The Dance Gallery

I love taking adult classes and private lessons here. The instructors are very nice and also patient. I have never done dance and thought it would be fun try. It was so much fun! I know there are a lot of classes for kids as well.

We left this studio because my daughter felt like the odd ball absolutely no diversity! There is also a lot of favoritism in troupe. My child would come home discouraged after dance because of favoritism in the «mini» group! Not only that I many times would hear older troupe members make fun of other non troupe dancers! WOW! Most The classes are basic not challenging whatsoever. Mr. Calvin is probably hands down the best instructor there.

Best studio ever! Ms Christine, Ms Lindstrom and the rest of the staff are awesome! I wouldn’t send my daughter to any other studio! They are not like many of the other studios that send your children off bin inappropriate costumes or numbers. They see a class act all around!

they make things right

First, the positive aspect of this studio is that Ms, Christine is a really good teacher that teaches correct terminology. My daughter loved Ms. Christine and she learned quite a bit. She couldn’t wait to go to ballet every week.
The negative aspect had more to do with other children in the class. I feel that the studio could have done a bit better job being «stricter» about conduct. We were in a combo class for ages 3 – 4. My daughter was only 3 at the time, and listened well, as did a couple of other girls in the class. But there were a few other girls that were constantly disruptive, and loud, being a bit «bratty», while the moms sat there smiling, thinking their little darlings were so cute. I felt this was unfair and took away from other kids. There was one child that would cry every single time she was in class. She didn’t want to participate, and just sobbed while her mom tried to reason with her. She should have been asked to step out. It just isn’t fair when one or two kids take away from the others who are there to learn. We have since moved, and our new studio is a fun place, but does not tolerate bad or disruptive behavior, and the parents address it right away if there is any issue during class.

I took my daughter here last year but it was not a very good experience. She did not seem to enjoy it that much. Ms. Christine does not seem to have the patience to teach the young ones as she seems rather cold & sometimes mean to them. She was very rude to me also. When I signed up I was told I got the last spot yet they continued to take 3 more students after that making the class too crowded. The recital in June was A MESS. The studio set many, many rules that should have made for an organized, great show BUT not a single rule was followed or enforced. 3 year olds were running
around in the hall unattended & after each dance, dozens of people got up & left the auditorium to go backstage (there was a rule that this is not allowed) which was very disruptive to the audience & other dancers. Many people were video-​taping (again, another rule not enforced) & the camera lights were very distractive. On the plus, if you can get Nancy as a teacher, she is great. My daughter only had her as a sub. She is the best one. My daughter did not want to go back. She said Ms. Christine was mean. So we have found a great place to go instead. For the many fees this place charged it should have been better.

My daughter took a class here for a month before we had to withdraw. The owner was very rude to me about it. My daughter did not want to continue taking because at 6 she said it was obvious the instructor did not like her. I pushed her to take one more class so I could observe because my mother had been bringing her. I couldnt believe the way it seemed obvious my daughter was singled out plus there were waayyy tooo many kids in the class and no space to move. I told her she didnt have to go back and gave them their required withdraw notice that day. I didnt want to make a scene publicly, my daughter is very happy now in another studio. I thought other parents should know especially about the overcrowding. Another fried of mine had a problem there the semester before we tried them, and I should have listened to her. Totally disappointing but the drive we are both doing now to Austin is worth it. Im not going to have my daughter bullied by a teacher.

My daughter loves taking dance here! The staff is great and super patient with the little ones!

We recently moved from across town and were seeking a new studio for our 4 year old (who had had dance for a year already).
We did a trial at three other studios in the area. None of them felt right. Call me a picky parent I guess.
Then we found the Dance Gallery. Loved it!
The teacher, Ms. Jenna was very graceful, kind, smiling, corrected the girls as needed in a positive manner, kept them engaged (at a developmentally appropriate level) the ENTIRE time. My daughter came out beaming. I left beaming. I knew we had found our new studio home!
The environment felt warm and inviting. The parents were visiting with each other, making conversation and the staff working the desk was very informative, helpful and kind.

My daughter is two years old and her first experience at The Dance Gallery was this summer in a class called «Boogie Babies». Ms. Christine, the owner and instructor, was extremely warm and welcoming to the students. The class was fun, positive and lasted just long enough to hold the attention of a young child. Parent participation was required, which I thought was perfect for these little ones just starting out.
Now, my little girl has started her fall semester in a class called «Creative Movement» at the Dance Gallery. Ms. Christine is her instructor for this class, too. I was a little nervous at first because the parents wait outside of the studio instead of participating in this one. I wasn’t sure how my girl would act while I wasn’t in the room with her. Christine has been wonderful, though, and has completely put my fears to rest. My daughter absolutely LOVES it ! The studio has a window so that the parents can still see the kids, but it’s tinted on the inside so that they aren’t distracted by us. Very good idea ! Christine is very positive towards the children, but also knows how to correct behavior in a simple and non-​intimidating manner. I’m very happy with her.
The Dance Gallery has a clean, organized lobby and friendly, professional staff. The rates are pretty much in the middle compared to other schools. I would highly recommend to other parents.