Studio PAVAS, Performing & Visual Arts School

This is one of the worse places you can choose for your child
Rude, owner who only cares about your bank account instead of teaching
Do not recommend!

We had our daughter enrolled in their dance program. Total waste of time and money. The teaching methods are very poor and the owners only care about taking the money out out of your bank account
NOT WORTH IT!

[Update April 25th 2021] a year has passed since we paid. With the third lockdown and the raising cases, it’s unlikely we will be enjoying summer as it used to. We have yet to receive our refund. Bet the owner must have spent $1000 at this point. ‍️

We paid for our daughter’s summer camp in Feb. Unfortunately COVID-19 struck and businesses were either closed or transitioned to online. Between April and May, we tried contacting them to ask for a refund of $1000+ but were not successful. Meanwhile, we could see that they were offering online classes based on their Facebook posts. In June, we contacted them again and finally their owner, Suzanne, replied. We were encouraged to continue with the summer camp. Given that our daughter is just 4 year old and we were still in the early stage of our phase 2, we couldn’t see any justification to risk her safety over a summer camp. We respectfully asked for a refund again but this time, we were told that she needed time to receive financial assistance from the government.

It has been 2 months since that email and we are still waiting for the $1000+ refund. I’m a small business owner and I’ve received the CEBA loan and the loan from BDC within weeks. The wage and rent subsidy have helped to elevate the financial stress too. I’ve been following up on email these 2 weeks and I’m no longer receiving any replies from Suzanne.

I would not recommend anyone to this place. This whole scenario pretty much painted out the kind of owner you and your child will be dealing with. $1000+ is not a small amount that one can just easily sweep off from the table.

I have been dancing at Studio Pavas for 5+ years now and have loved every second of it. The teachers are amazing and are committed to helping you grow. I have made friendships here that will last a life time! I have been to several different studios throughout the years, but as soon as I started at Pavas I have never wanted to leave. Thank you studio pavas for allowing me to create such amazing memories and for helping me improve immensely as a dancer!

I have been dancing competitively at Pavas since I was 3 and I can say that I have never thought about switching studios. The welcoming environment and amazing teachers have allowed my love of dance to grow immensely over the years as well as my skills. I have also met some of my closest friends at Pavas. I would highly recommend this studio for your kids as they supported my high academic goals while allowing me to also achieve my goals with dancing at a competitive level.

I can’t say enough positive things about Studio Pavas. First and foremost, it is an establishment that puts the needs of the children first. The staff and owner, Suzanne, are the most compassionate and well trained individuals I have had the privilege to meet. It is a place of positivity and fun. Secondly, the teachers at Studio Pavas are extremely well trained in their fields and it shows on a daily basis with the students improvements in all of their classes, from dance to visual art to music. Thirdly, the comradery among the students is undeniable. This is an establishment of pure positivity and excellence in atmosphere. I would highly recommend Studio Pavas to anyone seeking an arts studio for their child!

We paid for our daughter’s summer camp in Feb. Unfortunately COVID-19 struck and businesses were either closed or transitioned to online. Between April and May, we tried contacting them to ask for a refund of $1000+ but were not successful. Meanwhile, we could see that they were offering online classes based on their Facebook posts. In June, we contacted them again and finally their owner, Suzanne, replied. We were encouraged to continue with the summer camp. Given that our daughter is just 4 year old and we were still in the early stage of our phase 2, we couldn’t see any justification to risk her safety over a summer camp. We respectfully asked for a refund again but this time, we were told that she needed time to receive financial assistance from the government.

It has been 2 months since that email and we are still waiting for the $1000+ refund. I’m a small business owner and I’ve received the CEBA loan and the loan from BDC within weeks. The wage and rent subsidy have helped to elevate the financial stress too. I’ve been following up on email these 2 weeks and I’m no longer receiving any replies from Suzanne.

I would not recommend anyone to this place. This whole scenario pretty much painted out the kind of owner you and your child will be dealing with. $1000+ is not a small amount that one can just easily sweep off from the table.

PAVAS ART teachers are second to none. My daughter is bringing home masterpieces! Thank you for nurturing my growing artist.

Our Son showed interest in guitar and after his first lesson at PAVAS he has not put his guitar down. Thank you for making his fist music experience a positive one!

My daughter has just come home after 2 days of summer camp and already announced that she wants to stay all summer! Friendly and organized staff. Took a brochure for Sept classes. Big facility with their own auditorium.

This was my daughters first year in dance and Studio PAVAS has made it an amazing one. Each week my daughter could not wait to get to her class. The staff are engaging and beyond helpful.

My daughter has been a part of the studio for 7 years. She started recreational classes on weekends and her passion grew to develop onto the competitive team. She loves the family feels and relationships, skills she's experienced and grown over the years. The owner is exactly what young girls and young ladies need - supportive but also firm when appropriate. Their instructors are great at pushing the dancers enough to excel and encourage when they're challenged. When faced with the stress of balancing heavy school commitments with a heavy dance schedule; my daughter is given the understanding school is priority and missing a class sometimes (even when a part of team) is OK. There are other studios out there in the area but for a solid all-round dancer; I don't believe there is a better choice for us.