My two daughters have been part of this studio for 2 years, starting in rec classes, then Sparks,…read moreand now dancing with Body Talk. They absolutely love coming to JWSD. The teachers are supportive, fun, and truly invested in the kids. Not only have they grown as dancers in such a short time, but they've also built so many friendships that make this place feel like family. The energy in the studio is positive and welcoming, and it's been amazing to watch their confidence shine both on and off the stage. We're so grateful to have found this dance school!

This is such an incredible dance school! The teachers are supportive, kind, and really caring…read more It's a small family-owned business with very reasonable prices. Ms. Kallie and Ms. Cheyenne are the best!! Truly, though, we are so grateful for the impact all the JWSD teachers have had for our family. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a dance school for your kids or yourself.

I just started taking classes here, but the experience so far has been incredible. I thought I'd…read morenever learn how to dance because I was too old and that people would make fun of me for being such a beginner, but the atmosphere at this studio is unbelievably welcoming and encouraging. They make you feel comfortable and confident trying new things in the beginner classes, and they push you to experience the more intermediate classes too, rather than making you feel like you don't belong there. The instructors are fun, friendly, supportive, and talented. The classes were a blast, and even as I struggled to pull off the hip hop choreo, I was thinking about how I couldn't wait for the next class.

I took dance lessons in preparation for my wedding. We learned the cutest routine and our…read moreinstructor was so patient and professional. We came to the classes with zero dance skills and we were able to get whipped into shape over 5 lessons and felt comfortable dancing in front of our family and friends. Really enjoyed going to this studio and you can tell they love what they do!

My 3y8m daughter went to one of their Princess Dance camps this summer, and loved every second of…read moreit. 5 days, 9am-1pm, ages 3-5. She'd never had any dance classes or anything else of the sort, but like many little girls she adores tutus so it was a perfect opportunity to try it out without a commitment. Yeah, we're signing her up for weekly classes there. The teachers were great with all the kids, it was well organized, no dress code (my DD wore a different tutu outfit every day of course, but there were kids in all kinds of outfits), and they have loaner shoes so you don't have to shell out $$$ on gear only to find out your kid hates dance. The director of the school was great with communication and wasn't bothered at all by me checking in- DD had never been to a drop off program other than her 2x/wk preschool where she already knew some kids and this was all new people so I was nervous. She was one of the youngest in the class so of course her dancing skills at the week end recital weren't as... "complete" as the others but you could tell she had been practicing movements and was doing her darndest to show them off when she wasn't saying things like "Hi, Mommy! There's Daddy!", "My gramma's here, too! My gramma!", and "Look Mommy, I'm doing my arabesque!". I highly recommend their camps, and after a few months of classes I'll update my review.

This studio has been such a magical place for our dancer! She has confidence, has fun, and learns…read moreevery time she comes to the studio mostly due to the amazing teachers and the environment they create. Ms. Lori and Ms. Kristi have been a source of positivity and guidance since the day she started two years ago, and we are beyond thankful for them both!! Thank you DW for a great experience!

First day here was great. And now after how many months later, still great. I had gone to the front…read moredesk to inquire about the hours of the facility and Kristie was awesome. Very personable and had answered all of my questions about the locations schedule and where everything was as far as the locker area, workout stations, etc. Kristie is an asset to the company and 24 is very lucky to have her. Jonathan, Miranda, and Cash who also work the front, they're all great!! I do wanna add, whoever is serious about the gym life, this is the place to be. Come in, do your thing, and get out.

This gym is filthy, much of the equipment is failing, and ownership appears determined to spend the…read moreabsolute minimum required to keep the doors open. I've been coming here for 15 years, and the pattern is unmistakable: loyal members keep paying, the staff keep holding the place together, and ownership keeps cutting corners while the club falls apart around them. The trainers and frontline staff are not the problem. The problem is ownership and the standards it tolerates. This club is being treated like a cash cow. THE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM IS DISGUSTING * Bugs come out of the drains. * Showers and drains are filthy. * Hair, grime, used Band-Aids, and debris are routinely left behind. * Lockers contain hair and dirt. * Tiles are broken where people walk barefoot. * There appears to be mold in places. * Dirt and hair collect along walls, floors, fixtures, and corners. A member became so frustrated that he wrote the name of a drain-cleaning chemical directly on the wall. These are sanitation failures in a place where people shower and walk barefoot. One diligent cleaner cannot overcome weak standards, inadequate staffing, and deferred maintenance. THE CARDIO EQUIPMENT IS IN TERRIBLE CONDITION There are eight StairMasters. Four are broken. The remaining four operate roughly, with cranking, slipping, and uneven movement that can be felt while using them. Many ellipticals bang at both ends of their range of motion instead of providing smooth, low-impact movement. Powering on does not mean a machine is functioning properly. Weight machines have missing or mismatched pins, missing add-on weight pins, squeaking parts, visible wear, and repairs that can take months. THE ENTIRE CLUB FEELS CHEAPENED The personal training area is poorly lit, surrounded by stained ceiling tiles, has no mirrors, and contains equipment that looks improvised or secondhand. Trainers and members often bring in their own equipment. A useful digital clock was removed and replaced with cheap wall clocks. Small detail, same mentality: replace something functional with the cheapest substitute. The basketball court is routinely dirty, its air conditioning took months to repair, and a once-thriving pickup community has largely disappeared. The answer is not to remove the court. The answer is to maintain it. MEMBER LOYALTY HAS BECOME AN EXCUSE TO BE CHEAP Hancock remains busy because of its location, trainers, and offerings. Continued attendance does not make these conditions acceptable. People have built routines and relationships around this gym. Switching is inconvenient. Ownership seems to understand that and exploit it. The apparent strategy is to cut expenses, delay repairs, push more services, and extract as much revenue as possible while investing as little as possible back into the club. That may help the short-term bottom line, but it is damaging the gym and the brand. 24 HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED Come look at Hancock Center without a corporate tour or advance warning. Look at the drains, broken tiles, showers, stained ceilings, broken StairMasters, banging ellipticals, dirty court edges, and filthy lockers. Then explain how this reflects a company that cares about the quality of its gyms. Hancock does not need another patch job. It needs real investment: deep-clean the locker rooms, repair the wet areas, service or replace failing equipment, improve the training area, maintain the basketball court, and give staff enough resources to meet a reasonable standard. This club has loyal members, good trainers, a valuable location, and a long history in Central Austin. Ownership is cutting maintenance and cleaning below the bare minimum, then greedily pocketing their profits at the expense of the gym, its members, the brand, and the community that supports it.

Going into our 2nd year with Dance Discovery with the Fine Arts Preschool The preschool program is…read morelovely, the teachers create a warm and welcoming environment that encourages the kids to express themselves and explore. Pros: - Gentle, loving environment where children are treated as creative individuals. - Carefully thought out craft and activities. Day includes: Circle time, play stations, craft, yoga, story time... and then a full dance lesson. - Small program.. the kids get to know each other really well. - Because the kids are there 2x a week, the teachers are able to cater to their individual tastes Cons: - Limited days/hours. Right now it is Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 - 1:30 - Outdoor play is very limited - there is an outdoor playspace, but it is at the other end of the building, and the kids have to go as a group.

We recently started at Dance Discovery with high hopes, but unfortunately, our experience so far…read morehas been quite disappointing. My daughter (age 3) has attended four different classes with different instructors as we tried to find the right fit for her. As a shy new student, I expected at least a minimal effort from the teachers to help her feel welcomed and included--but that has largely been missing. In most of the classes, there was little to no effort to engage her, encourage her participation, or help her feel part of the group. Even in the few classes that had student assistants present, they did not step in to support her or offer any guidance. In one instance, my daughter needed tap shoes (which are available in a shared bin for those without), and rather than assisting us, the student assistant pointed me toward the bin to figure it out myself--something that could have easily been handled more supportively, especially for a brand-new child. Another serious concern is bathroom access. My daughter is still potty training, and after a 45-minute drive to get to class, we often urgently need to use the restroom upon arrival. To access the bathrooms, however, you must walk through two active classrooms, which feels disruptive and uncomfortable. On one occasion, it took us over 10 minutes just to get into a stall, which meant missing a significant portion of class while awkwardly waiting in a hallway right next to an ongoing session. Overall, I'm very surprised by the lack of accommodations or support for young children and new families. It's disappointing because I had high hopes for this studio, but at this point, I'm not confident that it's the right environment for us and we have already put in our 30 days.

I came here yesterday. I am a old guy, broken down from a great life of being a musician,…read moremotorcycle wrecks, race car wrecks, skiing disasters, playing Army for many years and basically burned the candle at five ends. Add the tum tum, and you would think this is the last place I would end up. The different orthopedic doctors and Physical Therapists all basically said go to something like this and see what makes you hurt :-( . I called and talked to the business and it turns out that they have many different types of classes, including rehab and recovery. They would make adjustments for me if needed. The business was spotless and organized to a T. Then came the class. The instructor, Jennifer, was quite charming as was the staff. The attendees were all ages, shapes, sizes, and I was not the only man there. Jennifer said she could adjust the instruction if needed due to all my damage and I said no way, go full blast and if I had problems I would adjust myself. So, full of confidence, I started immediately with the class which was a "grace", or something like that, for newbies. Jennifer was enthusiastic, and kept the tempo going. I had some problems at first following the instructions as I was new to this, but with the mirrors and her assistants, I started getting the idea. Yeah! I heard "shake it off and rest" but I could never see where "rest" was in the picture. I realized that if I totally stopped I would never be able to start up again, so I did the best I could. Then I learned to hate the words "bar and barre". When you are told to grab or lean on the bar, you are really going to get it. All in all, it was wonderful. Jennifer or one of her assistants would come and help with advice, and there was only 2 moves I could not do. When we were finally finished, my muscles were shaking so bad from lack of use in the past few years, I asked my wife to drive home, much to her glee. Fast forward 1 day and I am worn out and sore, but in a good way. I am definitely more flexible, I don't have pain where I used to have pain, so this event probably saved me a lot of money to doctors and therapists as I know now where to target and to what extent I can handle and still live.

Today was my first visit to Dancer's Shape. A friend invited me and I wasn't sure what to expect…read morebut was down for some post holiday exercise. Walking into the studio you feel like you're in a trendy little boutique. Cute furniture, modern furnishings. The receptionist immediately greeted my friend and I and gave us a quick tour around. I felt very comfortable there for it being my first time. The instructor, Emily, met with us before class to explain what we were in for and reassure us that it was ok to work out within our own limits and take breaks as needed. We did the Shape class which encompasses strength training and toning. You might think a class loosely based on ballet sounds kind of like an easy work out, but it was definitely not! I work out at least a few times a week and this class really put me in my place. My arms were aching 5 minutes in and my butt was burning pretty much the whole time. I can't see how you wouldn't get in shape if you do this class regularly! There's a special right now where you get 2 classes for $22 as a new client and it was totally worth it. I have felt healthy and energized all day. It's nice to work out in such a clean and pretty environment. I really hope to make this a regular part of my week.

The review from Sarah S. got me confused. I even went back and forth a few times between that…read morereview and the title to make sure I was reading a review about Jump! Gymnastics., it just didn't make sense and didn't sound like Jump at all. We've had the best experience there for the past three years. Started there when my oldest daughter was two (she is now five), then my son who is now three, and another son who is waiting to be old enough to start classes there. Between all the classes, camps, parent day out programs, gym shows, we spend a lot of time at Jump and I don't have enough words to describe how nurturing their place is. Class size is small (4 kiddos in younger classes, 6 in older classes). Lot's of personal attention. Coaches get to know kids well, learn their traits, connect with them. My son started talking when he was about 2.5, and his first words were said when he was in class with coach Doug. The next week he was saying words like "planet" and "constellation" (the theme at the time was space). Speaking of themes, the gym decorations are super sweet and change frequently. For example, a few weeks before Christmas, the kids would glide around the gym on paper plates ("skates"), throw snowballs with rolled up white socks. At the end of the class my kids run to me and ask "Mommy, did you see how I was a mean bear and I crawled on those bars and growled?" or "Did you see how I was a spider and I crawled with my feet all the way up on the wall?" Classes are full of creative ideas that make the little ones light up, smile, and laugh when they do the routines. The levels are broken down by age (for example, 2-3 year olds are Pollywogs, 3-4 year olds are Yellow Frogs, 4-5 are Orange Frogs, then Red, Blue, and Green). In order to move up to next level, they have to learn specific skills, and they can keep track of it with their skill chart. At the end of each semester there is a gym show where all parents and friends can come and watch their child perform the skills learned. They are awarded a medal at the end, and if they gained enough skills, they move up to the next level. Another good perk is the type of parents who come there. Very cool and sweet people. I can't even begin to describe how good Jump classes have been for my children. Every week we go there to "recharge", there is so much positive and loving energy there. I definitely recommend this place, it rocks!

We love JUMP! The coaches are so great and the kids have a lot of fun every week. It's perfect for…read morekids who want to try gymnastics without having to do it multiple times a week and just want to have fun and learn new skills.

We are going into our 4th year at Shirley McPhail School of Dance and our experience has been…read moreexceptional. Watching my girls dance at this studio has created memories that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. There's nothing like watching your daughter dance on a big stage in front of an audience in a beautiful costume! The instructors have been amazing to us. They have always made my daughters feel safe and well cared for. Everyone that we've met, from the owner, director, manager, instructors, and sales associates in The Dancers Den have been nothing but kind, welcoming, and helpful. My daughters are always excited to go to their dance classes. We also love the other dancers and families that we've met through SMSD! The directors of the studio put in so much work to make dance a wonderful experience for the dancers and their families. The recitals are phenomenal and they split them into 4 shows that are 1 hour and 15 minutes each, so you don't have to stay 3-4 hours to watch your child at a recital. To the wonderful staff at SMSD: we see how hard you work, and we appreciate everything you do for us! Thank you for fostering a love of dance in our children!

We have had the most wonderful experience at SMSD. Not only does our child talk about dance class…read moreevery week, we've really felt like we are a part of a family at SMSD. We've enjoyed every teacher and can't say enough about the management. I'd recommend SMSD without a doubt!

We signed up for lessons at Austin Uptown Dance for our first dance…read more Jake (Jacob) was a great instructor. He was very patient with my husband who has two left feet. We asked for a simple choreography, but they can tailor all the moves to however comfortable you feel. An edited version of the music was also a part of our package. After a few lessons and practicing at home, we executed the dance flawlessly on our wedding day!

We were a little nervous about taking dance lessons for our first dance. However, Hillary and…read moreeveryone at Uptown made it so fun and so approachable! Our lessons were always a highlight in our week :) Looking back, we would encourage anyone to take lessons from Hilary before their wedding - we're so glad we had a fun, unique first dance that we felt comfortable with

Awesome group of enthusiastic teachers. My son is there his 4th year. They really need new building…read moreand to take care of extremely dusty school yard. I would give the teachers 5 stars and more.

They have the worst teachers and worst security ever they don't maintain kids and they also have…read morefights and bully's. These teachers do not care if yall fight but if yall do something else they called your parents for example (if your throw a piece of paper into the trash they email your parents 30 seconds later saying you tried to throw a pipebomb in a class full of kids) like what type of trouble is that . Please don't send your kids to this school with the 7-11 type bathrooms with toilet paper all over the seats and doodoo stains.