I have had the honor of having students at this dance studio for a long time. The facility is great, but even better is the training my students received. Many of the dancers from this studio have gone on to professional careers. The office staff is helpful and concerned, while the owner, artistic directors, and teachers can't be beat. I read the other review, and no a little about the situation. Unfortunately sometimes parents cross over the line of what can be allowed at a studio. When a mother doesn't feel that she is getting the best for her child, sometimes she is to close to the situation to be objectives. It is true that some dancers are asked to do specialty numbers. However, the students that are asked have earned this right. Any studio that is concerned with giving students the proper training to enable them to grow has this policy. Unfortuately, just as in sports, some people make varsity teams and some people don't. It would not be fair to penalize dancers that have the ability and have worked hard to develop the technique necessary to do something a little bit harder by refusing to acknowledge this. I personally know that the owner has always tried to accomidate those students who are only looking at a recreational dance experience as well as providing opportunites for those students who want more and may one day make dance a career. Unfortunately sometimes adults act in such ways that they have had to be asked to leave the studio due to the negativety they brought to all other students and parents. When this happens there is sometimes the ""sour grapes"" syndrome. My best advice is to go and observe the classes, talk to the the office staff and owner, and then form your own opinion. I think you will find out, just as I did, that this is a wonderful place for your child to be.
Pros: Wonderful, knowledgable staff, great atmosphere
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