I would not recommend this studio to anyone. Please consider sending your child elsewhere. Before signing my daughter up, I read reviews and got the impression that the studio was strict, but fair and offered excellent instruction. I did not find that at all. While I did find the recital to be well run, that was my only pleasant surprise. The owner of the studio is not only strict...she is nothing short of emotionally abusive and rude to both parents and students. I was amazed at the number of parents who tolerated her yelling, criticizing and belittling both of students and parents. I watched as parents and children visibly cringed whenever she walked into the room...it was like watching a room full of battered women. I watched as she yelled at a little 4 year old who was modeling a costume so parents could see how to alter it for recital. The little girl was very quietly and sweetly modeling it for us and she kept yelling at her that her chin wasn't high enough and she wasn't smiling enough (and I emphasize here that she was yelling sternly, not politely encouraging). I am a big fan of discipline but Miss Barbara is not giving discipline, she is giving abuse. I also noticed that when she makes mistakes she will not take responsibility for them. We all make mistakes...but what does it teach our children when we do not take responsibility? I will not tolerate this type of modeling for my child...I will send her someplace that teaches her to treat people with kindness and respect and that she is deserving of the same in return.
Pros: Nice Recital
Cons: Abusive Studio Owner
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