We found this place on one of the social networks and decided to give it a try. They had some…read moregreat specials going on and I thought it would be a great experience for the kids. We've been to several classes and WOW are we having fun. The kids are not only learning karate but they are learning about self respect, cooperation, kindness, and teamwork. Each lesson the kids improve. The also offer yoga classes, personal protection for women, weapons, and sparring. The instructors are professional and caring. I will update after the boys test for their next belt level.

My grandson and husband have been members for over 2 1/2 years. My husband never followed through…read morewith his black belt back in the 80's due to an out of state move. Here we are 30 years later and he earned his black belt February 2016. He has always loved this style of Karate so as soon as we saw a Isshinryu karate school open up here in Belleville he was very happy. If you're are looking for great self defense classes or want to help build your childs self confidence this is the place to come. If you're in the area stop in and check the place out.

Fantastic instruction, particularly from Ms. Pat (the owner) and her seasoned highschool-aged…read moreassistants. Absolutely zero complaints regarding the value of lessons here. My issue, however, is with the abhorrent waiting area & lobby. With as many families and children who enter and exit the building, there is zero excuse not to have built a larger more accommodating front lobby. Kids and teens kick off their shoes and leave them EVERYWHERE while the lack of seating forces some parents to wait in the car (keep in mind, there is only curbside parking unless you leave your vehicle across the road in a CVS lot). I wish they could knock out a wall, reduce the size of the main studio or figure something out. Again, not much thought was put in to this aspect of the facility. While I stress that the actual instruction is outstanding, there is very little organization when it comes to ushering students aged 3-6 in & out of their lesson. This age requires guidance and direction, but in between classes is a free-for-all. Instructors should retrieve, line up and lead their students into whichever area they're heading to. Given the aforementioned situation with the waiting area, it'd be a huge help in reducing some of that front lobby chaos. Ms. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable, kind hearted and direct with both her staff and the families who attend. It's a great studio, especially for first timer little ones and I recommend DDA to anyone seeking options for dance. Just be aware of the surrounding factors listed above and you won't be as surprised/frustrated as I've seen some parents be.

Zumba with Justin on Tuesday/Thursdays is by far, the best I've ever been too. He energy is…read morecontagious. He is also a dancer. He is fun, energetic, an actor, and always so graceful. His class is by far the best I've ever been too. I hate when it's over.

My 3-year-old daughter is joining the summer camp at this studio, and she loves it! Even though…read moreother students are older than her, she is trying to keep up with them. That's very cute!! The location is good. What's not so good about this studio is that parents cannot watch their daughters dancing because the door is closed during the lesson.

I am a dancer here and the positive energy is amazing and the teachers are so loving and caring for…read moreeach and everyone of the students and the parents. I highly recommend this place and it's competition team is amazing!

Long time patron of The Dance Connection! Have always provided excellent instructions to my…read moredaughters and cultivated a love of dance. The studio became a second home and the owner and teachers fully support the growth of the students. Takes active participation in the community and give back to numerous causes. Whether you're interested in competitive dance or recreational classes The Dance Connection is the place to be!!!

I could write a book about this place. But to sum up:…read more They are very unprofessional - their classes do not start, or end, on time. Not a single parent will complain or even ask about this. There is a very obvious fear among them that if they were to say anything perceived of as negative, the teachers will take it out on their child. They play favorites with the dancers (on this they will merely claim that I am disgruntled or that my child was not at the top - neither of which is true) Parents become unpaid labor as they are pressured to "volunteer" (if a company that's been around as long as Taylor Dance has and can't afford to hire employees, something is very wrong at the top. They very plainly do *not* have the safety of the children in mind and are clearly out for making money only. At the height of the pandemic they did not mandate masks until pressured by the city to do so. At least two of them contracted covid during one wave and were mysteriously missing. One for a week, the other for even longer. Every single parent knew they had covid, but to keep the money flowing Taylor Dance kept it hidden. Special note: When they get a bad review online, they send out emails to the parents asking them to rush and post good reviews to counter-act it. These good reviews are not real. They are from parents trying to please the owners to secure a better standing for their child. I could go on, and maybe I will when I have more time. Final note: There are far more professional and far more caring schools to choose from

My three year old began dancing for Taylor Dance at age two, the class was very age appropriate and…read morekept her interest. It can be hard to keep the attention of young toddlers but the instructor handles it with ease. It is hard to find toddler dance classes so I was thankful when I found one where not only are they good at what they do but it's also fun. A bonus is that they allow the two year olds to participate in the Spring recital which is absolutely adorable!

Having eleven years of experience at other schools, Trenton shocked me. Gone was the favoritism,…read morethe in-fighting and pitting the dancers against each other. Gone was the oh-so obvious out to just make money while pretending to care about the dancer's. At Trenton, they do not make girls dance late Friday and early Saturday morning. They do not dissuade dancers from homework or school events with subtle comments or rolling of eyes, suggesting that if they have any kind of life they are not truly committed. Unlike other schools, they are respectful of the dancer's time and the dancer's families time - meaning they do not run 15 or 20 minutes over on classes like other schools do. And one of the BIGGEST things? When they say they have their dancer's safety in mind, they mean it. Before joining, they were the only school we could find that followed the masking mandates that Michigan schools followed during the last surge. We were so excited to find a private dance studio that followed science/medicine. I could go on, but I'll leave you with this - we are not currently attending the studio. We had to leave for reasons that have nothing to do with the studio. I have no bias in this as we are no longer there (for now at least). Unlike other schools, Trenton Dance did not solicit this review and doesn't even know I left it. Thank you.

Though seemingly a good dance school, a bad taste was left after the Nutcracker experience. It…read moreseemed to be more of a money-making enterprise than something for the students. Not only are the parents paying their normal tuition, they had to pay part of the costs associated with the production (yes, there was effectively a fee for their child(ren) to be in the play), plus the parents were required to pay to attend the play. They didn't have to attend both performances, but come on, what parent would just drop off their little one and not stay? That seems like a lot of paying on the parts of the parents, don't you think? At $20.00 per person, they weren't exactly cheap tickets. Two stars were chosen because the definition for two was "Could've been better", which is precisely the point. The experience was damaged by what appears to be gratuitous fund-raising.

NDSD is an excellent studio that provides excellent training. Among the best, if not the best…read morestudio in Michigan. Competitive dance is expensive, but that will be true no matter where you go. The teachers are professional and the staff is responsive and helpful. Communications and payment options have improved in recent years with the use of apps.

They never answer the phones any time any day of the week. I call and nobody answers I leave a…read morevoicemail nobody calls me back. It's horrible service and rude because if they don't pick up than how will I get info. So I just avoided it and went to JZ cause their the best dance studio along with sherrys dance studio. Period on that folks

Dear DJ Lutalo and Amber,…read more DJ Lutalo, you always have such a wonderful way of engaging with the families and kids. Your energy and music selection bring so much joy to our events, and this party was no exception. The atmosphere you create is always so vibrant and welcoming, and it truly makes a difference. Amber, your coordination, and support added an extra layer of excitement and professionalism to the night. The games and prizes are always a huge hit with the families. Our movie night would not have been nearly as fun and successful without the two of you. Thank you for everything you bring to the party and for making our events memorable. We are so grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm. Looking forward to the next event and many more wonderful moments together. Thank you so much!!! the City of Wayne Downtown Development Authority.

From the owner: The Dance Academy offers a complete curriculum of courses ranging from pre-school through…read morepre-professional dance. Dance subjects include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip hop, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hawaiian, Pre-dance, Kinderdance, Tiny tots, Social & Ballroom Dancing, Zumba Fitness, and Yoga.

Employee Perspective: I started at MAG as a gymnast and years later came back to coach recreational…read moregymnastics. Jessica & Leon conducted my interview and gave me a great overview of the facility, culture, and job duties. I shadowed under several coaches until I felt comfortable instructing on my own. The great thing about coaching was seeing the athletes progress through the classes and the interactions with their parents and family. Extra events such as physical abilities testing and the yearly exhibition help further showcase the athletes individual abilities. Kids Night Out is a fun night for students and even new children to the gym. Birthday parties and field trips allow children to try gymnastics in a less structured format. This facility is cleaned daily and has amazing coaches who truly care about their athletes safety and happiness! :)

My son has been taking classes here since he was 18 months old. At first, it was parent and tot and…read morethen solo with a coach and smaller group. As a little guy, this would exhaust him, and make for some great naps, but as he gets older this helps build his coordination and confidence. We really like Lauren. She's great with little ones, especially ones that are easily distracted. I highly recommend MAG.