2.5 Out of 5 I rate Arthur Murray Fort Worth right in the…read moremiddle. First thing to know - If your considering trying dance lessons DO IT! You will never regret it! Pros: AM has an awesome staff of instructors! They have some of the brightest, funnest, and skilled Dancers I have seen yet. Their professionalism and ability to teach you to dance is absolutely solid! Cons: Price and Exclusivity. Price - AM is around 65% higher than independent studios in the area. They may tell you to weigh the "all you can take" group lessons, but even with that in mind the total cost is high since many studios do charge for groups but the price of group lessons is very low. Also, the additional "shows" are very costly not only to get into, buy into "heats' and the additional lessons to consider. They will push going to shows very hard. Exclusivity - the management of AM will aggressively call you out if you talk about outside dance events not associated with AM. In my case I was posting about dance events around town and got a stern reprimand from the owner that he could not allow me to do this. Needless to say that as a consumer I am now exercising my rights to do business elsewhere. Bottom line - if you want to learn to dance well they can for sure teach you to do so - it will just be very costly. If you want to get into the entire spectrum of dancing at multiple venues around town then it is best to look at other options!

I have mixed feelings about Arthur Murray…read more Pros: The staff is super nice and friendly. My fiance and I came in to start lessons slightly embarrassed by our lack of grace on the dance floor, but they made us feel very comfortable. Our personal instructor was Stephanie and she is AWESOME. Our first introductory lesson was 30 minutes and was free - we loved it so much and ended up booking their basic foundations package (4 private lessons, 45 minutes each). Cons: While they are very nice, this may not be the best place to learn to dance unless you have a nice disposable income. The foundations package was $540, but each lesson was really only 30 minutes long with the last 15 minutes of the class just talking about technique and planning what to do for future lessons. The one thing that we really disliked is how pushy the staff is for you to schedule your next lesson with them... it's almost like they are forcing you to ensure that you come back. Stephanie, fortunately, was the only one who seemed to understand our hectic schedule and allowed us to schedule our lessons at our convenience. All in all, I highly recommend taking dance lessons, and if you are unsure if Arthur Murray is a good fit for you, try out their introductory lesson and see how you like it. We now have a new found love and appreciation for dancing after taking several lessons here

Art Ballet Academy is an wonderful place! If you are interested in Vaganova method ballet, this is…read morethe place to be. My family has had a dancer there there since 2011. Our director, Mariya Kudyakova, is an exceptionally excellent teacher, who is well qualified. Additionally Mrs.Kudyakova is very good with children and teens. She has many, many years of dedicated experience. Many former students all over the country call her their mentor, and ABA her their home studio. From professionals, to those that move on to college and other endeavors, she helps so many students learn to have grace, poise, strength, and a true love of the arts, including the very best of ballet! Professional productions / performances happen twice a year, including The Nutcracker and another performance of choice (ex.: Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Alice). We are grateful to have such an extraordinary studio in our very own city, for our beloved daughter to attend.

I do not recommend this place. They are frigid and unwelcoming. We have been to other studios, but…read morethis was the only one my child has ever dreaded going to. Pros: Conveniently located--right off the service road and very close to restaurants, grocery stores, and a dance shop. Affordable--tuition is much less than other studios in the area. Very good technique--teachers are extremely knowledgeable. This is a great place to advance skills and prepare for a career in ballet. This studio is for serious dancers. Cons: Toxic--students are clique-ish, teachers are condescending, and moms are snooty. I can't stress enough the frigidity of this place. They only encourage a career in ballet, not love of dance. If your child isn't serious about ballet, consider going elsewhere. They are very obvious with who their favorite students are. Every time you walk through their door, be prepared to get snubbed by teachers and/or parents. Cheap--tuition may be low, but they will nickel and dime you for every little thing. Those things may be optional, but you will stick out like a sore thumb and be made to feel like an outcast. Also, there are kids who run around acting like they live there, bringing in fast food and stinking up the place. (Contradicting right? How dare you snub people but bring in fast food?)

TLDR: rude, unprofessional, and will do fraudulant charges and then lie about what they stated…read more The instructor is so nice during the trial class and then magically forgets how to treat kids after that. Every class the instructor comes up to me and tells me what he did wrong in class, which I appreciate the opportunity to work with my son in addressing issues so no problem there, but the last straw of his attitude was when he took his belt away, I asked what my son was doing because I was actually watching and for the first time mine wasn't being out of line and his response with a snark said "he's just being Ty" well i can't work on anything with him if you won't tell me but the attitude is very telling of how you feel about my autistic child, mild but that doesn't matter, and he still feels your attitude because children are very intuitive. Either way, I've never met a 4 year old that doesnt wiggle. Another day before class the instructor addressed my son and i said "it's not an excuse but he hasn't slept more than 4 hours at a time in the last 2 weeks so it's a little rough" and the instructor literally told me "that's a home issue, give him nyquil" to a 4 year old. When we signed up the paper states $200 termination fee if leaving before 6 months but I was told in person by the lady in charge "but I don't charge that for kids because they change their mind a lot" no I didn't add an addendum the paper because I had a fussy nursing baby so no hands to write entire sentences. She charged it anyways to a card they didn't have permission to use but I used it in their business once to buy his uniform and pay the start up fee, and she tried the approved card first but it was declined because it was stolen recently. she sent a link when we signed up for future monthly payments that were to be charged on a completely DIFFERENT card and permission was revoked in writing to use original card they had on file. She's now saying the contract wasn't notated and initialed, either way you should stick to your word and not lie, but also verbal agreements are binding in the state of Texas.

We've been at this school for several months and are highly satisfied with the class structure,…read moreinstruction, and staff knowledge and methods. The owner, Coach Dondi is a great combination of fun yet strict, which is so good for the kids. They enjoy their training and progress well in their skills. The classes, which can be quite large, have good discipline. We highly recommend this school if you're interested in your child (or yourself) gaining strength and skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

My daughter has danced with All Star since she was 4 years old. She's now about to be 16 and has…read moreenjoyed learning from all the teachers at All Star. Her confidence, and abilities have grown each year she has been here. She is on the competition team and we're all like a big family. Welcoming, inclusive and supportive are 3 words I would use to describe the vibes. We love All Star!

Just picked up two crying kids from hip-hop. Apparently everyone in their class got a goodie bag…read morebut my kids. They were devastated. I have no clue what adult would think that would be okay. My kids felt discriminated against. I'm never one to complain but this broke my mama heart

I'm saddened to see negative reviews here. The Fort Worth Youth Orchestra is a wonderful community…read moreof talented musicians and staff. Management cares about the students and strives to create an atmosphere of excellence. We've never had a negative experience in our four years there and have not heard about any others. All of the conductors and personnel are top-notch and know how to work with kids. FWYO played an integral part in my daughter's musical progress and has contributed greatly to her preparation for a career in music.

I can't say enough about the Youth Orchestra! 50 years of service to the young musicians of the…read moregreater Fort Worth area! Last year my daughter was in the beginning orchestra there, the Junior String Orchestra, and it was an amazing experience! Two major concerts at Bass Hall! Can u imagine a 13 year old playing Ball Hall? It was glorious and inspiring for her! Ms. Musser, her conducted/teacher is absolutely amazing. Warm, years of experience, a quality teacher and human being...we almost didn't want to advance to the next level because we had to leave her behind! But we know the conductor of the Symphony orchestra for the older kids, Mr. Branch has been leading it for ten years! He is also superb! We can't wait for all the great experiences our daughter is going to have this year at the FWYO!

Wow, what a grand time we had here tonight!…read more Theatre off the Square is a very cool theatrical company in downtown Weatherford, Texas. Shocker, they are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2024! How have they managed this without me knowing of their existence?!? My lovely bride and I were out on a date night, and after some fine dining we went here to see a play: "Love, Lies, and the Doctors' Dilemma". The staff, crew, and actors were all super friendly, and the production was fantastic! Super funny and high energy all the way through! They really made our date night the best ever! They have several productions year round, with a pretty good variety. I definitely recommend them!

The theatre consistently puts on great shows and has a fun atmosphere! The show selection is always…read moreinteresting and the tech is well done.

This is the most wonderful musical theater program for children. Their respect for all children and…read moretheir commitment to theater education is exceptional. They produce real leaders in out community and offer all children this opportunity, no matter their age, their color or their financial background. And if you've never been to one of their shows, be prepared to be wowed. This is not your ordinary children's theater!

Don't send your kids here. I have a long story as to why, but don't want to rant. Long story,…read moresomewhat short: The founder is fake as they come and their "no bullying policy" can be proven to be false with my story. I came to the director with my father who was there while I was getting these bullying messages from these girls and proof of the bullying. She ignored it and told me to either leave or stay and stay away from those girls. This was because they were rich and higher up in the company. Save your child from the heart break and go to Casa or another company much better than this one.

Amazing studio and staff! The recitals are pleasure to watch! Great memories. They always have more…read morethan 1 teacher for the little ones, very helpful!

Love ! We started with summer hip hop and will be returning during the school year! My little one…read morelove the class ,the teacher and she can't wait to go dance class each week, she felt so comfortable here. I can't wait to see what the future brings us at dance concept.