Dance studios take a huge commitment in time and effort from parents and kids. We'd been to a few…read moreschools in the area and some outside the area, but we like Intensity because they have a good balance between taking themselves seriously and letting my daughter have fun. She likes going, she makes friends there and there are plenty of different levels of commitment for everyone. If you want to do competition, they have that, if you want to just go and take classes, they have that as well. My mother came down for the recital last year and really enjoyed it as well, you get to see all ages of girls and really watch them get better as they get older, some of the oldest girls were really amazing. Definitely recommend this place if you want to teach your kid commitment and discipline while they make friends and have fun.

Passed by 2 weeks ago to get information for my 4 year old and was told they would offer a…read morecomplimentary week for her to try different styles and see which class she wanted to enroll in. I even said I wanted to just sign her up for Hip Hop and the very nice blonde lady insisted I try Ballet since it was complimentary and my daughter may end up liking it. Came by today with a very excited 4 year old ready to try beginners ballet. At the door, I was told I had to wait until after Labor Day because classes were changing. I asked if they had an update schedule which they didn't but they took my information to send once available. I left with a very upset and sad 4 year old. WHY would they offer a complimentary trial class and tell you to literally "just show up" to then be sent way? Very unprofessional. I was looking forward in enrolling my daughter 2 times a week. Now I'm back to square one looking for a new school. I am still in disbelief that they would turn away a four-year-old that they would turn away a four-year-old just because they only had 2 weeks left this month. You just lost a new customer.

This studio is extremely professional and produces such beautiful dancers. I danced at this studio…read morefrom 2006-2012; I did tap, ballet, pointe and piano. I learned so much in every single class I took. In university at USF I took a semester of ballet and the teacher complimented my technique as being the best one in the class, all thanks to the wonderful education I received at academy of arts. Now in 2025 my 3 year old daughter is taking classes and is enjoying every class. My mother, daughter and I recently went to the Christmas show and we were so proud to experience the show. It was such a great show, still professional and beautiful. 13 years later and Academy of Arts is still producing wonderful dancers. I highly recommend this studio to all dancers and artists who are eager to learn and perfect their craft.

Located in a warehouse area near U.S. 27 and Johnson Street in West Pines, Academy of Arts is under…read morethe ownership and direction of Rebeca Russo-Columbo, a Cuban-American former dancer. This is a full dance school that offers: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Pas De Deux, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, Modern Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Drama, Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Voice. The faculty is certified and have led professional careers in their respective areas of creative expertise. They begin laying a foundation from the preschool years all the way to young adulthood. And they have both female and male students. They also offer an AfterSchool program and work your child's classes at a mutually suitable schedule. The cost of the classes is comparable to other dance academies. I have enjoyed closely watching the development in my niece, as well as in many of her close friends. I also look forward to their professionally-mounted recitals every year.

My daughter loves ballet and mrs Mimi. Best dance school ever !! I give it more than 5 stars. She…read moreloves it so much.

My daughter loves to come every week here for dance. Mel is an amazing teacher loving and caringread more

My fiancé and I took lessons with Jackie to choreograph our first dance. Not only was she…read moreprofessional and a joy to be around, she choreographed a show stopping routine! Great rates, great people. I highly recommend Dance Tech Studios!

Great dance studios! Great teachers, this is a place where you know your children are always taken…read morecare off. Studio provides an area for students to complete homework during their break, has a cafe for students to get a bite to eat and not have to leave studio. My daughter loves it here it's our 2nd home. It's a great family atmosphere! Best of all the schedule is great, my daughter dances Mon - Thurs with enough time to enjoy her weekend and be a kid. This studio has great teachers that serve as role models. They are involved in the community and giving back. During hurricane Irma studio did collection for displaced residents. Every year the studio can be found volunteering for the Breanna Vergara Foundation 5k. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who has a child who is interested in dancing.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel compelled to share our experience for the sake of other parents…read more This studio deeply disappointing. It is poorly run, lacks organization, and operates far below the standard families should expect. There are several other reviews describing similar behavior, which unfortunately confirms this is not an isolated incident. What was most concerning was my direct interaction with ownership. A simple, respectful question was met with a surprisingly aggressive and condescending response. The conversation began calmly, yet quickly escalated into a verbal reprimand directed at me in the lobby, in front of other parents. It was inappropriate, unprofessional, and frankly embarrassing behavior for anyone representing a children's business. Equally troubling is the lack of basic safety structure. There is no clear system in place to ensure children are properly supervised or accounted for, which should be non-negotiable. There are far more reputable options in Miami. I would strongly encourage parents to think carefully before enrolling here.

This place is awesome for kids wanting to get into dance. The owner/ teacher is very attentive and…read moregreat with the kids. She does a great job teaching and a great motivator for the kids. I recommend this place to any parents looking for a great dance school.

After having prior experience with two other dance instructors I was not truly satisfied with, I…read morewas lucky enough to have found Ms. Juliet the owner/instructor of Dance Legends. She is a very dedicated, caring, and skilled instructor. She doesn't only do this to just make a pay. She is passionate about her work and strives to make her girls the best. My daughter has made massive improvements since she first started with her three months ago. She was not very flexible at all and was afraid of doing any kind of acrobatics but with the dedication of her instructor, she is able to do various new techniques she was never able to achieve before. She has also developed a new sense of confidence. The girls are all very sweet to each other and have lots of fun together whether it be in practice or in one of the many activities Juliet plans for them. Take it from me that I am a very picky mother, if you want to enroll your daughter in a dance school, I highly recommend this one!

La limpieza en las masquina va por el cliente no limpian. Y si paga cash pida recivo los pagosnse…read morepierden.

I would recommend this place to a friend Because:…read more- it's well located In the neighborhood. - it's small in comparison with the big branches, it has everything you need though. - good staff that make you feel really comfortable - it's cheaper than other branches - machines always work perfect and they are constantly receiving maintenance. Cons: - too crowded at certain hours

Area Stage has had such a positive impact on my daughter. Through theater, she has gained…read moreconfidence, built friendships, and grown both creatively and personally. The supportive environment and caring staff have helped her feel valued and encouraged. We are so grateful for this program!

Families with children and/or friends on the autism spectrum who intend to enroll in the ITP…read more(Inclusive Theatre Program, now called Inspired Theatre Program) classes at Area Stage, please read below before moving forward. Our daughter, now a 9-year-old girl on the spectrum who loves art and music in an incredible way, started her journey with Area Stage in mid-2024 by taking private lessons with Annette, an amazing instructor at Area Stage. Under Annette's guidance and patience, our daughter improved tremendously and was able to perform in three showcases where she sang and danced alongside other children. This success did not come without challenges. Raising and supporting a child on the spectrum can be very difficult. From meltdowns and lack of attention to struggles with taking turns and stimming, families connected to autism understand these behaviors can be caused by many factors such as inflexibility or sensory overload, which are often misunderstood by neurotypical people as misbehavior or poor parenting. Fortunately, everywhere we have gone to help improve our daughter's behavior and skills, we have been blessed with people who truly understand autism and know how to support autistic children, just like Annette did. That changed on May 14th, 2026, when our daughter's instructor had an emergency and could not attend class, so a substitute instructor was assigned to the ITP class. Our daughter had a rough day during class and, as we were told, she was not following directions and was being disruptive. She was repeatedly told not to do certain things because they were "not allowed," as if that alone has ever been an effective way to regulate or support a child on the spectrum. Our daughter was in deep distress, as she often becomes when something triggers a shutdown. Her behavior escalated to the point that the Director of Inspired Theatre Project, Irma Becker, stepped in and told her she was misbehaving, that wh. This is a 1 hour class. Meanwhile, I, her father, was sitting outside waiting for the class to finish. Once the time was up, I approached the door where the children exit from, but no one came out. As I got closer, I heard, "So who's coming to pick up this child today?" To my surprise, it was Irma asking who was picking up my daughter. When I explained that I was her father, Irma approached me aggressively and explained that my daughter did not want to participate and that she was a "mean girl" who pushed her multiple times while she was trying to get her to follow directions. My daughter was listening to everything Irma was saying because they were standing next to each other. While Irma discussed my daughter's behavior with me, my daughter became even more overwhelmed, yelling and completely out of control. I told Irma that I would talk to my daughter later at home, but she continued escalating the situation. In the middle of the chaos, she told me that we needed to discuss next year's enrollment because of my daughter's behavior, although she still had to commit to participating in this year's showcase. I was speechless and asked, "Do you even know that my daughter is on the spectrum?" In response, Irma began listing her titles and degrees in behavioral therapy, completely contradicting herself through her own behavior. It is truly sad that someone like this could be in charge of a program such as this one. We formally contacted ownership via email to explain the situation, hoping to schedule a meeting, discuss possible solutions, and receive an apology. Instead, we were told that after conducting an investigation with the people present, ownership concluded that Irma never said anything inappropriate about our daughter. Additionally, our daughter was removed from the inclusive program entirely only two weeks before her showcase. During a call with ownership regarding our email, the owner himself told us that he believed the problem with our daughter was that she was "not used to hearing no." Imagine saying that about a child on the autism spectrum, as if simply hearing "no" were ever a solution for autism-related behaviors. This was coming from someone who has never spent even a second with our daughter, yet still felt comfortable giving an opinion about her behavior. What I see here is a major red flag. When someone reports misconduct, unethical behavior, or unprofessional conduct and their concerns are immediately dismissed or denied, it creates an environment where that behavior can continue unchecked and potentially lead to even more serious problems. It is like calling a police department to report misconduct by the chief of police, only for the person making the complaint to be punished for speaking up. Thank you for creating a program that helps so many students with special needs. I truly hope this experience serves as an opportunity for growth and improvement so the program can become even more inclusive moving forward.