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Lexi van den Hoornvia Google

about 1 month ago

Both of our daughters have danced at Empire Dance Studio for over five years, and we couldn't be more grateful for the unwavering support and guidance they receive. The encouragement and care shown by the whole team has played such a big role in their growth and love of dance. We feel very lucky to call Empire our dance home.

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Danielle Reeve-Fowkesvia Google

9 months ago

My daughter has grown so much as a dancer and as a person during her time at Empire. Her self-confidence and social skills have developed threefold this year especially. The guidance, careful decisions and considerations made in each step of her journey have supported and guided her to be the confident and successful little performer she is today. The staff have a parent-like vision and consider so much more than just dance skill; but also so many other things, including the emotional needs of every child and dancer and that has been such an incredible part of my child’s growth and confidence, as well as that of her friends.

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Monique Tabuenavia Google

over 1 year ago

Empire is Cleo’s home away from home. If you watch dance moms, Empire is the TOTAL opposite. Ange and Ryan (studio owners) are literally Cleo’s second parents, and I believe they have helped morph her into the beautiful, confident young woman that she is today. If you are looking for a dance studio that will nurture and care for your child, this is the studio for you. Ryan takes the time to meet and greet all families every day with a smile and sometimes a long chat. They take the time to get to know your child and you as parents and family. Seeing them grow to the studio they are today is testament to them giving their whole heart and soul into what they love. Cleo has been given the opportunity to travel and represent her dance studio in America (Dance Worlds Orlando), represent Australia in Pom, and dance for Gospo in the Fringe and soon in Sydney. What an amazing opportunity for her!! Thank you Empire aka Ange & Ryan forever grateful xx

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Sarah Rvia Google

over 1 year ago

We have been apart of the Empire family since early 2019! First my son started ant 3.5 years old and then in early 2020 my daughter started at 18 months old. Ryan, Angela and all of the numerous staff who have worked with my children have been no less than AMAZING. Both of my children are neurodivergent, have anxiety and my son has cerebral palsy and they’ve always made accomodations and gone above and beyond. Ryan and Angela are very understanding and genuinely care for every student who attends. As a solo parent they have always helped when I needed it whether that be me dropping and running to another place for the other child and allowing the dance child to stay there earlier/later for a bit. They don’t allow any students out of the dance school unless they know they’re walking or busing it home. Ryan is ALWAYS at the entrance/exit every 30 minutes (if he leaves at all) to ensure there’s no student leaving without their guardian or having non Empire family members into the studio. Angela was a teacher prior to founding Empire Dance Studio and is very aware of child safety and protection. They have lockdown/fire drills/plans in place as well as incident reports sent home if your child hurts themselves/gets injured. I wouldn’t have my children anywhere else. #weareEMPIRE #MoreThanaDanceStudio

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mandy geversvia Google

over 1 year ago

We joined empire in 2021 and haven’t looked back. Empire is owned by two amazing people (Angela & Ryan) and are like second parents to our daughter Georgia Mae. Within the 3.5yrs Georgia has improved out of sight as a dancer and leaves the studio every time with a big smile on her face and loves it. They have given there students amazing opportunities being solos/ duos , troupes , dancing at port games , the fringe just to name a few. We wouldn’t be anywhere else and love the welcoming, encouraging studio!!