I did these classes and I had short hair at the time. They were extremely rude to me and I would…read moreget weird stares from the instructor all the time.

My dance teacher was very nice and their building is really pretty inside. It's a great place to…read morelearn to dance!

I am a new(ish) student of Bianca's Intro to Ballet class. I studied ballet for many years as a…read morechild and teen, even working my way up to being en pointe. A couple of years after I stopped dancing, I had to make some medical/medication decisions that resulted in rapid weight gain. That was nearly 20 years ago: I am now 36 years old, 5'2, and weigh 250lbs. I love ballet more than anything, and I have spent much of my adult life searching for a class where I could feel comfortable, centered, and try to figure out what balancing is like in this body I have now. In most classes I've tried, I have struggled to keep up, to be seen as valid in the eyes of other students, and to feel like I was worth the teacher's time. From my first email to Bianca, she assured me that fat ladies are nothing new at her school (my words not hers) and her classes are very much geared toward meeting people where they are at. I have found this to be 100% true. This Intro to Ballet class has already been transformative for me. It's a lot of work to figure out how to do many of these moves/positions that I have muscle memory of, but now in a completely different body. It's tricky to figure out exactly which muscles to engage when, since many of them aren't as close to the surface of my skin as they used to be. Bianca has been kind and accommodating, always willing to troubleshoot with me. Since I do seem to have more of a ballet background than many others in the class (an adult ballet class for ACTUAL beginners! so rad!), I feel valued for the knowledge and confidence I have. The other people in the class seem to be enjoying themselves just as much. We laugh together, groan together, smile encouragingly at each other, and make faces at each other while we rub our sore muscles. It is rare to be in an environment that is simultaneously so challenging and so supportive. Bianca fosters a really special atmosphere at this school and I look forward to taking many many more classes there. I wholeheartedly recommend Bianca Lily Ballet and I am overjoyed to feel like, and be, a dancer again.

While I haven't taken any ballet classes from Bianca, she has given me a few impromptu lessons in…read moreTango. She's great! She's incredibly patient, knowledgeable and credentialed. I can only assume she carries herself the same way in her ballet classes. From what I understand, she offers a range of classes, from beginning to more advanced.

I attended Sandra's school of dance and gymnastics when I was a child. My time at this school was…read morehorrific. Sandra was always polite in front of my mother but behind stage, that woman is a monster. The day she grabbed me up by the arm on the football field at the Lobo game still sits with me.

My daughter was dancing at this school in the combo 1 class. We were there about a year. My…read moredaughter eventually hated going to this class and it was like pulling teeth to get her to go. She didn't want to go because it was boring. All they did in this class was do the same dance every week and learned nothing new. My daughter was so bored. I also think they nickel and dime you here. The last month I was here, she went twice because the recital was one Saturday (the day of her class) and the other day was her class. The other Saturday there was no class. We didn't even get a discounted month...this wasn't the only month like this either. The recital was a total rip off too. Won't be coming Back here.

What a kewl joint! My kids attended a birthday bash, and kudos to the staff for knocking it out of…read morethe park! The kids were engaged from beginning til end (and there was a handful of 3-5 year olds in the mix, that can be a tricky thing to accomplish). My crew learned some smooth moves and had so much fun in the process. There's a lot happening at this studio, and really worth checking out for adults and kids alike. The space is awesome!!!!

I love everything about this place. It's not just dance training, it's not just fitness, it's about…read moreconfidence, community and life skills. The coaches are all highly skilled, take time with the young ones and encourage everyone to participate. My son has been in class for about a year now, and I've seen him and so many other kids come in shy and build the confidence to perform in front of a crowd within just a few classes.

Fishback Studio has been like a second home to me for years - I cannot thank them enough for all…read morethe positive experiences I've had through their dance training. I attended all styles of classes growing up, and the training was not only so much fun, but also increased my confidence, poise, work ethic, and sense of self as I grew from childhood to teenage years. Fishback teachers offer high level expertise in dance training as well as a positive environment for learning. The studio is a wonderful environment for all ages - I've recently returned to take classes as an adult! I am so happy that I can continue to be a part of such a joyful community and and have the opportunity to move my body and relieve stress. I highly recommend classes to anyone wanting to get started with dance!

Our daughter has been going to Fishback since she was 4 years old. We love this studio. Her…read moretraining in all dance forms has been top notch. The teachers are amazing and extremely supportive. This studio has been our daughters second home and the teachers and dancers her second family. Highly recommend!!!!

My daughter loves her class! This is a great place for kids to have fun and learn the fundamentalsread more

This is a great place for young people to fall in love with dance. They are afford the opportunity…read morefor many to learn and enjoy dance. The staff is great and location is awesome.

Major admission prior to the review, here: my wife teaches at this school. She's finishing her…read morefirst year as a Special Educator. So there's that. And obviously the rating must be balanced by this admission. But the place deserves a solid review, and I'm approaching this on two fronts: 1) the reputation of the school at large and 2) my perceptions of the learning environment and kids therein. Albuquerque has a storied, especially difficult history with public school education. As one of the poorest states in the Union (we're always battling Mississippi for that crown), our educational system tends to take the brunt of this unfortunate reality. I'll leave it at that. If you're new to the city, be especially wary of the system you plan to enroll your child in. We have major issues. Charter schools aren't the perfect solution, by any means, but they're a great start. Most Charters, if not all, choose attendees via a lottery system since they receive far more applicants than they have room to receive. This is a sad truth, and definitely not what our Founding Fathers envisioned regarding universal public education. Our kid won out on the lottery. She attends another stellar Charter. But it isn't fair. In my personal view, the worth of any populace is best measured by the education of their citizenry. Last I checked the great U.S. of A. was ranked 13th, behind Cuba, if you can believe it. Locals call this place PAPA, rightly so. It's an endearing institution that mentors students in the arts and sciences with a critical eye toward the creative spirit. I've walked the "halls" and witnessed the collective talents of these kids, they're rather extraordinary. Dancers, science geeks and guitarists, singers and mathematicians, all of these kids manifest a fabulous energy that keeps them connected with education, which should be the goal in the first place. Great, amazing kids. So there's my second point. The first point, regarding the reputation, plays out in state-wide rankings. PAPA typically scores at the very top of the Charter school rankings on a yearly basis, as measured by test scores, attendance, and post-graduate success. It's one of the best. If not The Best. So enroll your kid in the lottery, take a tour, and let one of the students tell you why PAPA rocks. Charter schools aren't the ultimate solution; great public schools are. But while we work this stupidity out, schools like this make the grade. (One star off for the facility itself. At this time, it's all portable classrooms; I know they're searching for a new home, but for the moment the place is quirky, just like the kids that attend it.)

I fit in perfectly , and I am surrounded by creative and innovative people. The education I am…read morereceiving is amazing. The performing arts classes are really amazing, no other school I have ever seen or been to has such an amazing performing arts program! I love this school and never plan on leaving and would highly recommend this school to aspiring artists!

When the prices went up I found private lessons for half the price and instead of 30 minutes we get…read morean hour, when I asked to cancel I said we went with lessons elsewhere. Now I'm being charged fees for cancelling class when my child was ill. Other than the "late cancellation" charge of $50, and rising costs while being there less than a year, I have no complaints. Try at your own risk.

This place is pretty good, but pricey. There are no other options in Rio Rancho so they are the…read moreonly option though. My kids liked their teachers, but it seemed like a lot of money to see slow growth. Making up lessons was almost impossible due to the makeup times being when most kids are still in school (elementary schools in Rio get out at 4 but most of their makeups were at 4pm for example, so impossible to get to). And the one time we had a make up class on a Saturday they forgot about it so we waited but never got to do the makeup. When my oldest daughter started band at her school we decided to stop coming here. The place itself is cute and pretty. I would probably recommend to older children more than younger ones personally. Or maybe homeschooled children that don't have access to a band or orchestra program through a school.