Edgewater Performing Arts — Local services in Edgewater

We attended a class here for our baby. The class itself was quite nice, but unfortunately, our overall experience was ruined by some inconsiderate parents.

After our 45 mins class, we tried to leave the parking lot, but one car had parked so close behind us that we couldn’t move our car at all. When we went to find the owner, the driver’s seat was empty, and a woman nearby was on the phone. When the driver finally came out, he was extremely rude and claimed that he had “waited forever,” so he decided to leave his car there while attending his baby’s class.

At that time (around 10 a.m.), the parking lot was nearly empty. We politely suggested that he could have just parked elsewhere since there were plenty of open spots and that his “wait” was unnecessary. Instead of understanding, he yelled at us — yes, yelled — insisting he wanted that exact spot and started cursing at us.

As parents who were also just attending a class, we felt extremely uncomfortable and angry. We had just finished our session, the same ballet class as everyone else, and his so-called “forever wait” was simply because we were inside, attending the class.

I don’t know how much they pay for this class or if certain families believe they have special privileges, but this encounter really made me question the community around Edgewater Performing Arts. If every family behaves like this, what kind of example are we setting for our children? This was pure bullying behavior — completely unacceptable and...

This review is for child ballet class, Saturday session 9:15am - 10am for age 4 - 5. My experience here is terrible! My daughter is 3 and half years old and at our first trial class we disclosed the age. The teacher says she's ready and can be in the class. After a month, today out of no where told me my child can't stay in the class and not even for today's class, and asked she to move to age 3 - 4 class in the afternoon which the schedule doesn't work for us. Also, on day one the receptionist told us age 3 - 4 class have many children much younger than 3 so they don't learn anything. I told the receptionist and teacher it is wasting parents time if they don't tell us that in advance. I insist that she at least stay for today's session since we already here. Although my child is not top in the class she's following instructions and bother no body. I see other kids not nearly able to follow instructions are allowed to stay in the class. Also the teacher is really cold and lack of warmth and energy to influence the kids. She kicks kids out of class a lot without trying to talk to the kid first. In my opinion, she can't teach. They expect kids to be perfect robots to follow directions perfectly. It's not for my kid. Since my kid can't stay in that class, I demanded refund. The school refuse to provide full fund so before you sign up for the class here...

I first came across the dance studio at the Arts Festival taking place in Veterans Field Park. The staff was very kind and answered all my questions. I signed my daughter up for a trial class just a few days later. The studio was conveniently just a short 5 min drive from our home and her school so that was already a positive in my book. Upon entering I was surprised how large the actual facility was. We were welcomed immediately and were told where we could change, shown the viewing area, and even grab a snack or refreshment. The place is very well lit and clean. It did not have that dance studio "odor" that I was expecting. The bathroom was very clean as well. My daughter made a few friends while we waited for her class to begin. As soon as her class began I posted up in the viewing area with my one year old and watched her on the screen. I wasn't able to hear what was going on inside but from what I saw the instructor looked very kind and inviting. All in all, seconds after my daughter came out of the room I simply asked her if she had fun. "I loved it daddy" was all I needed to hear in order to sign up. I highly recommend this place, especially for beginners or no prior ballet experience. We're both looking forward to...