Dance Arts respond to the review below Thank you for your…read morefeedback. As we transition from DVDs to Vimeo digital delivery, we understand there may have been confusion around timing. The Vimeo release replaces the DVD and follows a full production process compiling all performances from the weekend. This year, production concluded Sunday, May 17th at approximately 7:30 PM, and links are expected to be delivered by the end of this week once final editing and publishing are complete. We are on summer hours and we did respond to your phone calls. We acknowledge the conversation became escalated during the exchange and that you were upset. Every family's experience is different, and alignment between a school and its families is an important part of the process. We are not the right fit for everyone. We remain committed to maintaining clear communication, high standards of production, and a professional environment for all families.

My daughter is almost 6 years old and attended here for a little under a year with previous ballet…read moreexperience. While her teacher was very sweet, my family and I were extremely disappointed with the overall recital experience. I completely understand that young children won't perform perfectly, but these routines were practiced for months and many of the dancers genuinely looked lost on stage. Most of the kids were staring offstage at their teacher the entire time for direction, and the performances overall seemed very unprepared and disorganized. Unfortunately, it wasn't just the younger classes either -- several of the older groups also appeared confused and messy during their routines. In my opinion, a large part of the issue was that the recital dances were not started early enough in the year for the kids to feel confident and prepared. To make matters worse, tickets were $20 per person for a recital held at the studio itself, which felt excessive considering the quality of the production. We also paid an additional $15 for a recital video link that still has not been sent out 4 days later, and there was no communication that there would be a delay. Had I known, I would have just recorded it myself. I'm not usually someone who leaves negative reviews, but I also noticed there weren't many realistic parent reviews available, so I wanted to share my honest experience for other families considering this studio. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

My husband and i started taking dance lessons here in May of 2013 and dance has become part of our…read morelives! Starlina is an excellent teacher and breaks down the dances so that even someone with two left feet, like mine, can be dancing across the floor in no time! We attend as many group lessons as we can, take individual lessons each week and are thoroughly enjoying the new Friday night dance parties! We have the confidence to go to local dances and dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Cha Cha, Tango and Swing!

From the owner: Private and Group Dance lessons, Wedding Dance Specialist, Mother-Son Dance, Father- Daughter…read moreDance, Club, Ballroom, Latin, Rumba, Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Swing, Foxtrot, Country Two-Step, Waltz, Wedding Ceremony and Reception, Birthday Party and Private Events, Dance Instruction in all Social Dance Styles, Dance for Cruises, Anniversaries, and Sweet 16 Parties.

I'm a former dancer here and still keep in touch with my friends there and it was fun I took…read moreballet,jazz,and tap for 1 year at there old studio and after COVID they moved studios in 20and the new place is bigger and nicer and closer to my new school. Do not recommend going for ballet because I took a class with the stage and felt like I was a baby again at a new studio but still did better then I did there they had a instructor over the summer and he didn't care that a girl hurt her self but his assistant was the one who actually did.

I LOVE this dance fitness studio so much!! Just became a member a few months back and it's been the…read morebest experience. They offer a wide range of options from a few classes per month to a full unlimited membership. They have some really great instructors full of energy and they're so supportive. It's truly a "no perfect people allowed" and everyone is welcome type of vibe. Everyone is friendly and uplifting and there are all skill levels in all classes! Beyond just dance classes like Zumba and club which is more top 40/ hip hop style (my fave) there's also HIIT and burn classes that focus more on weight lifting, Zumba - and even a fuse class that combines them all. I love that it's female owned, too!! Truly an amazing and welcoming gym community of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds.

All the classes are fun and a great workout, the team is welcoming and they're always adding…read moreadditional fun events.

Melanie is an amazing teacher and has a wonderful studio!read more

My daughter is in the combo class on Saturday. We had switched from Dance visions because they were…read morevery unorganized and came to Artistic edge a month ago. Best decision we ever made. Very organized, easy to make monthly payments through their parent portal. The staff is super nice and very professional. Their prices are very reasonable and the owner Melanie is the nicest person you will ever meet. They have cameras inside each of the studios so you can watch on a TV screen in the waiting area. The building is very nice and located in a great part of Greenville. I highly recommend this place for parents who's children want a great experience and get a great knowledge of dance.

Our daughter has been attending Cornerstone Ballet for the past 12 years and it has truly been a…read moresecond home for her. Amy, Kim, and all of the other teachers are not only incredibly skilled, but also genuinely caring and thoughtful. They take the time to really get to know each student- understanding their individual strengths and helping them grow both as dancers and as young people. The atmosphere is warm and encouraging, never high-pressure. It's clear that the focus is not just on excellent technique, which they absolutely provide, but also on building character, confidence, and poise. Our daughter has gained so much more than just dance training here- she has developed lifelong values and a deep love for the art form. We couldn't be more grateful for Amy and her dedication (and heart!) that her studio pours into every student. We highly recommend!!

What an absolute disgrace the "new" Cornerstone Ballet in Simpsonville is…read more Yesterday, while the studio is "closed" for Christmas break we received a billing statement. They had the nerve to bill us for recital fees twice for $125 (not including show tickets) that were already paid according to their billing statement. The fee includes costume and venue RENTAL! Next, they overcharged us - almost doubled the payment - every single month since the start of the year. We caught it, and their bill stated we still owed $125. We contacted the owner about this and another concern, the age of the dancers in the class. After "observation week" last Thursday we questioned the owner Amy at the time of the billing issues why the "6-8 experienced ballet class" only had two students this age (the others looked about 4 and were definitely below six, even wearing different colored leotards to represent their "age per the website dress code). We were denied a phone call to discuss this and other billing questions. The "refunded" money from the overcharge wasn't even directly refunded to our bank account! They actually "credited" the dance account and kept all the extra money for themselves - in advance). Despite all of the errors and dishonesty, we were told by the owner Amy over text to speak to her employee when they return after break. We explained how disappointed we are (over text) in response to the owner, and that we deserve a simple phone call. We also asked for an updated invoice before the end of the break so we could confirm the financials were correct. Today we received a passive aggressive email stating that the students were at least six years old (we have video of the students who are clearly 4 years old wearing the light blue uniform for students ages 4-5) and Amy, the owner, kicked my daughter out VIA EMAIL ! She cited we are not a good "fit." Yup, an eight year old was kicked out because they were unwilling to have a simple conversation "over break" and resolve the matter. But, they didn't mind taking all of our money and billing us .... over break. Absolutely terrible. https://www.cornerstoneballetsc.com

My daughter is a senior on the dance team at Dancers Corner. The instruction that she has received…read moreover the years is amazing technically. The staff are all very supportive and care deeply about each dancer. She has made lifelong friendships and memories and hopes to pursue dance in college. Best studio in the area. Highly recommend.

My 6-year-old daughter was on their competitive dance teams. She asked to go to the bathroom during…read morea 2-hour dance team rehearsal. The kids drink water from their bottles all of class as they are thirsty. Other students had been allowed to go to the bathroom but her teacher would not allow her to go. Well, about 15 minutes later, my daughter started crying because she was in pain. The teacher yelled at her and called her a baby for crying and finally let her go. I texted and e-mailed the studio manager and owner several times. I received no response for several days. My daughter's dance contract said that she could not miss regardless or she was off the team. The next day she had to attend class with the same teacher for 2.5 hours. My daughter told me that the teacher had started hurting her. The teacher was grabbing my daughter's hands and wrists during class pretending that she was helping her dance and squeezing her very tightly. . . . I did not let my daughter return. I had to take her to the doctor twice and to urgent care once to have her arms and wrists looked at and to be treated for the bladder infection that was created because her teacher would not allow her to go the bathroom when she needed. The school breached the dance contract by not maintaining the safety of my daughter. The owner e-mailed that she would be returning the rest of my daughter's dance team payments to me after I said that I would not be sending her back. She never sent me anything.

Antonio's personality is infectious! You can't help but like him. I attended an event that first…read moreincluded a demonstration by Antonio and his dance partner and then some group instruction for the attendees. I have to say, he made it really easy for everyone and pressure free. It's was almost as easy as reading 'Dancing for Dummies', except that there was no book!

From the owner: Elegant Dance Company specializes in the art of ballroom and Latin dancing. We offer group and…read moreprivate lessons, making it easy to learn and fun to follow. We also offer ZUMBA classes and special performances for corporate events and non-profit organizations. We aide in making the "First Dance" wedding memorable and also Quinceaneras. From age 5 - 99, come and check us out. Dances offered: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Shag, Swing, Hustle, Paso Doble, Bolero, Mambo, Cha Cha, and Two-Step. "Move. Have fun. Dance!"

What a gem! This old Elementary school retains the charm with original hardwood floors in the once…read moreclassrooms, with murals on the walls, both inside and out. They offer classes in art, guitar, theatre. pottery, voice lessons, and wood carving, Friendly, helpful staff showed us around the building and sold us tickets to an upcoming concert. I was delighted to see a "little free library" in the parking lot!

Came for the Friday Night Beachin' concert. I loved the wholesome family atmosphere and music by…read moreThe Hot Notes and the Elvis impersonator. Great dancing music. We picked up dinner at the Bosco's Baby's Catering food stand. I had the tasty pulled buffalo chicken sandwich only, $8. My friend had the Philly cheesesteak platter, $10. The cheese steak sandwich is probably a better value since it was a heartier sandwich than the pulled chicken. But really, both were very good. The platter comes with two sides (choice of slaw, fries or baked beans). My friend loved the french fries. Sodas were $2/can, I think the hot dog place across the way was charging $1/can. As an option beer and wine are sold at another stand. The Friday night concerts are a great low key opportunity to relax with friends after a long work week. So glad that Mauldin offers community events like these.