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1. Fort Wayne Ballet - Fort Wayne

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· 27 reviews

300 E Main St #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Fort Wayne Ballet: what do users think?
Bradford Shaw: Had the opportunity to attend a Studio A performance tonight. This format is more casual and there are Q&A sessions with the dancers between each dance. Very well done and very informative for a ballet novice like myself.
Pacing Tiger: I was fortunate to screen a live performance of The Nutcracker by the Kirov Ballet, from an American movie theatre. I was also fortunate to see a live performance of this ballet on a trip to D.C.The Fort Wayne Ballet's production of The Nutcracker was more realistic, more magical, and more comical. There were parts of this ballet I never knew about. I had never seen child dancers throughout the whole performance, Uncle Drosselmeyer's magic spells, the special effects, puppies, or the Moonwalk en pointe. Thank you for allowing me to see this ballet again, for the very first time.
Nancy Vinson: I’ve been bringing my children and now grandchildren to see the Nutcracker for over 30 years. I’ve never been disappointed but the performance this afternoon was AMAZING! The orchestra was outstanding! My 8 yr old granddaughter was thrilled! Thank you all!
Catherine Christoff: Wonderful academy. Excellent teachers and instruction for true dance foundation. The professional company is also lovely. The performances are always fabulous as well...great production values, beautifully danced and choreographed. A real treasure in the Fort Wayne arts scene!
Iracebeth of Crims: Critical:Professionalism,QualityHorrible, unfriendly staff utilizing unsafe procedures.
Kristine Logan: The Academy is truly run by some of the best trained instructors in the country and their reputation is well known throughout the ballet world. What is really impressive is Fort Wayne Ballet's professional company which is a tremendous boost to the arts scene here in Fort Wayne. We are so lucky to have them as one of our city's crow jewels!
Sabastian Hubble: I have never been to the Ballet before. Also Diversion 2 was a very unique show with a scene represented from all the Ballets that where cancelled from COVID. But even though im sure there was a lot of hussel and bussel in back stage with custom changes and making sure you are aware of what scene you are on. The performs performed beautifully. I would say they ensured one of the best dates and most enjoyable days through out this entire year for me and my girlfriend.
John Mowry: Not quite a 5 star program, but very close. It was great to have the opportunity to see the program, and they did a good job of dealing with the COVID issues. I'm looking forward to seeing the Dracula premier.
Olivia Myers: I could not be more happier to dance at Fort Wayne Ballet. Everyday I am being pushed to strive better and better and it truly pays off! The community they also have couldn’t be more encouraging or friendly then what they have. I never fall down in the dumps with such supportive people around me.
G Laws: This is the best ballet school in the Fort Wayne area. My daughters started ballet at age 3 and have since been to several ballet schools in different states. Fort Wayne Ballet is high in comparison to other large metro-city ballet companies we have had the privilege of attending. This academy is under the direction of Mrs. Karen Gibbons-Brown who is constantly seeking professionalism, respectfulness and anti-bullying atmosphere for her students. She is the perfect combination of kind and serious when addressing her students. We have been attending for a year and half now and I waited to review this company because I wanted to be acurate. I would highly recommend this institution if you have a child that loves ballet. The Fort Wayne Ballet will foster your child in a way that will grow their confidence and teach them safe and healthy ballet habits! 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Kara Slocum: Fort Wayne Ballet is a gift to this community! They provide outreach programs to children who might not have the opportunity to experience ballet in a formal setting. And their performances are beautiful! From the talented young people in the Youth Company to the professionals, they are all amazing! Thank you for being here!
John Key: What a great asset to the community! Not only are their professional dancers extremely talented, but FWB brings out the best in our youth and affords them the opportunity to showcase their talents as well!
C Huddleson: Magic! So proud to have such talented artists and Indiana’s only professional ballet company here in Fort Wayne.
Joan Brown: A real asset to the cultural landscape of the city! Wonderful performances that everyone, including folks with no dance background, can appreciate. Students seem to be enjoying themselves while being challenged. Great emphasis on the whole student, not just the dance techniques, but the commitment and dedication it takes to succeed in any arena.
Linda Shafer: The Fort Wayne Ballet has been a positive part of my children's development. They have all learned discipline, grace, and responsibility while also learning the skills of dance. The instruction is world-class with teachers who care enough to challenge them. Although my daughters have stopped dancing, they grew from every performance and took away an appreciation for dance as an art form. My son continues to dance at Fort Wayne Ballet as a young adult and he has dreams of becoming a professional dancer. The training he has had at this wonderful dance academy is preparing him not just for a dance career but for success in life.
Bix Benson: The Auer Academy of the Fort Wayne Ballet teaches how to dance through discipline and practice. These are good life lessons for whatever career your child may choose.
Melissa Strader: The Fort Wayne Ballet is truly the place to go if your child is interested in becoming a professional dancer. But not only that, they have some of the best performances I have ever seen. They are always well done and enjoyed by the whole family. I love how they make it so easy for the community to get to know them and what they do. Some of my favorite shows have been the ones that they do outside for the community to enjoy. My 5 year old son really enjoys their kids shows. They keep them bright an fun and just the right length for shorter attention spans.
Crystal Banks: I think fwballet offers the best dance training around. We drive from ohio and it is worth every mile. Amazing teachers, facility, and opportunities. I highly recommend to everyone interested in pursuing dance
Jenna Bruin: If you want to learn a multiple techniques and become strong in that include; ballet, jazz, character, tap, and modern, this the place to do it! The teachers teach the students the techniques in the safest, positive and fun way while also teaching the students discipline. Students have the opportunity to perform in the Nutcracker with a real professional dancers and have their own performance at the end of the year to showcase what they have learned and achieved.
Cathy Coughlin: Fort Wayne Ballet is the place to send your child if you, as a parent, believe in ballet as the foundation for all dance and want your child to be taught the art of dance, instead of learning one dance, over and over. The staff is diverse, warm and caring, as well as providing the most qualified and diverse pre-professional instruction in the area, with master teachers from throughout the country and Eastern Europe. It is the only facility in the state of Indiana with a professional company, and many of the performing level students dance along side of these dancers during their three main stage performances! Two and sometimes three of those performances are with live music performed by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Many of the very young academy students are also incorporated into their “Nutcracker” with the professional dancers. It is quite a backstage experience to be a young student in a setting that has been touted as most similar to those at bigger city ballet companies!Talent is harvested, and each dancer has a chance to bloom in their own time. I have watched as each of my three children have grown there, and they have all learned the art of discipline, determination, and most importantly, to believe in themselves. Fort Wayne Ballet is the very best dance facility in Northeast Indiana- no other organization comes close!
Sara Lounsbery: Be prepared for you're childs tears and disappointment if YOU (the parents) don't live up to their elite standards. This academy is not about harvesting talent and dreams in your child, rather what you are willing to contribute. It can really be a devestating realization for the talented, and for those who watch the inequality... Nobody wants their kid to finish first just because they give or have more...Go somewhere that encourages students to be the best, because, they are the best! Not because their contributions put them in first place. This place is about the almighty dollar, no matter how much talent, love for the art your child has, or how much you volunteer your time and advocate, its a selfish-run place that will kill your childs love for the performing arts.-Sara Lounsbery

2. Project Ballet - Fort Wayne

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921 Northcrest Shopping Center #1A, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Project Ballet: what do users think?
Joshua Schofield: This is an amazing place for your children to experience ballet. Very professional while still feeling like a small community/ family.
Cassy Finley: My kiddo just finished her predatory classes here and we've already signed her up for summer classes! She absolutely loved being here and learned so much! The instructors are truly the best!
OPPS SORRY: Great for beginners ☘
Douglas Nix: My daughter's are enrolled and love it. It is a great program and the owner has a real passion for ensuring the students get a chance at real success. This has been especially noticable throughout the pandemic!
Nathan S: They take such good care of our child.
Justin Griffin (Fort Wayne IN-Real Estate): Always so friendly and the teachers are stern and keep those kiddos behaving.
Lisa Height: Very caring staff that treats you like family and top notch performances are amazing to watch, even if you child isn't in it.
Abbey Niebel: Outstanding ballet studio. High expectations for both students and staff, in a professional and encouraging environment. Performances are phenomenal! My daughter absolutely loves being part of the program.
Alyssa Rice: The staff at project ballet is so friendly and helpful. They have great class structure and show an honest interest in your child’s future. I highly recommend project ballet.
Frank Navarro: We are going into our third year as parents of ballet dancer. I can’t say enough nice things about the programs, facility and staff. We are so glad we found Project Ballet.
Shotty22 ***: My daughter has danced here and attended school here for the last 2 years and she loves every aspect. The smaller/intimate classroom settings make her feel confident & secure and the staff across the board couldn't be more devoted and caring. She has grown tremendously here.
Jasmyn Koch: Our daughter has loved doing summer intensives st Project Ballet, and has signed up for a fall class this year! She dreams of going to school there when she is old enough!! Everyone is super nice and helpful with EVERYTHING! Love it.
Jason Hazelett: All three of my girls have received excellent training at Project Ballet (and also education through their conservatory). We home schooled the girls until they wished to go elsewhere for classes. My wife and I sat through an introductory meeting at PB years ago (at that time New American Youth Ballet and Conservator) and we both left the meeting excited that we had found a facility that could both educate our daughters while adhering to the values we find important and also train them in ballet which they still so love (Jayda is in D.C. at this moment at a ballet intensive). Thank you Mrs. McLeish and Mrs. Frank for fostering art and academic excellence as well as graduating students who will clearly be positive leaders.
Robert Paul: Best place in Fort Wayne for ballet!
Susan Ivan: My daughter has danced here since she was three, she is now thirteen and she loves it!
Hannah Moore: I started ballet at age thirteen at Project Ballet, a late-start for a dancer. However, the staff is devoted to helping each student reach her fullest potential in her time spent training. Thanks to the prestigious curriculum and education from Project Ballet, I've been accepted into some of the most well-known collegiate dance programs in the country.Project Ballet provides quality ballet training in a newly-renovated facility with a compassionate, involved faculty. The students are driven to succeed and focused on their individual growth rather than competing with one another. The Project Ballet community is understanding and supportive at all times; the best choice for your child's dance and academic education.
Sarah Wehrkamp: I saw a few dancers from NAYB at the local FAME festival. There were about 5 young dancers who invited my 3 year old to wear a tutu and dance with them. The girls were very welcoming and kind and seemingly very skilled ( I have no background in dance) They interacted with my daughter to teach her some moves/poses. Very pleasant girls whom I assume have quality parents and teachers. I look forward to checking out NAYB in the future.
Sheryll Questa: We've taken our kids here a few times for classes. The teachers are caring and thoughtful​. Our daughters loved the classes. We really enjoyed watching them perform.
Holly Hudson: My daughter enjoys classes and seems to progress.
Lauren Dini: The training, students, and employees are only a few of the things that make this such an incredible organization to be associated with. The dedication, generosity, and talent of all involved creates an inspiring environment that provides each student with a positive mindset that encourages them to grow as a dancer, and as a person. I look forward to watching this organization grow in the community!

3. Fort Wayne School of Dance - Fort Wayne

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· 11 reviews

6401 Georgetown N Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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Fort Wayne School of Dance: what do users think?
Demetrious Simpson: We love Fort Wayne school of dance
Richard Pankop: My two young granddaughters recently experienced their first Dance Camp here.They had so much fun and learned multiple dances in a very short time. Not only were they taught by a dance master, they met and interacted with a Radio City Music Hall Rockette, a former student of The Fort Wayne School of Dance, which has a rich history in the art of dance. If you want to learn to dance , this is The Dance Studio for you!
Layla Dennis: love ms becky ! she’s a great teacher and amazing with the kids
Kathryn Goodman: My daughter absolutely adored taking classes at Fort Wayne School of Dance this last fall. Staff go above and beyond to make each dancers experience a memorable one! We look forward to many many more seasons at FWSD!
Krista Gordon: This is the first activity that my daughter has stuck with and wanted to continue with. I strongly believe it is because of the wonderful direction of Becky! My daughter absolutely loves her! We will be returning next session!
Gwen Foos: i love dancing for FWSD it’s a great environment and the teachers are amazing! 100% recommend!!
Madison Dietsch: I have taken 2 adult classes and loved both of them! It's a fun and easy way to get up and stretch/exercise. No experience needed! 💜💜
Sue Griggs: Fort Wayne School of Dance has exceeded my expectations! The two classes I have taken have been well taught and very fun. Instruction has been personal even in the group setting of many. Instructors seem to enjoy teaching, are professional and are exceptionally experienced. My granddaughter is also enjoying her tap and ballet class. We are excited for her upcoming recital! Thank you Fort Wayne School of Dance!
Leah Capito: Best studio in Fort Wayne!

4. Starz Dance Academy - Fort Wayne

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· 12 reviews

5728 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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Starz Dance Academy: what do users think?
Gabriella Rae: honestly i don't know where to start. but i am going to say i recommend starz 1000% because they are amazing . all of the teachers i have trained with are wonderful . the people there have became a second family to a lot of the dancers . yes , some of them have had bad experiences but you can go to the best place in the world and have a bad experience . starz truly cares for the kids around them so much . i have been going to starz and gymnastics in motion , ran by the same people , since i was 3 and have had nothing but good . you can talk to the teachers , coaches , and owners and have an honest talk with them . they only want the best for your kids and will do anything to help them . i have talked to coaches , teachers , and owners about things outside of school and they will help you get through it . if they did not care about the kids there they would not be helping the kids perform at places like mad ants , pacers , disney world , indiana fever , and harlem globetrotters , all places that can help your future . starz is truly a family and full of wonderful people . do not listen to the bad reviews , some people will have bad experiences but more people will have good experiences . starz helped grow up passion in dance so much , the past 11 years i have been in and around gymnastics in motions and starz i have only felt love . i have met some of the best people in the world there . growing up at starz and gymnastics in motion is such a great way to grow up . growing up there can give you so many different things but mainly love and another family . i recommend starz so much .
Lisa Gustin: I can not recommend Starz Dance Academy enough or say enough kind words about their amazing staff! The teachers and owners are all incredible and care about each student! My daughter has been dancing there since she was three and has had so many amazing experiences and opportunities! If you are looking for an incredible place to dance, I definitely recommend Starz Dance Academy!
macy mayden: i started at starz when i was only two years old and i just graduated this year. i grew up in this place and when i tell you they deeply and truly care for their students, they do. i had some of the worst days of my life and i would go to dance and just end the night on such a high note. no organization is absolutely 100% perfect but that’s why i loved starz. i was able to express my emotions and feelings DIRECTLY with the owner and i knew she would dare and do everything she could to fix it. deb would do anything for anyone in that studio and the people who are comparing don’t know and love Deb the way I do. she has been though every up and down with me and I know she would have done everything to help me. I trusted her with everything. And the same goes for every teacher I’ve had at the studio. I know they lived and cared for me and even if we had some teachers who weren’t as professional as everyone else, I know the ones who wanted to be there would fight for me and make sure I knew everything. i still go back and see everyone because it was my safe place for so long. Even as a graduate, starz will always have a place in my heart for showing me how much one studio can change your life. i am now on trine university’s dance team and i have starz to thank for that. for always pushing me and making sure I auditioned. i know from the bottom of my heart they care and I made some of the best relationships in that building. thank you starz
Catarina Phillips: I had the pleasure of teaching at Starz for several years before I moved out of state. I miss it very much and know that I will never work under someone as caring and devoted as Deb Thompson the owner again. The long hours and dedication she pours into her work is beyond inspiring. A very positive role model for both young girls and the women that work for her.
Hillary Peters: My daughter did ballet at Stars and gymnastics at Gymnastics in motion through the Fort Wayne Rec Department. She loved it. I love it. The instructors are very good and patient with the kids. All the kids learned so much each week. We definitely will be doing more dance and gymnastics with them!
Laurie Schaeffer: My niece has danced at Starz for almost her entire life, and the management and teachers have all helped her to develop into the beautiful young confident girl that she has become. The friendships she has made along with the guidance and support her teachers have given her to thrive in this platform has been a pleasure to watch.Keep up the great work Starz, you are giving young girls and boys the confidence and drive to achieve anything they put their mind to.
Olivia York: A very toxic environment, not worth putting time and money into. Would NOT recommend this place to anyone.
CAYCEES. VLOGS: the best dance company. great workers and so respectful. i went there for dance and gymnastics for 4 years.
Ava DeFay: Grew up in this gym and love it.
Kylie Knuth: There is way to much drama for this to be a professional work environment
Anna Lopez-Overmyer: Horrible place.
Ericka Lopez: Unprofessional environment.
Brittney Defay: I’ve sent my children here for dance, and they also attended the gymnastics and preschool here. Every interaction I’ve had with staff has always been pleasant, but especially in the dance studio. I grew up doing competitive dance and am pleased with the instructors skill and the way they manage their classes. Unfortunately we had a minor issue with another student, but when we brought it to the director’s attention, it was handled immediately and appropriately. HIGHLY recommend.
Gabe Rhodes: The entire staff are incredible! They are super friendly and caring. The kids love going there and learn so much. I can’t imagine sending the kiddos anywhere else! 10/10!
Sarina Wright: While I’m grateful for a few people I have met at Starz, my overall experience was awful. They do not care about their students unless you are like their puppet, and even that doesn’t get you much. Instructors are not properly trained and if they were they no longer care. They drove out one of their best teachers and anyone they don’t like by bullying them into no longer having a passion for dance. When you express concerns they blame you and take no responsibility. I think it’s sad to think I was being talked about behind my back by the owner and the director, even to other students. A dancer should love to dance, and at Starz they take that passion away from their students. They don’t want the best for their students, they have never cared and never will. The studio is full of petty drama, most of it coming from full grown adults. They also seem to show no care for self privacy, and will make comments often about students bodies. The director and owner seem to reflect their own insecurities onto their students no matter what it be. If anyone was considering this place, my recommendation would be an automatic no. Yes love all the added reviews after mine. Thank you for sharing how my review hurt you guys, while invalidating my feelings over and over again after reaching out. Goes to show you still won’t take accountability for your actions.
Christina Timms: 12 years of our lives were spent at Gymnastics in Motion, Starz Dance Academy, and LNL preschool. We moved 2 years ago, and this part of our life in Indiana is what we all miss the most. The love and confidence-building our kids experienced behind those walls is hard to find any where else. I will always and forever recommend Gymnastics in Motion, Starz Dance Academy, and LNL Preschool to everyone I know!
Teresa Rhodes: Watching my grandkids grow and learn to dance at this studio has been such a delight. Between practices and performances there are smiles all around! Definitely recommend!
Megan Flesher: Danced here for 13 years and loved it!!!
Hector Vargas: My kids loved it here. We only left because we moved, but they still talk about dance classes here. Highly recommend.
Sarah Vargas: Starz Dance Academy has been like a home away from home for my children. Between the preschool, gymnastics gym, and Starz Dance Studio with my multiple children, I have spent enough time here to recognize both the care and passion the staff here possess for their craft. Skills, from well-qualified instructors, are built along with motivation, and self confidence in our little ones and older students alike. The environment is safe and nurturing. My children have been inspired by the kindness from every instructor they've encountered here. Their community involvement is unparalleled with performances around the city, giving all of the students multiple chances to showcase their talent. Festival of Trees downtown Fort Wayne for example, and even annual performances at Disney!! The dress code and costumes for performances are modest and inclusive to all body types. In addition to the self-confidence instilled in students by their instructors through both affirmation and encouragement, you can be sure that self-esteem is built here, not destroyed. The competitive atmosphere is present in the companies for older students to promote hard-work and feeling of accomplishment, but not at the expense of their emotional well-being. This studio cultivates talent, provides a safe learning environment, promotes inclusivity, and to the most basic point genuinely care about every student who walks in their door, from beginner students to company. I would recommend this studio 100% time and time again.
Taylor Whiteside: Starz is a loving community with amazing teachers and staff that will put these kids first. All businesses will have up and downs but they try to put an amazing experience for the kids first. Since I started dancing there they have opened so many opportunities for us in dance and in meeting so many amazing people.

5. Northeast School of Dance - Fort Wayne

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· 6 reviews

6728 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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Jamie Eldridge: After trying other local dance studios and programs, we finally found a “home” with Northeast School of Dance. With amazing staff and a welcoming environment, we couldn’t be happier.

6. Elite Dance Center - Fort Wayne

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· 17 reviews

1583 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Elite Dance Center: what do users think?
Rachel Ortiz: This dance studio was terrible. The facility is old and run down. It was dirty and never clean. The dance instructors were toxic and very controlling. It left me hating dance and I would not recommend to ANYONE!!!
Stephanie Waybright: My daughter has danced here for 3 years now and loves it! The entire staff is wonderful and my daughter has made so many great friends 💕. I high recommend the studio for anyone looking for a great place for their kiddos to dance.
Alyssa Spieth: Emily is professional and well educated when it comes to the life of dance. She is a great dancer with years of experience. Emily puts all of her heart into dance and pours her love into instructing all of her students to be the best they can be. You will not regret working with Emily.
Bradley Hoffer: Very caring and supportive of our 1st grade daughter. Would recommend!
Swanson Sisters: Our family absolutely LOVES this dance studio. Emily and her team are so inspiring, kind, and just show so much love to the students! I will recommend this studio to anybody looking for a place to teach the arts of dancing
Michael Hulburt: Awesome dance studio that offers excellent training for beginners all the way to the most advanced dancers. Professional staff at every level of the company. 5 stars!!
Emily Hulburt: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Justin Koch: Absolutely amazing!! Would recommend to anyone looking to get their children involved in dance!!
Sarah Starcher: We have had a great experience in my daughter's first year of dance. Christina, Mary, Miss Emma and Miss Mac were all so supportive and attentive to her. She learned so much and we were shocked she knew terminology for ballet and tap. The showcase was very entertaining and I always knew about the upcoming themed weeks around the holidays. My daughter loved those! She will keep dancing as long as she wants to and it will definitely be at Elite!

7. Pure Dance Works

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· 91 reviews

8833, 12844 Coldwater Rd ste d, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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Pure Dance Works: what do users think?
Taylor Main: Communication has always been phenomenal! My daughter enjoys her classes and her teacher.
Cinamon Donley: My daughter absolutely loves dancing at Pure Dance. They provide excellent instruction in a comfortable yet inspiring environment. We enjoy the recitals and watching my daughter progress.
Darcy Garza: The instructor is always prepared and organized. The class is so well structured and Miss Paige does a GREAT job keeping the kids moving at all times. My husband and I were both very impressed and chose to enroll our daughter for another session.
Ryan Burnsworth: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueI have 3 daughters that attend classes and love it! They are proud to show their new dance moves, the activity work they done and they really love having their new friends. The teachers are wonderful to work with for parents and the kids. We are extremely pleased with our choice to put our daughters in Pure Dance Works.
Alexandra Gatzimos Reed: My daughter and I love Pure Dance Works. The teachers are so patient and it's the prefect first experience for my two year old to be in a teaching environment with other kids. The baby classes are based more around fun and imagination while subtly teaching taking turns, following instructions, and sharing. 10/10
Katie Skeens: We love Pure Dance Works! They are always loving and kind. Pure Dance keeps you updated each week with what’s going on! They are very well organized. We love Pure Dance Works!
McKayla Dafoe: Pure Dance Works is amazing! My daughter is about to complete her second season and it has been so much fun. She loves to go, enjoys her teacher and classmates, and has developed so much confidence in the class.
Cecilia Bohde: I would recommend Pure Dance Works because it socialized my daughter to not only kids her age, but up to 2 years older. She has benefitted from this social interaction considering she doesn’t attend daycare. I’m glad that she got to experience others her age, and learn and explore new things with her Dewdrop friends. She has also learned a lot from being in Dewdrop. She can now sort colors, identify colors, and walk on her tiptoes. Pure Dance Works is 5/5 for us, no doubt. :)
Christina Johnson: My daughter absolutely loved the summer program. She enjoyed making the crafts in addition to the dance portion. She still talks about “Adventure Island.” Will do again next year.
Paula McKillip: My daughter absolutely loved the summer dance program!
Tahnee Plank: Daughter loves going here, loves making crafts in class. However, a few issues. The first is when I drop off, my husband pick ups. You're not supposed to stay in the waiting room unless it's your alternating week, and the waiting area does fill up. Not a problem, but when my husband went to pick up he went in and grabbed her and no one stopped him or questioned him to make sure she was supposed to go with him. Teachers go right into next class so there's no one to verify who picks up who. Another issue was for arts in crafts in the ballet class they made bracelets out of pipe wire. Not sure who approved this idea for girls in tights. When I picked up my daughter it had cut through her leotard and cut her leg. When I went back into dance class the following week I asked for a replacement. Then the girl tried to charge me for it. When I went over that it happened from wire bracelets they gave her she said what happens in class is out of their control. You have to leave you child with them and they're telling me what happens in class is out of their control. Very unprofessional way to handle the situation. She was very short and rude with me after that. I asked to speak with someone in charge, the young girl in the front told me she could message her but she would just tell her the same thing. I asked if there was a direct number to call her and she picked up the phone and said it'll just ring here, not the number I asked for at all, she was being very facetious about the situation. It's not the end of the world but something she's making in ballet class shouldn't be cutting her legs and uniform. She did message someone in charge and they gave me a free leopard to replace. My child had already gone into class with the ripped leotard so it was too late. Her teacher also told her to tape it when she was in class. I feel like there's some safety issues company should address from no adults insuring a parent is picking up child, to my daughters leg being cut in class without anyone caring and shrugging it off.In response to your comment:Thank you Tina for reaching out. Of course a dance studio is not a retail store. I was bothered by receptions comment that what happens in dance class is out of your control. I didn't know you have used pipe cleaners for crafts for girls in tights for years. I was assured that that wasn't normal and that they wouldn't be used again because it also cut my daughters leg. Not sure either why a dance class is making bracelets, and other arts and crafts during class time. How about a simple solution of using plastic bracelet bands instead of wire that cuts childrens legs and tights. Sounds like this experience has no effect on how things will be done in the future. Im not sure why I had to fight for a replacement when the school gave her the tools to cut her leotards and legs. If this was done outside of dance class, then of course we would be responsible for them.Also, they absolutely do not oversee who picks up. As on the first day I dropped off and my husband has picked her up and hadn't been there before. They barely knew my daughter and didn't stop to ask my husband his name or hers. I have never met her teacher and the young girl behind the desk either stays put or is helping others during pick up. I know it's a lot going on. I know someone would have to know location and dance times. I know it's a very packed room at pick up. But there's potential for many people to know this, and I think more diligence at pick up would be safer since we are dropping off our children and aren't always allowed or able to stay in the waiting room for them. Thanks again for making your views on child safety clear.
Sheila Gillett: The name says it all! Our daughter has attended classes at Pure Dance Works for 9 years! This past year she was also trained to help assist the teachers in some of the classes. She is loved, protected, professionally instructed, and encouraged to stretch her knowledge of dance as well as be challenged to grow physically, socially, and emotionally. The studio encourages dancer modesty and is taught in a safe environment where dancers make life-long friendships while also learning how they can have a positive impact on everyone around them. Communication between the studio and parents is absolutely superb!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the upcoming year!
Charlene Gerber: Very kind and professional. A little lacking in diversity, but overall a clean and good place for children to join a dance class. Madelyn is a warmhearted and patient dance teacher, and my daughter speaks very highly of her.
Jenn S: I have been bringing my granddaughter here for the past year and we love it. She is 3 years old and I like the positive, encouraging, environment she is in. This is the time to be building our children up and here at PureDanceWorks the teachers are doing just that - helping build confidence in our young ones! The class size ratio is great - for this year its been about 5-7 students to 2 teachers. Not sure of all class sizes however this was for the Sparkle 3. Being constantly on the go, I like that the costumes along with practice wear is all included in one monthly cost! We will be coming back next year!
Rachel Kennedy: My daughter is in the Dewdrop dance class at Pure Dance Works. The Dewdrop program is for kids age 18-36 months old; it's tailored for the little ones in a way that's imaginative and fun. It has been wonderful watching her learn and grow in the classroom. Her listening skills have improved and she is learning how to socialize, take turns, and share. She loves going to class, and so do I. It's been a great way for me to spend time and bond with my daughter.
Julie Amstutz: We love pure dance works! My 6 year old loves going to dance and performing at the recitals At Christmas and spring.
sarah smith: This is the sweetest dance studio!! My daughter loves going and has learned so much. They teach skills that apply to life outside of dance as well, I highly recommend!
Ashley Leonard: My daughter loves her ballet class! She looks forward to it every week and is always showing me new things she learned in class.Pure Dance Works is a very safe and comforting environment for little ones! As a parent you are always informed on what to expect each week in the studio. I would recommend Miss Tiina and her staff to anyone.
DANIELLA DELREAL: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueIs the best place to ours dancers.
zack russell: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueBoth of my girls love this place, I could not have chose any better dance studio. The staff is wonderful and would recommend to anyone who is wanting to sign their child up for dance classes.
Kristina Casselman: Positive:ProfessionalismThe only thing that I would like to see changed is their safety regulations after they dismiss the children from class. I've watched as children step outside to look for their parent without an adult accompanying them.

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437 E Berry St Suite 203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Chris Cleaver: I hear it's a good form of expertise and they also help elderly stretch and stay flexible
Elisa Bennett: We love everything about bringing our kids here The instruction is top notch. The atmosphere and other parents are amazing. It's such a nice laid back environment Kids dance for the love of dance instead of being competitive.
Michelle Spahr: LOVE FW Dance Collective. Wonderful teachers, creative shows and simply a warm, friendly and fun environment. Kids learn skills and routines in ways that foster love for dance and the arts.
GypsySoul Nicole: FWDC has been a place to heal and grow for myself and my 3 daughters.
Kaitlyn Bestul: What I love about FWDC is that they accept all types of people while still giving professional instruction! There really is something for everyone of all ages and abilities!
Heather Closson: Great class selections for all ages/abilities. Quality dance productions at an affordable price.
Gerald Ward: Our three year old daughter takes part in one of FWDC's Creative Movement classes and we absolutely love it. This organization is an amazing resource and it is run by energetic and enthusiastic people. They are a member of Arts United and are have a great space in the Hall Community Arts Center. We highly recommend this group.

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