South Valley Dance Arts

Well. unfortunately I don’t feel that overall my daughter has received 5-​star service after trying again, to attend another class and I feel it’s important to update my review with an honest account of how things currently run with regard to pre-​ballet classes on Saturdays.
Do not expect class A service. I fully acknowledge that after our first bad experience, the company did call and did invite us to attend another class during the week, however, those classes are held during normal, business hours so for a working parent, very difficult to attend without losing money or rearranging our schedule.
You are left with a Saturday morning class. We tried the class again, after assurance from the staff that our concerns were valid and with a thank you for bringing these concerns to them, followed by a promise that they would do their part to improve the experience of all in attendance.
I’ll admit, I was impressed that, as a group effort, things improved a bit. However, my biggest complaint had yet to be resolved. It’s a 45 minutes class. That’s what we want to pay for. For the second time, the class was interrupted and valuable instruction time was lost. We show up to class on time. We instill in our children to do the same and be responsible. When others come piling into the lobby spilling into the dance studio 33 minutes AFTER class has started, disrupt the class and act like nothing is wrong, that is a problem for me. It was unfortunate for our children who had to then cater and rearrange for the late comers. Had the doors been shut with a note that reminded those of class arrival times, I would have paid my dues and signed up for monthly classes, and brought two of my daughters friends with us to potentially join.
Do your research, ask the right questions. If a loose, casual, carefree setting with variable interruptions doesn’t bother you or your child, this would be for you. If you feel your child deserves to be taught ballet with respect, care and concern, where he/​she will have value and respect, you might want to try another class during the week or another local dance company.
I’m sorry Theresa, I admire you calling me. That’s good business. It’s just, not great.

South Valley Dance Arts provides nurturing and professional instruction for young dancers. My child has taken ballet with them for one year, participated in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital, and we are happily returning. Most of their classes take place at The Grange Hall on 4^th Street in Morgan Hill, which is an open and cheerful facility — parents are able to sit quietly on the sideline and observe the class. This was very refreshing as opposed to a prior studio in San Jose we’d tried, where parents had to watch the class on a TV monitor, because the class was «closed» (creepy!). SVDA is down-​to-​earth, and provides a positive atmosphere for kids to learn and enjoy dance!

Great experience gives young artists a step up. Hope more people can enjoy the Spring concert

My son and daughter have both danced with SVDA, and we have had such positive experiences with the wonderfully talented and caring staff!

I love this dance studio and everything it represents. Juliet is an amazing and inspiring teacher. This is where you need to go dance! Take your kids! Tell your friends! You’ll love it :)