My daughter has been dancing ballet with the Dancer Project for over 3 years now. My daughter has developed a deep love for dance since she started. Ms Jen is a great teacher and she is incredibly inclusive and supportive. Its been a pleasure watching my daughter and her fellow dancers develop throughout the years, and to be part of the Dancer Project community.

Best dance experience! Always felt welcomed in the studio, was always very lively and exciting. The classes are amazing, never felt out of place or behind, They always did there best to make everyone feel comfortable and welcomed no matter your level of dance experience. I loved it here!!!

Mrs Jen is amazing! I have been dancing there for 4 years now and never looked back. This is where I have taken little milestones such as wearing my first tutu to big milestones such as my first time en pointe! Everyone truly is a family here and no matter your strengths or weaknesses you are loved. Despite all the fun we have it is also a very professional dance environment all the way from the classes to the costumes. Everyone has bad days and that doesn’t exclude anyone here. But the best part is no matter the struggle we dance and love each other through it.

I started taking classes at The Dancer Project in 2019. Both professional and welcoming, it is a blessing to the dance scene in Nashville. I am happy to have found classes that challenge me and offer me an opportunity to grow as an artist, that are also fun. Wether you have loved dance from an early age and want to strengthen your skills or have never danced before and want to start exploring the world of dance, this is the place !!! 😄

My daughter has danced at a few different places in a couple of cities and hands-down, TDPC has been the best by a mile. Jen has built a studio which meshes a warm, nurturing environment with the highest quality of instruction. Every dancer is respected, included and cared about. Everyone has the opportunity, through hard work and dedication, to move up and to learn throughout the year. Jen individualizes lessons when necessary and is so giving with her time and talents, not to mention there are laughs frequently in the dance studio. And if you are reading this review, and have experienced dancing in other studios around, you know that is a special and unique sound not often heard. If you want a studio where you or your child feel like you are important, cared about, and helped to be your very best, TDPC is THE PLACE for you.

I had a great time dancing here. The teachers were always very kind and made me feel very accepted. Although it was very fun, we also learned a lot and our skills improved. The environment is very friendly and inviting!

I honestly can’t say enough amazing things about The Dancer Project. Discovering this studio has been life-changing for our family. My daughter spent most of her childhood years training at the largest ballet school in Nashville, yet her desire to continue training with them decreased over time. She didn’t feel a connection there. She ultimately decided she can’t go back in 2019 but that’s when we found TDP and everything changed! My daughter fell in love with dancing again, because Ms Jen treats and cares for every student like they are part of her family. This was a new experience for my daughter and she was hooked! She loves it! My heart melted just last week when she told me that she missed dancing during Fall Break. It was only 4 days off! She is so happy there, and it really shows when she dances. It has been such a joy getting to watch all of Ms Jen’s students perform over the past 2 years. They all shine! Even through Covid challenges and Zoom meetings. Ms Jen is an incredible teacher, always going the extra mile. We are very blessed to be part of TDP!

I believe that no other dance studio cares more about the well being of their students in the dance world or out of the dance world. Jen sees the potential in all her students, and knows how to bring the best out of them by creating a fun, safe, hardworking environment.

My daughter has been dancing with Jen at TDPC for over 2 years & she absolutely loves it! She has learned and grown so much at this studio- but more importantly she always leaves with a smile on her face & can’t wait to go back for her next class. She wants to be there whenever the doors are open. Jen is so gifted at building a dancer’s skill set, while also making their experience so much fun. It’s truly a home away from home for my kiddo, and knowing that is a gift to me as a parent!

My daughter has been dancing here for more than 3 years. She has grown so much as a dancer in that time. She looks forward to class each day and chooses to do extra rehearsals. My daughter loves being part of the dance productions and really looks up to Jen as a teacher and role model.

We are current students at TDP. My daughter has been studying here for 3 years and is thrilled with the opportunity to learn rigorous classical ballet technique and perform onstage with fellow pre-professional and professional dancers. I myself am a retired professional dancer and have loved taking drop-in technique classes as well. Ms Jen is a fantastic teacher and cares deeply for her students. The studio has also done an amazing job keeping kiddos safe during these Covid times with firm distancing protocols, stringent cleaning practices and Zoom options as well. I’ve studied at many studios over the course of my life and feel very lucky to be a part of TDP family.

I’ve been taking ballet with Jen at the Dancer Project since 2017. I was one of TDP’s first adult community students, and it’s been a joy to participate in the growth of this very special community of artists. With Jen’s guidance and encouragement, I’ve grown from a hesitant beginner to performing on stage en pointe. I started dance in my 40s, and TDP has given me opportunities I never dreamed Id have. Everyone is welcomed and celebrated at TDP. Im so grateful for this place and I cherish my time in class with Jen and my fellow dancers. The Dancer Project is joyful, inclusive, and a safe space for everyone. I plan to make it my dance home for many years!

Ive been dancing here for almost 3 years, and Ive loved every single moment ive spent in the dance studio with Ms. Jen. She has not once said something mean, hurtful, or anything of the sort to any of the dancers here in all the 3 years ive been here. She is kind and supportive, and teaches kids that it doesnt matter what you look like, or who you are, you can do whatever you set out to do. I remember coming in on the first day and telling her that my dream role was to be Marie in the nutcracker, and here i am today fulfilling that dream less than 3 years later. I was 10 years old then. Now im 13, and I am so happy that i made the decision to come to TDP. You dont need a large studio to have the full experience, you just need a loving and supportive environment who wants you to succeed. And thats what you will get at the Dancer Project. I almost quit dance before coming here, because of the toxic environment at my past dance studio. But now, looking back, I see how much ive improved since then and, overall, how much happier i am now. That decision i made to come and try out a class back at the beginning of 2019 was the best decision of my life. So, if youre looking into trying out dance, but youre wondering what environment would be the best for you, I would suggest coming and trying a class at TDP!

They take advantage of their dancers and scam people out of money. I heard the owner using racial slurs with some of the younger girls. Not a place I’ll ever let anyone I know go to again.

Not a great place. The owner takes advantage of her dancers, claiming that they can perform a lot and it’s a good environment, but all it is is dancer exploitation with little to no reward. She lures you in with “we’re great people! Look at how nice we are!” And then ends up dancing every lead role and telling you you can’t make it anywhere else. It looks like most of these reviews are from people who no longer dance there, so there’s no telling how their experiences were.I personally do not recommend. Super shady place.

Jen is amazing both in her expertise and instruction and in the way she loves her dancers. At the Dancer Project my daughter has grown immensely in her art and made incredible friends. I can’t recommend them enough!

So glad to have found a home for my dance pursuits in Nashville. An environment of growth, strength and community set this studio apart. I would highly recommend TDP to anyone interested in making dance a part of their life, whether seasoned or novice. Jen does an incredible job of pushing her students and getting results while keeping a compassionate atmosphere. Love it here.

Im so happy The Dancer Project exists! I majored in dance in college but have moved around a lot and missed taking class consistently. Now living in Nashville, taking class regularly from Jen, I feel like a real dancer again! She is an amazing teacher and gives personal feedback to each student in class. Not to mention $10 drop-ins are so great! Cheaper than Nashville Ballet community classes and providing more personal attention to each student.I also love the idea that dance is for everyone, regardless of age, body type, experience, etc. Its a great place to come, as you are, and have the chance to grow and express yourself through the art of dance! Its also a cool venue to come watch a dance performance by the company dancers!

Since joining The Dancer Project my personal technique and understanding of ballet has increased immensely. Jens ability to explain the muscular and skeletal how tos has further deepened my understanding of classical technique. In addition to solid training, the welcoming environment and positive community makes for an all around wonderful experience.

It is very rare to find a place where one gets great dance instruction, alongside a nurturing environment, and a great sense of community. The teacher/owner (Jennifer Drake) exudes so much love for all her students. She goes above and beyond to get to know each student. She also choreographs a whole ballet every semester, and includes every one, which I think is amazing!My daughter bounced around different dance studios, until finally finding the Dancer Project. Ms. Jen instilled the love of dance in her. She has looked forward to every class for the last 4 years. This studio is truly a gem in the neighborhood, and in Nashville.