I attended The Nutcracker last night and just wanted to say how wonderful it was. The dancing was…read moreoutstanding the costumes and scenery were amazing. Everything was so beautiful. Congratulations to everyone who performed as well as those behind the scenes. A job well done. I will be looking forward to upcoming shows. Thanks for the wonderful evening. Mrs. Nancy Lariviere

Having eleven years of experience at other schools, Trenton shocked me. Gone was the favoritism,…read morethe in-fighting and pitting the dancers against each other. Gone was the oh-so obvious out to just make money while pretending to care about the dancer's. At Trenton, they do not make girls dance late Friday and early Saturday morning. They do not dissuade dancers from homework or school events with subtle comments or rolling of eyes, suggesting that if they have any kind of life they are not truly committed. Unlike other schools, they are respectful of the dancer's time and the dancer's families time - meaning they do not run 15 or 20 minutes over on classes like other schools do. And one of the BIGGEST things? When they say they have their dancer's safety in mind, they mean it. Before joining, they were the only school we could find that followed the masking mandates that Michigan schools followed during the last surge. We were so excited to find a private dance studio that followed science/medicine. I could go on, but I'll leave you with this - we are not currently attending the studio. We had to leave for reasons that have nothing to do with the studio. I have no bias in this as we are no longer there (for now at least). Unlike other schools, Trenton Dance did not solicit this review and doesn't even know I left it. Thank you.

Though seemingly a good dance school, a bad taste was left after the Nutcracker experience. It…read moreseemed to be more of a money-making enterprise than something for the students. Not only are the parents paying their normal tuition, they had to pay part of the costs associated with the production (yes, there was effectively a fee for their child(ren) to be in the play), plus the parents were required to pay to attend the play. They didn't have to attend both performances, but come on, what parent would just drop off their little one and not stay? That seems like a lot of paying on the parts of the parents, don't you think? At $20.00 per person, they weren't exactly cheap tickets. Two stars were chosen because the definition for two was "Could've been better", which is precisely the point. The experience was damaged by what appears to be gratuitous fund-raising.

Fantastic instruction, particularly from Ms. Pat (the owner) and her seasoned highschool-aged…read moreassistants. Absolutely zero complaints regarding the value of lessons here. My issue, however, is with the abhorrent waiting area & lobby. With as many families and children who enter and exit the building, there is zero excuse not to have built a larger more accommodating front lobby. Kids and teens kick off their shoes and leave them EVERYWHERE while the lack of seating forces some parents to wait in the car (keep in mind, there is only curbside parking unless you leave your vehicle across the road in a CVS lot). I wish they could knock out a wall, reduce the size of the main studio or figure something out. Again, not much thought was put in to this aspect of the facility. While I stress that the actual instruction is outstanding, there is very little organization when it comes to ushering students aged 3-6 in & out of their lesson. This age requires guidance and direction, but in between classes is a free-for-all. Instructors should retrieve, line up and lead their students into whichever area they're heading to. Given the aforementioned situation with the waiting area, it'd be a huge help in reducing some of that front lobby chaos. Ms. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable, kind hearted and direct with both her staff and the families who attend. It's a great studio, especially for first timer little ones and I recommend DDA to anyone seeking options for dance. Just be aware of the surrounding factors listed above and you won't be as surprised/frustrated as I've seen some parents be.

Zumba with Justin on Tuesday/Thursdays is by far, the best I've ever been too. He energy is…read morecontagious. He is also a dancer. He is fun, energetic, an actor, and always so graceful. His class is by far the best I've ever been too. I hate when it's over.

Hip Hop heads unite! This is a haven for hip hop connoisseurs alike. Benito, the man in charge, is…read morea personable, charismatic, and a leader in the community. MCSDA offers a wide range of classes; from various dance styles such as breaking and popping to learning how to paint and DJ. Sometimes they even host dance battles. I've been coming here since they started and I always get good vibes. The floor is nice too! If you have a little one and want them to try something different. This is the place to go to. Not only will they learn incredible, law-defying dance styles they can learn valuable life skills and the hip hop culture.

This place is a hidden gem. It is such an amazing place for young kids to go after school. The…read morestaff there was wonderful and you could feel how much they love this academy from the moment you walk in the door. I am very happy to be able to learn about this place and all they have to offer young children in the area. Definitely a place I would send my children.

Kercheval Dance is absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough good things about this studio. So…read moreimpressed with everything about Kercheval Dance, the staff, the facility, the curriculum!

From the owner: Our mission is to provide all students with the proper tools, technical training, knowledge, and…read moreexposure to create a well-rounded, high quality dance education. Our instructors have studied dance extensively and performed professionally internationally. We strongly believe in creating a comforting environment for all of our students to connect with those in their community, express themselves artistically, and grow by gaining confidence and self-esteem. Dance education and performance experience benefit all students, teaching them life-skills such as, responsibility, dedication, time-management, and discipline. These skills help students prepare for positive futures whether they wish to dance through recreation or to obtain a career within the arts. Kercheval Dance is Located in The Village of Grosse Pointe Michigan. We offer dance classes for ages 2 to Adult...

Definitely NOT worth the cost!!! Overpriced costumes. Cancelled classes not made up (and they are…read moreonly 1 hour or 45 minutes even only 1x per week). My daughter's Lyrical class had NO performance at the Christmas Recital and only 1x at the Spring recital... and yet DARCY is out there what 10x???!!! She has NO shame. TOTAL money grab!

I fail to see how the studio is still in business. Darcy's is regarded by most of the town as the…read moredance studio equivalent of Dracula - it drains your bank account and leaves you with nothing for it. I danced with Darcy's for seven years. I left the studio because I learned absolutely no technique in all of those years. Through my last two, I was the only dancer in my jazz class who did not have ballet immediately before and was treated like a second rate citizen. The time I paid for was spent watching the other class practice, sometimes for even half of my forty five minute "lesson." My parents paid for my dance lessons - I was lucky. However, it seemed all along that Darcy's felt I was not paying enough, as I was swept under the rug since day one. Largely without the help of the studio I've since become a strong dancer, but never had my talent been recognized. The solos were bought, places on the dance team were bought, and the entire studio was a plutocracy instead of a dance studio. After leaving, I half-expected the studio to notice. It is a small town and when a patron of seven years vanishes, any business would take note. Unfortunately, the studio is not so much a business as a scam and a vanity project. I got no email, no letter, not even the newsletter they used to send out every year to encourage students to register for the next year. I left my studio, but it felt like it dumped me. As mentioned, the studio is a vanity project. The environment is caustic, fed by the secretary and owner, who dance in every recital. Ultimately, the recital is about the students, most of which are young children. The townspeople go to the recitals for the children, not to see grown women dancing. The routines for the mature dancers are an embarrassment - any mature dancer considering Darcy's should hop over to one of the other studios in town for ballroom and the like, where your choreography isn't the same as the pre-kindergarten classes'. However, the aforementioned owner ends up in more than the dancers for older women; she dances with teenage girls - dances she doesn't belong in. My parents have pointed out time and time again that the production value drops radically with her in a dance as she stands out in all the wrong ways. Her pride is crippling all of her dancers. I've done some performing outside of Darcy's, and have even been involved in television production. My experiences with performance have shown me that there is no reason the staff should be running around on recital day like they've never seen a stage before. The preparation is not there, and so the volunteers are stressed out. I've always helped out behind the scenes watching some of the little ones, and so have prime seating to see the real entertainment of the day - chaos backstage. Parents aren't told what the volunteers are responsible for, resulting in utter madness when a parent brings their child back to sit with them and no one knows where this kid could have gone. The owner and secretary, who should be taking on organizational roles, are too busy plumping their egos to actually manage the students. The volunteers have to fight to get any information out of some staff member as to how to costume the children, as no one is willing to take two seconds to explain the situation. This is just one of countless examples of the entitled snobbery of most of the dancers and staff. Ultimately, though, I don't look back on my years of dance fondly. I've always been awkward, and Darcy's made me feel like I didn't belong doing something I loved. I was not informed that my awkwardness could make me an amazing dancer - that was something I learned elsewhere. I was not encouraged. I was not supported. I did not feel wanted. The studio took my parents' money, forgot about me entirely, and failed to provide any real service. What I paid for was insecurity and a first row seat to the chaotic vanity project that is Darcy's School of Dance. I would definitely recommend this studio if you are a self-sadist/psychologist researching narcissists. Otherwise, steer clear.

The training at Ann Parsley School of Dance is top notch. The Instructors are dedicated,…read moreknowledgable and foster a family feel environment without compromising on their high expectations of the dancers. The studio focuses on good technique and it shows in the growth of the students who train there. They are affiliated with Macomb Ballet Company through which they put on 2 ballets each year including a Nutcracker. These performances are professionally executed and highly entertaining to watch. To top it all off my daughter has made lots of great friends at Ann Parsley/MBC! Katie K.

From the owner: "Dedicated to providing superior dance instruction in a non-competitive environment for over 30…read moreyears" Ann Parsley School of Dance was founded in 1976 by Ann Parsley. It is a school dedicated to providing quality dance instruction in a non-competitive environment. The studio faculty are all adult, highly qualified and professionally trained teachers. We believe that building a strong foundation is key. Our goal is to give students individualized training through the focus of technique and discipline. Ann Parsley School of Dance offers a family oriented atmosphere where movement, music and costumes are tastefully chosen and always age-appropriate. High technical standards are maintained and a joy of movement and sense of artistry are instilled through encouragement and positive reinforcement.

NDSD is an excellent studio that provides excellent training. Among the best, if not the best…read morestudio in Michigan. Competitive dance is expensive, but that will be true no matter where you go. The teachers are professional and the staff is responsive and helpful. Communications and payment options have improved in recent years with the use of apps.

They never answer the phones any time any day of the week. I call and nobody answers I leave a…read morevoicemail nobody calls me back. It's horrible service and rude because if they don't pick up than how will I get info. So I just avoided it and went to JZ cause their the best dance studio along with sherrys dance studio. Period on that folks

My 3-year-old daughter is joining the summer camp at this studio, and she loves it! Even though…read moreother students are older than her, she is trying to keep up with them. That's very cute!! The location is good. What's not so good about this studio is that parents cannot watch their daughters dancing because the door is closed during the lesson.

My daughter danced at another studio for a number of years & then switched to RSD. I couldn't be…read morehappier...the teaching is professional/top-notch & affordable (just read the teacher bios on the website). All of the staff are friendly & very helpful & were very welcoming. Many performing opportunities exist with the ballet company (Michigan Ballet theatre-MBT) & with the Competition team. Parents must be careful when selecting a dance studio-there are many that teach poor/improper technique-this will NOT happen here, rest assured! I am proud to say that my daughter dances at Rochster School of Dance!

From the owner: Whether you are the parent looking for a special activity for your child, the serious student in…read morepursuit of a professional career or the adult seeking an enjoyable way to shape up and relieve stress, we have a class for you!