Being a former professional dancer and knowing the dance world too well, I can say only with…read moreabsolute confidence that NCDI is a GEM. Unlike many dance studios, it's a place that fosters CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION, and PASSION-- which are amazing, lifelong qualities to instill in kids and especially teens. Kirstie, the director, is such a joy to be around and has created a truly unique and special place. Note only Kirstie, but all of the teachers too are committed to the students and create a very positive learning environment. Finally, the students are wonderful providing positive support to one another and put in a great deal of hard work. As I said before, the studio is truly a gem. Send your children or take class yourself as NCDI. It's a great find -- helped me remember why I love dancing again.

Our daughter loves the Creative Movement class with Kasey. She looks forward to class all week. All…read morethe parents I meet are so friendly and wonderful - we love NCDI!

Where do I begin?!? TAD has been AMAZING! We moved from another studio, which was lovely in it's…read moreown right, but wanted a more ballet focused experience. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds in all components of ballet, and has been given so many opportunities based upon her skill versus limited by her age. Truly been a game changer. And the sense of community, respect, and spirit of encouraging others has been outstanding!

Rude, absolutely rude. Not even a smile or a nod to the mom's on the first day, and after…read morementioning it to "the person who answers the phone", same thing the second week. No connection with the parent....no staff present, or so it seems. Do you even care when you open the door at the end of the class if my child is picked up? You don't even make a connection with a parent to make sure the children are safe... And if there is a problem, there's no one there to speak to, for the child or the parent. No place I want my child going. Need to learn some manners, at the very least....or do you just care about the tuition??? Glad to be out of that place.

The instructors are nice and knowledgeable.. Really welcoming atmosphere.. def will be back for…read moreanother class!

Get ready to sweat!…read more My friends and I stopped in for a class on a Saturday Morning as part of my bachelorette festivities. The dance studio is clean and inviting. The music was on point. So in my mind, I envisoned myself twirling around a pole gracefully ala Jesse Spano (Elizabeth Berkley- but she'll always be Jesse from Saved By the Bell to me) from Showgirls. However, I am apparently not graceful, limber or fit! Seriously- this class was a real workout, and the "pole play" is not as easy as it looks. Even the "floor work" was challenging, but sexy! My friends and I were all sore the next day. I could feel the burn in my quads, biceps, abs and rump. Although, I will admit it was one of the funnest workouts I've ever done. Amanda was our instructor and was ultra talented and full or personality. I'd love to return for their beginner's classes. *Insert body roll*

I have been taking lessons at Carolina Ballroom of Cary for approximately 3 years…read more I think it's a great place to learn ballroom dancing, for the following reasons: 1. Highly competent instructors. The staff at CBC are all highly skilled, and will help you improve your technique regardless of your current skill level. 2. Lower prices. The price per lesson at CBC is quite a bit less than the typical franchise studio. 3. Great atmosphere for learning. The staff is very friendly and encouraging, allowing you to learn at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. 4. No contracts. Unlike some franchise operations, you are not pressured into signing any contracts designed to prevent you from switching studios. Since CBC is a such a great studio, they don't have to worry about that.

When I started coming to this studio I was new to North Carolina and finding my way. I was taken…read morewith open arms and welcomed to the family. I now dance there with Melanie Spanko and she is incredible. I hope to do a show with her in May and perhaps someday we'll bring home some ribbons together. Robert and Mitzi keep it a close knit group but always have room for more. Thanks for helping me find a home.

Fabulous studio. Love the parents & staff. Choreography is top notch and the time and effort they…read moregive to each individual child is priceless. April D

My daughter is in her second year at this dance studio and she loves it. The teachers are excellent…read moreand focus on teaching actual dance rather than just a recital routine (though the recitals are excellent!). Every child is treated as a valuable, contributing student, no matter how skilled they are or how many classes they take.

We have been at Studio 5 since my daughter was 3. She is 11 and we are entering our 8th season…read more Studio 5 has been such a blessing to our family! My daughter is encouraged to be the best person she can be! She has grown as a dancer and continues to do so every day. She started in Tippy Toes and Tappy Feet and is now part of the competitive troupe dancing in all types of dance... Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, clogging, musical theater, hip hop, acro, and liturgical. If you are looking for a community that doesn't base their entire "being" on winning but on fostering the love of dance and expression this is a great place for your kids. The teachers love my kid like their own and work to help her grow as a person and a friend. There will always be "crazy" people that think otherwise, which is sad... I would recommend Studio 5 to everyone that asks... and I have.

My daughter is starting her 4th season at Studio 5. We transitioned from a different studio here…read morein town and have found this to be a good fit for us. We have been met with open arms. We have been so impressed with the increase of confidence, Dance knowledge, poise and real friendships that our daughters have experienced. While our older daughter prefers the competitive dance teams, the studio also offers recreational classes which happens to suit my younger daughter's needs better. I would urge you to try out a class or too and get a feel for yourself. We have an extended family at this studio now and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

My daughters have danced with this company for four years. They love coming to dance class and we…read morelove recital time. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They offer a variety of different dance classes and other fun activities throughout the year. Recital and parade time can be very expensive if you choose to participate. Overall we are happy with our experience and plan on dancing here in the future

Both my daughters have attended Stage Door for multiple classes over the last few years. My…read moreyoungest daughter really enjoyed the Acro class and developed very quickly although she only attended for part of the dance season. My oldest daughter has been enrolled in Acro, Ballet and Jazz and excelled tremendously in her skills during that time. She attended a summer dance program with a friend and excelled beyond the expectations of the teacher although it was only a week and I know it was due to her time spent at Stage Door. Chasta and Willis are very invested in developing a quality and nurturing environment for all the students and it showed on all levels of my daughters' participation in the studio. We also participated in the Christmas parade and the end of year recital and it was extremely organized even though there were hundreds of participants. They definitely have a spirit of excellence in all that they do and it shows! I highly recommend Stage Door to anyone interested in a quality dance experience for their child(ren)!

Sweetest teacher/owner on the planet! Allows the girls to have FUN with dance - not just sitting…read moreon the floor all the time as we experienced with other studios. Most of the music is age appropriate; Heather succeeds at balancing appropriate dance moves, appropriate music and costumes with student's age. Her location has tons of parking! Studio is exceptionally clean and spacious! Cons Girl tap shoes are the unattractive boy looking shoes. Must buy shoes ONLY from them! There are dance studios that don't require this. At recital students are not allowed to have fun while waiting for their turn to dance. This should be changed. Nothing wrong with kids being allowed to talk and socialize, especially the wee ones! Or better yet sit in the audience while waiting hours for their turn. Still the cons are minor issues and wouldn't keep us away!! Thank you Heather for being the kindest dance teacher we have ever met

The quality of this studio has gone down as it grown. The classes don't start on time. They are…read moreclosed too often and do not change prorate the rate of the classes. I can only think of one month that they were open every week for the class. It usually seems like chaos when we go in there at the beginning of every class. This has not always been the case. I would actually prefer a dace studio that started and ended ontime where the people actually came to work! The owner is nice.