Academy of Dance & Gymnastics The

Hampton, 802 W Mercury Blvd A, Hampton, VA 23666 | β˜… 4.4 (65 Review)

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Marcio

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Pros.
Some teachers seem to care. They show a lot of passion for the craft and are skillful. The shows were really well done.

Cons.
The whole school is set up as a farm for the dance team. If your kid is not on the dance team, don’t expect much more then what is in the classes. When I asked how to help my child improve, and what should we be working on I was told β€œto look up YouTube videos”.

Not allowed to watch classes. Makes it so you can’t help your child outside of class.

My kid was tripped and stepped on during class several times. Teacher said they didn’t see anything in a class with 5 kids and 2 teachers.

I never signed any kind of waiver for any kind of video or pictures in class. Teacher’s aid was taking videos of the kids and showing them to her friends at school. When I asked the owner about this I was assured that videos were not ok and that she would handle it. It happened several more times. When I asked the owner about it the story changed to we do it so the kids can see what they’re doing wrong. I guess the walls of mirrors are not enough. Then I was told the video was for a β€œprogress report” I never got.

Between costume and tickets I spent close to $300 per show just to see my kid on stage for 3 mins. For the other 2 HOURS my kid is sitting back stage somewhere just waiting.

They don’t seem to learn a real techniques. They are just practicing their 3 min dance for the next recital.

I’m happy to say we are at a smaller school with more personalized teaching. The parents are allowed to see the kids practice. I can see my child’s routine and help with home practices. Gladly traded in the whole production for a 30 min recital.

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Casandra Howard

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JOSEPH TARPLEY

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Sue Sams

β˜… 5

A couple of years in, and we're still very happy with this school.

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Alexsa Davis

β˜… 3

The issue is the parking it is terrible! They need to expand or move to a different location

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Lindsey Shortridge

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Kendra Gatling

β˜… 5

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Sylvia Ford

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Unique Santiago

β˜… 5

This is my current dance studio and it is amazing. The staff is nice. It is pretty pricey though.

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Priscilla Seaborn

β˜… 5

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Jalloukh Zarrou9

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Big mistake I made ,never again ,self defense is better for my daughter,this place so called academy is a joke , unprofessional

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Melissa Harris

β˜… 5

My daughter has been with Academy of Dance for three years now. She loves it and enjoy the friends she has made. Academy of Dance is very convenient and it is not not over crowded. The studio provides a great learning environment for my child. The end of year shows are awesome!

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Joanne Long

β˜… 5

My daughter has been attending gymnastics at this location for a few months now. She loves it and looks forward to coming every week. The staff are all awesome and the kids love them. I would definitely recommend bringing your children here.

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Jhi Hackett

β˜… 5

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Erica Hollingsworth

β˜… 5

We’re new to the area but my daughter is totally in her element with the Academy of Dance! The instructors are so personable and she fit right in with the other children. Very happy with our new Dance/Gymnastics Family!

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miranda campbell

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I Am Muah

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It's a shame when you pay so much money for the dance lessons, outfits etc. Then go to the Christmas show to see your child, pay for THAT too and when your child comes out to dance, she's completely hidden behind teenagers. WHY would they have tiny little kids dancing behind bigger teens? I get that the teens know the routine etc, but do you think anyone really cares if a little child is not perfect? That's what makes the shows so good is seeing the progress, and the teens would have been seen either way. What a waste!

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Carol Belfiore

β˜… 5

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Allecia Hart-Valentine

β˜… 5

My daughter’s have really enjoyed being able to participate in this dance academy and the staff is very welcoming. My girls are happy thus making me happy!!!

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Roxanne Hayes

β˜… 5

I was a student at this location 25 years ago and now my 8yo daughter is taking ballet at the same location. She is having a blast and loves it! 10/10 recommended πŸ‘Œ

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Coup De cΕ“ur

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They have their stars that they promote and thats all you see in the show, people go to watch their little ones to find a 5.8 tall young lady dancing IN FRONT OF 5 AND 6 YEARS OLD so good luck watching your kid or even seeing them on the recording that you pay handsomely for.
You have to know someone to get you good seats for the show .
The best part is that my kids told me later on that they got picked on and called names on their first class and they were not the only ones'

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Crystal Craig

β˜… 5

My little loves to dance and Ms. Megan

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Symone Taylor

β˜… 5

My girls love it is far ! They talk about it all week until its time yo go back to class!

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Robert Solonick

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Michelle Seaborne

β˜… 5

Highly satisfied with the communication of this location when there’s an issue, announcements, or changes to schedules.

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Taylor Elliott

β˜… 5

My two year old goes here and she loves it

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Shantel Rivera

β˜… 5

This dance academy was highly recommended to my family from close friends. My daughter loves going to dance class on Thursdays. The staff is friendly and helpful. So happy to be able to start my daughter's dancing journey so young!

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Jacqueline Claiborne

β˜… 5

This is our second year with the Academy of dance. I have been very impressed with the quality of the performances and the professionalism by the staff.

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Ursula Carson

β˜… 4

I really like the attention academy of dance give the kids in every level. My granddaughter has a wonderful time there every week and I look forward to her growing under their coaching.πŸ’ƒπŸ» Staff is terrific!

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Raven Satchell

β˜… 5

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alicia best

β˜… 5

My girls and I love this studio. Fantastic teachers and great team work!!

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Jeff Long

β˜… 5

Teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful and willing to help answer any questions.

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Cristi Hart

β˜… 5

My daughter loves her teacher!

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Felicia Cargile-Johnson

β˜… 5

My daughter loves going to class and showing me her gymnastic moves I love how professional and nice everyone is! Even with dealing with a child with hearing loss they never treat her any different than any other child, and that's the main thing I was looking for when I placed her!

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Angelique

β˜… 5

My daughter has been coming here since she was 3. She is 7 and still attending! She loves this company and her teachers! My baby will be here as long as she wants to dance.

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Krystal Stanley

β˜… 5

The staff and teachers have great customer service. My daughter has been dancing at the academy since a young age, now she is 15. We have been satisfied for all these years. My daughter loves her instructors and the personalized merchandise, she doesn't mind representing the academy. ❀

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Susie Batten

β˜… 5

This is our first year, we have been very pleased. Everyone is very nice and the owners and teachers are very professional.

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Jeanne Cooper

β˜… 5

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Moriah Smith

β˜… 5

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Billiejune Simmons

β˜… 5

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John Lewis

β˜… 5

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Clara Scott

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Tammy Dale

β˜… 5

Great experience with instructor's & staff during the time my daughter attended dance classes here !

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Jones Foster

β˜… 5

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Makayla Villarson

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NiNa Im

β˜… 5

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Monica Hart

β˜… 5

I love this group of professionals!

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Rebecca Krininger

β˜… 5

Awesome staff and instructors. We enjoy the programs!!

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Brandy Anderson

β˜… 5

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Jennifer Stallard

β˜… 5

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Mia Culler

β˜… 5

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Ingrid Bayne (Ingridb)

β˜… 5

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Katie Powell

β˜… 5

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Carl Snodgrass

β˜… 5

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Karon

β˜… 5

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Shenine Bryant

β˜… 5

My daughter loves it there.

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spicy tidepod

β˜… 5

I love it there!The teachers are so sweet

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Robin Smith

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Outdated, small small small space, teachers are heard outside if the door yelling at the students whose parents were not in the waiting area. Unprofessional all around. Not learning true techniques, just how to put on a big show. Not worth the time or the money.

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Leesa Maria

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Naomy Mora

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Toni Gonzales

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My daughter took dance there for two years and I was so glad to move! A) The building needs a major overhaul. It's sad really because it has some of the biggest studios in town. B) it's expensive especially for what you get. C) the technique taught isn't that great. After we left my daughter progressed really quickly. Now, she's on track to be a trainee of a real company some day. That never would have happened if we had stayed.

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Jamaya Worrell

β˜… 5

I loved it. I been dancing there since I was 5 years old and started doing competition dances at 12 years old, I love being challenged and it taught me everything about life itself and how to conduct myself. I've been an AOD member for 15 years and it has been my passion ever since and my plan was to take that experience to the next level. I have and always will be an AOD family, and being at the dance studio is like my second home.

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Wood

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shawnda taylor

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Robert Mares

β˜… 5

My daughter has been taking dance classes here for several months and absolutely loves it. As the previous reviewer said the studio is small and is in need of updating, however the prices are reasonable and the staff is very attentive and appears to genuinely care about the children. This studio has a reputation for first class performances.

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