Comparison

Dance Direction vs EMC Performing Arts Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dance Direction

Features
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WELCOME TO DANCE DIRECTION UK The Dance Direction app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, and special events. You'll also receive important notification about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The Dance Direction app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything Dance Direction has to offer right from your smartphone.

About

EMC Performing Arts Studio

Manage your performing arts studio account, register for classes, and stay updated on important announcements. Access everything the studio offers conveniently from your smartphone, whether you're a beginner or pursuing a dream.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Class registration
  • Special event registration
  • Receive important notifications
  • On-the-go access
  • Information on classes and events
Features
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WELCOME TO EMC PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO The EMC app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, and special events. You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The EMC app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything EMC has to offer right from your smartphone. Whether you’re just beginning your journey into the world of performing arts or are ready to embrace the next step in pursuit of a dream, EMC can help. We’re as passionate about dance, music, theater and acrobatics as you are! Children and adults receive exceptional training through our diverse team of professional performing arts teachers in a family friendly environment. Inside the classroom, students are taught proper technique, discipline and skills in a safe, non-competitive environment that emphasizes classroom etiquette, perseverance, goal setting and development of self-esteem. Outside of the classroom, the learning continues though activities, events and performances throughout the community, literally setting the stage for success and encouraging families to have fun together through the arts!

Screenshots

Dance Direction4 screens
EMC Performing Arts Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EMC Performing Arts Studio at every 2 weeks against Dance Direction's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dance Direction ships an update every 12 months, EMC Performing Arts Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dance Direction versus EMC Performing Arts Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDance DirectionEMC Performing Arts Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDance DirectionEMC Performing Arts Studio

In-app purchases

None

Dance Direction

No in-app purchases

None

EMC Performing Arts Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dance Direction free?
Dance Direction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMC Performing Arts Studio free?
EMC Performing Arts Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dance Direction or EMC Performing Arts Studio have ads?
Neither Dance Direction nor EMC Performing Arts Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dance Direction or EMC Performing Arts Studio?
Dance Direction ships an update every 12 months, and EMC Performing Arts Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dance Direction was updated on October 27, 2026 and EMC Performing Arts Studio on November 5, 2026.

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