Testimonials
Our Community
Our vision is to be recognized globally for creating, celebrating and nurturing a limitless love of dance.
We’ve been seeking our entire life for those shows and performers that have the extra spark to be seen on stage,” Dario says. “My sister and I are always asking, ‘What is the magic in this situation? What if we move like this?’ Our real talent exists in our collaboration with each other and with others who have backgrounds from street dancing to Native American dance to Chinese martial arts to hip-hop to tap dancers — to reveal how beautiful our city is.
Chris Hewitt
TwinCities.com
You can tell a dance performance has done its job when someone starts grooving in the aisle. On Friday night a tiny tot was busting some moves at intermission after cheering on a high-energy breakdance battle by House of Dance Twin Cities and Finisher’s Students. Someday that little guy will be spinning on his head, as well.
Caroline Palmer
StarTribune
We’re global citizens, and this show reflects our tastes, our interests, our travels,” Dario said last week amid a rehearsal at the Cowles. He was talking about the “Mic” lineup. The 40-plus dancers perform in styles as varied as Latin and hip-hop, ballet, and ballroom. There is some rumba and African dance thrown in, as well.
Rohan Preston
StarTribune
Surrounded by total darkness, the outlines of their bodies and faces, as well as of all the objects on stage, appear to have been sculpted from glow sticks. Moving to a score by Christopher Tignor and Justin Keitt (a.k.a. Kanobby) that combines hip-hop, jazz, and classical influences, the performers look like candy-colored constellations that have dropped out of the sky for a party.
Laurel Graeber
NY Times
Brother/sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia, started Curio Dance only a little over a year ago but they have already received much praise. We get a sneak peek at a new dance and see how the siblings combine classical training with jazz, modern, and club, creating their own unique style.
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Our daughter has been dancing with Curio Dance’s performing division since 2015, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the exceptional training and support she has received. Unlike typical “competition” studios, Curio Dance focuses on providing professional dance instruction that not only hones technical skills but also instills qualities like dedication, poise, and confidence—skills that will serve her well in any future career, whether in dance or beyond. The studio’s commitment to nurturing each dancer’s unique potential has been evident in our daughter’s remarkable growth and development over the years. We highly recommend Curio Dance Studio to any family looking for a positive, enriching dance experience that prepares dancers for success in all areas of life.
Kirsten P
Parent
Curio Dance is a fabulous studio where every performer is challenged and valued. They have found the perfect mix of giving high-quality dance instruction while remaining age-appropriate and fun. All the teachers are caring, technically skilled dancers who know how to build a supportive environment. Watching the recitals every year, you can see the joy and growth from the dancers. I highly recommend Curio Dance!
Rachel S.
Parent & Educator
I love the adult tap class and look forward to it every week! It is great exercise for your body and your brain and our class is the ideal balance of fun and challenge. The instructors are amazing performers and even more amazing teachers. They have the unique ability to teach and encourage anyone at any level.
Sue P.
Adult Tap Student
The positivity abounding at Curio and the fact that they believe that everyBODY can dance permeates what is done there. The dance instructors are professionally trained and have high standards for all of the dancers. Students learn the language of dance and not just a dance routine to be performed.
Angela Y.
Parent
My daughter loves being at Curio Dance! The teachers are extremely talented and so positive and encouraging. The studio is very welcoming to those of all abilities. Curio also works very hard to find a variety of performance opportunities that are not found at all studios. We simply could not have found a better place to dance!
Dixie R.
Parent
Curio Dance is the perfect place for all types of dancers whether you’ve been dancing for 10 years or 10 days. It’s such an open community with support coming from all directions. We are a performance-based school and hold performances throughout the city to showcase all of our hard work. This is so rewarding because I never have to worry about the pressure of competing or getting the best score, just putting on an amazing show!
Lexy Widi
Performance Division Student
Curio Dance approaches teaching the discipline of dance in a higher education format that sets them aside from all other dance studios in this area while teaching the students to be incredible performers. As a parent I have always known that not only will my daughter get top quality dance training with Curio Dance but will be doing so in a safe and emotionally stable environment. When asked where my daughters second home is she will say without a doubt, at Curio!
Jennifer R.
Parent
Curio owners and staff have provided an encouraging, inclusive, positive atmosphere for my kids to freely dance. We highly recommend Curio; their passion for dance along with sharing their craft with our community is genuinely palpable.
Heidi K.
Parent
When I was a new student at Curio Dance, I was warmly welcomed. The teachers are kind and delight in sharing their passion for dance. Any student who dances with Curio Dance will excel from their teaching. I have made many new friends through my time at the studio, I have learned how to perform in recitals and take pride in our performances.
Lillian T.
Recreational Student
The Curio staff members have literally transformed my child from an insecure and reserved person to a happy and confident one that is eager to attend class and try new things. I truly believe the teachers at Curio Dance are making the world a more positive place where everyone is accepted and valued as unique individuals! We are so grateful to have discovered Curio Dance!
Michelle B.
Parent
Curio staff are highly professional, love what they do. They love their students and encourage them to higher levels of skill, character, and comradeship.
Carol T.
Grandparent