Dance Collective

I am so grateful that my daughter started her dance at Dance Collective since the age of four. It has been almost five years now. The teachers are professional, dedicated and patient. Going to dance class is her favorite part of the week, she loves her amazing teachers. She has also made wonderful friendships at the studio. I highly recommend Dance Collective!

When this was Douglas ballet company run by Kelly Douglas I had a horrible experience. I'd dance every week for ten years and she literally said I wasn't good enough for exams I ran out and cried because I actually tried my hardest. Such a scam and not worth the thousands we spent on it over the years. It's a goddam dance lesson and she wouldn't even show me how to improve my dancing just talk to me and insult me. I gave up on all my dreams because.of her. Personally I believe dance to be a fun experience to have not to judge others dancing. I don't believe anyone should judge someone based on dance. Anyway don't go here even it's a new company because the dance industry is toxic and too much pressure plus you have to look the same as everyone else. I even got.mutiple eating disorders because of the industry as a goddam 7 year old person. Basically I'm never dancing again or going to classes. I hope she rots away and losses her job

Dance Collective is aptly named as it is, indeed, a collective of talented, hard-working individuals, from the teachers to the dancers to the administrative staff! Every year sees improvement in the calibre and creativity of the competitive and performance numbers that come from this studio. This past season saw an overwhelming number of awards and high achievements and culminated with an outstanding, well-run year-end show at Michael J Fox theatre. The owner of this studio is unafraid to explore topics relevant to our lives, and she highlights these in her fantastic, award-winning choreography. While trends in the dance world often have girls dressed scantily and displaying provocative movements, this studio bucks that trend and focuses on technique, enthusiasm, and class. Kudos to Dance Collective and studio owner Rebecca on always exhibiting grace and dignity.

One of the greatest gift Dance Collectice has given my daughter is the love for dance, and for that we are grateful. And we are very appreciative to all of the very talented, caring and dedicated teachers for being such amazing role models for my daughter. We would not hesitate to recommend Dance Collective to everyone we know.

We have been going to Dance Collective(formerly DBA) since 2009. The owner, Rebecca Collins, and all the teachers are very dedicated and professional, and they love and care about their dancers. I'm grateful I have chosen Dance Collective for my girls. It's not just a dance studio, it's our second home!

My daughter has been dancing at Dance Collective for the past seven years and my son started last year. Both of them LOVE their teachers and the studio is a second home for them! They are very happy to be part of the DC family! The end of the year show was Highly enjoyable, we had a great time watching it! Rebecca Collins is an amazing choreographer, awarded many times in dance competitions and her talent shines throughout all her work!

My daughter has been dancing at the studio since 6 years ago when it was called Douglas Ballet Academy. Both Kelly and Rebecca are highly professional dancers and choreographers, truly passionate about dance and teaching. All the teachers my daughter has had are excellent instructors. My daughter has learned to work hard and be disciplined, be respectful to teachers and fellow students, and be thankful. The studio promotes positive values and help shape young dancers to be confident and well-rounded individuals.

Had my children enrolled in the hip hopClass. Amazing instructor the but people who run it are disorganized. Year end dance recital was done virtually but parents still had to pay (which is fine due to Covid) but I have been asking for a copy of the video which they said they would give and have not received one. Dance recital occurred in June and I’m still waiting. I have been calling and leaving messages and no one is contacting me back. If you are deciding this studio for your children I suggest you look else where. So disappointed.

I’ve danced at this studio for the last 12 years, and it has been a great experience. The atmosphere is great, the teachers are supportive, and the community is fantastic. I have never felt uncomfortable with anything Rebecca, the owner, has had me dance in. She has been a great teacher and will continue to be and has been the main reason I’ve stayed at this studio for so long. I’ve loved everything she’s choreographed whether I danced in it or not and hope she continues to have a long and successful career, because she deserves it.