Is dance dad a thing? 'cause if it is, it's not really something I go around advertising to people,…read morebut I guess you guys can keep my secret, right? Shhhh... As a freshly sprung adult all those years ago, I used to think, I wish there was a class for people called "don't look like an idiot on the dance floor". While I never did find and admittedly, I didn't really search for either, a class aimed at young adults who don't want to look like an idiot on the dance floor, I somehow fumbled my way through my 20s, had a child in my 30s who is now a budding primary schooler. I thought to myself, what are all the really important things in life that a man should know how to do and somehow "don't look like an idiot on the dance floor" came to mind -- so here I am. A middle aged man sitting in the waiting area of a dance studio while my grade schooler learns how to dance. Sure, he looks cool doing it, he's learning coordination, he's part of a team of kids doing something together, he's getting his energy out in a productive way, he's cart wheeling, front rolling, hand standing, back bending, stomping, popping, locking, pointing in a hip-hop-esq way but what is most important here is that when he becomes an adult, he'll be able to roll up to da club and show up all those other posers who only wish that they "didn't look like an idiot on the dance floor". No amount of best value for your money, conveniently located hip-hop, tumbling, tap, or ballet classes can even compare to the satisfaction he will have when he's in his 20s and ruling the roost. To my 21 year old son making bad decisions in life, I dedicate this review to you. Now please just let me get through these multiple days per week watching you fumble around on the dance floor trying to keep up with the kids next to you while you shake your tiny little groove thing!

My daughter started at Encore in 2021. The entire faculty at Encore has be fantastic. My daughter…read morehas enjoyed every aspect of the studio. They have been very welcoming to my daughter the whole way, from dance classes to competition team. It truly is an amazing studio!

I have recently started going to this place for my weekly classes and I absolutely love it. It's…read morelocated in a nice neighborhood with ample parking and inside ir there are many studios with classes going on simultaneously. It's fun to see many styles being actively taught and encouraged!

I can't believe I never reviewed this studio before! The owner and the staff truly care about your…read morekid! They are wonderful. My daughter loves going to dance class and being part of the competitive dance company. Everyone is friendly and newbies feel welcomed! This has become my daughter's second home and she has grown a lot as a dancer from being with this studio. Definitely check out this studio if you are looking for your kid.

We are only on our fourth dance lesson at Fat Cat Dance Studio, and it's unbelievable how far we've…read morealready come. We went from not knowing how to dance to actually feeling like one day we may be the belle of the ball! Actually getting ready for our nieces wedding. If you are looking to learn ballroom dancing or really any kind of dance, except for country. Roseann and Bob are absolutely the instructors to call. They are patient, talented, encouraging, and make learning fun instead of intimidating. We are having such a great experience and just wanted to give them a well-deserved shoutout. You will not be disappointed. Check them out and give them a call! Thank you, Roseanne and Bob, for making us excited to dance again. Can't wait to dance with your instruction this week!

My husband and I have had so much fun with Zak! He is a…read moregreat dance instructor! We would highly recommend getting your dance on with Zak!!!!!

My 3 daughters have attended here a year now and we have had great experience. The staff is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, challenging, positive and kind to my girls. They have grown so much in their art and made lasting friendships. I like how the instructors are working dancers and choreographers. They are relevant and know what the industry standard looks for. There are many beginners but also numerous kids who have gone on to be professional dancers and currently take classes while working professionally as actors, models and dancers. Great place to build confidence and getting to dance goals. I do wish there were Acro and more tumbling classes.

My daughter had been dancing for 5 years at another location and was ready for a change. After only…read more5 months at Diverse Elements, I've seen incredible growth in her technique and confidence. The teachers are amazing. The choreography is innovative and beautiful works of art. The owners, Mario and Melissa genuinely love every child that walks through their doors and have quickly embraced us as part of the family. DE 4Ev!

My daughter Isabella loves her dance class and looks forward to going every week! She's very…read moreactive, so this class is a fun way for her to learn to follow directions and burn off some energy. Her teacher is also wonderful with the kids. I highly recommend this dance school!

I would recommend Purely Dance to any family who has a child interested in dance. The staff is so…read morenice and welcoming! My daughter Sawyer is a very active/hyper little girl and Miss Amber has been the best with her! She is very patient and kind. My daughter loves going to dance each week and loves when she can perform on the big stage! This dance studio truly cares about their dancers. They are very affordable for families which is great! I've enjoyed watching my daughter dance here. It's a safe welcome space and you can tell all the children and adults enjoy it. I've been with other families who have been here for years. Most even make a far drive because this studio and its staff are truly special. I am getting ready to enroll my younger daughter in class and we will be here for years to come!

By far the best studio in the area. We've been to three others and Centre Stage is definitely the…read morehealthiest studio for my kids. We've been at Centre Stage for four years now. Fantastic parent/teacher communication. The owner and staff do an awesome job with the schedule and notifications- everything is laid out far in advance. No crazy moms (or at least very few for a dance studio. Which is rare!) nor overwhelming teachers. Positive, supportive atmosphere and a healthy environment for kids to grow as dancers and students.

So disappointed in the time, money, & dedication our family spent here. The performances were an…read moreembarrassment, costumes very poor quality even the warm ups are such terrible fabric. The decision maker was the fact that anyone can walk into the studio at night, doors unlocked, no one at the desk. I waited an entire hour one night had the entire place to myself. Meanwhile the owner skated out the back door, purse on shoulder, leaving no one at the desk. If there were a true emergency, injury, unnoticed offender lurking in the girls restroom or upstairs? Wow! I can only hope the dancers would be ok. Not in this day and age would I ever trust my child with this director.

Royal Dance Works has been a great place for my daughter to learn and grow in dance. She has made…read morean incredible dance family here and the staff are very supportive. Great studio for littles to grow in dance and self expression!

Just when I was thinking that all of this nastiness had been resolved, I get a wonderful call from…read moremy bank, advising that this studio, rather than refunding me the money that they stole from me & had no right to, had in fact charged me the whole amount...again. I just can't with these people. The depths of their nastiness, incompetence & straight up dishonesty is really more than anyone can even comprehend, never mind try to endure. And don't forget that all of this began, because despite the teacher not even teaching my daughter's final class because she was out sick, like she was most out most of November, too, I might add, my 8 year old just couldn't cut it. This has swiftly turned into one of the most ridiculous & unpleasant experiences of my life. Don't even ask my child how she feels.... She is a third grader in 4th grade math, but she can't figure out how to sing a song & move her body parts in a directed manner. She's only been in dance & theater since preschool. We only left her last school because they changed her schedule, but this school would just never accept that we had experience, it just didn't fit their falsely perceived perceptions. But of course, none of this had anything to do with my child or her abilities, perceived or otherwise. This was all about someone's overrated ego. So petty & idiotic. The whole thing. Thank god I come from a family of lawyers. I'm not dealing with this dumpster fire anymore & I highly recommend that no one else makes the same mistake that I did. DO NOT enroll your child here.

Great studio & staff... Great place for kids! My nieces love…read moreit there! They put together great recitals & ballet performances. They have improved by leaps and bounds!

I'm flabbergasted. Dealing with the owner of this studio was like speaking with a child amidst a…read moretantrum. She literally ignored me while I spoke to her and said, "I am not listening to youuuuuu." I brought my child here so that she could have some fun with a friend. My child has been on stage in recitals at church, so I knew she was ready. The day that I brought her in for a trial to see if the class was age-appropriate I was pressured to decide on site if my child wanted to participate in a recital in May (which cost $100 per costume and $150 in recital "fees". I said yes only because they assured me they'd worked with kids before. They couldn't even keep her in the room. They have a range from 2.5 years to almost 6 in the same room, having them stand in one spot for an hour with different instructors each week would sit and just give orders to the kids. In any case, the owner treated me so poorly, berated and ignored me as I tried to open a line of commutation with her. The receptionist is someone who is approachable, but any level of professional or even human treatment it stops there. They offer a summer camp, which is laughable. Who would trust their children with you? Hey T and L, no matter how many times you flag or try to remove my review as you have the others, I will save it, and repost it. This is a matter of principle and you shouldn't get away with treating people this way nor should you have access to children if you don't know to to speak to people.

I really like The Gym. Its .5 mile from my house and its a great enviroment. People are working…read moreout,..serious about their workout. Trainers are helping clients. Tons of equipment. You won't see people sitting on a machine for an hour on their phones not doing even one set. You won't see people leaning against a machine talking for an hr and not working out. Its a serious Gym for Serious people,..not a Happy Hour. I needed a Gym to do my workout quick and go home. The enviroment is very family oriented, very respectful. People come to the Gym to workout. Laura, Hailey and Anthony are all very nice and everyone is super helpful. I've stopped in with my Dog to say hello on the days I'm not working out and, my Dog loves Laura and Haley. Serious Gym, serious people,..you can actually get a good workout here. Perfect.

Okay. So I am in my 50s. Been working out for years and my wife trains with an exceptional and…read moreknowledgeable trainier. However, her personal trainer is tired of the corporate issues at our current gym and said he is going to leave to do instructional training at "The Gym" Never heard of it... other than saying I'm going to the gym... lowercase. My wife and I discussed the situation. Do we stay at our current and work with the second best trainer or follow the best trainer.... After our workout this past Monday we decided to do a tour at THE GYM. We walked in and were greated nicely enough. They were a little apprehensive at first but seemed okay. We walked around a bit. We were impressed with the amount of equipment and so much less USELESS FLUFF like other gyms. This place is all about working out. This is awesome. Great. Sooo. my issue that I noticed is the lighting is WAY TOO DIM for proper safety and effectively seeing the function of each piece of equipment let alone seeing your form while using them. Some areas along what I think is the East wall were pitch black. My eyes were not aclimating to their "ambience". I understand the whole shadow and contrast of seeing muscle definition and people not wanting to be on "display" while working out but this lack of lighting is definately not helpful if you need a flashlight to see! At least when we were there, the music wasn't blarring like so many others had complained about, because if my wife can't hear her instructor, we will not be switching. Now if only the lighting would be addressed..... I would give 5 stars.