Mady's Dance Factory

One of the best dance studios in Miami. The dance classes are very professional as well as all their staff. The girls at the reception, especially Ari, are very cute and make one feel like family.

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Uno de los mejores estudios de danza de miami. Las clases de baile son muy profesionales al igual que todo su staff. Las muchachas de la recepcion en especial Ari son muy lindas y hacen sentir a uno como familia.

Is only fair when is due. Start from the front desk to the high end of how the business run is completely well manage. They were really professional and what encouraged me to write the review is how patient, understanding and well mannered they are. Truest 5 star well earned

My kids love it here. They make the experience of dance so enjoyable. The front desk girls are so sweet, they know all 3 of my girls by name. My girls come home every day talking about how nice they are.

hey’re the best! My daughter loves all their classes! Since she joined helping her cope with stresses of my separation while getting physical fit! Love them! They treat you like family since the moment you walk in! ??

What an extraordinaire experience! I totally recommend Mady’s Dance Factory. Really felt like a back up dancer!!! There was great energy all around the room & a very Enthusiastic staff (:

Ready for the next session!!!!!

Where to begin? I attended Mady’s adult hip hop class and can I say what a GREAT experience it was. To begin, I haven’t danced since high school which was 13 years ago to be exact & now I’m a mom so I definitely didn’t feel the confidence going back into a studio. Mady was motivating, fun, encouraging, & helped everyone go at their pace. Her knowledge and professionalism definitely made me feel comfortable and loosen up. My girlfriends & I are already planning our next session, it felt so great to feel young again.

while taking lessons at mady’s dance factory the people there have helped me grow as a dancer and person. They help me strive to have a positive attitude always and to do my best in all the things i do. Their motivation has helped me always push forward and never quit. I made a family there the moment i was in classes.

It was my first hip hop class at Madys dance factory. Honestly I can’t wait for another dance session. Mady explains the dance techniques so well, her class is a complete vibe and makes you feel so comfortable. The staff is very nice and welcoming. Definitely, recommend this dance studio you won’t regret it.

Our daughter has been attending Mady's Dance Factory for over a year now, and we've seen her growth as both an individual and as a team member as a result of these dance classes. There are students from all walks of life, so it is very diverse and yet accessible. The location is very convenient for those on Miami Beach and the mainland north of downtown. As dance troupes go, most can be cliquish, and we feel that this place has the right amount openness and inclusiveness. We praise Mady for making it that way.

Pros: Mady and her teachers are top-notch yet also know how to have fun in class. They do allow make-up classes, which is nice considering you've already paid for them (however, parents need to stay on top of the schedule). The end of season dance recital was well coordinated, even this past year with COVID-19 issues which we streamed. The outfits are reasonably priced and hold up fairly well considering the usage. The staff is very nice, although there are only a few who are decision-makers or in-the-know on everything. We also love the different activities throughout the year: Halloween party, sleepovers, camps, VIP dancers, etc. I would also say that these are reasonably priced and add more of a comradery for the kids rather that just an exercise/dance studio atmosphere.

Cons: We do not like the long-term contract commitment which can seem inflexible a times compared to competing firms. The classes which are offered and the times available really hinder good scheduling for after school participation. For example, our daughter takes hip-hop classes, which are infrequently offered: Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoon, whereas it would be nice to have more classes during the week &/or immediately after school. We don't like picking up our 3rd grader on a school night at 8:00pm. Limiting classes on Thursday and Friday to only advanced or private classes only hurts the scheduling of those which don't fit in those two brackets. We have seen some favoritism or perhaps that is expected when parents pay for one-on-one sessions as evidenced by repeated solo acts by only a few dancers at the end of year recital. Finally, a little too much emphasis is placed on ballet, which we feel should be at a dedicated ballet studio rather than a dance studio which offers hip-hop.

COVID-19 Notes: There were online classes earlier in the year during the mandatory Miami-Dade County shutdown, and although I was not a fan of online classes, I must give MDF kudos for figuring out a solution both financially and fundamentally to keep classes going. Once in-person classes resumed, they changed the entrance policy to limit it to kids only (rather than parents inside the lobby), and in doing so, they changed the drive-up drop-off process for a rather small parking lot; it has become an absolute nightmare to get into and out of the location. What was a typical 2-3 minute pickup has become a 15 minute minimum pickup. This is something that can easily be fixed, but they continue to choose not to do so. In addition, we were told our children would not be working out with masks on, but that has not happened.

My daughter has been going to Mady's Dance Factory for about 1 1/2 years and she absolutely loves it! She is always looking forward to her classes! I feel this is a place where young dancers can express themselves, thrive, get motivated, learn about discipline ( not only for dance but also for life) and have fun! 5 stars for sure!