My daughters both dance at this studio and they love it. They learn a variety of types of dance class, but the technique is the best. Great for all ages. read more

The Plano Dance Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Allen, Texas

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PDT is INCREDIBLE! Strong technique, movement quality, musicality, performance quality and professionalism are all taught with tough love & encouragement. They provide a fun & safe environment for all ages. PDT is a family, and welcomes all with open arms. This studio is a breath of fresh air! read more

Terri, the artistic director, is extremely verbally abusive to children. She has no business being around children! The quality of dancing is not as great as they say it is, expensive, over rated, disorganized and yelling at children is unacceptable! Children should be treated with kindness and dancing should be a joy but for this dance school it's all about money ... and yelling at children for something that's beyond the child's control. Take your child somewhere else read more

Belittling and intimidation of students are common practices used by teachers at this studio. During performance season they circulated studio wide email critiques designed to humiliate performers in front of their peers. Students openly bully one another and teachers turn a blind eye to the situation while engaging in relationships with students that lack proper professional boundaries. While the schedule may show classes are separated by level it is common that classes are mixed together with advanced students as old as 18 being expected to dance with beginners as young as 8 years old. Advanced students make little progress in these classes and it creates high a student turnover rate as advanced students leave for other training programs. Students as young as 15 years old have been allowed to teach classes such as Leaps & Turns on a weekly basis while parents are paying for professional teacher expertise. The teachers seldom attend training and are frequently on their phones during instruction time. There is a high turn over rate of instructors as well. The studio lacks any organization and everything is done last minute including rehearsal schedules not going up until late the night before making it impossible for families to plan or have siblings in other activities. The studio refuses to use air conditioning or heat. They tell you the heat in the studio during summer (as high as 88 degrees) keeps the dancers muscles warm yet in the winter (as low as 60 degrees) they do not seem to mind that students are freezing creating the risk for illness and injury. Students were made to eat outside in the elements as well as when it was dark outside even though parents expressed safety and health concerns. One of the owners does frequently smoke at the studio and performance venues providing a poor environment for young dancers. Rehearsals are riddled with tension and profanity laden tirades causing parents of many children to leave the studio rather than expose their children to such displays. The studio is obsessed with the reality culture of "Dance Moms" to the point they put on an entire Christmas Show "A Crabby Lee Christmas" in which students were scripted to bully their peers and behave in inappropriate manners to include the singing of Christmas carols with profanity in the lyrics. They frequently reused music, choreography, costumes and this year even a solo from the previous year at competition. It speaks volumes when as a business all of your online reviews are written by the owners themselves, owner's boyfriends, office employees, unpaid employees such as play writes and their extended family members. Dance is meant to teach confidence, work ethic, commitment and respect but our experience was one of nonstop drama, adults behaving poorly and watching the self esteem of young girls being diminished in a very unhealthy environment. read more

Dear Yelp patron, When reading reviews, remember that emotion plays a big part of why people bother to write reviews/opinions, both negative and positive. Dance studios are not immune, and you may have noticed a spite filled review in the last few months from a former client of the Plano Dance Theatre. Before I address my response directly to her, I would like to ask you to kindly note that often people move from one dance studio to another, but in very few instances it is because the CHILD is unhappy. Cue up the theme to "DANCE MOM's" the TV show, as an appropriate accompaniment to 'Pat Ann's', lie filled and cartoonish tirade. While this TV show has nothing to do with the culture at Plano Dance Theatre, it represents everything the studio hopes to avoid in their dance family parents. I will proudly sign my name and not hide under a pseudo identity. I will address a few of 'Pat Ann's' blatant falsehoods and leave the rest. I have never written a letter like this, but I cannot stand to see someone bully others. My former review of the Plano Dance Theatre is below. Betty Nieczyporowicz, parent of 2 dancers. Dear Trish L. ("Pat Ann"), I am saddened at your obvious disregard for the feelings of those parents, teachers and dancers who showed your daughter nothing but love, consideration and compassion after you moved her from another studio you disliked. The Plano Dance Theatre coaches dancers in skill-level appropriate training, combined with allowing students stretch their skills by working with more accomplished dancers on occasion. If a 15-year-old dancer teaches a class, it is because that dancer has a skill set that far surpasses any level of the other students. And when that young teacher is one of only 22 females in the entire world selected for Julliard's prestigious summer program that year, only a fool would question her integrity or talent. The only 'drama...tirades... belittling and intimidation' that occurred at PDT has come from overbearing parents trying to force teachers to cast their children in certain dances or tell the professionals how to do their jobs. Thankfully, parents like this move on to other studios when they don't get their way. As you recall, PDT has an integrated curriculum, one class builds and dovetails into another and many skill sets are taught in more than one setting, this allows for more personal attention to a dancer's development and builds unity among the dance students. There are cameras in every studio allowing parents to see how their child is progressing and interacting with the teachers. Dancers (and parents) who prefer to do their own thing, or don't work well in a cohesive family environment don't thrive here, it's true. Trish, I cannot imagine what is so wrong in your life, that you must go more than a full year back in time and turn on these kind individuals who encouraged your daughter to grow as a dancer at her own pace, and showed her nothing but support. I do not speak on behalf of the owners, or staff of the Plano Dance Theatre. I wish your sweet children all the best as they grow and progress. I also hope you find the peace you continue to search for. Betty Nieczyporowicz, parent and supporter of The Plano Dance Theatre REPRINT of MY prior review 2015: The Plano Dance Theatre is not your typical cookie cutter competition studio. This is the studio you want to take your child to when you want the entire staff to know your child by name (in a good way). This is the place to take your ballerina when she needs teachers who go the extra mile to ensure she is professionally coached, trained and prepared to dance at a college level or above. PDT worked with my children to encourage confidence, strength and discipline in multiple dance and performance styles. There is NO CROWDING here. PDT's family-based staff, are all highly accomplished and trained dancers/performers. This is a more personable studio, all attention is focused on the children. Competitions are limited to 2-3 per year for dancers who want to participate and audition for the Performance Ensemble .My kids feel like a part of a special club and loved by parents and staff alike. Many past students have earned dance scholarships under the tutelage of director Katie Miller. If you want something that will create special memories ...then The Plano Dance Theatre is worth a look. B. Nieczyporowicz read more

I have been in and out of PDT (as well as Plano) since its inception and have taught at many studios around the country and DFW. What I love most about PDT is its way of creating well-rounded, educated and respectful individuals. It is not just about being a good dancer (which many are, having gone to top summer dance intensives and Universities) but being a good person with integrity. Going to competition is a part of the curriculum and used as a tool for the students to learn, not to gain trophies. Dance, as well as theater and music are all combined to make creative, entertaining shows, not boring recitals. Best of all is the new facility! Great dancing/acro space with a break room for the kids to eat and change. This studio is small but mighty! Please check the credentials which speak for themselves and give PDT a try. read more

Prosper location is beautiful and the teachers are tough on technique but also kind and fun!

The best dance studio in the Dallas area! My gorgeous fiancé works there and she absolutely loves it. I'm no dancer myself but from what I see they have some great ones. read more

I have 2 daughters who call The Plano Dance Theatre their second home. This is my oldest daughters 4th year at PDT and my youngest is starting her second year at PDT. Both of my girls have grown and improved so much since starting at PDT, not just with dance and performing, but with their confidence. The instructors here not only teach amazing technique, they take the time and put the heart into really getting to know their students. We came to PDT from another studio when my oldest daughter was 7, she had been at her old studio since she was 3. It felt like such a huge and scary change, but the teachers and all of the kids made her and myself feel welcome and like part of the family immediatly. We love PDT and I look forward to watching my girls and their dance family and all that the future holds for them. read more

My niece and god daughter dance for this studio and the love it....they offer classes for all ages, but their favorite is hip hop and jazz!!

My Goddaughter and niece both dance at this studio. I am in awe every time I see them perform! I can see what a positive influence the studio has been, especially with their confidence and work ethic. read more

Always enjoy watching our friends daughters perform. After all the hard work they do .