Watch out!!!! I took some lessons here with a friend of mine not too long ago, but the bad taste from this place is still in my mouth! I was greeted by a very friendly instructor that looked about 16, who then proceeded to talk to me throughout the entire lesson as if I were a kindergartener. Not to mention, the facility looked like a 1st grade classroom with all the posters and stars and stickers everywhere. I finally accepted that my instructor was probably told how to teach and act, due to the obvious way his words were "rehearsed." I wasn't crazy on the sales tactics, but I reluctantly purchased a "starter package" and was promised the basics to a few dances. I enjoyed the friday parties they had with a band and an open bar. There were some other, more experienced, teachers that helped when you messed up. I tried the group classes, but didn't really dig them all in all. My distaste came when I had to deal with the "supervisors" or the closers. They were cold, unpersonable, and it really seemed they were only there for the $$$. I enjoyed my lessons with my teacher, but I just couldn't deal with the crappy team of salesmen (and woman) they had. After the second set of lessons I purchased, I had become, what I thought, was a competent dancer. I was brought in, once again to buy more lessons. When I wouldn't purchase another HUGE set of lessons, I was immediately disregarded. I was ignored at the parties, and when I came in for my last lesson, they had put me with another teacher. As if he was going to do a better job selling me "Style, Grace, and blah blah blah" My advice, Travel a bit further and go to their sister school in Brentwood. They really know how to treat their clients. I've had some lessons there and I feel more apart of their family than I do my own. I gave them a shot and you know what?? that whole "Style, Grace, and blah blah blah" package is really turning me into a great dancer. Brentwood=5, Belle Meade=1.
Pros: Great parties, Friendly Staff, Open Bar, Young vibe.
Cons: Bad Sales Tactics, Expensive, Poor Management, Amateur Customer Service.
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