Royal Dance Works 402 East Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85022

"After paying this school for a year & putting down a deposit on a dress. My 8 year old was suddenly kicked out & told to kick rocks via email & text snidely asking if I’d seen the email? They didn’t’t think we merit even the consideration of maybe letting us down gently by phone. No. Text was completely appropriate. But I’ve already complained about all of that on Yelp. I’m now sharing what followed their lies that they would refund my stolen money on Tuesday. So, when I was thinking that all of this nastiness had been resolved, I get a wonderful call from my bank, advising that this studio, rather than refunding me the money that they stole from me & had no right to, had in fact charged me the whole amount... again. I just can't with these people. The depths of their nastiness, incompetence & straight up dishonesty is really more than anyone can even comprehend, never mind try to endure. And don't forget that all of this began, because despite the teacher not even teaching my daughter's final class because she was out sick, like she was out most of November, too, I might add, my 8 year old just couldn't cut it. This has swiftly turned into one of the most ridiculous & unpleasant experiences of my life. Don't even ask my child how she feels.... She is a third grader in 4th grade math, but she can't figure out how to sing a song & move her body parts in a directed manner. She's only been in dance & theater since preschool. We only left her last school because they changed her schedule, but this school would just never accept that we had experience, it just didn't fit their falsely perceived perceptions. But of course, none of this had anything to do with my child or her abilities, perceived or otherwise. This was all about someone's overrated ego. So petty & idiotic. The whole thing. Thank god I come from a family of lawyers. I'm not dealing with this dumpster fire anymore & 1 highly recommend that no one else makes the same mistake that I did. DO NOT enroll your child here."

"I attended Royal Dance Works for their anniversary night in 2019. I took an intermediate hip hop class and had so much fun! I was meaning to take the Advance class, but I had so much fun, I lost time! Such a friendly-welcoming environment! I have many friends that go there and they are serious about dance. If your child is a hardworking dancer, this is the place to be!"

"My daughter has attended classes at Royal Dance Works since she was 3 years old. She is now 13. The teachers at Royal are excellent. They are talented dancers and choreographers, and they are very aware of how to teach children. They have high expectations, but are also very caring and helpful. Communication at Royal can be improved upon, but with the quality of dance instruction and experiences dancers have there, communication is only a minor issue."

"Royal Dance Works has been my home away from home for the last 18 years and has been such a significant part of my life. From starting out in a combination class at 4 years old to spending nearly every day at the studio as a 10 year member of Royal’s competition/performing company, my passion and love for dance grew at Royal. The studio is by far the best in the area and exceeds all standards and expectations. The director, Carole Royal, has been in the dance business for over 35 years and has the most experience and knowledge to make Royal Dance Works the best place it can be. The assistant director, Lupe, is the heart of the studio and not only shapes you as a dancer, but as a person too. Together they have built an incredible legacy and Royal was named #1 Dance Studio in Arizona by Dancer's Magazine. The studio is tightly connected with the professional industry which provides top-notch education quality for the dancers. Royal's alumni has done incredible things, not just in the dance world, but in life itself. Whether you are looking for a beginning combination class for a young child or a top competitive team, Royal has it all. The studio are spacious and clean, and the overall facility is beautiful. They always offer a healthy and safe learning environment. The lounging area is comfortable and offers Wi-Fi which allows to students and parents to work. The people are friendly and welcoming. The front office staff is organized and eager to help you with questions or concerns at any given moment. The classes are diverse and fulfilling. Their teachers are attentive and compassionate, as well as motivating and inspiring. They encouraged me to perform my best and pushed me to my full potential as a dancer and a person. Royal and their faculty has given me the confidence to achieve my goals and taught me to always strive to improve and want to be better in everything I pursue, even after I have graduated from the studio. Royal Dance Works has taught me so much more than just dance. They have taught me skills that I will carry with me throughout life, such as teamwork, responsibility, and commitment. Royal guides you to be the best person and dancer you can possibly be. I feel privileged to have been apart of their Performance Company, which is more than just a team, it is my family. I am forever grateful for the lasting memories and lifelong friendships that Royal has allowed me to have and to have grown up at such a special place. I graduated almost 5 years ago, and still return “home” when I can. I would highly recommend Royal to anyone, no matter what level of dance you are looking for, Royal is truly the best of the best and has something to offer for everyone."