I love TC Swing. Terry and Cindy are amazing teachers. Very patient and welcoming! The crows they…read moreattract is also full of very patient people who love to also help newbies find their swing feet. In all this is a great experience! Find them on Facebook to find out where they will be at next and give them a try. I highly reccomend!

I started dancing when a friend took me to 301 for late night swing in the fall of 2016. I always…read morethought I was a terrible dancer, but with help from many wonderful people there I have improved immensely. I've even gone on to learn other kinds of dancing (salsa, irish, blues, bachata) with the confidence I got from attending late night swing. While I have never taken a lesson from Cindy or Terry, I have frequented late night swing every Thursday since that night and have met so many wonderful people there that have changed my life. If you're considering going I highly encourage you to do so! Everyone is so welcoming of new people and the atmosphere is like nothing else I've ever experienced.

I went for the Aerial Silks beginners class and the price for a drop in class was very reasonable…read more There's a parking lot right in front of the entrance along with street parking. Upon entering the building, I located room #9, where Stomping Ground is housed. I was surprised to find that 8 mins before the start time, the door was still locked. The instructor eventually arrived a few minutes after the start time which was a bit disappointing. It's a decent sized space, but a bit in disarray. Anyway, there were cubbies at the front where belongings could be tucked away. This included shoes which are not allowed on the performance/class floor. Although my skills were awful I still enjoyed myself. The instructor was very patient, helpful, and never made me feel like I was holding the class back. She showed several moves, and walked us through as we attempted them ourselves and while encouraging us, never pushed us beyond our comfort levels. About 2/3 of the way through the class, a child came in and was all over the place. It was a bit distracting especially as she continued to pull the instructors attention towards random things. Can't blame the kid (for being a kid), but I do think paid classes should feel more organized and less random. Anyway, I'm glad I tried the class.

I absolutely love the Lyra classes here! All of the instructors are friendly, skillful, and…read moreattentive and I always have a great time. The classes have a great ratio of students to teacher and apparatus, which allows for a little bit of rest time and plenty of practice time. The studio itself is such a cool space and is very clean! I would highly recommend taking classes here!

Our kids attended Curio for several months, largely because our girls enjoyed dance and had friends…read morewho also attended. What we found interesting is that when they moved to their new space this past year, we were finally able to watch each dance session (which wasn't the case at their former studio). Our girls had their occasional "off days" as young children often times do. Yet the overt frustration and impatience on behalf of the staff became more and more apparent with each subsequent week. The tipping point is when one of our girls instructors (who happened to be the owner) literally raised her voice in anger and threatened not just our daughter, but any child that did not meet expectations. Specifically, any child whose shoelaces weren't properly tied (I wish I were exaggerating) were scolded and told laces will be cut off with a scissors if the parents don't do it themselves. Our child never wanted to go back after that day and we immediately withdrew her from the remaining calendar year. What's heartbreaking is, as a parent, you trust particular people with the wellbeing of your child (we did our research, we talked to other parents, etc) and despite a seemingly safe and trusting environment, Curio proved to just the opposite.

The direction and focus is top notch when it comes to dance. They have the best educated…read moreinstructors in the Twin Cities with a caring, nurturing environment. Thank you for helping my daughter and son dance their heart out!

I love dancing here! All of the teachers are amazing and very knowledgeable. I have been dancing…read moreat Arthur Murray for 11 years. I have learned many new dances and always enjoy try different styles. The group classes and parties are also a lot of fun!

We had a wonderful experience with our two dance instructors! Mary was delightful and so kind to us…read more- we have ZERO dance experience but she made us feel confident and comfortable. I highly recommend asking for Mary if you're new! She even took a video of us dancing so we can practice on our own time. David was awesome! David is super knowledgeable and willing to share with newbies like us. He laid the groundwork so we could grow in our experience! We can't wait to come back and learn all the dances!! Thank you for being so patient with me and my fiancé. We will look like pros on our wedding day! The entire staff was also gracious to allow us to move our appointment times to fit our schedule. Really impressed with their level of service. I highly recommend any bride to pick Arthur Murray before your big day :)

What a fun dance studio! A friend has been dancing here for years in the adult female team. They…read morehave been to (and won) several competitions in the past all over the midwest. They also offer an adult program for guys - the dancing dads! So if you've got your daughter or son in dance you can also dance and do a recital with them. That's pretty cool. The instruction is top notch. The dancing dads - a bunch of guys with no experience in dance were able to even make it on tv last year on So you think you can dance. The instruction is that good! I've joined the dancing dads this year, and it's been a blast. Really cool guys to work out with - even if the rugrats and kids are always showing us up. It's a great workout and a fun time.

My son is in dance class here. We will not be returning next year, and I would advise people to…read morelook for a better studio. The place is always dirty. The chairs for parents to sit in are disgusting, the floor always has food on it, the tables in the cafeteria are always dirty. To make it worse, they completely ripped us off on his "costumes." He got 2 shirts and a pair of black pants. It costs us $130! The girls in his class got 2 beautiful dresses, and all of the accessories, for the same price. He's completely heartbroken that his "costumes" look like clothes that he already has in his closet, and that he didn't get any of the extras that the girls got. When I tried to talk to someone in the office, I felt like my question was completely ignored.

I've been a part of the Expertease Fitness aerial program for almost 5 years and have absolutely…read moreloved my experience. The studio recently moved into a larger space - enabling them to have even more space (and higher ceilings) to support the extensive programming they offer across their aerial (silks/hammock, lyra, trapeze and rope), burlesque and pole curriculum. The studio offers either session based classes (sign up for 8 weeks of classes with the same group of students each week) or drop in classes if you aren't quite ready for a long term commitment. I have only had extensive exposure to the aerial instructors - but all of the teachers and staff I have interacted with are extremely passionate, caring, welcoming and lead with "safety first" mentality. They will push you to do new and challenging things outside of you comfort zone - but are great about respecting personal boundaries and safety. During my time with the studio - I have been exposed to the most amazing welcoming and diverse community. Regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, profession etc. - you will be welcomed by this community with open arms. The studio has some of the most affordable rates for aerial/pole/burlesque etc. in the Twin Cites (and especially compared to other metro cities) A few other tips/tricks details: -All session based courses offer the opportunity to participate in a end of session performance -Studio regularly offers extremely affordable photo shoot and makeup/hair sessions -Class offerings are constantly evolving and they regularly add new classes and/or workshops -Studio does offer the opportunity to rent out practice spaces and offers private group classes -Studio regularly offers groupons and/or sales for level 1 classes -The booking system online can get a big confusing (you buy credits - and then redeem them to sign up for classes) - but just e-mail or call the help lines and they get back to you quickly!

I just returned to BurlesqueMN for another session of classes. I am in the basic pole classes and…read moreloving it! Some things about it that is different than other gyms with pole is that 1. it's progressive. You're learning skills and building on them. You don't just drop in and try to following along -- you're taught everything so you can master it. 2. You get the opportunity to perform at the end of the session if you want to!! I loved showing off my new skillz to my friends and family . I work in human services and in this profession, self-care is key. BurlesqueMN has really helped with fulfilling my self-care. The pole classes not only give me an amazing work out, I have grown so much more confident with my body and how it moves. A big recommend for any one interested in giving pole a try!! I have yet to try other kinds of classes here but most certainly plan on doing so in the future.

We had a great experience at VDP. They take it seriously but have a blast doing it. I look forward…read moreto every week.

We cannot say enough good things about Victoria Dance Productions. Our daughter has been dancing…read morefor 10+ years at VDP and she still loves it today as much as she did on her first day. The teachers are extremely talented, nurturing and yet tough. She has learned so many life skills thanks to VDP - discipline, confidence and how to support one another. It's truly life changing, and I would encourage all parents to seriously consider setting their children up for a life of success thanks to Victoria Dance Productions.

My daughter has been at this studio for four years now. It has been incredible seeing how much she…read morehas grown as a dancer! She has been challenged to try new things and has become more confident in her abilities. Gretchen (the owner) has been a great mentor to her. Anyone looking for a positive dance experience without the pressure should check out Dance Unlimited!

Absolutely LOVE Dance Unlimited!!! So happy we chose to bring our daughters here!! They love it!…read more:) The instructors are so kind and patient! We highly suggest it to anyone and everyone that's looking for somewhere to bring their kids for dance lessons. Our youngest is shy so we were hoping this would be a great way to help her feel a little more comfortable around kids her age and we were right! Thanks Dance Unlimited!! :)