It is interesting that there are so many extremely positive and extremely negative reviews. Anita does not claim to be the best dance studio and tells all parents to explore their options and find the studio that fits their wants and needs best. She is very upfront about how strict she is (which most parents appreciate) and also about costs. Anitas is not the right studio for everyone - it is the right studio for a well rounded dance education in a safe, nurturing environment. Younger teachers (who are personally trained by Anita) do teach younger students but there are also a great number of older teachers who are well-trained by the best in the dance industry. Dancers from the studio have gone on to dance at top levels in college and beyond. The dancers compete against the best studios in the country and place, proving that the technique taught is not ""low quality"" or ""out-dated"". The studio is large, but Anita still knows every dancer and parent by first name. The size of the studio allows for some amazing performing opportunties that no other studio in the area can match. The key to a great dance expierence at Anitas (as in anything) is communication, if you are unhappy about something, tell her and she will personally fix it. As for the negative reviews, I would bet they are from dancers unhappy about their placement (which happens everywhere) or unhappy about how they were treated after breaking Anita's strict rules. Favoritism...if you commit yourself, work hard and are loyal...then sure, you are favored. Teachers are not allowed to pick on students for missing class or messing up in class. Prices have gone up over the past 3 years, but still pale in comparison to other studios. If your a parent looking for a place to take your child to dance...do your homework, ask other parents and come for a tour....it may or may not be the place for you.
Pros: awesome recitals, freindly staff
Cons: can get pricey if you do a company
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