My daughter danced with Desert Eagle Productions almost 10 years ago and loved it! She learned so…read moremuch and was able to join a class that was her style. Forever grateful that she got that experience and skills from this studio! Thanks to Tina and the amazing coaches for the memories and fun.

We came all the way from Houston it's an amazing dance studio Mr. G has that energy that made my…read morechild. Love him so much my husband likes Mr. G my whole family feels comfortable with Mr. G and the whole studio it's that gives is awesome place to be and and desert Eagles produce dance studio is where you want to be. Thank you Gerald give up on my child

This is by far the best school for dance in Las Cruces. They have the most magical Nutcracker and…read morespring shows. No other dance school compares. Monique combines the amazing talents of internationally famous Ballet Dancer Aaron Smyth, professional dancers, Anna Lee Rohovec and Jack Stewart and local dancers of all ages, some who have been studying under her for over 20 years. She has brought the performances up another level by including live music with Grammy award winning music director Jorge Martinez-Rios. I am sure you will not experience shows of this caliper anywhere else in the area.

My daughter was enrolled at this ballet studio for nearly four years. We invested thousands of…read moredollars in tuition and performance tickets each year, and I volunteered hundreds of hours backstage--organizing the younger dancers, making last-minute costume repairs, and assisting with check-ins. I got along well with the backstage crew and never received a single complaint from any of them. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this studio due to the inconsistent and unprofessional leadership of owner Monique Foster and backstage manager Courtney. They show clear favoritism toward certain students while applying rules unevenly and aggressively toward others, creating an environment that was often unfair and hostile, especially for younger dancers. During our final production, my daughter was repeatedly singled out by Courtney with severe, aggressive reprimands over minor issues. I stayed close to my daughter to support and protect her backstage. Near the end, Courtney called me out in front of several other moms and gave an exaggerated account of an interaction she claimed she had with my daughter that day. I pointed out that both my daughter and Courtney's own daughter were behaving typically for their age--recounting the previous evening when I had had to ask her daughter multiple times to stop clapping and blocking the walkway. Monique intervened, became confrontational, and threatened to have me removed from "her" theater for "talking back." She then claimed she had received multiple complaints about me "doing things wrong," but when I asked for specific examples, she could provide none. She also didn't appear to know my name, which further undermined her accusations. The small amount of positive support we experienced in our first year at this studio faded over time. Interactions with Monique became increasingly harsh and unpredictable. My daughter, who once loved ballet, began dreading classes and frequently came home in tears. We've heard similar experiences from many other current and former families. While there are talented dancers and some wonderful people associated with the studio, the lack of consistent, fair, and age-appropriate guidance from the leadership makes this a poor choice for families seeking a supportive and safe environment for their children. We left after almost four years and are now much happier at a different studio.

Verdi Academy is a fantastic ballet school for girls (4-15+ years old). The academy is part of the…read moreRoyal Academy of Dance and the high quality training is reflected on the owner/instructor Mrs. Veronica Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is a fantastic person. My two daughters enjoy their classes and recitals.

From the owner: Verdi Academy of Dance specializes in providing high-quality dance education in a positive,…read moreencouraging environment where every dancer from 3 years to adult can thrive. As a Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Registered School, we offer internationally recognized ballet training alongside creative movement classes for children, adult ballet, adult modern dance, modern dance, lyrical, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), and modern dance. Our experienced instructors focus on strong technical foundations, proper training, and individual growth, whether a student is dancing recreationally or pursuing advanced opportunities. We are committed to helping dancers build confidence, discipline, artistry, and a lifelong love of dance through exceptional instruction and a supportive studio community.