I honestly do not recommend this place at all. The experience my family had here was nothing short…read moreof frustrating, stressful, and disappointing. From the very beginning, the scheduling process was a complete nightmare. They were constantly disorganized, moving times around, canceling at the last minute, and making it nearly impossible to have any kind of consistency. When you're paying for a service that's supposed to support your kids, the least you should expect is reliability, but that was absolutely not the case here. On top of that, the cost is ridiculously high. It is extremely expensive for what you actually get--which, in our case, was basically nothing. My kids were supposed to be learning and growing, but instead, they came away frustrated and upset. I felt like I was throwing money away for empty promises and zero results. It's beyond frustrating to spend so much and see no positive outcome. The worst part, though, was how the teachers treated the kids. My daughter came home in tears because her teacher told her that she should move down a level because she "did bad." Imagine saying that to a child who is there to learn and gain confidence! That kind of comment crushed her self-esteem and made her feel like a failure instead of encouraging her to try again and improve. No child should ever be treated that way, especially in a place that's supposed to be nurturing and educational. Overall, this place is disorganized, overpriced, and unkind to children. The scheduling is chaotic, the costs are outrageous, and the way they handle students is unacceptable. My daughter's negative experience is something I will never forget, and I cannot believe how unprofessional and unhelpful this entire program was. If you are a parent thinking about signing up here, please save yourself the time, the stress, the money, and most importantly, spare your kids the heartache. There are much better options out there where your children will be treated with respect and actually learn something valuable. Do not recommend--at all.

I honestly don't even know where to begin with this dance studio, but I feel like it's my civic…read moreduty to warn people before they waste their time, energy, and money stepping foot into this place. From the moment you walk in, you can tell something is just...off. The lobby smells like a weird combination of old hairspray, damp carpet, and sadness. The front desk staff are either totally checked out or strangely aggressive--as if you're bothering them by daring to ask basic questions like "What time does class start?" or "How much is tuition?" Instead of clear answers, you get sighs, shrugs, or sarcastic responses that make you wonder if they've ever even been trained to deal with humans. The actual studio space is somehow worse. The floors are sticky in some areas and dangerously slippery in others, and you'll probably find random bits of tape, dust, and even chunks of who-knows-what scattered around. The mirrors are streaked and cloudy, which makes it nearly impossible to see your form. And don't even get me started on the so-called "sound system"--it crackles, cuts out mid-song, and blasts static so loudly that you leave with ringing in your ears. The temperature is never right, either. One day it's like a sauna, the next it's an icebox. It feels like they're trying to test how much discomfort students can tolerate while attempting to move their bodies in sync with music they can barely hear. Now, the instructors. I cannot stress enough how unprofessional and unqualified some of them seem. A few are visibly disinterested, staring at their phones or chatting with each other while students struggle through combinations. Others bark out corrections in the most condescending way possible, making people feel small rather than inspired. It's one thing to be demanding in dance--that's expected--it's another to be cruel or dismissive. And then there's the favoritism. If you're one of the "chosen" students, you'll get attention, praise, and encouragement. If not? Good luck. You'll be ignored no matter how hard you're trying. It creates such a toxic environment that you start dreading class instead of looking forward to it. The choreography itself feels outdated, uninspired, and sometimes flat-out lazy. While other studios are pushing boundaries, this place is stuck in the past, recycling the same tired routines year after year. The recital was an absolute disaster: costumes falling apart, music cutting in and out, students standing awkwardly on stage because they clearly weren't given enough rehearsal time. Parents were openly groaning in the audience. It was embarrassing for everyone involved. And then, the fees. Oh, the fees. Everything costs extra, from costumes to "mandatory" workshops to recital tickets that are outrageously overpriced for the level of chaos you end up witnessing. They nickel-and-dime you to death while delivering the absolute bare minimum in quality. And good luck trying to cancel or get a refund--they'll hit you with fine print and rules that seem specifically designed to trap you. All in all, this studio manages to be a perfect storm of everything you don't want in a dance experience: unclean facilities, apathetic or mean-spirited staff, uninspired instruction, favoritism, financial exploitation, and a general atmosphere that crushes creativity instead of nurturing it. If you want your child (or yourself) to fall out of love with dance, this is the place to go. If you value your time, money, sanity, or self-respect, stay as far away as possible. Honestly, I'd rather attempt to teach myself choreography in my kitchen while slipping on spilled orange juice than ever set foot in this miserable excuse for a dance studio again.

I am not sure about this place yet...but I do know they really have terrible customer service. I…read morecalled to sign my daughter up and spoke to a very unfriendly girl who was unhelpful. There is no online sign up. Their hours in the office for sign up in the summer are 2 days a week at inconvenient times and when I asked if I could sign up over the phone the girl said "sorry, I can't right now. I am busy" i am wondering if it's even worth trying it out at this point.

It's the best dance studio in Birmingham. We had horrible experience with studio A. This studio is…read moregreat for the girls who really wants to dance.

This is my favorite place to do Latin dancing!! They convert the dance class spaces into a Latin…read moreparty on Friday nights and it's so fun! The owner Elaine is so professional and sweet. She's an amazing dancer who can basically teach you anything. She also has wonderful instructors who are amazing as well!Went there on a double date on a Friday night and we had a blast!! They have one room for bachata dancing and the other for salsa. They also serve some amazing nachos for when you're getting hungry. I recommend this place to anyone looking to learn how to dance in a friendly and safe environment. We loved this place and we'll be back!!!

Manager at the desk will charge you more than what they say and not say anything about the party…read moreafter. Unclear instructor, I will recommend any other studio to learn how to dance.

I went to this dance studio for one of my friends birthday party. We all participated in the…read moreFlirty Chair Dance class, and the Twerk class. It was so much fun! The studio was nice and clean! We were allowed to bring in food, drinks, and decorations, so that was very convenient! And the instructor really taught at a pace that everyone was able to feel comfortable with, and try! The instructor was a very nice young lady, and professional. I believe her name is Jai and she is the owner. I would recommend for women to check out some of the classes, as I know there was a pole class added and cardio classes!

Updated review.(gain 1 more star)…read more After a whole season of Dance I can say this place does it right. Was at the recital and it was amazing. The older kids were exceptional good. Wow. Great teachers. Hands down exceptional. They have all levels and even have a travel team if your child is good enough and $$. I did not see any college dance offering or scholarships. So I don't know how good the kids were but the older kids danced at a high level. Highly recommended

My daughter loves the mommy and me she looks forward to it every week, the facility is great and so…read moreare the staff and teaches. She likes to come early to watch the preschoolers get out of class! I honestly wouldn't take her anywhere else! The dance place is where it's at!

I was so, so excited to see the sign for Tap Dance Detroit this summer - I've been looking for a…read moredance school in the Metro Detroit area where I can take tap classes and actually develop some skills. I've found that most places offer either super advanced classes or else super-basic classes, with little in between. Not so here! Denise is very patient, but also demanding, with her students. Several drop-in classes are offered each week (primarily tap, but several others as well) for adults at all different levels. I know there are also classes for kids, but I'm not as familiar with that piece. The facility is beautiful - kind of a converted warehouse setting with several devoted rooms. The studios are also available to rent by the hour to others, which is awesome - affordable rehearsal space is always needed. Anyway, whether you've taken many dance classes or never put on a pair of shoes, reach out and ask what class might be good for you.

I have done over 30 plays at Starlight and I love it! The people are AMAZING there! They are…read morehelpful and kind! There is nothing I would want to change about this theater! It's my second home! Come see a play sometime!!

I've attended several musicals and other 'straight' shows at the Starlight over the years (only at…read moretheir old location) but can attest to the quality and talent of the group of actors that regularly perform there. 'The Producers' was my second favorite, right after 'Cats'. Sometimes they run specials, be on the lookout for those, but even full price is pretty affordable.

My daughter has been at Debbie's for 7 years now. She started at the age of 3 and is currently 10…read moreyears old. We started with ballet creative movement and have done tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, and ballet cecchetti. My daughter absolutely loves it. They make it fun, but also teach discipline and self confidence. Growing up dancing myself, I know the value in finding a studio that has it all.

We moved to the area 5ish years ago and tried DFAD at the recommendation of a friend. My oldest…read moredaughter has enjoyed advancing in Cecchetti Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical. The options for continued improvement in rec or competition classes has been a great fit for our girls.