My daughter has danced at Monique's School of Dance for over four years now. She started when she was 6 years old. We moved her to Monique's after removing her from a program that just wasn't very good. My experience at Monique's has not been perfect. I challenge any person to find a 4 year long relationship that is. It is true that Monique's teachers make mistakes like everyone else. Classes do start late sometimes, however in my experience, it is usually because the students do not arrive on time. The recital is a bit long, but there are a lot of dancers who have worked very hard and deserve the opportunity to showcase their talents. For smaller children, this typically means they have to stay up late for one night during the year.\r
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In the final analysis, you must ask yourself why you are signing your child up for dance. Monique's teaches that dancers come in all shapes and sizes. They strive to give our children self esteem and a life long love of dance grounded in strong dance fundamentals. Monique's doesn't just teach dance, Monique's develops dancers. My daughter's teacher always has time to discuss her progress and development and bends over backwards to make sure she is getting the best dance education she can. Monique's has been a very good investment in my daughter's self esteem, as well as her love for dance. My daughter is a happier, more well rounded person because of Monique's.
Pros: Good teaching staff
Cons: older facilities
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