My daughter has been dancing at Desert Star Dance for the past ten years, and I honestly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this studio. From her very first class as a young child to now as a confident, skilled dancer, the growth I've seen in her--both as a performer and as a person--has been incredible. It's our home away from home. Thanks DSD!

The team at Desert Star Dance is nothing short of first-class! As a former competitive dancer…read moremyself, I hold dance studios to a certain standard of professionalism and excellence. Ms. Ann and her team exceed this standard. Our daughter has loved growing in her technique and dance abilities from Wiggles & Giggles to a Tap/Ballet combo class, and I've enjoyed the studio so much, I even enrolled in an Adult class! Thank you for all you do for us and the community. -Tony Billings

My daughter attends dance here and we love it! Instructors are very friendly and so are the moms!…read moreMy daughter attended a recital... we were all amazed at how organized and well put together the performance was! I felt like I was at a broadway show! All the girls did amazing! They offer camp in summer and my daughter went for a week. She is only 4 and really liked it. She never once cried or felt uncomfortable. I highly recommend this studio. They also have a second location that we've attended and also loved. The BELLA location is very small and not a lot of room for the parents to sit and watch. The Ellsworth location has lots of space for people waiting and multiple rooms. I think the staff is doing an amazing job. My daughter LOVES her combo class. I highly recommend going here.

I have two kids that go to this studio and it has become their home away from home! We started when…read moremy oldest was two (she's 7 now) and I was pregnant with her little sister. Now the both take multiple classes and love every minute. Their baby brother loves it here too and always tries to sneak in class and the teachers are so sweet with him. They came to dance and fell in love with it but they also found a family here. All the older girls really take care of and love on them and it has been so special for me to watch and get to be a little part of. Maria was the first teacher we had and we all totally fell in love with her! She is an angel. I honestly was nervous to have my kids take classes with any of the other teachers because we loved her so much but as they started taking more classes and getting to know the other teachers we realized they're all just as amazing! All of the teachers really take the time to get to know each of the kids and make them feel loved and special while still teaching them and helping them grow and raise their own personal bar. They also have killer recitals and the most fun costumes! Every other recital is scripted and all the kids have an opportunity to audition for a speaking role and/or special dance. It is so fun and the kids have the best time with it! My kids confidence has grown so much in the last year here. I'm so grateful for this studio and the special part they play in our family's life.

My daughter has been attending Studio 3 since 2010. I've…read morehad all 3 of my children there for classes. Emma, the owner, loves these kids and goes above and beyond for them every chance she gets. I've never seen someone more committed to kids as she is. I consider myself to be a protective parent and I trust Emma and the staff with my kids wholeheartedly. Throughout 2020 they have worked tirelessly to put safe systems and procedures in place to continue providing kids with opportunities to safely rehearse and even perform on stage! Following all city / county / state guidelines and mandates. Even going beyond mandated guidelines when it made it safer for the kids, their families, and staff. Studio 3 is my daughter's "home away from home" many staff and students have become family to her.

Looking for a studio to get your child moving? Do not stop here. My child started here in 2021. Her…read morefirst year, she had a musical theatre teacher quit, a ballet teacher quit, and her Saturday class cancelled. I should have seen the red flags. But I met the dance teacher Rea who so graciously allowed my (then) 4 year old to dance up and join a class for 6+. Because of this dance teacher, my child joined the dance competition team. The team, the dance teacher, the parents have all been amazing. But the studio director Emma is the only reason why we will not be returning. Rehearsals, events, and shows never run on time and working parents are expected to get time off with short notice when Emma finally decides to send schedules out. Private lessons are constantly interrupted by volunteers that Emma has hired or even Emma herself. If you are unfortunate enough to be bumped to the back dance room, be prepared to have your child dance around props and costumes. She is also highly unprofessional, she asks her parent volunteers for far more than she should. Billing is hardly ever on time. This year she double charged my account for lessons that we were previously charged months prior. My emails and texts and stopping at the desk went unanswered. It wasn't until I told the front desk that I was not going to pay for tickets to an event, that Emma was now magically available. Instead of remaining professional and saying it was a clerical error, she chose to blame two other staff members who have nothing to do with billing accounts. And what really did it for us this year was when Emma told her older son to hide behind dance bags at a dance competition in a dressing room for girls only. Other studios complained about her son and many of us moms warned her, and she chose to try to use her daughter's bag and my child's bag for her son to hide. Since that incident she has become vindictive, even going as far as yelling at children that they will not dance at recital. Unfortunately even with a great dance teacher and great community amongst parents, we can no longer subject our child to Emma. Not when my child's is telling me she is scared of her. Find another place.

Was blown away by the 4th annual Day of Play held over at Tumbleweed. Day of Play is a statewide…read morecelebration to promote health, fitness & wellness for kids of all ages. The best part....it's all FREE (except for the 5k race) - 10 or so inflatables / slides to let the kiddies jump till their eyes popped out http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7ppWB_-VhrePMxrQDEFFtw?select=Tm2wY5z7LkJ6GPnYtSBGcA - 2 stages with performances from dance to Aikdo to Mascot Olympics: Sun Devil's Sparky Carndials' Big Red Coyotes' Howler Diamondback's Baxter & Sun's Gorilla http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7ppWB_-VhrePMxrQDEFFtw?select=6Uc9PzmtRSHNoJ5JZFqTQg - 80+ booths from non-profit org, local biz & municipal that provided games / freebies / nicknaks / educational information to keep you & your family healthy & happy - Photo opp w/ SpongeBob & Dora http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7ppWB_-VhrePMxrQDEFFtw?select=dj7Mt9qE6pSkV7EB4NH1yQ - Food vendor giving out free samples / certificated for free kids meals - Face painting, crafts, tug-o-war w/ NFL alumni, water balloon....etc We only played for 2 1/2 hours since they shut down at noon but the kiddies would be here all day if I let them. Next year, I need to start a little earlier or do the 5k walk/run. Even though temps were in the high 80's it got really hot towards the end. Luckily, they provided bottle waters for everyone (room temperature but can't complain). Remember to bring a hat, stroller (to hold all the freebies) & make the kiddies wear their tennis shoes in case they participate in any sports event

We take privates here with Ani Chastain and Dasia, and they are both amazing to work with as well…read moreas Beto. They have all helped my girls grow tremendously, and I would highly recommend them to anybody. The studio as unique with very unique rooms and they treat your kids with respect. We have loved coming here for our weekly privates!

Definitely top-quality industry hip-hop. It's tough to find out the quality of a dance studio by…read moreshopping online soooo I took my daughter to six different dance studios in the East Valley for a trial class. This studio stood out as premier hip-hop Studio! The studio is definitely up with current times including their own now to give you relevant updates. They win national competitions and have some of the finest instructors in the industry. They have classes ranging from toddlers up to competitive adult and mega crews. The pricing is very fair as well! ELEKTRO dance studio is everything!

We went to Actor's Youth Theatre to watch Beetlejuice and support my friend's kid who was in the…read moreshow. The performance was fun and full of energy--the cast did a great job bringing the story to life. You could tell they worked hard, and the production had a lot of heart. It's a nice place to check out if you want to support local youth theater and see some talented young performers in action. We had a good time!

I had the pleasure of seeing my first production put on by this group, Footloose! The…read moreactors/actresses were all so amazing. You can tell they truly enjoyed being there and it made attending so much more enjoyable. The choreography was on point and I really enjoyed the singing as well. They did a great job at capturing the Footloose film in a very quality production. I certainly was pleased with the price I paid for this experience. Bianca was very kind, helpful, and accommodating as I purchased my ticket last minute. She was able to sort seats around so I was able to sit next to someone who had purchased well in advance. I felt very welcomed and invited to join in for the show. Thank you for a great time, Actors Youth Theatre!

I recently came here for a volleyball tournament. The roof is falling apart. It was raining during…read morethe tournament and they constantly had to use towels to dry the court. They also charged parents to watch the games. I'd have less of a problem with that if they didn't have the roof problem. There's not much parking so most people have to park on the street. Until they address the roof, I'm hoping we don't have any more tournaments here.

The good: Living in the west valley volleyball venues are usually a long drive for us. This venue…read moreis only 40 minutes away. It's large enough to allow you to bring your own chair so you don't have to rely on the cramped bleacher seating. No outside food but they allow tent set ups outside for the clubs. And there is a snack bar inside. The bad: Very limited parking. I don't know why local businesses right across the street do not allow Court One guests to park there. They appear to be closed on weekends. (There is one business on W La Vieve Ln that does allow Court One guest parking and it's free.) We attended a tournament last Saturday and it was very hot inside. Extremely so. Not sure if the facility has air conditioning but if they do it appeared not to be working that day.

Got excluded from participating in adult floor activities...Alot of what seemed to be…read more...favoritism...when I brought it up..there was a verbal concern/apology but no....absolutely zero..interest in discussing the issue...Blew off my concern.. . Refused to follow up....That's what is absolutely unprofessional and flat out negligent...just flaky...AVOID THIS PLACE

Communication here is awful. Unless you are LDS and or homeschooling and part of their little…read moreclick... good luck! You better make sure you check that online newsletter first every little thing because even major events will not be shared via email, posted in facilities or announced. They will also refuse to make their own mistakes right. My son was berated and teased by the teachers kid and I find it hard to believe no one noticed. Your child will not go far or make true friendships here unless they are Morman. It's run as a "not for profit business" by and for the LDS church and every person working there is an unpaid volunteer from the church. I strongly advise taking your kid anywhere else. It will only end in tears.