International Dance Academy

Address:	825 Shotgun Rd, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone:	+1 954-476-4419
Site:	danceida.com
Rating:	4.2

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Maria Zaffaroni

If I could give IDA 10 stars, I would certainly do that. How dissapointing reading the last two negative reviews. As a parent that has been at the studio for 4 years I can assure all new prospects and parents this is by far, the BEST ballet studio in South Florida. My review is 100% genuine. My daughter is 7 years old and has been at the studio since she was 3 years old with the same dance instructors, same families, same friends, same policies and procedures. As an owner of two large preschool facilities in SouthFlorida, I have always stressed the importance of "quality" at my centers or any center that serves young children. "Quality" is defined by one word, PASSION. When there is passion, there is vocation, a natural ability to deliver a service with love and affection. Mrs Mary, the owner, is the perfect example, what an inspiration and privilege to have our little girls exposed to such talent and gift she has! Every instructor, including the owners Mrs Mary and Mrs Debbie,the families, the students, ALL make this place such a wonderful place for our children. Because there is passion, genuine vocation, high standards, ethical and professional values, and more importantly "attention to detail" to deliver a top quality ballet program for our children. As parents, we have a choice, the choice to select which program represents the best fit for our children. Unfortuanately today, our society face the sad reality where many parents rush to take decision without researching or taking their time to assess quality, and ask all questions necessary PRIOR to exposing their children to a program. IDA is a professional ballet studio with high standards and expectations. Prices and specific details are given with time and precision, and no hidden information or surprise-last minute fees has ever been experienced. That is NOT true. But i tell you what it is true. The studio offers a structured, well defined traditional classical ballet program for those selective parents that look for consistent discipline, talent, and more importantly long term friendships among the students. There is a fine line between "using a stern" tone of voice when disciplining children, and "yelling". The instructors Do NOT yell, they discipline their students with respect and assertion. But, if you are looking for a dance studio where students run around without proper supervision and loud, then this is not the place for your child. Re-direction has been the discipline approach chosen by this center, modeling postive behavior to its students and families. I respect everyones opinion, but I cannot tolerate parents that take one second of their time to offend, and create false statements about a business that has no other intention than making a positive impact and difference in young childrens lives. Take your time to visit and tour this wonderful facility, you wont be dissapointed. Attend one of their two shows at the Coral Springs Performing Arts every year, and experience the "reality" of IDA by yourself.

Emily Ahles

IDA was, and continues to be, my home away from home for the last 13 years. This is an excellent studio, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wishes for their child to be part of a high-quality dance environment. Most obviously, the dance education offered at IDA is superb. Through both the normal technique classes and the RAD examinations, all students at IDA will grow and excel as dancers. The most foundational technique is emphasized at all levels to emphasize clean, technically proficient dancing. Now, while getting back into ballet after college, Ive received compliments about the cleanliness of my ballet technique and questions about where I have trained (despite being several years out of practice! Solid foundational skills stick). The studio has sent dozens of girls to well-known summer ballet programs (Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ellison Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and more), has consistently seen exceptional and unusually high scores and pass rates in their RAD examinations, and has sent several dancers on to professional ballet companies. When I was performing in shows, I was always impressed with the level of care and concern put into the casting of roles. In order to create a special experience for every dancer, new and different roles were created almost yearly in order to create a roster that best showcases each individual dancers talent. Hard work in the studio is noticed and duly rewarded at all levels of skill. The warm yet disciplined environment created at IDA by Mary and Debbie Buttner promotes personal growth for each pupil. Ive learned many life skills from my time at IDA: the irreplaceable value of daily, consistent hard work, the personal strength required to work through discouragement, the incredible value of teamwork, the way one persons actions positively or negatively affect all those around them, and much more. These skills certainly helped me to grow as a dancer; but perhaps more importantly, theyve helped me in my life outside of dance to be able to achieve my personal, academic, and career goals to date. Lastly, I cant emphasize enough the significance of the community created at IDA. This is much more than a dance school, this is a family and a home to all those who pass through its doors. Ive both experienced and witnessed so many dear friendships created at IDA, and feel lucky to be part of the family! Mary and Debbie, in particular, are lovely, warm-hearted women who run the studio with care, passion, and endless energy. They have been huge mentors and role models to me as Ive grown up, and I have been welcomed back with huge hugs when Ive come back to visit. Enrolling your child at IDA will guarantee their improvement as a dancer, their personal growth, and that they will join a close-knit community where they will be able to feel that they are a part of something important. It would be an excellent decision for your child.

Alejandra Marin

International Dance Academy is in a league of its own when it comes to classical ballet training. They offer a perfect hybrid of a disciplined yet loving environment for young dancers to excel. Aside from the structured class settings where ballet instructors dedicate their time to perfecting every move, they also offer the dancers an opportunity to be a part of two beautifully produced shows each year. These shows are in a theatre setting with beautiful costumes and backdrops. Dancers also have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations each year. In addition, their summer camp is a perfect combination of ballet training and fun activities for dancers of all ages. Apart from the amazing progress my daughter has made as a dancer while in this studio, it is the life lessons she is receiving that is most important. She is a part of an environment that teaches discipline, respect, work ethic, and most of all, love and support for each other. IDA will truly help your child achieve his/her goals as long as they are willing to bring their love and dedication to the art of ballet.

Lorena C Sandoval

Went for trial class. Got there and front desk was empty. I had to go into an office to ask about the class. The lady, Diane, told me to wait and she would show me to the class and it started at 4. 4oclock came, then 4:02 then 4:05 then 10 after and that lady just kept passing by me and ignoring me! I had to go and look for the class myself. Class was good and professional but I overhead a mom tell another mom that all girls had to do the recital in May and pay for it or sell tickets at $35 each. When I went to ask for tuition fees Diane didnt tell me this but I asked her if it was true. She informed me, with an attitude, that recital is $500, which you have to pay unless you sell tickets. My 5 year old wants to do ballet, I dont know if she wants to do it professionally. I assume this dance school is a professional academy, hence the prices. I pass...Will try something else until I know my kid is serious about it. $500 for the recital?! Plus $65 a month...Wow!