ARTrageous Studios & Initiative

★★★★★Ashley Dryja

You won’t be disappointed! The community you surround yourself with matters! Marlene and Rachel are intentional with every decision they make. They are Christ focused and it shows! Every costume, every song, down to the way they teach, they have woven Christ into all of it. All the behind the scenes choices we don’t see are prayed over and carefully lined up with their convictions and Scripture, and it is evident. You leave feeling uplifted up and encouraged. Our whole family joined dance in the fall and did an entire year, even the recital. We have been blessed beyond measure! We got more out of dance than just learning to dance, and it will carry on into the rest of our lives! I’m so thankful we took the leap to jump all in for dance as a family.

★★★★★Callynth Finney

For years we have enjoyed the productions put on by ARTrageous. Thank you for the way you give back to the community and how you add beauty to the artful culture of East Texas. The positive impact on your students is clear and we hear all about it. Love hearing the stories of other people who have worked with you and been part of your program. Over 20 years ago our son began attending your classes and camps and it was a highlight in his childhood. The shows are always a smash and leave us in awe to see so much talent in one place.

★★★★★Ronda Bird Parker

THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE.....If you're looking for a safe place for your kid to learn to dance; to learn how to be a part of a productive and fabulous community; to find and to share their God given talents and abilities with others as well as having an outlet for them physically all while making life long friends and connections.....Artrageous is your answer to prayer!! Our daughter has attended for a couple years and we have been thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and growth in dance, community service, friendship, and her love for Jesus. She went from a complete beginner to a confident dancer. Her self confidence has blossomed even more so as well. She looks forward to class and camp as a highlight of her day and summer. The instructors are so talented and knowledgeable also willing to teach, mentor and encourage children of all ages to step into their talents. We are eternally grateful for finding Artrageous. The owners and teachers of Artrageous are now forever friends to us. This is a great organization to "sow" into as well as get your family involved and enjoy the opportunities that will come from being apart of this amazing community.

★★★★★Kelli Todaro

It is difficult for me to find the words to describe Artrageous Studios. We have moved around the country a lot and have been a part of three different Christian dance studios. I have never experienced anything like Artrageous. The dance instruction is serious and professional, but also kind and loving. The faith of the staff is honest and true without judgement of others. The end of the year performances are professional and breathtaking. Even more than any of these true aspects of the studio, the thing that has truly changed my kid's lives is the community they have found here. The students and staff have created the most welcoming environment that I have ever experienced. The older students do not ignore the young, but rather encourage them and actually spend time with them. The talent among the students is of a high caliber, and yet they aren't competitive with each other, but have deep friendships with one another. We live 45 minutes away and are hoping to move closer to the studio, but I have told my kids that no matter where we live, I will always drive them to Artrageous. It is a community that has captured our hearts.

★★★★★Christin Burris

Artrageous has been such a blessing to our family over the past three years that we have taken classes! My girls have grown in confidence as well as skills in all of the classes that they have taken. The dance concert at the end of the year is a professional level performance that leaves us impressed & inspired! The AWAM camp during the summer is also a terrific program & we love the outreach aspect of it. The staff truly has a heart for their classes, they work hard to provide the best experiences, & they are so encouraging. We love this studio!!!