Love this studio for dance and now acting classes. My son started when he was 3 years old. The teachers and staff are amazing.

Dance Unlimited has become a 2nd home for my daughters. The quality instruction by their outstanding team of instructors has guided & challenged my girls allowing them to develop & strengthen strong dance technique, artistry all while encouraging them to work toward goals & overcome obstacles. Additionally, the life skills my daughters have found within the walls of DU like time management, dedication & the value of hard work is immeasurable. The joy on their faces while they dance says it all and we look forward to many more years ahead!

My daughter was registered for summer camp, but do to an unseen, severe illness, she was only able to attend the first day and a half of camp. I spoke with the theatre director, who spoke with management, and was told if I provided a note from my daughters doctor stating that she was unable to attend camp, we would be issued a refund. I provided the note 3 weeks ago, have left several messages with no response, and have yet to receive the refund. I would not recommend this establishment at all. If our payment was not made by the last day of the month, we had to pay a $20 late fee, but they have made us wait almost a month for a simple refund. Not cool.

Worst place for col...d kids. Was here few years ago and felt the same way. So not much changed. The lady at the front desk grabbed my kid and pulled her out of the class because we were 2 minutes late. Sickening... last day here.

Weve been at DU for 12 years - ever since my oldest was a tiny tot. The instruction is top notch, teachers are wonderful, and youll truly feel like you are part of a family. Whether you just want to take a class or two or dance competitively, even act or take voice lessons...its all there! Dont know what wed do without our home away from home.

My daughter has been a student at Dance Unlimited for over 10 years. She was a member of both the Mini Co and the Repertory Co. This was the absolute best experience ever for my daughter being apart of both companies. She learned so much about herself, dance, performing, teamwork, attention to details, and dedication.Dance Unlimited helped to developed her as a dancer, actress and overall performer. She would not be the amazing dancer she is today had she not received her technical training from the skilled and dedicated staff at Dance Unlimited. The director and the entire staff are dedicated to the Arts and they do NOT take their job lightly and for that Im grateful.Amazing place to train and develop young dancers.

The first year and a half was great, the teachers are very professional and have a great repertoire with the dancers. Then my dancer was accepted into the school’s company. The parents are basically tapped dry and are used a slave labor while the director pours on the guilt trip throughout the year how we as parents aren’t doing enough and our dancers and not focused and not taking the work seriously. The dancers are subjected to erratic scheduling which can change at a drop of a hat. The director obviously feels working parents should just get over it. The schedule can run late in the evening which began to take a toll in my child’s school work towards the end of the year; not taking the dance seriously, I think not! I knew parents that took off work just to accommodate the director’s insane scheduling requirements for fear of her going off and removing their child from the company. The director demoralizes the students and instills fear in them not to speak out. She uses her bully persona on the parents when anyone questions her tactic. Direct quote from the director “those who find fault or second guess do not progress as quickly as those whose parents encourage them to follow instructions”. So basically if you don’t play ball your dancer won’t progress under her watch. If you truly want a pre-professional program, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend taking an extra few minutes in your commute time to find a performing or competitive dance company who has professional poise and tact. You will NOT get that courtesy from the director of Dance Unlimited! Very disappointing!

If you are looking for a triple threat- **dancing, acting and singing** you need to come check out Dance Unlimited. My daughter has been dancing at Dance Unlimited since 2007 and absolutely loves it there!!! All of the teachers that she has had over the years have been very professional and besides teaching her dance they have nurtured her and taught her so much, including helping her to increase her self esteem and her confidence in her ability to do what she loves...

We have been a part of the DU family for several years now and I wouldnt dream of my daughter dancing anywhere else. The teachers at DU are very hands on with the training and provide a lot of positive feedback. My daughter has always been encouraged to try new things and not give up. After coming from a place that was not a great match for my daughter, Ms. Amanda did a wonderful job in the beginning of taking my daughter under her wing and encouraging her growth and self confidence. All of her teachers there have been amazing and they all hold a special place in our heart.I have found the owner, Ms. Donna, to be very responsive to me whenever I have had a question or concern. I always feel her answers are honest and for the benefit of the individual dancers. We look forward to spending many more years with them.

Daughter went to a trial class and it was the worst experience! Major lack of communication between their staff and the Director was completely unprofessional in every way possible. We just moved here and came from a very well respected studio that people from all over the world came to study/teach at. We know what to look for. My advise to anyone looking for dance classes... DO NOT GO HERE! I wish I would have read some of the negative reviews, before wasting our time. There are way better options in the area.

At Performing Arts Factory you feel like a part of a family. Definitely check out their dance classes (for ALL ages!) and their amazing theatre program! PAF is run by experienced theatre/ dance veterans in four huge studios and high-tech modern black box theatre!

Top notch dance studio, very gifted group of individuals, knowledgeable instructors

This place is my new home away from home and I love it. They are kind, honest, fair and loving. I love coming to work every day and I love being part of the DU and OVT families!

For the triple threat performer, Dance Unlimited at the Performing Arts Factory provides access to Fredericks best dance program, best acting teacher and best vocal instruction. My daughter has been dancing since Kindergarten, and probably at some point, been in every dance studio in Frederick County, through camps, workshops or classes. After years as a company dancer with another studio, she made the decision on her own to move to Dance Unlimited because she was in awe at the dancers and choreography she saw on the stage at the recital and wanted to dance as well as they did. We have been here for 3 years now, and under Donna Grim and Gayle Williams dance instruction, my daughter technique is finally on track. Under Vocal instruction with Cathie Porter-Borden, she has developed a decent singing voice and has learned how to sing in an ensemble chorus, and working with Susan Thornton, she is exposed to the absolute best theatre training in the area. In addition to their dance training, Dance Unlimited encourages the dancers to perform in the musicals that the Performing Arts Factory does. This was very important to my daughter, as her prior studio had a theatre arts arm, but it was quite separate from the dance side of the house, and the dancers were not allowed to participate in it. I feel that my daughters experiences with so many studios makes us particularly qualified to say that Dance Unlimited really is Frederick countys best dance studio.

As a former student of Dance Unlimited (10 years in the company and 13 years at the studio), I am thankful everyday for the stellar pre-professional training I received under the careful watch of Donna Grim. Not only did I gain invaluable technique training from Donna and other fabulous teachers (namely Ms. Gayle-- the resident Ballet guru), I also learned how be a compassionate, team-oriented and driven person in the world. Yes, the classes are challenging. Yes, hard life lessons are learned on the dance floor, but I wouldnt trade my years with Donna for anything. I was encouraged to cultivate a passion for dance at Dance Unlimited that has stayed with me my entire life. The community that is created by Donna and the other teachers is one that is irreplaceable. I still keep in touch with many of my former team mates and their parents! My training at DU has paid off-- as I am now a professional in the musical theater industry-- represented by a great NYC agency and working in regional theaters around the country. Dance Unlimited is a save haven for those who love to dance and want to get themselves to the next level both personally and technically!

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