I know there are so many who rave about Metropolitan School of Arts but honestly there is so much…read morethat goes on be hind the scenes, children get ignored and dismissed and the parent in my opinion looses money. My mini started with the summer program in 2025 which was great, so my daughter wanted to try additional programs in the 2026SY. Fall 2025 we signed up for the home school program and musical theatre class. The homeschool program allowed bullying by other students, my child's concerns were not being addressed until I started communicating with staff that I would file suit if my child was assaulted again. There seem to be many moments where children were left unattended which is how the bullying was able to happen in the first place. The children who did the bullying were allowed to continue in the home school program despite negatively impacting multiple students within the program and in my opinion the parents of the bullies were coddled instead of being reprimanded or terminated from the program. The musical theatre class I feel like I threw $1095 down the drain. Class was posted to start at 4:45pm on Fridays and end at 5:45pm however; an full hour of class only happened twice during enrollment, there was always a substitute teacher, and students were released at 5:20, 5:25 and 5:30pm regularly. On top of not having 1 hour classes which was posted, the finale performance was confusing so I missed the performance while literally standing in line to see my daughter perform. Needless to say we will NOT be returning! The 1 and 2 star reviews are very much so accurate! BELIEVE THEM!!!

Metropolitan School of the Arts has been our family's home for over 10 years. The quality of…read moreinstruction by all teachers was always top notch. The annual shows, Follies, Nutcracker, spring ballet and the end of year productions, gave participating students a time to showcase their talents in all genres. The community is always very supportive and welcoming of new families. I certainly would recommend MSA to anyone interested in dance, acting, musical theater and private music lessons.

Amazing camps this summer. My daughter is having the greatest time at Musical Theater Camp. Ms…read more Jenny is amazing. Kids are learning choreography, songs, as well as designing costumes and creating a set. Cannot wait for Their mini performance Friday!

DDC Family: When…read morewe joined the studio 6 years ago, I had no idea that competition dance was in my daughter's future. DDC has been a positive experience for Madison and myself. Madison has learned life skills such as teamwork, time management, and cooperation. But the biggest lesson is that great accomplishments come with practice, more practice, and persistence!! Madison had a huge smile every time she walked proudly into the studio to dance. She found a friendly welcoming place to dance and fond memories during the weekend competitions. Madison has grown to love the art of dance but I have, as her mother, developed a deeper sense of respect for dancers and the sacrifices that families make to support their children. DDC dancers and parents have amazed me every day! I applaud the instructors for their dedication, commitment, and patience that they have shown towards the children and especially towards Madison throughout the years! I know that any dancer who joins DDC's Showgroup will grow to be confident, graceful, poised, and skilled. Wishing you all the best for the future and thank you for enriching Madison's love for DANCE! Madison has been truly blessed.

I have a two part review because my daughter takes ballet here and we just hosted her 3rd birthday…read morehere. Dance: We love it. She just started in September and I have been nothing but impressed. They are learning some foundational ballet movement and skill. The class also has strong age appropriate developmental components as well as preschool skills like knowing colors, shapes, sorting objects, listening to directions, etc. She loves her dance teacher, Ms. Tiffany, and never even had a second thought about going in to class without me. She is excited to go every week and often wants to stay for the ballet/tap combo class after. Birthday party: What a deal!!! Very reasonably priced. They provided pizza and juice boxes, but we were also allowed to bring in food. We did a gymnastics only party and the kids, ages 18 months to 9 years old didn't want to leave the room! The party host from the studio, was awesome. She spent time with all the age groups and made sure to interact with each child as well. Even some of the adults got in on the fun and she talked with us and laughed at our silliness. My husband, who didn't initially want to pay to have a party outside our home, left saying how easy it was and he would do it all over again in a heartbeat. It was nice to arrive, be present at the party instead of running all over while hosting at our house, enjoy our friends and family, and leave. I had mentioned to Maria, the studio receptionist, that my daughter had a new found love of Peppa Pig and they went above and beyond putting Peppa Pig heads on the balloons, the plates, table and a banner. It was so thoughtful and really showed a superior level of customer service in my mind.

I took my 3 year old daughter to try their ballet/ tap class and she was very excited to do the…read moreclass. We got there and she was very happy to try the class. She went into the studio with the other kids and was super excited but then suddenly, other girls started to cry for their parents and that made my little one started to cry too. I asked the teacher if I could sit inside so she would feel safer and the teacher Sandra said no. Then I asked the reception desk if another class was available so I could try if the instructor allowed me inside and they asked around and they all said no because the other kids would be distracted. I mean, I get it this shouldn't be the norm and parents should watch from outside but for someone doing the first class ever, maybe be a little bit more flexible wouldn't hurt. So they are not having me as a client and we are going somewhere else who can be more flexible with small kids who are just starting.

I enjoyed the introductory course. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The teacher is very…read morehelpful and very thorough in the way she teaches. The class was socially distanced, I felt comfortable and had a great time! Will be back!

A great new studio- I think they're fairly new? The facilities (floors, poles, building) are very…read morenice, & as an intermediate dancer I dropped into a random class and came away with some new skills. Looking forward to dropping in again next time I'm in the area!

Another outstanding year at Dance Etc School of the Arts this years Spring Recital was awesome…read morecheck out a few of my favorite pictures of my daughter from the recital. Come check out the studio.

The quality of instructors here is without question top notch. My daughter has been here a year and…read moreif it weren't for the steady improvement I see in her dancing and her awesome instructor, I would have withdrawn her a long time ago. From an administrative perspective this place is incredibly disorganized, the staff is misinformed and they do a poor job of communicating important pieces of information. They just had their spring performance at the Manassas Center for Performing Arts this past weekend and the experience was nothing short of infuriating. First, they wanted the kids there at 5:30 pm for a performance that starts at 7 pm. Ok, that's reasonable. When I checked my 11 year old in backstage, they told me I wasn't allowed to go any further, that made me incredibly uneasy but of course I complied. The performance was to start at 7 pm, and it did but prior to the performance (meaning the weeks and days ahead) we we're not given an idea of when the show would end. I'll just cut to the chase and tell you now, I did not have my daughter back until nearly 11 pm. When her performance was finished (she was in the 4th act), which was around 9:45 pm, I excused myself from the auditorium and went backstage to get her. I was told the kids would not be released until the end of the show and that all children 10 and up (this part is important) would be released into the lobby of the performing center on their own. That was an absolutely terrible idea.... So the show wrapped up about 10:30 pm. Someone from the school made an announcement on stage that all kids 8 and older would be released into the lobby on their own for parents to retrieve (more like search for frantically in a sea full of strangers). So while someone in the back was telling parents it was 10 and up, they just made an announcement to hundreds of people that it was actually 8 and up. Prime example of the kind of misinformation and lack of communication they demonstrate on a daily basis back at the school. Once I finally had my daughter back and after congratulating her on a job well done, I asked her about her experience backstage. No snacks or hydration provided (because the ADULTS backstage did not inform the children they were allowed to grab one from the table they set up) and when the children attempted to go to the bathroom they were told they could not and had to go back to the dressing room. So you put my kid in a room from 5:30 pm to 9:15 pm and tell her she can't go to the bathroom and don't bother to tell her she can grab a snack..... THEN after she performs, she is stuck in that same predicament another hour. THEN you send her out in a lobby full of HUNDREDS of people to search for her guardian when it's all said and done?! The levels of negligence, lack of planning, consideration and common sense is astounding! I was willing to overlook the fact that after paying for tuition we were forced to pay $20 a head to see her perform. I was willing to overlook that after spending all of this money up till performance night, we were told we were not allowed to take pictures or video (ushers were kicking parents out if they were caught recording). I was even willing to overlook their seriously flawed system for releasing kids back to parents but to have the audacity to keep our kids from us for several hours and not have the decency to make sure they were well taken care of and attended to absolutely pisses me off. I'm sure there are schools that will treat you, your children and your money much better. Don't do it.

I frequented this location a few times during Covid. While I've been trained in classical ballet…read morethis style of dance is NOT FOR THE WEAK!!!!! the ladies here make you feel so welcome and encourage you in ways you simply need in order to let go and learn something new. I would recommend this location and staff to anyone in the area looking for a new activity, workout, or self empowerment.

I've been coming to Doll House Pole Fitness for a little over a year now and I've fully integrated…read moreit into my weekly routine! I love that the classes are later in the day since it's very accommodating to those of us who work a regular 9-5 and the variety of classes is amazing. The instructors are all so kind and there isn't a more welcoming community out there! Everyone, from the students to the teachers, is very supportive so you can get in a really great workout while also building confidence in your body without ever feeling embarrassed (especially at the very beginning when it's natural to feel shy).

This performing arts school is amazing from the owner, administrative staff, and instructors. The…read moredecor of the school is beautiful nice, clean and bright very welcoming. They have provided excellent services to the youth and adults. The instructors are very talented and provide classes such as Ballet and hip hop, private lessons :Voice, drums, clarinet, saxophone etc. The students are very well versed in a variety of areas. It is located on the first floor of the mall near zales it has brought a new environment and opportunity for those who love the arts a chance to rekindle their passion. They offer multiple events throughout the year even summer camp for the youth. They have provided opportunities for young adults to establish themselves by creating internships, job opportunities, and volunteer services for those in the community. So if you need to learn how to two step, enhance your voice, or even continue your love with an instrument. This is the place for you !!!!

I attended the free Zumba class with Taylor. OMG! She is fantastic! Today's class theme was "The…read moreBooster!" It was definitely what I needed; a boost of energy, my second wind. I will definitely sign up for the membership that allows me to attend any dance class for a low monthly fee. I am so excited. Can't wait until next week. I highly recommend Performing Arts Preparatory School!

I would say the only drawback to this studio is the parking lot/maybe even the building. Two of the…read moredance rooms are spacious, but one of them is pretty small. The recitals are really impressive though. They put on quite the stage production, with great dancing, music, lighting, acting (no singing though). They do really well at competitions, but I think the community/friendships and fun aspect are more important than the scores. I do know several of their dancers have gone on to dance professionally, college dance teams, NFL cheerleaders, professional actors etc.

My family came to this studio after we were recommended here by a friend and we could not be more…read morepleased! The recital is put on like a full on PRODUCTION and the kids are trained in a very caring and professional environment. My kids don't compete but the competition numbers we have seen are absolutely breathtaking. It is definitely one of the highest quality and creative studios in the area. The parking lot can be a bit crowded between classes but it's well worth it when you see how beautiful their shows are. I'm so happy we have become a part of the Barton & Williams dance family.