AK Dance Away Dance Studio - Spring Hill, Florida

Danielle Bradley

Wasn't sure at what point I would post a review however it seems about right , my daughter danced here for a few years on team and recreational. Once we joined the team things just went down hill. They made my daughter feel worthless , constantly compared one kid to another bluntly saying your not as good as another child you won't place in competitions. They made comments about the kids and parents behind there backs even in conversation would bad mouth other people. Over all it was not the best experience glad we left when we did.

Dominique Alvarez

My older daughter danced here before covid. She didn't continue after covid; however, our younger daughter did. The prices are great for kiddos wanting to start dance.
In three years, our daughter did learn quite a bit, considering she hadn't danced anywhere else. The first two years seemed alright. Unfortunately, year three was a struggle. Communication became limited, and invoices had errors, overcharging us. The dance schedule was changed mid year for one class, and their practices and/or rehearsals are not set until the last minute. If you want organization, this is not the place. There isn't a schedule or set of dates for anything, nor is the studio on top of their in-house organization. We were told to keep all weekends open for practices, only to be told last minute which days we needed to be there. It was very hard to have any family time or plan any events. The last year with them was also very stressful. Some days, we would walk into smiles, but most days, it seemed very unwelcoming. Our daughter cried many times about how she was talked to or treated during practice. There were several instances where the owners' children would push her around. Just wasn't a happy place. She has decided not to dance there anymore and wants something she enjoys with people who enjoy her.
In the end, I do think the owners love dance, and I believe they love kids. I think it's a good place for beginners but not for students who are trying to grow. If you join their studio, always track and/or document your payments. I do hope that one day they can return to the way they used to be several years ago. It's just not a happy environment anymore.

Sdavid Desouza

Almost extraordinary like .I just remember that every Dance & school is mostly practice all over the world. But A k Dancer is a different kind of platform for kids and kindergarten type . school life .or After school day are over .The summer can get you into your feet how school kids could make up their minds is fullfill the promise of ther mother what dream they would like to find a journey of dancing as we'll as school life study. I have seen the world and almost beautiful to be adorable to find new children finding their hobbies for learning dancing.Its nicely to say A k Dancer have many stories to teach dancing in positive energy of Obedience new time of journey teaches.

Melissa Hernandez

We just completed a season with AK Dance. My daughter loved Mr AJ and Ms Kylee. They have a warm welcoming and friendly studio environment. My princess gain more dancing experience and had fun doing it. Definitely recommend this dance family ?

Phil Kurzhals

I’m a parent and grandparent now, and have spent many years around kids in various sports, dance, gymnastics, and other programs. I can’t say that I’ve seen one worse than this. The woman that is part of the couple that runs it is extremely unprofessional and can be downright nasty. Try being a little kinder to people. You wouldn’t speak to me as I’ve seen you speak to other adults that attend recitals as I saw last night in downtown New Port Richey. And what was the theme last night? Dead music artists? Great to do tributes, but that was a bit much. With the exception of a few older kids, it doesn’t appear that any of the others have learned much. When they remind people of rules such as no filming, or sending one adult back to pick up the kids, maybe try not to sound so confrontational and condescending. I honestly can’t believe they have even averaged 4 stars.

Ernest Avila

There are husband and wife team they work with kids of all ages from the real young ones to the older ones their family oriented their main priority is the safety of all the kids they show them how to do dance moves and to go into competition they have won awards Nice place for kids to go to to build self esteem

Elizabeth Briggs

This is the first year my daughter has danced here and I can tell you there will be many more years. AJ and Kylee have a true heart for all the children they teach, no matter their level of skill. My daughter has done competitive cheer for (2) years but really loves her dance classes the most. She has taken (6) different classes and has been taught the different styles of each dance, and I witnessed this during the recital. I am in the studio many nights of the week and have never seen either teacher treat anyone with disrespect. Actually I feel they go above and beyond to help all the dancers and their parents. You can message them night or day and they are quick with a response. We are excited to start our second season with this great dance studio. Go AK DANCE AWAY ?

Kara Mantzoutsos

AKDance Away is a little gem of a school located right off 19 run by a husband and wife team who have been in the business for over 15 years.

Not only has my 3.5yr old become more confident in her movements and dance abilities (in just 5months) but she has cultivated relationships with her fellow classmates that have made AKDance Away feel more like a family than just a school.

I highly recommend AKDance away to anyone looking to enroll their child in a dance school where they will be treated like family, develop strong friendships and where your child will get the smaller class one on one attention that most large dance schools are unable to offer. It is the love for what they do that makes AKDance stand apart from the crowd. You will not be disappointed.