There are dance studios and then there is DanceXpressions!…read moreSharon Cooksey has worked tirelessly over the years to create a wonderful dance studio. Based on a Christian foundation bound together with family values, our daughter has been part of the DanceXpressions family for over 3 years now. We couldn't be more please with her progression as she has learned not just dance but strengthened values, structure and her personal responsibility. She has made great friends along the way and considers the studio an extension of her own family. If you are seeking studio where you need not to worry about choreography while gaining wonderful instruction to dance; look no further! Offering everything from Recreational to Competitive and Pre-Professional Dance, you will find jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, Irish, hip hop praise and more. So stop reading, click contact and give Sharon a chance to prove while DanceXpressions has been named best in the Burg!

Dance Xpressions has been the best part of our week! My six year old can safely interact with her…read morepeers during covid. Mrs. Sharon has always been available to answer any questions I have concerning progress. I'm so happy we found Dance Xpressions.

Came to check out this dance studio on a Sunday. They hold several different types of classes. It…read moreis a decent size has mirrors for dancers. The floor is not wood in the room we were in but didn't affect the dance for kids.

Our 4 year old daughter has been taking acro dance here for a few months now & just loves it. The…read morestudios new location is really nice inside. The instructor is really great with the the kids in the class. We look forward to her continuing her classes here.

our daughters have really grown through dancing here the staff and management work to see your…read morechildren improve

I grew up dancing myself, both of my daughters danced throughout their childhood, and now I have…read morethe joy of watching my granddaughters dance. With so many years spent around dance studios, I can honestly say I have never experienced one that felt so unprofessional, unwelcoming, and disorganized. Classes regularly started late, and there were three different teachers for the same class in a single season, which created no consistency for the children. The atmosphere also felt very cliquish, with teachers and staff mainly interacting with the regular competition families while newer and recreational families felt overlooked. The studio lobby and restrooms were often not clean, and overall communication and organization were poor. During parent observation times, the studio allowed people without children in the class to come in, making it difficult for actual parents and family members to comfortably enjoy watching their child dance. What disappointed me most was the obvious favoritism. The office staff often came across as rude and impatient, especially toward younger children. One example that stood out was a 2-year-old being rushed and treated impatiently while trying to choose a piece of candy, while another child connected to a competition family was freely given candy without needing to earn tickets like the other students. It created the impression that children were treated differently depending on how much money their family spent at the studio. Children notice these things, and families do too. Sadly, almost all of the children who started in the class at the beginning of the season ended up leaving. We were hoping for a positive, welcoming dance experience, but unfortunately that was not what we found.

We're new here but everyone is very friendly and both my kids are really enjoying the classes that…read morethey offer. Can't wait to see how much they learn and grow at M&S Studio!

From the owner: M&S Studio, Fredericksburg's complete Center for Acting, Dance and Music, has been serving the…read moregreater Fredericksburg area since 1994. We create memories that last a lifetime! Our music program includes piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons and many other instruments. Our dance program offers a variety of dance forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater and tumbling. We also have a strong Acting program that helps to gain confidence and self-esteem. To have dance, music and acting classes at the same location, give families the ability to schedule lessons for 2 or more family members at the same time, providing more time for other activities and less driving for the family.

Having family friends who are in the competition circuit, walking into Excell exceeded my every…read morehope for my own daughter's first dance class. The teacher was kind, patient, and enthusiastic. Looking around at the recital photos, I was extremely impressed with the costuming of the littlest of girls all the way up to the teens. I want my daughter to enjoy dance and find it to be a fun way to express herself and her love of movement and music. I am SO glad that Excell was recommended to me because it is EVERYTHING I was looking for and more.

AMAZING dance studio, you could not find a better group of teachers and staff. They truly…read moreunderstand and operate with trust, respect, care and quality values.

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.

They only care about your child if you are on Competition and/or Company. The kids are very rude,…read moreonly the what my kid says "popular" kids get good parts. Tall good kids are in the front and short is in the back. DO NOT COME HERE. My daughter is currently a YouTuber, and has MUCH better technique at "Polaris dance Institute" AND she was a student 2 years ago, went to another studio "The dance spot" the same thing happened. Kids are mean, teachers only care about the kids who HAVE a future in dance and have been with them for a long time. I understand in dance there are "Clicks" and all, but teachers should NOT be apart of them. Please, I encourage you, if you would like to put your child in dance, DO NOT COME HERE! May I recommend Polaris dance Institute. You can find their Instagram and Facebook by just looking up at the name. PLEASE IN GODS NAME DO NOT JOIN THIS HORRIFIC STUDIO!

This review doesn't reflect the dancers because I'm sure they practiced hard all season however I…read moream extremely disappointed in the quality of the end of the year recital. This was my daughter's first year dancing with Amyclae. She danced for a different company last year and the year before in Chesterfield so we definitely have something to compare it to. I guess you could say the weekly classes were acceptable however for a 45min/once a week dance class... they sure did take a lot of breaks. Sometimes their class would end early. Anyway, back to the recital.. I have no words. My daughter's class performed for 1min 22 sec (yes, I used my stopwatch the entire time and I have screenshots) out of a 2hr recital. By far the shortest performance of the evening. Also, their music was chopped up and distorted. There were about 4-5 other groups who also had very short performances however most (there were 41 routines) were over 2min 30sec and others were over 3min long! The toddlers who had no clear routine (although they were very cute) had close to 3min of stage time. These girls were robbed. I feel robbed. I spent hundreds on this recital just for my my daughter to have a botched show. The song they danced to in it's original format was only 2min 28sec long so there was no reason for their music to be shortened at all. If time was an issue, some of the other groups who had over 3min should have been shortened to make it more equal or maybe the staff shouldn't have done a performance. I'm sorry but paying families should come before the staff at a recital. That's just good customer service. We had family travel in from out of town and they were all shocked by the quality. If convenience is what you're looking for, it's perfect however if you want to get your money's worth seek out a different company.

Absolutely love this studio! The owner Jo has been great and the staff are nothing but welcoming…read more My daughter had issues at her previous studio and she feels welcomed and has improved so much. I would recommend this studio to anyone

What could have been a welcoming family dance studio is now a competitive and cold environment…read more While that could not be a deal breaker for your family...be warned that the business owner is hard to work with, incredibly dishonest, and not above harassing a child if they are angry at a parent. Also the website is not an actual representation of faculty, classes, or even current students. Unfortunately the studio is what is known as a "Revolving Door" and not many stay for long. Nice dance floor and space though.

We had such a fun time at our dance class with Phil! Dance class size was small enough that we…read moreessentially had a private couples lesson and the instructor was fantastic at advancing us at a good rate and giving us feedback on our moves!

From the owner: Harrisonburg's home for urban dance. Offering high quality learning and fun events in Salsa, Swing,…read moreBachata, Urban Kiz, Zouk, Kizomba and more.

Great studio! My daughter (12) enjoys their classes, instructors and has made friends quickly. Very…read morefriendly. Great communication and has classes for all skills levels.

I cannot say enough positive things about this studio and Miss Karen (the owner/instructor). My…read moredaughter danced here for two years and two summers before we had to move and I'm dreading having to find another studio since SDC set the bar so high. Some things I love: *Miss Karen will take kids as young as 2 and doesn't require them to be potty trained. She believes that nobody is too young or too old to dance. *Wide range of classes available including an adaptive dance class specifically for those with special needs. *The focus is on fun, not on competition (though they do have a fabulous competition teams for those who want to compete). You won't ever hear any of the instructors yelling or scolding the dancers for their performance. Everybody is there to have fun while learning to dance. *Appropriateness. All dancers are required to either change clothes in the studio or wear a cover while going between car and studio. All costumes are age appropriate and proper undergarments are required. You won't see any teen strip teases or three year old little girls gyrating all over the stage at recital. Miss Karen really teaches her dancers how to respect themselves and entertain with their talent, not by showing off a ton of skin. *Cost. I suppose this one may be subjective, but I personally felt that the price of classes was extremely reasonable. My daughter took two classes and we were able to afford it without issue. I honestly don't think that there is anything that I DON'T love about this studio!