Reviews of Joy of Dance (Dance School)

Ryan Schwartz

*Edited review due to kind and courteous reply from Dance Studio, added 2 stars* You cannot really see your kid dance here. Maybe the studios are too small for observers; the Studio says that parents are a distraction to the the students. I can understand that, at least for some children. But the waiting room is uncomfortable and there is only a very small screen on which you can observe class; it is too small to really tell which child is which. Not to mention that you can't hear what music is on (there are multiple studios). You do get to see your kid dance every now and again along the way and at recitals. I like that part very much. Also, overly rigid rules regarding attire, attendance, etc. are obtrusive. My kid is 4, and this is not preparation for a life as a dancer (at least not for us). As a parent, I am bombarded with emails from day care, doctor's offices, other extracurricular activities too. They ALL have their own rules and regulations, and it is exhausting. I seem to get an inordinate amount of emails from Joy of Dance; I cannot simply filter these emails lest I miss an important reminder amid all the banalities. I realize for Joy of Dance (as for any business), your world revolves around your business; but our world does not. My child does LOVE going to dance class. But the constant emails, rules, and painful waiting experience is no picnic for me. Suggestions for a better parental experience: bigger TV's for the waiting room. Turn the air conditioning on sooner on those hot days. Loosen the rules for classes below a certain age group. More comfortable chairs would be nice too, but I know space is limited. Also, I can imagine that profit margins on a small studio in a small town aren't huge. And enough with the emails; just send out the imperative stuff. That's my $0.02. We'll probably keep coming so long as we're welcome - just letting you know that if we were to stop coming, it's becuase I'm displeased with the experience, not my child. Again, she loves it... and maybe that's all that matters.

Wendi Bergstrom

A beautiful studio with living, caring teachers!

Sarah Calnan

The adult classes are great for all skill levels, and lots of fun! Dance class isn’t just for kids. The owner is very responsive to suggestions and the management team quickly answers all questions.