Bailey Dance Studio

(1 review)

2.2 mi

Today marks 12 years since I said I do to my Husbae! To celebrate our anniversary, my husband…read moredecided to arrange for us to take some private dance lessons! When we got there, our instructor had us fill out a form and ask what kind of dances we liked. Based on what we told her, she had us do the Waltz and East Coast Swing today. The lesson was 30 minutes and we learned the basic step and a turn for each style. It was super fun! I think I'm ready for Dancing with the Stars now. Lol! I'm nowhere near that good, but I can't wait for our next lesson on next week.

From the owner: Ballroom Dance Lessons Should be FUN! The teaching…read morephilosophy at every Fred Astaire Dance studio is simple and straightforward: learning how to ballroom dance is always fun! We work with students of all ages and abilities, and help them realize their ballroom dancing goals in a friendly and inspirational atmosphere. Whether you are interested in wedding dance instruction, are looking for a new hobby or way to connect with your partner, want to improve your social life, or are taking your dancing skills to the next level, Fred Astaire's teaching method will result in faster learning rates and higher levels of achievement - regardless of your physical attributes or comprehension. And at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, you'll always find a warm and welcoming community that will inspire you to reach new heights, feel and look confident, and have fun doing it!

Owner and Dance Director Fabian Sanchez from 'Dancing With The Stars'

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The Pointe Dance Arts

2.3

(3 reviews)

3.4 mi

Horrible dance institute. Do NOT recommend! The owner is hungry for money and will lie to do so…read more She has been known to increase fees in the middle of the season without warning to the parents. The communication between the instructors and the parents is NONEXISTENT. In many cases they don't even know the kids' names.

Recital and dress rehearsal scheduling is disastrous in every way. Be prepared to drive back and…read moreforth to Birmingham a half dozen times over the course of a week to dance for 10 minutes in total. Imagine carting your entire family to four or five recitals to watch your child dance for two minutes per show? Hours of unnecessary travel and sit around and wait because of their inability to schedule. Don't forget, you'll need to take off work and check your child out of school for rehearsals. Oh, and you'll need to buy tickets to all these different shows for everyone at $20 each, including even your dancer! Simply not an enjoyable, family-centered experience. to conclude a year of class fees in the thousands.

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Get Bored Get Fit

1.6 mi

The environment is excellent, GBGF was recommended to me by a friend and it was perfect for the…read moretraining I needed to learn.

Recently started working out at this gym. The staff is very helpful in supporting my fitness goals…read more Gym equipment is in great condition and seems sanitary. Looking forward to improving!

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Smiling Faces

Magic City Ballroom

7.0 mi

We decided to try something new this weekend for my birthday and it was so much fun! We had a…read moreprivate Latin session with Madelyn. We never danced before and really just wanted to have a little fun with it. She read our minds! We learned the rumba and salad. Two moves we can almost use anywhere. I would totally recommend this place and Madelyn to my friends and family. Although we are not in the area hopefully we can return for more lessons

Hosted a 30th Birthday party at this location and it was great. The venue is nice and clean. Mike…read moreprovides you with great customer service. I will definitely look at booking in future for other events.

Magic city ballroom

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Beach body

Linda Dobbins Dance

(1 review)

7.5 mi

Best dance studio! So welcoming for my little kendell who isn't a very good dancer! I can see her…read moregetting better every day! Heck I may join her class and whip and nae nae!

From the owner: Linda Dobbins Dance is proud of its heritage as a strong competitive dance and theatrical training…read morestudio. We offer intense training in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, modern, contemporary, tap and acting. We aspire to instill confidence in our students as well as teach values such as responsibility, discipline, pride, perfection and the coping skills needed to work in a competitive environment. All of this is accomplished in a fun and lively atmosphere!

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Dance South

(1 review)

9.6 mi

We have been thrilled with our daughter's experiences at Dance South. The teachers have all been…read moregood, costumes appropriate, and most importantly my daughter has fun going there. I feel like she is getting a great dance education and having a great time while learning. I've always felt like the kids come first there and decisions are made in their best interests. The only minor complaint I have is that the recital is really, really long. It's a lot to sit through for siblings (and Dads). However, that's one day a year and I could not be more pleased the rest of the year.

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City Ballroom Dance Studio & Event Center

7.0 mi

I have taken alot of ballroom dance lessons from alot of different studios. I have to say that…read moreMagic City Ballroom Dance Studio had the most courteous staff. They were totally fun and exciting. They have excellent instructors for private as well as their group classes. Their practice parties rock and I learned so much more from those alone. My daughter is getting married this summer and she and her hubby to be are learning their wedding dance down at the studio!! Tons of fun...

Great dance studio and friendly instructors. I love dancing and dance competitions. When you've had…read morea bad day just go and dance and all your problems will be forgotten. Great exercise, fun and plenty of laughs. I've enjoyed my private lessons and the group lessons. You don't have to have a dance partner or you can take lessons as a couple.

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Birmingham Academy of Dance

3.0

7.0 mi

Birmingham Academy of Dance is a great place to bring your dancers! My girls have grown so much and…read morelove their teachers!

I wrote to Birmingham Academy of Dance - AL regarding degrading, self-loathing lyrics to some of…read moretheir song choices. I believe the school should be mindful of the emotional and mental impact the lyrics can potentially have on children. It has been 4 weeks since I first wrote to BA of D. My most recent letter was 2 weeks ago. I have yet to receive a reply.

The Dinner Detective

I can't say enough good things about this place. The dinner was great. The service was wonderful…read more The show was amazing. There were plenty of humorous moments. The cast involved the audience. The mystery had us suspecting everyone at our own table. As a date night, we enjoyed it. We also got a room in the Double Tree Hotel. We will be back.

3.5 Does anyone…read morestill use Groupon? I love to go do random activities and love it even more when I can save a few bucks to try out something new. There was a Groupon for The Dinner Detective that I used about a year ago. The whole experience was interactive, upbeat, good clean cheesy fun with a 4-course meal to seal the deal. In my opinion, the food could have been much better, however, I can't say I expected much in general. Overall, the experience itself was enjoyable.

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Majestic Caverns

3.8

(65 reviews)

30.3 mi

Staff were okay. I guess they were working as part of some summer thing? So maybe volunteers. I…read moreasked one guy where we should go to find the caverns and he had no idea... Honestly, the only staff I liked is our tour guide Char! She gets a 5 star. The caverns are amazing. It is a must-see for anyone in the area.

A nice little day trip.The tour gives you facts and history about the cave and what it was used for…read morein the past.Plenty of picnic tables in case you bring lunch.3 sets of restrooms that I noticed.Plenty of outside activities for kids.Could use some updating.Check out my next Working Man Review.

Majestic Caverns.

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Blue Water Park

4.7

(7 reviews)

5.2 mi

Not only do they have a wide range of scuba certification classes, but they rent paddle boards as…read morewell! The water is bright blue and absolutely beautiful, it's such a great place to learn how to paddle board (no waves, no current). The rentals are fairly reasonably priced (~$15/hr) but you can also bring your own and just pay the usage fee (~$6). The dock is well maintained and so are the paddle boards, the owner/staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Note that they're only open on Saturday's and Sunday's. Can't wait to come back and one day get scuba certified here!

Came here with my friend on Saturday (mid-morning) to paddle boat. It was our first time attempting…read moreto do so and also at this site (never would have expected to find this quarry in the middle of an industrial area). We rented our paddleboards for $15/hr and went right for it. They also have life vests available to borrow if you need. Kayaks were also available for rental as well as diving gear etc. This is a well run, organized and very pretty diving area, would definitely recommend for an outdoor adventure!

Divers of all levels welcome

Evening at BWP

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Paddle boards available for rent

Geaux Play Sports & Fitness

4.8

(5 reviews)

4.2 mi

100% the place to go to get the work done! This is where athletes are made. Will return for sureread more

Trainer, Keith Washington, is always dependable and ready to work out. He is the absolute best!!!…read moreGym owner, Lisa Hall, is always kind and helpful. The gym is clean and the bathrooms always has adequate supplies. Besides Keith and Lisa, my favorite part of the gym are the two friendly doodles who let me hug and pet them every time I see them. It is my happy place.

Love my Geaux Play Family

Free weights, Cybex, and cardio machines

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Instruction

D-BAT SW BIRMINGHAM

4.1

(8 reviews)

5.8 mi

Great people great staff clean facility. They made the reservations super easy if in the area again…read morewill definitely go.I'm

We absolutely love this place. It's always so welcoming, and the coaches actually care about…read moreteaching our son the mechanics of baseball. His swing has improved immensely!

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Big Time Entertainment

3.6

(14 reviews)

57.7 mi

Do I recommend mini golf for kids 6 and under? No. But we did it anyway. And it was fun outside the…read morechaos. The course is nicely maintained. Looks like plenty people come here for parties. After, we played in their arcade. It was really fun. Felt clean, too. When redeeming our tickets, we had to split 157 among three of my kids which got them one small toy each. The staff was kind enough to throw in a ball for free.

Big-Time Entertainment has amazing staff, but the pricing and game quality are way too expensive…read more The cost per play is sky-high, and credits vanish fast on short, low-quality games. It's significantly more expensive than Dave & Buster's, which offers much better value and promotions. Compounding this, many games are constantly broken or malfunctioning, which is unacceptable at these premium rates. Even buying credits is frustrating; the kiosks only highlight rigid options like $10 for 80 credits instead of displaying a full, transparent price list so families can budget effectively. Management should introduce half-price Wednesdays and a summer season pass to provide better value. The best part is definitely the workers--they are incredibly kind and accommodating to guests with vision loss. However, placing the best prizes, like the big colorful balls, exclusively inside visual claw machines excludes blind students. They waste money on games they can't equitably play. Thanks to the staff's sided help, I was able to get one, but these items should be redeemable via tickets at the counter so everyone has a fair shot. The great staff deserves a venue with a fairer, more accessible pricing model.

Bowling lane

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Led Zeppelin III pinball

Putter Up

3.6

(10 reviews)

3.1 mi

We are big fans of Beer Hog and kept walking past Putter Up. One Thursday, we decided to stop in…read morefor a date night then grab some pizza at Beer Hog. When we arrived, we had the place to ourselves and through the evening it did not get that crowded. We were easily able to move around and never had to wait to play, and I love that it is inside. It's perfect for a rainy, cold or hot day. The electronic experience is cool. You sign in through their kiosk and then everything is tracked with the golf club. There is also a little more of a challenge because if you hit the ball into certain areas you will get more points. I also love the automatic scoring, and the cool lighting. Putter Up is a 9-hole course. I recommend playing two games so you get the full 18 holes. It is also super cool that you can bring in beverages from The Beer Hog and Half Shell Oyster House.

My son and I went there yesterday morning. It's a cool different way to play putt putt…read more I thought it was buy one get one free Monday so I was going to buy one for me and then my son would use the free one. It's actually buy one per person and each person gets one free. That was very confusing. There were 2 staff members there that we dealt with. The young man was very nice, upbeat, helpful and accommodating. The place was very clean and organized.