Love 😍 love this place awesome. The teachers really care for all the kids/teens!!
Emily de Ayora
Jan 2025
Both of my daughters take class at moving arts. My 8 year old is in ballet 2 and in her third year there. My 5 year old is in primary and her second year there. We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood. My older daughter begs to go to class whenever she can. They offer a free class to new students. Highly recommend!
Alyce F.
Jun 2024
Amazing ballet classes for all ages. Professional instructors, and age appropriate curriculum. Nurturing, yet encouraging environment for kids to develop to their greatest potential.
Theresa Benavidez
Jun 2024
Love the teachers so much and space and location feels very relaxed.
Gregory G.
Jun 2023
The Moving Arts Academy was a godsend for my family. Alyse and her team worked with our daughter for 3 years. The school is a balance of discipline, education and fun, I know Sophia will never forget. Thank you Alyse.
Brian J.
Apr 2023
My daughters both took ballet and rep/contemporary dance classes here for years and loved everything about it, including the camps. The training is second to none. Classes are taught by professional dancers, many who are currently actively performing in local companies. The ABT curriculum is well structured for kids, and the instructors are all very kind and patient. The students' seasonal shows are amazing, including the choreography for the more advanced kids. This place is a real gem, I'd highly recommend it, especially for families on this side of the city!
Cindy K.
Feb 2023
My experience was quite different from the other reviewers. We went for a trial class but were not welcomed at all. The instructor did not even introduce herself to the new students or the parents. I guess the studio must be doing well with enrollment because our instructor seemed quite apathetic to forging a connection with us or the new students. The instructor's tone was harsh and severe throughout the entire class. She also seemed a bit stressed and it was quite visible and audible in the way she interacted with the class. As a former ballet dancer myself, I understand the discipline, the critique, the perfection, etc that comes with learning ballet. I did appreciate the structure, the intro to a little bit of technique, etc but I would have liked to see a more warm/kind way to introduce the youngest budding dancers to ballet.My 3 y/o follows instruction well. She was quite excited and happy to try the class. It's in her nature to follow the rules and do a good job. She said she "tried her best, and it was fun but the teacher was mean" so we'll continue searching for the right fit!
Jamie P.
Oct 2022
My daughter loves her dance classes! The space is big, bright and clean and the instructors are excellent. We look forward to it every week.
Chandem G
Apr 2021
My daughter is in her second semester of ballet at moving arts studio and absolutely loves it! The quality of the ballet education is great and Alyce is very welcoming and inclusive of families different needs. She and her staff are very professional and thankfully have been been able to keep the studio safely open during the pandemic. I look forward to my daughter attending more classes at this ballet studio.
Seth Miller
Apr 2021
My daughter has been a student at Moving Arts Studio for the past five years and we are so pleased with the instruction there, the atmosphere and with Alyce Finwall, the studio's founder. It has been a great experience for our daughter and we have watched her wonderful progress in ballet and contemporary dance. Highly recommend this studio.
Kristen Beck
Love 😍 love this place awesome. The teachers really care for all the kids/teens!!
Emily de Ayora
Both of my daughters take class at moving arts. My 8 year old is in ballet 2 and in her third year there. My 5 year old is in primary and her second year there. We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood. My older daughter begs to go to class whenever she can. They offer a free class to new students. Highly recommend!
Alyce F.
Amazing ballet classes for all ages. Professional instructors, and age appropriate curriculum. Nurturing, yet encouraging environment for kids to develop to their greatest potential.
Theresa Benavidez
Love the teachers so much and space and location feels very relaxed.
Gregory G.
The Moving Arts Academy was a godsend for my family. Alyse and her team worked with our daughter for 3 years. The school is a balance of discipline, education and fun, I know Sophia will never forget. Thank you Alyse.
Brian J.
My daughters both took ballet and rep/contemporary dance classes here for years and loved everything about it, including the camps. The training is second to none. Classes are taught by professional dancers, many who are currently actively performing in local companies. The ABT curriculum is well structured for kids, and the instructors are all very kind and patient. The students' seasonal shows are amazing, including the choreography for the more advanced kids. This place is a real gem, I'd highly recommend it, especially for families on this side of the city!
Cindy K.
My experience was quite different from the other reviewers. We went for a trial class but were not welcomed at all. The instructor did not even introduce herself to the new students or the parents. I guess the studio must be doing well with enrollment because our instructor seemed quite apathetic to forging a connection with us or the new students. The instructor's tone was harsh and severe throughout the entire class. She also seemed a bit stressed and it was quite visible and audible in the way she interacted with the class. As a former ballet dancer myself, I understand the discipline, the critique, the perfection, etc that comes with learning ballet. I did appreciate the structure, the intro to a little bit of technique, etc but I would have liked to see a more warm/kind way to introduce the youngest budding dancers to ballet.My 3 y/o follows instruction well. She was quite excited and happy to try the class. It's in her nature to follow the rules and do a good job. She said she "tried her best, and it was fun but the teacher was mean" so we'll continue searching for the right fit!
Jamie P.
My daughter loves her dance classes! The space is big, bright and clean and the instructors are excellent. We look forward to it every week.
Chandem G
My daughter is in her second semester of ballet at moving arts studio and absolutely loves it! The quality of the ballet education is great and Alyce is very welcoming and inclusive of families different needs. She and her staff are very professional and thankfully have been been able to keep the studio safely open during the pandemic. I look forward to my daughter attending more classes at this ballet studio.
Seth Miller
My daughter has been a student at Moving Arts Studio for the past five years and we are so pleased with the instruction there, the atmosphere and with Alyce Finwall, the studio's founder. It has been a great experience for our daughter and we have watched her wonderful progress in ballet and contemporary dance. Highly recommend this studio.