Oh my goodness... fell in love with this place tonight!…read more I have been fruitlessly searching for a quality Hip Hop class for a long time now ... each time I would sign up for one it ended up being cancelled bc not enough people registered. Finally... I FOUND A CLASS and it is a fantastic studio that I HIGHLY recommend. Dance Theatre Studio is right in the heart of U of M's campus. It is a second story location above Moe's sporting goods store. Great walkable area if you want to grab a bite or a drink after classes. It is a narrow spot and it was very very crowded in the waiting area, yet it is truly a wonderful space! They have an office in the sort of attic upstairs, and the man who I think owns the place is so so sweet- his name is John. He was helpful, and kind, and very endearing. There are 3 studio spaces A, B, and C. There are also small changing areas for men and women. Studios A and B are larger- C is a smaller space. They offer so many classes here .... Zumba, Cardio Barre, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates, Body Sculpting,Tap ...for ALL different skill levels and ages. I personally am taking a Hip Hop class and I can't wait to continue classes here for years to come.It is a very well organized studio and it has a really helpful and easy website which I appreciate. My first class was SO fun !!! The instructor was not only a talented dancer and teacher - she was great at amping up the energy of the class and making everyone comfortable. Class starts out with a warm up - including crunches, plank, push ups. We learned great choreography to fun music and then cooled down and stretched. I'm so thrilled to have discovered this place... if you've ever thought about taking dance you should totally try it !!!!!

I stopped in for the Intermediate Jazz class with Michelle while I was visiting from the Bay Area…read more Really good! I'm a modern dancer without a lot of jazz experience, so I was a little worried about jumping into an intermediate class at a studio I wasn't familiar with, but everyone was super welcoming. The class was fast-paced and mostly regulars. I would be cautious of coming to this particular class if you don't have some experience, because I could see it being frustrating. Michelle didn't take a lot of time to offer corrections and taught the choreography quickly, but not too quickly for the class -- everyone was at least getting a sketch of it, but everyone also seemed challenged by it (I was!). She seemed to have a good sense of what parts were difficult for the class in the moment. She also picked some rad music. I would totally go back if I lived here!

This studio is very unprofessional. They owe a refund for an ad that was not put into the program…read more The owner has been contacted many times and has still not processed the refund. Do not give this studio your money!

Subpar choreography and extremely unprofessional. Have been waiting on a refund for months, owner…read morehas been ignoring attempts at communication after sending LESS THAN HALF of what is owed to me. I am now contacting the BBB.

I am a dancer here and the positive energy is amazing and the teachers are so loving and caring for…read moreeach and everyone of the students and the parents. I highly recommend this place and it's competition team is amazing!

Long time patron of The Dance Connection! Have always provided excellent instructions to my…read moredaughters and cultivated a love of dance. The studio became a second home and the owner and teachers fully support the growth of the students. Takes active participation in the community and give back to numerous causes. Whether you're interested in competitive dance or recreational classes The Dance Connection is the place to be!!!

We joined MDA diaper darling class this season and so far my daughter Aria absolutely loves it…read more Building such great skills and part of an amazing dance group as well. Everyone is very friendly and the teacher of the class is wonderful as well.

My sister has been dancing here since she was 3 years old and she loves it here! Ms. Jenny is the…read morebest teacher, mother, and owner.

If I could give 10 stars I would. My daughter had a bad experience with dance and then we switched…read moreto Central City Dance. She had a hard time going at first, but the teachers were patient and let her go at her own pac. Ms. Angela really connected with my daughter and my daughter enjoyed Hip Hop again. I am happy that we chose them. It has been nothing good for my daughter and the other parents have been nice to talk with while we wait for the kids.

Wow. Once you leave this place they block you from everything. Even if you were there for 6 years…read more Very spiteful people. I am disappointed in how former customers are treated. Seems like it's all about the money with these people. My daughter enjoyed her teachers but once she left the studio they blocked her from Instagram. Seems kind of childish to me. We are much happier in the studio we moved to. Should have made the move earlier. I could say more but just be wary.

I love this studio, it's my second home, not even, it's mostly my first. I have been dancing here…read moresince 18 months old and now it's my 10th year on company dance. the Choreo here is great and you will never stop dancing once you settle in! With all, summer dance, comp, and practice, it's so fun! The studio is very welcoming, I met so many friends. I still am best friends with my bestfriend from 18 months. It's so fun to hang out with your friends there too. It's like a dance party but it goes on forever

My daughter has been in All Star cheer here for a few seasons now. She absolutely loves it. All the…read morecoach's are amazing and she excels every year. I would recommend this center for All Star cheer. We even drive 40 minutes to get there three days a week because my daughter loves all the coaches and girls there;)

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.

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.