My daughters have been attending dance fx for years and the environment is so welcoming, it's…read morebecome their second home. What started as a recreational activity for my toddlers has become another family for them.

Dance Fx has been so welcoming for our daughter. She started baby ballerina just a bit before her…read moresecond birthday. The staff was helpful in making her feel comfortable and a part of the class. You are not able to watch the class inside so they give you video access to watch. The prices are pretty affordable and comparable to other places in the area.

This studio is extremely professional and produces such beautiful dancers. I danced at this studio…read morefrom 2006-2012; I did tap, ballet, pointe and piano. I learned so much in every single class I took. In university at USF I took a semester of ballet and the teacher complimented my technique as being the best one in the class, all thanks to the wonderful education I received at academy of arts. Now in 2025 my 3 year old daughter is taking classes and is enjoying every class. My mother, daughter and I recently went to the Christmas show and we were so proud to experience the show. It was such a great show, still professional and beautiful. 13 years later and Academy of Arts is still producing wonderful dancers. I highly recommend this studio to all dancers and artists who are eager to learn and perfect their craft.

Located in a warehouse area near U.S. 27 and Johnson Street in West Pines, Academy of Arts is under…read morethe ownership and direction of Rebeca Russo-Columbo, a Cuban-American former dancer. This is a full dance school that offers: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Pas De Deux, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Modern Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Drama, Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Voice. The faculty is certified and have led professional careers in their respective areas of creative expertise. They begin laying a foundation from the preschool years all the way to young adulthood. And they have both female and male students. They also offer an AfterSchool program and work your child's classes at a mutually suitable schedule. The cost of the classes is comparable to other dance academies. I have enjoyed closely watching the development in my niece, as well as in many of her close friends. I also look forward to their professionally-mounted recitals every year.

Our family ultimately decided to leave this studio due to ongoing concerns that, unfortunately,…read moreappear to still be affecting dancers today. One of the biggest issues was the studio's unwillingness to address bullying and negative behavior among dancers. Multiple parents brought concerns to the attention of staff and leadership, yet there seemed to be little accountability or meaningful action taken. As a result, many dancers were left feeling unsupported. Another concern was the inconsistent enforcement of studio rules and expectations. Certain dancers appeared to be held to different standards than others, creating a perception of favoritism and unfair treatment. When rules are applied selectively, it can be discouraging for children who are working hard to meet expectations. Most concerning was the emotional impact on the dancers. It became far too common to see children leaving practices upset or coming home in tears. Dance should challenge and inspire young performers, but it should also be a place where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged. We hoped these issues would improve after we left, but after speaking with several current families, it appears many of the same concerns remain. Every child deserves an environment where they can grow both as a dancer and as a person. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. This is a shame DO BETTER!!!

Although my family is new to this studio (second year), we are not new to the dance world. 30 years…read moreof experience, I could not be happier that my granddaughter is a member of their studio family. Professional dance instructors that show compassion, care and integrity in their instruction to the youngest at 18 months to adults. Studio is clean, students are in uniform leotards, students and parents have been polite and friendly, staff is informative and owner is very pleasant and she was present. Granddaughter loves her class, new friends and teacher. She runs down the hallway to her dance room every time after saying hi to the waiting area and staff. She loves to dance (and practice). Hopeful, that her passion of this art continues to adulthood like her mom. Looking forward to another amazing recital in the Spring! Thank you XY Dance Studio!

Our Daughter has attended this studio for several years. She has had an amazing experience each…read moreyear, including summer months when camp is offered. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and the staff is so professional. We also love attending the performances involving FLCBT, they are beautiful productions.

This place is amazing. They are very organized and professional! My 5 year old daughter and I loved…read moreher first year dance fundamentals here. Mrs Angela was such a great teacher. 10/10 definitely recommend. The end of the year performance was really beautiful.

When my daughter was 4 and constantly put on little shows, props and all, for me knew I had to look…read morefor a place for her to perform and learn. I called around several place (not knowing exactly what to look for) and most places I called had large classes and I knew I wanted a place that would allow self expression and fun while having the opportunity to not only perform but grow. I also wanted a place that would give the opportunity for all the students to perform no matter their ability, Rising Starz was it! Once I took her for her initial class I knew this was the place for her, she loved it! What we love is that everyone you deal with from the admin assistants to the teachers listen to what your needs and questions are and take the time to help in any way they can. She is now 12 and still with Rising Starz and has learned a vast variety of skills and a love for music I am sure will stay with her forever. We are so lucky to have found Vanessa/Rising Starz we sincerely love it! Beth and Lexi D'Aleo

I would never recommend this place. My daughter was…read moreattending class for young 4 years old kids. The class supposed to start every Monday from 4:15 till 5. I have to say that the teacher was never on time. Never!!! Always late and she never extended the class, not even a minute! I didn't say a word about that until one day. We are always rushing to be on time and again the teacher was late. We were the only ones waiting for the class to start. The teacher came late and additionally she said that we are going to wait for other kids. Still wait and waste time!! we didn't even know if anyone is coming for sure. I asked why? This doesn't make sense. My daughter is here on time. We can start. We don't want to waste more time waiting for someone who maybe is not coming at all. She wasn't happy with what I said but she took my daughter inside the class and still didn't start the class. The woman at the front desk went inside to talk to the teacher so she finally started the class. Only one more child attended the class later that day. I was afraid that after I said something the teacher is going to be not nice to my daughter, picking on her and that's what happened... my daughter was crying most of the time. Is it a coincidence?? I took her out and said that this was probably our last time here and asked for refund. Couple days later I received an email saying about no refund policy and also saying that my child cut her finger and that's why she cried. Seriously?? First of all I didn't see any cut on a finger and secondly how she would do it. There was only two kids and a teacher. What was the teacher doing??? Also I want to mention that they cannot accommodate makeup classes!!! Their policy includes makeup classes and I called once to schedule a makeup class. They were not able to do it. They suggested to bring my daughter for the older class kids to watch. Nonsense!! I paid for the class, they couldn't schedule a makeup class and they don't refund for the class!!! I was very excited for this place and now I'm just really disappointed and I regret bringing my daughter there. Please be aware.

My 5 year old daughter takes Jazz and Hip Hop and loves the classes and her teachers Ms. Rebecca…read moreand Ms. Brianna. Ms. Katie, the owner, does a great job, too!

This is our second year here. All of the teachers are amazing and truly make you feel as part of…read morethe family. My daughter had learned so much just in the last year. She is already a dance team mini and I'm so proud! I did quite a bit of research on dance schools before registering here at dance Explosion and I'm so happy with my choice!!

Amazing studio that focuses on the children. They have a great faculty that is knowledgeable and…read morepassionate about the art of dance and theatre. They work with all ages and levels and produce technically proficient dancers, performers and artists. The studios are sunny and beautiful with lots of lobby space for family and friends to wait.

I'm writing another review because Muse center for the Arts is a very professional dance studio My…read moredaughter has been attending Muse for the past three years And she has become a professional dancer! Their performances are outstanding and their outfits are Broadway quality! They teach tap ballet Contemporary and hip-hop I highly recommend the studio!

Couldn't be prouder! Ratchet Tap is where it's at! The will, talent and passion of this dance…read moreschool is great with more and more prominence on the rise. The choreographers are great, the vibe is excellent, if you haven't tried it, highly suggest so! Want to have a blast getting your dance on, in addition to a good sweat workout, this is it! Get lean in '17 with the best!

From the owner: Ratchet Tap is designed for all tap dancing levels! Even if you've never tap danced before, we…read moreguarantee you will not feel lost in class. If you have tapped before, we will make sure you feel challenged in class by giving you harder, alternative steps. We even have tap shoes you can borrow for class at no extra cost to you. Our style of tap dancing is more rhythmic/street. We dance to top40/hip-hop/latin songs, it's definitely a modern twist to tap dancing. Did we mention you'll also leave with some twerk skills? We start with a warm up, followed by practicing steps across the floor. Each week, we learn a unique and originally choreographed routine to a top40/hip-hop/latin song. Watch our class routines on Instagram (@ratchettap) or on Facebook.