My daughter has been dancing at AAD for 6 years and we have loved every minute of it! When it was…read moretime to "graduate" to a big girl studio after many happy years doing baby ballet, I researched several local dance studios. What I loved so much about AAD is their commitment to not only developing her technique and performance as a dancer, but also building great character. AAD promotes and participates in many fantastic organizations like Darby's Dancers, Traveling Tutus, and Dance Hope Cure. My daughter is beginning her third year with the studio's competition team and it's been such a wonderful experience. The mandatory ballet classes have given her a strong technique foundation that she has expanded on with her other classes. The staff and community are so supportive and encouraging with none of the dance mom drama that one might be worried about. If you're looking for a true home for your dancer, this is the place!

Ashburn Academy of Dance is our second home! My daughter has been dancing here since she was 8…read more She started with hip hop and very quickly her passion for dance grew largely in part due to the inspiring teachers at AAD. This is a very nuturing environment. You are not just a client - you are family. I high recommend and suggest checking out Ashburn Academy of Dance for anyone - child or adult - interested in pursuing dance!

I went here about 2 years ago and it was amazing I made lots of friends and I love the broadway…read morebound class.

If your child desires to work in musical theatre or attend college for musical theatre, this is the…read moreplace to dance. If your child wants to attend a studio where the leaders and teachers value every single child, regardless of the child's talent or number of classes per week, this is the place to dance. There is an authentic positivity flowing from every nook of the studio, modeled by the owners and practiced by every teacher.

This is a great place to learn dance. Fabio is absolutely great, he is a very talented instructor…read morewho really care about his dancers. I highly recommend this place for classes or a great group class with friends!

Latincross Dance studio provides a friendly and energetic atmosphere. They have a stacked roster…read moreof very experienced professional ballroom teachers who are able to properly assess what you want to get out of your ballroom experience whether it's just for fun or going competitive. I would highly recommend this studio.

Really great customer service. They've been responsive to emails and available for questions. The…read morecoaches are great with kids and seem eager to help them develop their skills and grow.

First, I just want to note that my daughter started gymnastics in NoVA at age 2. She's 9 now. So I…read morehave some experience with gyms in the area (she's attended three). My biggest priority with any gym is safety, for obvious reasons. There is a gym in NoVA where the owner had to step down because of allegations of SA and yet his wife still runs the gym. I would encourage you to research the gym where your child attends and make sure there is no history of improper conduct. Gym America is a safe place for my daughter. That is the top reason why I love it. Of course, even with background checks, you never know, so I regularly check in with my daughter to see how she feels. And she loves Gym America and her coaches. The next reason I love Gym America is because they have responsive customer service. When I returned to the area after living abroad, I emailed a few gyms, and one of the big gyms in the area never even returned my email. Laura, the owner at Gym America, responded the same day. My daughter is now a Level 4 gymnast. One of the things I didn't know until the last few years is that there are two competitive tracks: Xcel and JO. Some of the gyms in the area don't offer JO, which is another reason I chose Gym America. My daughter spends 15 hours a week at the gym and loves it. I think that speaks for itself. If you are reading through these reviews, you might want to weigh one like mine a little more seriously, compared to people who have only spent a small amount of time at the gym. I've had a lot of opportunity to see what the gym is actually like. I'm not saying it's perfect, but I am saying that 1) my daughter has been safe here and 2) that her skills have improved *substantially* since she started here a year and a half ago.

I have seen first hand how much time, dedication, and love goes into this dance studio and it is…read moretruly impressive. The owner is passionate about what she does and works year-round to create an incredible experience for every dancer. From the high-quality training to the beautifully organized recitals, it's clear that the students will grow as dancers in a positive and supportive environment. If you're looking for a place where dancers are supported, challenged, and inspired, this studio is an excellent choice.

As many times as I have complimented this school, we continue to struggle with communication and…read morethat has led to a revision of my review. My husband and daughter realized the hard way that we were not receiving emails from the school about half way into our second semester when every kid in class was told to wear Halloween costumes and ours was not prepared. We were told it's our fault and not theirs, "must be your spam folder" except neither my husband nor I have anything ever from them except a receipt of payment. We'll once again the school didn't communicate with us that they were going to be closed. I even spoke with the teacher via email the week before. I went through the whole website, and it said nothing about being closed. We structured our holiday weekend around her class and wake her up early to drive the extra distance from Ashburn. The school is NOT worth $325 + a 25 min commute. Will not be returning, but since we were invisible to them to begin with after 2 seasons enrolled, I doubt this feedback will even be recognized.

I signed up my toddler for Wiggletoes (aimed for 2-3 year olds) which met once a week for 8 weeks…read morefor this location. They offer the classes seasonly across all 3 of their studios (Fairfax, Mosaic, and Alexandria). Wiggletoes was a very foundational class and the teacher, Ms. Jennifer, made every week so fun! She was so warm and engaging. There was a different theme each week which went along beginner ballet moves, storytime, and acting out the story time. The class was only up to 6 children so it didn't feel crowded and each child had enough time for all of the activities. As the parent, you're also expected to be next to your child and engage in a few of the activities which made it fun for bonding. We didn't opt in, but they also host a seasonal recital as well. We were able to purchase the leotard, tutu, and ballet shoes through the studio, which made everything super easy. Unfortunately, my toddler didn't end up loving ballet but I really enjoyed our experience here and the quality time we had together through our weekly classes.

Every morning when we wake up the first question out of my daughter's mouth is: "Is it ballet yet?"…read more She is only three years old but ever since she started taking lessons at Tiny Dancers she has aspirations of becoming a hardcore ballerina. And guess what? Since it is a parent/child class, so have I! Their Wiggletoes class is aimed at 2-3 year olds and teaches the fundamentals of ballet in a really engaging and age-appropriate way. Our teacher Miss Holly is especially adept at dealing with young children, some who have never been in a classroom setting before. She rolls with the punches, makes things fun and the creativity she brings into each lesson is outstanding. Every class is incorporated with a story time + gorgeous, high quality costume. Seeing what they put together has become a highlight of my week. We unfortunately do not have classes right now because #socialdistancing but my daughter has still been applying what she learned at home. She loves to "tendu" all around the house and on our walks.

We're about to wrap up our second season at the Stingray Allstars and I must say I'm impressed. The…read morestaff here is very professional and they take their business very seriously. Under the guidance of Coaches Zac, Ceyara, Cam, and Shauna our daughter has made great strides in her abilities. One thing inexperienced cheer parents, or rec/sideline cheer parents may not realize is that for your kid to excel at an all star level it requires dedication not only from your cheerleader but also from you. I won't lie. It is very expensive. It's very time consuming. But the payoff is that your cheerleader WILL improve in ways you didn't expect. Do not go into all star cheer putting in the bare minimum and expect amazing results. Our daughter is in the gym 5 days a week for practice and extra classes. Where the Rays add value is the class prices. Some gyms look to squeeze you for extras but not at the Rays. If you want to take your cheerleader's development seriously, give the Stingray Allstars one season and you'll see what I mean.

My daughter is very new to the gym but our experience so far has been outstanding. Before we even…read moreregistered my daughter, we went to the gym to see what was available for her age range. They happened to be closed that day, but the owners were there and kind enough to show us the gym and talk to us about classes. I registered her in tiny cheer, which she has been going to for three weeks. After every class she tells me how happy she is and how nice her coach and new friends are. I am very impressed with the coaches and their ability to manage several 3-4 year olds and still successfully teach them. My daughter is the youngest in her class, so I didn't expect her to learn much at first, but she is learning something new or improving basic skills each week. I am very happy with the pure joy that she gets from going to the Stingrays gym.

My niece worked for this company last summer, around the same time that ALL these reviews were…read morewritten. Not only did they never pay her for a month's worth of work, but my niece also witnessed several questionable practices with regards to client relations and what seemed like scrambling to keep their doors open. I'd keep my eyes open before signing any contracts.

Such a wonderful studio with encouraging, talented and knowledgeable teachers! I highly recommend…read morePrincipal Ballet!