J Gari Academy of Dance

Categories: Dance Studios, Dance Companies

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   User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

   by just a mom

   07/17/2008

   As with anything you're business is only as good as the people working there. Lucky for Jacki she has great teachers with Kristi and Ruth! They should be praised!!! Not all workers are as pleasant as them though.

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   taximom - 07/18/08
   I completely disagree about the staff at J Gari. The J Gari staff is friendly & professional. I'm disappointed to hear that a dance mom feels that someone who works at the studio is not pleasant in their dealings with the parents. I had some issues in the past with someone who worked at the desk being unprofessional, but that has been addressed, and she has been replaced with very professional, competent workers. If you have an issue and feel that you have been treated unprofessionally or someone working at the desk has not been pleasant to deal with, you should take that to Jacki right away. I'm sure she would want to know that. And I agree that you are only as good as the people you have working for you, which is why J Gari is the BEST!! Not only Ruthie, Kristi & Jacki herself, but Kim & Kiernan are wonderful as well. J Gari has the best teachers around!!

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2. 
   User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

   by sandi_momof3

   09/01/2007

   I have to really disagree about the dedication of this school. Miss Jacki is a good teacher however the DRAMA is horrific. Jacki has not set the high standards within the studio. The dancing is basic. The same stuff all the time. My daughter danced for J.Gari & HATED it. We stuck it out for a year but in that year I heard nothing but NEGATIVE things about the rival school. Fowl language is all they know here especially Barb who does nothing but complain & cry. This is not a place for kids. If you want to be a DRAMA queen this would be the place. If you love GOSSIP this is the place. I would not reccomend this studio for talent or anything else.

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   bjmom2722 - 09/02/07
   I'm not sure what studio Sandi's daughter was at, because this year is my daughter's 3rd year at J Gari and she LOVES it. And, as far as the issue of gossip, one of the things I enjoy most about being there in the studio is that there is just none of that here. As far as being a place for children....I would NEVER put my daughter in a place I didn't feel was a good place for her -- both as a dancer and just simply as a child. The atmosphere at the studio is loving and safe. Perhaps my daughter is too young to be a part of the drama that you are referring to, but if you are looking for a studio in which teen-aged girls aren't going to have drama....good luck on your search....I don't think it exists...that's just the nature of the teen-aged girl!! J Gari is a terrific place where Jacki most certainly does have very high standards for her dancers & staff. The dancing is far from basic. The steps & technique the girls are learning is excellent. Maybe you posted the comment under the wrong studio.

   a Yahoo! Local User - 09/05/07
   I agree with bjmom2722 - This studio is the BEST studio that I have seen ever in my 20 years of dancing and 5 years of teaching. Everyone is treated equally and has the chance to show what they can do in every part of the studio. This is a loving and family atmosphere and anyone who says that it's not must not be talking about J Gari. Jacki is a one of a kind teacher, director, and friend that you will ever see in the dance world. There's nothing negative about this studio. Everyone is given a challenge in there dancing. If any one has anything to say about this studio in a negative way then you must not be talking about J Gari.

   stressedfee1 - 09/05/07
   Maybe your daughter really does not like dance and this was not the place for her! My daughter started dancing when she was 21/2. She danced with another studio that did the same steps over and over again til I was tired of seeing nothing learned. My daughter is much older now and has turned into a beautiful dancer and has more convenience because of a teacher like Jacki! She has always loved dance but has a teacher now who loves it as much as she does! The dances here are far from basic, I have seen all the classes dance and WOW!! I have not seen the same steps yet, each class has it's own style, and the kids really love what they are learning!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe your daughter just didn't like the class she was in! Lyrical; the technique that Ms Kristi has taught for the pass two years has been challenging and creative. two thumbs up to you Ms Kristi!!!! Jazz; Ms Ruth has great inspiration, technique and challenging dances and most of all the fun and excitement that comes out on stage is amazing!!!!!!! The atmosphere here is all about the dancers and what their dreams are! I am not sure how old your daughter is or how much dance she has had! But this dance studio has turned my daughter into a beautiful and inspired young dancer!!!!!!!!! I can not wait until this year and the years to come!!!!!! You will miss out on the most wonderful year yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But sometimes dance is not for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   stressedfee1 - 09/05/07
   Maybe your daughter really does not like dance and this was not the place for her! My daughter started dancing when she was 21/2. She danced with another studio that did the same steps over and over again til I was tired of seeing nothing learned. My daughter is much older now and has turned into a beautiful dancer and has more confidence because of a teacher like Jacki! She has always loved dance but has a teacher now who loves it as much as she does! The dances here are far from basic, I have seen all the classes dance and WOW!! I have not seen the same steps yet, each class has it's own style, and the kids really love what they are learning!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe your daughter just didn't like the class she was in! Lyrical; the technique that Ms Kristi has taught for the pass two years has been challenging and creative. two thumbs up to you Ms Kristi!!!! Jazz; Ms Ruth has great inspiration, technique and challenging dances and most of all the fun and excitement that comes out on stage is amazing!!!!!!! The atmosphere here is all about the dancers and what their dreams are! I am not sure how old your daughter is or how much dance she has had! But this dance studio has turned my daughter into a beautiful and inspired young dancer!!!!!!!!! I can not wait until this year and the years to come!!!!!! You will miss out on the most wonderful year yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But sometimes dance is not for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   dancer_girl_rules - 09/17/07
   I can't believe that anybody would say anything bad about J Gari it is the best dance school in the world!!!!!! I learn so much there. I am so excited that dance starts tonight I hate being off for the summer! I Love all the Girls there they are so nice. They are not mean like at some other dance schools. Everyone trys to help eachother. I am really happy asbout this year because Miss Jackie asked me to be on Team Dance Co. Thank You Miss Jacki I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Love Alexis

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3. 
   User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

   by stressedfee1

   08/06/2007

   The best: JGari has great teachers, a great staff and they really keep you informed.
   The recital the best my daughter has ever performed. They really can put on a show!

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