★ 5

My daughter is approaching the end of her first season of dance (preschool combo) with Ms. Missy, and we have had a very positive experience.

Missy's passion for dance is infectious and my daughter has so much fun in class, as well as outside of class. Every bar in an elevator is now a dance bar to practice her shuffle. She has woken up and immediately wanted to start practicing dance moves and her recital dance. She enjoys playing "dance class" has "taught" me how to shuffle multiple occasions.

The structure in class has had a positive impact on my daughter and we have noticed her responding better to structure in other settings. I appreciate Missy's respect for, and maintenance of, the learning environment for her students.

I am grateful that my daughters entrance in to dance has been under the tutelage of Ms. Missy.

Source: Google

★ 5

This is in regard to the review written a few days ago by Jennifer W:

Missy taught all three of my children dance for years, including competitively, and has also taught several children I’ve had enrolled in my In-Home Licensed Child Care over the years. Missy played a HUGE part in instilling a love of dance particularly in my son, starting when he was just two years old, and he is still a dancer at the age of 32. Dance has been a significant part of my families life for years and my kids have had numerous dance instructors, not only in-studio but also at conventions, master classes, high school & collegiate levels. Missy is right there amongst the best of all the instructors my kids have encountered. Her dedication, kindness, patience, organizational skills and fun-loving personality are an asset to the dance community. Just about everywhere Missy goes in the community she runs into kids who love and admire her as a result of her teaching them in the past or teaching them currently. I’ve seen it for years.

The review posted by Jennifer W is completely unbelievable. Missy has had the same rules in her class for years. Rules that parents appreciate as they help teach our children to follow rules, learn to not be disruptive, learn to be patient and take turns, be courteous to their teachers and to their peers, etc., all while also having fun and learning the amazing skills of a beautiful art form. Children thrive when they are given boundaries, rules and consistency. If Jennifer does not want this type of benefit for her child, she would be much better off taking said child to an open gym time at the rec center where her child can run and play freely rather than disrupting a class by going in and out of the dance room as she pleases.

Additionally, the “crying so much she got a rash on her face” is most likely a result of experiencing her mom screaming profanities at Missy (repeatedly using the F word, along with the C word and B word as her form of communication in front of a room full of three year olds) rather than from having to follow a simple “do not disturb the rest of the class when the music is on and I am in the process of instructing” rule. God help this little girls future school teachers and her classmates since this is how her mom chooses to handle herself.

Lastly, another great quality of Missys is that she is always HONEST.

Source: Google

★ 5

This is my daughters first time ever here at “A dance place” , I’ve never heard of this place to be honest until a random person from my work environment recommended me Missy. She had so many good things to say about Missy, so I said why not. I signed up here specifically looking for Missy and my daughter absolutely ADORES HER! She is so patient and gentle, she tends to give not only my daughter but the rest of the students in her class undivided attention and care. It gives me so much joy that my daughter wants to go to dance class everyday with “miss Missy” as she calls her. This is our forever home and can’t wait to see my daughter grow with “Miss Missy” thank you Missy!

Source: Google

★ 5

Our daughter started her first ever dance experience in the Preschool combo earlier this year with Missy and loved it, so we enrolled her again. Missy is so patient, loving, supportive and welcomes the littles with a smile. Our daughter sure does enjoy getting her 2 stamps at the end of class. From my experience so far, they have been prompt and great with communicating, addressing any issues, and helping with enrollments when needed.

Source: Google

★ 1

First off I’d like to say Amber, the owner was lovely to talk to during my awful experience so this isn’t on her. That being said, I’m going to make this as fair and straightforward as possible (although you’ll hear “that’s not the story I heard”) the teacher Missy made my 3 year old daughter cry so hard she got a rash on her face. Here’s what happened- Missy stated her rules to my daughter, which were that she cannot come in the room once the music starts (I even explained that to my daughter myself). Right before the music started, my daughter got up the courage to go into the room but Missy quickly rushed her out of the room and closed the door on her face (this was before the music started) causing her to bawl. About 10 minutes later my daughter tried it again and Missy shook her head and said get out in a rude tone (a mom sitting by the door heard “I’m not down, get out!”) My daughter ran out crying even harder. Now mind you Amber is saying this is not the story she’s been told so I told her to check the cameras which she said isn’t doable. Also not to mention, when I told her 2 other moms pulled their kids from her class, she said “yeah I looked that up and that’s not true.” When 2 moms told me that themselves. Now if a child is acting irrational out of anger or a temper tantrum then that’s one thing, but when they’re scared, that’s not how an adult goes about handling it. She was rude & harsh to a 3 year old who was just scared to go in.

So I went in and cussed Missy out in front of her students and parents. After getting a call from Amber and talking over the course of 3 days, (Amber stating she heard differently so I stated to look at the cameras but she said that’s not possible) I told her I wanted Missy to apologize to my daughter’s face and if she felt safer I would have my husband go, so I wouldn’t be on the premises. I even told Amber that I would happily apologize to Missy and the parents and kids for using foul language & yelling in front of the kids. Amber said that Missy does not want to apologize to my daughter because she feels as if she did “truly nothing wrong.” So I guess closing the door in a 3 year olds face + rudely & harshly telling her to get out and making her cry is ok. Mind you, the very first day my daughter was nervous and she wouldn’t allow me in there to comfort (same with other parents as well who’s kids were scared) even though a 3 your old being throw into a new environment with new people is a lot for their young and developing minds & emotions to handle. The second time my daughter loved it and had so much fun. The time after that her demeanor changed during the class, and after, she didn’t want to go back in but after some convincing, she did. Then the last time is when this happened.

If she had approached this situation differently & talked to my daughter stating her rules and gently telling her she didn’t follow them so we can wait until ballet to try again, this would have gone in a completely different direction. Also, how is it fair for parents to be paying per class but the teacher won’t let them in when dealing with something like this?

At the beginning, I even backed Missy up by gently explaining the rules. Unfortunately, this entire situation has made my three-year-old hate dance & overall broke her heart. During this entire situation, I was told by 2 other moms that they pulled their children from her class due to her treatment to them. I’m not saying don’t go here, I’m just saying be wary of this teacher and maybe go with a different one.

At the end of the day, it’s not ok for a teacher to not allow your child (or their parent when needed) in the class room (which you pay $50 per class for) due to them being nervous, scared, worried, etc. How is this type of treatment deemed ok & to say “she feels as if she truly did nothing wrong”? Unacceptable. Now I’ve heard amazing things about the other teachers. As stated before, I’m not saying stay away, I’m just putting my experience out there as a fair warning when picking a teacher.

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google

★ 5

A Dance Place has been a cornerstone for my family for years. The dedication of the Walkers to build not only a high-quality dance studio, but an environment where everyone is treated like family is why I would not want to be anywhere else. My daughter has grown immensely through the work of the ADP staff, in her dance ability as well as confidence and self-esteem. The atmosphere they create permeates the dance group – I am continually impressed at how the seasoned dancers care for and lead the younger group, creating a great sense of community and friendship. My daughters life revolves around her ADP dance family, and she would not want it any other way.

Regarding a review by Jonathon Friedl – It is disappointing that your own pathetic behavior is something you chose to paint on someone else. As an audience member who saw the altercation, it was unfortunate that you chose to make a scene directly before your daughters recital. After being told by both the theater, and studio that using a giant camera (production level stuff, not a small item – this thing had the furry mic boom and a bag so large it blocked the entire aisle) in the front rows would not be allowed, you proceeded to be irate and curse at those around you. I saw them offer for you to move off to the side, or in back where the actual professionals video from, and that apparently was not good enough – after putting it away so the show could start, you got the camera out and used it anyway.
Hopefully you eventually grow up, and your family doesn’t have to perpetually deal with the fallout from all of your altercations. (I have reviewed your feedback left for others and see you continuously have issues with many different people and businesses – I think everyone can figure out what the common thread is.) Maybe therapy?

Source: Google

★ 1

Two words describe the owners- Spiteful and vindictive.

Today should have been a very special day for my family and I. My two oldest daughters had been taking dance classes at the Dance Place for about six months and today was the day of their first dance recital. The recital was held at the Greeley Rec Center Theater. When my wife and I, with our 3 youngest, came to the theater, we brought our camcorder in the hopes of recording the event. After we took our seats, an usher approached us and looked disapprovingly at our camera. “Have you checked with the studio that you’re allowed to record?” I was a bit taken back. I would be recording my children's dance recital regardless. Nothing in the studio program or the theater's policy said anything about not being allowed to record the performance. When I told the usher as much, she seemed very annoyed and hurried away. A few minutes later, she returned with the studio owner’s husband who told me that I could only record with my cell phone, not a camcorder. When I refused, he yelled loud enough for everyone to hear "FINE, I'M CALLING THE POLICE!" Imagine, trying to record your daughter's dance recital and the owner of the studio is telling you they will call the police! When I insisted that I would be recording my child, like every other parent in the audience did on their phones, he left and returned with the studio owner. Then things got creepy. She told me my camera violated fire code and if I didn’t put it away she would pull my children from the performance and make them watch it from beside the stage

It was the pettiest, most vindictive thing I’ve ever experienced. Who would do that?

If you’re considering placing your children in dance classes, find someone else. I wouldn’t leave my children alone with either one of these people.

Edit*- Your below response is a particularly creative interpretation of events. Given what we've experienced, I truly believe you should reconsider working with children. Thankfully you'll never be in the same room with mine again.

Source: Google

★ 5

This was our first year with A Dance Place and I cannot say enough good things! My daughter loved her class and her teacher. The recital was so well put together—you can tell the people who run the show really care about what they do. We cannot wait for another year of dance class to start again!

Source: Google

★ 5

I have loved being a part of the Dance Place family for the last 3 years. Amber puts so much work into the studio and after the last 3 years with my oldest, I am so excited to put my other three kids in next year too!

Source: Google

★ 5

We just experienced our 6th dance recital with A Dance Place over the weekend. We have two daughters that performed and this was our first with our 3 year old. We all had such a great time. It was nice to have the recitals split and not all grouped in one show, it allowed us for the first time to sit up close and we really enjoyed it. We have noticed year over year improvement in our daughters dance skills. A dance place has given our daughters a fun enjoyable experience while also challenging them and helping them improve their abilities as dancers and people. We have had many instructors over the years and they have all been professional and courteous while creating a fun, safe, and challenging environment to learn dance skills. They have options for all types of dancers from purely extra curricular too competitive. Each instructor we have had deserves 5 stars as well as the studio. (The owners has personally taught each of my daughters and we can’t say enough good things about her and her classes) We highly recommend A dance place and look forward to having our daughters continue to grow and develop.

Source: Google

★ 5

Update:

I too would like to address the above comment and negative review. I too was in the audience for the above mentioned recital on 6/10/23. I was seated far enough away, that I saw an altercation take place, (which I’m assuming this is in regards to.) however, did not hear clearly anything that was spoken. I have 2 sons that have danced at A Dance Place the past 2 years. I just felt necessary to share as a fellow parent to clarify that I was well aware of the policy that no videography equipment was allowed during the recitals. We have been made aware that included in our paid recital fee we get a free downloadable professional video (we do not have to pay extra). Also we are allowed to come to the dress rehearsal a few days prior and could record however we please at that time.

Our time at A Dance Place has been exceptional. The staff and teachers truly love the kids and dance. The community and family culture is what will keep my boys dancing there for as long as they continue to peruse it! Thank you for putting on an amazing show!

Source: Google

★ 5

UPDATE:
This is in regards to the negative review posted about an incident that occurred at yesterday dance recital 6/20/23. As someone watching the whole thing from the row in front of you sir, I can assure you and everyone else reading that review that is not how things transpired. First off, you didn’t simply walk in with a camcorder. This was a professional piece of equipment with a literal boom on it. Which seemed pretty excessive for a dance recital. My daughter, who is similar in age as yours, was in 10 dances over the course of two days and I didn’t record once because of the video offered to us through a dance place. That being said, the UCCC (not the Greeley Rec center theater) staff was very patient with you and asked you repeatedly to put it away or move to the back. Quortney Walker offered you the same option and you even got up with him so he could show you exactly where you could sit to be able to record. When you continued to refused and say some pretty gross words, is then when Quortney ASKED you if you’d like him to call the cops, in a pretty calm tone, to which you said yes. As someone who knows Amber very well, as she has taught dance to my daughters over the last 8 years, I can assure you that nasty and spiteful is something she is not. It was quite the opposite as you chose to use fowl language. I think she was pretty forgiving because if it was up to me, I would have asked you to take your daughters home right then and there. To slander her by calling her “creepy” or saying you wouldn’t leave your children alone with her is laughable. My daughter at 7, is a competitive level dancer with Amber and has spent many, many, many hours with her and her whole family and there is no one I would trust more with my child than the Walkers. It’s a shame YOU ruined your daughters special day with your selfishness.

Both my daughters have been at A Dance Place since they were two, and we’ve been there for 5 years. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s an amazing dance studio where I see constant growth from my daughters. We are truly a family and it’s such a great community to be apart of.

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google

★ 5

Amazing people that pour so much dedication and love into the lives of our kids all for the love of dance. They all are so special to our family!

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter has danced with ADP since she was two years old. They have treated her with the utmost respect and have helped her confidence grow as not only a dancer but also with music theater. Amber and Candace are amazing teachers and love all of their students as if they were their own. During this last crazy year they have gone above and beyond to keep these kids dancing and doing what they love. I can go on and on.... just know that when you trust them with your children love, kindness, support and respect is what you will get. ❤️

Source: Google

★ 5

Both of our kids have absolutely loved dancing at A Dance Place. The instructors are incredibly patient and kind, and the pricing is more than fair!

Source: Google

★ 5

Absolutely the best!! My kids have been going for 6 years!! Amazing communication! With everything going on they have been there to help adjust things as best they can to accommodate students and staff! So glad to be a part of the ADP family!!

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing at ADP since she was little, she is now a high school senior.
ADP is part of our family! Amber does an amazing job. Through the trials of 2020 APD was there to keep our kids engaged ending the season with performances to show how hard all these dancers worked. We ❤️APD.

Source: Google

★ 5

What an amazing studio! My daughter has been with A Dance Place for five years and we have always been treated like family. The teachers are kind, the options are endless and amazing relationships have been made. During the pandemic, just to let our kids dance they were able to create an outdoor stage and recital, did zoom classes even if it was challenging and gave us a discount. Who else would do that? Dancing at this studio has been an absolute blessing in our lives!

Source: Google

★ 1

During covid they still charged us for classes, took our money for the recital and had it on an flat bed behind the business and didnt notify us.. very snooty owner. STAY AWAY. second review cause somehow they took it down

UPDATE you charged in January I have the dress that I picked up from you. Also not one email or one discount. You may have been picking your friends before others. Every time my wife would go into your establishment all the mothers would look down on my her for being frugal and simple. I do have the bank statements that you took your money out and didnt invite us to the trailer dance that we paid for in full. I myself am a business owner and I am simply stating facts and how unprofessional you carried the business during this pandemic

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter had her first class at A Dance Place last evening and we are IN LOVE with this studio! We have tried a few other places in town and the quality, professionalism and value doesn’t compare to A Dance Place. Amber taught my daughter’s preschool dance class and was full of energy and her love for dance was evident. My 3-year-old daughter left with a huge smile and couldn’t wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and make this studio your first choice!

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter has been at A Dance Place for a year after having danced at another studio for 6 years. She’s taking classes, and also dances with their Performance Troupe and Competition Team. A Dance Place has been amazing, and we are so grateful we took a chance switching studios. Here we definitely feel like we’re not just part of another studio, we’re part of a family. My daughter has built wonderful friendships with the girls she’s dancing with, and she’s loved being mentored by some of the older dancers. She is typically shy with new people but very quickly felt right at home at ADP. The environment the studio owner has created is incredibly supportive which has made our experience with them top notch. In addition to dance they have an amazing musical theater program.

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google

★ 5

What an amazing studio!!

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google

★ 5

Encouraging teachers; original choreography;

Source: Google

★ 5

Our daughter has been attending A Dance Place for 8 years and we absolutely love this studio! She enjoys going to dance, loves her teachers, and loves the friends she has made. The teachers are amazing! Every child feels welcomed and is encouraged to do their best in every aspect of dance. Communication from A Dance Place is awesome! The monthly newsletter helps keep us informed on all upcoming events. This was our daughter's first year in performance troupe and we were kept up to date on everything and with plenty of notice. Questions are always answered timely. The tuition is fair and is less than many other studios we've explored. A Dance Place offers a variety of classes and programs, so our daughters are never bored and get to find their true passions. We recommend this studio to everyone!

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google

★ 5

We looked at a few different dance places before we decided on a dance place. My daughter has loved it so much! We have had really good luck with the teachers and engaging all of the students that are in class. They just expanded their Studio which makes it really nice too. The recitals are super awesome and they are a little more laid back which I appreciate.

Source: Google

★ 5

A Dance Place is a blessing to our community! We have experienced ballet with other dance schools in Greeley. By far A Dance Place - Greeley is true to teaching ballet in true form. The instructors there are passionate about teaching at every level. They are energetic and their love for dance shows. I would strongly recommend anyone interested in learning to dance to go to A Dance Place. You will be greatly rewarded with proper instruction encouragement and knowledge of any form of dance!
The Carmona's

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter Isabelle loves going to dance class each week in Windsor and she adores Miss Candace. I'm so impressed by how much she has learned since starting in January. Miss Candace is such a great instructor and Isabelle has really responded well to her. It seems each week her comfort level has grown and she is participating and actually doing much of the routine each week. I'm so happy she is attending class at A Dance Place!

Source: Google

★ 5

My daughter has been going here (to the Windsor studio) since she was 3 and we love it! That's 5 years of different styles of dance and we love getting the DVD of the big dance performance at Union Colony Civic Center every summer!
Highly recommend!!!!

Source: Google

★ 5

Our daughter is always excited for Friday dance class. Janae is fantastic and amazingly patient.

Source: Google

★ 5

I love taking Dance here. It is a great place to learn the basics

Source: Google

★ 5

All of the teachers are so nice and really care about the kids. The recital and costume fees are super affordable. The waiting room is awesome and has a window to watch your child through.

Source: Google

★ 5

Love this place! My daughter is in a preschool class here and loves it. The teachers are all wonderful and patient. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Source: Google

★ 5

I have my daughter in hip hop, ballet, jazz and performance troupe and couldn't be happier with this place. The instructors are great and friendly. They have taught my daughter so much and continue to improve her dancing. Thank you A Dance Place!

Source: Google

★ 5

Our family loves A Dance Place. The dance instructors are awesome, they greet my daughter by name when she walks in which makes her feel very welcome! The class prices are reasonable and the teachers are always willing to help size your children for the correct shoes you need. The location is very convenient and class sizes are kept small for better learning. There is a waiting room area that parents can relax in, and you can watch the dance classes through a two-way mirror. They also offer music lessons as well! We will be going to A Dance Place for a very long time.

Source: Google

★ 5

Source: Google