Gwyn Nelson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gwyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleFantastic dance school!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Beginner's classes
Barbara's Conservatory of Dance
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 71 art classesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
5.0 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · 11 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Barbara's Conservatory of Dance at a glance
Reviewers describe the studio as a family-oriented environment offering classical ballet, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance classes. Customers note the reasonable pricing for classes and show costumes, along with an inclusive atmosphere that avoids body type pressure. Instructors focus on technique and quality to help students reach personal goals, while the school maintains a clean facility and runs a long-standing annual Nutcracker performance. The provided excerpts contain no negative feedback or recurring criticisms.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 28 Google reviews (13 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 7, 2026.
- Service: Art Class serving Topeka, Kansas.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other art classes
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Barbara's Conservatory of Dance: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Barbara's Conservatory of Dance: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Barbara's Conservatory of Dance: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Barbara's Conservatory of Dance: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 69.–
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Star ratings
28 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars28100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 13 written reviews
- Praise5100%
- Complaints00%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price3100%
- Reasonable00%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude360%
- Price & value120%
- Would recommend120%
What customers talk about
We read 13 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very friendly atmosphere, no pressure to be a certain body type and the classes and costumes for shows are very reasonably priced.”
“I highly recommend this studio!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
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Recent reviews
RachelLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★
Very friendly atmosphere, no pressure to be a certain body type and the classes and costumes for shows are very reasonably priced.
Great priceBeginner's classes
James1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Our daughter loves this dance school. It is a family environment that teaches the right virtues. We could not love it more!
Great priceYouth classesIntermediate classes
ChrisLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Picking up my tiny dancer from class and she's always so excited. Always has been a great staple of awesome dancers in Topeka.
NicolasaLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
We love this dance studio very much! My daughter has been going here for several years and takes many types of dance! I highly recommend this studio!!
Lux3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★★
The teachers focus on technique and quality and make sure that every class you take is a step in improvement and another step towards your own personal goals as a dancer
ExLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★
Great studio with classical ballet training. Probably has the most solid dance instruction in the city of Topeka. Offers ballet, jazz, tap, liturgical, and lyrical/modern. This studio is run by the artistic leads that put on the longest running annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet in Topeka.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
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| Beginner's classes | 2 | — |
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5.0 ★★★★★ 28 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Rachel FrybergerLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery friendly atmosphere, no pressure to be a certain body type and the classes and costumes for shows are very reasonably priced.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Beginner's classes
James Johnson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleOur daughter loves this dance school. It is a family environment that teaches the right virtues. We could not love it more!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Youth classes, Intermediate classes
Shaun Marcotte5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shaun has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat place to dance like Family
Chris MartindaleLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GooglePicking up my tiny dancer from class and she's always so excited. Always has been a great staple of awesome dancers in Topeka.
Nicolasa lopezLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicolasa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe love this dance studio very much! My daughter has been going here for several years and takes many types of dance! I highly recommend this studio!!
Helen CrowLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Helen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google2 generations raising the bar for the arts in Topeka. Thank you!
Cathrine d7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathrine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe loved it there. The kids and teachers were so nice.
Lux Sands3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lux has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThe teachers focus on technique and quality and make sure that every class you take is a step in improvement and another step towards your own personal goals as a dancer
Ex NusquamLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat studio with classical ballet training. Probably has the most solid dance instruction in the city of Topeka. Offers ballet, jazz, tap, liturgical, and lyrical/modern. This studio is run by the artistic leads that put on the longest running annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet in Topeka.
Business details
- Address: 4300 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604
- Phone: (785) 272-5991
- Website: barbarasconservatoryofdance.com
- Service area: Topeka, KS