My family has been part of Dance Force way before Mary Lou and Lauren bought the studio from Cindy Bedwell. Our dedication to the studio has always been noticed, along with our love for their highly educated instructors. Recently it has been rare to find that teacher who has the credentials to educate our children. Through our time at the studio there have been multiple teachers "fired" or "quit". Recently two teachers were fired because they wanted to branch out, but treated unfairly by the studio owners because their honesty and creative minds were unwelcomed at their studio. Sadly, this is not the first time this act has happened. Over the past SIX years the studio has lost 22 highly educated dance professionals that taught our children. This place strives on quality and having the "best studio in Clarksville", but has two teachers', one who danced with the Titan Cheerleaders and studied at Julliard. The second has a degree in dance, worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, and has performed in shows. Many teachers are alumni that only have their training from Dance Force and never studied anywhere else. How is this quality training as they have expressed on their website? Also, they strive on positivity! As a witness on multiple occurrences students have left rehearsals, class, and the studio crying. On multiple visits I have witnessed Staff Members bully their students. There are multiple students that have lost their confidence in how good of a dancer they are because teachers have told them "you suck", "you'll never make it in the dance world", "why are you doing a solo", and if a student is crying because of a teacher belittling them the teacher will kick them out of their class or tell them to "suck it up butter cup". There are many who are scared to let the adult in the room know they have to go potty because of the repercussions behind their "disturbance". They have caused some of their competitive dancers severe anxiety and not wanting to dance. When a student is hurt they say they are faking even when a doctors note is sent in. Many times students injured are forced to continue dancing because they are not believed making their injury worse, and some are so scared to let the choreographer of a competition piece know they can not dance because they will not receive a refund for their injury (if injury absence to dance falls on competition weekend) or they know the choreographer will be mad so they continue to dance anyway. Dance is a place to express yourself, not belittling children and causing 5-8 year olds to hate dance class. Students have ended up in therapy because of them and their staff. It is not a family atmosphere. The Studio Owners' do not care about having children trained properly, and if they did they would not push staff members out. They lie to the children when discussing why a teacher or student has left. They live through lies, and never want them to be seen as the bad guy. They blame the children for their bad behavior, lack of respect, and poor dedication as why teachers have left. When a student leaves they inform the whole competition team that they have quit on the team, and are sadden by their actions. They lie to cover their backs and have the team turn on those that are called "quitters". It is very sad and not professional. Drama is not allowed at the studio, but is always occurring. They believe what they (the directors) hear from STUDENTS, and will give the victims consequences because they do not have time to identify or listen to facts. Also, they love pulling students in the office (with the door close) to talk to them about matters that are not their business, and should require a parent in the office with them making them uncomfortable and feeling guilty for doing nothing wrong. Another factor to consider when you are picking this studio as a place for your child, you need to consider the cost/money. Yes, this place is like paying a car payment. They charge outrageous prices making families work 2-3 jobs to make their children's dream come true. They charge 25 cents a stone on competition costumes. It is cheaper to buy the stones in the store and do it yourself than have the Directors' complete the stoning, but this is never an option. Then there is a travel fee... the fee use to be around $8-$10 dollars, but now ranging from $210-$250 determined on how many dances you are enrolled in. When paying the travel fee it is to include food for the Prop Dads that volunteer their time at competitions, and gas for the prop trailer. It has been 2 years since the Prop Dads have gotten food, and the only reason they read more

I have spent the last 8 years at Dance Force and I would never dream to dance anywhere else. Dance Force has given me many opportunities from performances to traveling all across the USA to compete in competitions. The staff are very professional and most have trained and worked in the professional dance world from performing on cruises, musical productions, and even attending The Juilliard School. Dance Force also brings in top notch choreographers from around the country to give us a chance to learn from the best in the nation. The quality of dance education that you will receive is unmatched. Some dancers have gone on to attend schools such as The University of Alabama and The University of Indiana just to name a few to continue their dance education. Your dance training is very important but what is more important is building your character. Because of dance I have learned many life lessons such as self confidence, communication and social skills, dedication, and most importantly respect. The Directors and Staff want nothing more than for all of their dancers to succeed. I am truly grateful for every director and teacher that has believed in me and pushed me so I could be the best dancer I can be. Dance Force is so much more than a studio it is truly a family after all the motto is together and strong . read more

Dance Force was my daughter's studio for seven years. One year on Recreational Team, one year on Performance, and five years on competition team. Dance Force had some great choreographers but they have a huge turn over on instructors. There are two instructors that are still there. Only one of their Instructors/choreographers has a great school background the rest do not. Dance Force tends to charge to much for their costumes and over charges for competitions they sign up for. They charge each dancer a travel fee which is use for room and board of the instructors, fuel cost, and food for the prop dads. However, the prop dads did not received meals at any of the competitions in 2017 and 2018. Dance Force does not focus their business on recreational or the performance teams. Each year Dance Force has a recital in June at the end of competition season. The recital tends to focus on competition dancers rather than recreational dancers. If your child is a recreational dancer, they are in one dance that is less than 2 minutes on stage. The cost is very expensive and a child deserves more stage time than they receive. Each year my wife and I spend thousands of dollars at Dance Force and the training should be more intense than what she has received. read more

The owners are fake and will lie to your face to get your money. A family at the studio is selling all of their belongings to pay their outrageous overinflated bill. They definitely price gouge. Its sad for all of those families struggling to pay them and working two jobs to do it. The owners have taken 7 vacations in the last year. And they flaunt it all over social media- everything they have. IT's sick. It would be different if they didn't strong arm their customers to pay or threaten them. They definitely bully. Ive never seen studio owners consume alcohol at competitions and lose kids. But witnessed it first hand. read more

Caring Instructors, Owners, Directors and Staff! Teachers all have degrees and are always continuing their education. Bringing in teachers from all over the world. There are classes for all dancers from 1 hour per week ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, leaps and turns, pointe, musical theatre, Mommy & me, homeschool and Acro to 8 hours per week. You choose how much you train. You can not compare anything in Clarksville to Dance Force! read more

This is definitely one of the best studios in Tennessee. Your Dance education that you receive is unmatched. The staff is very professional and educated. It is definitely a family environment and a great place to pursue in getting a quality dance education while learning life lessons such as respect, integrity, and confidence. read more

We have danced at Dance Force for the past 7 years and this makes year 3 of competition team. We are thrilled that we have found a place for our daughter to thrive and build her love of dance and gain so much confidence. We wouldn't have it any other way. We also love all the teachers and staff. Best place if you ask us. read more