My daughter went to DAC starting at age 2. She joined competition in 1st grade and company level in…read more3rd. For years she absolutely loved dance and had a wonderful time. But as she got older and took dance more seriously joining competition and company level, the environment at the studio completely destroyed her passion. From my experience, the regular classes are great- inclusive friends, nice parents but the company level and competition level is different. The teachers have obvious favorites and consistently put those dancers first -- especially the competition director, Taylor Martin. My daughter also had a ballet teacher at the company level who even critiqued her body, which was extremely discouraging. The only teacher who ever made her feel supported and valued was Mr. Matt. There have also been multiple parent complaints made to the owner, Sara, about favoritism and the toxic atmosphere. Despite that, nothing seemed to change. Sara also awhile back was telling parents to leave good reviews (everyone eft them on google reviews)... now that we left I gave my honest review. Socially, the studio is just as difficult. The girls have strong cliques and don't include others unless they meet their "standards." The parents have their own cliques as well. Once my daughter hit middle school, all of this became very obvious. No one cheered for her at competitions, and girls who weren't in the "right" friend group were ignored. She ended up alone in classes and alone at competitions, which was heartbreaking to watch. She loved dance so much that she used to count down the days to class -- but eventually she started coming up with excuses to skip because the environment made her feel so unwelcome. From what I've seen, younger competitive dancers don't deal with this as much, though their parents still form groups. But if your child is in middle school or older, I do not recommend joining the competition team at DAC. Many girls have switched studios because of the toxic atmosphere, and based on our experience, I completely understand why. I would say DAC is the right place if your daughter is younger and doesn't want to join competition or the company level. The normal level classes are great... everyone is inclusive and has good teachers just not competition or company.

My daughter loves it so therefore I love it. She looks forward to coming to practices, so that…read moretells me the instructors are doing right by her. The majority of the competitions are close to home, and when my daughter does have a competition that requires an overnight stay, she always has a good time with her friends.

What a wonderful place to dance! I attended several dance studios in the South Jersey area and was…read morea member of other dance companies before choosing South Jersey DanceWorks. I felt at home immediately. The owners are very kind, welcoming and loving. The staff is superb. The students are treated fairly and instruction is broken down to each individual level. Proper technique is always taught in a fun way that gets students to learn and develop a passion for dance. Every year SJDW has an end of the year show that is entertaining, enjoyable and really showcases their talented dancers. I'm blown away year after year. I highly recommend this studio to anyone interested in dance. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer, SJDW has a class that will suit your needs.

If you are a young tap dancer, you might fit in here. If you are a new student and you are not tap…read morefocused, the studio owner will make sure you feel unwelcome and will encourage other students to do the same. The criticism was never constructive, always mean and rude, breaking students down instead of building them up. It was a very toxic environment and my daughter was often told by the owner and some of the students that she did not fit in and wasn't good enough. The owner is only a tap dancer and that's all the studio would like to focus on. There are other much better, well rounded, more professional studios in the area.

I have had my children in dance studios for 11 years, each of them is quite different in their…read morelevel of skill, their preferred genre of dance and in their personalities. We are new to PassMore and I will return to add an additional review when I have more experience but I have to say they are the most professional and kind dance school owner operators I have had the pleasure of dealing with to date. My children rave about their instructors, the atmosphere is joyful, rigorous and encouraging. Of all the dance schools in this area I cannot recommend one more highly than I would recommend Passmore.

Honestly, I do not even know where to start. My daughter has danced at this studio 7+ years. She…read morenever joined the competition team as I have other children and didn't have time nor money to participate. My daughter came home to me crying saying she felt uncomfortable in the studio. This is not the first time this has happened, there have been multiple occasions where my daughter told me she felt uncomfortable and judged in the studio. Competition kids would stare or whisper. Later in the year i was speaking to one of the other moms, and the studio owner came up as a topic of our conversation. I was told the owner has been saying to a few moms they should keep their kids away from my daughter!!! That is ridiculous!!! This studio is full of negativity and judgement across every room! My daughter has refused to go back and I agree with her, this is ridiculous!!

The Dance Factory is magical! Provides wonderful dance instruction while fostering a sense of…read morecommunity, connection and fun while upholding strong core values. Love this place and it's people! My daughter is now a Senior and my heart is heavy that she will be graduating this year anyone looking into a dance studio please take my advice you will not be sorry. TDF ONE TEAM ONE FAMILY ALWAYS

Simply the best! This is my daughter's first year of dance. She is in the 3-4 year old dance class…read more It has been an awesome experience. We have already participated in a Christmas recital. It was just the cutest! I look forward to the end of the year recital. Noelle and her staff are extremely kind and know what they are doing. Her rates are extremely affordable as well. I highly recommend!

This is our second season with Noelles Dance Academy and we love it! I have 2 kids who both take…read moreclasses with Miss Noelle. She really puts the extra effort into class, teaching and keeping the kids involved. You can tell Noelle and her staff really have a passion for teaching and sharing their love of dance. Promptly responds to emails and keeps the parents aware of upcoming events and important dates.

My daughter has been Dancing at Casa Dance Studio since she was 14 months, 9 years later she is…read moreabsolutely loving it! Bethani and Tara are amazing owners and all of the teachers (including Miss Bethani) are incredible. It's a caring studio that is inclusive for both boys and girls, the teachers are patient and beyond helpful. My daughter dances competitively and absolutely loves being on the dance team! It gives her a whole new experience of being on stage. The studio does competitive and non tracks and has all skill levels for dance and acro! Having a certified acro teacher makes all the difference in what the kids can be taught and they also make sure things are done safely as they learn. All around the best parent and students experience we could ask for!

Casa Dance Studio is "mi casa" for dance! My daughter has…read morebeen dancing with Casa for approximately 3 years now and the family atmosphere has made us feel like we were at home the minute we walked through the front door. Their experienced dance instructors are awesome, their prices are very reasonable, and all the dancers are amazing! Great place to learn how to dance at any age at any experience level. Everyone should make Case Dance Studio "su casa" for dance!!!

Excellent choreography! Beautifully taught with patience! Trustworthy also! My daughter came here…read morefor dance lessons and what she learned is good for life and gold for mastery in dance!

My granddaughter LOVED attending. She learned a great deal including the importance of perseverance…read moreand practice.

I'm a Zumba instructor myself, but I always go to Jenn Eskridge's classes at ASDC, twice a week if…read moreI can. She is an amazing instructor and has been featured in the Zumba QVC commercials. Her high energy is contagious, and her classes are so much fun. On Thursdays, she brings in disco lights to add even more to the party atmosphere. If you love Zumba, you do not want to miss this class. Yes, it's crowded, but the other people in the class are so much fun and really friendly! If you get there early, you can get a good spot that's not too cramped. The owner, Miss Patty, and the girls who work there are all very sweet, attentive, and helpful. I have nothing negative to say about this place!! =)

Absolutely LOVE their Zumba classes here. They're an intense sweat fest, and you can really feel…read morethe burn! Jenn is the instructor, and she is so full of energy! It's definitely like a party with the lights off and disco ball. The classes, which are offered and Tuesday and Thursday nights, tend to be crowded, but you still have enough room to move. Classes are $10, but your 6th class is free. (It's so worth it!) The studio is located in a shopping center with lots of parking available. Will keep returning! :)

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for the past nine years, and absolutely loves it! What…read moresets this studio apart is the productions they do each year, in addition to the recitals and competitions. My daughter was taking lessons for a few years before performing in their Cinderella production at the age of 7. My daughter was able to see how her lessons came together in an actual show, and the older girls performing with her really supported her. In addition, I have seen not only the teachers, but the older company girls really support, guide and mentor the younger generation of dancers. In my opinion, this comradery is something that can not be found everywhere. The studio has become a second home to my daughter, and the faculty there continue to nurture and support my daughter's love of dance. My daughter's goal is to become a professional dancer, and I have no doubt Dance by Dinote studio will get her there!

I attended this studio my entire childhood (from 2 to 18, so 16 years!) and still go back to take…read moreclasses over the summer when they are offered for adults to this day. This studio has provided me with a quality education and a loving second family over the years and I recommend it to any one I know that has a child interested in dance, karate, or voice lessons.

We have been at TSDC for 11 years and couldn't be happier! My three girls (all different levels of…read moredance) love their dance classes and teachers! Most of the dance instructors have danced professionally and are more than qualified to teach! They genuinely care about their students improving and doing their absolute best! I would take the bad reviews with a grain of salt! Being at the studio such a small amount of time and taking one class, is hardly enough experience to degrade an entire studio! No dance studio is perfect, but Tricia Sloan Dance Center is perfect for my family!

I had my daughter in class here last year. While we were there I thought it was okay, but lots of…read moreannoyances with the place. Parking is a pain (they have a small lot + street parking on one side of the road), they spent a lot of class time switching shoes (one time my husband watched when every little girl arrived to class in ballet shoes the teacher changed her mind and switched everyone's shoes to tap- over 10 minutes of class time wasted for this decision). They also had really poor communication about important things- like ticketed events being cancelled, but then no word for weeks about how/when refunds would be given. But none of these things were a huge deal breaker. Then came the deal breaker. My son wanted to take acro. He was enrolled in a 3&4 year old class. I don't know if they just had too many kids in the class for the teacher to handle or what, but one night my son had to use the bathroom during class. Instead of the teacher walking out to the waiting room to find me like they do in other classes (I am happy to assist my kids in any way) she took him out a different door to the bathroom and left him ALONE. TEN TO FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER the parents were invited to watch the class and I was concerned when I didn't see my son. The teacher said he was in the bathroom and had been there for awhile. When I went to the bathroom here he was bawling his eyes out and the door wide open ALL ALONE. God only knows what could have happened to him. I was livid. I called Tricia herself the following day. She apologized, said it was not school policy to leave any young child alone, etc. but then after that the staff were like ice statues. Front desk staff especially (no small talk, no "hello" no eye contact.) When my son didn't want to return to class because he was scared of being left in the bathroom again they tried to charge me a drop fee. After I refused due to the circumstances the attitudes from the front desk staff got worse. That's when I decided to jump off this sinking ship. There's no way I could trust them with my kids at this point, and then being rude-just too much. And yes, they still socked me with a fee to leave. But still their loss considering what I would've spent over the years on dance classes for three kids. And after leaving TSDC and going to a much nicer dance school I have to say that TSDC really isn't worth it. There are better, nicer, cheaper options in the area.