My wife and I have been married 43 years and one of the things we enjoy doing together is dance…read more Now that we're retired, we have more time on our hands so we started dance lessons again. Think College Course DANCING 101.2 Lizza Jackson is our dance instructor. She has a Theatre and Dance BFA from the University of Arizona. She is the most patient and intuitive dance instructor we have had. She has a lesson plan each day. She listens to us and guides us through steps that are unfamiliar. She constantly praises us for our advancement and challenges us with new moves. She is witty and has a way of finding fun in everything she does. We can't say enough good about her and her passionate approach to the thing she loves best --- dancing. The facility is great and has a spring-loaded dance floor. Several dance instructors call this their home and every kind of dance imaginable is taught here. Once or twice a month they have themed group parties, usually with dance demonstrations by more experienced dancers. It is a large facility that is airy and very comfortable. COVID practices are in place and adhered to. There is plenty of free parking on site. Lizza has been dancing since she was a little girl and knows every kind of dance one would care to from ballet, to ballroom to country western. She is the real deal. Her rates are affordable, her schedule is highly flexible and she accepts new students with unbridled enthusiasm. So what are you waiting for? If you want to slip on your ballet slippers, cut the rug with a ballroom whirl, or giddy-up and git ready for a country hoedown, she is the one you should call. You can reach her on her business line: 865.556.1443. You'll be glad you did!

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I recently attended my first adult hip hop choreography class with Michael Galyean at Knox Dance…read moreWorx and it was such a fun experience. Preregistration for this specific class is not required. Show up, check in, pay for the class (very reasonable charge) and dance! The studio is located off Lovell Rd on Outlet Dr. I did not see a big outdoor sign but the studio name/logo KDW is located on the front door. The class took place on a Friday night so there were not a lot of other people there or classes. Let me state that I am not a dancer and never was. I'm familiar with group aerobics classes but this class was different because you learn choreography for one song. It's not specifically a fitness class but you definitely get a workout from the dancing and an ab workout from the laughing (also a brain workout from the coordination needed.) This was my first class and I felt very welcomed by Michael and the friendly class participants (new and returning.) I am excited to return for another adult hip hop class taught by Michael. He is a great dancer, choreographer and a fun teacher.

KDW is the undoubted choice for any dancer/ aspiring dancer looking for a welcoming, close-knit…read moredance family to join. Not only will they receive choreography/ instruction that is forward-focused in this evolving current era of dance, but this staff seriously invests their entire being into giving these kids everything they need to become not only quality dancers, but also great human beings. Seeing generations of kids come through this studio, one thing is apparent-- it is unique. The genuine bond that is shared amongst the students, faculty, and alumni is truly something to marvel at. These students develop time-tested friendships with their peers & teachers, and graduate to achieve incredible things in dance & beyond. If you are seeking a well-rounded studio capable of delivering a multi-genre curriculum in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, & more-- I would highly encourage you to give these instructors a chance to show you what makes this studio incredibly special.

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio is a…read moretiramisu. I traveled through town, and I was hoping to train some aerial while traveling. Despite being in the middle of a move, I was able to schedule a private lesson with one of the instructors, and I was so pleased to work with Young! The new Dragonfly space is gorgeous, and I hope I get to return to see what it becomes as they live there longer. The studio is located in a warehouse so it can feel like you're arriving at the wrong place at first! (But we know that can be normal for aerial studios)

Awesome staff! Knowledgeable, friendly, skilled, and very safe. We were able to try our hand at…read morethe trapeze and the silks, but they also teach other circus skills such as juggling, stilts, unicycle, etc. Great for both kids and adults. Also a great change of pace from your "typical" activities!

Love the passion of the dancers and instructors and their willingness to give back to Blount County…read morethrough helping with local non-profits. Great addition to our local community!

My Daughter has been dancing at ADU for 4 years now. The teachers are amazing and the owners and…read moredirectors are wonderful. They put a lot of time and effort to make this studio the best in this area. I highly recommend. My Daughter has gained so much from working with this talented studio.

Great experience! I went to one of the classes and the owner/operator was the teacher. She kept the…read moreclass fun and challenging! Her schedule is convenient for almost every situation and she does private classes. Every class is affordable. Monthly rates also. Highly recommended!

THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY!!! I'm very disappointed with this dance academy. From the beginning, it…read morewas clear that their main focus is money--not the kids' growth or development. The front desk staff is extremely unprofessional including the owner and seems more trained in sales tactics than in customer service . They're quick to push packages and fees, but slow to address real concerns. They hire very young, inexperienced instructors--mostly high school students--who don't seem qualified to teach or manage a class effectively. My daughter didn't learn proper technique or gain any real dance skills. Most of the time, she was just copying random moves that could easily be found on YouTube. It felt more like daycare with music than a serious dance program. This place seriously lacks values, structure, and professionalism. I would not recommend it to any parent who's truly looking for their child to grow in dance or discipline.

Amazing studio that trains dancers in all styles of dance! They truly care about each individual…read morechild.