We found Miss Jeanne's to be a very disappointing experience. We read many great reviews about the…read moreplace, so we confidently chose it as where to enroll our 3 year old girls for their first year of dance lessons. The school, for us, seems to be largely riding on its legacy. Many of the other parents at the school were dancers there previously, so as "outsiders" we often felt out of the loop and that a lot of the things we needed to know weren't widely broadcast because it was seemingly assumed that we just knew what was going on. Our girls started in September, but in January we discovered we had not been receiving any email communications from the studio. Mistakes happen, but the dates and times of the year end recital had changed, which meant family who wanted to come see the performance didn't have enough notice to change their schedules; had we received those initial emails in the fall they would have had time to adjust their vacation schedules. Once we began receiving emails it still seemed as if we would only get some of what was sent out as more often than not we should show up for class with some kind of special event going on that we had no clue about (and yes, we regularly check our Spam so the communications were not ending up there either). Also, whole emails were used sometimes important announcements were just made to the parents in the waiting room, meaning if you weren't there or stepped out to run an errand during class you missed out and had no way of knowing what, if anything, you might have missed. Overall, the communication from the studio to parents was very poor. While communication was one big issue the larger one was that parents were really just viewed as means to write a check every month. Parents were forbidden to go in to the dance studio (beyond the waiting room) and to talk to the teachers. While we certainly understand the problems of having parents in the studio creates and that you can't have a line of parents harassing the teacher after lessons, causing the next hour of lessons to run late, it's problematic when you are dealing with 3-4 year olds who aren't the best communicators. We never got any kind of feedback or assessment from the teacher or studio as to how our girls were doing in class, if or what they should be practicing at home, if they possessed any natural aptitude for dancing, and if they even seemed to enjoy it. For older students, that's not a problem, but for the parents of toddlers it's a very frustrating place to be. Our girls often seemed reticent to go to class saying they didn't like it, but then would be very excited and happy after class, so who knows. We eventually got frustrated enough with the place that we pulled our girls out in April because we were over not knowing how or what our children were doing for that hour each week they were in class and because we continued to receive very poor instructions from the studio about what was expected of us / what we needed to do. One week they were supposed to show up in full recital attire. We never were told they needed to do so that week and then were given the hasty instructions of "just dress them up next week" without any specifics of what they should wear, how their hair should be, or what make up they needed. Again, it was all assumed that we just knew all these details. As far as I can tell, the teachers do a good job with the students. Our girls, over time, did show us some steps they learned and they even performed their routine for us after we un-enrolled from the school. We felt horrible about doing so since they had worked hard all year, but we had no confidence that we would actually receive the instructions and feedback we needed to put our children in a place to succeed at the recital. The older students who were there seemed to really like it. For us, though, the school seemed very focused on the competition aspect of dance and less on the artistic expression aspects. Our perception on that might be incorrect, but that was just the vibe we got, which was also not what we were really looking for in a dance studio. In any case, if our girls decide they want to continue dancing we will find a different dance school to take them to.

We love MJ's School of Dance Arts. Having been a mom with no dance experience, I received guidance…read moreevery step of the way On what to expect of them and of my children. Current and past staff were strong on attention to detail, building confidence, and manners. Although we sadly miss Miss Jeanne, Barbara, and Gwendel, we know that the school is still one of high quality.

wonderful instructors and a great atmosphere to learn. everyone is welcoming no matter what your…read morelevel of dance experience

TC Dance Club A very beautiful place to learn to Dance. I have two left feet but my instructor…read moreRachel has a lot of patience. She is fun and very knowledgeable of dance and it's back ground. She's a great dancer and teacher. Everyone here is Extremely nice and friendly, I am making new friends. My beginners lessons are challenging and fun.I did not join with a partner. But no worries the staff or other students are always available. I would recommend TC to everyone.

My daughter loves Miss Erika! She is kind and has a great technique in getting the kids to learn…read moretheir routine for recital. It's a wonderful thing to see you child's eyes light up for the joy of dance and the companionship of friends and teachers

I want to rate 5, but, why on earth do they keep 3 portable ballet bars across the front of the…read moreviewing window thus blocking the view! Mind boggling . There is plenty is space to push them in front of the other two portable bats stored to the side of the viewing window . Common sense . It's thoughtless to the parents paying for these lessons and also frustrating for the aspiring dancers eager to show off their skills to their Mom, Dad and siblings. Please Accents? This is a easy fix that would make the experience worth it. Also, one measly bench is simply not enough , parents, siblings, grandparents crammed in like lemmings! ( plus bending high and low to peer through the portable ballet bats in hopes of a glimpse to boot!) why not put a double riser in to accommodate your loyal , paying, clients.

Our son has been dancing here since he was five and loves it more and more every single week he…read moregoes for all these years! He has done hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet and modern. The staff is amazing and treats every single child as if they are a star. They also treat them all like family! Definitely recommend! They are going above and beyond during COVID to ensure staff and student safety! Excellent safety planning!

My daughter has danced at the studio for 14 years. Now in college she still dances several days a…read moreweek. The Harris' are great people, love the kids and teach them to be great people, not just dancers. There are other studios, but none that offers the balance of challenging dance, and learning to tell a story through dance. They focus on performance, not competition. My favorite is the spring ballet, which is a full length ballet performed by the entire studio, from 4 years old to adult. They have a wide breadth of courses, for kids and adults. All styles and skill levels. They also have some acting, singing and music teachers for whatever you might like to learn. They offer 8 week sessions for very little money, and also do bring a friend classes a couple times a year. I highly recommend them.

My daughter is a competitive dancer and with her now entering the junior division I NEEDED her to…read moreup her tumbling, I first put her in the tumbling class where she learned NOT 1 thing the whole 3 months, she was grouped with kids who can't even do a front roll or cartwheel when she's already learning her aerial and back handspring. So then I put her in the acro dance class and again hasn't learned a thing I get so frustrated watching that class I want to scream! Instead of being taught what she needs to learn which I have been vocal about I watch her doing stuff she already excels in like back walkovers, one handed front walkovers ect. It's so VERY frustrating and a waste of over $400! When the session is over I will NEVER be back! I'll go to force and get privates and hopefully she will learn what she needs to!

Horrible place. I can't believe people actually send their kids there. The instructors are poorly…read moretrained. There is no real curriculum They let the kids do basic gymnastics, but don't really teach them much. After one year my daughter learned fewer things than what I learned as a kid in a week. Also, the parents area is very very uncomfortable. It's very crowded. The seats are high school style bleaches. I feel like a need a massage every time I go there.

Among the corn fields, cows and and coal I found a diamond!!…read moreI take class regularly in Los Angeles and New York City. Keystone Ballet Academy, West Hazelton, PA instruction is the best and comparable to any class you will find in NYC an LA!! Miss Emily brings an understanding to ballet and communicates with such humor, but with great detail, you can't help but improve. Giggles and growth...a winning combination for true success and joy in ones journey thru the artistry of dance.

From the owner: The school specializes in classical ballet technique and training. We offer multiple classes a week…read morefor students looking to study ballet for a career in dance or for those who compete and want to improve their ballet skills.

Love this dance studio. Ms Gina is soft spoken, delightful with the children, and manages to corral…read moreeven the littlest into learning. The recitals are plays so there is sense to them and they are not hours long. She always chooses costumes that are beautiful, modest, and age appropriate. There are many children of color that attend and there is a welcoming environment for all. It's tiny but a wonderful little world.

From the owner: Come and Dance with Us! Looking for a fun and creative…read moreactivity for your child that they will enjoy for a lifetime? Try Dance at The Willow Park Dance Academy. Our classes are designed to nurture students in the art of dance through history, creativity, and self expression. We strive to make your child's dance experience at our school an enjoyable one that they will treasure for a lifetime.