I was referred to this studio by a friend. She took dance there when she was young and now had her…read moredaughter signed up. I absolutely LOVE this studio. Kim and her team of teachers are awesome! My daughter loves it! They even have an adult class and mother/daughter dance in the recital! I am so glad that we decided to try this new studio. The waiting area is large and has windows to see into the dance studio to watch the dancers. The studio space is big too. The class lengths are longer than what I've seen at the other studio we go to which I like because you seem to get more for your money. We look forward to many years at this dance studio to come!

My daughter danced there for 12 years. It's a wonderful, low stress dance center with skilled…read moreteachers. Very positive experience for us!!

I have attended RDC for over 25 years and will never go to another studio. They have been awarded…read morebest dance studio, as well as best dance instructor. The number one focus is to have fun, while learning technique and discipline. The instructors are top of the line and have such love for their students. I HIGHLY recommend this studio for any age, as they offer such a variety of classes.

This dance studio is really run right! The owners are very present and involved. Their classes…read moreare run by very good experienced teachers. I love that the classrooms have windows for me to peak in on my daughter. The recital is very well organized and at the end of the year the students are given a charm to collect. They also do professional pictures of the students in their costumes. I hope we will coming to this studio for years to come. A friend of mine also encouraged me to take an adult class and the teacher was awesome! The women were fun and we had a blast!

I went to a Zumba class at this dance studio and had a blast. The teacher was Diana Gonzalez.. She…read morewas awesome, shes funny, and very over the top excited to dance. She kept the class going and was alot of fun to learn from. This was my first time doing a zumba class, and letme tell you.. It was eye openng.. I Moved body parts that I forgot were there for two long hours.. Funny part was the time went so fast I barely noticed.. Just knowing I was sweating bullets and burnng calories at the same time I was in it and determined! This studio was really nice, it had the flashing lits, and loud music booming off the walls.. Loved it! Cant wait for the next one.

I love coming here! I'm not a dancer by any means, but I wanted to try something new since dancing…read morehas always piqued my interest. My first class was with Mandy, and she was incredibly kind and made a genuine effort to help me feel comfortable and welcome. If you're thinking about trying it for the first time, don't be intimidated; there are plenty of beginners starting out just like you. They also offer a variety of dance styles, along with dance teams and events for more experienced dancers or anyone looking to get more involved. The studio itself is spacious, convenient, and super cute. Overall, it's such a welcoming environment, and I'm really glad I decided to give it a try!

Richmond Urban Dance embodies the joy of movement…read more From what our family has experienced, The House, which is the studio space that houses RUD, is such a positive space. There is an emphasis on diversity and experiential learning starting from whatever level you are at. The staff are so welcoming and eager to share their passion and knowledge. The studio is a designated Autism-Friendly Community with staff and studio trained and verified through the Autism Society of Central VA. They have a weekly Sensory Friendly Hip Hop class that is great for neurodiverse kids. Loads of drop in classes. Everyone is so happy to be there, and the camaraderie is infectious. There is a genuine sense of community. RUD has performances with very talented instructors and students. You can check out some of their performances online. If you are looking for a positive dance experience, check out this gem of a studio for dance for kids, teens, and adults.

our daughters have really grown through dancing here the staff and management work to see your…read morechildren improve

I grew up dancing myself, both of my daughters danced throughout their childhood, and now I have…read morethe joy of watching my granddaughters dance. With so many years spent around dance studios, I can honestly say I have never experienced one that felt so unprofessional, unwelcoming, and disorganized. Classes regularly started late, and there were three different teachers for the same class in a single season, which created no consistency for the children. The atmosphere also felt very cliquish, with teachers and staff mainly interacting with the regular competition families while newer and recreational families felt overlooked. The studio lobby and restrooms were often not clean, and overall communication and organization were poor. During parent observation times, the studio allowed people without children in the class to come in, making it difficult for actual parents and family members to comfortably enjoy watching their child dance. What disappointed me most was the obvious favoritism. The office staff often came across as rude and impatient, especially toward younger children. One example that stood out was a 2-year-old being rushed and treated impatiently while trying to choose a piece of candy, while another child connected to a competition family was freely given candy without needing to earn tickets like the other students. It created the impression that children were treated differently depending on how much money their family spent at the studio. Children notice these things, and families do too. Sadly, almost all of the children who started in the class at the beginning of the season ended up leaving. We were hoping for a positive, welcoming dance experience, but unfortunately that was not what we found.

Came to check out this dance studio on a Sunday. They hold several different types of classes. It…read moreis a decent size has mirrors for dancers. The floor is not wood in the room we were in but didn't affect the dance for kids.

Our 4 year old daughter has been taking acro dance here for a few months now & just loves it. The…read morestudios new location is really nice inside. The instructor is really great with the the kids in the class. We look forward to her continuing her classes here.

When we moved to the Prince George area I called around to many schools in the area. Jennifer was…read morethe first to call me back. The kids here enjoy a bully free zone. They are able to dance and never worry about being bullied. The instructors here are all great.

This place is a nightmare- their competition dancers are fine, but the rest they couldn't care less…read moreabout. Their tap classes are a joke, utilizing the same moves from Kinderdance to advanced. Their gymnastics classes don't even get to flips, just cartwheels, and their jazz is average. Ballet is good. Her business is kept afloat by a few key families which you'll notice during their end of year recital because they are in 6-8 dances a piece. There is a heavy focus on costumes, props, and wandering around the stage rather than ACTUAL dancing, and their recital gets very boring very quickly. But that's just the icing on the cake- don't plan to use your card to pay for anything besides the classes- almost everything is cash only. Their teachers play favorites, and those that didn't departed abruptly in the middle of the year surrounding a few rumors that were less than kind about the owner. Regardless as to the truth of said rumors, it is quite obvious that there is a LOT of drama going on and it is significantly, (and detrimentally), affecting her business. There are several costs at various times that crop up out of nowhere- can't be in the parade unless the OUTER layer says Dance Kraze, have to wear the right colored tights (and if your class has two outfits, it's different colors for each), super expensive & poor quality pictures, etc etc. The end of the season is BRUTAL in unexpected expenses, so just be prepared. It's also run through her friends and family, which probably has a lot to do with the expense. With perhaps one exception (Thank you Jason), her event staff is indescribably rude and disrespectful, in addition to being inconsistent. Gods forbid you say anything about it, because they will get in your face and try to power play you to get you to cower in submission and retreat. Or ignore you. Or try to walk through you. Not a place I will ever be returning to. And yet the biggest problem is the fact that the recital was held in a school with LIVE CAMERAS and there were girls CHANGING IN THE HALLWAYS WHO WERE NOT TOLD, DESPITE the fact that the dance studio was informed. Well beyond acceptable to me. We will most DEFINITELY not be returning next year.

There are dance studios and then there is DanceXpressions!…read moreSharon Cooksey has worked tirelessly over the years to create a wonderful dance studio. Based on a Christian foundation bound together with family values, our daughter has been part of the DanceXpressions family for over 3 years now. We couldn't be more please with her progression as she has learned not just dance but strengthened values, structure and her personal responsibility. She has made great friends along the way and considers the studio an extension of her own family. If you are seeking studio where you need not to worry about choreography while gaining wonderful instruction to dance; look no further! Offering everything from Recreational to Competitive and Pre-Professional Dance, you will find jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, Irish, hip hop praise and more. So stop reading, click contact and give Sharon a chance to prove while DanceXpressions has been named best in the Burg!

Dance Xpressions has been the best part of our week! My six year old can safely interact with her…read morepeers during covid. Mrs. Sharon has always been available to answer any questions I have concerning progress. I'm so happy we found Dance Xpressions.

The BEST. Lauren is knowledgeable, able to adapt to level of class, encouraging, motivating and…read moresupportive. And the stretching class is the most effective I've ever taken. I wish I lived closer so I could take more classes!! Highly recommended.

Aspire Dance Academy. 1903 Manakin Rd. Just a few miles west of Wegmans on Broad. We had a great…read moresocial distancing showcase this year.

My local YMCA (John Rolfe) closed recently and we don't really like Tuckahoe because it is usually…read moretoo crowded. So we checked out acac. This is a fitness Mecca! Here's my impression after the first week: Signing up for membership was challenging. The price we were quoted over the phone was different than what we were told when we showed up to join. And actually we had an appointment with the membership director and he was on vacation and everyone from membership was gone so one of the front desk attendants gave us a tour. They also gave us a pass to the weekend to make up for the debacle. When we showed up on Saturday we met with someone in membership and that's when the pricing changed because what we were quoted only covered 3 people. So we paid extra for the fourth and our fifth couldn't join because the cost of their membership was too high and she is a student (my daughter). She is 26 so that's why she has to have her own membership. I get it. Also the hot tub and rooftop pool is extra, so be aware. They also have a Recovery area that includes infrared saunas and cold plunge, plus a variety of other equipment. That's an extra charge too, but the first month is free so you can check it out. Other than that miscommunication, it's been pretty seamless. Every staff member I've encountered has been professional and super helpful. Kudos to the center for hiring great people. Any kind of exercise you could possibly want to do is under the roof of acac or at one of their other facilities. The classes and yoga studio is top notch. I've done a few classes and also yoga, signed up for the egym and have used the hot tub, sauna, plunge, etc., and it's all been good. It's only a week in and I feel right at home and motivated to work out every day. I still have so much more to try! I love that I can do something different everyday so I don't get bored. Joining acac costs more but so far it's worth it for us.

Living in the sauna... love the convent location the people are great she'd the staff helpful.read more