Came here with a few friends for salsa and bachata night about 2 Saturdays ago and had so much fun!…read moreThe studio is spacious and clean; Darlin (the owner and primary teacher) is patient, fun, and incredibly entertaining. I kept stumbling with my turns so he went out of his way during the lesson to work with me on them. After an hour lesson, the dance floor opened up until 2am to a spicy mix of salsa and bachata songs! As a first-timer I felt shy and sat in a corner but everyone (even the elite) were so friendly and continually asked me to dance (and taught me steps along the way)! I tend to be very uncomfortable when it comes to physical contact but dancing with everyone felt rather natural! Such a lovely experience- If I lived in or near Philly I would take classes here in a heartbeat. Will definitely be back for more salsa nights!

Came with a livingsocial with my boyfriend, and used it on a drop-in class. We were 20 minutes late…read more(to a 60-minute class....oops) but the academy was extremely accomodating and we just jumped right into the leason! Our instructor was pleasant and patient, and we had a great time learning basic salsa moves!! The other people in the drop-in class were two other couples...so be warned as that generally seems the norm for classes. I think the academy also does "salsa parties" which are more free practice sessions. The time flew by, and we were encouraged to videotape the last 5 minutes of the instructor giving an overview of what we had learned, so we could come back after practicing on our own! Will definitely come back to use up the rest of our livingsocials....hopefully the classes aren't too repetitive so we'll see!

Honestly, I do not even know where to start. My daughter has danced at this studio 7+ years. She…read morenever joined the competition team as I have other children and didn't have time nor money to participate. My daughter came home to me crying saying she felt uncomfortable in the studio. This is not the first time this has happened, there have been multiple occasions where my daughter told me she felt uncomfortable and judged in the studio. Competition kids would stare or whisper. Later in the year i was speaking to one of the other moms, and the studio owner came up as a topic of our conversation. I was told the owner has been saying to a few moms they should keep their kids away from my daughter!!! That is ridiculous!!! This studio is full of negativity and judgement across every room! My daughter has refused to go back and I agree with her, this is ridiculous!!

The Dance Factory is magical! Provides wonderful dance instruction while fostering a sense of…read morecommunity, connection and fun while upholding strong core values. Love this place and it's people! My daughter is now a Senior and my heart is heavy that she will be graduating this year anyone looking into a dance studio please take my advice you will not be sorry. TDF ONE TEAM ONE FAMILY ALWAYS

Love this school! Teachers are wonderful! The school is very educated in proper form compared to…read moreother dance schools. The recitals are fun to watch and the staff are sweet and enjoyable!

Great little school that does a lot including dance for kids, zumba for adults, and music lessons…read more Summer dance camp is a nice intro for beginners. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Building is located in a residential area so parking on busy nights can get tough even with a parking lot in the back. There's a waiting area for parents which is convenient. It can get pretty crowded in the waiting room in between classes on weeknights, but things settle down once the classes begin.

Amazing dance school. I have been to them all in this area and this is the studio that really…read moreshines . they have ballet acro jazz tap lyrical modern Hawaii dances summer camp and combo classes they have a great composition team to

From the owner: Welcome to a brand new chapter at Dancesations — celebrating 30 amazing years of dance, passion,…read moreand community! Now under inspiring new ownership, we’re more energized than ever and ready to take our legacy to dazzling new heights! Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the very first time or you’ve been dancing for years, we’ve got something special just for you. Our vibrant studio offers high-quality instruction across a wide variety of dance styles and genres , from beginner basics to advanced techniques — all in a welcoming, high-energy environment.

The new Stardust ballroom has a gigantor dance floor surrounded by lots of convenient banquet round…read moretables, very high ceilings (someone claims the space used to be a grocery store), purple painted walls. Floor quality is great and the crowd tends towards midlife and higher. Ice water, coffee and tea are generally available at the dance parties, and keep in mind it's also BYO. I find the music for the latin night (every other saturday) to be much too loud for my taste so I wear earplugs.

Fabulous dance floor - a true ballroom. Excellent teachers (Vlada, Camille, Carol, John, Bronya,…read moreIhor, Isabella, Mazen, etc. etc.). The Friday night dance is nicely attended - enough people you can usually find a partner for every dance (assuming you don't bring your own) - starts with a class at 7:30 - ends at 11:30 - DJ + always water / coffee / tea. Sometimes for no extra $$ there is a buffet!! with really tasty food (homemade by Joyce!), desserts, and drinks! A bargain!! A different crowd attends the different events - Friday night is ballroom. Free parking.

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for the past nine years, and absolutely loves it! What…read moresets this studio apart is the productions they do each year, in addition to the recitals and competitions. My daughter was taking lessons for a few years before performing in their Cinderella production at the age of 7. My daughter was able to see how her lessons came together in an actual show, and the older girls performing with her really supported her. In addition, I have seen not only the teachers, but the older company girls really support, guide and mentor the younger generation of dancers. In my opinion, this comradery is something that can not be found everywhere. The studio has become a second home to my daughter, and the faculty there continue to nurture and support my daughter's love of dance. My daughter's goal is to become a professional dancer, and I have no doubt Dance by Dinote studio will get her there!

I attended this studio my entire childhood (from 2 to 18, so 16 years!) and still go back to take…read moreclasses over the summer when they are offered for adults to this day. This studio has provided me with a quality education and a loving second family over the years and I recommend it to any one I know that has a child interested in dance, karate, or voice lessons.

My kids have only known Chez. I was hoping they would love it here, but I am glad I got them out…read morebefore more damage was done. This studio is so full of drama, cattiness and spite. It has gone downhill over the last few years. The fact that people have been at Chez for so long and are now running away in droves should tell you something. Parents dictate what they want, and the studio caters to the few who have the loudest voice. If you want to get anywhere here, make yourself available to the owners personally. They will accept the poorest of behaviors as long as it benefits them. Find a place that lifts your kids up, not tears them down. Find a place where your kids will be nurtured and their voices heard, not pushed away and screamed at for actually attending classes. Newer teachers have zero classroom control and seasoned teachers look so beat up by the owners they are just hanging on. It has been a sad decline. It is not the same atmosphere as it was 5 years ago. There are plenty of other studios out there.

If 0 stars was an option I would choose it. After reading reviews on here and one being from 2012,…read moreit is hard to believe nothing has changed. This studio was once viewed as the best but more and more I find many people are completely dissastisfied, including me. The studio owner and one of her daughters continue to think they are God as it was posted in another review. It is awful how they treat their students. They completely beat down and damage the self esteem of most of their dancers, my child included. I have witnessed first hand the inappropriate comments by the teachers and the tears of the students that stem from such comments. It is okay if teachers miss classes for personal events but the kids are shamed for doing so. They have no respect for these young girls and ladies. There are a handful of teachers there that seem to really care. There are others that carry on the abusive way of the owner and seem to get joy out of making kids feel poorly about themselves. There is nothing that could keep me there. The reputation of the studio has plumented and there are much better studios in the town as well as neighboring towns. My daughter found a new love of dance once we switched her.

I started my daughter in the mommy and me program. I have to say it was the worst experience I have…read moreever had with an extra curricular program. The teachers were 18/20 unprofessional and could not handle the class size. There was 0 consistency whatsoever. They struggled to keep the girls engaged. Our class of 12 quickly dropped to 5 by January. Let's not even mention the recital. They insinuated my mother stole someone else's tickets because her code was not scanning. Although it was an outsourced company it is a reflection of the studio. My mother wrote a Facebook review and the owner emailed me asking me to tell my mom to remove it. She did not once offer an apology for the way she was treated. Never again would I put my now 8 yr old back in that studio.

My daughter, Regan, had her 6th birthday party here today. I could not have asked for a better…read moreexperience. My kid has never taken dance classes in her life, but she will be, here, after this. She wanted a dance party and she got it. We picked the hip hop dance party and her and her friends had a blast. I loved it too, I didn't have to lift a finger, no setup, no cleanup, no hassle. I got to watch my daughter enjoy her party because EVERYTHING was taken care of. Anna was our party host, and she was incredibly friendly and amazing with the kids. She was a pro at getting the kids involved and if they didn't want to be involved (we had one or two who were too cool for dance school) she didn't push them at all. Jessica (I think I'm right on the name?? I hope) was also very friendly and efficient. This place is a fantastic deal for the price, plus all the kids get a free class just for coming to the party. I can't wait to sign my daughter up for classes here. I couldn't be happier with the party. :) I literally cannt say enough good things about it.