I was referred to True Reflections by a friend who mentioned they had some fitness classes in the…read moreWarwick area. I am so glad she did! I've also gotten 2 other friends to come along with me. Shayna and Nora are so amazing. I recommend the Toning Takeover class. They are so accommodating to all fitness levels and the girls in the class really feel like family. We have such a great time together. They offer Zumba classes, too! Class with Ashley is always a great time. I've taken yoga and even barre there, too. Barre is such a great workout. Muscles I didn't even know I had are sore the next day. Going to the gym is so boring but signing up at True Reflections was one of the best things I've done. I actually look forward to working out!

This studio is very well run and my daughter very much loves this place. Small and in a plaza, so…read moreyou are surprised to see a dance center, but the owner has been working some magic there for Many Years! It is definitely worth it to commit to the year of rehearsals/practice as the show in June is wonderful! Fully recommend to everyone.

My daughters have been taking dance here for years. The owner is very organized and super nice. My…read morekids absolutely love her. Her choreography for dances are highly original and creative. My kids have learned so much from her. She is also affordable. We highly recommend this studio!

I took my first pole class here and have now been going for about 9 months. Melissa is an awesome…read moreteacher and makes a super fun enviornment. She's so good at balancing her time with students in her classes. She gives great feedback, and great encouragement. I've progressed so quickly and definitely would not be where I'm at without her help. I haven't had many classes with the newer instructors yet, but I've met both and they are seriously talented! The studio is clean, spacious and decorated with lights all around. There are students at all skill levels, and it helps for an inspiring class.

Absolutely love the teaching style and instructors are excellent. They are attentive, fun and…read morereally take the time to make sure you learn the moves/routines. It's apparent they are passionate about what they do and dedicated to help those who really want to learn pole fitness.

A true gem. We feel so welcome. There is very satisfying family atmosphere at the studio. The…read moreclasses are fun and professional. The teachers use the perfect blend of discipline and warmth. My daughter looks forward to class every week. I would recommend Judi T to everyone.

Great place to catch a Live Pro(v) wrestling. Nice little setup in downtown Providence, with other…read moreamenities as well.

Perishable Theatre is an incredible demonstration of what happens when sheer will, passion for the…read morearts, dirty hard work, and a rare genetic disease intersect (for reals! See below). The shows are great (and getting better!), they have a slew of weekly events (improv! dance dance party party!), they offer affordable classes (playwriting! acting! belly dance!), AND they are a centrally-located studio rehearsal option for other performing artists. Jingle Belles and a Few Balls, their yearly fundraiser, is a well-cherished holiday tradition in Providence: a burlesque-heavy variety spectacular with a kooky theme - what else can get you in the holiday spirit but some breasts donning glittery Santa Claus pasties? Their tagline is 'Rhode Island's Research & Development Theatre' because they are one of the only theatres in Rhode Island that present original works from nation-wide sources. That's awesome, AND I think this label often gets them unfairly dismissed as a playground for the avant-garde theatre set. Although they do a fair share of experimental stuff, I have seen some incredible, super-audience friendly performances at Perishable. I've been attending shows at the theatre for the past five years, and the quality of performances increases steadily with each season. 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', performed this past April, was seriously some of the best theatre that I have seen in Providence. The theatre is a black box with handicap access, tickets are affordable to the masses, the bathrooms are clean and spacious (there's two one-at-a-timers), and you can bring in drinks from the AS220 bar next door (bonus!). Free parking can be a pain if it's a busy night downtown, but parking behind the library is usually a good, free bet on any night of the week. The staff of the theatre is small, but VERY dedicated and includes Amy Lynn Budd - director of the theatre arts school and momma of the burlesque scene in PVD. As part of Perishable's season, Amy Lynn is presently working on the third iteration of her biographical play called 'The Thing That Ate My Brain....Almost', a wacky Ed Wood-esque horror flick/comedy detailing her experiences living with a rare and nearly-fatal genetic illness called VHL. Amy Lynn's play is a great example of the kind of the bizarrely gripping tales of humanity you'll see onstage at Perishable. From such a small budget and rather limited space comes some really well-done theatre. I would caution more conservative patrons to do some reading about a show before you attend - there is no denying that some of their work can be, well....weirder than your average community theatre. If you're looking for safe, stick to PPAC. If you're down for a little theatrics - get to Perishable!

I'll admit it, I'm a serial quitter when it comes to working out... But I've been going to Rupa's…read moreclasses for six months now, and I'm hooked! Both her Zumba and Bengra classes are high-energy, non-judgmental, and mostly--a lot of fun. I always walk out of them feeling mentally and physically better than I came in! And afterward the foggy windows tell the tale of how much energy the class required... Others have talked about the Sunday Zumba class, but my favorite is the Bhangra class on Wednesday: step by step, Rupa builds up a little routine that you then dance to a few different songs. This gives you a pleasurable feeling of "mastering" something by the end of class (well, after a couple classes!), and a chance to explore these moves in different rhythms. Finally, I like that this style of dancing has a lot of arm moves, so you don't only work out your core and legs, but also your arms and shoulders...

At the end of the school year, I was on a fitness kick when a friend invited me to attend an open…read morehouse at her Pilates studio to try out a new Bollywood Fusion Zumba class being offered. Flash forward and I am totally hooked! Sundays without Zumba just make my whole week feel "off." The instructor, Rupa, is enthusiastic, welcoming, and supportive. Her goal is to get you moving, sweating and having fun. The best part? The music and Rupa herself. The mix of Latin, Bollywood, and Banghra makes the class stand out from most Zumba classes I have been to, with awesome beats and moves that work your whole body head to toe. Rupa is amazing to watch, and when she's really into a new song that she LOVES, her energy is so contagious that you can't help but join in. While it's not the most hard core Zumba I've seen or heard about, I definitely recommend going at least twice. The first class, the moves might seem complicated or awkward, especially if you're used to traditional Latin dances. But that definitely disappears by the 2nd and 3rd class. Consider it a great healthy way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon!

This studio has been my second home for 28 years and now my daughter attends classes at Creative…read moreDance. I couldn't ask for a better second family for her to grow up in! They have the most caring owner, staff, students and parents! Highly recommended and a joy to be apart of.

I just finished out a weekend of performances as Little Red Ridinghood in Jamestown Community…read moreTheatre's "Into The Woods", and I can't speak highly enough about this wonderful organization! Founded in 1990, JCT has been going strong for nearly 30 years, providing residents of Jamestown and beyond the opportunity to perform, create, and attend high caliber Broadway-style musicals. This was my second time performing with this company - I played the Leading Player in last fall's PIPPIN the Musical, and couldn't wait to return for the spring show this year. That's truly a testament to the warm and welcoming environment of this professionally run company. As an actor, I love how JCT strikes a great balance in rehearsals between working hard and having fun. I have made a handful of lifelong friends and theatre collaborators from my involvement with the company, and for that, I could not be more grateful! Ricky, the director I have worked with both times, is an absolutely fantastic, kind, and brilliant soul who any actor would be lucky to work under. Everyone I've met here puts 100% of their time, talent, and energy into making the productions the best they can be. If you have the chance to see or be a part of a JCT show, please take it! You'll be so glad you did!