Debut Dance

(1 review)

3.5 mi

Every time I watch our girls I can't help but to think how classy they look. The team here does an…read moreexcellent job teaching and empowering young women to be bold and beautiful. I am so thankful to have chosen this place for my daughter. This is where you send your daughter if you see them in the nutcracker, not a trashy music video. Thanks so much for what you women do here raising women of tomorrow.

From the owner: - Dance Studio - Professional Dance Instruction…read more- Pre-School Through Adults - Boutique Connected To Dance Studio With Tights, Leotards and Aerial Silks Products: - Leotards - Tights - Dance Shoes Services: - Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Hip Hop - Lyrical - Acro - Pointe Brands: - Capezio - Bloch - Body Wrappers - Motionwear Location Facts: Located On The Bus Route and Within Walking Distance Of Several Elementary Schools

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All The Way Up Studio

(1 review)

2.1 mi

I absolutely loved the classes and the teachers really know how to teach. Having never done this…read morebefore they worked on my skill, confidence and brought a sense of community into this for an absolute beginner where it made me feel comfortable.

From the owner: Hip Hop Choreography and breaking (breakdance) classes.read more

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Life's Your Stage Dance Company

9.0 mi

My daughter has been going here for five years and we have loved seeing her perform! We can tell…read moreshe loves what she is doing and that is because of the amazing teacher: Liz her teaching etiquette and style really helps her understand what to do, we have loved her being at this studio and will continue for many years!

My daughter has loved taking dance classes from Liz. She is fun, professional and low stress! We…read morelove the philosophy of this dance company too! Highly recommend!

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University of Iowa Youth Ballet and Community Dance School

7.1 mi

This place is amazing. It teaches you everything you need to know to succeed. Along with that the…read moreteachers are incredible and the students are always hard at work. I am a better dancer because of this place. It really should be the best dance school in Iowa.

I didn't want to be a dance mom. That's no secret, really…read more I'm not sure why exactly-- maybe the glitz and glam of nowadays recitals that blow up my social media feeds a few times of year? Perhaps bad memories of a chunky preschool version of me crammed in a satin white leotard with bunny ears, a cotton tail and a forced smile? Been there, done that. It wasn't for me. But then my three year old saw Leap! and I couldn't say no to those big brown eyes that lit up at the mention of dance. So, I did my research. I wanted to scratch her dance itch without fully submerging my barely a preschooler into the dance world. I came across the UofI Youth Ballet & Community Dance page. And that was all she wrote. We have taken part in Wee Dance (2-3 year old toddlers with a parent), Creative Dance 1 (4 year olds) and soon to be, Creative Dance 2 (5-6 year olds). Every teacher has been kind and approachable. Every pianist has been absolutely phenomenal to listen to. Every half hour session has been left with a smile. Fun has been had, skills are slowly developing and best yet, Cora is always SO excited to go. The director, Miss Kathryn, is very responsive with any questions or concerns. She actually has filled in a class or two when I teacher was out sick, ballet shoes and all. Pricing seems fair. Classes are offered on a both during the week and on the weekend. The sessions are by the semester. Littles don't have recitals which I am kind of thankful for... there's no crazy costumes or dress codes. Classes are offered from 2 to adult-- ranging from creative, modern, jazz, yoga, exercise to ballet. Parking is terrible! OMG. But that's an Iowa City thing. I recommended avoiding the IMU Ramp (most narrow death trap known to man) and parking in the IMU lot, just across the street. Annnnd lets be honest, Halsey Hall has seen better days. It's old and dated. It is not air conditioned (though its six shared studios thankfully are)! Check them out all you (not-ready-to-be) dance moms of Iowa City :)

The Dancer's EDGE

21.3 mi

Just attended one of Dancer's Edge Recital performances. It was excellent! Beautiful music,…read morecostumes, and choreography. The students were amazing! Highly recommend this dance school!!

State of the art studio and staff is 100% passionate about dance and teaching. I would highly…read morerecommend The Dancer's Edge to any family thinking about enrolling their sons and/or daughters into dance.

Villas at Stoney Point

(3 reviews)

15.8 mi

Incredibly supportive group of women who love to dance. Even if you've never danced before, you are…read morewelcome here. Burlesque/ Cabaret style dance offered. Plus they have hip hop workouts which are really challenging. Think burpees, push ups, cha cha planks. A showcase for family and friends follows each approximately one month session which you may or may not chose to be a part of. Sign up for a Saturday teaser class to experience what it's all about via Facebook. Love this place!

It's not just an amazing workout (any of the classes!), it's about the camaraderie with incredible…read morewomen from all walks of life and the confidence you never knew you had. The hardest part is overcoming your initial fears and giving it a try. Women are always so surprised at how fun dance can be even if you're inexperienced like me!

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Prestige Dance Studio

(1 review)

19.6 mi

I searched the CR area looking for the right dance studio for my daughters. I left a message at…read morePrestige which was promptly returned by the owner, Jess. She was more than happy discussing classes, class times to meet our schedules, fees, etc. When classes started, I was more than pleased with the professionalism, communication, expectations, facility and instructors. Prestige...dream, dance & achieve!

TC Dance Club Intl

13.7 mi

Started dance lessons at TC Dance Club on Valentine's Day, and stayed on! The one on one couples'…read morelessons are great, and we learned a ton! Weekly group class has also been really fun, and the special events are great too. We had very little ballroom dance experience at all, but now can fairly confidently move around a dance floor with several different dance steps. A great way to leave everything outside and spend time learning something new with someone you care about. Highly recommend!

Very good time. I needed to learn a dance for a Father / Daughter dance at wedding. Very self…read moreconscious of my 2 left feet. I was made to feel comfortable and the instructions were easily explained and shown. Excellent choice if looking to learn to dance.

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AirFX Trampoline Park

3.7

(38 reviews)

21.0 mi

We've come for 5 years and have always had a great experience. The owner (or manager) is amazing…read moreand has come to me of her own volition to ask me how she could improve the space to be more inclusive of neurodivergent kids. Never has this ever happened in any other establishment. We also had 2 birthday parties there that both went great! The party hosts are proper hosts, super helpful and attentive. If you are a parent of young kids you know how crucial having that help is. All the staff knows my son by sight and are always welcoming and really tolerant and patient with my AuDHD son who constantly runs into every place he isn't supposed to. We feel like family here. I haven't gone on a hectic day (intentionally) so I can't speak to the rule enforcement on those days, but I can say that I have seen the strictness vary depending on the vibe, age, and amount of kids there. I appreciate this because it's annoying to have to parent other people's older kids around safety if they are being too rowdy around the little ones. They're all still just kids, though! The only improvement they could make is adding a slide or 2, but maybe that is in the future! Who knows! The most important thing to me is the intention and advocacy I have seen in management. Keep it up!

Had the best birthday party experience here for our besties 5th birthday. We had a two hour party…read morewindow which included an hour of free play, pizza party, private party area, setup/clean up and access to everything. They have a fun little kid zone for toddlers under 48". Trampolines, games, foam pits, ninja warrior style obstacle courses, lots and lots to do for all ages. (Parents included) The service and team members were wonderful and friendly. I would highly recommend for your event or just a fun family friendly night out.

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Colonial Bowling Lanes

3.4

(36 reviews)

9.0 mi

We met up with another family to go bowling and our kids (and us parents) had a blast here!…read more It was brightly lit, the music was family friendly, the prices were reasonable. We ordered some pizzas a couple pitchers of soda and everyone had an awesome time. We'll be returning in the future!

I have grown up in Iowa City and since I was born, I remember Colonial Bowling Lanes being around…read more I've been to Colonial Bowling Lanes a handful of times in my life and have never had a bad time. Whether bowling or miniature golfing or just meeting friends for a drink and playing on the arcade machines, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers a variety of activities for all ages. They also have a small kitchen inside for guests to order food. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend everyone to check out bowling or miniature golfing at Colonial Bowling Lanes! Good times!!

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North Liberty Pool

3.7

(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

We have been going to the pool over 20 years My son is handicapped and a very happy kid full of joy…read moreand happiness He is being discriminated against Happieness is not a crime we have been dismissed and my son has done nothing wrong We are going to look into a different pool who actually is inclusive

I would like to preface this review with a statement I heard my six-year-old exclaim upon the ride…read morehome from the North Liberty pool. "Mom this is the best pool I have ever been to, My expectations were shattered and I had the most gratifying experience I have ever had at an aquatic center" On a more personal note, I can attribute the saving of my marriage to the incredible staff at the pool, the way they were watching my child while he swam rekindled my love for my family as I saw the love the guards had for the other patrons. My child had had always been troubled and I admit that I did do a great job of disciplining him, however the swift responses by the guards when my sweet boy stepped out of line were magnificent and forever changed his attitude towards authority. The only complaint I can ever possibly think of would be the concessions stand lack of soft serve ice-cream and the indoor pools lack of a hot tub, however the pool's temperature is always at an acceptable temperature so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Although the pool does not have a hot tub, the other amenities more than make up for it. The slides had my children in utter elation after their first ride. We had just finished planning out trip to Disney World, but after our trip to the pool our children insisted that they had already been to the happiest place on earth. We immediately cancelled our plane ride and plan on coming back daily. The diving boards were like no other we had ever experienced, and the ropes felt like an excursion through a tropical rainforest. Finally, the bucket. Let me tell you about the bucket. There we were, waiting as the bucket filled with water. As it started to tip, I could feel the fear, joy and excitement coming from my kids' minds. After the many gallons of water rushed over our heads, I actually had become younger. I am convinced the water at this pool comes from the fountain of youth. Another lifechanging experience I had at the pool was when my mother passed out in the parking lot, a lifeguard sprinted over, backflipped over the fence, and immediately, with just their presence, resituated her, and healed her broken hip, she also appeared much younger. The incredible management at the pool is easily seen with their swift response to any and all complaints, even those coming from the Facebook group "North Liberty Moms" Which if I am being honest, paints the picture of the pool and their staff in an unaccreted and unfriendly light. The PH level of the pool is so incredible, I thought I was swimming in filtered drinking water, the water felt refreshing on my skin and took away all my wrinkles. Strangely enough the scar I had had since a child miraculously healed with just two minutes in the water due to the pools incredible healing properties, and the incredible watchful eyes of the lifeguards. I could write a book about all the incredible experience I have had at the pool. however, my kids are already begging to go back so I must leave now to take them, even though it will be a long three-hour drive.

Palmer's Family Fun

4.4

(8 reviews)

67.3 mi

Good family fun at a reasonable price. Lots of choices on what to do and stay awhile…read more Friendly staff and light drinks or snow cones to cool off. Kids had a blast.

My kids love this place! Batting cages, "jumpy pillow," go-carts, driving range, mini golf, laser…read moretag, soft archery (not sure what to call it) .. lots of other things. this place has something for everyone. Very laid back atmosphere and has rarely seemed overcrowded. Kept clean and pricing is very reasonable. Support local!