It's best ballet school in town. My daughter has been here 3 yrs since she was 4 yrs old. She…read morelearned lots of foot work and balancing. Every years performance shows are different and looks very professional. The owner and instructors put hard work on all classes and shows. Many daughter always asking to do more classes here every years. ( tap, jazz, tango and ballets) I heard from parent tried to switch school but they had to come back because BSB is teacher more than other. I highly recommend this school we always have best experience here.

A school based on long standing impeccable classical ballet training. Not many schools can equal…read morethis school of traditional professional technique.

The school is extremely unprofessional, and unorganized. My daughter was enrolled with them for 3…read moreyears and has done multiple classes with them. They wanted me to move my daughter down a level but I am unable to take her that day. So the teacher called me and was extremely rude and even said "if I have to put in the effort to come to work then you can put in the effort to take your daughter to class". After this call my daughter told me "how can I return if the teacher doesn't want me in her class". Dance should be done for the love of dance, the children do their best and practice because they love it , they don't need to feel humiliated to belittled. The teachers should be better educated on how to deal with children and have as good of a understanding for child psychology as they do for dance.

This is a first class dance school! My daughters have been dancing here for 5 years now. The ballet…read moreprogram is ranked top 5 in Canada. Miss Bell is loved by all her students, which have succeeded to scholarships at the National Ballet in Winnepeg and Julliard in NY. The year end performance is also a spectacular showing of talent which the kids perform full ballet ensembles and musicals at the Living Arts Centre. Some performances include Swan Lake, Mama Mia and Glee.

This is a really good studio, the teachers here a very caring and help you become the best dancer…read moreyou can possibly be.

If your looking for a dance school that is run with good ethics this is not the place for your…read morechild!! Incident Jan 27th: My daughter completes her dance class and is getting dressed to go home... but wait...her running shoes are missing!!! I go into that change room looked in the lost and found... cubbies...corners... other girls bags..NOTHING. At this point I am disgusted!! Now my daughter is leaving barefoot to get to the car?? Are you serious?? My husband calls a dance teacher who is the owners Barry's daughter..as useful as a brick wall! I expressed my frustration and include it is ridiculous that you pay hundreds of dollars and now how to worry about petty theft.... seriously! ! I also included this is why I prefer my child to bring her personals with her to class so they are safe. She wanted to know why am I getting mad at her...does she want me to give my daughter her shoes so she can get home?? Matter of fact..YES!!! The owner Barry could care less..until I posted on their site a review outlining our experience and suggesting whom ever took the shoes bring them back and teach their daughter about stealing. Low and behold my husband gets a call after my post 3 hrs later indicating they found my daughters shoes in the corner?!?! The same corner I looked in myself?!?! What a miracle... and that my daughter can leave their school !!! This place has no integrity. Come to find out through other parents who also have children that go their that theft is a regular thing and they don't do much about it! So I guess it must be very annoying for someone like me to speak up about the principal of things. Barry did refund my husband for costume fees..However I will be pursuing the rest of my fees via small claims court.

After signing my daughter up online. We went into the studio for her 1st lesson, pretty…read moredisappointing. The studio is run down & dirty! When you 1st enter the area is covered in salt stains ( I mean come on it's summer time!!) The bathrooms are dirty, toilet paper holders are ripped from the wall and holes. The entire establishment looks as thought they need to hire cleaner to come and do a deep clean. The tv screens are hard to watch your child on as it doesn't show the entire room. For the cost of dance lessons, this is unacceptable. There are 11 students in my daughters class with one teacher. Which wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't a 3-4 year olds.

This is the best children's organization we have ever been a part of. The kids are taught so well…read more And cared for. It's great and we have watched it be a safe place for kids and a great place for families. Our daughter has been here for 6 years and has won world championships. And more important, her closest friends are here. She loves it. And the families are friendly and there is none of the usual "politics" that you see in kids organizations. They don't tolerate it. And that is fantastic. It's all about the kids. Best investment in money and time we have ever made for our kids. All positive.

My daughter has been with TDI for 6+ years, they have always been fantastic! Warm and welcoming,…read moreamazing teachers and families. I am really glad we found this studio (we saw a couple of dancers competing at the CNE, and found out they were in Scarborough which was perfect for us!). We began our competitive journey last year, and my daughter absolutely loves it! Monika, the director is amazing! I highly recommend this studio, they have expanded the Tap programme now to the really young kiddos now too. Don't be afraid to chat with other parents there, we are all friendly! The studio has a great reputation, anytime we mention which studio we are with, people always say how amazing they are and how respect the dancers are...how we clap for everyone at competitions and congratulate other dancers. Anyways, wanted to leave this review because I noticed a negative one. Socialize with other parents, talk to the teachers etc....The cutest thing happened after my daughter did her first solo ever and in competition in March of this year, her entire team had run to watch her and then they came out and gave her a huge group hug when she finished!! Anyways, both recreational and competitive streams are fantastic!

My daughter loves this dance school! She's enrolled in two classes and enjoys them both. Her…read moreteacher is so lovely and amazing with the kids. Her assistant helper is super sweet, such a great kid. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The place itself is great with a lounge, lunch room, free wifi etc. Hoping to enjoy many years at this dance school. I would also like to comment on the other reviews here which I read and which made me a little weary before I joined as I was coming from another dance school. They have never advised me I can ONLY buy items needed (uniforms etc) at their "partner shop". I also think the lady who makes the rounds is quite nice and fair. I haven't had any issues at all with anyone.

My daughter's absolutely love their school! The instructors are amazing and my girls can't wait to…read morego to class. I've told all my friends and family and feel compelled to write this review because I couldnt believe Id be the first this place is amazing!!

From the owner: Samantha Brooks - B.F.A. owner/Artistic Director is a professional teacher with an extensive dance…read morebackground. She has been teaching dance in the GTA for 10 years. Sam is thrilled to be opening her own studio to share her passion and knowledge of dance with her students. She was teaching in York Region and has won numerous awards for her choreography and costumes at various competitions. Our studio is a bright, newly renovated 1300 square foot space with an inviting parent lounge/viewing area. There are two large wheelchair accessible men's and women's washrooms located directly outside of the entrance to the studio. As well as a single washroom located within the studio for the students. There is free wifi, and ample parking available. Our Space is available for rental opportunities, please contact the office for availability.

I've been very self-conscious about my ample physique for as long as I can remember so a few years…read moreago, I decided to get involved in something that would give me a break from feeling bad about myself for at least an hour a week. I started bellydance class and I've enjoyed it more and more as I've progressed. My friends tease me for it but I have absolutely no shame during bellydance class. I stand at the front of the room and I put forth all my effort. In fact, I bellydance with such reckless abandon that silver coins detach from my satin coin belt and scatter across the studio floor. Bellydance has made me more confident about being a curvy girl. I have a tendency to be an introverted chubby bunny but when I'm dancing, I am an exotic and voluptuous seductress. I smile coyly at myself in the studio's mirrored wall, transfixed by my own spiralling hips. I feel sexy instead of uncomfortable about having a little extra junk in the trunk. What I like about Arabesque Academy: - The instructors at Arabesque are excellent, knowledgeable and approachable. They all have lots of experience as cabaret performers and as teachers. - Most classes are drop-in which is great if you don't like to be pinned down to a specific date and time every week. - There's a real diversity of dance classes to try, in addition to the different levels. Supplement the standard lessons with classes in tribal, belly hop, folklore, conditioning, props... Also, the standard classes let you explore different styles of traditional Middle Eastern dance and music like saidii, khaleeji and cabaret. - The student gala happens twice a year and it is very professionally put together. It's so much fun to get dressed up and show off your well-rehearsed moves in front of a supportive audience. What I don't love about Arabesque Academy: - The studio isn't in great shape. The change room consists of a kitchenette with a length of fabric pinned over the door. The floors are coated with tape - this is a tough surface for doing certain dance moves, especially when the tape gets gunked up with strands of hair and stray coins. - The per-lesson price feels far too high when 18 people show up to take a particular class. I wish Arabesque would put an attendance cap on their classes, dependent on which room is being used. It's just not possible to get much from a lesson when it's too cramped to do 'snake arms'.

From the owner: Arabian Dance and Music. Bellydance, Middle Eastern music,…read moredrumming, folklore dance. Founded in 1987 by Yasmina Ramzy, Arabesque is your source for profound Arabian art. The warm and vibrant Arabesque studios house a dance and music school, an entertainment agency and performance company, all in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the Bellydance enthusiast, Egyptian, Lebanese or North African folk arts, Arabian music lover, the novice dance student or professional and for the aspiring Dumbek (Arab drum) player, there are over 40 classes a week to choose from. You can attend an internationally acclaimed performance or hire artists to dazzle guests at your next event. As well, you can shop for costumes, CDs, DVDs, hip scarves, drums, veils, all Belly Dance accessories and many kinds of Arabian musical instruments. Arabesque is the source and answer for all your Arabian dance and music aspirations. Directors: Yasmina Ramzy, Bassam Bishara, Suleiman Warwar

i love this dance studio! teachers are great and its a great group of kids. there are no issues…read morewhat so ever. i have taken my daughter to so many studios and this one tops them all. top notch in every way. i Recommend this studio to people who are looking for a dance school. even ones that are involved in another dance school should switch. i love the fact that students are all treated the same and there are small classes so my child gets attention. the end of the year show that every student is involved in is spectacular!

From the owner: Searching for dance classes in Toronto? Enroll for classes at the Legacy Of Dance Academy. We offer…read morewide variety of dance classes including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop to children from 2 and a half upwards. We also offer adult dance classes. Try out your first lesson today with our qualified and experienced professional dance instructors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly environment where everyone enjoys themselves. Call us for an appointment today!