Angela Floyd School For Dance And Music

Knoxville, 10845 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 | ★ 4.8 (94 Review)

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About the Club

Knoxville's Only Performing Arts School ranked in the TOP 50 in the United States by "Dance Teacher Magazine". Come see why over 9100 families have chosen Angela Floyd Schools as their Performing Arts Program since 1997. AFS is the home to the award winning Angela Floyd Dance Company. Voted "Best of Knoxville" since 2015 and still going strong. We offer dance and music lessons for ages 2 - adults. In addition, we have a Preschool Performing Arts program for ages 3-5 that prepares you child for kindergarten with academics, dance, music, acro, art, french, and more! Giving back to the community is very important to AFS. We host a complimentary class called Arts for the Amazing each week for any special needs student age 5 - adults.

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Reviews

Carmen Zumpone

★ 5

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Jodi Fera

★ 5

This studio is terrific. Caring and kind teachers and great training!

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Latashia Posey

★ 5

My heart just swells with so much joy and pride everytime I talk or think about Angela Floyd Performancing Arts PreSchool!!! I can not say enough about how much they have shaped my daughter’s way she learns, process her emotions and expresses them through rhythm, dance, and music! Before my daughter started coming to AFS 3 years ago, she was struggling with aggressive behavior towards classmates and teachers due to her speech impediment! She was asked to leave 2 different daycare facilities for her temperament! I actually enrolled her in AFS preschool hoping to find something to help tire her out and break up her day! HOWEVER, WHAT I GOT WAS HUNDRED TIMES MORE THAN I EVER COULD IMAGINE! I got teachers, staff, and parents that poured into my daughter! She learned her abc’s, French, music notes, ballet, tap, jazz, drama, art pallets, performing in front of large audiences, and so much more! I love the way Mrs. Karen and Mr. Alex has been Sarah’s teachers for all 3 years and the attention and correction they give her. I love the helpful suggestions and recommendations to help Sarah; love them! I love the care and attention Mrs. Debra shows us parents! When I voiced that I loved the program, but could not see how I could get her to class, Mrs. Debra reached out to the parents to help and boy they were LIFE SAVERS AND NEW FOUND FAMILY! I could go on and on about this program, but it truly is a testament to Mrs. Angel’s heart and vision that bleeds through this studio! I highly recommend this studio to every parent because this program truly is life changing!

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ERICA PAUL

★ 3

I can only speak to the tap/ballet combo class. I’ve heard great things about the older classes, but I have been disappointed with the fact they put 2 year olds through 4 year olds in the same class. In my opinion there is a large developmental difference between what a 2 year old is capable of versus a 4 year old. My daughter’s teacher spends a considerable amount of time holding children while trying to teach and it is distracting to the other students. I do feel the parents should be watching and take their children out of the class if they are not able to participate, and the teacher in reality should not need to be holding someone’s child. Having 2 year olds with the 3 year olds is likely fine, but I feel that should be the cutoff. The teacher is very sweet and has great intentions with the girls but I think their class model could be improved. I don’t feel that my daughter is going to be learning and improving this year.

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Sandra Smith

★ 5

Angela Floyd Schools for dance smile rose attea thank you.

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Daniel Thomas

★ 5

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Nilam Patel

★ 5

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Lucia Gong

★ 5

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Laciena Del Aguaro

★ 5

We love this studio! Our daughter has learned so much. They have helped her become a beautiful dancer. The staff is amazing and so professional. I highly recommend Angela Floyd’s!

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Justin Curran

★ 5

I have been teaching music here for almost a year and Angela Floyd Schools is top notch to say the least. My daughter also takes dance classes here and she has had a wonderful experience as well. Everyone here is very professional and genuinely amazing people. I can’t say enough about how positive our experience has been here! This is the best school of dance and music out there!

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Donnelle Curran

★ 5

Our daughter has taken a 4 week ballet/tap class and attended one of the summer camps. Each time the staff has made her feel comfortable and encouraged. We’ve had so much fun exploring dance and participating in the different programs offered!

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Anu Rao

★ 5

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C M

★ 5

Angela Floyd School has been wonderful for us! We are at the west location in Farragut. We first came to take a beginner ballet class and it has been a fun experience!
We love the location, the space, and the instructors! Everyone has been super helpful and positive. My daughter always comes out of class smiling and happy!
There's great indoor and outdoor patio seating and it's a great place to socialize or read if you're waiting on a class to finish.
We will be back for more classes! If you're looking for a great experience with dance classes in Knoxville come here, you won't be disappointed!

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Rebecca Tipton

★ 5

Both of my granddaughters attended the preschool program at Angela Floyd School for Dance. What wonderful experiences they have had! They were so ready and prepared for kindergarten. Not only were they ready academically, they really enjoyed the music and dance parts of the program. The teachers were excellent and I knew that the girls were safe and well taken care of during the time they were there at the studio. I would highly recommend this program to all, and as a retired elementary school teacher after almost 40 years teaching myself, I know this to be a successful curriculum.
Rebecca Tipton

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Heidi Krager

★ 5

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Nancy E

★ 5

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valinda mcinnis

★ 5

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Nicole Cook

★ 5

We absolutely love Angela Floyd School. We enrolled our 3 year old in the preschool program last year and have been so impressed with how much she’s learned. They teach preschool readiness, as well as, dance and music. The teachers are phenomenal. Needless to say, we highly recommend the preschool program at Angela Floyd

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Christine Atchley

★ 5

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Ashley Lane

★ 5

This is my daughter Blakely’s second year at Angela Floyd and it’s been fantastic! She has gained confidence in herself by the techniques they use. They have handled her with care through loss in our family. They are great to work with and always looking to help make things as easy as possible!

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Nicole Cook

★ 5

Phenomenal preschool program! Our daughter has advanced tremendously in just a couple of months. A huge thanks to both her teachers Ms. Karen and Mr. Alex and all the staff. Noah adores you.

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Dana T

★ 5

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Travis Dunlap

★ 5

Everyone at the studio is extremely nice and personable. They genuinely care about our kids. I had an incident with my daughter, they called me and asked if she was ok and if there was anything they could do to help on their end. Love Angela Floyd Schools so much! Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Khadija Nguyen

★ 5

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GUS FADEL

★ 5

Outstanding music, art, and dance school. The teachers are great and especially all the staff. It is the best thing that happened to our family and our daughter Tamara. Tamara is enjoying her music piano class.. She worked with different instructors since she was 6 y/o and she got along with them very easily. She learned different techniques almost every week and she had become very good at playing piano as well as academically. She is an A student, thanks to music, piano, and Angela Floyd.

Angela Floyd School of Music and Dance is the most respectful and trustworthy place you could leave your child in so they can thrive doing their favorite after school activities. My daughter is taking music classes with her sweet instructor, Beth Anne, who encourages her to push forward. I want to appreciate the staff too, especially Debra and Jeni, they are very helpful and friendly!

Thank you,
Lina

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Phillip Reagan

★ 5

Amazing place for your children to dance, learn, and grow! Staff is amazing and I couldn’t imagine a better place for my daughter !

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Val Hansen

★ 5

Our daughter has loved her lessons. Her teacher is kind and fun. The school has great communication and organization. We are very happy with it.

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Rachel Bonano

★ 5

Love this place! Have sent two of my children for dance and two for some combo of voice, guitar, and piano. All the teachers and staff are phenomenal! I can’t say enough nice things…

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Daniel Chinn

★ 5

Amazing staff, clean, professional dance studio. The staff treat the children and parents like family. Angel has personally been here for our family during difficult circumstances and has helped keep a smile on our little girl’s face.

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Tylor Holt

★ 5

Great place! Friendly people! My daughter has learned so much

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Danna White

★ 5

We love Angela Floyd School. We are so pleased with our ballet instructors and the staff is so kind.

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Hector J Santos-Villalobos

★ 5

Great school with attentive teachers and staff.

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Katelynn Thomas

★ 5

We love Angela Floyd! The office staff and dance instructors are all wonderful. They are helpful, responsive, and understanding with all of our needs and concerns. We have had 3 girls go through their program at any given time and they all enjoy their time there.

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De Mks

★ 5

We have absolutely loved having our girl in dance here! My husband will not pay for anything that won't teach our kids skills or discipline when they participate. He finds it a waste of time to have the kids in activities that are just for "fun" but won't teach them anything. Our girl LOVES coming here and has learned a lot in the last couple of months since she started. If it were up to her she would attend every day. The instructors are incredibly sweet, patient and great with teaching. I could not recommend Angela Floyd more! It has been worth every penny and every second of our time so far.

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Kristin Alm

★ 5

Such sweet and compassionate people at Angela Floyd with a heart for developing children. Highly recommend!

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Colleen Sunich

★ 5

Great preschool with great teachers! My daughter loved attending AFS.

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Dolores White

★ 5

My girls took a tap intensive class this summer. This was our first experience with Angela Floyd, and I must say I was HIGHLY impressed. They were absolutely top-notch and professional. My girls enjoyed each session and Ms. McKenzie was a fantastic teacher.

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Laura Sutherland

★ 5

They are dependable, very kind, and we are very pleased with this studio

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Andre Therrien

★ 5

This is a review specifically for the Angela Floyd Performing Arts Preschool program.

We moved to this area 4 years ago. We have 2 young children and have experienced Angela Floyd Schools, Concord Christian, Trinity Learning Center, Primrose, and Morning Star. By far the best experience has been Angela Floyd. If you have a 3 or 4 year old child, below are just some reasons as to why they are the best!:

The Teachers: The school has a female and a male teacher and they are amazing! Both are incredibly talented people with years of experience. Unlike many other schools, you see the teachers every day at drop off and pickup, and they’re always available to answer questions and to update you on how your child is doing.

The Ratio: The school is made up of just 1 class room, and typically there are 10 to 12 students. They have 2 teachers and an office assistant who often helps out as well. From a student to teacher ratio, you can't find better than that.

The Academics: Before I get to the performing arts piece, I am amazed at how much they teach at this school. After attending 2 years at Angela Floyd, our daughter entered CAK reading at a 4th grade level. I often worked on her reading at home, but letters and letter sounds were reinforced every day she went to school. And at that age, reinforcement is the key and we're grateful that she received it. Our son (age 4) is also currently in the program, and he too has started reading.

Performing Arts: I mean, how cool is it that they get to start learning music at the age of 3 and 4? And they get to learn the beauty of dance in all its forms and put on regular shows for us parents to watch (which are always fun to attend). And of course there's the big recital performance at the end of the year, where the preschoolers steal the show!

The Parents: Some of our greatest friends have come from the parents that we met through the program. And because you sit with the parents for a few minutes in the lobby before and after pickup, you really get the opportunity to create great bonds.

In essence, if you’re contemplating where to send your child for preschool, look no further. For the ages of 3 and 4 years old, Angela Floyd Schools are by far the best preschool option in the area. Are daughter (now age 6) continued her love for performing arts and now plays the piano, takes voice lessons, and attends 2 different dance classes weekly at AFS. Our son wants to learn drums with Mr. Alex when he turns 5, and will also continue with dance. It's been a great program for our family, and hopefully will be an incredible opportunity for those of you reading this review!

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Stephanie Welch

★ 5

Both of my girls love dancing at AFS! We’ve been so grateful for each of their instructors over the past fews years and always pleased with the kindness from support staff!!

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Steve Whitt

★ 5

We love Angela Floyd School! This is our 3rd year with them and our daughter really enjoys it so much. Very impressed with the level of professionalism and class the performances are done with. The costumes are always beautiful and in good taste and the level of instruction is wonderful! We are proud to be part of the Angela Floyd Dance family!

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Jade Ramsey

★ 5

Our daughter is so shy, but has really come out of her shell at Angela Floyd. We are on year 2, and I'm sure we will have plenty more years to go! We wouldn't go anywhere else!

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Charaya Upton

★ 5

Our daughter loves her music lessons! The staff are amazing to work with and she will likely continue going for years to come.

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Megan Williams

★ 5

My daughter has been taking voice from Mr. Daniel with AFS for almost two years. She absolutely loves it and I can’t say enough good things about it. My daughter has high functioning autism and Mr. Daniel is so good with her. He is patient and kind and understands how to work with her. He has not only improved her vocal skills, but she is now more confident in her ability to communicate overall. I highly recommend AFS for anyone looking for voice lessons.

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Emilie Harris

★ 5

A wonderful place for your child to learn the art of dance and to make friends. My daughter has really enjoyed her tap class and her instructors. She’s learned so much, and had fun! The staff is so helpful and kind. I highly recommend Angela Floyd School for anyone that asks me.

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Hermine Martirosyan

★ 5

My 3 kids were taking dance classes in Angela Floyd school, west location , since 2021 and I am very pleased with the progress they making , impressed how the stuff and teachers work’s professionally and kindly with kids, communicate with parents! Truly the best one is Knoxville area!
Highly recommend to anyone!

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Kayla Herron

★ 5

My daughter is in her second year at AFS in Farragut and we love it! Not only does she have fun, she is also learning so much. Her teacher, Mrs. Karen, is so kind, patient, and teaches such great technique. My daughter looks forward to class each week! This year will be our second recital, and last year it went so well and was very organized. We look forward to it again!

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Kristen Allender

★ 5

My girls LOVE all their dance classes!! They have amazing teachers who work with all levels and abilities. We can’t wait for the recital in the spring 🌟

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Kate The Great

★ 5

We love AFSD! It all started when I signed my 4 year old up for a 4 week summer camp, just to see if she liked it. After the second week, we signed up for regular classes. The teachers and staff are incredibly talented, professional and helpful. The website and emails make it super easy to communicate with the school and stay on top of what your child is learning and what you need to know. Most importantly, it is a wonderful, creative environment that allows for independent growth and development.

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Jessica P

★ 5

Nice teachers. Clear policies (as long as your read them), you can see your child taking their lesson on camera, encouraging teachers, nice waiting area.

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Shirley Moux

★ 5

Angela Floyd School for Dance is an amazing place for children and teenagers. Their staff is kind, encouraging and very professional. The owner organizes amazing recitals and concerts. They are absolutely spectacular! My daughter is a Senior this year and she loves this dance school. It is like her second family. The friends she has made and the healthy environment as well as their sense of community has helped her in our transition from Delaware. She volunteers and is part of their student teaching program and is excited to be there everyday! Angela Floyd is an wonderful place for children and for developing leadership for teenagers.
Thanks for all you do!!
Dr. Shirley Moux

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Kelly Maglaya

★ 5

My 2.5 year old has stayed home with me throughout Covid. We put her in preschool hip hop because she loves to dance, but also for social interaction and to start learning how to pay attention to teachers. After just a couple of months, I can’t speak more highly of AFS and their teachers! Watching the classes on zoom and seeing her progress as well as how wonderful the teachers are with her… it just makes my heart so happy. My daughter also takes a private music fun class with Ms. Colleen here and she talks about it all week!! She just loves the class, her teacher and learning music!

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Marshall Stephens

★ 5

Our daughter has been a student at Angela Floyd for the past year and absolutely loves it. Her teacher is fantastic, and the staff does an awesome job managing the business.

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Jake Perry

★ 5

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Kristine Novello

★ 5

This is our first year at AFS and my daughter’s first year in AFDC. We recently relocated here and AFS/AFDC has welcomed us as part of their family with open arms. They have made my daughter feel comfortable and part of the team from day 1. THANK YOU for being such an amazing school and dance team!

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Aleena Sharp

★ 5

We are extremely happy at AFS, and wish we would've found them sooner! Sorry, but this will be long!
My daughter has participated in several extracurricular activities since she was 2 (gymnastics at 2 different gyms, soccer, and swim lessons). AFS is hands down the best bang for our buck. I feel like the one hour classes are great, and I feel like she is busy the whole hour. At gymnastics, they would take 5 water breaks in a 45 minute class 😳. Her teacher is wonderful, and the other parents have been very friendly. My daughter looks forward to coming every class, and is especially excited about getting to dress up tonight for Halloween!
I am very happy with the communication. I regularly get emails and text check-ins, which really makes me feel like they care.
I think we'll be part of the AFS family for a long time! Thank you guys so much!

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Mariannina Montag

★ 5

My 3 year loves class and the staff is always wonderful!

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Ashley Quesenberry

★ 5

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David Canter

★ 5

Best dance and music school around. My granddaughter has been in the preschool class for 3 years and loves it.

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Chiannah Ruckart

★ 5

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Anitha Srinivasan

★ 5

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Ashley Thomas

★ 5

My daughter started dance classes at Angela Floyd when she was 3 years old. It’s 8 years later and she could not imagine life without this studio! The staff and instructors are the best around and the friendships she has made are priceless. The learning environment at AFS has really fostered her love of dance and given her confidence outside the studio. And they have navigated what 2020 has thrown at them without missing a beat. Hands down the best studio in Knoxville!

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Heaven's Cabins

★ 5

We are so happy to be part of the Angela Floyd Family! Our daughter attends the performing arts preschool program and we are thrilled with it. Ms. Karen and Mr. Alex are wonderful teachers and we cannot believe how much she learns not only in dance and music but academically as well. We are beyond impressed with how they have handled the COVID situation. They presented virtual options so quickly and it was nice to have a bit of normalcy in our routine and continue with classes online. Our daughter has taken all of the summer camps and we felt super safe with the safeguards they had in place and she was thrilled to be back in the studio. I danced when I was younger and have always wanted to take a class again but didn't want to be with younger kids. I was so excited when I found out they have an adult ballet class. I love my night out with women my age enjoying the art of dance. This year I have added the adult jazz class and am very excited about it! If you are looking for a home studio for yourself or your child look no further!

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Nakita Rich

★ 5

My daughter Lily has been dancing with AFS for 7 years now and loves every minute. The dance teachers are amazing and really help her improve her dance skills. Miss Angel offers the best Dance School anywhere around....we love our AFS family!

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Jen Braun

★ 5

My daughter has been dancing with Angela Floyd for the past 9 years. We have been pleased with her progress and dance knowledge she has learned over the past 9 years. Most recently, I have been very impressed with how they have handled the pandemic and the precautions they have taken to not impact the students learning and still allowed them to have a spring concert in the summer.

We are very happy with Angela Floyd and the level of professionalism of their teachers and staff while still keeping if fun for the students.

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Julie -

★ 5

Even despite the onset of huge changes brought by the unforeseen challenges in 2020, AFS consistently strived to provide structure, alternative teaching methods, and lots of fun for our kids. AFS is an outstanding school and once again proved this with their dedication to giving our children the gifts of dance and music while making it all easy for the parents. The spring recitals were a success! We are so blessed to have AFS and the remarkable staff and teachers!

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Stacy Littlejohn

★ 5

One goal I had for my son Atticus was to find him a music class. We tried to two other music programs before finding the Angela Floyd School. I wanted a class that was technical even though my child was just 2 years old. I started to think my expectations were too high. Then Atticus tried his first music class at the Angela Floyd School. When he came out of class he was smiling and showed me what he had learned during that class.
Next his teacher, Ms. Sydney explained what they worked on in class and homework we could work on until the class. Ms. Sydney is a great teacher and is very patience with her students. You can tell she has a great passion for music and teaching others.
The school has dates on the schedule where parents can observe the last ten minutes of their child’s class. I was blown away at the things he knew in addition to what we worked with him on at home. We love this school and look forward to our daughter Everest joining when she turns two.

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Zee Fresh

★ 5

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Bandana Kar

★ 5

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Cassy Willis

★ 5

My almost 6 year old has been taking ballet and music classes at Angela Floyd for 4 years and we continue to love it! The teachers care so much about their students and the staff is always kind and welcoming!

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Joy Stilwell

★ 5

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Jason Hayward

★ 1

Not a good experience for my family.

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AMANDA TAYLOR

★ 5

Our daughter Maddie had danced for several years before we moved to Knoxville. She was an “ok” dancer with a lot of passion. Since we’ve lived in Knoxville (4 years) we’ve seen her skill level increase one hundred fold and her passion and fire have continued to burn thanks to the great staff at Angela Floyd. We continue to be thankful for the love and care she receives at this studio! Highly recommended!

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Kelly Hodgskins

★ 5

I absolutely love Angela Floyd. They're so welcoming and the classes are so inclusive. The instructors are nice and fun to work with.

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Eric Loya

★ 5

We loved AFS! It was our kiddo's first experience with weekly school, and we couldn't have asked for a better first teacher than Miss Carolyn!

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Connie Hostetler

★ 5

Very patient and kind to the children

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Olivia Halvorson

★ 5

I called and spoke to Molly about signing my daughter up for dance classes. I am new to the world of dance so I had many questions but Molly was so patient, friendly, and kind. Very good experience! We are excited to start.

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vanessa carroll

★ 5

My granddaughter Reagan has been a student for the past few years. She not only has enjoyed expanding her knowledge of dance, but has enjoyed meeting many new friends along the way. The teachers and staff have been wonderful! We are looking forward to many more years with Angela Floyd school of dance it has been a great experience!

Vanessa Carroll

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Amy Kilpatrick

★ 5

Angela Floyd dance is amazing! I love how the place dancers depending on their ability and not by age. Very professional studio for the serious dancers! My daughter loves it and so do I!

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Lori Chaltry

★ 5

We have been at Angela Floyd Dance for 7 years, since my daughter was 2 years old. It is fabulous ! My daughter loves ballet and she has had wonderful instructors! Everyone there is friendly and helpful. If anyone ever asks me, I always recommend they try Angela Floyd for dance lessons !

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Bev Chattin

★ 5

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Danielle Booth

★ 5

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Evan Taylor Jones

★ 5

I have honestly never been here. But what I will say, is that I have spoken directly with Angela through email and she is so welcoming and informative. It made me want to work with her or at least get more into what her school is about, and I am certainly going to!

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Amy Bryan Bibee

★ 5

We love Angela Floyd! After moving to Knoxville just over a year ago, finding the right dance studio for my daughter was one of the hardest parts about moving. After trying several studios in the west Knox area, we are so thankful to have found AF. The communication is top notch. The greatest strength of this studio has been their willingness to work with each individual dancer and best identify the class level for them. Age is not a factor and dancers are grouped by skill allowing dancers to reach his/herfull potential. The teachers are incredible and have a passion for dance and love the kids! We are thankful to have found our new dance home!

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Debra Yakabosky

★ 5

My experience with Angela Floyd Schools has always been top notch service and professional atmosphere for the students as well as parents. I highly recommend this facility as my children have taken music and dance classes there for years! Angela Floyd...keep doing what you do!

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Hannah Lacy

★ 5

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Panda Paws

★ 4

Our 8 year old daughter has been dancing at AFS for 5 years. She started out in ballet, but moved to Hip Hop as it better suited her personality. Her teachers have been wonderful to her throughout the years - working with her individually as well as in a class setting. She thrives on what she calls "The Big Stage" at the end of the year recital (which, by the way, is the best run recital in Knoxville - by far!). Our daughter has just started violin lessons at AFS as well and she is really loving it. So much so that she wants to continue with both dance and music. Our family sees this as both convenient and valuable to have both offerings in one place. There are hours to put in - for sure - but any good studio would require that. The flexibility in making up classes is appreciated as well. The staff knows our family and interacts with us whenever they have the opportunity. All of the above make this a great place for our daughter to experience, learn, and develop a long-term love for the arts. I highly recommend Angela Floyd Schools!

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Nathan Jenkins

★ 5

Look no further for a great dance and music school! We have been so pleased with our experience at Angela Floyd Schools! This is our fourth year at this studio, third year on one of their competition teams, and our first year joining the music school. Our very first experience was a summer camp at the studio. It was a week long program and our daughter had the best time! Everyone was so friendly and we knew this was the place for us! The staff is organized and efficient in handling the day to day business of the studio. We have been so impressed with the teachers. They are qualified and come from dance backgrounds. They are very genuine and care for the child’s dance education. From day one, they have taught proper dance vocabulary for the dance movements. While the teachers bring a fun approach to teaching they also are serious in teaching proper technique.

Our daughter started piano this year and we have been so pleased with her progress. The one-on-one experience with her teacher has been priceless. The teacher is so engaging and each week brings a contagious excitement under which our daughter has thrived.

So, if you are looking for a studio to call home, look no further. You will not be disappointed.

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Jennifer Goodpaster

★ 5

We appreciate all the staff and instructors at AFDS. Everyone is friendly, professional and accommodating. Our daughter has taken ballet and tap lessons for nearly three years and has enjoyed it immensely--she'll be five this year. We just added an acro/tumbling class and she is having so much fun.

We are truly impressed with the level of education and attention given to each student. Due to a recent snow day, we as a class, were able to reschedule a make-up class on a different day other than our regular class time. This was an easy and simple process, and this really gave us a good feeling.

The dance recital is a well organized event from the moment of dress rehearsal drop-off, to the end of the recital. The result is a lovely production that has far exceeded our expectations. It really is breathtaking to see those girls (and guys) on stage in beautiful costumes doing what they love most...dancing. Our worries about security for our little ballerina were quickly put to ease. There was an organized sign-in process, then a company employee took our daughter with a group of other girls to their assigned room. We loved the security bands/tags used for pick up and felt our daughter was well cared for. The night of the recital the younger dancers are entertained with crafts, snacks and a magic show, so parents can sit back and enjoy watching the performance.

We definitely recommend this experience to anyone that is interested in enrolling their child in a top notch dance school where quality is job number one. You'll definitely receive your money's worth.

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Lacy Krager

★ 5

My daughter has been a student at AFDS for 2 years now. She absolutely LOVES it! We look forward to ballet and tap practice each week and we're already anticipating her second recital this spring. The staff and instructors are friendly and professional. I feel as though they genuinely care for my daughter and look forward to seeing her in class just as much as we look forward to attending!

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Alexander Zhukov

★ 5

Our son always liked dance and music. When he started his classes at AFS at age 5, we were a little bit concerned that he was the only boy in his class. But the staff and other dancers made him feel absolutely comfortable.
The annual spring concerts became a big event in our family: it’s very well organized, all dances, costumes and music are beautiful. The kids get really excited well before the concert itself! We also had couple years of AF Dance Company and it was great experience as well.
Generally speaking we find the AFS staff very helpful, attentive to details and nice. This year is our fifth at AFS and our son tried everything from ballet to hip hop and acro. All these years he was certainly making big progress in his dance.
We highly recommend this dance studio.

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Jessica Baker

★ 5

My daughter has been taking dance at AFS for four years, and voice for one year. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I know that my daughter is in a positive environment where she will be treated with love and respect, while taught the discipline and technique of dance. Her dance has blossomed under the supervision of Miss Angel and her staff. Further, I feel strongly that the studio expects a good attitude from the girls toward their teachers and each other. Music and costumes is always age appropriate and tasteful. I highly recommend AFS, it has been a wonderful place for Lily to grow as a dancer and as a person.

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Robert C

★ 1

We signed our daughter up for dance with Angela Floyd, Once we seen all they were doing was having play time in the dance studio we decided to enroll her somewhere else. When we confronted them about the issue they told us it would not be like that all the time we were paying a lot for each class. We could have taken our daughter to the park and movie for the amount it cost to attend that class. When the next month passed they charged us again for the classes. We asked them about this and they told us it was there policy that you had to have a 30 day withdrawn document. They would not cancel over the phone. They required us to come down there, well I live in East Knoxville and that was a 30 min drive. There is no reason they could not cancel it on the phone except they wanted to make it hard to cancel. When I got there the lady was not available, how convenient, to help me withdraw. So I had to make a second trip a few days later. The following month they charged us again for the classes when we confronted them they said we cancelled after the cut off date. So we basically paid for 3 months for our daughter to go to the classes 3 times. I tried to speak to the owner but she would not call back. There is a lot of other dance providers in Knoxville so you might want to stay clear of this one, I could see going there if they were the only place in town but since there is others I would stay clear. You want a friendly provider.

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