Reviews of Inspire Dance Studio (Dance School)

Suzanne Egertson

Julie is one of the best dance teachers that I've ever had. She is incredibly patient, energetic, passionate, creative, and loving with her craft as well as her students. She always pushes her dancers in a positive way and nourishes a safe, healthy, collaborative environment for her students to grow in. Julie's technique is phenomenal, her choreography is original and tells a unique story, and her vibrant, tenacious personality completes the package. I have taken jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary with Julie for 6 years and I've gained a great amount of knowledge and amazing training thanks to her. I have also studied acting with her and again, she has my highest recommendation. The girl knows her stuff. I am now studying acting at Tisch and if it wasn't for Julie, I would not be where I am now.

Molly Nyhan

Amazing teachers! Julie and her staff work tirelessly to make their students succeed! They are great!

Alane De Luca

Top-notch dance studio; best professional instruction, hands-down! Julie, is truly one of the very best artistic movement performers ~ especially ballet, pointe, contemporary & hiphop.

Zenlights

Spectacular dance studio committed to serving the community! They are the hardest working studio I’ve seen and they work to keep the performance going amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Went to a local performance today of the Nutcracker- it was amazing and everyone was socially distancing. Owner had a great attitude and really showed care for her students. Overall, great dance studio and I highly recommend it!

Laura Massey

Julie not only has such a positive impact on her dancers, but everyone that she meets. Dancing with Julie at her prior studio is one of my favorite memories. I encourage all dancers to join her! She is inspiring, and such a positive role model for young dancers.

Linda Connell

Leigh Purtill is an amazing ballet teacher for all levels. If you are thinking about dancing, this is the place. Leigh is also funny and kind.

Gretchen Heidemann Whitt

My daughter (now 5 years old) has been taking classes at Inspire since she was 2 years old, and she absolutely LOVES it! In particular, her current teacher - Mr. Robert - is the BEST. As a biracial child, having a Black male teacher has meant the world to us. Mr. Robert connects so well with the children. They immediately "take" to him; I've never seen him have to corral the little ones because they are so engaged in the class that they aren't even tempted to go hang on the bar or do their own "thing". My daughter comes home wanting to practice and knowing the names of ballet moves and positions. We honestly couldn't be happier with the instruction. And the price is very reasonable compared to other studios in the area. The owner, Julie, is super on top of communication, and has taken the time to respond to me during off hours whenever I've had questions. I highly recommend Inspire to families with beginner/aspiring mini ballerinas and ballerinos.

Nadia Millis

Great atmosphere & studio. Julie is such a beautiful dancer and teacher, my kid loves her class best out of any classes I’ve ever tried. Highly recommendable

Danica Eggleston

This studio is amazing and I highly recommend for students (beginner to advanced). The staff works hard to keep everyone happy. Wonderful productions! One of the best studios out there! Definitely number one!

Olivia Benesch

Julie is a passionate, dedicated and innovative dance instructor! She is incredibly kind, but knows how to push students to achieve more. With a wealth of experience, I couldn't recommend her more!

Caroline Larson

My 4 year old is finishing up her second year at Inspire and we couldn't be more thrilled with our entire experience. Julie is creating such a positive, fun, and enriching experience for all her students. The instructors are caring and talented. The recital at the end of the year is such a treat and well worth the wait. We cannot wait to continue her dance journey at Inspire and look forward to enrolling my younger children as soon as we can. Thanks Inspire! Keep up the great work:)

Tanya Greenblatt

I grew up with Julie, and she has always been an incredible dancer. Over the years she has inspired countless students to pursue their dreams, building confidence with her supportive and positive attitude. She constantly works to maintain and increase her incredible technique, which she shares with her students. Whether you want to dance professionally or just have the time of your life dancing with pure joy, Julie is the teacher you want!

Sara McNely

My daughter is 3 years old and has been dancing since she was 18 months old. We came from a studio that we thought was great ... until we came to inspire! Inspire dance is really amazing . My daughter loves going and has so much fun . The best part is she is actually learning real skills and techniques. Her other dance studio was all fun and no substance. After two classes here she came home teaching me her different positions and names. She loves her dance instructor and the small class sizes are truly appreciated since we came from such a large class. Thank you inspire for such a great experience !!

C & J Still

My daughter is six and a half years old and her favorite thing in world is to dance. She takes Ballet and Jazz with Inspire dance studio and every class she is in she has a wonderful time and learns a lot. She looks forward to every class and is excited to show us what she has learned. The teachers are fantastic and the older girls are really supportive and sweet. I look forward to my daughter's future with Inspire Dance.

Sasha

Personally, I would give 10 stars to this dance studio. It offers a variety of classes for different ages and levels (from classical ballet to modern dance and hip-hop). The atmosphere at the studio is always welcoming and friendly. Julie, the owner and teacher for several classes is awesome: not only professional and knowledgeable, but caring, helpful, encouraging for her students. Always with a smile and positive attitude. My daughter loves going to the classes and be a part of the team. Join and enjoy!!!

H C

My daughter has loved every minute of her time dancing at Inspire! The environment is professional and organized yet nurturing and fun. The instruction is top quality and she has made many friends. I’m so glad we discovered a magical place like Inspire which is truly like a second home!

Katie Page

My daughter absolutely loves this dance studio and so do I. We are fortunate to have found a studio with top-notch instructors that truly inspire their students to work hard and have fun. The improvements I've seen in my daughter's performance in just 6 months are remarkable. Julie is a beautiful dancer and an incredible teacher with amazing energy. Jennifer D'Onofrio, the music director, is also outstanding.