New York Performing Arts Center — Attraction in Town of Blooming Grove

It is apparent that caring about the social and emotional well-being of children is not a concern for the owners of NYPAC. My six year old daughter was targeted and then removed from this dance school, all because of the inability of the owners to take responsibility and recognition of their unprofessional business practices. My wife and I (along with several other parents) witnessed one of the owners yelling at another parent, and then interrupted our daughter’s dance class to remove her two children. After the altercation, all the parents were discussing the unprofessional actions that just took place, for some unknown reason, my wife and I were singled out and later contacted and questioned regarding our comments. The owners didn’t like our candor or honesty, and rather than resolve these issues, the ugliness was thwarted upon our six year old daughter. When this behavior was pointed out to them as unacceptable, we were told that our presence at the studio was no longer welcome. It is obvious to me that the owners of NYPAC are in it only for the money and not the love of children or dance. Having already taken money from us, they would rather severe ties, than accept the truth when being called out for behaving erratic, rude and unprofessional. It is my daughter that loses out the most though, how do you tell a six year old child that she can no longer attend dance when she did nothing wrong? This letter is important, so others can be made aware of the poor business practices of NYPAC. Businesses that work with children should not be run by individuals who behave like children. To add insult to injury, after speaking with one of the owners and having been made aware of our removal from the school, later that evening one of the owner’s fathers called our home to reiterate the banishment. They claim to be there for the children, but this is the furthest thing from the truth. Their policy is one of “respect and politeness” but we didn’t experience either of these traits. From the false advertisement of a dance class, the intimidation of my child, to the phone call by “Daddy,” this performing arts company is performing something, but it isn’t the arts. So when deciding on a dance school, research other schools in the area, ones that show “respect and politeness” to your child, you, and the...

I’m very disappointed at the dance place. My daughter has been there since she was 3 years old. I know she had her moment here and there from time to time. Now she is five, she was much better than before, at her age, it’s normal. The teacher had not say anything about her behavior at all. All of the sudden I received a text message we can’t go there anymore because of my daughter’s behavior and my husband was rude when we got home today. I was there today and I tried to explain it to Miss Shayla that she just lost her grandpa yesterday and she was very upset, so does my husband. Miss Shayla has always been nice however she looked like she didn’t have a good mood and no patience at all today. I understand everyone has a bad day but it shouldn’t be taken out on other people. They showed no sympathy at all. You know what also bothers me is when I try to pay today, there was one family in the front of us and tried to get in the class, I just heard she is also five. Maybe they need another spot for her so they tried to find an excuse to kick us out. I don’t think that’s the right way to manage the business. First, I haven’t even got a warning saying my daughter was behavior poorly, 3 years with them? I would adjust it myself. Secondly, they made a decision so fast, base on what??it’s not a big deal to them, but for a little girl who just lost her grandpa and I had to tell her she can’t go to the dance class anymore, it is horrible!!!. Even tho she keeps telling me she wants to be a dancer in the future. Sure we can go somewhere else. But the business owner and teacher show no heart no sympathy. I don’t appreciate their business at all. I’m very very disappointed and upset...

This is one of the most unprofessional uncaring pathetic establishments I have ever experienced. They don't care about the kids. It's ALL about the money!!!! This place has the nerve after we sign up to try to force my child to take 3 classes when it is impossible for her to do this. They come up with this new rule that if u are a kickline dancer u have to take 2 additional classes or u are out!!! Never mind what's best for the child!! They just want the money!! As it is is my daughter was one of the best kickline class dancers there and taking a third class would not have made a difference. I have never seen a business force u to spend more money. This is unacceptable!! And the attitudes of the staff there is sickening. Like I said it's all about the money not what's best for the child. Goodbye nypac. We r taking our...