We found Miss Jeanne's to be a very disappointing experience. We read many great reviews about the…read moreplace, so we confidently chose it as where to enroll our 3 year old girls for their first year of dance lessons. The school, for us, seems to be largely riding on its legacy. Many of the other parents at the school were dancers there previously, so as "outsiders" we often felt out of the loop and that a lot of the things we needed to know weren't widely broadcast because it was seemingly assumed that we just knew what was going on. Our girls started in September, but in January we discovered we had not been receiving any email communications from the studio. Mistakes happen, but the dates and times of the year end recital had changed, which meant family who wanted to come see the performance didn't have enough notice to change their schedules; had we received those initial emails in the fall they would have had time to adjust their vacation schedules. Once we began receiving emails it still seemed as if we would only get some of what was sent out as more often than not we should show up for class with some kind of special event going on that we had no clue about (and yes, we regularly check our Spam so the communications were not ending up there either). Also, whole emails were used sometimes important announcements were just made to the parents in the waiting room, meaning if you weren't there or stepped out to run an errand during class you missed out and had no way of knowing what, if anything, you might have missed. Overall, the communication from the studio to parents was very poor. While communication was one big issue the larger one was that parents were really just viewed as means to write a check every month. Parents were forbidden to go in to the dance studio (beyond the waiting room) and to talk to the teachers. While we certainly understand the problems of having parents in the studio creates and that you can't have a line of parents harassing the teacher after lessons, causing the next hour of lessons to run late, it's problematic when you are dealing with 3-4 year olds who aren't the best communicators. We never got any kind of feedback or assessment from the teacher or studio as to how our girls were doing in class, if or what they should be practicing at home, if they possessed any natural aptitude for dancing, and if they even seemed to enjoy it. For older students, that's not a problem, but for the parents of toddlers it's a very frustrating place to be. Our girls often seemed reticent to go to class saying they didn't like it, but then would be very excited and happy after class, so who knows. We eventually got frustrated enough with the place that we pulled our girls out in April because we were over not knowing how or what our children were doing for that hour each week they were in class and because we continued to receive very poor instructions from the studio about what was expected of us / what we needed to do. One week they were supposed to show up in full recital attire. We never were told they needed to do so that week and then were given the hasty instructions of "just dress them up next week" without any specifics of what they should wear, how their hair should be, or what make up they needed. Again, it was all assumed that we just knew all these details. As far as I can tell, the teachers do a good job with the students. Our girls, over time, did show us some steps they learned and they even performed their routine for us after we un-enrolled from the school. We felt horrible about doing so since they had worked hard all year, but we had no confidence that we would actually receive the instructions and feedback we needed to put our children in a place to succeed at the recital. The older students who were there seemed to really like it. For us, though, the school seemed very focused on the competition aspect of dance and less on the artistic expression aspects. Our perception on that might be incorrect, but that was just the vibe we got, which was also not what we were really looking for in a dance studio. In any case, if our girls decide they want to continue dancing we will find a different dance school to take them to.

We love MJ's School of Dance Arts. Having been a mom with no dance experience, I received guidance…read moreevery step of the way On what to expect of them and of my children. Current and past staff were strong on attention to detail, building confidence, and manners. Although we sadly miss Miss Jeanne, Barbara, and Gwendel, we know that the school is still one of high quality.

Our son has been dancing here since he was five and loves it more and more every single week he…read moregoes for all these years! He has done hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet and modern. The staff is amazing and treats every single child as if they are a star. They also treat them all like family! Definitely recommend! They are going above and beyond during COVID to ensure staff and student safety! Excellent safety planning!

My daughter has danced at the studio for 14 years. Now in college she still dances several days a…read moreweek. The Harris' are great people, love the kids and teach them to be great people, not just dancers. There are other studios, but none that offers the balance of challenging dance, and learning to tell a story through dance. They focus on performance, not competition. My favorite is the spring ballet, which is a full length ballet performed by the entire studio, from 4 years old to adult. They have a wide breadth of courses, for kids and adults. All styles and skill levels. They also have some acting, singing and music teachers for whatever you might like to learn. They offer 8 week sessions for very little money, and also do bring a friend classes a couple times a year. I highly recommend them.

Rhythm & Sole Dance Center is a wonderful studio. Miss Patricia is a skilled dance teacher. She is…read morewonderful with all the students. The small class sizes are great because it help every student get the attention that they need. The open concept studio space is wonderful.

From the owner: Whatever your age or aspirations we have just the right class for you! Creativity and passion for…read moredance starts here. The studio offers profession, fun and age appropriate instruction for children and adults. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz/hip-hop, modern, tumbling and fitness classes. Our most popular classes are those for ages 18 months to 6 years of age.

My daughter is going into her 7th year of Dance at BSD and I am beyond pleased with what this…read moreschool provides. If you want to invest in quality,discipline and class, this school is for you! The rules and expectations are communicated clearly at the beginning and throughout the year. As with any school or organization all students and parents are expected to abide......

My daughter has been doing ballroom and hip Hop. We have had nothing but a positive experience. She…read moreeven went on to a ballroom competition and won several awards. School of Dance has been just a wonderful confidence boost for her.

CPYB has been reputed to be a nurturing institution which produced many ballet stars and artists…read morefor ABT and NYCB, and for this reviewer, This July I was finally able to observe several classes this summer by resident and guest teachers. In nearly all of the 5 classes I observed over 2 days, I saw both talent on the part of some of the youngsters and the intelligence and expertise in the teachers. They exude generosity and pride in passing down the art form they have dedicated themselves to since childhood. Though the founder/legendary teacher is no longer, her legacy seems to be thriving...God bless this worthy institution.

Sent our daughter for the summer intensive and she enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. They…read morereally pinpoint areas of improvement and help the dancer learn deep technique for their individual needs.

I danced at this school for over 13 years and you will never find someone as dedicated as Bob and…read moreKris. They both run such an outstanding studio that talent is just bursting at the seems. So many amazing dancers have come from this studio and many more will come. There recital program is just amazing to watch. I'd recommend anyone to sign there children up for dance lessons

My daughter loves Miss Erika! She is kind and has a great technique in getting the kids to learn…read moretheir routine for recital. It's a wonderful thing to see you child's eyes light up for the joy of dance and the companionship of friends and teachers

I want to rate 5, but, why on earth do they keep 3 portable ballet bars across the front of the…read moreviewing window thus blocking the view! Mind boggling . There is plenty is space to push them in front of the other two portable bats stored to the side of the viewing window . Common sense . It's thoughtless to the parents paying for these lessons and also frustrating for the aspiring dancers eager to show off their skills to their Mom, Dad and siblings. Please Accents? This is a easy fix that would make the experience worth it. Also, one measly bench is simply not enough , parents, siblings, grandparents crammed in like lemmings! ( plus bending high and low to peer through the portable ballet bats in hopes of a glimpse to boot!) why not put a double riser in to accommodate your loyal , paying, clients.

I found this school when my daughter was 5 and wanted more than once a week recreational dance…read moreclasses. We started with basic ballet and within a few years she was training in Classical, Contemporary & briefly Hip-hop and tap (Hey it's not her thing!) being taught by a Rockette, current and former ballerinas and performing up to 3 times a year is something that can't be replicated because the instructors are the best and truly care for their dancers. Giving each one individual focus and welcoming everyone into their dance family.

My daughter has been dancing here for almost 6 years. We love it. The ladies who do the programs…read morefor the younger dancers are amazing. They are upbeat, enthusiastic and endlessly patient with little ones. The ladies who work the desk are warm, helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile. It has been great to see young ladies who 6 years ago were students; now come back to teach and choreograph. And most of all, anyone who has ever seen either their June show or their professional quality Nutcracker knows that their dancers are amazingly talented and dedicated. We hope to dance here for years to come.

Well, we made the switch this week and Dani is love it so much! Tried two other schools and I am…read morevery happy with this choice after seeing what else is out there. The lady at the reception desk was very sweet and the teacher welcomed her to the class since she is new to them, not new to dance.

Great gymnastic and dance programs for BOTH boys and girls! Caring and knowledgable instructors and…read morestaff! My son has learned so much in a short time and loves going!

From the owner: All styles of dance, gymnastics and cheer!read more