I started my daughter (5) here at the recommendation of several people who take dance seriously in…read morethe area. We tried a dance studio close to home, and while the people were friendly- I felt that they tried to pack too many dance forms into one class leaving the kids lacking in developing any real skill or retention, painfully obvious at the dance recital. Even though she turned 5 just after the deadline and was 4 in the 4's class for a very short time, I don't resent as the previous commenter does, this choice. Schools have to have a cut off somewhere, and I respect their decision. I am so pleased with the switch. My daughter is gaining skill and learning ballet consistently. The whole 45 minutes of her 4 year old class is ballet, and the kids have a higher retention because of the repetition and the dedication to just ballet during this time. The teachers are very skilled. TYB also does a great job incorporating their older dancers in with supporting younger classes. I am really happy with our time here so far and know my daughter will continue to grow in both confidence and skill here at TYB.

No wiggle room for under 3 years old no matter how socially and intellectually developed. Must be…read more3 yrs old "by September". not 2yrs and 11months. My granddaughter was heart broken. They were in the parking lot of the facility and they would not accept her. She cried a lot. Come on man!

I can highly recommend this dance studio - our experience has been great - for tap, jazz and modern…read moredance instruction, AND the musical theater camps that are held in the summer. (They are now offering musical theater jazz during the school year). Both of my kids (ages 9 and 7) dance at BSCH. If your kid loves tap dance, this is where you go in the Triangle area to learn how to tap. We drive 30 minutes from Durham to get here. The instructors for the most part have all been students of Gene Medler, the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (tap company) meets here, and the NC Rhythm Tap Festival is held at the dance studio every year. The studio has one room dedicated to tap dance and it is flooded with light! As far as jazz and modern instruction goes- t he teachers are very gifted instructors and while the classes are "fun" I know that my kids are learning technical skills that translate over to other dance forms (like tap). The recitals are held on Memorial Day weekend but are split between two days so parents aren't "stuck" in a very, very long performance (which was my first experience as a dance mom - lol - at a different studio). I appreciate that recitals are tasteful and choreography is truly moving (last year's advanced modern, jazz and tap performances were very artistic versus "showy"). Additionally, more advanced dancers are involved in the choreography of their end of year recital which I imagine is very meaningful to those dancers. The location of the studio is great. I often times drop my kids off and run errands or sit at a cafe or take a yoga class or go rock climbing. Additionally, while I've never needed to use it, the studio has a small playground in the back of the building. As a parent that is new to dance (in other words, I did not dance as a kid or ever as an adult) there are a lot of questions I don't even know I'm supposed to be asking, but my experience is that the studio's administrator is very good at her job. I get all the emails I need in order to know how to maneuver my family through the dance options, payment schedules, recitals, etc. Also, at the end of every year, dancers get a sort of "report card" with praise and future dance style and level recommendations. My older kid really loved reading how much her teachers enjoyed having her in class!

I've taken three ballet classes here and I've been very satisfied with the instruction and class…read moreatmosphere. I've only taken intermediate classes, so I can't speak for more basic or more advanced instruction. My one gripe is that the Ballet School does not allow regular walk-ins. They will let you try out your first class for free, but from then on, they require dancers to purchase a minimum of 9 classes. I assume this is to encourage retention, but really, the policy discourages me from attending class at all just because I can't commit to one class per week. Bummer.

We had a GREAT time learning from Julia and Sasha from Fred Astaire. We went once a week for date…read morenight to learn dancing basics so we would feel confident dancing in public and at weddings. We got exactly what we wanted, but we miss our instructors already!

I had an excellent private lesson with Bogdan on a Friday. The people at this studio are truly…read moreprofessional dancers and instructors. I'm an intermediate level dancer and I saw beginners and quite advanced students, all getting excellent instruction. After my lesson, I stayed for the practice session and recommend doing so. (We all need to practice what we learn.) I really mean it when I say this is a five star dance studio.

Amazing place! Great teachers and so many fun classes I want to try!…read more Unlike so many people I know, I never took dance growing up, However I have always enjoyed movement and wished I could dance actual steps. All that to say I was super intimidated to take the plunge now, in my late 30s. I started with a Saturday afternoon line dancing workshop. I was immediately put at ease by the friendliness and the diversity of ages, sizes, and shapes of people that I found taking the class with me. After my wonderful experience at the workshop, I signed up for beginning modern jazz. Tracey Durbin is an amazing teacher! I was up-front with her about my lack of experience and nervousness. She put me at ease by reminding me that everyone is here to have fun, period. I have now signed up for my second session and I have no plans to stop!

There aren't may dance classes in Durham for adults. That's what drew me to Ninth Street Dance. I…read moregrew up dancing and continued performing in college. When I graduated, it was hard to find a dance studio to take lessons. Ninth Street Dances offers classes in a variety of styles, techniques, and flavors. You can take a dance technique class or a movement/fitness class. I've taken an eight-week hour-long modern and contemporary. I've also taken the dancehall workshop (one three-hour class) which was high-energy and a lot of fun. Most of the adult classes were at night, which was great to attend after work. (This was before COVID-19, of course.) Now classes are virtual. I recently signed up for a virtual mediation class that will take place for four weeks during my lunch break -- perfect while I'm working from home. Other classes offered -- 90's cardio funk, tap, ballet, bhangra, twerk, hip hop, afrobeat and so many more! Here's the link to the class schedule: https://ninthstreetdance.com/classes/

I would not recommend this for any child who is just getting started in gymnastics. Many of the…read moreteachers barely give any instruction. Several times two of the instructors talked with one another the entire time and paid no attention to the kids. Another time the teacher spent the entire time rearranging equipment while ignoring the children. A third time, the teacher told the kids there would be free time and then ignored the kids for the entire class. This is for a beginning class. I would also be wary of upper level classes if you want your child to be treated respectfully, since I have witnessed one teacher repeatedly, over many weeks, berate young children at a more advanced level. Also, Google the company's history.

The facility is nice and they definitely have some awards but I have to be real about this place…read more I have watched my 6 year old daughter here every Tuesday for at least 6 months. My daughter is young and is no gymnastics prodigy, but for example she had been here like 24 times and she still doesn't know which hand to use to start her cartwheels. She's left handed and even in front of her teachers she will use a different hand each time trying to figure it out. I put her in gymnastics to learn some basics at least. The instructors barely help them do their stretches correctly. Half the time each kid is doing something different. RIGHT NOW I'm watching kids all doing their stretches a different way and the instructor zoning out. 7 kids in her class, one instructor for 60 mins isn't enough to teach which hand to start with. I'll just use YouTube going forward. 18 year old high school student instructors are just not trained in dealing with young children. Not for this price anyways.

My daughter is taking a mini-aerial silks class. The teacher is OK and my daughter has a lot of fun!read more

I have been taking adult aerial classes at the JCC for 8 years now and I can't say enough good…read morethings about this class. Everyone who teaches there does a great job of meeting you at your ability level, providing challenges, but also ensuring you find success. Like everything at the JCC, the aerial class is a supportive place where you can try new things and surprise yourself with what your body can do... the classes are small and we all root for each other!

I went to see Muscadine Bloodline at the Carolina Theatre and honestly, I can't recommend this…read morevenue enough! If you love live music but aren't a fan of huge crowds and overpriced everything, this theater is a total gem. First off, the vibe here is just cool and intimate. It's one of those places where, even if you're sitting a bit farther back, you still feel close to the action. The acoustics were great, every note and every lyric was super clear, which really made the performance feel special. Muscadine Bloodline killed it, by the way! One thing I really appreciated: the whole experience felt easy and relaxed. Getting there was a breeze and there's a parking garage directly across the street, so no crazy searches for a spot or long walks in the cold/rain/heat. You can literally be inside the theater within minutes of parking. Inside, the concessions were surprisingly reasonable. I was bracing myself to pay $20 for a beer like most venues, but nope, drinks and snacks were actually affordable. It's a little thing, but it made the night even better. Being able to sit for the show was also huge for me. The seats were comfortable, with a good view from just about anywhere. I loved not having to stand the whole time or jockey for space. It's honestly the perfect size, big enough for a killer crowd atmosphere, but small enough that it's not overwhelming. All in all, the Carolina Theatre just nails it for live shows. Great music, chill atmosphere, reasonable prices, and zero hassle. Can't wait to catch another concert here!

It's historic so it's hard not to love…read more I saw the movie hundreds of beavers here and what a wild ride. While I love that movie, and generally the shared reaction from the crowd is what I love about the movie going experience, these people laughed WAY too hard at bits that had already been done a bunch throughout the movie. I think it was because they really wanted to have a good time, so they laughed harder than was warranted. That isn't the worst crime but just to give you an idea of the people who I assume frequent this establishment. Mhm: -old -pretty -weird stuff to see -solid move going experience Mm-Mm: -the shallowest steps I may have ever encountered inside the actual theatre (where it's dark) -I remember the concessions being kinda disappointing but nothing in particular -overzealous crowd -atrocious parking

Couldn't ask for more. Organized, polite, thorough, and accommodative…read more Instructors were always on time and very good with communication and expectations. The "graduate kit" they give for the DMV was a huge help too.

Fantastic driving instructor. Patient, knowledgeable and kind. Excellent Covid precautions. Highly…read morerecommend