Pas De Deux Hawaii

Let me begin by expressing that when we joined PDD, we had limited knowledge about available dance studios. Our 9-year-old daughter has been with them for just over a year, during which she has significantly boosted her confidence with the help of nurturing and skilled teachers. Initially starting with musical theater and jazz to make new friends and improve coordination, it is remarkable to see how much she has progressed. The transformation is so evident that we now see a bright future ahead for our daughter. The family-oriented owners excel in bringing out the best in every child. I highly recommend PDD to both beginners and those seeking to enhance their existing skills. Additionally, they provide the option to try out a class before making a commitment. Don't hesitate to give them a call - you will not be disappointed.

My 14yr old Daughter has been at Pdd since she was 5yrs old.. This review is long over due and prolly the most honest review you will get..Now after 9yrs at a place that we frequent 24 to 30hrs a week the staff, dancers, owners, dance parents and teachers become like a 2nd family..especially when we began to compete and travel as a studio..so just like family there are moments of joy sadness anger..overwhelmed..uncertainty..enchantment and magic..but at the end of the day for my family and my daughter there is a specific goal in mind..my young lady aspires to be an all around entertainer actress/model/dancer..she is a working professional already and benefits from the calibar of teaching and opportunities PDD offers over the years we been here..pdd did not start as a competitive studio..in fact the owners did not have a desire to do competitions until Jump came to Honolulu and by chance PDD entered a couple numbers and the Parents that year were hooked and wanted to compete.this was before my daughter was even out of pre ballet..it took 2yrs of convincing from parents for wendy and Jeremy to consider having a Company team that competed bc the Parents asked for it..Through traveling to Vegas every year with the Company team at Pdd my daughter found she loved Tap and Ballroom and with an overwhelming request by many dancers Miss Wendy made Tap and Ballroom happen..it has been a journey through teachers and scheduling and has not always been pleasant or easy but every year when we assess what benefits My Daughters long term goals..moving studios just doesnt make sense..would we save money?Yes.. would she be trained in ballroom. Hip hop..and tap to the caliber that challenges her? The answer is an astounding NoThere is no studio on the island that offers everything PDD does and to the caliber it does..We have an original cast member of Lion King Broadway teaching JazzOur Hip hop director holds Best Choreographer award from Tdas Our teachers in general have all worked professionally as dancers in the genre they teach..from Disneyparks to commercials to disney cruises..to professional gigs currently around the island and the mainland Was my Daughter always the stand out dancers in class..nope..did she always get the lead or get called out Nope..and ya know what that did!! It gave her Grit and some sad moments that turned into pure determination to train and become better..Bc let me tell you compared to mainland studios and competitions Hawaii dancers are blessed with lots of encouragement and Aloha in their environments and for dancers that want to expand beyond PDD after high school into this as a profession Pdd is the only choice for herMy dancer is a non traditional dancer that thrives in genres like Tap and ballroom Most studios on island that are at a competitive level focus in classical genres like ballet..jazz contemporary or heavily focused on Hip Hop..and street dance with very little technique classesThe shows put on every year are a production of Magic..not A TYPICAL recital..you wont see the same dances from Tik Tok being done in tshirts and jeans..you are seeing a full blown production from sets..to theme to quick changes to music to MC..So productions cost $$Which btw do you all know the average square foot cost for businesses in Hawaii are about $715/sq feet?? Keep that in Mind when you look at rhe spaces Pdd holds classes in and Holds productions in..We have trained on the mainland many summers with mutliple studios and choreographers and although Pdd is the more expensive choice in studios its not even close to what mainland studios charge for the intimate relationships your dancer will develop over time and dedication..On top of ..Pdd staff and owners are overly organized with spread sheets and timelines and throughly professional..My daughter has been able to meet and dance with Eva igoJenna Johnson Hawk mark villaverSienna lalauMiles keenyComfort FedokeJust to name a few through classes and workshops at PddNot to Mention Pdd has a whole musical.theater department and their own Black box theater that hosts productions.( i can do whole other review on that)Just like with anything Pdd may not be what your looking for in dance or acting or voice but you will have a hard time finding anywhere else that offers what Pdd has..Also the one thing I know you for sure will not find anywhere else is the aloha and ohana welcome comittee that comes packaged in a Mom Named JennSo if you are a pdd new family..or thinking about trying out Pdd or simply want a honest opinion about Lmk i got 9yrs of experience with this epic dance studio and my 4yr old just fell in love with dance as well.. so looks like i will have another 14yrs ..LOLMAHALOS FOR READING FOLKS!!

If I could give zero stars, then I would. It is unfortunate that I must write this review because I wanted so badly to like Pas De Deux. However, recent communication with the owner Wendy has forced me to find another company which will be more compassionate and receptive to parents. There is so much to say about the lack of professionalism by the owner.In a nutshell, the owner replied to my concern about poor communication in the rudest way possible:⁃ Insinuated that my daughter's participation in the final production wasn't necessary because it was an optional performance run by students. Went on to tell me in person that the bar wasn't set very high as a result. That speaks volumes about their lack of confidence for the student who worked hard to produce an amazing play that I enjoyed watching. (Kudos to the student director!)⁃ Lacks the ability to take responsibility for a flaw in her business. Puts it back on the parent that they should do more despite multiple phone calls made to the studio.⁃ Rather than work with me as a concerned parent, owner suggested I take my business elsewhere.⁃ Made it a point to emphasize that my daughter was a major health concern even though I provided her with two negative COVID-19 tests.If you want a caring and empathetic company, Pas De Deux is not for you. She basically told me to "get lost" because I shared my concern about a lack of communication. All the other points she made in her response to my concern was unnecessary and speaks to her inability to care about patrons for her business. As a parent who wants to provide her daughter with an opportunity to experience the arts, especially during these difficult times, you would think an owner would be more open to working with families to ensure everyone is enjoying the arts and all that it has to offer.

Monthly fees are reasonable... (about $65/month/class), classes once a week for one hour for most options.... but you must factor in total costs of everything else required to attend. Required performances every 6 months... or there is a high possibility of being kicked out of the class. Few "non-performing" class options. This is the notice you receive prior to the performance signup cut off:Cost:  $50 Performance Fee, $85-$105 Costume, Hip Hop shoes $65 (same style as last year) and $25-$35 Tickets plus tax*When calculating total costs please factor in monthly tuition, dance shoes, tights, make-up, hair, other optional costs such as dance portraits and show shirts.(Ya--- you have to pay for your own tickets to watch your child)Parent Participation:  We require parents to participate backstage in 5 hour shifts during the show.  If you cannot help during show dates, please indicate that when you sign the contract so we can give you a different volunteer assignment leading up to the show dates.  (Ummm.... I'm paying you and you are requiring me to work for you? Nope.)Also, for each of the classes (age groups) you need a specific color of uniform; leotard for ballet or jazz, tshirt for hip hop, etc. This is not what is worn in a performance and not part of that costume fee. The shoes and uniform for regular weekly classes adds up quickly... and can only be purchased through PDD (as it has their logo on the merchandise). They need to adjust prices and be more flexible on where outfits are purchased from (allow students to buy any type of leotard, tights, shoes within regulation from any seller/store). Dont require colors for age groups.... and $65 for hip hop shoes for a performance for a child is ridiculous.Only positive: teachers are friendly and my daughter enjoys her classes. But the cost brings the rating way down..... I cant afford for my daughter to have this hobby.

I went to pas de deux as a child for a solid few years and I can honestly say that the treatment I received as a dancer was near traumatizing. I have no idea if the Tahitian teacher still instructs there, but I vividly recall being threatened to have our fingers taped together if we (a group of 7/8 year olds) could not keep them straight. When my mom called in to report that happening, the owner Wendy practically laughed in our face and told her "Your girls love it here and you will never leave" I don't care if this studio is the last one on the planet, I will never return here. Don't waste your money

Not bad dance studio it is nice but some of the teachers are completely unprofessional on day my daughter missed one day because of her birthday and one of her dance teachers saw her at the mall and told her teacher and the teacher told the whole class that she was playing "hookie" and she missed a whole week because of her birthday

We are a military family who moves frequently and we've been a part of several studios at our various duty stations. PDD has wonderful instructors but the owners are business minded and money driven. We've never experienced a vibe like that at our other studios. There's a real lack of aloha. On the surface they seem nice but if you have questions or concerns they become nasty and even threatened to pull one of our children out of a show because we expressed some concerns about costs. Other reviews have similar stories. We spoke with a teacher there who had similar concerns but felt like they couldn't say anything for fear of retribution and losing their job.It's a small island and we wanted to be part of a fun studio during our time there. This wasn't it. I would recommend Ballet Hawaii if you have a serious ballerina. We joined a smaller hula studio that had a much more welcoming, warm atmosphere and our family enjoyed that so much more. PDD isn't worth the stress, money, or your time. And now I see that they're requiring vaccines AND masks?! Easy pass.

I initially found PDD online and what started as a "fun" extra curricular activity for my daughter, now became her passion along with her little sister. PDD offers Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballroom, Hula, Voice, and Theater and there are so many options so you really can decide how much time and money you want to commit to. Ms. Wendy, the owner, definitely has a vision. She makes things happen and really gives these girls the opportunity to take dance to the next level. This year we had the privilege to participate in competitions and I got a glimpse of what they all do behind the scenes from the directors, teachers, admins, parents, and students. I do have to say Ms. Wendy did a great job of making all the adjustments that came daily with the daily changes/restrictions but kept on going. She definitely had to make a lot of tough decisions and had to stand firm on them. I'm sure they weren't easy ones to make as every small business owners had to make adjustments these past couple years. There are so many amazing teachers at the studio and I really can't name them all but the ballet director, Ms. Annri, is a teacher that my daughter had for many years. She has a lot of experience and I appreciate that she will encourage the girls to work hard. My daughter has grown so much as a ballet dancer by learning from her.Both my daughters has Ms. Allicia for Jazz and she is amazing with the little ones! I can definitely see how much progress they've made within a year. I'm sure she pushes them hard, like all the other teachers, but my kids just love to go to jazz class and are willing to put in the work! Ms. Kaleigh is the Jazz (director) that works with the older girls. She has taught my daughter different types of dance and really has helped work on her flexibility and different skills this past year.PDD offers great opportunities for these Hawaii dancers which, I don't feel like we get a lot of opportunity in Hawaii because we have to consider the cost of travel and what not but I can tell that Ms. Wendy, Mr. Jeremy, and all the teachers will take these dancers to the next level and we're proud that we can be a part of it.

We ha be had our girls there fir over 7 years Too bad the vaccine is now mandatory for all over 12 no other options The after effects on children from the experimental vaccine is just showing up in kids such as heart infections , seizures all the way on the spectrum to death. It does nothing to prevent the delta variant ! Too bad , that studio had so much potential Check the post vaccine research please.

We love Pas De Deux! Our family has been with them off and on for years. The staff and instructors are excellent. We also love Wendy and Jeremy. Only issue is that every time I've had to speak with Noe in the office she is just the rudest and sassiest person. She will talk over you and acts like you're in the wrong for asking. This has happened at least twice in the past 3 months. No issues with the other staff who are always so helpful and pleasant.