Creation Dance is a family owned business, who really care about the children that go there. They…read morework hard with each and every child and share in their excitement of accomplishments. My daughter has only been going there a little over a year and her goal was to master the cart wheel. Now she can not only do a cart wheel,but she has learned front and back walk overs,head springs and just last night she did her first back flip all on her own. She also takes ballet and jazz and amazes me every day with what she has mastered. Besides the fun she is having she is staying in shape and learning to never give up on herself. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a dance studio for their child. They are very affordable and really care about their students.

From the owner: Now offering daytime dance lessons! Mommy and Me, Preschool, Homeschool and Special Needs classes…read moreare open. Ask about our affordable unlimited plans and family rates starting at just $25/mo! We still offer our regular rec and competitive classes as well. These include tap, hip hop, tumbling, ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe and technique. Learn from nationally certified instructors with over 50 years of experience. All ages and levels welcome!

We LOVE Miss Laura's School of Dance. Our daughter danced competitively and recreationally for…read moremany years before we moved away. I am convinced the reason her dance level and skills are attributed to the caring and motivating staff at MLSD. The teachers really care about and love the kids! Definitely the best in the Peoria area!

This is the only place in the area that offers adult classes! I couldn't even find a studio in the…read moreChicago area that offered adult classes in ballet, jazz, lyrical, hiphop, tap, etc. You pay $15 per class or $100 for 10 classes. It's on a drop-in basis so you don't have to register/sign up. You don't even have to go every week! I wanted to go every week, but things keep coming up so we've had to skip some weeks. It's just perfect for a working/busy adult that wants to learn some dance or get some exercise. The people that work there are pretty great too :) They're all so nice

Best dance studio in Peoria. Peoria Ballet has more than just ballet. It has. Jazz, tap, modern and…read morecontemporary and musical theater dance!!!

I've had children taking classes at Peoria Ballet for several years, and despite the many changes…read morein leadership we've seen, the students are always the top priority. The academy takes students from very young all the way to pre-professional and even adult beginners. They offer ballet, tap, jazz and modern. The instruction is top-notch and there's a great community of parents that pitch in and help get things done. I'd like to think that even once my kids are grown and graduated from Peoria Ballet I'll still be happy to volunteer my time to help this wonderful place fulfill its mission for years to come.

I've been going to Farrell's since October 2011 and have been holding off on reviewing it till I…read morewas sure about what I wanted to write, but I think I'll finally give it a shot. I'm going to tell you what it is, and then why I like it. What is it?: Farrell's isn't your standard gym, and it isn't your standard approach to a fitness plan. The program is a mixture of kickboxing and resistance training. Monday-Wednesday-Friday is kickboxing, and Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday alternates between Upper and Lower body band resistance training. The classes are 45 minutes, and you pick a time to show up 6 days a week. I chose the 5am class, but there are many options. When you first join Farrell's you are enrolling in the 10 week transformation program. Everyone that you see in Farrell's has gone through the 10 week program. This includes the people working behind the counter and all of the instructors. The instructors aren't personal trainers, they are just normal people that have gone through the program. When they aren't instructing, they're working out right next to you. You get a coach that's in your class for the whole 10 weeks to help you stay motivated and answer any questions you may have. There are 3 fitness tests during those 10 weeks. At the end of the 10 weeks the most improved male and female of each 10 week program wins $1,000. Seriously. With your enrollment you get a nutrition/workout manual, boxing gloves, and hand wraps. When I signed up it was about $360 for the 10 week session. What to expect: The first Saturday you will go to Farrell's for orientation. Your body will be measured. This includes body weight, BMI, and dimensions. They will take a before picture (Guys in shorts, ladies in shorts and tank/bikini). You will also do a step test to get your heart rates, and a reach test to check your flexibility. You will see how many situps and pushups you can do in a minute. Finally, you will run 1 mile outside. All new members do this. You will meet your coach and all of the new 10 weekers that will be in your class and going through the program with you. The nutrition program is explained to you, as well as how to put on your wraps and what to expect when you start the workouts. The first couple of weeks of workouts are focused on teaching the new 10 weekers the form and techniques of kickboxing and resistance training. The expectation is that you don't know anything about kickboxing or bands. The pace is slow and there are plenty of FIT members (graduates of the 10 week class that continue the program) that will help you and answer questions. You will be sore, and you will be tired, but everyone picks it up fairly quickly. As the 10 week program progresses, the workouts get more involved. With kickboxing you add in combinations of kicking and punching, aerobic sets in between combos, and 'fun fridays' that really push you. For resistance training you add circuits, drop sets, and super sets. At 5 weeks you take another fitness test to check your progress. The final test is at 10 weeks. There is a completion celebration that weekend when the winners are announced and everyone can appreciate their results. Why I like it: So if you've made it this far, the question is probably "So is this worth my time and money? Does it work?". My answer is unequivocally yes. During my 10 week session, I lost 20.5lbs. I'm much stronger. I shaved 1:30 off my mile time. I got great results, and so did most of the others in my session. I've tried some things in the past, but there are some reasons why I think this worked for me. First, staying motivated while working out is hard for me. This program kept the workouts interesting, and you had a support structure built in to get you to come to class. Everyone there is normal, and you don't have any of the gym rats or super buff people that often intimidate others. The $1,000 prize also provided motivation. I did not win the prize, but I felt that I could, and many others were in the same place. Like I said, everyone had great results. Second, the nutrition program wasn't a 'diet'. The program allowed you to still eat things you liked, but got you thinking about eating smarter. This is honestly where most of my weight loss probably came from. The meal plans and recipes made it easy to do, and even if you don't stick to it 100%, you'll still see some results. Finally, this program is fun. Kickboxing feels great, and the program makes it enjoyable (yes, enjoyable) to wake up at 5am. The way the program is set up you get to know and like the people you work out with. When you miss a day, people comment that they missed you at class. They motivate you to push harder and keep it fun. Farrell's worked great for me, and I've recommended it to everyone I know. If you're looking for something different from the normal gym, try this. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.