This is an amazing park with a museum, theater, dance hall, and great art galleries. Used to be an…read moreamusement park but now a great historical site. They also have the Clara Barton House that my wife and I toured. You can drive here or take Ride On Route 29 from Bethesda or Friendship Heights.

Tried the waltzing class at the Glen Echo Park complex and loved it. Tony Treston (affiliated with…read moreWaltz Time) was my instructor; he demonstrates the basics of waltzing in an easygoing manner. My first lesson was no pressure and I felt like I made a lot of progress. BTW, this is not Viennesse waltzing, which is a formalized style of waltzing. The kind of waltzing taught here is more of a "garden variety", and done by cultures all over the world. It's a 3-step candance (slow, quick quick), and anyone can do it, seriously. It might be the best $13 that I ever spent. That's the cost of admission, which includes a 45 minute lesson, followed by nearly 3 hours of dance time with a live band. The Spanish Ballroom, where the social dances are held, is a premier venue. The building itself is Art Deco architecture and considered to be one of the best ballrooms of its kind on the East Coast. The interior is decorated tastefully and lighted well. The expansive floor is made of a lovely maple wood. The live music is such a treat as the acoustics here are top notch. The social dances are a lot of fun, and waltzing isn't the only style offered--there's contra dancing; tango dancing; swing dancing; blues dancing, etc. The social dance calendar is quite extensive. Check out Glen Echo Park and Waltz Time websites to see all the possibilities. Am already planning when I'll attend again.

Took money from us last year and then closed the McLean, VA location. We can't go to Bethesda or…read morePotomac or take virtual classes but have no option of getting our $1,200 back. When they gave us an option to get 70% refund or credit last year they never informed us that this is a one time option and no refunds will be issued after this. Now we basically out of pocket for $1,200. Be careful before you give money to them.

Great place with very nice staffs and instructors. My son started his coloring class three years…read moreago. He loves it. His coloring and drawing skills increased significantly. His work is always got "Wow" compliments from friends and families. He gained so much confidence of drawing and coloring. Sometimes the parking can be challenging. I found out that after 5pm, you can park the car at Bethesda Elementary School. It is only 2 minutes walking.

I took my sister to Jill's for a surprise birthday afternoon. She is an artist too so I knew this…read morewould be perfect...it was! Jill is so patient and really explains everything so easily. I have no artistic bone in my body but i LOVED this experience! My glass hanging is so personal and special. My sister's also reflected her personality...she loved the birthday present of this class as she now has a very special piece that she made with her own hands.

Jill Tanenbaum is an artist extraordinaire! I commissioned her to design glass lighting fixtures…read morethat are "knock-out sensational" -- her designs (shape and size) and use of color are incredibly creative. I merely showed her the space and helped select colors and she took it from there. The finished product is beyond what I'd hoped for. She thought of everything -- The light hits just the right part of the glass, so that the colors "pop", wonderful shadows are disbursed and an overall warmth permeates the room. I couldn't be happier. I have long admired her work and also own one of her signature masks which I cherish.

The teacher (Joshua Colbert) was fine. He was attentive and did well with my 6-year-old daughter's…read morebasic intro to violin for a few classes. My negative review comes from the school itself. It's located in an office building and the basement studios are pretty uninspiring. My daughter sat in a piano room on an old office chair for her lesson while the the teacher sat across on the piano bench. The rooms are cluttered and really didn't spark interest in music for my young child. The other negative is the cancellation policy. It's 24 hours which is reasonable, but that includes sickness. I didn't know my daughter was going to be sick 24 hours in advance and when I called first thing that morning to cancel her lesson that afternoon, I left a voicemail. Unfortunately, I got a call at the time of her appointment and that's when they checked the messages so we got dinged and lost the lesson. If I had the teacher's direct phone, I could have called him yesterday and cancelled the lesson with no penalty, but I didn't have that information. Once they upgrade their facility and their administrative systems and policies, I'm sure it could be a very nice music school.

This review comment is about the owner of the school Michael. Bad customer service and arrogant…read moreattitude. Very slow responses, maybe with the exception of getting new customers to sign up. We had verbal agreement on the pricing schedule, but by the time I terminated the classes Michael changed the tuition calculation method and charged extra on my credit card without my agreement. Most surprisingly, when we argued about this matter and the customer service, he said "I'm a small business so I don't have customer experience. I simply don't use this metric". Wow that speaks volume!!! If you have to sign up for this school like you have not other options, please make sure to put all the terms on paper and don't trust verbal agreement with him! Cuz you may be surprised and don't expect an explanation until the class termination!

Photography classes in DC can get pretty pricey and you never really know what you're going to get,…read morebut I was really pleased with getting a 2 hour private class with Rachel for less than what I've paid for other group classes. She was accommodating to my schedule (meeting at 8pm) and willing to meet at a specific location that I wanted to shoot. I like her style of teaching and have actually remembered what I learned. The key to getting better, of course, is practising but I feel comfortable with the basics and never shoot in "auto" any more.

A one day photography lesson for the entire family (six of us) was a Father's Day for my husband…read morebefore we took a family trip. Ranging in ages from 13 to 53-we all had a great time with Rachel. It was amazing how much information she was able to pack in in one lesson. Everyone appreciated it-even the college age guys. It made our trip more fun and it ended up being a very good Father's Day gift. Thank you Rachel

"Mama, why do they have stay at home days?", my son, a kindergartner at the WWS asked me. In his…read moreopinion, eliminating stay at home days is the only improvement his school needs. I could not agree more, but I'd still have stay at home days for my own selfish reasons. Here is a sample conversation at the end of a typical day: Me: What did you do today? My son: Played, played, and played. Me: What did you learn today? My son: Nothing. But I love my teacher so much. Me: Why do you love your teacher so? My son: She rakes with me. For you folks who are unfamiliar with Waldorf schools, ask to check out books on Waldorf pedagogy at the school library, turn off the TV, and buy your kid a leaf rake next time he asks for a new toy. For my savvy readers, WWS is a fantastic community of likeminded individuals who will make your kid's childhood and adolescent years an epic experience of play, work, love and passion. Stay at home days are overrated anyway: school days are so much cooler! Cheers!

Our daughter has thrived at the Washington Waldorf School since joining the first grade in the Fall…read moreof 2020. The educational experience offered by WWS has nurtured all aspects of our daughter's life and personality. The emphasis that WWS places on skills beyond basic reading, writing and arithmetic has been critical to her growth as a person and increased confidence in herself and abilities (both mental and physical). The basic curriculum is certainly taught - and taught well - but the use of movement, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor activities to teach and enrich has made all the difference. WWS's guiding principle is the education of the whole person; as our daughter experiences the highs and lows of life, we feel this will serve her well. We are excited to watch our daughter's progress as she continues her education at WWS.

I highly recommend ISM…read more My son enjoyed taking trumpet lessons at ISM enormously. ISM staff at the front desk are very nice and responsive and so was the teacher. Importantly, ISM was very understanding when my son unexpectedly decided that he did not want to do trumpet (or any other instrument) any longer.

I love it here I'm taking singing lessons and really enjoying it my coach is giving me tips on how…read moreto help me with my singing she has been teaching singing for over a decade

I can't speak highly enough about The Heartfelt Workshop and Blanca!! My son attended camp this…read morepast summer and is already excited about joining again next year. In a week he sewed a guitar, pencil case (which all his friends at school ask about), name banner AND fishes with a fishing pole! Literally in one week, he talks about different stitches and patterns. Blanca has successfully created a loving, inclusive and creative space for children to learn an awesome skill and grow! We are obsessed with The Heartfelt Workshop!

The Heartfelt Craft Shop is a sewing shop (primarily for children). Blanca, the owner has the…read moresweetest personality and the warmest heart. She is very patient with the girls and she puts her heart in the shop. Everyone who works with her, enjoy what they do. It's not easy to come across a gem like this. I almost didn't write this, because I wanted to keep this treasure to myself. Lastly, The Heartfelt Craft Shop is where my daughters creative juices run wild and her imagination sores! Her weekly sewing classes are the highlight of her week! Sh has made stuffed animals, skirts, pj's, cloth bags and more! Thank you THCS for providing a place to have fun, make, create and wear!