My daughter has been dancing with Dance Dynamics for twelve years now and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about this dance studio! Dori Matkowski pours her entire being into helping her kids achieve their goals. The staff that she employees is top notch! They are caring and kind and more than sacrificial to put the needs of our children in front of their own . My daughter is looking towards a career in the entertainment industry and we have been supplied with endless opportunities for her to grow and learn the skills that she will need to advance now and in the future. The list is endless with students who have gone on to become professional performers. And I must say contrary to other reviews One of the MAIN reasons we chose this studio when our daughter was two was their extreme modesty! Above and beyond the fact that we LOVE the entire staff at Dance Dynamics the modesty and professionalism keeps us there. We have NEVER regretted our decision to work with Dori and her unparalleled staff at dance dynamics!!! Proper training Professional Safe & Courteous Environment Modest & Age Appropriate Opportunities Other dancers & Staff that you will LOVE But don't take my word for it, Go find out for yourself what all the fuss is about you will be happy you did!!!

Serious school!!! Very serious and not for the faint of heart. If you're serious, they're serious…read more Miss Dori? You want to go places, in the big world, fall in line and she'll get you there. I have family in this program and we're all extremely happy with Miss Dori and her studio. But it will cost, there will be sacrifices, it will be challenging. Will it be worth it? You won't know until you invest, take risks and let them mold you.

I honestly do not recommend this place at all. The experience my family had here was nothing short…read moreof frustrating, stressful, and disappointing. From the very beginning, the scheduling process was a complete nightmare. They were constantly disorganized, moving times around, canceling at the last minute, and making it nearly impossible to have any kind of consistency. When you're paying for a service that's supposed to support your kids, the least you should expect is reliability, but that was absolutely not the case here. On top of that, the cost is ridiculously high. It is extremely expensive for what you actually get--which, in our case, was basically nothing. My kids were supposed to be learning and growing, but instead, they came away frustrated and upset. I felt like I was throwing money away for empty promises and zero results. It's beyond frustrating to spend so much and see no positive outcome. The worst part, though, was how the teachers treated the kids. My daughter came home in tears because her teacher told her that she should move down a level because she "did bad." Imagine saying that to a child who is there to learn and gain confidence! That kind of comment crushed her self-esteem and made her feel like a failure instead of encouraging her to try again and improve. No child should ever be treated that way, especially in a place that's supposed to be nurturing and educational. Overall, this place is disorganized, overpriced, and unkind to children. The scheduling is chaotic, the costs are outrageous, and the way they handle students is unacceptable. My daughter's negative experience is something I will never forget, and I cannot believe how unprofessional and unhelpful this entire program was. If you are a parent thinking about signing up here, please save yourself the time, the stress, the money, and most importantly, spare your kids the heartache. There are much better options out there where your children will be treated with respect and actually learn something valuable. Do not recommend--at all.

I honestly don't even know where to begin with this dance studio, but I feel like it's my civic…read moreduty to warn people before they waste their time, energy, and money stepping foot into this place. From the moment you walk in, you can tell something is just...off. The lobby smells like a weird combination of old hairspray, damp carpet, and sadness. The front desk staff are either totally checked out or strangely aggressive--as if you're bothering them by daring to ask basic questions like "What time does class start?" or "How much is tuition?" Instead of clear answers, you get sighs, shrugs, or sarcastic responses that make you wonder if they've ever even been trained to deal with humans. The actual studio space is somehow worse. The floors are sticky in some areas and dangerously slippery in others, and you'll probably find random bits of tape, dust, and even chunks of who-knows-what scattered around. The mirrors are streaked and cloudy, which makes it nearly impossible to see your form. And don't even get me started on the so-called "sound system"--it crackles, cuts out mid-song, and blasts static so loudly that you leave with ringing in your ears. The temperature is never right, either. One day it's like a sauna, the next it's an icebox. It feels like they're trying to test how much discomfort students can tolerate while attempting to move their bodies in sync with music they can barely hear. Now, the instructors. I cannot stress enough how unprofessional and unqualified some of them seem. A few are visibly disinterested, staring at their phones or chatting with each other while students struggle through combinations. Others bark out corrections in the most condescending way possible, making people feel small rather than inspired. It's one thing to be demanding in dance--that's expected--it's another to be cruel or dismissive. And then there's the favoritism. If you're one of the "chosen" students, you'll get attention, praise, and encouragement. If not? Good luck. You'll be ignored no matter how hard you're trying. It creates such a toxic environment that you start dreading class instead of looking forward to it. The choreography itself feels outdated, uninspired, and sometimes flat-out lazy. While other studios are pushing boundaries, this place is stuck in the past, recycling the same tired routines year after year. The recital was an absolute disaster: costumes falling apart, music cutting in and out, students standing awkwardly on stage because they clearly weren't given enough rehearsal time. Parents were openly groaning in the audience. It was embarrassing for everyone involved. And then, the fees. Oh, the fees. Everything costs extra, from costumes to "mandatory" workshops to recital tickets that are outrageously overpriced for the level of chaos you end up witnessing. They nickel-and-dime you to death while delivering the absolute bare minimum in quality. And good luck trying to cancel or get a refund--they'll hit you with fine print and rules that seem specifically designed to trap you. All in all, this studio manages to be a perfect storm of everything you don't want in a dance experience: unclean facilities, apathetic or mean-spirited staff, uninspired instruction, favoritism, financial exploitation, and a general atmosphere that crushes creativity instead of nurturing it. If you want your child (or yourself) to fall out of love with dance, this is the place to go. If you value your time, money, sanity, or self-respect, stay as far away as possible. Honestly, I'd rather attempt to teach myself choreography in my kitchen while slipping on spilled orange juice than ever set foot in this miserable excuse for a dance studio again.

Big City Dance Center has been the best experience for my daughter and myself. Excellent teachers…read morefocused on ALL students to push them to their best while being encouraging and supportive. My daughter has grown so much just in one year! Excellent choreography that places well in competitions and the girls love those big trophies! Excellent team environment with very little drama and an excellent central location! Come see us! One of the hardest choices to move but the best choice we could have made!

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Kids have been dancing here for over ten years. We love it! Barely any staff turnover which allows…read morefor your child to know each and every teacher. They have a wonderful variety of classes for all age groups. We've also.done competition.and they run things well. Gayle Tina and staff run a great studio

Awesome place for kids to learn to dance. Kids have fun while learning to dance. The staff is…read moregreat. My kids danced there for over 15 years and now my granddaughter is starting out.

Sheryl's School of Dance is the best place to learn tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop. I've been a…read morestudent there for over 40 years. I started taking ballet when I was younger and was asked to be in the competition company. We competed all over the USA and danced on a lot of cruises over the years. Now enjoying my time in the adult tap and jazz class. Sheryl's School of Dance has a lot of great teachers and a family business with Sheryl, Jackie and Julie. Come in and check it out and you will dance out just like me!

I danced here as a child and now that I'm an adult my daughter dances here. I wouldn't have even…read moreconsidered anywhere else. They have been around for a long time and have an excellent reputation.

We were introduced to them through Dance, Cheer and Pom. They are very expensive with very sizable…read moremark ups on all their products. They're always filled with a lot of employees up front at the desk. I'm not sure if that's the overhead cost. They really own the market in the area for cheer and Pom stuff for girls, but if you can find stuff online instead of buying it here I recommend it. They are friendly at least.

I came to Mid American through a Special Certificate they donated to our school's silent auction…read more My then kindergardener enjoyed their Princess dance class so much that we came back the next summer for ballet classes! The teachers were sweet and kind and the dance moves were appropriate to the age group. The studio was clean and well kept too. We were very happy with our experience here.

Any time I am in the Detroit metro I go to Tamerlan's studio. He's amazingly talented and patient…read more The community is amazing. I would highly recommend him and his teaching style.

Wonderful studio with great instructors who are fun and easy with beginners- but definitely…read moreskilled/advanced enough to take anyone up to competitive levels if you like. Big smiles with much encouragement always. Great for getting or keeping fit mentally and physically (for anyone-don't worry if you're not top notch in either-it will help no matter where you start). Definitely helps keep me young!