Ampersand Academy of Dance & Performing Arts - Gardiner, Maine

Elizabeth Jensen

Just finished our first spring session at Ampersand. I am so impressed with how the session went for my 7-year-old daughter who is in the ballet/tap class. The final performance was a testament to how organized, creative, dedicated, and fun the whole school is. We love the teachers, they are kind and patient. We liked the monthly payments for classes, it helps us keep the budget. We like the old building; it’s beautiful, historic, and perfectly adequate (also close to a coffee shop, library, bakery, and bookstore). We appreciate the good communication - weekly emails kept us in the loop. We loved seeing the seniors perform; they gave us a glimpse of the relationships and rewards that are possible with hard work and dedication. Most importantly, my daughter had fun and learned a lot.

Sarah Foster

Ampersand Academy of Dance & Performing Arts has been an amazing place for my daughter to discover her passion and train! All of the teachers there inspire confidence, kindness and creativity. The recitals are more like a story than just dancing to a beat, and when the recital is over, the only disappointment I have is that there isn't more dancing! My child is at the studio for about 6 hours a week or more and I never question her safety, or being loved or that she is happy there! I highly recommend dancing at AADPA for all children!

Helen Wright

My family is heading into our 10th year of dancing at ampersand and look forward to at least 10 more. My daughters have been able to learn great technique as well as developing a love of dance. My granddaughter just finished her first year and is counting the days till the fall session starts. Growing up I was not a dancer but have taken classes at ampersand and was given the confidence to dance in many of their amazing shows. Somehow the owner and teachers are able to tie all the classes into one theme and create a cohesive story that showcases all the dancers and theater students. This studio is among Gardiner's greatest treasures.

Allison H

Several of my students take dance from Ampersand and they all love how creative and fun the classes and shows are. I love going to the shows and seeing their happy faces and excitement of being part of something fantastic!

Jasmine Koch

So unprofessional! The recital was a joke, nothing was organized, they never even bothered to check tickets. The "pictures" i paid for was just a link to shutterfly where ihad to pay, again. Two and a half months later, i still havent recieved my dvd that i paid for and when i brought it up i was basically told that they had no control over when i would recieve it.the building is dirty. No one explains anything, so you are left to figure it all out on ur own. If i could give no stars i would.

AMIE SHURMAN

We are taking the mini movers class with miss Katherine. She is a saint with the 2&4 yo's. Tye kids live coming on Monday and kick starting our week!

Catherine Greenleaf

Great teachers. Kids love it

Hi Bob