Dance Deluxe

Gilbert, 929 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234 | ★ 4.2 (107 Review)

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Elizabeth Galloway

★ 5

My granddaughter have grown so much personal and in thier ability. They love it so much.

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Leonardo Lozz

★ 1

DO NOT GO HERE IT PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY PLEASE

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Kimberly Wildes

★ 5

Our daughter loves dancing here!!! The combo 2-3 class is so fun and she loves being able to do tap, ballet & tumble! And Teacher Claire is amazing with our daughter! She is very sweet and nurturing with her.

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Homero Hermosillo

★ 1

If I could give zero stars, I would.
I would strongly advise against doing business with Dance Deluxe. Our experience has been nothing but unprofessional, unethical, unorganized and frustrating. They have been deceitful about fees, restricting access to our payment records, and refusing to provide a clear breakdown of charges.

Despite their claim that we owed costume fees, I reviewed my payment records (before they suspiciously revoked my access to the parent portal) and confirmed that all costume fees had already been paid. When we challenged them on this, instead of addressing our concerns, they shut down communication and made it unnecessarily difficult—seemingly because we decided to discontinue dance.

Additionally, they are refusing to refund summer recital costume fees, yet won’t provide any information on when we can pick them up. If the recital fees won’t be refunded either, they should at least refund the remaining balance on our account. But instead of handling this professionally, they simply refuse to engage.

Beyond the financial issues, there is a lot of favoritism at this studio. Certain dancers and families are clearly prioritized, while others are treated unfairly. When concerns are brought up, the staff is always extremely defensive instead of being open to feedback or resolution.

Another major issue is their staffing. Instead of hiring experienced instructors, they rely on their older teenage dancers to teach classes. While some of these teens may be talented dancers, they are not trained teachers. I often found that if I wasn’t sitting outside the room, the young instructors wouldn’t effectively manage the class or keep students engaged. It’s completely unprofessional to expect parents to monitor the instructors just to ensure they do their jobs.

On top of that, the instructors are rude, unprofessional, and even make fun of students instead of creating a supportive learning environment. Rather than being encouraging, they act dismissively and unkindly toward certain dancers. No child should feel uncomfortable or belittled at a place that is supposed to foster growth and confidence.

The facility itself is also disgusting. Its like they never clean or sanitize the dance rooms or dressing rooms, and the whole place smells like urine and feet. For a place where kids are constantly moving, stretching, and sitting on the floors, basic hygiene should be a priority—but clearly, it isn’t.

A professional business should be willing to justify its charges, provide qualified instructors, and treat all customers with respect—even if they choose to leave. Instead, Dance Deluxe operates in a way that feels dishonest and retaliatory.

If you’re considering this studio, I’d strongly recommend looking elsewhere to avoid the same headaches we’ve experienced.

Also, be aware that they actively remove negative Google reviews to hide the truth about their business. For that reason I will also be posting this on Yelp, where they can't manipulate the reviews.

If anyone would like to reach out to me to discuss this further, feel free to contact me. I’m happy to share my experience in more detail.

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Brian Roberts

★ 1

Don't Ever Go Here Ever. Don't believe me, go to Yelp and see the reviews there. They try to keep their reviews off of here. My Kids were bullied and then they tried to bully us. We have emails and proof for ourselves. Google this is 100% Correct Review, go check yelp and see the reviews. I would give a Zero Star if I could. Btw, we have more people that will can post several more 1 star reviews for you Alexis. Google, I was a customer this review should not be removed, can't buy this review off. Horrible experience, don't ever take your kids here, EVER!!

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Michael Smith

★ 5

Amazing owners and Teachers. We have two daughters who attend and have enjoyed being a part of Dance Deluxe

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Megan's Meals

★ 1

My original review seems to have been deleted....that should raise some red flags. Be careful with this studio and don't make them upset. They will retaliate.

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Barbara Hodges

★ 5

Great assistance and customer service almost immediately, I was thoroughly impressed— treated with kindness, patience and understanding in regards to our situation!! So, I felt it best to make the effort to share the positive experience that I had with them! Don’t let anything negative detour you from giving this family-friendly studio a go! My daughter loved it!

Thank you, Dance Deluxe!

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seth carey

★ 5

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Austin Miller

★ 5

We have had 2 kids attend Dance Deluxe over the last 7 years and have had a great experience.

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Chelsey Fammartino

★ 5

I waited to post a review until we've been going at least a year. Not because they weren't all wonderful from the beginning, because they were, but I wanted to be able to have enough history to actually write something helpful.

I really like this studio a lot! I tried others, and they weren't as friendly, didn't seem to care about me but especially my children. This studio bothered to learn not only the name of my child who is in dance, but my other children as well. They're constantly made to feel important and special by all the staff, simply by being noticed and greeting them using their names.

On top of it all, they're very skilled teachers. My daughter has improved so much in just a year. I am very proud of all that she has accomplished through this studio. But I am even more happy with how happy she is. She asks me is she can live there sometimes (with our whole family of course haha). She's 4.

To sum this up. We love Dance Deluxe, and I think you will too!

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Fabio Moreira

★ 5

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Julie Gando

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing for just one year now and I’m just amazed how far she has come. People are shocked when they find out that she has never done any dance or gymnastics classes before signing up at Dance Deluxe last year. We like the staff and she has the most sweet, hardworking, nice kids on her team.

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Jessica Redwine

★ 5

My son loves Ms Jessie's Hip Hop/Tumble class at Dance Deluxe! Everyone there is so great, we just wish there was more seating for the parents who want to watch!

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maria pena

★ 5

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Jasmine Centeno

★ 5

My kids have been attending dance since they were 4years old. Dance Deluxe is our second home! I LOVE all the teachers and staff and Ms. Linda! They are all so kind and friendly and so understanding! Both my kids have grown so much in different areas such as Acro, ballet, Stretch classes ETC. They push our kids to the best of their abilities! I would recommend DD to just about anyone and everyone :) I’m so thankful for everything they do for my girls and I 🤗

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Kimberly Carr

★ 5

Our 3 year old daughter loved going to Dance Deluxe! The teachers and all the staff are wonderful. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. We absolutely recommend this studio.

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Bea Munoz

★ 5

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saira Qureshi

★ 5

I’m so impressed with the level of commitment and dedication the instructors give to their students. My daughter really loves this place and she’s been going here for 7 years. They have an excellent competitive program.

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victoria pasciullo

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 2.5 and she’s now 4. As you can imagine that’s a rough age to teach. Alexis has always gone above and beyond to make the experience for the kids magical! She’s also probably the most patient person I’ve ever met. My daughter begs to come here even on her days off. She also has classes with Ariel who is such an amazing teacher. And acro with Austin. Which most dance studios don’t offer acro, you have to find a gymnastic place outside of dance to learn tricks. This is a one stop shop which is very convenient for me! I always recommend this studio to anyone who’s looking for a great place to learn, grow as a dancer and really have fun! You most definitely feel like your apart of a big family in this studio. If I could give 10/10 I would!

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Tawnya Toft

★ 5

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Vrinda McGinnis

★ 5

Wonderful experience so far at Dance Deluxe! Great teachers!

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Dannon Brock

★ 5

I can’t say enough about Dance Deluxe so I’ll get started we have been going to Dance Deluxe for three seasons recreation/ glitter girls/ and Pre company our first Daughter is 6 and now we have our 2 yr Toddler in the 2’s class This place has become our Second home and we love everyone we have met here and consider them all Family. The owners are the Nicest people I have ever met and all of The teachers are top notch watching the two year old class is always painful and there’s at least one child always crying but Ms. Kelsey/Melissa/paisley are all so patient and great with these little ones while still maintaining the learning atmosphere mine my little one is a fireball that never slows down and cry’s a lot but they are always understanding and do great at lifting these little girls spirits. Miss Alexis, Miss Ariel, and Mr. Austin have been the best instructors and role models for my little girls. And Miss Brynn and miss Kelsey are just an Amazing addition to the squad when we started here it was just a thing to do to keep our energetic girl involved and happy and we had know idea it would turn into me becoming a full blown “Dance Dad” spending over 15 hours a week and loving every minute. I don’t know what we would do without this place. All these girls/boys grow so much and they Win and win a lot! And there is nothing greater than to see your child on stage and beaming with excitement. They only let me choose five stars but they deserve 10/10

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Dara Vazquez

★ 5

IMPORTANT
There is malicious harassment of this business from a family that is purposely trying to lower the studio online ratings to hurt the business out of spite for getting kicked out. If you want realistic reviews read only the ones which the studio doesn't point out that the fake accounts of kids who've never attended (often of people from other states) or go to Groupon since its more controlled because you have to actually pay to leave a review. One of the perpetrators actually admits he's been leaving multiple negative reviews that Google no longer allows him to submit anymore so he uses an alternate account.

The 5 stars I give are well deserved. My daughter has attended DD for the last year and I have been thoroughly impressed by her growth as a dancer and kid. She has learned valuable lessons such as being more confident, integrity to team commitments, and working hard towards goals, like getting her splits. The staff has been exceptional! I remember being impressed with Linda from my very first phone call. She answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly and emailed me to follow up. She remembered me and my daughter's name the day of our trial lesson and she lent Kira some ballet slippers. The staff is both professional and kind. You can tell they all love what they do! I believe this excellence in management fosters the environment the parents have here. There are no judgmental moms and prima donna dancers. The moms all support each other making usually stressful events such as competitions run smooth. It is such a pleasure to have my child in a safe environment for her esteem and that still trains to a high caliber skillfully. To see for yourself just look at their company videos on Youtube or their Facebook page.

Hope this helps mitigate the unfair cruelty this studio is experiencing.

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Chrissy Plassmen

★ 5

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Chrissy's Closet Reviews Ms. Sunshine

★ 5

The whole staff is incredible! They always make you feel at ease and very comfortable my daughter loves it

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Ryan McClure

★ 1

I have now attempted to leave a review on google multiple times and for whatever reason it won't show up. Do yourself a favor go to yelp and read those reviews for a more accurate information, for whatever reason I had to significantly trim my review down to get it to show and use my secondary account.

This studio has very shady practices, from offering a chance at free tuition for providing reviews, to lying about the age of my child at competitions. They sent cease and desist letters to multiple customers including us for simply reviewing them and posting about our personal experience on our own Facebook pages. (I provided picture proof in my yelp review) They have given new customers old solos, recycling dances year after year. yelling and belittling children, telling them they have ugly smiles. Just do yourself a favor and find a different studio this place is not worth it, and again I strongly suggest looking at yelp where the studio has less control over the reviews being posted.

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Christina Newman

★ 1

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Devon Mega

★ 1

We have been looking for a dance studio to enroll our daughter. We did the free trial to see if this studio and my daughter would be a good fit. I’m glad it was a free trial because I would NEVER pay money to this studio for how horrible and disrespectful the teacher is. The instructor was the owner of the studio (Alexis?) in my opinion if you are the owner you should have better business ethics and treat people with respect. She had an attitude and would roll her eyes when another little girl was crying. She kept telling me to just leave my daughter when she would cry and that it would be okay since I could just watch from outside. She made it appear as though the crying annoyed her. Now I know why she insists we parents wait outside and watch from outside the glass… so that she can tell and belittle the other little girls. How is this place still in business? Please the the time and read all the reviews. As most of the “good” reviews appear to be from friends or family of the owners and do your research. There is so many other dance studios that are much nicer than this one.

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Natalie Haas

★ 1

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Amanda Powell

★ 1

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Justin Morton

★ 1

Do NOT allow your children around these people. They charge unbelievable secret rates with no communication about charges beforehand and will absolutely not communicate about them after the moneys theirs. They also are incredibly unsympathetic towards children and have the parenting and discipline principles of a caveman. Do not associate with these people

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storm brewer

★ 1

Terrible owners. They record the locker rooms.

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Jessie g

★ 1

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Ashley Rodgers

★ 1

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Keyanna Wilson

★ 1

Worst dance studio ever!!

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Leslie Gonzales

★ 1

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Dan Valenzuela

★ 5

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Sonia Smith

★ 5

Great supportive atmosphere! My daughter loves it here!

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james denson

★ 5

We have two dancers, in their third season. We love their teachers and staff. They both love their time at the studio. We love watching them as they learn and progress. We all love the family atmosphere and value the top notch instruction they are receiving!

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Stacey Ewing

★ 5

So happy to be at such a wonderful studio where the kids can grow and make life long memories! My daughter had grown so much since joining this company and is only getting better! I’m so impressed by the skills she has learned and all the fun activities that they do along with hard work! Thank you for the individualized attention and family atmosphere! We love Dance Deluxe!

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Caitlin Gillett

★ 5

I love love love dance deluxe! It's a second home for me! The owner and staff is so nice and amazing! My 4 year old daughter loves going and always ask if it's dance day! We wouldn't go anywhere else!

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holly lee

★ 5

My daughter has been a dancer at Dance Deluxe for 8 years! We love the family that runs the studio and are grateful for all of the confidence and growth we have seen in our daughter through the years as a person and a dancer. Through hard work, dedication, and guidance from her teachers we are truly proud of all that she has done. She has learned so many valuable lessons about sticking with a team come what may. She continues to be inspired by the ecclectic teaching staff and encouraged to do and be her best. Thanks to the Jennings and the rest of the amazing teaching staff.

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Melissa Johnson

★ 5

This is my first experience with a dance studio and so far I'm loving it and daughter loves it too.

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Lindsey Lucas

★ 5

We love Dance Deluxe! Miss Jessie is the best teacher, so positive, uplifting, and welcoming. The staff is always welcoming.

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Bee Bubaarai

★ 5

My daughters love Dance Deluxe family. I have two girls who love ballet and dance and I have been looking for a great place and we found Dance Deluxe. They are very friendly and knows everyone’s names. I was surprised that they knew our daughters name from the first time. we just love this place.

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Vivianna Gonzalez

★ 5

My daughter has been with dance deluxe for 4 seasons now, she has grown so much and would not be where she is without the help of the amazing teachers, and staff.

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Saira Qureshi

★ 5

My daughter really loves coming here and she has been at the studio for about 6 years. The teachers are caring and kind. They push you to do your very best and they have an excellent competitive program. Come see for yourself! Dance Deluxe is the best!

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Evyannia McCoy (Evy)

★ 5

We love our studio! Both of my daughters have danced at Dance Deluxe since they were 2 and 3. Family owned (you can see them there teaching and running the studio everyday) with amazing teachers who really care about their students. Reminds me so much of the studio I grew up dancing at my entire childhood and teen years, and I’m just so glad we found a place like that here in the valley so our daughters get to experience the same safe and fun environment that becomes like a second home. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

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Devon Wilson-Torres

★ 5

This studio is a great place to introduce your child to dance. The initial commitment is very low cost (and usually you can find a Groupon) to try it out. The studio team is supporting and allow you opportunity to trial additional classes without paying. Most importantly, the vibe is super chill here. They are accepting of all kids and parents.

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Jenni S

★ 5

Dance deluxe has been such a wonderful safe place for my son and daughter. They have gained great confidence with learning a different variety of dance styles. They are also family ran and are wonderful people to be around. We love dance deluxe!

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Jessica Quintero

★ 5

My daughter loves the ballet/jazz class on Thursday afternoons. She has made lots of friends

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mikayla Odell

★ 5

Dance Deluxe has become a home away from home for our daughters. With starting there with the once-a-week Rec. class for both of our girls on pre-company teams 4 years later. We couldn't be more proud of the dedication and perseverance they have built through DD. All while making lifelong friendships with teammates and amazing memories. We are so blessed to trust Alexis and her wonderful family with our girls. We wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

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Tanya Flocken

★ 5

This dance studio is amazing. I love how friendly everyone is and how much my daughter loves going to dance class.

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Andrea Mateen

★ 5

Dance Deluxe has been amazing. My daughter loves her dance class on Tuesday evening. The company and all of the employees are very caring and flexible.

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Allison Merritt

★ 5

Dance deluxe is amazing. The teachers are super cute and helpful and the recitals are well organized. Good prices too!

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Lenka Zakaria

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing in Dance Deluxe for 2 years now. She started in recreational classes and then moved to the team. I’m very impressed how much her skills improved over those 2 years! Her teachers are dedicated, professional and friendly. They really care about their students and want them to do their best. My daughter made lot of friends here and is very happy. I would highly recommend this studio.

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Kaitlin Quintanilla

★ 5

My daughter and son have attended Dance Deluxe since their debut in 2016. We have always been delighted with the values, excellence and knowledge that is displayed by all the staff, and the studio feels like a second home to all of us. Both of my kids have improved in all of the genres each year, have competed on a National level and have both attained National Champion status. What they have learned at Dance Deluxe has benefited so many other aspects of their lives, as well - teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, courtesy and professional behavior towards everyone - the list goes on and on. They have learned all dance styles - from classic ballet, tap, hip hop, ballroom, contemporary, lyrical, acro and Pom. I’m looking forward to the years to come!!

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Danielle McCall

★ 5

My daughter has flourished under the teaching of MissJesse. Miss Jesse is very patient with the younger kids yet still gives individualized attention to each child. The atmosphere is open and welcoming to everyone. The price for lessons is so reasonable I highly recommend Dance Deluxe to any family thinking of trying dance class.

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Brittany Louderback

★ 5

We have been going to Dance Deluxe for about 2 years now and love it! The teachers are amazing and so kind to the students. They treat you like you’re family. Their talent truly shows when going to competitions! Give them a try, you won’t regret it!

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Brittany Mullan

★ 5

This is our 4th year at Dance Deluxe and with three girls on three different teams, it’s quickly become our second home! So much so that when one kid has dance that day, the other ones want to be there just to hang out! We’ve referred several families here that have also found a love for the DD family!

My girls absolutely love their teachers! They take the time to get to know each one of them and their strengths/weaknesses and work diligently to help them grow. They treat them respectfully, while giving them opportunities and pushing them to their fullest potential. Not only have my girls made friendships, both my husband and I have made friends that we now consider some of our closest! Additionally, the close-knit family feel makes my children feel safe when I am not there. There are cameras throughout the studio in public spaces (hallways, the coed and open locker room), while also giving children privacy without cameras in the restrooms and private dressing rooms.

While I’ve read some of the recent reviews, I would urge anyone interested in Dance Deluxe to come try them out for yourselves. It’s easy for anyone to post a review that isn’t a true representation of a business, rather it’s inaccurate information OR reviews made by someone that hasn’t even attended the studio. We’ve loved our time here and look forward to what’s to come! :)

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Misty Rowe

★ 5

Our girls love dance deluxe!!!

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Lindsay Francour

★ 5

My daughter is 4 and in dance for her first time and she is LOVING it!! She loves her teachers and looks forward to going twice a week.

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Kylie Mensinger

★ 5

This is our second season/year at Dance Deluxe and we couldn’t be more proud to train at this studio! Linda, Alexis, Austin, and all members of the staff are amazing and really treat you like family. Not to mention our daughters progress and growth from last year to this year has been substantial and we can’t wait to see what else she accomplishes individually and with her teammates!

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Marcellina Martinez

★ 5

I can't say enough about this dance studio. My daughter and I love it here. This is her second season at the studio and she has learned so much from all the instructors. I love that they see her for who she is and her dance abilities. The owners/instructors are personable welcoming. They care about the safety of all their dancers and encourage them to shine.

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Michelle Sampson

★ 5

Best dance studio ever!! My daughter loves all of the teachers!!!

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Heather Costa

★ 5

We have been going to Dance Deluxe for 6 years now and we absolutely love it! The owner and staff are so patient and loving with the kids. My kids have grown so much over the years and we are so happy to be part of this studio.

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Whitney Johansen

★ 5

We love going to Dance Deluxe. The staff are all so kind and helpful and the girls are learning so much!

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Jenna Kinion

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing here for 3 years now. She started as a recreational dancer and is now on the company team. The teachers are all amazing and my daughter has grown so much as a dancer. I love that this dance school allows parents to watch and that they have high expectations for their dancers.

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Kelly Gillett

★ 5

We love love love dance deluxe! my 4 year old daughter has been dancing at the studio for 2 years now and absolutely loves it! We won’t go to any other studio! You won’t be disappointed here!

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Kymberli Campbell

★ 5

We have been going to dance deluxe for just over a year, my daughter loves her teachers and the classes she participates in. The staff has been nothing short of understanding and helpful. My daughter had learned a lot in her short time here and is excited to continue learning.

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Valerie DeVore

★ 5

My daughter has been attending Dance Deluxe for 2 years and participates on a dance team. She loves coming here!!! The teachers are amazing. Miss Jesse makes everyone smile, the parents and kids. She is amazing with the little ones, and has the ability to teach them choreography. Her energy is off the charts. My daughter loves Miss Alexis, who also has the ability to work with the little ones by keeping the class fun as well as teaching the kids how to dance. She is great with kids, and I’ve even asked her advice because she’s so good with the kids. The routines she creates are so cute and you can’t help but smile. Since the minute I signed up for DD, I’ve felt like family. Linda at the front desk has always made me feel welcome, she’s engaging with my daughter, and has been super helpful addressing all my questions. It’s a great studio and we love it here.

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Kendra Powers

★ 5

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Ashly magallon

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing at dance deluxe for three years now and the growth she has had from the amazing training that dance deluxe provides is amazing! Not only do they provide amazing training but the sense of community and family -like environment you receive from them is unmatched. All of the teachers there genuinely care for all their students. My daughter and I both feel so lucky to have found this studio! If your looking for a studio I HIGHLY recommend!

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Shannon Smith-Contreras

★ 5

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John Bianchina

★ 5

I met Austin through a mutual business connection and believe Austin is someone who cares about his students. He has an ethical outlook on business and I can highly recommend him and Dance Deluxe

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Michelle Villarreal

★ 1

I wanted to look into taking my child here. It seemed good at first, once I started reading these reviews. NEVER would I let my child come to this place, you should be ashamed of yourselves recording children in locker rooms. I called several times up here to arrange a meeting for a tour, and was met with nothing but harassing remarks from employees. At that the one time I did go in I was snapped at by someone who I later found out was family to the owners. I will never bring my children around people like you in general for this type of treatment. I hope you have the day you deserve.

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Lorna Dela Cruz

★ 1

I am very dissappointed with the fact that privacy is not one of their priority, CCTV in changing rooms are invasion of their privacy, won't trust this one.

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Alexys Taylor

★ 1

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Allison L.

★ 5

*UPDATE: they do NOT record kids changing. The PUBLIC, OPEN and CO ED “locker room” is recorded, this is NOT where kids change. It’s a room where they all hang out, eat and store their stuff and that’s it. There are PRIVATE changing areas and private bathrooms. The narrative that’s being posted is completely wrong and misleading.

My girls have been dancing here for the last 5 years and we love it! All the teachers have their own strengths and really connect with their students. Dance deluxe is a family run business so there is a family feel at the studio which I love. Last season we were there 6 days a week and my girls never once complained, they always looked forward to going to the studio. Their best friends are from the studio and they’ve all grown up together over the years. I also love the big windows in each classroom that allow parents to watch their kids and see what’s going on.

The training the kids receive here is top notch, which shows during competition season when they rack up wins. I always have parents from other studios come up to us during a competition and comment on how crazy good the kids looked on stage and they can’t believe how young they are.

In regards to some of the negative reviews, just remember there’s always 2 sides to every story ;)

I can’t say enough good things about dance deluxe and I recommend them to everyone!

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Erika Mesa

★ 1

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Carrie Case

★ 1

Stay away! Very unprofessional owners who are completely caught up in and feed off of family drama! They've forced their terminally ill grandchild into bogus treatments in MEXICO!!!! Now they are not allowed to see these 2 grandchildren so they consistently harass the kids parents...

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Mary Denson

★ 5

My Granddaughters have been dancing at Dance Deluxe for 3 years. We love the family atmosphere. I also love that they have viewing windows to watch the kids in class. The kids absolutely adore their teachers. The staff is amazing.

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lacey rosson

★ 5

We have been here 3 years and we love it! Every teacher and staff is so nice! I love the family atmosphere and my daughter has excelled so much and loves it here so much I’m so glad And thankful we found this place!

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Brianna Alkire

★ 5

So awful to see this false negative reviews when it’s the complete opposite! Dance Deluxe is the best studio in AZ! You will not be disappointed when you sign your child up for dance lessons! They even offer a trial just to see how the classes are ran. They have nothing to hide. They are dedicated and very family oriented! The pricing is fair as any dance studio can be pricey. They all have backgrounds in dance and know what they are doing! My daughter has been there for 4 years and she feels very loved and accepted there. She’s trained, supported, respected, and appreciated there. Before you make any judgment based off a bad review please give it a shot! We love DD!

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gavin OLD EMAIL

★ 5

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Jaclyn McClure

★ 1

**EDIT: Unfortunately, in a short two year time frame our feelings for the studio and the entire staff has changed dramatically. After the studio expanded, toxic people, partners with the studio staff and director quickly led to a decline in service.
The first thing we noticed was that a lot of the songs and dances were reused. Not only beginner level recreational holiday dances but top level solo, and group dances too. We saw the same dances multiple years in a row. We became more concerned with their teaching style which consists of very little hands-on teaching or visual execution of the skill. It mostly consists of pitting children against each other and negative reamformance. As my children grew, it became more apparent they did not know how to properly train children older than ten years old. At times even saying "at ten kids turn into brats and they're hard to train". I've seen the staff pick on and even berate children in class for non-dance related issues in front of their classmates.
Often I would overhear the front desk staff and specific parents participating in talking poorly about families. Not only about the children's parents but also the children themselves. There was obvious favoritism in the dances and the way they treated children and parents. I've seen the staff change kids' earned placement in dances due to disagreements with their parents. The immature behavior created a disconnect between the staff and parents as well as a division among parents and kids. The front desk staff encouraged the division by warning parents to stay away from other parents. As well as threatening parents, that they are on the wrong side and they should "be careful".
The staff condones physical violence from parents allowing them to act like bodyguards while sitting in the front office area. I've seen a parent physically pin another parent to the counter with their body, while yelling awful and inappropriate things during business hours. The staff did nothing about it and quickly made fun of the parent who got bullied.
We are beyond sadden by how quickly things decline and truly heartbroken by the lack of concerns for all the children's wellbeing. You can clearly see recently the studio has asked parents to combat the bad reviews, by the flood of new reviews in a matter of hours. Just as they did a few years back, when I wrote my first reviews. Mind you these are the same parents who have helped to create the toxic and unhealthy environment.If you're looking for a real "Dance Mom" experience; backstabbing,catty moms, toxic teachers and mediocre technique training, then this place might be a great fit!! However, if you're looking for top notch training, an inclusive environment and raising positive and productive children this is not the place. **

I have a son and daughter attended classes there last season! We loved it!! The teacher are awesome with the kids. They a friendly and firm. They are great at setting expectations, working hard and encouraging them during practice and then celebrating in the student's success when they accomplish their goals. The entire staff is super friendly and they all get to know you on a first name basis. We can't wait until next season!!

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LINDSEY BONGIORNO

★ 5

My daughter started at Dance Deluxe a year ago after being at a different studio for over 5 years and we are so happy we made the switch! We have since enrolled my younger daughter as well. It is a family owned business and all the owners work incredibly hard to provide a safe, encouraging and supportive environment. I have also seen so much improvement in my daughter's skill level in the last year, thanks to their great and attentive training.
The studio has viewing windows so parents can watch if they would like, I appreciate this so much as it really made me more comfortable to know what is going on during classes, especially when we were new to the studio.
Over our first few months at the studio the owners made it a point to check in with me to make sure that my dancer was happy, felt welcomed and was being treated nicely. I appreciated this so much as it shows they do care about the well being of each dancer.
The studio is very organized and has been great with communication. I always knew what was expected of us and when, as far as costs, competition schedules and other important information needed.
My daughters have been very happy since we joined this studio and it has been nothing but a positive experience.
Definitely glad we made the decision to join the Dance Deluxe family!

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Emily Greinke

★ 5

Absolutely love the studio and teachers! My daughter has learned so much within her first year and continues to learn!

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Jerry Rasmussen

★ 1

Costs were not clearly outlined at beginning when we enrolled our daughter. On top of the very high monthly costs, we ended up paying an additional 500 + dollars for costumes amd other acceasories amd those costs were never explained to us. Very poor communication from office staff. It almost seemed like they didnt want to talk to us at all. "Just drop off your kid and pay what we tell you to pay" That doesnt work for me. Especially when all the extra fees keep adding up. Monthly tuituon goes up also over a hundred bucks. Yikes. No thanks. On the positive side, classes werw ok, nothing super spectacular, but not bad either. Better communication of costs up front could be very helpful. However it seems that the office manager appears to havesome kind of social interaction issues. When my Wife asked a question about when the next recital was she told my Wife "You're scaring me. Thats just uncalled for and not a good way to retain business. Important to note that if they are closed for breaks you pay anyways, the full monthly tuition.

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Jordan Novak

★ 5

Other reviewers have mentioned the friendly staff and the incredibly involved family that owns and runs the studio. They find excellent teachers for the dancers and they have created a really, really good environment.

One of the things we love best is how the kids are treated. The owner and all of the teachers are always supportive to the kids and do such a great job at encouraging and helping each child to do their best.

The dance rooms at the studio all have a large window to the hallway where there is seating for the parents to watch their dancers, and the dancers can see the parents watching. This seemingly minor detail really helps the parents to stay involved and supportive, and it illustrates the transparent, open, and loving atmosphere that Dance Deluxe nurtures among their talented staff and students.

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Dan DeAnda

★ 5

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Jessica Collins

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing since the age of 3 at another studio. We just completed our first year at Dance Deluxe. Let me tell you the amount of training she’s received and the quality of training in the past year has surpassed the three years she was previously dancing. All thanks to Dance Deluxe!

The training and costumes are always amazing. The techniques/performance demonstrated by the dancers is phenomenal. Dance Deluxe is a studio that is highly respected. You should absolutely check it out if you're looking for next level training for your dancer!

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Kristi Ross

★ 5

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Jennifer&Garrett Bias

★ 5

Fun dance studio for kids, very accommodating and friendly. My girls love it

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Kristi Taylor

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing at Dance Deluxe since they opened and she was 3 years old. She absolutely adores all of the teachers and staff. The teachers are knowledgeable, skilled, firm and fun. They create great relationships with each of their students and they genuinely care about seeing all of them grow and succeed. This studio truly has a family feel and we love being part of it!

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Clarissa Bailey

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing at this studio since it opened, and she has been dancing with the owner since she was 2! I have seen so much growth in her, not only as a dancer, but as a person too. I have never been disappointed with my daughters dance instruction and I have always enjoyed watching the teachers teach. They truly love what they do and that’s so important. We are lucky to have found such a wonderful studio, they’re like our family!

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Maria Figueroa

★ 5

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Elena Flores Lerma

★ 5

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Marlene Gonzalez

★ 5

Love this studio they care our kids

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Andy Gonzales

★ 5

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Ricardo Diaz

★ 5

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Holly Lee

★ 5

I been going to dance deluxe now for 2 years. The teachers there are extremely helpful, happy, and friendly. I am on the sapphire team and have lots of fun learning dances from the teachers I couldn’t have attended a better dance studio❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Violet Calabrese

★ 5

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Alicia C.

★ 5

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Brooklynn Ray

★ 5

I love you guys I couldn't ask for a better studio. Thank you so much dance deluxe

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Jessica Lioi

★ 5

I have two girls and one boy attending Dance Deluxe. They love every minute. The teachers are enthusiastic, caring, joyful, attentive and knowledgeable. Its always pleasurable to deal with any person at the studio, whether for a bill, or a sign up or because someone forgot their shoes. I especially loved the recital. It was exactly the right balance of performance/ rehearsal/ pride/ choreography / costumes, without the crazy cost, rules, and inappropriate dancing that I have seen elsewhere.

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