We stumbled on this by chance. A good price for two lessons on a postcard at a coffeeshop that we…read morethought was a good idea since our wedding was coming up. We called up and made the appointment and went in with honestly low expectations. One of us is not a good dancer. At all. Really bad. Our instructor was Rebecca and we explained our experience levels and what we wanted to accomplish.By the end of the first lesson, we were calling Rebecca the miracle worker. She got me dancing. When we weren't getting the step, she changed the instructions and see if we got it a different way. It was perfect. By the end of the second lesson, we were feeling great about our first dance and wanted to do more. We bought another package of four lessons after that and went from a simple box step to a full-on routine..plus an entrance dance AND a polka dance. We were all set. Wonderful experience, friendly and worth the drive (we were coming from Northeast Minneapolis).

We went to Costa Rica Ballroom for lessons on our wedding first dance. We worked with Eli, and…read morecould not have asked for a better experience! My (now) wife has a physical disability, and she was nervous about what dance lessons would look like - but the lessons ended up being her favorite part of wedding planning. Eli brought comfort and confidence to both of us, as well as humor and joy! We both truly enjoyed the experience, even though it was a bit out of our comfort zone. Our first dance went off seamlessly - we managed to remember all the steps and it was a hit! For anyone with physical limitations - please be aware that accessing the studio does involve a flight of stairs (there is a railing!). We have no doubt Eli would be willing to explore other options as necessary. Regardless, do not let any physical limitations deter you from taking lessons here!

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!! :)

My daughters love to dance here. It's conveniently located with amazing instructors, one on one…read moreinstruction and many friends and neighbors. My girls take all forms of dance, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. My older daughter is part of their competition line and loves Ms Katie and all the instructors, she has made some really close friendships. We love KLSD!!!!

My daughter did competitive dance at KLSD and it was a horrible experience for us. The owner is…read morecruel to the girls and likes to put them down in front of their peers. My daughter came home every week saying Katie made her feel like garbage and she was scared to go to class. Not only is she mean to the girls, but she treated many of the parents horribly as well. She is rude and unprofessional. If you're lucky enough to be one of her "favorites" you might have an enjoyable experience there. But if you're not, you will be subjected to her constant verbal abuse and shaming. It's easy to see why the studio lost over 15 of it's competitive dancers this summer. #karma Also, her recreational dance classes are not taught by professional instructors. They are taught by her 14 year old students who have no experience teaching and are unable to control a large classroom of young dancers. There are many great dance studios in the Twin Cities that treat their dancers with kindness and respect, but sadly, this is not one of them.

The best dance school and company in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They combine the…read morebest of contemporary and classical dance training with innovative street dancing. They have an incredible contemporary dance company and training programs for pre professionals. Your children would be well served by this international performance company and school. It is located in the trendy neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis and I consider this one of the best finds. Nurturing environment, excellent training without hundres of wasted hours, and interesting choreography. Fun to watch!

My family has been a part of Shana's Dance Studio since they opened. Shana and Holly and all the…read moreteachers have become an extension of our family. Shana's is an inclusive studio that encourages teamwork, positivity, sportsmanship, and creativity. My daughters have learned gratitude and grace along with their dance skills. Send your child here and join the family!

My daughter has taken dance with Shana for many years, and we have been thoroughly pleased with the…read morefriendliness of the staff. Most importantly, my daughter has gained poise and grace while building strong friendships with the other girls. I appreciate their non-competitive philosophy and their discernment when it comes to selecting appropriate costumes. They also promote a tasteful dress code for all dancers! I highly recommend this studio!

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 :)

Last June, we began taking lessons with Chad prior to our wedding. I wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect..I was a previous competitive dancer in jazz, ballet, lyrical, etc., but had never really touched ballroom aside from a bit of swing dance in college. We did 6 lessons prior to our wedding and learned some of the basics of rumba and swing. After the wedding, we decided we wanted to continue and have been ever since. When you start out, you get a little bit of an intro to each of the dances and then narrow it down to your four favorites to move forward with. We chose rumba, tango, cha cha, and swing. Most do weekly lessons and then there are practice parties weekly to every other week where you can dance with other students in a social setting. After some time passes, you get to know a lot of the other students. The community is incredibly supportive and welcoming. Not long after beginning our post-wedding curriculum, we even performed a choreographed piece for the studio's showcase, which was incredibly fun. If you are looking into lessons, tell them Dane and Shayna sent you! You get a discount for your first two lessons and we get a free lesson.

Great great place, they have a super special right now. ME and my wife are loving it they are super…read moreprofessional and great teachers. Why not learn a great life skill you can share with your partner or anytime you need to dance. Its simply great

This club is an interesting one. I played a USTA match here on Friday and it seems like it's a…read moremembers-only thing (one of the players on the other team was a member). But also kind of a co-op? I feel like an outsider in the world of private tennis clubs... I'm not really sure how it works exactly. It's different in that the guy who was a member had keys and access to the courts anytime. Payment is on an honor system since there was no one at the front desk to kick you off the courts right when you're time is up. I can't find any information online to confirm this since they don't have a website, but that's my impression as a first-timer. There are five courts and they are all in great shape, even though the building, lobby and facilities are very dated. The lobby has some seating, refreshments and whatnot. No-frills and it is very, very hot on the courts. If I lived closer, I might consider looking into a membership here for the wintertime. All-access is pretty awesome.

St Paul Indoor Tennis is not a co-op. It's not exactly a mom and pop club either, but it's run…read morelike one, informal and friendly. The staff knows all the members on a first name basis. There are some rare members that, for various reasons, have the privilege of having keys to the club, which is what Annie D. noticed in her 6/25/12 review. This is the oldest indoor tennis club in the twin cities, so you have to be a little understanding that the facility, by modern standards, is fairly basic. I practically grew up on these courts decades ago, so it will always have a place in my heart. This club is about value. It is very inexpensive, both in terms of the annual membership fee, as well as the hourly court fees. The courts have some very slight dead spots here and there (a lot of people don't even know about them), and, depending on the weather conditions, a couple times per year there is condensation that will drip from the ceiling and form small puddles that need to be wiped here and there. Those are facts. Given its age, the place is in pretty good shape. It's not Lifetime Fitness, but the members are pretty happy, and there is a long wait list to join.