Studio Bleu Dance Center, prominently featured in the reality series “Dance Moms: A New Era,” is facing criticism for allegedly failing to provide refunds to customers following the sudden cancellation of classes. Former patrons have voiced their discontent, claiming that the Ashburn, Virginia-based studio, also known as Studio Bleu Dance Studio, has not issued reimbursements for prepaid classes after its unexpected closure.
Glo Hampton, star of Dance Moms: A New Era, in a scene showcasing her dance expertise and passion for studio bleu dance studio.
Reports indicate that Studio Bleu Dance Center, the studio bleu dance studio in question, ceased operations without prior notice, leaving many wondering about the future of the establishment and the fate of their payments. The studio, which gained recent fame as the filming location for the Hulu series “Dance Moms: A New Era,” starring Glo Hampton, has become the center of controversy as former customers demand answers and refunds.
Exterior shot of Studio Bleu Dance Center in Ashburn, Virginia, highlighting its location as a prominent studio bleu dance studio in the region.
The closure of studio bleu dance studio and the subsequent refund disputes came to light shortly before the premiere of “Dance Moms: A New Era” on August 7th. Fans of the show and concerned parents alike took to social media platforms to express their confusion and seek information about the studio’s status. Adding to the uncertainty, Studio Bleu Dance Center was marked as “permanently closed” on Google, further fueling speculation about the future of this studio bleu dance studio.
Despite the apparent closure, Studio Bleu’s website still displayed a calendar with a full schedule of classes planned for the current and upcoming year. This discrepancy between the online schedule and the studio’s physical status caused further confusion and frustration among customers who had enrolled in summer programs and camps at studio bleu dance studio.
One former customer revealed to The U.S. Sun that scheduled summer classes and camps at studio bleu dance studio were indeed canceled without proper communication or refunds. This individual, who had paid $335 for a summer dance camp at studio bleu dance studio, reported initiating a dispute with their credit card company after failing to receive any response from Studio Bleu regarding a refund. Documents obtained by The U.S. Sun confirm the customer’s dispute, indicating that Studio Bleu has a deadline to respond to the bank before a refund decision is made.
Online platforms like Yelp have also become outlets for disgruntled parents to voice their complaints against studio bleu dance studio. Reviews detail cancellations without explanation and a lack of communication regarding rescheduling or refunds. The financial burden of Studio Bleu’s programs has also been a point of contention. Former members have cited high costs for costumes and various fees as reasons for leaving studio bleu dance studio, with some opting for alternative studios where former Studio Bleu instructors are now employed.
Studio Bleu Dance Center’s website lists annual tuition fees ranging from $850 for a single weekly class to $3,700 for unlimited classes, with private lessons incurring even higher charges. Additional registration and late payment fees are also mentioned. While the studio’s policy states that six-week summer programs are “non-refundable,” it remains unclear if this policy applies to situations where classes are canceled by studio bleu dance studio itself.
Promotional image for Dance Moms: A New Era on Hulu, highlighting the show's connection to studio bleu dance studio and its premiere date.
Neither Studio Bleu owner Kimberly Rishi nor Glo Hampton have responded to requests for comments regarding the studio’s closure and the ongoing refund disputes. The silence from studio bleu dance studio leadership has amplified customer frustration and uncertainty.
Ironically, “Dance Moms: A New Era” portrays a thriving studio bleu dance studio, with owner Kimberly Rishi and dance teacher Glo Hampton seemingly running a successful business. The series follows Glo and her junior elite dance team as they participate in dance competitions along the East Coast, showcasing studio bleu dance studio in a positive light, which contrasts sharply with the current allegations of abrupt closure and financial mismanagement.
“Dance Moms: A New Era” is presented as a spin-off of the original “Dance Moms” series, which gained notoriety for its demanding dance teacher Abby Lee Miller and the intense pressure placed on young dancers and their mothers. The juxtaposition of the reality show’s depiction of studio bleu dance studio and the real-world customer complaints raises questions about the studio’s operations and its handling of the closure and refund situation.
Glo Hampton, dance instructor and star of Dance Moms: A New Era, pictured at studio bleu dance studio, showcasing her role in the studio's operations.
Glo Hampton with her junior elite dance team at studio bleu dance studio, before a performance, highlighting the team's dedication and studio bleu dance studio's competitive environment.
As former customers await responses and resolutions regarding their refunds, the future of studio bleu dance studio remains uncertain, casting a shadow over the dance community in Ashburn, Virginia, and raising concerns for those associated with the studio bleu dance studio brand.
