This is such a great dance studio according to my neighbor. Her two daughters have been taking…read morelessons here for quite some time and they really look forward to dance day. The staff are all very friendly and treat the dance students and their parents as family. I have gone a few times to observe their class and must say those instructors are very patient with the students and treat them with great respect. I might even sign up myself , looks like so much fun.

Great Studio, They treat you and your dancer like family. Have had my daughters in a few additional…read morestudio in the area and so very glad we jumped to Behind the Beat. Best decision we made for the wellbeing of our dancers.

Love it, it's an amazing academy! You learn a lot and the teachers are super caring.I overall love…read moreit!

This place is primarily for kids: wee ones to high schoolers. But I took their 'adult ballet…read moreclass' and it was great. About 10 of us ladies plus the instructor (who was a former student) in a mirrored studio. Ages ran the gamut, from just graduated high school through an ex-professional 68-year-old dancer. It was casual, and focused on the basics. You don't have to wear a leotard! But you can if you want. The instructor was warm, friendly, and guided us through the techniques very positively. Alot of indiviual attention. Highly reccomend!

Can't say enough great things about this studio and Miss Lindsay! We are enrolled in the Mommy and…read moreMe class. My 2-year-old looks forward to going each Saturday morning (and asks about it all week!). Best of all, Miss Lindsay recognizes that at this age kids get sick, fussy, etc. - you only pay for the classes you show up to! AMAZING. For $10/class there isn't a better deal in town!

My girls have gone to Lindsay since they could walk and she is the only reason I'd drive all the…read moreway to Palm Springs. Not only is she a fantastic, inclusive dance teacher, but she has taught my girls about poise, good behavior, respecting your elders, good manners and so much more. She teaches almost every class and her student helpers are positive role models for my girls which is very important to me.

My daughter has been in the Hip Hop class now for a year now and she loves it! The end of the year…read morerecital they put on was amazing! Definitely recommend you sign yourself or your kids up!

This place was such a horrible experience. We are military and I have delt with a lot of different…read moreplaces but this place was exceptionally rude and racist towards my family. The parking lot is always crowed with accidents and the director and workers are the meanest most unhappy people I've ever seen. I would never refer any of our military families here.

My experience with SAJ Dance Company was deeply disappointing. As a parent, my top priority is my…read morechild's well-being, and I expected the same level of care from a place entrusted with her growth. Unfortunately, that was not what we encountered. During my daughter's time in class, certain remarks were made that affected her mental and emotional comfort. When I approached the owner hoping for a constructive conversation, I was met with avoidance rather than understanding. Instead of addressing the concerns or even opening a dialogue, she chose to block me entirely. What was most upsetting was the sense that financial matters were given more importance than my daughter's mental health or our concerns as a family. Charging my card as quickly as she could to get additional money. Despite my continued efforts to support this establishment, I was met with what I experienced as unprofessionalism and a clear lack of care. This is simply my personal experience, but I hope it encourages more mindfulness and communication moving forward. I would urge other parents to be aware and advocate for their children's comfort and safety in any program they join.

My daughter has been dancing at SAJ for 8 months, after making the decision to leave another local…read morestudio. The instructors, especially the owner, who teaches ballet and jazz and the hiphop teacher, who coaches a local high school dance team are amazing...probably the best in the valley! My daughter's technique has improved so much in these past months and the classes are the perfect size-so she gets attention and the feedback she needs to become a better dancer. The owner is easy to talk to, bends over backwards for her students, and has created a positive studio culture. The kids encourage and clap/cheer for one another on a regular basis, and the vibe overall is very positive. Additionally, the owner and other instructors give a lot of their free time to these kids, to help them fundraise to compete at various dance competitions. The studio space is beautiful, with a viewing area where parents can watch their kids. We are very happy we made the switch to this studio.

After 2 years of being here…read more Pros: 1. Prices are reasonable, and they offer good discounts 2. There are the 1-2 teachers that are good and still care for ALL kids Cons: 1. The owner is always in a bad mood and talks very disrespectfully to the parents 2. The woman in the office has no costumer service skills 3. The owner's daughter is a brat 4. The technique is very subpar, and you can tell teachers never get updated classes themselves 5. Joy kids get priority over recreational students 6. The owner wants to save money, so she hires students to teach (and not even the good students) 7. Dances get done 1 week before the show making them look horrible on stage 8. There is a restroom that hasn't worked all year 9. The owner wants to hide it but there is a big bullying problem going on with the teenagers 10. If you are not on the "board" or a rich parent that donates a lot of money to the studio, your child won't ever be priority, and they don't care if your child learns or not Current parents keep drinking the cool aid because they are friends but this is the reality I see. I Hope my review helps other parents find the right place.

The only dance studio in Yuma, AZ that actually cares for the kids' wellbeing -mental and physical…read more We've been to a ballet school in Yuma and that place should be shut down for child abuse, no exageration. That's why half the most serious kids quit at the end of the season last year. Dawn's Dance studio has been the best option for an introverted teen who just wants to dance. We were not part of Joy first year, but only being in the studio for 1 year, my daughter was accepted to one of the most prestigious summer dance programs in the country (and internationally). Yet, the ballet studio in Yuma put her to the back all the time, belittled her skills, and told her she'll never be a dancer. On the contrary, the supportive encouragement of the Dawn's studio owners, the teachers, and the kids, have been refreshing in the dance setting. The kids that do TA for classes, are indeed very VERY good and deserve to practice their craft and give back to the community through teaching. Basically at Dawn's dance studio, if you're not that great at dance, you're not taking it that seriously because in the studio, opportunities are given to you to be the best dancer you can be to get to the next level. We've been to many dance places from PNB in Seattle to top dance schools in San Diego in the past 13 years of my kid's dance training. Being in Yuma, you can't get better dance studio than Dawn's. If you don't like it, then you better move to another city with more options because Yuma is...Yuma.

My family and I have been going to the annual San Pasqual Valley Annual Pow Wow for some time now…read more Located on the Quechan Reservation about 10 minutes off the highway at their high school football field, it's something that shouldn't be missed. Not only do they have special dance performances they also have homemade arts and crafts, ceramics, clothing and such...and of course, food. We had both beef and hamburger soup combos with fry bread, both delicious. We stayed from noon until the closing ceremonies since the weather was overcast and cool vice sunny and hot. I definitely recommend going to one of the three days it's held.

Fantastic instruction and a fun course to get involved in. Good for anyone looking to start the…read morebasics or flow with a pro.

I love going to the aerial silks class. The vibe is positive and the instructors are friendly. The…read moreclass is a good physical challenge on your biceps, your hand grip, and your brain.