Not sure why this is the first time checking in here. My daughter has been coming here for many…read moreyears. She's grown up here. She's become a young lady here. That's a big part of what they do here. Dance, of course. But both girls and boys learn about basic decency and manners in addition to the many types of dance (ballet, tap, jazz, modern, etc). Note: This is not a competitive studio. However, they do follow the Cicchetti ballet method and there are grades/levels the students are tested on regularly, if they so choose to be. They also can be tested on tap. The owner of the studio is on the Cicchetti board and having CDC as a test center is great. This is a global organization and the students get to meet kissers from around the world as well as students coming here from around the country for a period of time. There is a summer program that runs 8:00-1:00 everyday as well as access to other summer programs (and competitions) around the country and even the world. If you're looking for a dance studio, you should definitely come check it out and take a class or two!

Wow, really liked the traveling company that we saw in Boone NC. My only disappointment was the…read moretraveling company seemed to have dialed back the R-rating to PG-13 for the traveling troupe (explained below). This modern dance / acrobatics troupe does wildly inventive and quite complex / difficult performances. If you think a 20-minute extremely strenuous interpretation of bird in flight, complete with actual simulated flying, nosedives and mating, but acted out by a group of ultra-fit human dancers, you get the general idea. As mentioned my major gripe was the "tone it down" for the touring company aspect. Near my old place in Manhattan, the Pilobolus dancers were butt naked and pretty clearly simulating sex on stage (not in any sort pornographic way, but freely artistic). Given the amazing acrobatic shape of the dancers that would have gotten an extra star. In Boone, it was a good bit less suggestive, and no full nudity. My heartfelt suggestion is to add back the edge (rap with cursing, etc) and the nudity for the touring troupe.

Pilobolus is a fungus…read more That being said, Pilobolus just recently opened Dance St. Louis's 2012-2013 season with these performances: Rushes Skyscrapers Gnomen All Is Not Lost Automation with films titled: Traffic Starlings Explosions I have no idea how to describe Pilobolus. It is a modern performance company made up of seven dancers. There is ballet. There is modern. There is interpretive dance. There are illusions and allusions. There is athleticism. Pilobolus re-invents the way we see dance and how choreography works and how dancers' forms are viewed from the audience. It draws from light, color, and rhythm. It's an experience. I spent all night comparing them to Momix, who is my favorite dance group ever, and I realize that's a bit unfair. Pilobolus is more raw and stark than Momix. It really is elemental and minimalist. I walked away from Momix thinking, "I want to see more...those colors and the dance flow was awesome!" I walked away from Pilobolus thinking, "Holy cow, what the hell, I need to see more because I didn't understand it the first time around!" Not surprisingly, my favorite was their play on "Skyscrapers", which was originally a song and music video from the music group OK Go. I'd actually never seen the video before the dance, but the dance itself is the sultriest tango ever with three couples in numerous costume, backdrop, and color changes. The video goes through the colors of the rainbow, and I think the Pilobolus dance does too, but I was so busy being mesmerized by the dance steps, that I really don't remember. For real, if you don't want to jump your significant other after watching this dance, then I'm not sure what's wrong with you. My least favorite was Automaton. They use a lot of mirrors and single bright lights, and depending on how they're tilting the mirrors, the lights are blinding. I actually had to shut my eyes a couple of times. It's an interesting piece though. I like how they push the boundaries of dance, experimenting with other mediums and rhythms. Pilobolus does grow on you. It is a fungus, after all.

Every time I come to this place, I am amazed with the music acts that play here…read more I need to make a personal vow that I will come in and patronize this place more often because the couple who organizes this space do such a good job. Just be aware that the North End sometimes feels a bit sketchy. Especially when you're by yourself after dark.

This place is SO COOL. They have lots of community events, art for sale, and the staff is so nice…read more You should definitely check it out for local arts/culture/music events. High recommended. Anne Marie was great!!

This was my daughters first year dance, she's a little bit older, 11, so we were worried about her…read morebeing able to catch on. She's had a great experience and truly enjoyed going every week and had a blast at the recital. The director always replied to my emails very quickly and helped out with any minor issues that came up (missed a payment by accident, missing shoes, ripped tights day of recital, etc.) We just had a very nice year here!

I take the Zumba class with Melissa on Saturday mornings and love it. Nice studio, great…read moreatmosphere and cool choreography. Zumba with Melissa will be a challenge whether you are a beginner or a pro. It's the best Zumba in town.

My teenager wanted to try dance this summer. After the first couple of classes she felt like she…read morewas in a little over her head. I called the owner and instead of just giving up on her, she bent over backwards. She coached her, gave her positive feedback, cheered and coordinated schedules with the amazing instructors to do some private lessons instead. What could have turned a teenager sour, has turned into sweet experience! Forever grateful that Michelle and her team went above and beyond to help her and give this teenager a positive dance experience! What a gift!

Bad book keeping. Keep your payment records and check your credit account often. They often over or…read moredouble charge you.

I agree wholehearedly with the other reviewers--Cynthia is the best! my daughter took Skilly…read moreCircus class for the first time a couple years ago and always wants to go back to learn the next level--she has been to camps and more classes since. She gained stage presence, confidence and wonderfully entertaining physical talents, all of course while having fun. Highly recommended!

I can't say enough nice things about Cynthia, her team and her students at Circus Moves! She and…read moreseveral students recently came to our elementary school's carnival. They performed throughout the event, walking on stilts and juggling, and also provided mini lessons for the kids at the carnival. She and the performers were all quite entertaining, friendly and sweet. Families in attendance raved about the kids' talents. My sons (age 8 and 6) also participated in after school classes with Cynthia last fall. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were eager to get to class each week. Cynthia has a really nice way with kids--sweet and fun yet firm. I would highly recommend Circus Moves classes, camps and performances

The Sellati Studio is a great place for any person to perfect their voice. All classes are taught…read moreby Robin who is very friendly, outgoing and committed to her students. She is what makes this place run. They offer different classes for all levels, workshops and even a end of the year recital that takes place at the end of June. The tuition is semester based (Fall, Spring & Summer) and auditions are required for the Fall & Spring classes. Overall this is a very nice studio and I would recommend it to anyone. Old students are always dropping by to say how much they love this place and to me that is the best review of all.

Robin knows what she's doing! I am a speech pathologist and a singer/musician and she knows just as…read moremuch about the voice as I do, if not more! Both of my daughters have taken voice lessons from other places and all they did was let them sing songs in preparation for an eventual recital but never taught them the right way to sing. Robin actually teaches technique such as proper breathing, how to resonate properly through the various resonance chambers, musical timing, and performance. I have heard both of my daughters grow tremendously vocally. Plus, she is a gem of a human being too! That's important to me.