I have to say that when they do receive instruction it is very good instruction. Teacher is stricter than other instructors and it shows in the talent. But that also is where the problem is. Their main focus is performances. If your child is newer they are literally excluded and told to go to the back of the class. They do not receive instruction there. They are left there to keep themselves busy. The teacher told me that if they dance or don't dance that is up to them. She can't be staying on top of it. Well mine does dance but feels completely left out and excluded. From now until late August when they have a performance the focus will be on the students that she deems are qualified to perform and make their dance company look good. So for over 4 months my child will stand in the back because she is newer and not receive instruction. We are Mexican, our focus should be to teach and instruct all students that sign up. So our culture is passed down, new ones and more experienced alike. This is a beginner class. Teacher has a very brash way of communicating. She cuts people off won't listen to anything anyone has to say. It's very much a take it or leave it kind of environment. There is almost like a class mom that is in place because the teacher doesn't want to deal with parents. It is not like this in other classes, by far. At least not the one that we attended previously. And left only because the teacher was injured and could not teach for a few months. I am taking my child where she will be given proper instruction and will be taught as a student and not looked at as a trophy to be won or to bring in more business. Because after performances there is an influx of new students. It is important to me that she know my culture and it should be to them too. Could you imagine school teachers doing this because they deem your child doesn't know enough? Isn't that their job to teach? She doesn't even wear folklorico shoes when she instructs. Other teachers do this. And they dance along with the class through the whole class.
A very poorly run ballet folklorico dance group. Communication between directors, instructors and parents is lacking. Notifications for any number of things is often done last minute changes in performance details, including dance lineups and supplies needed. There is no sense of professionalism and accountability from the staff. I've seen parents raise concerns about about all of the above only to be shrugged in a rude and demeaning manner. I would recommend seeking an alternative dance group.