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Wow, it has been years since I've written a review, yet I feel strongly enough to do so today…read more My daughter has been going to Academy 831 for the past year or so, and she started when she was around 4 years old. In the beginning, I enjoyed having my daughter here because there are big windows where I can see how she is doing, and the place is clean and spacious enough to not feel crowded. That is still the case, and the front staff is very friendly, accommodating, and informative with everything that goes on at this studio. I have had very little interaction with the owner so I can't speak to that, but overall this place seemed like a good fit for the past year or so. However, over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed a change in my child's behavior when it comes to participating in dance class. I believe that difficult situations can make my kid stronger in most regards, so I chose to observe rather than pull her out of dance as soon as she wanted. I am able to take my daughter to dance class every other Wednesday, and what I've observed is a complete lack of empathy, compassion, and kindness from Miss Megan, one of the dance teachers that teaches on Wednesday's from 5-6 pm. Over the course of a few months, I noticed some instances that I kind of brushed off as structure and a part of the growth process; but now that I look back on it, I was so very wrong. Some instances include: when my kid was having a bloody nose before dance class and she wanted to come out to blow her nose during class, Miss Megan did not allow her to. When my kid said she needed to use the restroom, Miss Megan did not allow her to. I have heard Miss Megan say, "you're fine, you don't need your Mommy" on multiple occasions. Yesterday, was my final straw. Yesterday, my kid was having a rough day. She fell during class, and she had a noticeable cry out. She looked like it hurt her to continue. I opened the class door to say "what happened?" Miss Megan said "oh she just fell, she's fine." Did Miss Megan physically walk over to check on her? No. Later on towards the class, my kid got her finger slammed by the door while going into the classroom after changing into her tap shoes. She immediately fell to the floor. While I'm holding my 2 year old, I yell out to my husband to go help my child who is on the floor in tears from the pain. Where is Miss Megan? Sitting on her bottom. The only thing she moved were her eyes. Not even a single intent to move her body to check on an injured child. This speaks volumes to how much she cares about the children she "teaches." Thank you to the owner, Christa (I'm gathering from yelp review replies), for offering an ice pack, as I'm fumbling to try to get a cold water bottle from the vending machine, and a bandaid for my inconsolable child. My kid's finger has a huge cut and her nail is black and blue, I wouldn't be surprised if the nail falls off during the healing process. I'd like this to serve as a reminder. These "dance teachers" are teaching CHILDREN. Children have immature brains and cannot process situations easily. They need to feel safe and nurtured and they need to feel like their basic needs can be met easily, such as having the freedom to use the bathroom when they need to or find their Mommy to blow their nose if they can't breathe through it. We will be finishing up this "season" of dance because my kid likes to perform, and we will be looking for a new studio that has a little more compassion and passion for teaching children. I'm a pediatric provider, and this is 100% NOT the way we should be treating our kids. As long as Miss Megan is a teacher at this school, there is no place for my children here.

Since moving into the new studio, Offstage has catered to making sure everyone has a great…read moreexperience. I'm a big fan of their reggaeton offerings and appreciate the new parking space. I drive an average of 40 min to take class but it's worth it in my opinion. Really great class environment & community. Class schedules change weekly so make sure to check them out on Instagram!

First time trying jazz funk and Mr. Hamilton Evan's class!…read more Love his energy and teaching style. He broke down the choreo into small chunks that made it easier to work on and he reminded us the transition moves in between each set of moves. We got a lot of reps in before moving on to each new section of the choreo. There were also short breaks in between to practice on our own, but I couldn't remember all the choreo lol. Class wasn't too crowded and check in was easy. I arrived a bit late because of unforeseen traffic but I was still able to catch on really quickly. I was surprised that I got greeted by the front desk when I entered too. (Usually there's already a bunch of people waiting around to check in.) Still had plenty of parking spaces left today.

My son has really enjoyed the summer camp at Hello Hearts Art Studio! Each week has a different…read moretheme with fun, creative activities, which keeps the experience exciting for the kids. His week was "Playhouse," and they worked with a large wooden playhouse that he had so much fun with. I also love that they take the children to a nearby park. It gives them a nice outdoor break and a chance to move around between activities. Excited to return for another week next week! :)

My daughter absolutely loves going here for art! I love that she now calls herself an artist and…read morespeaks positively about her own creative abilities and ideas. It's not just "arts and crafts" it's a great opportunity to explore emotions and thoughts through art. They always read a book that goes with the work they are doing that day that gives the kids a chance to do self reflection and personal growth. My daughter also had her birthday party there and it was well worth the price to not have to do much planning for an amazing experience!! The teachers are so kind and I feel safe leaving my kiddo there each week for class!

My daughter absolutely loves attending dance classes here. Not only do they have great teachers,…read moreand wonderful dancers that welcome everyone but they give back to the community in ways I've never seen dance company do. Don't wait, sign your kid/s up NOW. You will not regret it!

Destined to Dance Studios has truly been a blessing for our family. As a parent of two daughters…read morewho dance here, I cannot say enough about the positive impact this studio has had on their lives. Both of my girls take a variety of classes--including tap, jazz, hip hop, and ballet--and the instruction in every style is exceptional. Ms. Destani, the owner and main instructor, is the heart of this studio. Her passion, dedication, and genuine love for her dancers are felt in everything she does. She not only teaches dance, but also instills confidence, discipline, and self-belief in every child. Knowing my daughters are learning from someone who truly cares about them means more to me than words can express. Ever instructor here creates a supportive and uplifting environment where dancers are encouraged to grow, try new things, and be proud of themselves. I've watched my daughters gain confidence, develop strong technique, and build a true love for dance and that is priceless. Destined to Dance Studios is more than a dance studio; it is a second home and a family. We are beyond grateful to be part of such an amazing community and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a place where their children will be supported, challenged, and truly cared for.

We had our daughter's birthday party at Arkids Studio and it was amazing! Sophia and her team…read moreworked so seamlessly throughout the party while keeping the kids engaged. The communication from inquiry to execution was efficient and smooth. My daughter and her friends love slime so this was the perfect place. Sophia provides a beautiful experience through her calm presence and fun activities.

This is BY FAR our favorite art studio for any slime birthdays and art classes…read more I have a 7 year old daughter who is very particular in what she likes and she loves this art studio and asks if she can go more than once a week! Teacher and the overall art studio: The teacher is very nice, sweet and good with kids. She comes up with really creative ideas for the kids to explore and imagine with different art themes and concepts. I am so impressed every time they bring home their finished projects. For example, last week, they made something with clay and this week, they are doing sewing. They get exposed many different materials and my daughter just loves it so much. We have been going here since Covid and we will definitely continue. Birthday parties: I have been to this studio for birthdays parties many times (including one for my own daughter). It's very easy to set up, we get a dedicated and private space and the kids get to have such a fun time making slime! The quality of the slime and the charms is top notch. The parties have been exceeding our expectation every time and I can't think of a better place to host parties for any elementary school aged kids. Thank you Arkids studio for providing such an awesome, reliable and creative space for the kids! We truly appreciate it!

Esperanza Flores Folklórico has been such a blessing for our family. My boys have been dancing…read morethere for 4 years, and honestly, they have loved every single minute of it. Las maestras son increíbles--so patient, dedicated, and truly passionate about what they do. What I love the most is how they teach them to be proud of their culture. Les inculcan ese amor por sus raíces, y eso no tiene precio. It's more than just dance--it's tradición, disciplina, y comunidad. We're so grateful to be part of this dance familia.

I've waited a to post a review. My wife and I started lessons in the summer of 2021 and can…read morehonestly say - even though we are terrible dancers, everyone at Arthur Murray has been above and beyond helpful in our improvement. I had a ton of anxiety before attending classes, but everyone (especially Melanie, Javi, Oscar, Tommy, everyone really) really goes out of their way to make it a positive experience. Dance went from being an absolutely anxiety fear inducing experience to something that is actually fun. I still have a long way to go, but I am thankful to everyone at Arthur Murray for helping me overcome one of my biggest fears. Highly recommend this studio - especially if you have -0- dance experience like I did.

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to take a dance class together for the longest and happened to…read morefind this place on Groupon. We took advantage of their promotion for 2 private dance classes at 40 minutes long, to learn some ballroom dancing. We are both beginners and this was our first dance class ever! I for one, am not a dancer by any means, I am definitely the one with the 2 left feet and can barely keep up with Zumba classes.. But we had such an amazing time and learned so so So much more than we had expected all thanks to our teacher Anthony. Anthony was patient, super encouraging and really had a way of explaining things where you just get it. I cannot stress how seriously amazing he was; I mean the whole staff here was super and you can really tell they love what they do. I would definitely recommend this dance studio and especially Anthony to anyone looking to learn!!

This is the first time Ian has been taking swimming lessons at Arborland and we love it! He was…read moreterrified initially and did not want to enter the building at all because he remembered having a bad experience with previous swimming lessons(At a different school). But, Arborland changed it all for him! So far, he loves it and that means we love it too. He loves it so much that he started begging us to sign him up for more swimming sessions. Mrs. Krishna promptly obliged. We were a bit concerned about the Covid-19 protocols, but we did not have to. It feels very safe. Bella, the swimming instructor is simply fantastic. She is kind and very patient with all the kids. We plan to attend swimming lessons at Arborland every year from now on. It is that good! *Note* This is an indoor pool and there is a $50 application fee, but it is worth it!

My son has been taking music and swim lessons here, and because we were so happy with everything,…read morewe started going to the afterschool program as well. Ms. Denise, Ms. Nona, Miss Emily and Mr. Rylan have all been amazing working with my son. Highly recommended!