Collierville Arts Academy - Collierville, Tennessee

Alejandra G. R.

It’s our second year at Collierville Ballet School and we love it. Our eldest daughter has been dancing for over 7 years and she has attended different schools. Collierville Ballet School has been a great fit for her and her younger sister. Our 2 daughters have progressed immensely while being able to showcase their talents in several occasions through the year. The film length Nutcracker in December is only one of the many opportunities the students have to perform. Our girls feel supported on a learning environment that has structure, clear goals and kindness. Mrs Julie makes sure all kids are respectful among themselves, and with the teachers. This experience is also providing them discipline and love for arts and sports. I highly recommend Collierville Ballet School.

Lauren K.

My daughter is in her third year of dance here. I love that she’s learning classic ballet skills while having fun. Ms. Julie and Ms. Abby truly want every student to succeed and are very clear in their expectations. When my daughter started in kindergarten, the class was “easy” and “fun” - the teachers were so understanding that attention spans are short and young kids are wiggly! Now that we’re growing in our dance skills, they appropriately expect the dancers to pay attention all while still encouraging them to have fun and express themselves. We love dancing in the shows and my daughter has a real sense of accomplishment.

Megan S.

This is our third season at CAA. The staff is great. Mrs. Julie, the owner, is exceptionally professional and not only teaches dance to her students, but how to be respectful, confident, and kind. All of the events offered to participate in throughout the holidays makes it extra special for the kids. Our Collierville community would not be the same without CAA. The Nutcracker performance is magical every year. Highly recommend.

Diana G.

CAA is the third dance studio we've tried in the area, and it is BY FAR the best! Mrs. Julie (the owner) is the definition of poised, fair, organized, disciplined, honest and pleasant. She has helped my girls not only learn polished ballet and tap but also life lessons and self-confidence. She always knows just what to say and handles everything with such elegance. We love the atmosphere and her guidance and will dance here for many years to come!

yanira V.

I am forever grateful to Collierville Arts Academy for their excellent fencing program. Coach Tom went out of his way to help my son find his sport and it will be one he intends to do for a lifetime. The set up allows for development through fencing others of all levels.

Rebecca A.

My daughter has been dancing with Collierville Arts and Collierville Ballet for 1.5 years. We have had nothing but positive experiences with this studio, the owners, and her instructors. She has really grown as a dancer in this time, and I've loved how caring this environment is.

Ross S.

This arts academy has always been a real GEM for our Community in Collierville! My daughter has had the opportunity to become a graceful dancer with the Collierville Arts Academy and be accepted into the Collierville Ballet family! The kindness, passion, and commitment Collierville Arts Academy shows and gives to our community is truly a gift!

Destiny H.

If I can give this place a zero I would because of the lack of communication and disrespect from the owner and staff.

Because you have to put your card on file when joining the school they have access to charge your card whenever. When I noticed I was charged an extra $55 in the month of November I asked Ms.Julie the director of the school what the charge was for. She told me that it was a custom fee for the recital in May and if we decided to not participate in the recital that we will be able to apply the $55 towards tuition. Later I decided to withdraw my daughter from the school. I asked them to apply the $55 towards the last month they charge upon withdrawal. Expected to be charge an additional $20 being that a months tuition is $75 and clarified with Abbey the Receptionist when I turned in my withdrawal form. To then be charge then entire $75. Still believing in the good of people and ethics in their business I figured I would call and explain what had happen and everything would get fix. Instead they never picked up or return my call after leaving a voicemail. Instead I received an email from Ms.Julie stating that costume fee are non refundable. Even though I wasn’t asking for a refund I was simply asking for the charge to be applied towards tuition being that my daughter wasn’t participating in the recital. I tried calling multiple times and still no answer so I decided to take a trip to have a conversation with Ms.Julie. Ms.Julie was very condescending and continued to interrupt me while I was trying to explain her the entire situation. She ended up cutting me off mid sentence for the last time and dismissed herself. My 5 year old daughter who looked up to Ms.Julie and was attending her class for several months was doing the potty dance and told me she really had to use the restroom. I started to walk towards the restroom with my daughter when Ms.Julie told me my daughter her former student is not allowed to use her restroom she needs to go next door to the gas station. My daughter was very hurt and I was disgusted.

I am happy with my decision of withdrawing my daughter from this school. It was never about the money for me, rather about ethics and professionalism which clearly they have none at the Collierville Arts academy. These people don’t accept honest feedback only compliments. They never admit to any wrong doing and never apologize.