Mrs. Tammy is the best!…read more Both my niece and my daughter have been going to her for years. We've been to several recitals and each one is precious. Mrs. Tammy and her staff should pride themselves in the great work and effort that they give to each of the girls (and boys) that have learned here at The Dance Connection. There's classes on Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and some adult classes. When I asked my daughter why she liked the Dance Connection, she said, "I don't know, I just get to do my favorite thing in the world, and that's dance!" 'Nough said.

the dance connection is one of the most healthy environments for a young child to experience for…read moredance in northwest indiana. they have a wide variety of classes with well structured classes that will be very beneficial for your child. the staff is very positive and uplifting and only wants the best for each and every student. as whole you will leave with pride after every class because of how enjoyable it is. on period. also the red door dance was a serious favorite of mine.

The Music Scene, "Great for adult beginners" I waited until…read moreI was retired to begin taking piano lessons. Remember now, my brain, hands and the overall body does not function the way it did when I was much younger, so, I was overjoyed when I discovered The Music Scene and Mrs. Hill, a piano teacher so patient, friendly and super musically knowledgeable. This was exactly what I was looking for, a God sent!! Mrs. Hill is an outstanding confidence builder, she has you telling yourself ok, I can play this. She keeps the lessons fun and engaging. She also recognizes my problem areas and works with me to address these challenges. Because of her, I have grown to love playing the piano and can now play many beautiful musical pieces. I'd recommend The Music Scene to anyone who wants to learn to play the piano regardless of age or skill level.

I take voice lessons at the Music Scene with Mrs Hill once a week. I am a senior and I truly enjoy…read moreher teaching. She is very patient with me. Since I have been taking lessons she has taught me how to stay on pitch and remember my part. I have been able to stand before an audience to perform without getting afraid. I find the classes informative and the highlight of my week. Mrs. Bea.

There are times when one needs to attend an artistic event to reignite the soul…read more "Oh Sinnerman, where you gonna run to? Sinnerman, where you gonna run to? Where you gonna run to? All on that day" After heeding Nina Simone's call, THIS Sinnerman headed to the DuSable museum to see Muntu dance theater perform a tribute to Nina. I am not a fan of Nina, I have outgrown fan-dom. I am what some consider a fanatic. A devoted fanatic. In my 30 years of existence on this planet I have only come across a few people who are bigger fans of Nina than I am. Knowing my fanaticism well, the husband treated me to an afternoon of everything Nina. "Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Well I run to the river, it was bleedin' I run to the sea, it was bleedin' I run to the sea, it was bleedin' All on that day" I ran to see Muntu perform when I realized they were paying a tribute to Nina's protest songs. Anyone who is familiar with Nina's involvement in the civil rights movement knows that she wrote/ performed some of the famous songs during those trying times: Mississippi Goddam, Old Jim Crow, Pirate Jenny, and my all time favorite and the root of my nickname, Four Women. It is only appropriate that the tribute during Women's History month focused on Nina's fight for civil rights. The performance started with a dance number that invigorated my senses and excited me all over. Four men dancing to the energetic beat of African drums made the audience erupt in a thundering applause. The intro dance number was followed by four women performing Erets Zavat Chalav, one of the lesser known Nina's songs. Although it is not one of her protest songs, the artists at Muntu related it to the struggles of that time. Erets Zavat Chalav, a Hebrew song meaning "land of milk and honey" shows the allure of "promised land" during the struggle for equality. The Muntu creative team successfully and elegantly converted a religious song to show how the people fighting for equality at that time were hoping for the promised land flowing with milk and honey, just as described in the holy texts. Following on the heels of Erets Zavat Chalav was Sinnerman. Once again, the Muntu creative team took an old folk and religious song and related it to the current struggles for justice. They adeptly used Sinnerman to depict the injustices that happened, and continue to happen, during hurricane Katrina. All the sinnermen better be prayin' for the Lord to save them for what they did. Sinnerman was followed by my all time favorite, Four Women. The story of four Black women - aunt Sara, Saffronia, Sweet Thing, and Peaches. There were not many dry eyes in that auditorium after the performance. The performance made us feel the pain of four different Black women and their struggle to find acceptance during the old trying times. The four female dancers were phenomenal in depicting the four characters. "So I ran to the Lord I said, Lord hide me, please hide me please help me All on that day He said, child, where were you when you oughta been prayin'? I said, Lord, Lord, hear me prayin' Lord, Lord, hear me prayin' Lord, Lord, hear me prayin' All on that day Sinnerman you oughta be prayin' Oughta be prayin', Sinnerman Oughta be prayin', All on that day I cried - POWER!!!!!!!" And I prayed, I prayed to the Lord that the performance would never end. I am one of the least religious people on the planet and the performance made me pray. I prayed that Muntu dance theater will thrive and I get to see more of their performances. I have seen many dance performances, most of them are the kind that are beautiful to look at and make you feel happy. It is rare for a dance performance to make you feel a variety of emotions such as pain, suffering, anger, and joy. That is what happened to me, I felt all the emotions. My soul was reignited and my eyes couldn't cry anymore. Thank you, Muntu, for providing my version of "chicken soup for the soul". *wipes off few tears* (Sinnerman lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZiToJlsD7w)

I love the work and performances put on by the dance company!read more

I took drum lessons here for about 6 years and I miss it all the time. I would recommend this…read moreplace to anyone who wants to learn how to play music. They make it so comfortable to learn and play and they are open minded to what you want to learn. I took lessons briefly at a different place and the teacher wanted to teach me Disney songs probably because I was a girl, when i really wanted to learn Rock and Roll!!!! I started at the music school and could immediately tell i was in the right place, they let me play what i wanted and I learned so much. They are very reasonably priced and have flexible times for lessons. I know a ton of kids who have also had positive experiences. I love the music school!

I HIGHLY recommend the Music School to anybody interested in taking music lessons. All of the guys…read morereally know their music. Good atmosphere, great people, definitely worth the money.

My daughters have been dancing here for years. The staff is friendly and the teachers are awesome…read moreand they make everything welcoming!

My two and half year old daughter takes a "Tutu Fun" class once a week at Promise. The instructor…read moreis skilled in keeping the girls engaged and having fun while imparting actual dance skills.

Attended a couple of the Paint n Sip parties at Jenny's Steakhouse in Chicago Ridge IL. Had a…read moregreat time with Adriana! The party includes the canvas, paints, brushes and aprons. Adri takes you through step by step instructions and answers any questions you might have. She is fun, engaging and enthusiastic and we love her paint parties!!!!

Opening Night! June 13, 2014 is the official reopening of the old ITC Theater. A completely new…read morecompany and format. Tonight they gave a sample of the type of performances to be presented and provided details about the other offerings of the Speakers, Publishers & Authors Association. The event was free to the public. In general, the acting was fair with an exceptional light (name to be inserted once I recall it). They sound needs work, to be expected when you're new to a building. Hopefully it will be fine tuned sooner than later. Poor sound can ruin the entire production. The band was AMAZING! I would pay to hear them. I was not impressed by some of the singing. Missed notes and flat chords were noted here and there. The event felt more like a recital but I expect productions to be more professional and tuned. Tonight's event was laid back and conducive to mingling and discovering this new gem in Park Forest. Big shoes to fill for sure. The old ITC had variety and a host of great performers, many who are working in Hollywood today (Michael Shannon, to name one). SPAA Theater had a decent start tonight.

My daughter has been taking ballet and tap lessons here since she was 3 years old (she's now 6)…read more Excellent teachers, great management. Adorable and well-done recitals. We like this place! Affordable month-to-month fees.