2.5 Out of 5 I rate Arthur Murray Fort Worth right in the…read moremiddle. First thing to know - If your considering trying dance lessons DO IT! You will never regret it! Pros: AM has an awesome staff of instructors! They have some of the brightest, funnest, and skilled Dancers I have seen yet. Their professionalism and ability to teach you to dance is absolutely solid! Cons: Price and Exclusivity. Price - AM is around 65% higher than independent studios in the area. They may tell you to weigh the "all you can take" group lessons, but even with that in mind the total cost is high since many studios do charge for groups but the price of group lessons is very low. Also, the additional "shows" are very costly not only to get into, buy into "heats' and the additional lessons to consider. They will push going to shows very hard. Exclusivity - the management of AM will aggressively call you out if you talk about outside dance events not associated with AM. In my case I was posting about dance events around town and got a stern reprimand from the owner that he could not allow me to do this. Needless to say that as a consumer I am now exercising my rights to do business elsewhere. Bottom line - if you want to learn to dance well they can for sure teach you to do so - it will just be very costly. If you want to get into the entire spectrum of dancing at multiple venues around town then it is best to look at other options!

I have mixed feelings about Arthur Murray…read more Pros: The staff is super nice and friendly. My fiance and I came in to start lessons slightly embarrassed by our lack of grace on the dance floor, but they made us feel very comfortable. Our personal instructor was Stephanie and she is AWESOME. Our first introductory lesson was 30 minutes and was free - we loved it so much and ended up booking their basic foundations package (4 private lessons, 45 minutes each). Cons: While they are very nice, this may not be the best place to learn to dance unless you have a nice disposable income. The foundations package was $540, but each lesson was really only 30 minutes long with the last 15 minutes of the class just talking about technique and planning what to do for future lessons. The one thing that we really disliked is how pushy the staff is for you to schedule your next lesson with them... it's almost like they are forcing you to ensure that you come back. Stephanie, fortunately, was the only one who seemed to understand our hectic schedule and allowed us to schedule our lessons at our convenience. All in all, I highly recommend taking dance lessons, and if you are unsure if Arthur Murray is a good fit for you, try out their introductory lesson and see how you like it. We now have a new found love and appreciation for dancing after taking several lessons here

While studio B is mostly about dance, their Musical Arts (Broadway) program incorporating singing…read moreand dancing rocks this world. The show is in May every year and I highly recommend you get tickets!! I've tried their adult ballet for fun and enjoyed it as an alternate workout.

We have been at Empire for a little over 2 years and to say that my daughter has excelled would…read moreprobably be an understatement because she has exceeded expectations. The coaches truly coach, genuinely care, and openly communicate to the gymnasts as well as to the parents. Their priority is on safety and honing in on each gymnasts individualism, it is so beautiful to watch and be apart of. The staff is top tier, communication in this fun yet stressful environment is key and the office manager is always 2 to 10 steps ahead, it is refreshing. The parents and gymnasts are inclusive and do so many fun activities/events outside of the gym, away from gymnastics. I am so happy to have my daughter be apart of the Empire family and I recommend any and everyone to bring their children and join because this environment goes beyond gymnastics; problem solving, daily exercise, making friends (parents and kids), and learning fun new skills that can be utilized in other sports and aspects of life.

My daughter was an optional gymnast at Empire for several years, but we chose to leave after the…read moreowner told me that her number one priority is protecting the coaches over the gymnasts. She was livid that my daughter told us things that happened at practice, saying she could no longer trust my daughter, as she expects the girls to keep secrets from their parents. They also enroll way too many kids for the number of coaches. My daughter was seriously injured when she fell from the bars when the coach walked away while he should have been spotting her. There were too many kids for the number of coaches and they had knocked the mats out from under the bar, so her fall wasn't cushioned. No coach even called us; my daughter had to call to be picked up for X-rays. (The coach made her call from the coach's phone for proof they had contacted us, but she told my daughter she didn't actually want to talk to us.). And when we arrived to take her to the ER, the head coach did not even come speak to us about the injury. Empire will take your money. But they won't keep your child's well being at the forefront. They will expect her to keep secrets, and if she gets hurt at practice, they won't take care of her. So just be warned.

Met the owner last month. Loved the concept & if my daughter was still into gymnastics in DFW…read more(she's in college in Norman, OK), I would take her to Gymnastics Redefined. The owner is educated, intense and committed to his work with young girls & boys through gymnastics to teach them those and other skills that will be with them for a lifetime. In today's stressful climate kids are in with social media, body image issues, etc..., I urge you to reach out & check out Gymnastics Redefined for your family. This is a business that will come along beside its parent clients in raising healthy, strong, confident kiddos. I love their mission: "Building Confidence, Character, and Faith - One Girl at a Time!"

We enjoy their family feel and professionalism! My son started at age 6 and now at age 7 has gained…read moresome positive reinforcement of confidence and perseverance. Master Landon is very kind and thorough. The space is a good size and well maintained.l with ample parking. My son has enjoyed his classes and we parents like the flexibility of times offered for group. Definitely a good skill to have and the principles that come with karate and the martial arts in general.

My daughter and a bunch of her 14 yr old friends took a series of self defense classes here. They…read moretaught the girls how to be aware of their surroundings. It was not a fear tactic but a reality check. They taught the girls how to get out of physical situations that were very realistic. I was impressed and learned a lot myself just by watching. The instructors really seemed to care that the students got the concepts down and weren't just phoning it in. Definitely worth it!!!

My daughter has been taking Cheer Intro for the whole school year, then is trying out this Spring…read morefor a team. We have been very happy at the gym, and the reason we are here is because the gym came highly recommended by many others. Many of the local high school cheer team girls come here to be on competitive teams in addition to HS cheer teams. The coaches are all very kind, encouraging, and truly motivate the girls to succeed. I couldn't be happier with our choice of cheer club!

We tried the gym. It's nice but needs better coaching and coordination. During a recent…read morecompetition the team competed without a complete routine. Probably not what you are looking for if you want to compete with highly experienced gyms.

I was a member of this excellent dojo for a year before (pre-existing) knee and hip problems caused…read moreme to step away. I miss this group, the effective and student-centered teaching, the balance between discipline and encouragement, and the incredibly friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a place to truly teach you karate, help you develop focus, and build real friendships, TIKA is your place. Affordable and flexible programs are there for any age group.

This is an amazing family, friendly Academy, and our boys love karate so much. And they've done so…read morewell and just over a half year.

My daughter likes it so far , the teachers are friendly (in a good way) I did a little research I…read moreknow to learn karate you have to be able to LISTEN ..it's going well .. it's going to be our 3rd class.. but I recommend this place ! I can't wait for what the future holds for my daughter ! Her confidence will go up the roof !

My child joined this academy to learn discipline and the owner/instructor was unable to provide it…read more The tools for the kids were outdated and when confronted with these realities, the owner became frustrated and stated that my eight year old was the main cause of disruption. He stated that an eight year old caused one student to leave class and three others were unable to complete thier training. A eight degree black belt let an eight year old disrupt his teachings. Let that sink in! There are better more affordable classes in Cedar Hill that can provide the up to date proper training for kids and I plan enrolling my child to one of them. If