The…read moreowner and staff are professional but fun. They do a great job on making you feel welcomed. I would say this is a great place to learn or have date night.

I did Zumba today. ME! Erica B! I did an hour long class of Zumba. I know, you're thinking hell,…read moredoes she want a medal? Well let me inform you- I am the single most uncoordinated gal on the planet. I dance like Elaine on Seinfeld- actually she puts me to shame. I've been known to trip over lines in the sidewalk, carpeting that is too thick and run into walls without any given notice. Yes, I did Zumba. I was never aware of what this actually entailed, but was always slightly curious, though obviously not enough to warrant checking it out. A friend told me about the classes at Midtown Dance Studio, conveniently located in Minglewood Hall and within walking distance of my house. All this and only $7 bucks? ($40 unlimited all month- and they have weekday classes as well. Freaking steal!) There were no excuses. I agreed to go this morning. I foolishly researched a video of it a mere 30 minutes before leaving my house and almost backed out. This requires some serious rhythm. Which the dear Lord decided not to gift me. I put on my big girl panties, sucked it up and showed up for the 10 am class. Cue the warm up. Hey, this isn't so bad. I can keep up! Perhaps those videos I watched were advanced! Look at me go! I'm keeping up with the instructor. Next song, not as easy. Okay, I'm just out of shape. I just had a baby, it's hot in here. I can keep going with some minor adjustments to this crazy foot work. Two songs later, asking my friend for the time. We've gotta be close to wrapping this shit up. 10:22?!?!? WHAT?! Okay, I can do this. I can't breathe- but it's all good. Fake it till you make it! Oh, that lady in front of me is pausing. Good. I'll just go grab my water bottle. Whoa! What is going on with the footwork here? I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I look like a lame horse or perhaps a donkey. Cue the incessant laughing by me and the little boy who was drug to the class by his mother. I can't stop laughing. I'm burning more calories laughing than shaking my hips. Is it just me or do parts of Zumba remind you of the dance Patrick Dempsey does at prom in Can't Buy Me Love? Laughing uncontrollably again. Cool down! Ahh yes. This wasn't bad. I was actually quite good. I can do this again next week! Judging by the extreme lack of rhythm going on in my class that thought process has to be pretty similar in everyone's head. Otherwise this place would be empty. If your excuse is that you think you'll make a fool of yourself- screw it. I just made a fool out of myself for the both of us and then some. It was fun. I enjoy laughing at myself- and really points to anyone for showing up and trying. I'll definitely be back- though I'll be having meetings with Billy Blanks in my living room this week to try and build up some stamina. That shit is rough yo!

I'm sorry to say I was very disappointed in the new theme of The Nutcracker. Compared to the old…read moreclassic version the new one is just too modern. If someone had never seen the old version and went to it for the first time, they could easily grasp and follow the story. This new version does not make any sense. I mean really... replacing the Russian with peppermint sticks? Is this a Candyland theme? Sometimes change is not good when you are dealing with a classical ballet. As always, the orchestra was spectacular, as worthy lead dancers. However, I'm thinking Ballet Memphis Just doesn't have the talent it used to. So many of the dancers aren't even en pointe anymore! My 17 year old granddaughter has been attending the nutcracker since she was three years old, and says this 2025 is the last time she will ever attend unless the old version is brought back. It seems like everything has been cheapened, for lack of a better word. Even the costumes! The dancers' even lack emotion. Like many people I know I am so sorry this has happened to such a classical performance that people anticipated seeing each year

Ballet Memphis is such a treasure!…read more When they moved to Overton Square, they truly became an anchor for our performing arts district. I can't make it through the holidays without The Nutcracker and I really appreciate how they recorded the play and donated it to Memphis during the pandemic. I'm at the point where I know the dancers on sight and know their special gifts. I took a tour of the space before COVID-19 changed our lives. I love how you can see the dancers practicing from the street through the massive glass windows. They have dance school, community dance classes and a studio for pilates classes. I copied and pasted their class offerings: -Classical Ballet Training -Expanded Dance -Youth Ballet Memphis -Boys at Ballet Memphis -Community Dance -Summer Dance -Ballet Memphis Pilates -STOTT PILATES® Certification -Adult Ballet -Expanded Dance They have group mat and equipment classes for all levels, Total Barre™, Active for Life, bodyART™, Total Body Conditioning, and specialty clinics. Also, private and semi-private training. The costume shop is insanely amazing, you can also rent one of four studios and there's a business meeting rental space with high-speed fiber internet, teleconferencing and other features. They'll bring in caterers, table rentals and valet parking.

About 10 years ago I was teaching here for the summer and it was a great experience. The owner was…read morereal nice and decent and the kids were amazing with loads of talent and luckily I brought my Los Angeles swagger to Memphis to put them on the right track to dance. At the time Justin Timberlake's little brother Jonathan was one of my students as well and I remember he took to dance really well. I taught 3 to 4 classes a day from 8 years old to the teenagers and a mommy class on Fridays. Those were the good ole days in Memphis, but if you're ever in Germantown and you have the need to get your dance on please go to this studio.

I wish I could give three and a half stars! Studio B is home to numerous dance classes from ages 3…read moreto adult. Each spring, students work together and put on a big recital, for which parents have to stand in line to buy tickets. Costumes, production, the whole shebang. Rehearsals are daily the week prior to the program. Every other week of the school year, students attend a weekly class. The little ones take in the downstairs classrooms, accessed either through a back door (which they don't want anyone using when weather is cold, because it puts a chill on the downstairs studios), or through the painfully tight upper lobby and down a set of metal spiral stairs. When classes change, this is a truly hectic scene. I've started just dropping my 3 year old daughter in the lobby to walk herself down, because the stairs make me so nervous! In the changing area/restroom, something is always broken or out of order. The big dance area upstairs is a beautiful space, with plenty of room, great windows, and the tweens and teens seem to take their classes up there. The little girls are allowed to wear whatever leotard they like to classes, as long as they have appropriate dance shoes and purchase the tap shoes provided by the studio (they must all match for the show). Hair is to be up in a bun when possible, and not in a bow. When we came to join the studio in the fall, we may have caught the staff at a bad time. Miss Deborah, the dance teacher for the little ones, had just driven to Chicago and then lost her phone while she was up there. I never could get anyone on the phone from the actual studio, and have not been able to get much information from them via email. Your best bet is just to come into the studio between 4-5:30 one afternoon, to get information in person. It sounds from this review that it is a terrible place, but my daughter *adores* her hour-long ballet class, Miss Deborah, and the other little ballerinas. As long as she continues to enjoy it, we'll keep her enrolled. Maybe someday they'll expand, or get a bigger space. Until then, keep handing out the stickers, and we'll keep paying!

My daughter has been dancing here for over 10 years. She has had progressed well each year and the…read moreentire dance staff does a really job at teaching her. She has made lifelong friends. Each year, the studio does something fun. Last year, she was able to dance on a Carnival cruise and this year, she got to perform at Nationals in Sevierville, TN. The parents have become our friends too. We have gone to different birthday parties and had get togethers. Love DAB!

A great big Kudos to the staff at the Dance Academy of Bartlett. They teach dance to children from…read morethe age of 3 all the way up to 18. My granddaughter was enrolled with them. This morning was their recital. The older kids did a ballet using the music and telling the story of the Wizard of Oz. The choreography was sensitive and obviously put together with a great deal of professionalism. Some of the older girls, in my humble opinion, seemed to have attained to a level of professionalism as well. I think that the recital, itself, provided a vision to the younger kids and their parents just to what level, they could attain, if they so chose. Of course, the choreography was appropriately suited for each age group. But I must admitted that my granddaughter stole the show.

Andriy choreographed a wedding dance for me and my husband. We enjoyed dancing at Blue Suede so…read moremuch that we kept taking lessons for years after the wedding.

Nice space to come with a large or small group for dancing lessons. The instructors were kind and…read moreready to party, they took their roles seriously and were patient! The mirrors, strobe lights, and dance floor fit the space. I could see myself taking a Zumba class or more salsa lessons here.

A very nice place to learn to dance. Very qualified staff. Also offering fitness classes as well as…read moremost popular social dances. Great place to have fun, make new friends, and learn a new skill that is good for you no matter what your age. Highly recommend.

I've been taking private lessons for several months now...and have enjoyed every moment!! Benji is…read morean excellent instructor, made me feel very much at ease...and I was absolutely astonished at the progress we made so quickly! I would recommend this studio to anyone that is truly wanting to learn the various types of ballroom dances! This has been on my "things to do list" for several years....I truly regret it took me so long to start! It's fun...energizing....and a great form of exercise! I have tried other studios for their introductory lessons....and after my first lesson at DanceSmiths I knew I found the right environment....in every way...for me to dance!! Don't hesitate....if you want to learn...call Benji! You'll be amazed!!!

Fred astaire Memphis is an Awesome place to dance! I love my dance instructors ; Yurii and Vlad!…read moreAll the staff are amazing, as well! Frances, Mariia, Sarah, Hailey and Chris are so fun and so very helpful, as well... This is my 'Happy Place'!

Best teachers and staff + best students = a dance family and friends who have the best time…read moretogether. Sorry I didn't sign up earlier but so glad I'm dancing now!!! Best teacher Vlad (I'm partial, he's my instructor) Yuri Chris Francis Sarah Maria Hailey

Under Ms. Smythe's leadership, New Ballet has worked and continues to work collaboratively with…read morenumerous organizations including Shelby County Schools (in school and after school programs in Dunbar Elementary, Belle Forest Community Schools and the Maxine Smith STEAM Academy), The Binghampton Development Corporation, The Women's Foundation, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Hatiloo Theater, the Memphis Symphony, the Buckman Art Center, St. Mary's, BRIDGES USA, Girls Inc., Gestaldt Community Schools, KIPP Diamond Academy, Southern Avenue Charter School, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Rhodes College, Opera Memphis, Arts in the Park and the Memphis College of Art, and the Dixon Gallery. Send your child for a professional dance experience ...

Ballet, Flamenco, Modern, African, Tap, and Hip Hop Techniques. Just a great place to get it all...read more