I danced at AADBK for 13 years, throughout which I was enrolled in tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, and…read moreacro. This is not a welcoming environment at all. The favoritism is flagrant and pervasive; if you are not in competition or the child of a staff member, you will be blatantly ignored. Additionally, the atmosphere was openly hostile. I was bullied by both adults and other children there because I was not as proficient as the competition girls. The instructors were openly cruel to both me and others who did not fit their image, and my peers were often worse. I spent over a decade at AADBK, and I left feeling burned out, insecure, and devalued. My love for dance suffered immensely because the environment was toxic, not inspiring. Lori Messner at the front desk is the only one employed there who is worth any of your time. Kristen is a greedy woman who encourages this environment and should not be allowed to work with children. Your money will be better spent literally anywhere else, and you won't spend half as much as this place charges.

I've been involved and supportive of this studio for many many years. I can honestly say All About…read moreDance by Kristen is a premier studio for children and adults of all ages and ability to literally strut their stuff. The emphasis is on each student being the very best they can be! That attitude toward the students translates into confidence, self awareness, artistic expression and excellence in the art of dance. In business for over 30yrs, thousands have passed through the AADBK doors and now enjoy successful careers and life skills due in part to the lessons learns at AADBK. I highly recommend anyone contemplating joining a dance studio give AADBK a long look. Friendly helpful staff, outstanding teachers and a state of the art facility are well worth the price of admission! Do yourself a favor and stop by AADBK today!