Copeland Mills has been absolutely wonderful for my family and I. They are the top dance school in…read morethe area and I would never go anywhere else! All of the instructors are degreed, and I've enjoyed being taught by every one of them! SO professional and a joy to watch all of their students.

My daughter went to Copeland for many years. This is the best dance school I could have ever taken…read moreher to. The teachers are professionals, they're educated, & they all have a passion that clearly resonates to all the students. They offer a wide range of classes for everyone, toddlers to grown ups. They also are very involved in the community and participate in many parades, and local outreaches; the main one being Disney World. If there is a setback, it would be the amount of money that could add up with tuition, dance uniforms, & props. Either way, this is the best dance school in Hampton Roads by far!

I can only speak for our experience with Mommy & Me, but I know the Zumba is wildly popular, too…read more I found Center Stage thanks to a daily deal site. My two year old daughter and I attended the Mommy & Me class and it was super fun. Compared to other Mommy & Me classes in the area, it is certainly the most affordable, only $40/6 week session. They offer dance classes for all ages. Everyone there was very nice, especially the owner, Stephanie. They are offering various summer camps and they work with the Manor Schools to provide classes during the school year. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerstagedancevb

My daughter and I love this place! The staff is nothing short of amazing!!…read more My daughter took her first ballet class last year. She then wanted to try hip hop so I put her in the summer camp for hip hop and she loved it. Well when the time came to re register her for fall classes, I took too long and the classes filled up. I wrote the staff explaining how much she really wanted to be in hip hop. Next thing I know I got an email confirming the hip hop registration. I love how involved the staff is with each and every student. I love that anytime I go in to pick my daughter up from class, it's nothing but positive enegery. I love this company and I dont ever see us leaving.

Gillian Johnson is a wonderful dance instructor. She taught us dance techniques and skills we had…read morenot learned before in ballroom and ballet. Thanks for your dedication in us.

I can confidently say that Gillian Johnson Dance Academy is simply THE best and most amazing school…read moreto train at in Virginia! Gillian Johnson holds high expectations, and Gillian Johnson role models the high elegance to the sky! This makes it inspiring, to see what kind of adult the students would like to emulate and to become-- whether trying to go professional or to to take elegance and aspiration for beauty and grace through life. Gillian Johnson teaches great technique coupled with these virtues. There is also so much friendship, love, and camaraderie in Gillian Johnson Dance Academy and in Gillian Johnson's style --it is what Gillian Johnson expects and models. Gillian Johnson is brilliant as an inspiration, caring & genuine. The atmosphere Gillian Johnson creates and the brilliance Gillian Johnson has, in producing full-length ballets. Gillian Johnson gives detailed, professional, honest, joyous, thorough, generous, sincere, and delightful instruction. Gillian Johnson Dance Academy provides wisdom and every muscle in detail strengthens, the tiny and big muscles as well the core. Gillian Johnson Dance Academy IS simply THE amazing school ANYWHERE! I am so happy to have trained in my youth at Gillian Johnson Dance Academy . . . Highly recommended! 5 stars!

Enrolled my daughter at Danceland about two weeks ago. I'm so impressed with the information about…read moreclasses offered and the willingness to work with my daughter to get her in the right class. They encouraged her to try out any class they offer for free. Her teachers are well trained and so sweet. The facility is really great, clean and bright with fun purple walls and real wood dance floors. I'm so glad we chose Danceland II!!!

Studio is very cliquey. Kids AND instructors seem more interested in being there to socialize than…read moredance. Definitely on the higher end of the tuition scale for dance studios despite more talking than dancing. I find it alarming when my child knows about the personal lives of her adult teachers. If you aren't going to spend thousands to competitively dance, then I suggest choosing another school, as girls who aren't part of the competitive team are treated as second-class citizens with much less opportunity to improve and it is damaging to their self-esteem. All in all, we are much happier at a different studio this year.

Bayside Rec has become my home away from home. From swim, to cardio, to lift, to basketball and now…read morea bit of pickleball. It's also a place of community where I now have friends. Cannot recommend Virginia Beach Rec centers more.

When my 11 year old Grandson comes from Brooklyn he doesn't want to go to the Beach. He wants to…read morego to the pool at the Rec Center. He loves it. That says it all about the pool. A wonderful benefit of my Medicare Supplemental plan is free access to lots of gyms, including the Rec Centers. So I get free cards without having to pay the city resident's annual fee. Recently my use has been limited to watching from the bleachers while my son & grandson swim. Also I love early voting at the Rec Center. In my earlier pre knee replacement days & before retiring I would walk to the Rec Center to both swim & use the machines in the work out room. The pool is great for water walking & other non impact exercises that I learned in a pre knee surgery physical therapy program at another facility. The machines in the weight room were also knee strengthening learned from previous Physical Therapy. Because of the swim teams & classes offered I learned the best time for the pool was when the Rec Center first opened for the day. There were always tons of people waiting for the door to open. The crowd mainly consisted of seniors who would go to the pool every day or do gym walking decked out in fashionable sweatsuits, probably widows or widowers trying to attract a new spouse. The Senior crew that chose the pool didn't interfere with any of my exercises. There was a group who spent their time in a circle treading water & gossiping. Since I knew a few I was invited to join, which I did from time to time. Those sessions provided me with all the scoop on everything happening In Bayside at the time. The crowd left when classes began, which gave me time to get home & ready for work. The weight room is well stocked with equipment on which one had to do a short training session before using. The early crowd there consisted of buff guys who wanted to work out before work. The Rec Center consists of much, much more. There are a plethora of classes ranging from Crafting to Yoga & Pilates, which I really should take advantage of. Workout groups are offered. There is a racquet ball court that seems very popular. Adjacent is a disc golf center. The very large indoor pool offers an open area, swimming lanes, diving section & much, much more. I wish it had built when my son was young & was on a nearby Bayside neighborhood swim team. The bleachers & lounging area outside the pool window wall offer a great view for parents to watch. It's such a wonderful facility to be in the neighborhood. Thank you Virginia Parks & Recreation.

Very nice community recreation center. Pickle ball leagues, rock wall, lots of activities for all…read moreage groups, recently remodeled swimming pool. Highly recommended.

Seatack has a BIG problem with the LEAKING ROOF, which has been a huge detriment on rainy days!…read more WHY is the city unwilling to care for the wonderful people at Seatack who want to play pickleball? I've seen the problem for the 6 months I've played there; some say it's plagued the gym for years! WHY is Seatack being ignored and the roof permanently fixed. Come on VB, do better!

Been trying to get in touch with them about summer camp. So far no response. It is extremely hard…read moreto get anyone on the phone.

Cancelled summer camp at the last minute in 2020. Covid was clearly a factor but waiting until the…read morelast minute and then citing a family issue in addition was ridiculous. The sudden news came with a promise that the multiple deposits could be moved to 2021 but they couldn't afford to refund my money. Pretty awful considering I then had to find 3 weeks of summer camp at the last minute for my two children with almost no notice and down a few hundred dollars. I email immediately that I would not put my trust In them for any future sessions, no response. So 2021 rolls around and I send numerous emails requesting my refund for the previous years camp hoping they can "afford" to return my 6 deposits rather than steal my money as a punishment for their business' poor performance- nope. They do not even acknowledge my emails. Pathetic. So I can't speak to what kind of service they might provide but beware giving them any deposits Bc if they decide to cancel your service- they'll collect your money with zero regret or ethical consideration. Being involved with other dance studios, I've never seen something more selfish or unprofessional.

I tried Yoga for the first time two years ago and I am so happy that my first experiences were at…read moreStudio Bamboo. They have been so welcoming, encouraging, and helpful! I have absolutely loved every experience I have had in the studio or practicing with one of their instructors at an event in the community. Most of my physical activity involves running and I am definitely not anywhere close to an advanced yogi. I enjoy it for the stretch and the gift of just being able to be somewhere totally in the moment without distractions. It really is a gift to myself that I don't give nearly enough. If I had time to add another activity onto my weekly schedule, I wouldn't hesitate to be a member. Thankfully, their drop-in process is easy and the ability to buy class packs makes it easy to come in whenever my schedule allows. I never feel like an "outsider" when I drop in, a vibe I have gotten from other studios. Peyton and Ann have been my favorite go-to instructors, but everyone has been wonderful in their own unique teaching style. I personally like a little humor in my yoga. They have so many varieties of classes for all levels of student. One day maybe I'll get adventurous and branch away from yin, restorative, foundations, and yoga for athletes classes. For now, that's where you will find me though- each class helps during a different point in my training cycle & year. This studio has a full bathroom with showers. They also already have everything you need to practice including straps, blocks, blankets, towels, and bolsters. They also have a handful of mats to borrow if you forgot one or are just giving yoga a try for the first time. When you enter the studio you first check in with the desk before putting your belongings in the cubbies directly across from the desk. The receptionists have always been friendly and helpful. There are three rooms, it is helpful to go ahead and ask which one your class will be in when you check in. They usually assume you already know- which maybe I should for some of the classes I've taken a few times. I still like to ask! This studio offers a huge variety of classes and class times. They have been perfect for a casual novice person like myself; but they also offer instructor training and advanced workshops. They have kids classes, barre classes, pilates, and probably a few others that I don't even know about! I've checked out a few other studios just to compare and this checks all the boxes and just feels like home every time I drop in for a class.

I am very grateful my first yoga experience has been in Studio Bamboo yoga, it is such a great…read moreexperience, I will have yoga lifestyle during all my life. I was a memeber during two years, but then covid came into our lifes... I can only say good things about Studio Bamboo. They are very friendly and welcome, there is a lovely environment and teachers are the Best. I loved Sammi Multiflow Saturday morning classes, they are so perfect for awaeking (music was included). Katarina sessions were deep and introspective, she used to work with breaths and sounds. The place is very nice and 10/10 clean. Changing rooms, restrooms, classes were always impeccable. It might help that everyone might leave the shoes in the entrance. They have material in case you needed it. They use to offer matts, blocks, straps, etc. but at the end if you are going frequently you will bring your own matt. I just want to thank you, every class I took was different and perfect. Such and interior and exterior development.

So I did a thing yesterday. It was a lot of fun. I have never done pole dancing although my…read morefriends threw the years have tried to get me to go. Welp I finally gave in. This is not super easy but it's totally doable. This is great for a confidence booster for us ladies and tons of fun. I would definitely be trying this again and bringing more girls from my circle. I already started lining them up as soon as I left the studio. Don't forget to choose a fun name for your self. #bigred

HAD AN EFFING BALL! This was my FIRST pole dancing class. Obviously I was in the Pole 1 class with…read moreExotica. I LOVED HER ENERGY!!! She was very fun, knowledgeable, and patient. I was nervous at first coming in, but had the best time for my Galentines Day! She made us feel comfortable and sexy! Great instructor, great gym, awesome facility. WILL BE BACK! I will master the pole!