We took first-dance lessons with Alex at Simply Ballroom in Omaha, and he was amazing. He made us…read morefeel comfortable right away, broke everything into simple steps, and helped us look confident without feeling overwhelmed. What surprised us most was how fun it was, it turned into a genuinely great date night we looked forward to each week, and we'll probably come back just for fun. Highly recommend Alex to any couple!

We cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for Alex and Rachelle's exceptional talent in producing a…read moretruly memorable evening! TWICE! After our experience with Simply Ballroom in October 2022, for my daughter and her husband's wedding, we were confident in what Simply Ballroom could provide for our wedding. They surpassed any expectations we may have had by leaps and bounds. They were organized, efficient and worth every penny! Alex and Rachelle's creativity, dedication, and passion for our wedding and reception was truly spectacular! They were professional, patient, and fun. Becoming involved in working smoothly with everyone, taking our ideas, and making them work. They think things through and are prepared for changing circumstances. Simply Ballroom is an outstanding company to work with. They provided our DJ/MC Services, Cold Spark Fountains, Lighting, Photo Booth, and the Memory Book. All these services were remarkable. The one service I wasn't prepared for was the coordination services. We did not have a wedding coordinator, and trying to do all this ourselves was overwhelming. We turned those duties over to Rachelle and boom, done. And done well!! Their professional capability enabled them to smoothly match the energy of the changing atmosphere, advise us on the flow of events and they created the perfect playlist. Alex and Rachelle communicated clearly and frequently. This allowed for a relaxed, smooth, and completely low-stress day and evening. Simply Ballroom was, and is, an exceptional company to work with. We will always highly recommend all their services! Please check out Simply Ballroom's Facebook posts from June 14th to see some of their incredible work! "Simply Ballroom provided DJ & Photo Booth Services for our second wedding this past Sunday at The Caboose in Red Oak Iowa for Mr. & Mrs. Johnson. This was a very special wedding for us considering we provided DJ services for the bride's daughter last October. The weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding, and it was such a great turnout! Thank you again for trusting us with another wedding in your family. We can't wait to see you all again!"

We had a great night getting to watch the Christmas Carol at the Omaha Community Playhouse. I do…read moreforget how small and limited the seating is there, so be prepared to be close. It was very comfortable in there, I was prepared for it to be either too cold or too hot since it had been snowing. Intermission allowed time for the restroom and to get a drink/snack with plenty of time to make it back to your seats.

We had a great time seeing A Christmas Carol here. It was my first time at OCP, but this play is an…read moreOmaha tradition and for good reason. Buying the tickets was a breeze over the phone and we picked up the tickets at will call the night of the show with no issues. Parking was a breeze, there's plenty of space in the lot. Even after heavy snow storm the day before, it was clear. The theatre and playhouse was decorated beautifully for Christmas, trees all around and lit garland, it was magical. There were 2 bars, but had really long lines if you didn't get there quickly enough. They had specialty drinks, non alcoholic options, coffee and cocoa, and some sweet treats. I had to get a coffee at intermission and it was only $2, a great deal! They had Mrs Cratchit's coffee which was coffee + Bailey's, which would've been fun too. The play was wonderful! I even teared up at the end when Scrooge became a nice person. All the actors were incredible, and the children were so precious, they all worked hard to put on a good performance. The theatre itself had comfy seats, a decent amount of leg room, and felt roomy even though it's a small venue (500ish people). On the way out, we all got to take home a special Christmas bread from Rotella's, I can't wait to dig into it!

The Shelterbelt is an intimate little theatre which allows you to be never further than 15 feet…read moreaway from the stage. The plays are all written by local writers and have local actors as stars. I haven't been in recently but used to frequent this spunky little place. It has such a great feel to it. And, it's almost next door to California Tacos, so you can have dinner there first!

I went to a wonderful play Untitled - that is running until Mid February- I love the neighborhood…read moreand the Shelterbelt itself. the play was excellent and the people there included you instantly and made you welcome and part of the Omaha theater community right away. the theater itself they just repainted and it was lovely seeing the history of the building honored. it was a fantastic evening as the play rolled out in front of me- with the rest of the house laughing. they support local artists and I believe that is very important. Please patronize the Shelterbelt and other local Omaha venues. we want them around for generations to come! I also had dinner at California tacos and more.. fantastic Saturday night!

Mary Lorraine's Dance Center love this place and all three of my kids do too! Been coming here for…read moreyears now and we are very happy with the structure Mary provides for our children. Dont know why Ive never posted a 5 star before! 10 stars

My girls have been dancing here for over 11 years now. Mary Lorraine has a wonderful program,…read morethat has taught my girls the art of dance over several different genres. The studio has trained and experienced instructors and their love for dance shows in their instruction. My girls are not just a number here, they are a part of a dance family. Mary Lorraine truly values that family environment in her studio. If you are looking for a studio that pays attention to detail and focuses on teaching proper movement, then you will LOVE this studio. Another great thing about this studio is they are selective with the types costumes chosen for recitals or competitions. My girls have never had a costume that I've felt was inappropriate for their age.

I went to a burlesque show at the 40th St. theatre the other night and as a venue it still stands…read moreout in my mind. It's very charming and I believe over 100 years old. There are lots of little touches here and there that are very unique and a nod to the past. I love the creaky wood floors and they've done an excellent job of keeping as much of the original architecture and building intact. You definitely feel like you're stepping into a bygone era. They had a full bar and very decent drink prices. I would definitely rent out this venue if I needed a space in the future.

If you're into eclectic, unique, one-of-a-kind places (like I am), this venue gets 5 stars for…read moreatmosphere, decor and spaces. Depending upon your event, there are a couple of areas to choose from, and the outdoor space is simply beautiful. What made this review a 3 instead of a 5 is two things: 1) Parking. It's on-street and not plentiful near the venue. When I attended, I did a terrible thing (because I got so frustrated with driving around the blocks for parking); I parked on the sidewalk. Not the best choice, I admit. Now I know to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of any event there. 2) The chairs. HORRIBLE. I attended a theatrical production as part of the Great Plains Theatre Conference. Including announcements, the production lasted 90 minutes--90 excruciating minutes. To make sure it wasn't just my reaction, I looked around. What I discovered was an audience of so many people moving, bending, adjusting, and re-adjusting in their seats. It's as if the owners of 40th Street said, "What are the cheapest, most uncomfortable chairs on the planet? Yep! Let's buy those!!" If you attend an event here in which you will be sitting for longer than 20 minutes, bring a seat cushion with you. If you've read some of my other reviews, you'll note that I'm unforgiving when it comes to uncomfortable seating. This venue had the worst by far. The owners should eat their own dog food and sit in those chairs for at least half an hour just to experience what their guests are experiencing. That said, if you're looking for a place to hold an event--and you want something out of the ordinary and memorable--I recommend 40th Street Theatre. If you're a business and want a get away event where your employees can have some nosh and network, I think it's great for that. Standing, chatting, mixing, mingling--40th Street Theatre hits a home run for that.