I pulled my kids out of Ballet Conservatory as wel...

I pulled my kids out of Ballet Conservatory as well. I don't know who Robert Monarch is, however, I can confirm what he says is true. The studio environment has changed and the head instructor (owner) definately crosses the line from demanding excellence to abuse. I do know who Dan Kardell is, and I agree with him regarding the expansion of the different genres of dance as well as the excellence of the competition company. Aside from the head instructor the other teachers are excellent and the competition team is a positive experience for the dancers. Unfortunately, even with the instructors and the competition team, the environment has become hostile. The positive does not outweigh the negative. Many families have left the studio the recently. It would definately be worth your effort to find a former student or two and hear about their experience before enrolling.

*Update...It should be noted 2 recent reviews on this page come from people on the Ballet Conservatory payroll.