Piedmont Dance Conservatory

Our daughter has been dancing since she was a little over 2 years old. She is 14 now and has been with Piedmont School of Music and Dance (PSM&D) since she was 9 years old. She asked to come and dance here because of a referral from a friend. This friend was a dancer that she had admired since she was very young. When a studio has students that are referring other students, you know they are happy where they are. When students ask to come here, there must be great things going on. Coming here was one of the best decisions we have ever supported our daughter in making. more

We love the instruction and staff at PSMD! My daughter has attended five different dance studios since age 3 (she is now 18) and has been at PSMD for four years. She has also taken master classes from many professionals across the United States and the instruction at this dance studio is top notch. I truly regret not having her here for her early dance training years as well. They not only have shaped her into an awesome dancer, but have been there for her as her dance ""family"" as well. When it came time to apply to colleges, they provided invaluable insight. They were there for my daughter to help with questions about college, to write letters of recommendation, and also to provide special classes to help prepare for college dance auditions. They are absolutely the best! more

PSM&D is unlike any other school you might find out there. They truly care about the welfare of each and every student and their families. Unlike other ""mills"" that churn out students at a costly amount with little regard to what they are teaching, PSM&D not only has quality staff (office and dance instructors) but teach technique and core values that are needed to create incredible dancers. Each student is evaluated individually and then challenged in a positive manner, to reach for their dreams....even if their dreams are just to dance for recreation. The dance instructors are great role models and mentors who also show the students how to work as a team, be respectful of others, teach confidence, poise and how to work hard. If you are looking for a great place to take your son/daughter/grandchild/niece/nephew.....look no further as this is the place that you want to be! more

My daughter has been going to Piedmont for the past three years and my husband and I are extremely pleased with the knowledge and professional service of the staff as well as the owners. The instructors go that extra mile to try and bring out the best in each of their students. I haven't had any negative experiences nor has my daughter. Beware of some of the other fly-by-night studios: If you are looking for a top notch organization in which positive results in the students is the desired result vs. strictly amassing students and making money, then Piedmont is the place to be! more

My daughter just graduated and finished her time at PSMD. She has danced since she was 3 and spent most of her dancing career at a different studio. We were concerned when switching studios, but PSMD was FABULOUS to us! They are all about the kids and what is best for them. They do not overprice like many studios, and are very fair to all dancers regardless of skill level and were so welcoming to us. I did not know how nice it was to be appreciated as the customer until we came here. Their instruction is superb and they have taught many students who went on to dance professionally and be very successful. Anytime I needed ANYTHING, they were so helpful. I cannot imagine that anyone could have had a bad experience with this group of owners and teachers. Trust me, they are far and above the best in the area if you want quality technique instruction, a fair environment and a studio that really wants what is best for your child. They even give you a report card a couple of times a year to let you know exactly what progress your child has made and it is always a pleseant surprise when I receive a thank you note in the mail for my business. more

Piedmont Dance Consevatory is not your typical dance studio. It's focus is on technique and teaching dancers how to perform. The studio has classes in all forms of dance but it's strength is ballet/pointe and modern. PDC has classes for students of different abilities and has worked with several students who want to become professional dancers. PDC is run by Rebecca and Daniel Wiley who are professional dancers with major accomplishmwnts. They pass on their knowledge and experience to their students about the dance world. The studio has done a couple of competions but is not a true ""competiion studio"". PDC performs the ""Nutcracker"" every year in Kannapolis and it has become a wonderful Christmas tradition for the town. PDC also has started a annual tradition of a outdoon performance in the park (Kannapolis) every June which includes professional dancers from major city ballet companies. PDC is located in Kannapolis just opposite the Dale Earnheat Memorial. The studio building is big and the has a couple of spacious dance rooms. The waiting area is nice with vending machines for drinks and snacks. Tuition is very reasonable and there are several payment methods. If your child is serious about dance and Pros: Teachers, Cost, Facility more