Reviews of Marietta Dance Academy (Dance School)

Darci Miller

Jill and her helpers have been so helpful to bringing out the dancer in my daughter. I love the confidence my daughter has whether she's dancing on the stage or in my living room. That's all thanks to the time Miss Jill puts into her students.

Carrie Lang

As a parent in today's world, it truly means a lot that Jill is modest in her dance and costume choices. The environment at this studio is also very positive which is so important during these influential times in our children's lives. Thank you to Miss Jill and the wonderful staff at MDA for supporting our girls and helping to foster lasting friendships!

Kat Ward

Jill is a great teacher!! I'm so glad I chose this school for our family!

Rhonda Intrieri

Jill is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend Marietta Dance Academy.

Ashley Griemsmann

I came to Marietta Dance Academy when I moved to Ohio. Jill opened her doors to me and allowed me to join the MDA family. The staff and other dancers welcomed me with open arms and I have made lifelong connections. Jill has been a huge influence on me throughout my dance years, and even through college and helped me through so much. MDA is a family and will help each other no matter what, great place to join!!

Peggy Barker

Modest costumes, age-appropriate music and a friendly-family atmosphere. Best dance studio in town!

Nikki Burchett

When my daughters decided to dance five years ago, Marietta Dance Academy came highly recommended. I am so glad we chose to come here! MDA teaches so much more than dance. I've watched my girls learn how to work together as a team, mentor each other and problem solve. I've watched as my oldest went from awkward and clutzy to confident and graceful under Jill's instruction and encouragement. We gained a family when we came here, and I can't wait for another season to start.

Andrea Sloter

I believe that choosing Marietta Dance Academy for our daughter over 10 years ago was one of our best parenting decisions we have made. Our daughter loves it at MDA and so do we. If you have a child that is interested in dance, I highly recommend Marietta Dance Academy.

Shoshanna Brooker

Although my daughter has moved away from dance, I would not trade her 9 years with the Academy for anything! It taught her poise, grace, proper social etiquette, and reinforced the values we teach her at home. In addition, and increased her flexibility, strength, and coordination. These strengths have benefited her greatly as she's moved on to new athletic endeavors.

Susan Berisford

I have known Jill since I was 4 years old. I watched her learn to dance and become one of the best dancers and choreographers and she is an amazingly professional dance studio owner. She loves her students like they are her own and is highly reputable. I don't have daughters but if I did I would have traveled to Marietta because she is honestly something special.

Diane's list Harris

MDA is hands down the best dance studio around. Jill and her staff are always welcoming, kind hearted and professional. They have a variety of dance classes for everyone. If you've been with studio for years or it's your first day, they make you feel like family. They will help you reach your full potential and goals, all while having fun.

alysia roux

My daughter is 11 and entering her 8th year of dance here and enjoys every minute of it. Her love from dance no doubt came from this studio and staff.

Danielle Haines

I have two daughters who have danced at MDA for 6 years! They also are on the competition team! We were immediately welcomed by everyone on staff and by our fellow dance families. Over the years, my daughters have gained many friends who I believe will be lifelong friends, they have learned discipline, respect and gained a tremendous amount of self confidence in addition to learning what it means to be a teammate and they have fun. We love our dance family, the studio director and highly recommend MDA to anyone looking for a dance studio. The costumes, music and dances are always age appropriate, the dancers are challenged but at the same time guided so that they are the best dancers they can be.

T Mestuzzi

Below average technique

Madeleine Brawley

I was a student at MDA for 13 years and competed for 6. The staff is friendly, caring, and knowledgeable, and they create an amazing learning environment for students of all ages. I had a great experience here all the way up until I graduated high school, and I still maintain connections with Miss Jill and with many of my teammates/classmates

Nicole Morris

My daughter has danced at MDA for 6 years. Not only has she grown as a dancer but she has learned so much about having poise and confidence in all situations. We have gained a "family" and will continue to recommend MDA to anyone interested in dance.

Deborah Mullin

I highly recommend Marietta Dance Academy. Jill is a very talented, caring teacher and is very passionate about her work!

Erica Wiley Lambert

My daughter danced with Marietta Dance Academy for 10+ years. I really can't say enough good things about the studio, staff, and owner/instructor, Jill Ruff. Our experiences there were always positive. As a mother you see and learn a lot by being around the "dance biz" for that many years. I'm so grateful that we found MDA when my daughter was starting her dance career. She not only received high-quality instruction with a strong emphasis on proper form, (which is so important to learn as a beginner) she also gained self-confidence, poise, a strong work ethic, and organizational skills that helped her become successful not only as a dancer, but as a student as well. I truly believe her educational success, particularly throughout high school and now in college, has been positively influenced by her experiences as a dance student at Marietta Dance Academy. She and I are both so grateful for the lifelong memories and friends we made together at MDA!

Karen Lines

Jill is so dedicated to the dancers she works with. She not only teaches them about dance, but about teamwork, relationship skills, and leadership. Her recitals are amazing, with so much positive energy and excitement to accompany the mad dance skills of her dancers.

Shannan Hildebrand

Love Jill! Known her 30 years... former student... wish I didn't live so far, she'd teach my kid too.

Mindy Starcher

My daughter has been dancing for 10 years this year and LOVES every second of it. My son even danced for a year.. Jill Ruff is one of the nicest people I know and loves each and every kid that comes through her doors. Don't believe me try out MARIETTA DANCE ACADEMY ITS GREAT ...

Angela Ritchea

Very kind and caring staff! Great studio to study dance.