Ada Dance Academy LLC

On the positive side: The owner, Miss Marlene is ""hands on"". She knows the dancers and cares about dance. And she's there almost every day. She cares about dance an art, and she is conservative, so the costumes and dances are always age appropriate. Miss Crystal is the best teacher at Ada Dance. She has awesome choreography, she's passionate & knowledgeable about dance. And she expects a lot from her dancers AND herself. If you're lucky enough to get into one of her classes, you will learn a lot.\r \r On the negative side: At Ada Dance, they are unorganized and they don't communicate with their dancers or parents at all. The teachers don't give any information about what they are learning or any feedback about your dancer's progress. The studio is small and crowded. And the dance floors are dirty and poorly maintained. Also, Ada dance is infamous for favoritism & nepotism. If you are one of the ""favorites"" it's a great place to dance. If you're not, you will never have the same opportunities or support. more

In my experience, this dance studio has a favorable student to teacher ratio, experienced and capable teachers, and a strong ethical sense of how to encourage young dancers in a positive and respectful manner. The competition teams select tasteful music and costumes. There are other good studios in the greater Grand Rapids area, but there are some specific advantages to this studio which should not be discounted. Pros: safe area, ample parking, near to shops and restaurants Cons: size of classrooms more