From the moment we first visited Dancer's Edge to see if it was a good fit for our family to now, 8…read moreyears later, Valerie and the teachers have gone out of their way to make dance special. From the personal goal setting meetings, to the emphasis on family and school comes first, from the Kindness Club, to the celebrations of any life accomplishments (not just dance ones), Dancer's Edge has set the standard for caring and teaching the whole student. Dancers Edge has become my children's second home, their social circle, and a place they are given the room and confidence to be silly, to make mistakes, and to push their skills to the next level. As far as skills go - every step of the way in these 8 years has been developmentally appropriate. They aren't just training for the next trick, they are building a foundation that carries over into many athletic (and life) skills. Choreography, music, and costumes are all age appropriate. The careful process to hold to those standards shows at the various competitions we attend. As my children are getting older, the connections Dancer's Edge has provided them is a boost to their next stage of life (no pun intended). There are so many master classes offered as options to the students from industry leaders - Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe Safety and Preparedness, Musical Theater, Hollywood/Acting industry, I could go on and on. Being able to access these types of classes right here at our home studio in little Dexter is amazing.

My daughter had a broken foot for six months and she told her teachers that it hurt... that still…read morewould not let her sit out. She ended up needing surgery on it. Even after they wanted us to pay the competition fees even though she just got out of an ankle surgery. Would not recommend!

Buyer beware. Make sure you read the fine print in the contract about how much and how often you…read morewill be charged as it is inconsistent with the information provided over the phone or through email. The cost is NOT apparently by month or based on how many classes you receive. Also, while the jumping jam class itself has been ok, the entire enterprise for preschoolers appears to be focused on the recital and making as much money off it as possible.

My daughter has been taking piano with Jeff for close to 2 years. Jeff is a fantastic piano…read moreteacher. He teaches her workbook chords, classical pieces and current radio songs. She certainly gets a lot of variety. He goes above and beyond to arrange music to her level by either enhancing a piece or simplifying it for her. If she doesn't have the music for a song they wish to work on, he has gone out of his way to hunt down the music, and then arrange it individually for her. I especially love the duets they do together on the piano, but in addition, she certainly learns pieces by herself. He has taken a child who knew absolutely nothing about playing piano, and turned her into to a child learning songs using both hands simultaneously. The studio has private practice rooms with a window in the door. I am able to peek in on her lesson at any time I wish to see how she is doing. Jeff also explains to me as a parent what she should be working on at home, and how she is progressing. My daughter also started dance at Michigan Academy this past fall. Michigan Academy went out of their way to welcome her also as a dance student. Mrs. Lisa and all the dance teachers are extremely approachable. I can not even put into words how refreshing that is. When choosing a dance studio, I have learned that it is extremely important to know that the staff are approachable. They really welcome all questions and take their time with all students and their families in a professional manner. This makes for a comfortable environment that students thrive in, and parents also feel comfortable because we as parents are never left in the dark and everything is always explained. Truly stress free. You can tell immediately that they really truly care about all students in regards to their dance education, empowering the child's self esteem, and helping them grow as individuals, even outside of dance. The dance teachers at Michigan Academy also go above and beyond. Recently, when my daughter asked what she could work on at home to improve, Mrs.Rebecca went out of her way and made a list of ideas for her that she could do at home. She gave her suggestions, such as, straddle split rolls and barre work that she could do on her own time. As you can see, the dance teachers really take the time to help the students with their individual dance goals. Michigan Academy is a place for all ages and all levels! Every student is welcomed, appreciated, and celebrated. I highly recommend Michigan Academy to any child interested in dance or music. My daughter couldn't be happier at Michigan Academy and I also couldn't be happier that we found this studio.

To make it short, the studio's manager lied to me, in order to get me to sign up (prepay) for their…read more50 lesson package. Here is my story. I liked taking lessons and attending events at Arthur Murray in Ann Arbor. Then I got hurt during class, and eventually that, seemingly minor at first, injury lead to a chronicle issue that did not improve sufficiently after several months of doctor appointments and physical therapy, and I contacted the studio to request a refund for my remaining prepaid 12 lessons, as I was promised by the manager of the studio, Damian, I would certainly get in case of a health problem that would prevent me from dancing. The owner of the studio refused to issue me a refund.

We have been dancing for a year and a half. We love this studio and all the instructors. We…read morecontinue to learn so much and enjoy dancing. Shoutout to Zoey and Stone. They make it so fun!

Great studio. Everything is age appropriate, music costumes, dance steps, and teaching styles. The…read morestudents have so much fun!

Excellent dance studio where the older girls are kind and helpful to the younger ones. My daughter…read morehas taken classes there for three years and she will be returning again this year. The varied types of dance offered make it unique for the area. The littlest kids take combo classes, getting exposure to both ballet and tap. The option to try acro and bop hop are available for little ones who want to expend their energy on styles outside of the traditional dance realm. I will encourage my daughter to continue here as long as she enjoys dancing.

This is the worst dance studio. The classes are way too…read moreovercrowded. No room to move, people crashing into each other, can't see the instructor. They don't put any limits on the class size and there are way too many people for the size of the room. The classes don't start on time because of the long line to get in and poor management. They will also require people to go through their beginner classes to get to the higher level classes even if they have experience and don't need them. They have rock bottom prices with their Groupon specials (which attracts a lot of people,) but it would be better to pay a little bit more to go to a professional studio.

I have my first experience at Dance Revolution last night. Jumped in on a Salsa level 2 class and…read morewhat a great space/ group of people/ and instructor. They hold all kinds of parties around town as well. It was a very affordable $8 ($7 with student ID) for not only one but up to 3 classes that evening (Salsa 2, Salsa 3, and Bachata) I've been looking for new ways to get exercise that aren't about the typical gym work out... and this one is a great fit.

The Studio is a normal dance studio with good teachers and typical students. No one at the Studio…read moreis horrible. The owner is extremely kind and does a way better job of remaining professional with people than I ever could. People are people. Some days are good and some days are not so good. If you really want to know what the studio is like, call them and speak to them. There are several meetings, facebook posts, texts and newletters that explain what the policies are, what is going on, etc.; so you are well-informed or not paying attention. When you accept a job, it would make sense that you know what your salary is before you start. Who gives a shit what Tara pays people? She can't underpay them if they accept her offer. This review is really just a suggestion to consider more than what the haters are saying. Reviews are garbage and so are negative mean people.

My daughter takes Hip Hop and Tap here. I am amazed at what her teacher, Ms. Tara, has been able to…read moreaccomplish with this group of 4 and 5 year olds. My daughter looks forward to every class and especially the recital. Like most studios, if you do the recital, you get nickel and dimed to death with all the pictures and costumes and such but I have not found any individual thing to be outrageously priced. I think as far as studios go, the cost for the classes is relatively low. They seem to really have thier stuff together here! My daughter is looking forward to trying ballet this summer!

I can not say enough about AOD! Both of my children have taken classes there and not only have they…read morelearned a ton they had so much fun. One of my children danced competitively with AOD and had an amazing experience. The dance teachers are passionate, caring and knowledgeable. We could never imagine dancing anywhere else.

This is my kids 4th year dancing at AOD. All of the staff is friendly and the kids have so much…read morefine while learning. Highly recommend if you want a great dance experience.

My daughter has been at MADPAC for 5 years and it is her second home. The studio has done an…read moreamazing job in cultivating her love of dance - so much so that she is now on her 3rd year on the competitive team. The teachers and students are like family to my daughter and we couldn't be happier to have found a second home here. Everyone is so positive and uplifting, while encouraging them to strive for more.

My daughter is going on her 5th year at Michelle's and loves it there. We both love it there!…read moreMADPAC is our home away from home! Michelle and her staff are an amazing group of people who truly care about the kids!