Love Linda kinlaw school of dance the girls love it we travel 30 minutes away but so worth it

We moved here about 2 years ago and since my daughter enjoyed taking ballet lessons back home, we immediately enrolled her for classes at another local dance studio closer to our house. I was very disappointed when she wanted to quit after only her first year in NC. Our neighbor suggested we try the Linda Kinlaw studio instead, so I convinced my daughter to try a class at the new studio before making the decision to quit. I am so glad we took her advice because LKSOD is the best! From the moment we stepped foot in the studio, I knew we had found the right place for us. We were greeted with a warm welcome from Kim at the front desk and a few of the parents who were waiting in the lobby. Her teacher even popped in to introduce herself a few minutes before the class began and took the extra time to personally walk with her to class being held next door in Studio 2. I have watched my daughter grow leaps and bounds since making the switch to LKSOD. I am not one to usually leave reviews but our time here at Bragg is sadly coming to an end and I wish we had found this studio first. I can only hope that my review will help other new families make the right choice the first time like I wish we had.

I absolutely love this studio!!! My daughter has been at this studio for 12 years!!! We love the staff and teachers! They always have the best interest of the students. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!!!!

We have been dancing at Linda Kinlaw School of Dance for 3 years now. I was very impressed with how much my 3 year old learned in her first year. I couldnt believe how much terminology my toddler was able to recite after only a few months. My daughter just finished her 3rd year of dance taking ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. We have had 3 different teachers so far and they have all been exceptional. The thing that stands out the most is how caring the staff has been. You can tell they really care about the students and go above and beyond to make sure they get individual attention even in a larger class size. We have done 3 recitals now and they have all been very organized. I highly recommend this studio it is by far the best around!

After trying two other dance studios before this one for my daughter, I found the quality of instruction superior than the others. Three years later, my daughter has come so far and genuinely has become attached to all the instructors! I couldnt ask for a better studio than this one and I highly recommend anyone with a child interested in dance to start here.

Such a great dance school, been in business for a very long time. Well established dance school. Love all the teachers there,

I have danced for this studio for 12 years! I absolutely love Mrs. Linda and her staff!

My 9-year-old daughter has been dancing at this studio for over a year now, and I must admit, this is by far the best facility we have been to! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and they TEACH the children. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone that wants their child to succeed in dance!

I absolutely love this studio!!! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!!

I pulled my daughter out of this facility after about 3 classes. My daughter has been around family ever since she was born. Naturally, she was going to have separation anxiety as majority of kids exhibit this behavior when they are in an unfamiliar setting. As an experienced Pre-Kindergarten teacher, I know this to be prevalent and developmentally appropriate amongst young children. After her second class I was approached by a lady at the front desk who receives payments. She asked me if the teacher had spoken to me. I replied, Spoken to me about what? She stated, Since your daughter doesnt seem to be adjusting well, We think you should wait a few months and bring her back when shes older. ( this was in front of other parents with my daughter present might I add) I sat in on one of the classes. There were children younger than my daughter and children that were older. In particular, there was an older girl there who totally disregarded the teachers. She ran around the room and even spat at a few of the other children. Yet, somehow my daughter who was naturally experiencing separation anxiety was a bigger distraction than the little girl who obviously lacked foundational parenting. The following week, the teacher approached me. She stated that my daughter had adjusted well and wanted to know if I would put her in the recital. So first she wasnt adjusting and then after one more class she was all of the sudden adjusting? What they have is a staff that clearly is incapable of deciding what adjustment actually entails. The lady at the front counter should have never approached me. The teacher should have initially expressed her concerns to me. I have now found a dance facility of QUALITY where she actually learns the basic foundations of dance. If you want your young child to develop the skill of dance as well as the art of dance this place is not sufficient. It is a playdate. If your teachers are not equipped to handle the development of preschool aged children do not advertise to preschool aged children.UPDATE: I posted a review on Facebook. You would think the business would be open to addressing my concerns along with the conduct of the staff. Instead, the business reported my review and had it removed. Go figure!

Great dance school, best in town