As a former dancer, I was thrilled when my step daughters wanted to take dance. Their biological mother signed them up at Juliart (she has no dance experience). \r
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The studio is a waste of money. The dance instruction is pathetic. My oldest wants to be a ballet teacher when she grows up and if she doesn't change schools, she would never pass a middle school audition let alone be able to get her BFA. The kids who are supposed to be ""the best"" cannot spot a turn nor point their toes.\r
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At the dress rehearsal, the girls were forced to change into their costumes in a public restroom. The studio had not rented dressing room space for the kids that were not in the ""company"" group. I tried to lay my sweater down on the floor so my kids were not forced to sit on a public bathroom floor to put their tights.\r
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If you are looking for good, quality dance training with the best interest of the children in mind...go elsewhere.
Cons: Poor quality, little thought to what's best for the kids
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