I purchased a prepaid membership with Bachata Denver based on the schedule and structure that were…read moreadvertised at the time. Several months later, the class schedule and locations changed significantly. I asked whether a partial refund could be considered given those changes, but was told refunds are not offered under their policy. My bigger issue, however, was the quality and structure of the classes themselves. There was little sense of progression and very limited focus on fundamentals or the mechanical details that actually help people improve. Classes often felt loosely organized, and when students struggled with technique the most common advice was simply to "practice at home." For a paid instructional program, I expected more direct coaching and clearer skill development. Another practical consideration is the class demographic. If you are a man considering joining, be aware that the classes are heavily male-skewed. In many sessions it felt like roughly 90-95% men, which meant a lot of time either waiting to rotate or practicing without a partner. The community around bachata in Denver can be friendly and social. But if you're looking for structured instruction, clear progression, and balanced partner practice, this school may not meet those expectations.

My husband found Bachata Denver on Facebook from a video of the dancers. It looked like fun, and we…read morecouldn't wait to start! October 27th, 2021, was the first class we attended at Bachata Denver. We proceeded to attend 3 more classes. We absolutely loved It! It was fun, the teachers were skilled and talented at instructing. The other students were wonderful, the class size was intimate and there was a big dance studio floor, so we all had room to do our thing. It became our favorite night of the week (side note: highly recommend doing dance class with your partner), we thoroughly enjoyed it. However, our last class was November 24th, 2021, as I found out I needed emergency surgery. We advised both the instructor, Kelisha, and Pierre Tchenawou (business owner), that I had surgery scheduled for the following week and would be unable to attend class for a couple months, until I fully recovered. My husband didn't want to go to class without me, so we said we both would be taking a break for a few months. They gave us hugs and well wishes for my surgery, and they're excited for us to come back to class. The conversation took place immediately after class, as we were all saying our goodbye's. We were eager to start back up again after the new year, and we said we'd contact them when the Dr cleared me to resume class. Fast forward to March 2022, and we just realized this dance studio has continued billing us $200 per month. We contacted the owner about these erroneous charges; thinking, it's a small school, they must've not realized it, they'll make it right. Boy were we wrong! The owner matter-of-factly told us they have a 5-day cancellation notice; he asked us to understand he's running a business and be respectful of that. He said the school has been taken advantage of in the past, so he has to be strict about their cancellation policy. He advised their policy is listed on their website. He told us he runs another business and travels, and he has a lot more going on than Wednesday night bachata class... which is fair. However, we didn't expect him to cancel us automatically from not attending, we told him to his face that we needed a break for a few months. After some back and forth, he then changed his story, and acknowledged now he recalls hearing about my surgery, but he insists we didn't request to cancel our membership. Who would continue paying for a class they couldn't attend for several months? That doesn't make any sense. If we didn't finally notice they billed us in March, they would just continue billing us $200 a month for forever. That is the definition of bad business practices. That is unprofessional, greedy, dishonest, inexcusable and grimy! The owner has now stolen $800 for classes over the last 3 months, including pre-charging us for March! Pierre said to compromise, he will refund the $200 payment from a few days ago which pays for March 2022 membership, but that's it. This is laughable and an insult to my husband and I. He called both of us liars saying the cancellation portion of the November 24th conversation never happened. He spoke with Kelisha (dance instructor for our class) who concurred and doesn't recall any conversation about anything on that day. Yet, Pierre remembers the surgery portion of the conversation. How does that make sense? Mr. Tchenawou is relying solely on his flawed recollection of a conversation 4 months ago, when the situation is black and white. It's quite simple. I advised we would be contacting our bank account to dispute the charges. My husband and I both own our companies, and we work very hard. We are often busy as well, juggling multiple things as well. I don't care about the $800, it's principal. Businesses need more accountability. As an artist and dancer, Pierre is amazing. As a business owner and operator, he is severely lacking. And calling us liars because you can't recall something, is tacky and in bad taste. We gave them an opportunity to make it right, but they'd rather go this route. I find it humorous this owner is enforcing a contract agreement we never signed, acknowledged, or consented to. The auto-billing enrollment policies were honored, we advised him within 5 days of the cancellation, back on November 24th, 2021. Do better, Bachata Denver!

This beautiful studio produces amazing dancers, incorporating structure, technique and hard work to…read morebuild strong bodies and strong characters. Dianne Caputo Patzer invests her whole heart and soul to ensure a positive experience and beautiful results for everyone she touches. Her staff represents some of the best classically-trained dancers from around the United States, and boast academic excellence in teaching techniques. The class offerings include choices and challenges for every age and skill level, and whether you are a Ballerina or Tap Dancer, or just love Zumba, BDA can take good care of you. Love them!

I have been so happy watching my girls grow over the years with Bella Danze Artz! They're…read moreconfidence as a person, as a dancer, as a student keeps blooming. They're excited to go to class, and can't wait to tell me how class went when I pick them up. I know they are receiving an awesome dance education here!!

We joined this studio around November of 2020. We travel ~45 minutes to take ballet and tap…read moreclasses here and it is well worth the travel time (and cost of gas). The owners went out of their way to make my daughter feel welcome and she has progressed tremendously. There are two performances each year and are a joy to watch. The instruction is excellent, and the instructors are very friendly.

This is the 3rd dance studio we've tried for my daughter and after just a month we decided this…read morewill be her dance home. The people are warm and welcoming and the instructors are top notch. After seeing how 2 other studios operate there is a night and day difference in how this studio is ran. All the instructors are highly skilled and accomplished in their styles of dance. The growth we've seen in my daughter as a dancer has been fantastic. Highly recommend!

I have been at Lakewood Dance Academy for 8 years now and this place has been amazing to me!…read moreEveryone here is so welcoming and I truly enjoy working here and dancing here! Thank you Julie for letting me be apart of your team and giving me many opportunities.

My daughter has been taking classes at Lakewood Dance Academy for about 5 years and we have had…read morenothing but wonderful experiences here! She takes several styles of dance and every teacher has been exceptional. The teachers are approachable, encouraging, and fun! She loves going to dance classes and seeing her friends. There is a fantastic community feel. If you're considering taking dance classes, this is a great place to go!

Dance instructors are wonderful. My young daughter takes classes there and was nervous when she…read morestarted. The teachers made her feel comfortable immediately. Highly recommend!

Excellent dance studio!! We are so happy we checked out the studio after moving to Parker. After…read morechecking out another studio, we felt welcome the minute we walked in the door. Having a boy that dances unfortunately isn't common and can make it difficult to feel welcome in a dance studio. The staff and owners at Studio 9 are truly the best! He takes tap, ballet and hip hop classes along with a boys only ballet class!! This has allowed our son to grow as a dancer and learn partnering. He loves the teacher which is great because keeping a group of young boys moving isn't easy! He recently performed in his first show at Studio 9 and it was a first class production. The backdrops and props were top notch.

My daughter has been going to Jen's dance class for two years. She absolutely loves Miss Jen as her…read moreteacher. Jen approaches and interacts with the children with such a caring and loving attitude, encouraging the kids and helping them build confidence not only in themselves but in each other too. We would not go to anyone else and would recommend Jen Dance School to other families without hesitation

From the owner: Jen's Dance School has been a part of the Green Mountain community since 2007. The studio…read morespecializes in pre-school and elementary age dance, and also offers a fun fitness dance class for adults. From ballet to hip-hop to summer camps, Jen's Dance has something for everyone!

When Angie Simmons came to my studio I had no modern experience at all. I was very nervous to start…read moresomething so new and different as I had only ever practiced ballet. Angie made the class such a comfortable and supportive feeling that I fell in love right away. It has turned into my favorite class to take. The class that Angie teaches is very fun and releasing, it really brightens my week. I couldn't ask for a better modern teacher to have! She definitely taken my appreciation for dance to a new level. Her choreography is one of my all time favorite to do and to watch and I always leave class excited for the next week. I am so grateful to have been introduced to modern by such a fantastic person and teacher.

Angie is a beautiful dancer and very thoughtful and insightful teacher. She teaches from a place of…read moresound anatomical knowledge yet pushes you to your limits and beyond. I've gained a tremendous amount of confidence through her class and her choreography is fresh and exciting to watch! I particularly enjoy her use of floor work and release technique in the early part of the class warmup. It's an advanced class but she's really great about adapting the movement to dancers of all levels. Also, LIVE MUSIC ACCOMPANIMENT !

Such an amazing studio. I love danceing here ,amazing teaching and teachers. So nice and fun…read moreclasses.

We absolutely love this studio and miss Debbie. You can tell everyone here loves their job and the…read morekids. Would recommend to anyone of any age, I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about this studio!

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, AKA "The Ellie" opened in 1908 & seats 2200 people. We were there…read moreto see the Italian Opera- La Traviata. The night we went it was a full house. It looked like you had a good view of the stage from any seat. Speaking of seats, our seats were small, very uncomfortable & jammed in. Very little room...anytime someone needed to get to the aisle you had to get up out of your seat. I did however appreciate that there was English translation scrolling way above the stage & in the seat-backs in front of everyone's seat. The opera house itself was very pretty with interesting architecture lines. The opera was really good. Beautiful singing voices, great acting, interesting props & scenery and gorgeous costumes. Last but not least were the wonderful musicians in the orchestra. Most patrons dressed up, some were very dressy & wore tuxes & cocktail dresses. The staff were super friendly & helpful as well. It was a fun evening!

I've gone a few times here mostly for field trips as a teacher but the place is beautiful inside…read moreand out! The staff is also very knowledgeable and patient with kids and the shows here have been very memorable.