Columbus School of Music & Dance

This is my daughter's first time to take ballet. The teacher is so awesome with her and all the kids. My daughter loves to go!
5 8 years ago (28-08-2017)

My daughter took a summer class here and she said one of the teacher was really MEAN so I decided to not sign her up for classes and if you want a good dance class go to Tony's dance school really good dance studio
1 8 years ago (11-07-2017)

My daughter was a new student last year and really enjoyed it but this year they went through do many changes and not for the better. Instructors left and office staff was changed 3 times since August. New instructors and new students didn't follow the code of ethics and they had bullying during class without consequences. It has been a nightmare and wouldn't recommend it to any new dancers.
2 8 years ago (02-03-2017)

After 6 months in the school, my son was "removed" from his lessons. First my 4-year old son started in piano music lessons. The first teacher said she can teach 2 year old kids. After the second lesson, she said my son was too tired for late classes, and suggested to try an earlier class. The second teacher said my son could not play the piano because his fingers couldn't reach the home keys, and suggested drums. 5 months into drum lessons, the teacher, decided to set new standards: "1- if the child MUST hold the drum sticks correctly 2- child must know how to read and play quarter notes AND if the child cannot do either one, s/he is not ready for drums" basically kicking my son out of the class. I was disheartened. Even though the teachers may say that they can teach younger children, they pick and choose who they want to teach, because they are unable to motivate, or make it interesting for a child who has never played the instrument before. The child is blank piece of paper, and it's up to the teacher to make it interesting and show the child how to hold the drum sticks and what quarter notes mean. The teachers do not make an effort to make music interesting, or motivate them to learn. In conclusion, if your child does not know music, this is not the place for them to learn. I was not given any notice of the teachers decision, yet i had to write a withdraw slip which noted i needed to give them 30 days advance notification, and i was charged for the whole month, even though he was kicked out after the 2nd lesson of the month. I'm waiting for a refund. I do not recommend this school for young children. This school may be good if the child already has musical experience. Otherwise, it's a waste of time and money.
2 9 years ago (11-04-2016)

My son has been taking lessons from Steve for about a year and a half. He has learned a great deal and looks forward to going every week. I don't have to make him practice; Steve does a great job working with the child to choose songs they WANT to learn how to play. Next week my son will play in his first Honor's Recital and he is so excited! I'm thrilled to see his progress over the past ~18 months and in knowing that he now has a skill he can use for the rest of his life.
5 9 years ago (07-03-2016)