North Pointe Dance Academy

I am a self-​admitted helicopter parent and NorthPointe has been a saving grace for both myself and my daughter. The staff is incredibly kind and patient with me, yet by gently encouraging me to step back and trust them with my daughter’s growth I have watched my daughter blossom into a strong spirit, whereas she would barely let me leave her alone in the classroom two years ago. Not only has she developed technique and skill, but also friendships, confidence and passion about the art of dance! My daughter also has true connections with her teachers, so even when frustrated by the challenges of something new she wants to go right back to class the following week. The front desk staff always greets us by name which makes us feel like family; even the fellow parents are friendly and welcoming. Two things I like about NorthPointe:
1)that they can meet your child where he or she is, and take them as far as he or she would like to go, from just-​for-​fun-​and-​exercise all the way to Juilliard (a recent past student is now studying there under scholarship!). And 2) it’s not just about DANCE– it’s also about building character and confidence, developing the person as a whole. So even if my child doesn’t want to go to Juilliard, she is still developing skills that are essential in so many other areas of her life.
There was an earlier negative reviewer on here mentioning her daughter having an issue with a class she tried out, and I am so glad she contacted the studio owner about her concerns. The reviewer mentioned that the owner said the instructor was in tears over the parent’s complaint, and that is an excellent example of how seriously NorthPointe takes their standards. That the owner herself called the parent speaks volumes alone, that the teacher was so upset about the misunderstanding, and that the studio offered multiple solutions to this parent– you can see the level of service NorthPointe provides, even when the parent has an alternate viewpoint of an experience. It seems to me that very few businesses operate this way these days, so for me, it’s encouraging to hear that these concerns were addressed so appropriately.