This is not a place I could recommend to other dance families, particularly, of teens. Laura, is a…read morewonderful, warm, kind instructor but unfortunately, she only teachers teens on Friday. The ballet and company instructor was shockingly rude, unkind and controlling. She called out dancers in front of their peers for wearing skin toned tights even though they had been told this was a perfectly acceptable and welcome practice. She forced a very clearly uncomfortable dancer to remove her skirt for ballet class, even though in the past skirts were apparently always ok. It would have been reasonable, if this was a new expectation, to tell the class that in the future, ballet without skirts would be the new expectation. There are a million reasons a young teenaged girl might not be prepared to remove her skirt for class without any warning. She also criticized my daughter's preference elastics on her pointe shoes. My daughter came out of class tearful after being embarrassed in front of her peers at a new school, in a new class. I went in to get clarification on what had taken place. The teacher was extremely defensive, terse and rude. When I asked about my daughter's pointe shoes she basically told me it didn't matter why they chose to wear the elastics. She didn't like it and wanted them to wear ribbons the way SHE wanted. My daughter has been en pointe for 3 years and knows what feels most supportive for her but this teacher did not care, nor did she even ask. We dropped the ballet class after this and also withdrew from company. In the 11 years we've been involved in dance we've rarely come across such a difficult and abrasive instructor. The second reason I would not recommend this school is the exorbitant cost. Most families are very mindful of the cost of dance, particularly with more than one dancer to support. The last reason I would caution others about Centennial is that our family went through a very drastic life change requiring us to possibly relocate to an area of the state that would simply be too far to make the drive. I had paid approx. $1600 dollars up front (a requirement) . We were only there for almost one month. When I learned about our predicament I asked for the tuition we hadn't used (2 months worth) to be refunded to us. They refused. I explained that it was a hardship to lose nearly $1000 for 2 months we didn't dance. No one returned my subsequent messages and we did not ever receive any of that money back. They claim it is their "policy". I have never come across this in 11 years of dance and moving to different states. Life happens! No one plans these things and we certainly didn't. It was upsetting to be treated so callously. There are many schools in the front range area... please do yourself a favor and pass on this one. Shiny brochures and head shots are not an indicator of a high quality program. Our experience has led us to caution other families who want a kind, supportive, inclusive environment, AND one that honors and respects how hard families work to provide their children with a dance education.

We have been with LDT/CSB for nine years now with three daughters and have loved being a part of…read morethis family. And that's really what it feels like. These kids love and support each other. I have been back stage for many, many performances over the years, and there is so much mutual respect and comraderie. It's beautiful to watch them working together, encouraging each other. We have always felt that the staff of LDT/CSB nailed the balance between letting kids be kids and setting expectations for them to develop as dancers. Our kids feel safe to push themselves and safe to fail here. It's been amazing to watch them grow in their love of dance. As a physician in the community, I have been more than impressed with how they have handled their operations during COVID. They quickly got classes up virtually this spring. When they were able to open this summer, they did so using guidelines that were even more strict than required. I felt totally safe sending my kids to dance there knowing the measures they were taking. Instead of taking the easy road and cancelling their 2020/2021 dance performance season, they went way outside the box and converted to fully filmed performances, including the full Nutcracker. The fact that they are willing to do all this shows how much they love their dancers and the arts and Longmont.

We recently joined En Face and have been so incredibly impressed! Switching dance studios can be…read morevery intimidating, but Joanne and Camille took the time to talk to us and answer all our questions before we made the big decision to switch. We were looking for a studio that had a very strong ballet program as well as one that focused on technique in all disciplines of dance. En Face does just that! Our son joined their company as well, and he is to the moon with excitement with the level of dance he is doing! Everyone has been so incredibly welcoming, and our family has quickly become a part of the En Face dance family.

Did an Adult Beginner Plus drop-in class a few months ago when I was visiting Boulder. It was my…read morefavorite class in years! The teacher was Ana Claire. The instructions and corrections were excellent. I learned a lot. At the same time, it was super fun. It had interesting, fun, logical combinations with plenty of movement. AND people in the class were friendly

My daughter has danced at Boulder Ballet for the last few years and has had a wonderful experience…read more Not only has she had great training and opportunities to dance with the professional company, but she has gained so much in terms of confidence, resilience, and organization skills. She has also made some of the most amazing friends through dance and we could not be more thankful.

We love the care our daughter receives as a dancer at Live Love Dance. In addition, she also…read morereceives high quality instruction. We also appreciate the attention given to her overall physical health and safety.

I was so disappointed with this studio - I took my son in for his first dance class as he just…read morebecame impassioned with dancing and I wanted to encourage this. He has been through a great deal in the past two years. Not only did the instructor not check in with him once during the entire class (as I watched it on the monitor) but also made no efforts to clue him in to the current routine. She did not engage with the kids whatsoever and was facing the mirror the entire time. As expected, my son left disinterested and we will be looking elsewhere. There was not even a follow up call to check in with us .

If you are looking for top-tier dance training, look no further than Gayton Dance Studio. The…read moreinstructors are industry experts who provide detailed feedback, ensuring proper technique while pushing you to attain new levels of skill. I've seen massive improvements in all of my different classes with my technique in just a few months. The environment is challenging yet incredibly supportive. They focus on artistic growth, and the opportunities to perform are phenomenal. Truly a top-notch studio!

Gayton is a Great studio with fantastic instructors. Santana and Jody run a great business that's…read morefocused on pushing dancers to their full potential, and encouraging and supporting their growth in all areas. Highly recommend.

I came across Marcela shortly after checking out the Boulder County salsa scene. She has quickly…read morebecome one of my favorite local instructors. She does large and small group classes, and is also available for private lessons, which is a great option for anyone too shy to dance in front of others. She is patient and encouraging, and (unlike some instructors) she knows how to both lead and follow - which means she will step in and dance with either partner in order to help troubleshoot. And as if her great teaching skills weren't enough, she is also constantly hosting super fun salsa parties at some of the best venues in the area! Which means that once she helps you figure out your salsa moves, she then provides you a way to go out and practice them. If you've ever wanted to give salsa dancing a try - don't hesitate! Give her a call!

My husband and I met Marcela as a teacher in a group class, and we connected so well with her that…read morewe decided to do privates with her. She is a wonderful dance teacher with great instruction, she's funny and fun to be around and our dance skills have greatly improved. She gives you confidence as a teacher to be able to dance on your own or in a group. I would highly recommend Marcela, and attending all of the fabulous events she puts on!

Artistic Fusion is absolutely the place to be. The care, professionalism, and expertise that the…read morestudio has is unmatched. There are classes for everyone and the growth dancers gain is extremely evident. Each staff member has so much passion and heart which is felt throughout the classrooms and halls in the studio!!

Artistic Fusion has amazing programs for everyone!!! From first dance classes, to experienced…read moreprofessionals. This is the place to be. The staff is incredibly caring

The BEST dance studio in Longmont! Dance Dimensions is a community staple and it's easy to see why…read more This family-owned studio provides the best possible foundation in ballet, tap, jazz, and so much more-- with the ultimate attention and care to each individual dancer. My 16-year-old daughter has been at DD since she was 3, and I'm so grateful for the education & experiences she has had here and the incredible role models she has in her talented teachers & coaches. Whether you're looking for a fun intro to dance for your son or daughter, a yearly community concert, or the opportunity to compete and win on a national level, Dance Dimensions is the place! btw, my daughter is on the competitive team and the environment is not at ALL the way Tammi S. reports in her review below. It is truly a supportive, family atmosphere-- not "toxic dance mom" in the least.

My daughter had so much fun at this place and she said that she wanted to do it every day of the…read moreweek!