This was an unfortunate waste of time. If you like to pay exorbitant amounts of money for so-so service while getting pushed around by a woman named Joanne, then THIS is the place for you! My kid... More

This was an unfortunate waste of time. If you like to pay exorbitant amounts of money for so-so service while getting pushed around by a woman named Joanne, then THIS is the place for you! My kid would be better suited spending time with adults who actually ENJOY children.
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i went to jonis for two years then took another two years off. ive been dancing all my llife and never had a teacher like joni, or been to a dance studio like her but it works for me. shes an... More

i went to jonis for two years then took another two years off. ive been dancing all my llife and never had a teacher like joni, or been to a dance studio like her but it works for me. shes an amazing dancer and teacher , and yes sometimes her mothers a little pushy but hey, its the bussiness and thats life, you can tell they care alot about the people,i know thatr first hand theyre always there to lend a hand to me and not just for dance related things, for anything. theyre amazing people , joanne and joni, and the way they work as a mother daughter team is amazing. i was on dance team for the year of the commercial things and yes alot of people complained about the costumes and yes there was no dress rehersal, but thats becuase its not needed, she prepares us enough to just go out there and be the amazing dancers she helped us to be. as for the studio being small, its not a big deal, its cute and makes everything more personal , and more relaxed , you dont go in there worried or feeling lost because your all togther working togther creating something, side by side. jonis isnt just a school anymore, and its not just a hobby or lifestyle choice. its a family.
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First of all I agree with Kristen S., Joni De Marco is definitely an outstanding dancer. She is also an outstanding teacher. The best my child has ever worked with. Yes her mother is involved... More

First of all I agree with Kristen S., Joni De Marco is definitely an outstanding dancer. She is also an outstanding teacher. The best my child has ever worked with. Yes her mother is involved because she is Joni's right hand gal. They are pretty much partners in the studio and in my opinion do a great job for just two people. Who knows what Kristen means by saying the studio is lost in the 80's. Sorry Kristen you just showed us all how immature you are and that the stories of your actions that the students have told are 100% true. I will not record them here. As for the studio being too small... The studio is 7 years old and i would agree she has outgrown it. I have talked to her about this and she is currently looking for a larger space. As for the costume ordeal. I would assume anyone not mentally unstable such as our friend Kristen could understand not giving them out till right before the show. How many times have my children lost a head piece or some other piece of clothing i cannot count. And the comment with them not fitting right are silly. Joni's Props are a site to be seen. I have never seen a dance studio put so much time and effort into their props. They do a great job every year. And manage to keep it a secret until its revealed at the show. Joni has taken classes at some of the most well known studios in Boston. She is even the advanced tap teacher at the Boston Conservatory. She MUST know what she is doing. Requiring students to dress exactly the same is a good thing Kristen. Accusing Joni and Joanne of caring more for money than the kids is insulting and absurd. They most definitely do not deserve the critisicm of someone like you Kristen. Obviously everyone else does not agree with you or the studio wouldn't be too small. Good Luck.
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Joni Demarco is an outstanding dancer. As a teacher she has great potential. The unfortunate fact is that her mother has her hand in too many decisions. The dance studio is stuck in the 80's. There... More

Joni Demarco is an outstanding dancer. As a teacher she has great potential. The unfortunate fact is that her mother has her hand in too many decisions. The dance studio is stuck in the 80's. There is no room for the dancers to grow. No one but Joni and her neice are allowed to perform solo's. The studio is too small and there isn't enough focus on technique. Recital preporation starts in November and still does not look porfessional by June. Anytime there is any concern expressed by a student or parent they have to speak to Joni's mother Joanne. Costumes are a hassle, the never fit anyone correctly and you can not pick them up untill the week of the recital, there is no dress rehearsal so the recital always looks sloppy. The stage is way to small for such large groups but she will not break the classes up smaller. Her prop takes up more of the stage then the students. Although the classes are reasonably priced, they make up for it by demanding every student were the exact same shoes which they sell. Students were required to buy duplicate shoes for class and performance. I do not reccommend this studio unless you want a hedache but constantly dealing with the unprofessional attitude of this family business. It seem all they care about is money..
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