Starstruck Dance Studio

I honestly enjoy this studio. My only complaint is I wish my child had more then one day for that specific class. But the teachers are great the front desk staff is awesome Shannon is a great teacher who has tons of experience. A lot of people have such negative to say but realisticly dance isn’t a cheap sport/​activity. If anyone has something to say compare and contrast. And go else where. My child enjoys being here they are good with her and she is learning and that’s what matters. Its not a washed up studio where they have so many kids they don’t know me or my child they know enough to cater to her and her needs. I would highly recommend this studio.

I was deployed through my daughters first recital work up and my wife had (what seemed to me) tall tales and exaggerated stories. Anyhow, I came back and took the reins and let me tell you. She wasn’t exaggerating at all and actually only telling me less than what was really going on so I wouldn’t flip out.
The 80 dollars a month for two classes at three years old is just rediculous however, that’s the price you have to shell out when there isn’t anyone else around. So I thought what else can be next. Well the cost for dance outfits that my daughter can’t fit in becuase it requires tailoring which the amount we paid doesn’t account for. So then the next thing is the studio being closed on the hoilidays however not making the day up nor offering a prorated amount for loss of the day. This has happened twice since the start of this season (Jan 2012) with no rhyme or reason. Next is the staff…
There is one particular young lady who works the front desk who oversees the payments and what not. I’ve yet to be greeted by anything other than, your payment for the month is due. How would you like pay it? Can I get a hey, hi, or even a f*ck you? Anyhow, then there is the owner of this racketeering business. I’ve seen her about half of once and even then it was in her vehicle not in the studio. I’m a big fan of looking the part and some of these instructors need to partake in their own classes and drop a few leotard sizes. I almost died laughing watching an instructor do something and witness her core give out on her and made for an awkward landing. Extremely funny. Then there is one young lady who I will name. I believe its Kelly. She’s an awesome young lady, charismatic, and seems to know what’s going on. She’s good with the little ones and ive seen her mix it in with the older ones as well.
Waters from the local supermarket will run one one full dollar as if they’re not already squeezing enough out of you. They used to offer these old school juices for half a dollar however since gas went up I don’t see them coming in any longer.
I can’t tell you the last time the studio. was painted, floors swept, mopped, and buffed, or the bathrooms maintained. The seats are super beyond uncomfortable, and participation from parents is null null and void.
If you’re a parent and you’re reading this and you plan to enroll your child please don’t use this as a daycare. I hate being the only parent there seeing your child’s face frown when I’m there for my daughter and what not, providing snacks and drinks. Be there for your children please. They love just having you within arms length. However, you’ll do what you choose.
Since this is the only spot with fifty miles its gotta do the job however, I’ve seen and been to other studios and they in no way, shape, or form. Do yourself a favor and watch the instructors and take your child home and mimic what they do on the many off days you’ll have between these once a week classes which is another downfall to this place.
If you’re an instructor here, staff, or the like and do not appreciate my rating, come see me, and talk to me so we can get things straightened out so everyone can be happy.

My feeling about this company is that they nickel and dime you to the extreme. You end up paying way too much for the mediocre-​poor quality you get, and the only decent teacher there is leaving.
The classes were $ 40/​mo which doesn’t seem so bad to me, but after you add in the cost of the recital outfit, the professional photographs, the finale shirt, the tickets to the recitals (yes they do two, so they expect you to pay $ 10/​person both times… with NO FREE TICKET FOR EITHER PARENT… not even one), $ 30 for a video of the recital, the $ 2 charge for a pathetic program that should be free… it just gets ridiculous.
They blocked off the moms who were helping behind the scenes from seeing the performance from an easy entrance, and made us walk around the building to catch a quick glimpse of the dance, then we had to rush back and sit in the back again until it was over. There was no video taping allowed during the recital, and they made you pay $ 30 for a «professional» video. When you have a 3 year old trying out ballet… this just gets insane.
I liked the teacher my daughter had, Kelley, but every other teacher there seems incompetent based on the clear performance distinction during the recital, between classes taught by Kelley, and the other classes. Especially with Kelley leaving, I definitely will NOT be re-​enrolling my daughter here, and am very sad about it since there seems to be no other local ballet studio…