Angela Van School of Ballet

Pro: Angela Van is the only dance teacher in the area who teaches students every single class.
Con: It is a one-​man business. Security is an issue. Since there’s no chair or table in the waiting area, parents don’t normally stay. All doors are unlocked while she is the one who is taking care of 10 + kids.
Personal experience: On our first day of class, she spent her first 15 minutes on the phone with her new inquiries and giving direction to her studio (there’s no street sign) while all students were waiting for her. After the first trial, she put my 8 years old, who has been dancing since 3, into the PP class (which are mostly kindergarteners). I didn’t know how it work so I signed up anyways. After couple of classes, I raised my concern and asked if she could give my daughter a chance to dance with the students who are the same age. The answer was NO, not even a trial. I emailed her again after knowing that my neighbor, who has a 4 years old, placed into the same class. I asked her for more detail about the program and she didn’t even give me a word but suggested that her school is not the right place for my girl.
My jaw dropped after getting her reply. This is the exact same bad experience that my other friend got with her daughter, a 10-​years old placed with the 8 years old.
Knowing how to dance is good, having good manner is even more important. If Angela can’t communicate with the parents well, then hire someone instead of doing everything by herself and end up giving attitude to her customers.
I would give her NO star is there’s a choice. Very bad customer service.

Both my son and daughter have gone here. It is a serious ballet school, and Angela does an excellent job. We saw their yearly recital and were impressed, especially by the older students who performed just beautifully. Many of our friends go here as well.