We are so grateful to Sherry for being the most incredible dance instructor! She not only managed…read moreto teach two engineers how to dance (so trust us, she can teach anyone!) but did so with such kindness, patience, and grace. We were initially skeptical about learning remotely, but it ended up being the best possible way for us to learn! Sherry made the virtual experience so convenient, flexible, and surprisingly fun. Her ability to break things down and guide us step by step was just as effective as being in the same room--and it allowed us to practice comfortably at home on our own schedule. Sherry is an absolute gem--a beautiful soul who is so passionate about what she does, and it shines through in every lesson. She turned something we were nervous about into one of the highlights of our wedding preparation. Working with Sherry was such a joy, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide to help us prepare for our first dance. If you're looking for someone to help you feel confident, have fun, and create something truly special, Sherry is your person. We can't recommend her enough!

Sherry was absolutely amazing! We decided we wanted a wedding dance only a month before our date…read moreand Sherry was incredibly accommodating. She took 15-20 minutes to explain the typical process on the phone to me and then we scheduled our first lesson. My wife and I were immediately put at ease by her friendliness and eagerness to help. We promptly booked 10 hours with Sherry. She took the time to walk through her openings with us so that we could fit all the lessons in before our wedding. She put together a wonderful choreographed routine to our song that made us feel special but was still easy enough to learn. Neither of us had partner dance experience before this so we started off very basic and worked up to fancier moves as we got more comfortable. Sherry was always very encouraging while providing clear and useful feedback. If we weren't understanding something, she would take the time to demonstrate again or explain it in a different way. She excels in being very specific with her critiques so that we knew exactly what we needed to practice and keep in mind. The dance lessons were such a fun experience for us amidst all of the other chaos of the month before our destination wedding. We absolutely LOVED Sherry and plan to return for more lessons in the near future. We can not recommend her highly enough!

Once Upon a Ballet is a wonderful ballet school. My daughter loves fairytales. In the beginning of…read moreclass the instructor reads an excerpt from the fairytale the kids are currently dancing to. Then the kids get to dance and act out portions of the story using props. All the students seem to have fun pretending to be part of the story. We've done Frozen, Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan to name a few. My daughter looks forward to coming to class every week. Great teachers, great school!

We went to a holiday show with my three year old and 10 month old. It was a wonderful performance…read morethat I even enjoyed with such talented musicians. We brought a blanket and sat on the floor and listened. It was great I didn't have to worry about keeping my little ones sitting down in seats. They could stand and look around. A great way to introduce them to music.

I really wanted to like this event…read more Went to the Christmas edition at the Stanley market. First of all it is crowded. you sit in the middle of the floor with the orchestra surrounding you. Sounds like a good idea but when it's crowded your child can't even see above the adult heads. The music selection was great (Xmas theme, live signing Santa, ballerinas) but my son (20 months) was just too young for it and it was too crowded. Afterwards we tried to converse with a few musicians but they were too preoccupied with preventing kids touching their instruments to really talk to us. The program boasts "hands on" and learning for the kids but it really depends on the musician that's performing that day. Maybe I'll give this another shot when it's not a Xmas performance and when my son is older

I purchased a prepaid membership with Bachata Denver based on the schedule and structure that were…read moreadvertised at the time. Several months later, the class schedule and locations changed significantly. I asked whether a partial refund could be considered given those changes, but was told refunds are not offered under their policy. My bigger issue, however, was the quality and structure of the classes themselves. There was little sense of progression and very limited focus on fundamentals or the mechanical details that actually help people improve. Classes often felt loosely organized, and when students struggled with technique the most common advice was simply to "practice at home." For a paid instructional program, I expected more direct coaching and clearer skill development. Another practical consideration is the class demographic. If you are a man considering joining, be aware that the classes are heavily male-skewed. In many sessions it felt like roughly 90-95% men, which meant a lot of time either waiting to rotate or practicing without a partner. The community around bachata in Denver can be friendly and social. But if you're looking for structured instruction, clear progression, and balanced partner practice, this school may not meet those expectations.

My husband found Bachata Denver on Facebook from a video of the dancers. It looked like fun, and we…read morecouldn't wait to start! October 27th, 2021, was the first class we attended at Bachata Denver. We proceeded to attend 3 more classes. We absolutely loved It! It was fun, the teachers were skilled and talented at instructing. The other students were wonderful, the class size was intimate and there was a big dance studio floor, so we all had room to do our thing. It became our favorite night of the week (side note: highly recommend doing dance class with your partner), we thoroughly enjoyed it. However, our last class was November 24th, 2021, as I found out I needed emergency surgery. We advised both the instructor, Kelisha, and Pierre Tchenawou (business owner), that I had surgery scheduled for the following week and would be unable to attend class for a couple months, until I fully recovered. My husband didn't want to go to class without me, so we said we both would be taking a break for a few months. They gave us hugs and well wishes for my surgery, and they're excited for us to come back to class. The conversation took place immediately after class, as we were all saying our goodbye's. We were eager to start back up again after the new year, and we said we'd contact them when the Dr cleared me to resume class. Fast forward to March 2022, and we just realized this dance studio has continued billing us $200 per month. We contacted the owner about these erroneous charges; thinking, it's a small school, they must've not realized it, they'll make it right. Boy were we wrong! The owner matter-of-factly told us they have a 5-day cancellation notice; he asked us to understand he's running a business and be respectful of that. He said the school has been taken advantage of in the past, so he has to be strict about their cancellation policy. He advised their policy is listed on their website. He told us he runs another business and travels, and he has a lot more going on than Wednesday night bachata class... which is fair. However, we didn't expect him to cancel us automatically from not attending, we told him to his face that we needed a break for a few months. After some back and forth, he then changed his story, and acknowledged now he recalls hearing about my surgery, but he insists we didn't request to cancel our membership. Who would continue paying for a class they couldn't attend for several months? That doesn't make any sense. If we didn't finally notice they billed us in March, they would just continue billing us $200 a month for forever. That is the definition of bad business practices. That is unprofessional, greedy, dishonest, inexcusable and grimy! The owner has now stolen $800 for classes over the last 3 months, including pre-charging us for March! Pierre said to compromise, he will refund the $200 payment from a few days ago which pays for March 2022 membership, but that's it. This is laughable and an insult to my husband and I. He called both of us liars saying the cancellation portion of the November 24th conversation never happened. He spoke with Kelisha (dance instructor for our class) who concurred and doesn't recall any conversation about anything on that day. Yet, Pierre remembers the surgery portion of the conversation. How does that make sense? Mr. Tchenawou is relying solely on his flawed recollection of a conversation 4 months ago, when the situation is black and white. It's quite simple. I advised we would be contacting our bank account to dispute the charges. My husband and I both own our companies, and we work very hard. We are often busy as well, juggling multiple things as well. I don't care about the $800, it's principal. Businesses need more accountability. As an artist and dancer, Pierre is amazing. As a business owner and operator, he is severely lacking. And calling us liars because you can't recall something, is tacky and in bad taste. We gave them an opportunity to make it right, but they'd rather go this route. I find it humorous this owner is enforcing a contract agreement we never signed, acknowledged, or consented to. The auto-billing enrollment policies were honored, we advised him within 5 days of the cancellation, back on November 24th, 2021. Do better, Bachata Denver!

An outstanding Academy that took me from not knowing anything about DJing and in only a few lessons…read morehas me mixing, using effects and blending genres on my own. I am already able to try out more advanced techniques, and am blown away by my progress in such little time. Rex is incredibly talented and knows both the nuts and bolts of actual mixing and also the beat and blending theory that goes along with it. Incredible one on one instruction, and easily worth the price. Discosapien Academy makes DJing extremely accessible, so if you are even remotely interested in learning some mixing, or are an advanced DJ, I would absolutely recommend this Academy!

As a parent to an 11 year old; I had absolutely no idea about DJ'ing or even EDM music, and I was…read moreway out of my element on my sons taste of music. So I did what every supportive parent does; I Goggled everything from "kids raves to DJ lessons" and only came up with a few small selection of contacts for the Denver area. The weeks of searching was very disappointing, as I tried to make multiple attempts at calling (and even trying to stop by some places during their open business hours), not a single place was even interested in talking to me when I said that I have a very interested 11 year old that wants to learn DJ'ing and music production. This was until I called and talked to Rex with Discosapien Academy. First - Rex actually answered the phone and took the time to talk to me; while he listened to all of ramblings about my son and his music interests. Rex was genuinely excited about wanting us to come and meet with him; so that we could get a feel for what his lessons could offer. When meeting with Rex and seeing my sons reaction to this whole new world; I knew we were in the right place. It's now been almost 4 months, and my son has completely stepped up his game. Rex has taken my sons musical interests to a whole new level; where he talks about music production and how the different parts of a song need to be properly arranged to sound proper with the different pitch and sound adjustment; it's pretty mind blowing to here all of this from a now 12 year old. Rex is so patient and very calm in his teaching style. I love just sitting and listening from the outside hearing how Rex teaches and explains the lessons; while applying a hands on learning technique which is followed up by such positive encouragement. My son leaves every lesson even more excited and passionate about creating his own music and sound. I know this was a lengthy review; but as a parent that came into this new musical world with absolutely no idea where to turn; I hope that this review and post will offer other parents a quicker resource for you and your child. If you want to ever call and talk more about this review; I am happy to elaborate more. So I will let Rex know that he can surely share my contact information. Good luck! Bobby S.

I've been working with Rob for a few months now, and can't believe the difference it's made. I used…read moreto sleep with a heating pad on my lower back every night--now I don't need it. Rob helped me realize that the soreness and tightness I was feeling (especially after having three kids) wasn't something I just had to live with. His approach is super personal, and even over virtual sessions, he has this ability to notice little movement patterns and imbalances I didn't know existed. The exercises he gives are simple but so effective. And as a mom, I really appreciate how flexible and accommodating he is. He's totally understanding when my schedule gets crazy, and even included my baby in a few sessions during nap strikes. Plus, his voice is so calming--I always end our sessions feeling relaxed and reset. Can't recommend him enough!

I have benefited from Rob's care for almost two years now. It began when I hurt my back digging in…read morethe yard and found myself stuck and in pain, unable to get off of the floor. He was recommended to me by my mother who has been a long time client of his. Rob was kind enough to remote in with me and get me on my feet again and out of pain. Since then, we have been working together every two weeks and fixing a lifetime of poor mobility and function. It is a funny thing to experience the relief of pain that I was unaware of until it was gone. Thanks Rob!

Feel the Beat is an incredible non-profit with a mission of making music and dance accessible to…read moreeveryone. As a former music industry executive, I heard about their work when I moved to Denver and as I learned more I fell in love with the entire concept and inclusivity that they pursue, and knew that I had to get involved through volunteering. I am continuously impressed with the passion that Jari and Julia bring to the business daily. These women are true leaders in every sense of the word, and they lead with equal parts strength and compassion. I am honored to be a small part of their journey, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for Feel the Beat.

Feel the Beat is an awesome place for yoga in ASL. Comfortable environment, great instructor,…read morereasonable prices.

Buyer Beware. Send your kid to Pickering and you are likely to have a great instructor, but don't…read morebe surprised when you are overcharged, see a revolving door of instructors they "just can't seem to keep", and be prepared for a bait and switch just when you feel like things are working out. We should have listened to the several peers who had similar bad experiences.

My daughter is having the best time learning music from Michael. She looks forward to practicing…read morewith him each week. It's not easy keeping a six year old's attention, especially with such an active kiddo like mine! Michael is fun, patient, and kind during every lesson. He allows my daughter to explore and play while picking up the skills of reading and playing the piano. There is so much joy on her face when Michael jams with her. She loves everything about music and Michael creates space for her to truly be herself. I can't rave enough about this program. It's only been a few months and she's picked up playing multiple songs. I'm so impressed with everything she's gained so far!

"I have been coming to L.E. Workout for over a year and a half now. I love the variety of the group…read moresessions with the trainers and the 1-1s with a coach. I have been able to learn enough to feel comfortable working out on my own and have seen fantastic changes physically and energetically! Go check them out!

This gym is a RIP OFF! A membership here costs $22 per month and the gym has old busted equipment,…read moreno locker or changing room, they have kids classes all the time at the busiest time of day and there are 20 kids filling up the TINY gym with absolutely no room to workout. What's more the parents of all these kids are sitting around on all the equipment. DO NOT GO HERE unless you are looking to lease a tiny office space, because it will soon be available. This is a dying business and they would love nothing more than to get you on the hook for a year membership before they go out of business. Are you a gym, or a boxing school? Do everyone a favor and choose ONE, because you're lousy at trying to be both. You can tell it's bad when both owners try to deceive the public by posting fake reviews for THEIR OWN BUSINESS