Premier One Dance Conservatory & Fitness

"There is only one word to describe Premier One Dance Conservatory which is excellent. The family-like atmosphere is what really makes them even more spectacular. My daughter has had tremendous growth since she first started. Her confidence has gone through the roof thanks to the director, Ms. Madison. Ms. Madison's creativity and dedication is really what separates this dance studio from any other. If your looking for a dance studio, please come to Premier One Dance conservatory."

"It is truly a blessing to find programs in the community for our young African-American children to participate in and gain professional experience from. Premier one dance conservatory is an example of excellence in molding Young African-American minds and bodies. The students range in age from 4 to 18 and are taught a myriad of dance styles (ballet, tap, jazz, modern interpretation and gospel). The staff is excellent at working with all age ranges, and teaching them how to work in collaboration with specific routines. Ms. Madison is the primary DC choreographer all while being a full-time student at an HBCU. She works with the on-site staff and works with the students when she comes home on, breaks to be able to pull off a flawless performance twice a year. If you are looking for a southside community, based dance studio for your children PremierOneDanceConservatory is the one to check out."

"Take your child elsewhere! It's unbelievable how the staff mentally and emotionally abuse these children. Unprofessional and very condescending. Parents, please understand that child maltreatment can lead to serious mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Choose a healthier environment. How to Recognize the Signs of Emotional Abuse 1. Humiliation and criticism. 2. Control and shame. 3. Accusing, blaming, and denial. 4. Neglect and isolation."

"Please enroll your daughters in KENWOOD DANCE ACADEMY. If you want professionalism. It’s unfortunate that blacks can’t support certain blacks. This school is owned by one person but operated by the owner daughter that is currently in college. That statement says a lot. Madison is her name, she is ghetto, unprofessional, emotional, unethical, aggressive, uneducated, inexperienced, ignorant, uncontrollable, evil and ungodly. This young lady is never at the school to teach our daughters, but when she comes home on breaks she over works our kids, yells, disrespects, and shows favoritism. She has parents pay $1378 for tuition, two popcorn fundraisers that’s suppose to update the facility and haven’t seen any improvement. For dance recitals we have to buy 12 tickets $336 up front and you have to sell them to get your money back. Costumes are $336 also and they are so inexpensive, professional photos look like it’s printed from Walgreens. They take cash only, they don’t provide accurate receipts, they go over time, you have to pay for all holiday activities. This organization is so unorganized. The leadership is horrible. And no motivation at all, they mentally abused children with negativity. And disrespectful to the parents. Our black young daughters and parents are being financially and mentally robbed by this organization."

"Love love love Studio 1, my daughter and little sister took tap there when they were kids. I enjoyed ever recital wouldn’t miss it for the world. If your daughter or son love to dance and perform, this is the best dance studio ever."