My daughter is audition for the thespian program, we came to the open house last week and the staff…read moreis extremely friendly and provided us parents with all the information we need to make an informed decision of we would like our child to participate in the program. I love how family oriented that they are; their prices are reasonable, and try hard to work with the families who are members. Academy of dance offers so many class options such as vocals, dance, and musical theatre for students to learn new skills. They even have a summer program.

My daughter goes to the Academy of Dance for ballet. They have an excellent program for 3 and 4…read moreyear olds at the school. Yesterday I was off work and went to dance with my daughter to observe the class. The staff here do an excellent job at keeping the students engaged and teaching them dance; and the importance of discipline that they will hopefully carry over to other parts of their lives.

Simply the Best. Teaching staff from Brie Valenti to all of the staff are above and beyond…read moreanything in the area. Their commitment to their students and the art of dance set them apart from everyone else. Daughters have been members of the competition team, the staff and team members are truly supportive of each other at all times, it is the culture of the studio and not found anywhere else. This is truly a Five Star dance studio.

From the owner: Dance lessons, we offer competitive teams, private lessons, and choreography for wedding receptions…read moreon request. We offer Adult classes. Master classes with guest artists. One coming 4/28 call studio for more info.

Lacking in customer service in such ways I was uncomfortable sending my young child. I enrolled my…read moredaughter to start her first year of dance. In preparation for the year, I visited Grace's website and pulled down the first class start date and loaded them into my calendar. On day one, I arrive with my 4 year old and 18 month old and the door is locked. After being let in by a construction worker, I walk up to the desk and I'm met with the look of "what are you doing here?" I say "I'm here for the 2:45 class, it starts today." In a condescending tone "Are you not getting our emails?" Me, with a baby on my hip and a 4 year bouncing around ready to start dance, "I get a lot of emails." The lady's reply "well you need to read them! Classes don't start until next week." We leave. I log into the website and I'm not crazy, it says my daughter has class that day. I check my emails. I missed the one that says classes start August 12. That's on me. I reply to the email asking that they update their online portal to reflect the correct dates. I mention that the customer service I had just received was unkind and unnecessary. I receive a reply from the same lady at the desk saying she's sorry I felt I was treated poorly, email is their method of communication, and their website cannot be changed. I'm in a group chat with 10 successful, working moms. After discussing what happened with them, two other moms mentioned it happened to them too. One even shortened a vacation to be back for the wrong first day because the website is inaccurate. 30% of our group chat. Out of all of their customers, I'm certain we aren't the only 3. In one of the many emails I have received from Grace Conservatory they list their values: Kindness, Community, Humility, and Excellence.    Given I was not treated with kindness and humility, I don't expect my child will be treated with those values attending class there either. We pulled our daughter and enrolled her in another near by dance studio. The communication and interactions have been night and day difference. Being in the Nocatee Town Center should not give you a license to treat paying customers poorly. Websites can be fixed. Communication can be better. Separately, and more importantly, kindness is free. You simply do not have to be rude to anyone that walks through your door.

We have to three studios in the area. This one has been amazing. I danced for 13 years and am…read moreimpressed with the level of excellence from the instructors. Thank you Grace for a wonderful place to dance!

Took a class and everyone was great! The teacher was excellent and explained step by step…read more Looking forward to my next lesson.

I've tried several dance studios around town and Dance Salsa Jax is easily my favorite. It has,…read moreunequivocally, the best group lessons in town, and they're the cheapest too. They also have three fun social events a month: a dance party, a non-dance activity (e.g. karaoke, indoor rock climbing, or go-karts), and Rueda in the Park (a group dance in Memorial Park). The Director, Ally, has created a warm, friendly atmosphere. I remember once, in my early days at the studio, going out the door after a group lesson when I heard her shout "no one leaves without a hug." I turned around, went back in, and got my hug. Dance Salsa Jax is a nonprofit that rents space at two studios. They teach the most common Latin dances, Salsa (Sunday afternoons in Avondale) and Bachata (Wednesday evenings on Old St. Augustine Rd.). Ally also offers reasonably-priced private lessons. I'm glad I found this place, my home dance studio.

POTUS! It's been almost a week since I saw this hilarious play and I am still giggling…read more What an awesome and quaint venue. When plays are present it as know as 5 and Dime Theatre Company! A nonprofit organization. I can't wait for the next performance. Don't forget to support your local theatres!

After 5 years at another dance studio, we had to face facts and make a change. Not an easy task…read morewhen you're looking for solid instruction that offers real progress (especially since the trust put in the last school was misplaced). Open house tonight was an eye opener. There's no question that moving to The Florida Ballet was the right decision. The attention to proper form, the patience, the barre work---all stellar! Explanations on what your body should be doing, the mechanics of correct position and posture was illuminating. The instructor was hands on, changing incorrect form as it was happening and giving concise and clear tips on how to fix whatever move they were learning/practicing. Instructor was friendly and very professional. Kind and patient with the girls but never relaxing the high standards she obviously expected. We are thrilled with what we witnessed tonight and are confident this studio can make up for the wasted year or two at the last one. Viva ballet!

The teachers are very knowledgeable, make sure everyone wears masks, & checks temperatures. Range…read moreof classes: hip hop, acrobatics, ballet, theater, & many more. Reasonably priced! Recommend Mr. Kyle but everyone's great!

My daughter has been dancing at Bravo for six years and has loved every minute. I cannot say enough…read moreabout the owners, Hailey and Kyle. We moved an hour away from the studio this year, but I refuse to change studios because Hailey and Kyle get to know each child individually and know just how much to challenge my daughter and how to support her. She is very shy but has found a family in her class and teammates, and she truly trusts, not just Hailey and Kyle, but all of her instructors. Since joining their competition team last year, my daughter's skills have improved exponentially, and I can see her confidence has, as well. Hailey and Kyle are both unbelieveably talented, passionate dancers and extremely genuine, kind human beings. I am so proud that my daughter has the privilege of learning from them.

If you want the best dance instruction in town, come to Mark Spivak's! I have been taking there for…read more18 years! For serious ballet training, it can't be beat. Natasha teaches adult ballet, advanced ballet, pointe, variations, & the younger kids. She gives the hardest ballet class I have ever taken! The Adult Ballet Class just loves her! Bryan teaches ballet, & pas de deux. Both have danced professionally. There are many other great teachers. Their hip hop & modern are excellent. They are known for their Russian character dancing. They have a competition dance group. Other dance genres include tap, jazz, acrobatics, & cheer dance. This studio has produced some professional dancers & NFL cheerleaders! You will be impressed by how professionally done & well rehearsed the annual dance recital is! This past June they performed "Excerpts from La Bayadere", & it was breathtaking!

From the owner: 29th Annual Show June 15-17, 2009 Fla Theater; Summer Camp & Classes start July 09th Fall classes…read morestart August 10, 2009