If you need a place to take your kids to dance look no further. Miss Kelly cares about each one of…read morethe kids and makes them feel special. She goes above and beyond for them and is an amazing teacher. My girls love her and can't wait to go back to her studio again and again.

From the owner: Dance is considered by many as the ultimate form of expression as it allows us to convey even our…read moredeepest emotions without uttering a single word. It is the art of movement that transcends the boundaries of spoken language and allows us to touch the hearts of people around us. If you're in Crystal Lake, Huntley, Carpentersville, Dundee, Algonquin, or other neighboring areas in IL, and are looking for exceptional dance instruction for yourself or for your child, you couldn't have come to a better place! The Ballet Box is an Algonquin dance studio committed to delivering top-notch dance education in a positive, nurturing environment. We are very specific about what our kids wear - we only allow classy dance uniforms with no skin showing. We're very particular even with the music. What goes in comes out, so only the best, positive music is played in our studio. For us, it's all about our students and making sure they get the quality dance education they need in a home-like nurturing environment. We welcome students from preschool, high school and college, all the way to adults aged 35 - 40. Here at The Ballet Box, we consider our studio more than just an ordinary dance studio; for us and our students, it's more like a second home where you get to grow with the people around you while continuously working on your craft.

Adult class - there're many substituted instructors all the time, so dance and song changed week to…read moreweek (not bi-weekly as said). Instructor is not prepared for the lesson, just thinks what to dance in class. Whatever time says (30 minutes?), you need to warm up, stretching, and water break. So, it is not like going to the gym. The room is really narrow. Classmate changed weekly because no one stay. I was there about or over a year. Some weeks, there's no room to move. Instructor does not really care how you dance or suggest for better posts. You just have to catch up on your own. So, if you are looking for a workout option, it may be about almost 20 dance time. If you are looking for a dance skill improvement, nah. PDE kept my $20 and refused to give my money back. They stopped to reply to my text when I ask to get my over-paid money back. They said the money stays in the account. I went in one Friday. A lady at the table said, "I don't have cash." WHEN WE OPEN UP A BANK ACCOUNT, WE CLOSE THE ACCOUNT. WE GET OUR MONEY BACK. So this place is more special than a bank. They can keep my money and just refuse to give me back. What a developed country is this? I also told them that I wouldn't be able to take lessons anymore over 2 months ahead of time because I don't have time. That is a month more than what they want. (We need to tell them a month before quitting otherwise FEE FEE FEE FEE. What's a MONEY MONEY MONEY sucker.) Then later I remember I have paid more than I had to. I contacted them, and here I am. Nope, did not get it yet. I overpaid because they charge fee if we don't pay in time, so I paid more to prevent the stupid FEE. Now the greedy kept my hard-working money.

Such a welcoming studio and I love seeing people create the best friend ships !!!!!!!!read more

This gym is a resort! Indoor and outdoor pools complete with water slides. Full circuit training…read moreequipment. Loads of cardio equipment and even massage chairs and tables. Full service salon and nice cafe serving healthy options. Top that with great trainers and a sauna and steam room. They will be adding a cold plunge pool soon too!

Do we think this is mold? It's on the workout floor. Would hate to be breathing that in during a…read moreworkout. Lots of amenities but there's so many people I get the feeling they can't keep up with cleaning and maintenance. Hate that the sauna is co-ed. Facility itself needs some remodeling.

Jazzercise is a great way to get in shape. It combines stretching, aerobic and strength training…read moreset to modern music. We use hand weights, stretch bands, exercise balls, kicks, punches, core strengthening along with dance moves to lose weight, tone muscles and get healthier. I travel all over for my job and I can always find a location. The instructors are great. They really care about your success. The instructors at the Huntley Outlet Center are the best and that's why I call it home.

I have been a member at Akasha Yoga for about three months now. I have attended maybe 50 classes…read morethere. I have been to two other Yoga schools and have nothing bad to say about any of them. However, Akasha is the best. The classes are a great stress relief and awesome exercise. The instructors are all very willing to help people new to Yoga, like myself. If this is the last Yoga place that I attend, I will be happy. Aside from relocating, I see no need to go anywhere else. My only complaint is that the store next door (Reclaimed...a artsy used furniture store) blasts their music and hammers on things, so it is difficult to totally relax during meditation when the furniture store is open (fortunately only) on weekends. Akasha also does other fun events to raise money for community projects and causes... drum circles, movie nights, Zumba and Tai Chi. It is a righteous place.

While I had always been interested in trying a yoga class and had enjoyed doing yoga occasionally…read moreat home with a video, I'd always been a little intimidated by fears I'd make a fool out of myself in front of a bunch of experienced yogis. But a friend of mine who belongs to Akasha bugged me to give it a try and offered to take me and my partner as guests on her membership. After the first class, we were hooked. My partner and I went back the very next day and signed up for monthly memberships and began going to classes several times a week. That was last Fall. There are several reasons I love Akasha Yoga. Aside from the warm and peaceful atmosphere, the instructors are all wonderful. Jennifer (the owner) is a fantastic instructor, has great energy, and a great sense of humor. In the months I was a member, I had the opportunity to take classes with all of the instructors at some point, and they are all fantastic in different ways, but they all strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome whether you are a complete beginner (like I was) or an experienced yogi. Akasha does a community class once a month on Saturdays that is free to all. Additionally, they raise money for various community causes each month and have different events and special classes planned throughout each month that add to the sense of community at Akasha. My partner and I recently had to move out of the area, and while Crystal Lake is a great suburb that we will miss, what makes us most sad about the move is that we can no longer take classes at Akasha. I would highly recommend this place for anyone interested in giving yoga a try, or for any yoga pros looking for a great place to practice.