decruz ballet reviews

  • “My daughter has been at DeCruz for almost 6 months, but we knew on day one that she had found her ballet home. Lindsi and Karel foster an environment that promotes strength and wellness, while giving their students exceptional ballet training. The team they are building is a supportive and healthy one, and we highly recommend them for your dancer.”

    — Candy Frontaura, Level 3 dance parent

  • “I cannot say enough good things about DeCruz ballet. My 10 year old daughter joined DeCruz this past summer after training several years elsewhere . The opportunity to train with such accomplished dancers is unmatched. Not only that, but Lindsi and Karel have created a positive, healthy environment where each dancer is supported and cared for as they strive for and reach their individual goals. The performance opportunities are amazing as well. All members of the DeCruz faculty are experienced professionals, and their knowledge and talent is second to none.Decruz is truly ballet gold in San Antonio..”

    — Allison Family, Level 2 and 3 dance parent

  • “Decruz Ballet and their entire staff training and positive environment has grown my daughter's ballet exponentially in just 4 short months in their professional daytime training program. Their mindset talks have helped her grow and overcome obstacles each week. They helped with all of her audition videos and photos for college ballet programs and company auditions, with acceptances coming in. They have personalized her training in the small, intimate environment. She is having the time of her life with sweet girls that are for each other, cheering each other on, and making lots of great memories. We can't thank DeCruz and ballet family enough for this opportunity!.”

    — Heather Harbuck, Mother of a PTD student

  • "I wish I would have known about DeCruz Ballet when we first moved to San Antonio. Our 10 year old daughter is a serious student who has been training in classical ballet from the age of 5, and hopes to be a professional someday. So needless to say, we have spent countless hours in dance studios and are aware the culture in some can be less than positive. But at DeCruz the dancer's emotional, mental and physical well being are prioritized just as much as the absolutely impeccable training. As a Mom I want to be sure my daughter is happy and healthy- in addition to getting the best training to make her dreams happen. Lindsi and Karel also have such an amazing resume- so they know how to give students the tools to succeed professionally! I can't say enough good things about this school."

    — Rene Carley, Level 3 dance parent

  • "We love DeCruz Ballet! The owners and instructors are amazing and the whole studio is supportive and welcoming of all ability levels and students with special needs. Our 11 year old daughter has thrived here and always looks forward to her ballet classes. We highly recommend this dance studio!"

    — Kristin Carrera, Level 2 dance parent

  • "DeCruz Ballet provides the best ballet training in the San Antonio area. My daughter has improved significantly since she started dancing with Lindsi and Karel. The studio is also run very well and has a positive and nurturing environment for young dancers. I highly recommend DeCruz Ballet!"

    — Phallon Doss, Level 4 dance parent

  • "As a mother of a 16 year old, I was very nervous to send my daughter away to begin her pre-professional training. However, I knew it was the next natural step for her to continue to learn and grow, and develop as a dancer. It was important to my husband and I, to find a program that would foster a fusion of both professionalism and an extension of family. Lindsi and Karel, owners of DeCruz, have gone above and beyond my expectations. My daughter is thriving in both her training and learning basic life skills, and feeling known and celebrated! She has learned to live on her own, advocate for herself, and create healthy patterns to set herself up for success. DeCruz Ballet is a place where dancers can experience having open conversations about their training, where they are heard, validated and mentored. It’s a place where each dancer is celebrated for their own strengths, and challenges individual growth! It’s a community of dancers who inspire one another, and cheer each other on. This is a community that has become a second family to my daughter, her home away from home, where she is thriving. I highly recommend DeCruz Ballet!"

    — Maluhia Vander Griend, former PTD dancer parent

  • "My 17 year old daughter is beyond blessed to be in the PTD program at DeCruz Ballet. I keep saying “we’ve hit the Ballet-Training JACKPOT!! with DeCruz!!! The directors and owners, Karel and Lindsi are incredibly brilliant and extraordinary teachers and coaches — the fact that their students get BOTH of them is phenomenal!! They are also two of the most wonderful humans I’ve ever known—the way they care about their students well-being (both physically AND mentally) is so unique and special! They have cultivated a positive nurturing environment while maintaining rigorous and impressive training with focus on awesome technique and beautiful artistry. I genuinely have NOTHING but positive rave reviews for DeCruz Ballet—would HIGHLY recommend for all age and level of dancer. DeCruz Ballet is a “diamond in the rough” and so extra special—soo thankful to have found them!"

    — Katie Nicholson, former PTD dancer parent

  • "I cannot speak highly enough of DeCruz Ballet. My son has trained at Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet and others, and he is thrilled to be at DeCruz Ballet this year. Lindsi and Karel are dedicated to the profession and equally dedicated to their students--an incredible combination. They are passionate about training dancers and also about helping their students become wonderful people. We live far away from Texas, and I never worry about my son. I know he's being looked after in so many ways. If you are looking for a studio for students of any age, whether you are local or live at a distance, DeCruz Ballet is an incredible choice."

    — Emily McMason, former PTD dancer parent

  • "Very friendly environment and they have helped to foster my daughter's love of ballet. Personal attention and a positive environment has made this our new ballet home!"

    — Angie Williams, Level 4 dancer parent