Reviews of Art & Soul Dance Company (Dance School)

Amanda Lyons

Absolutely love Art & Soul!!! My 4yr daughter struggled with confidence and anxiety. She was very fearful to start school. So I put her into creative ballet 1 in hopes it would help her. It has done more than I have could imagine or hope for!! Best thing we have ever done!!!

Renee Hayes

My daughter recently started taking classes. This studio is pristine clean. The owner, Alana, is very sweet and hands on.

marquita jones

Where should i start??.. ART & SOUL is so much more than just a dance school. It’s a wonderful place for young girls (and boys) to cultivate their skills and I feel lucky to have my daughter enrolled in such a wonderful school. The instructors are top notch and really care and have the patience to teach. My daughter loves this place hands down, without a question. And the family-like environment is just the icing on the cake! Dancing with the feet is one thing, But dancing with the h.e.ART & Soul is another... Trust me, you will NOT regret joining this family... I promise!!!

Larry Blunk

A really great environment with a wonderful team that truly cares.

Samantha Hoffman

We are loving this studio so far!! Such a fun environment and friendly staff!! Great place!

Dan Welte

Alana and the staff are 2nd to none!

Michelle Harding

This dance School is amazing! The teachers are all Phenomenal and their experience and professionalism is fantastic.

Monica Brown

This dance studio is the best! Coming from a different state and adjusting to Florida was very hard. Art and Soul welcomed my daughter and I with open arms. They have the best attitudes. They are all so loving and caring. My daughter gets so excited to go to dance class every Saturday morning. She loves Ms. Sarah and is always so excited to see her. Ms. Alana is amazing. She is very respectful and understanding. I feel like she treat the dancers as if they are her own. She works very hard to make everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. I would highly recommend this studio. Great dance instructors and dancers!!! By far the best dance studio!!!

Teresa Cook

Great instructors! A family environment feeling. My dancing daughter has grown so much in her talent since being with A & S!

Stephanie Hare

This studio is amazing. Exceedinly professional in all aspects. Talented and caring instructors. Such an upbeat and positive atmosphere.

Maija Boelkins

I've had Ms Alana Turner for 2 years as a dance teacher and let me just tell you, she is amazing. I started dance about 3 years ago, and I started in a competitive team and she taught on Wednesday's for one hour. One hour a week, but she still managed to make it amazing (like always). The dance that she choreographed always managed to get platinums and place in the overalls. In fact, at the nationals, we placed 3rd overall in all junior dances, and were selected to dance again for the showcase. This year, she choreographed my tap and jazz routines. Our tap performance always got in the overalls. In fact, at Radix, we were awarded with the 'Best of Radix' award along with many other special awards at other competitions. Likewise ,most of the girls in my team had never tapped before. Onto Ms Alana's personality; she may seem strict, but it's only because she's getting the best out of you. The faculty at Art and Soul Dance Company is extremely talented, and I can't wait to start the season!

Tristyn McBeth

My daughter is having so much fun in the hip hop class!! She looks forward to the class every week! She is already learning so much!!

Albert Ganley

Art & Soul has been a great move for us. Alana, the owner, made promises to us when we met her and has honored all of them. She and her staff are professional, talented, and very dedicated to making our kids feel welcomed, appreciated, successful....I know my daughter is proud to be a member of the competitive team (she wears her jacket everywhere) and her other team members made her feel welcome right from the start.

Kristin Pomeroy

Fantastic studio, top notch teachers that teach technique!!! Great atmosphere, perfect for recreational dance, competitive dance and adult programs.

Beth Amos

My twins girls have loved their week at dance camp! They are looking forward to coming back and have enjoyed their experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful! Definitely referring them to friends!

Kristie Santiago

This has been an amazing week for my daughter! She has been very excited to get up and go each morning and has made some great friends. Miss Kiki, Miss Hannah and Mrs. Alana are excellent and the children all love them! I highly recommend this camp for some summer fun for the kiddos!

Samantha Burt

My daughter is 2 and started ballet here. She is loving it. The teachers are kind and have a lot of patience with her. The studio is clean, beautiful and well kept. Definitely recommend.

Barbara Hagan

This is our first year dancing with Art & Soul and we love it! The ballet teacher, Miss Sarah, is so skilled as not only a beautiful ballerina, but also a gifted teacher with patience for days. Miss Iya is beyond talented and her experience and skill is evident during every class. The studio is always clean and feels very professional.

Mindy Lee

Since the day we walked in the doors of Art & Soul Dance Company, my husband and I knew we were making the right decision for our daughter’s dance education. Miss Alana and her entire staff are loving, professional, educated instructors who are clearly passionate about their craft. I would highly recommend Art & Soul

Kim Seth

The staff at Art and Soul are top notch! Not only do they have a true passion for dance, but also for the well-being of children! We LOVE this place!!!

JOSIE HARBAUGH

Miss Alana really has a wonderful studio. You can feel her love and heart for each of her dancers and their families. My six year old takes ballet on saturdays with Miss Sarah who is incredibly patient and loving. Really love this studio.

Christina Baker

Great studio! Love the adult dance classes. The owner is an amazing teacher. Highly recommended!!

Jessica Perez

This dance studio is amazing. My child absolutely enjoys going to her class. She walks in with a smile and walks out with an even bigger smile. The staff is very welcoming and the instructors are so encouraging. We feel like family here!

Marika Shahan

We love Art & Soul Dance Company! It's our daughter's first steps with ballet and she's already performing so well at the age of four. She's learnt basic positions, she's gained her personal strength, and it has come with so much fun in every class. This is a great place with a great atmosphere and professional, friendly staff. Ms. Sarah from the Creative Movement ballet class is extremely patient with the little ones, getting them into the ballet spirit in a gentle, welcoming way. We highly recommend Art & Soul Dance Company!

Melissa Boelkins

Alana Turner epitomizes the essence of a Dance education professional. She has been instrumental in the amazing development of our daughter and many other young dancers since relocating from Toronto to Lakewood Ranch in 2014. Alanna turns ordinary dancers into extraordinary ones. She has taught Tap, Jazz and Lyrical dance technique over the past two years to our daughter which has lead to many Regional and National Dance awards. Alanna also teaches the essentials of strength and conditioning to her competitive dancers. We are so excited to join Alana and faculty at "Art and Soul" this season.

Julie Ponder

We moved here from out of state where my daughter had been with a high performing dance company for years. We visited and trialed just about every dance studio in town before discovering Art & Soul, which we immediately knew was our studio! The quality of the dancing combined with the family culture carefully cultivated by the owner Ms. Alana, has created a wonderful studio and tight knit dance team that I highly recommend.

Nicole Lynn

We had my daughter's birthday party at Art & Soul Dance Company and we were more than satisfied. Alana along with her staff went above and beyond to make my daughter's birthday party a success. It was nice for my husband and I to just relax and enjoy the party. The staff handled all the setting up before, they entertained the kids the whole time and, cleaned up everything. My daughter and her friends had a great time. The girls even had a dance performance at the end of the party to show all the parents. I highly recommend the studio for your next birthday party plans. My daughter also takes classes there and we have been extremely happy.