I highly recommend energy kids to all parents with energetic kids!! Wonderful gymnastics coaches and staff. Plus, I love how clean the gymnasium is kept as well:) read more

We had a birthday party there and it was great! They helped set up, were friendly and involved. Most importantly my daughter and her friends had a great time! When booking the party, it said something about parties were only for kids 4 and older. My daughter was turning 4 so some of her friends were younger and some were older. I made sure to ask if it was ok and the manager said it would be fine. They did a great job involving all the kids ranging from 2-6! read more

Both my daughters go to NRG. The staff and facility here is amazing. They constantly are improving their programs and adding more to it. The waiting area for parents is great too. There is always a hum of conversation between admiring parents. They provide free Wi-Fi for those waiting also. Class's last between 45 min to an hour and a half depending on what level your child is. Both boy and girls classes are offered. This is the place to go in North Raleigh for any of your child gymnastic and cheerleading training. read more

eNeRGy Kidz - Dance Studios Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I agree with Jen's earlier review. We've had pretty bad experiences with this place. We have two girls, a toddler, and a girl who just turned four. My wife takes the toddler to toddler play time, but also has to take the four year old along. We were told when signing up that in general our older daughter wouldn't be able to play (that's reasonable) but that she could play for a few minutes. Well, once the classes started my wife was told that the older girl had to sit in the corner and couldn't do anything. Again, that's reasonable, but the staff was very rude about it, and my daughter left in tears. At they end they give all the kids stickers. If you know little kids, you know that stickers are like gold. Also, that they're very cheap. Well, my oldest daughter had to sit there and be passed over four-five times and finally gets a sticker. Again, I fully understand that she's not in the program, but would it kill them to be a little more inviting to the family and perhaps make an effort at some customer satisfaction? A sticker is like 3 cents, and that 3 cents could go a long way. Instead, we have a daughter almost in tears, and we'll be pulling out of the program, and considering other gyms as our girls grow up and look for us to invest some real money in gymnastics programs. The staff at NRG doesn't particularly seem to enjoy what they do and doesn't interact well with the kids, especially one of the "misses" in general (can't remember the name). They really need to turn it around, they're missing a huge opportunity at setting a good impression for those who will be customers later as the kids age. We sure won't. read more

We just started the Tiny Tumbler class for little ones under 2. It is so much fun for my little guy. He loved having the freedom to run around and explore everything. I really want to toss him into the foam pit but I'll wait until he is ready. The play structure with the slides and bridge turned out to be his favorite part of the gym. I am sure he will venture out into the trampoline area after he gets tired of sliding. It's a very clean facility with friendly staff. read more

We recently had a birthday party for my 4yr old girl. She had 9 of her friends attend, they all had such a fun time. The staff had several really fun courses set up ( more than the usual weekly class which made it special). The birthday girl was able to demonstrate the course before her friends went through. We have some great pictures. The staff took a coupe cool pictures of them in the foam pit too. We elected to set up our tables for food etc right outside of the gym which was convenient. The upstairs option would've been more private but this spot was better because parents could be setting up moving cake etc and while easily seeing the kids play. The only thing that concerned me ( and no fault of the facility) was during the tail end of our party and the other group coming in I wasn't watching the children close enough. The main entrance is right there, people coming and going, yes I'm a worrier... we really enjoyed it and everyone's children slept well that night ( early night , if not in car, ha) read more

I had searched and attempted to find a local gymnastics program where my son, who is autistic, could participate. The search was much more challenging than anticipated but I received several referrals to North Raleigh Gymnastics aka Energy Kidz. This was the only place that actually worked with us to find the right placement and instruction for him while not costing an arm and a leg for his session. Not only is the facility amazing, but I am above an beyond impressed with the professionalism and compassion shown by the instructors, owners and office staff of Energy Kidz. We are sincerely appreciative of our experience there and would highly recommend there facility. read more

Our 4 year old daughter has gone to gymnastics classes here since she was 2. She had fun and it was great for developing balance and solid gross motor skills. She recently expressed an interest in ballet, but is already doing ice skating and soccer (and we work full time) so our schedule is pretty nuts. I love the fact that we had the option to switch to ballet right away at the same facility without having to add an additional class (and monthly payment). We have liked all the instructors so far, but her ballet/jazz teacher (Ms. Emy) is so wonderful. She has the best energy and gets the girls so excited. My daughter talks about ballet non stop now, just loves it. Thank you all for your hard work. We really appreciate you! read more

My toddler is enrolled in a weekly class. She has a lot fun and is learning how to tumble. The facility is clean. The staff is friendly. The lobby has wi-fi. The little one enjoys going to her class and they change the activities that they do weekly. They offer a variety of class times so NRG is convenient as well. If you are looking for a gymnastics class for your child, I would encourage you to try it out. read more

My daughter has been going to camp here for the past 6 years. She is 11 and still LOVES this camp. As you know, kids interest in different activities wax and wane over the years but this is the one camp that she wants to do every year. The staff is great and Mr. Mike makes it all work! I would highly recommend this camp! read more

This is a review of the dance program and competitive dance program. It is wonderful. the dance program is still relatively new, and classes are small, which has so many advantages- the kids/teens get more attention, and get to know their teachers. the recitals are top notch. I have a 14 year old girl who has taken classes there for several years and is now on the competitive team. Energy Dance is a treasure. The main instructor (I believe she is the director of the program) Morgan, is a wonderful teacher and role model for the kids/teens. She emphasizes supporting one another and helps them build self-confidence- NEVER "talks down" to them. She challenges them, but also gives them ownership in what they are doing by, for example, letting them help pick the music they dance to for competitions and letting them help pick the costumes they wear. read more

We have been associated with the gym for many years. The owners are caring and very nice. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The gym and bathrooms are clean. They offer many different levels of classes. They do expect the parents to maintain a bit of watch and control over children in the waiting area as they are not a babysitting service and don't wish for anyone to get hurt. As a parent I appreciate this. This gym has been here for a very long time and has expanded because they are doing well and have many happy clients. Many people may not know, but they are also hosts to the Special Olympics in the North Raleigh area. I recommend it to anyone looking for gymnastics or related activities for their children. read more

Our son, Andrew, has spent three years at the gym - first in intermediate, then advanced gymnastics - and then two years on the men's competitive gymnastics team. He's had a wonderful experience and has learned so many skills. But, beyond that, he's learned how to perform like an athlete, manage himself like a smart young man and move fluidly in an adult environment. We've adored all of our coaches. They're supportive yet tough...structured yet fun. They are some of the finest men around and definitely the kinds of guys you want your son growing up to be like. Many thanks for a great experience. read more

Before I get into the details of this gym, I think I should outline my background and my experience with NRG. I was a member of the boys team at NRG for 7-ish years (the last two of them under Benji). After leaving NRG, I continued in the sport of gymnastics both as a gymnast and as a coach; I have now been coaching for 12 years and counting. What makes or breaks a gym is the coaching, and I simply cannot leave a positive review for a gym whose head coach is Benji. Of the 7 years I spent there, five were excellent and helped shape me into who I am today; the final two (under Benji) were miserable and demoralizing, and in retrospect it's a wonder my love for the sport survived those two seasons. Benji always has to have a whipping boy; that is, there is always one team member who he bullies relentlessly. No matter how hard this kid works, Benji will say they are lazy and pathetic ("pathetic" being one of his favorite insults to hurl at his students). No matter what this kid says, Benji will interpret every word out of their mouth as an affront to his authority. I saw this happen to a teammate, who eventually quit, then it happened to me until I left for another gym, then it happened to another teammate of mine after I left, and even seeing his team at meets afterwards it has always been pretty easy to pick out who the whipping boy is. He always has one. While some of this can perhaps be written off as an issue of coach/athlete compatibility, it is simply not acceptable for any coach to bully their gymnasts the way Benji often did. Under no circumstances should a coach be calling their athletes "pathetic," let alone doing so on a daily basis. Furthermore, the fact that he always has one, and when that one quits he immediately moves on to the next, suggests that these issues have little to do with the athletes and everything to do with the coach. It gives me some pain to leave this review, as the owners are wonderful people and I have nothing negative to say about them. However, I firmly believe that anybody with an apparently-pathological need to bully (such as Benji seems to have) should not be permitted to work with kids, and it is for this reason that I cannot recommend this gym to anybody. read more

CHEAP but DANGEROUS!!! STAFF is HORRID During our line up to enter the class, staff brought our attention to the fact that the children were not to be running around screaming in the time before classes begin, and that the children were not to be climbing on the chairs in the waiting area before classes begin. My issue is not with the climbing of the chairs as this is a safety issue and I do understand, however; my issue is with the expectation that "under 2 year olds" should be able to control their excitement enough to sit still and be quiet. This is not a realistic expectation of this age group! We were asked to keep our children quiet before class begins, mind you it is 915 am and the kids are excited and wound up as tight a jack in the box. Anyone that has ever had a child knows that this is a RIDICULOUS REQUEST!!! Hopping and skipping around the chairs of the waiting area, holding hands, hugging their friends, and a few squeals of delight is hardly an unruly child running amuck about the building! What you have here is NOT an issue of uncontrollable toddlers, but an issue of annoyance from the frigid staff of whom I have repeatedly observed an attitude that is icy at best! Called to speak with the owner regarding these comments as I felt pretty singled out and he was fumbling and as useless as a paper bag in a rain storm. The next day I called to request a refund and was informed by the office staff that the check had already been mailed, great, but was anyone planning to let me know??? The owner couldn't even be MAN ENOUGH to call me on the phone, send an email....nothing. This is BAD BUSINESS! All they want here is your money and I'm not sure what they spend it on as a lot of the equipment is in poor shape, and a $200 vacuum cleaner would certainly go a LONG way. You are better off spending a little more elsewhere for a cleaner, safer, more enjoyable experience! My 4 girls and I will take our money to The Tumble Gym in Wake Forest read more

I attend Zumba here on a regular basis...the place is always clean including bathrooms..no complaints here...

I think this place has entirely too many kids for the trainers to really give each child the attention need to learn gymnastics. I have an 8 year old daughter that's been there for two plus years. I'm not impressed with the progress. Staff behind desk is sometimes rude/unprofessional. read more

My two daughters, ages 10 and 12, go here. The 10 year old is in Gymnastics and the 12 year old in Dance. They both love it. I have had nothing but pleasant experiences here thus far. We are new to these classes, but my 10 year old has already moved up to the Intermediate class and is thrilled. I also like that any time you miss a class, for any reason, you have 90 days in which to make it up. You can also exchange a certain amount of missed days for enrollment in a Parent's Night Out or other special activity, which my girls are taking advantage of Friday night since we missed some classes due to vacations. It's a large facility with plenty of options, free wi-fi, great pricing, and staff who is engaged and attentive to the students. If anything was awry, my daughters would definitely let me know. Glad we found Energy Kidz...! read more