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The Dance Refinery
The Dance Refinery: Organized, nurturing instruction that helps kids shine in dance and gymnastics.
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Gym
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The Dance Refinery: Organized, nurturing instruction that helps kids shine in dance and gymnastics.
The Dance Refinery, located at 8335 Shelby St in Indianapolis, is a gym and dance/gymnastics studio offering programs for children. Reviews highlight a professional, warm, well-run environment with clear communication, reliable schedules, and instructors who truly care. Families report growth in confidence and skill, plus opportunities for teams and recitals. Some guests note concerns about cost and front-desk experiences.
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Structured lessons in various styles for kids and teens, focusing on technique and performance skills.
Age-appropriate gymnastics programs to build strength, flexibility, and coordination in a fun setting.
Annual performances where students showcase their skills in professionally organized events.
Competitive teams for gymnastics and dance, offering advanced training and group dynamics.
Introductory classes for young children (15-36 months) to develop motor skills in a guided environment.
Overall rating
J Russell
Really enjoy watching our granddaughter refine her tumbling skills
Pop'N Braids
Doug Basham
Emilie
After another experience at different dance studio that was somewhat disorganized and chaotic, we were so grateful to find this gem! From the very beginning, everything about this studio has been professional, warm, and incredibly well-run. The communication is clear and timely, the schedule is reliable, and the instructors are not only talented but truly care about the kids. Our child looks forward to every class and has grown so much in confidence and skill in such a short time. The positive and supportive environment has made all the difference. It's clear the staff puts their hearts into what they do, and it shows in how happy and engaged all the dancers are. We couldn't be happier with our decision to switch studios — this place is exactly what we were hoping for and more. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a dance studio that’s both nurturing and organized!
Autum Rum
MONEY HUNGRY. I wouldnt even recommend this place to my worst enemy. This was my daughters first year of dance and gymnastics, you pretty much pay an arm & a leg to have your child perform for 2 minutes in a recital just to have the staff talk down to you like trash. Krissy or kristy at the front desk is condescending and will talk down to you like you are stupid because she had to do her job and find out some information for a customer thats paying hundreds of dollars for my child to be there. Your reaction to her condescension really gave her a high horse to talk down to me even more. I was actually speechless after my interaction with her. The owner acts as if shes far superior than the people that are paying her salary. She even admitted to giving my daughters dance class an incomplete costume (that we paid a very pretty penny for) stating that they should have sewed the belts on so they dont move. But instead of correcting her mistake she proceeded to tell us, the parents, to take care of the problem and sew it on ourself. AS IF WE DIDNT PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THIS ALL TO BE TAKEN CARE OF ALREADY. Not to mention my daughter has had the same boring gymnastics class with the same boring routine and it never changes.. Shes learned nothing in 7 months! I cant wait for this recital to be over so I can go somewhere that cares about more than just money! What a terrible experience for my daughters first dance & gymnastics!
Tammy Patterson
