Reviews of Lilburn School of Ballet (Dance School)

Video Vandal

First rate school. My daughter has been attending here since 1st grade. She loves it there, and the instructors all care about the development of their students. It is important to make it fun for the students and to tell the "whys" of techniques, not just the "hows". If you are looking for a place that can give your daughter (or son - they do have a number of male students) a comfortable and fun environment to learn ballet, tap, jazz, etc, you should stop by.

Tim Hennington

My daughter loves her ballet class

Lisa Hendrix

I love dancing at Northeast Atlanta Ballet. Every time I come here I feel welcomed and confortable. It is my second home! I have made many friends that encourage me and keep me happy! We have an amazing director that will push you to your full potential, along with the other teachers here. All the staff is sweet, caring, and easy to talk to and learn from. Performance time is also amazing! It is professional and fun! I enjoy dancing here at northeast atlanta ballet. -morgan hendrix

Kimberly Estrella

Great dance school for all age groups! Great experience!

Sarah Asefaw

They were very nice about helping me get in.Very sweet and great teachers

Daniel Bright

Love this place, we've taken our daughter here for years and she's grown so much. Very professional ballet company, can't compliment the staff and teachers enough!

Roan Roan

This is a very great school, though the environment isn’t the best,there have been many spiders and insects there’s no room for seating to wait for your kids, and the older women at the front desk is incredibly rude, probably the worst customer service from her. Other than that the teachers are wonderful and my daughter enjoyed dancing there.

Jennifer Bear

We love this place! All of the staff are sweet, caring, and provide exceptional customer service. My daughter is really enjoying her classes.

MellowMooshroom

I am an 11 year old who dances there. I just want to say I absolutely love it there. I get the right corrections I need to progress and we learn something new almost every day. Their technique is incredible. If you're a ballerina or you want to start doing ballet, I highly recommend to come to this ballet school.

Jen S

The best pre professional classical ballet school in Gwinnett County. Lilburn ballet offers ballet, jazz, modern and tap dancing lessons. And more than any other ballet school in the area offers excellent performing opportunities for all students beginning at a young age. Students are challenged in a nurturing environment. Very special year coming in 2016, its the 20th Anniversary Nutcracker with live music from the Gwinnett Symphony. Every year the company produces the Nutcracker, one children's ballet, and one full length classical ballet. The shows are beautiful, costumes and sets are lush, and the tickets are very affordable, which makes it a great treat for the whole family.

It's Emily lewis

I love dancing here at Lilburn! I have lots of friends and I feel like they are my family! I am eleven years old and I have been dancing here since I was three. All the teachers are nice and easy to talk to. The performances are GREAT! All together to preform what we love! I LOVE NEAB!!!!! Thx Mrs. Jen- Emily Anna Lewis

Atlanta Momzilla

I'm a former four year D1 college dancer and former five year Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. I performed professionally until 34 y/o in 27 different countries in theater as well as a back up for Jessica Simpson, Toby Keith, Metallica and more. Just know, I'm familiar. Our daughter attended LSB for three years. I do not recommend LSB for young dancers. First off, the required $25 audition fees, ticket sales, summer intensives, high cost recital costume fees for 90 second unprepared numbers and pre-pointe shoes for six y/o's - for starters - is nothing more than a cash grab aimed at over competitive parents. Secondly, LSB pushes children into production rolls mostly based on costume size. Their focus is on learning **A** dance in lieu of learning **HOW** to dance. A good studio adheres to a curriculum that includes skills and concepts that a typically developing child should be able to master by the end of their year much like that of a child's academic education. Third, structure and discipline matter. I found that most dancers in my daughter's classes were not appropriately dressed (big holes in the knees, dirty tights, barefoot, jewelry or friendship bracelets) with unsecured hair and teachers never said a word. Regardless of whether or not a child can put two eight counts together, continuity is important for a strong dance foundation and rule following shapes kids beyond muscle tone. Next, I found LSB's atmosphere tense with no room for questions or mistakes. If, like mine, your child leaves class fearful, frustrated or in tears more often than not because Ms. Jennifer mocks them when they screw up or they are threatened with "acting like babies" or "going to be moved down" if they can't build the combination or count the music correctly, it's time to find a new studio. A strict teaching style can be effective, but a consistently demeaning attitude coupled with the use of humiliation crosses the line. Also, hang out in the waiting area before registering to find out the attitude of LSB. Are those in charge (i.e.: Mama Fratelli from the Goonies at the front desk or Ms. Jennifer) treating customers condescendingly or with respect? Are they welcoming or hard to approach? Is there continuous feedback or is there simply the unspoken pressure to register and pay for the next thing so that your child doesn't get behind? How staff relates with families is critical and be reminded that your child is on the receiving end of all the interactions and situations you experience and observe. Lastly, your child's dance education at whatever level should be an overall positive, age appropriate journey that comes through teachers that have a solid understanding of child development and dance health. Good teachers have students that want to return and work hard, and a good program bolsters your child's sense of self worth. If it doesn't, it's time to find a new studio. We found a new studio.

Nancy Lee

I really wanted to like this place, however the older woman at the front desk made it almost impossible. I just expect a certain level of customer service that I never received -- neither in person or on the phone. I always had billing payment issues and there were too many issues to count. My daughter did enjoy her teacher, but it wasn't worth the hassle of having to deal with the front desk. Many other schools in the area do electronic billing, which is much easier and convenient for parents. Also while there was monthly communication (ie newsletters), the payment for the recital info was not clearly presented. They would tell you to check the bulletin at the facility, however it would be so busy most Saturdays that it would be difficult to get to it or remember in a mass of people.

Madeline Klein

I feel like this is my second home. I love it!!!

faith Worjloh

Horrible experience. The dance teacher for the little kids 3 year old was great. But the old lady at the front desk was a total witch. Every child would not be comfortable with a new environment the first time. Especially when the class is in the basement. The old lady at the front desk was totally nasty when my baby was crying because I had to leave. I wasn't expecting her to ger any special treatment, but it was her first time. It wasn't going to hurt for me to stand on the sideline until she got comfortable. That nasty woman came downstairs and treated us like trash. Didn't even wanna answer my questions after the class. She told me, these kids been doing this. She just can't be in this class. Just nasty and cold old lady.