Instruction through screaming at your child seems to be their mantra. Teacher Brooke appears to…read moreenjoy belittling children to replace her abilities to actually teach and communicate with the dancers. Poor planning and poor management of instructors suggest this place is off the rails. You are better off going elsewhere or just keeping your kids home instead of sending them to this purgatory.

"Dancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so…read moreeffectively give outward form to an inner experience."-Lyall Watson In the current world climate of growing-up-to-soon, dance offers a safe place to both embrace a child's youthfulness while growing self expression and raising positive values. Through both the art of dance and the lessons throughout dance class, Kathi's has an unequivocal influence on your child's future. The commitment to both dance and academics is not for every child or family, but my daughter is not every child and Kathi's Dance Studio (Morton, PA) is more than a dance school. Kathi and her administration treat their students like family. Years at Kathi's for both my daughters and I have been invaluable. My firstborn went to Kathi's, inspiring my youngest to try. My shy introverted child has become confident and fearless. She has grown socially and emotionally balanced, service-oriented and helpful - a true role model to other students. She applies the techniques learned through both a choreographic and creative process. Growth at Kathi's doesn't have an age limit: parents are encouraged to participate. As a dance mom, I am a witness to the remarkable qualities of Ms. Kathi and her unparalleled commitment to the children at her school and the craft she has loved passionately her whole life. Life requires more than just participation; it requires dedication. As a parent, I want to instill in my children that life is much more than a paycheck on a Friday. Giving the gift of dance, truly teaches the art of vigor. Give your child just that, one pirouette at a time.

This academy is a waste of time to send your child never again.. Mrs. Christina she is not a good…read moreteacher to have.

My daughter just completed her second year at the school and it has been a wonderful experience…read more She is truly excited for each class and the structure and true dance technique being taught is excellent. At 6 years old she needed the basics first and that's exactly what she has been given. Looking forward to the next year and many more.

Parkside Academy of Music and Dance is an awesome dance studio with a great staff. Parkside has…read moregained many local and national awards for its business practices and for the quality of its dancers. It prides itself on its ability to operate to support its families and many graduates send their children to Parkside

I can not recommend this studio. While it is great that they accept all students, putting a…read moreteenager that has never danced before on pointe is irresponsible and dangerous. The owner is nice, but absent. The ballet instructor cares more about The Nutcracker than teaching. The jazz and modern teacher states who her favorites are in front of the class. The tap teacher chews gum while dancing (another safety hazard). Imagine trying to get a 3 year old ready for dance and they refuse to wear a leotard and tights because their teacher wears sweats and teaches tap in mismatched socks (only socks, not tap shoes).This is who your kids are looking up to. Irresponsible instructors. With irresponsible instructors comes bullying and cliques. Teenagers should not be "hanging out" with their dance teachers outside of anything dance related. They may win multiple awards at the same competition every year, but that is only because they compete at the lowest level and bring the most dances. Competitions want you to continue to come back so they award you for the money you give them. Do you want your child going to a place where the teachers don't teach? Do you want your child to take ballet and then sit in the corner while they rehearse Nutcracker and competition dances during class (something that is part of Parkside Performing Arts Company, not the studio itself)? Do you want a teacher that plays favorites and bullies students, yet is the designated peer mediator if there is a problem? Do you want your child on pointe, but not get the proper training? There are plenty of other studios in the area.

The talent here is amazing. The space is wonderful. It will be sad when Jeanne Ruddy Dance is…read moreclosed. I hope it does not close but that it is handed to someone who will continue in the great Jeanne Ruddy mission. You must attend one of the shows ASAP.

I went to Napoli for voice lessons a few years ago. My voice teacher was amazing! She knew what she…read morewas doing and knew how to teach. She critiqued and was not afraid to let me know what I was doing wrong. She gave me a lot of pointers that I still use today when I'm singing, even if it's just in the shower. Also, while in my lessons, I was taught multiple songs, some in different languages like French and German, so I could audition for colleges. Lastly, the price was $100/month, which isn't too bad. Overall, I had a very good experience when I took lessons here. I still use the same techniques that I was taught then and have benefited from using them greatly.

I took my 3 year old daughter to the Springfield location for dance. Her first lesson was okay…read more(only because I sat in the class with her). When she cried at the second lesson she was told to leave the class and I was told "That's enough today". When she cried in the third (and final) lesson she had to leave the room and the teacher locked the door and ignored us. Imagine having someone teach 3 and 4 year old children who can't handle crying! It was only a half an hour lesson too!

Peter Pan last night at the Academy. PA Ballet: ****/5. Audience: **/5. Young Alexander Peters as…read morePeter was first rate. Zachery Hench as Hook was menacing, A real talent. Muchos kudos to Laura Bowman as James Hook, El Capitan's son. Happy to have chance to congrat her later as we were in the elevator going to our apts. (We live in the same building). -- Hotspur.

I have been dancing in this studio for the past 12 years and I love the teachers and the atmosphere…read moreis so kind.

The years pass by, but the professionalism and time the teachers take with the students is the…read morebest. My daughter continues to learn and grow as a dancer and young lady. Thank you ballet studio.

We love TDC and Ms Kim! Ms Kim truly cares about the dancers and wants them to grow and learn. My…read moredaughter does privates with Ms Kim and loves her time there!

Went here for 10 years and learned the same stuff every single year. If you're not in the company…read moreor on the dance team, they just shove you in the back and don't give a crap about you. I switched to a different studio after spending ten years there and let me tell you, I thought I was pretty good and knew a lot having danced for ten years. Boy, was I wrong. I was lost at the new studio. And the new studio didn't even have a company or team! It was also half the price! I will never recommend this studio to anyone. It's a waste of money.