After asking for payment even before the lesson, i reluctantly agreed. She I orally changed my…read moreclass from the group tango to an introductory lesson so i had to pay twice. She put in my card number wrong and had to call me back for me to say it again. Quite an ordeal before arriving. Lesson was ok but after the lesson we were pressured to buy a package. We were told that if we leave the studio that we wouldn't get the ten percent discount so we should buy it immediately. Thousands of dollars upfront is a big deal. So we asked if we could have some privacy and discuss it. This was my fiancé and myself as we were trying to practice a dance for our wedding. Then not even 60 seconds later Marjorie comes over and starts asking us questions and again we stated we just needed a little privacy in time to think about it. We decided not to move forward since we felt very pressured. The next day I receive a phone call again from Marjorie stating that the owner saw dancing and he wanted to give us a free lesson. I did not respond. The next day she texts me. And then I had to tell her to stop contacting me. I do not appreciate the high sales pressure. It seems like they're just all about the money.

My husband and I started with Andre, our Instructor, 9 months ago. We were complete beginners! He…read morehas been so patient, funny and kind. We enjoy going very much and have continued with weekly lessons and socials. We love watching the advanced dancers and have made great friends. I highly recommend them!

They are so welcoming and extremely well I organized. The classes are selected by the director who…read moredoes a great job with variety of one night; one day; 3-4 day; and demos to accommodate any level of experience.

I have attended at least 5 youth plays at Center for the Arts in Bonita and have never been…read moredisappointed!! They always exceed my expectations! A step above any of the local school productions I have seen (and I have seen many)! For a non-profit community theater with a limited budget, these plays are really awesome!! It is so neat to see the talent and passion for theater in our local youth, and it's obvious they are given top-notch acting and singing training at CFABS to develop their talents! Craig Price does an amazing job directing these plays and making it a fun and positive atmosphere for all the youth involved! I've also attended a couple of the "Improv Tonight!" shows the first Saturday of every month, and have enjoyed these a lot as well! If you're looking for some fun, reasonably priced entertainment which showcases some very talented local people volunteering their time because they love theater and enjoy entertaining you, you WON'T be disappointed!!

This is a great place to learn how to dance and have fun while doing it…read more The instructors are patient and extremely knowledgeable. My wife and I have been learning for a few months now and really enjoy it. We are learning how to dance...properly. So far our dance lessons include Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and the Hustle. All dance genres that will never go out of style. We encourage everyone to try it.

I have been dancing at Fred Astaire at Bonita Springs, Fl. for 10 years. My experience there has…read moresurpassed my wildest expectations. Learning to dance so many ballroom dances in rhythm and smooth has been amazing. The instructors are professional and highly skilled. Every lesson is unique and motivating. The instructors help you to be the best dancer no matter your skill level. Also, it is fun, great exercise and they treat you like family. If you want to learn to dance and have FUN, check out the Bonita Springs Fred Astaire studio. You will be glad that you did!

So this is our 2nd attempt at finding a good dance school for our 3 year old, and it was a huge…read moresuccess! We enrolled our daughter in summer classes (for the month of July), just in case things didn't work out like the last one. Assuming the rest of the classes go as smoothly as this, then we may be life-ers! The tricky part was finding the entrance...I drove northbound on Del Prado, and made a left on Viscaya, pulling into the Jimmy John's parking lot (since it's in the same building). I found out, there IS an entrance back there (the one that says "welcome" on the door, but isn't that clearly marked. We drove out of that parking lot, and into the medical lot next door, and parked there, just walking across the 5'of grass to the main entrance, which is off of SE 8th. Alright! Now that we found the main entrance, we walk in and are greeted just as we are opening the door! Andrew and Carla(?) Ask how were doing, have we been there, what's her name, is she excited, etc. He gave me a quick briefing of the place and told me where my daughters class would be. There seemed to be just as many new faces as veterans. It was a comfortable setting. There is basically a big L shaped hallway, with 4 rooms for the classes. They have two large TVs so that parents can watch the class from the hallway. It was nice to still be able to watch her first class, and see that she's comfortable with a bit of independence. She had one instructor, Miss Amy, and two assistants. The half hour class flew by quickly, and when they walked out of the room, my daughters face was just beaming with glee. She talked about her class and her "teacher" the whole drive home, and told her dad and brother all about it when we got home :). So, thank you, Maranatha, for a welcoming feeling and a comfortable atmosphere. It has to be because it is a faith-based organization :).

All 3 of my daughters attend Maranatha School of Dance and they LOVE it! It is Christ based and…read morethey really stress the importance of faith. Would recommend this school to anyone!

Renee is about as authentic as they come. You won't get any BS from her and she speaks directly…read morefrom her heart. If you have a need for what she offers, give her a chance. You won't go elsewhere after experiencing time with her. She's kind, she listens, and I would buy anything she's selling without reading the description. She's high energy, so come prepared.

Breakinn Boundaries is a business from the heart with the best of intentions but also extremely…read moreeffective in having an impact on our businesses and life! Truly grateful for the help and encouragement this past year! Renee has provided her knowledge to us with joy which is super refreshing as compared to some others who have helped us in the past. Breakin Boundaries continues to grow in knowledge, experience and depth as time goes on! So it has been great to grow alongside with others in this community! We are thankful for the opportunity to connect with other people, attend events and gain knowledge which directly impacts our life in every way. 10/10 would recommend working either locally or virtually with Renee Manzolillio and anything she stands behind! -Dr. Josh Bell

This ain't your momma's old, tired arts center!…read more A wonderful, gorgeous, brand new facility! Beautiful ballroom-inspired decor, tons of classes to choose from for all ages! I've been going to Zumba there, and the teacher is amazing--a woman (Kim) who has had weight issues herself, she knows how to make exercise FUN and yet still push you to really sweat it out! And fancy, pretty bathrooms (cleanliness is important to me); this is not your average high school bathroom!

"Johnny & Lisa Dance " run their ballroom classes through this center. They are a lovely & fun,…read moreenergetic couple that attract the same. I have been to various group ballroom class "social" functions and honestly this is the only one in Naples that I would return to for these reasons: Non competitive environment Organized teaching techniques BYOB / treats etc.. people are real with each other Older children are welcome and encouraged Private training may lead to fabulous competitions in sweet destinations

This is a great place to spend the evening dancing. The people are very friendly and the dance…read morefloor is roomy. Great selection of ballroom dance music. Jim the owner was a wonderful host.

From the owner: Bringing dance to life with over 30 years of experience, Modern Steps School of Dance is a family…read moreowned and operated establishment that offers dance classes for all levels of dancers. Licensed and insured.

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.

Love this studio, love the staff, love their welcoming atmosphere! Kids learn the art of dance in…read morea positive and encouraging environment for any level! Whether recreational or competitive, beginner or advanced, all dancers are welcomed and treated as family! Excellent studio all around!!

My daughter attends Powerhouse dance. The people that run the program really care about the kids,…read moreknow their stuff and put on a great Christmas program. However, they are lacking in keeping parents informed to what is going on at the dance studio. On days there is NO school, (weekday holidays) as such, there will sometimes be classes that evening and others, there will not be classes. IF there are no classes, they sometimes make it up on a Saturday and other times they dont. They NEVER post on their webpage what is going on and the owner almost NEVER fires out an email to all stakeholder to inform them about change in classes. IT is a catch as catch can everytime. Great place for kids to dance, but their communication with parents is woefully inadequette.