Beautiful, welcoming, clean & airy dance studio- in Takoma Park-steps away from busyboys and poets…read more The main studio has windows and benches so if you want to hang or peek in on a class you can. Master teacher Papa Assane: (Kankouran West African Dance) is internationally known and recognized, holds weekly African dance and drum classes & I'm here for it! It's a great workout and a great place to connect. Very active with a wonderful sense of community.

I went to the Saturday Moves class with my two children of 5 and 7. We all enjoyed it very much…read more It is scheduled for 90 minutes, but the time flew by. Matthew was a fun, energetic, patient teacher. Even when my kids and a few others were running around, it did not bother him one bit. I really enjoyed partnering with my son and daughter to create a dance or set of movements. You do not have to be an experienced dancer to enjoy the class, as the movements are very easy to follow and create. I broke into minimal sweat and felt like I had completed a light workout after 90 minutes. Good for all ages and levels or fitness. This is a good class for families, seniors, and kids all at the same time.

I love this community of dancers! That's what is so awesome about it. The people here are good…read morepeople that care about each other, they bring in amazing guests for workshops, they offer virtual classes too! I have also noticed that you will learn about the history and culture on the dance style, and it's very thorough. That is so important because it gives you more understanding and context of where the movement comes from and how it was used.

I'm blown away by the the classes and hospitality The…read morequality and devotion of the teachers amazes me.

We had the BEST time in our private lesson with Amina. She taught our group of beginners how to…read moredance. After just 1 1/2 hours we were able to do a spirited routine together. What a thrill! She's a fabulous teacher with such positive energy. Thanks for a memorable evening!

Excellent teaching skills. Classes are small so a lot of opportunities to watch you and correct…read moreyour movements if needed.

Literally the best dance studio ever. The studio has a main large room when you first walk into the…read morespace as well as a smaller room. This allows for different classes to occur at the same time. There are different packages that you can sign up for in terms of how many private classes you want to take. By being a student of the studio, you are also able to participate in group classes as well (generally there are 3 Newcomers or Pre-Bronze group dance classes a week, great for beginners). The instructors are absolutely phenomenal. They are knowledgeable, extremely friendly and supportive, and constantly encourage us and themselves to improve our dance skills. In fact, they engage in continuing education by going to dance competitions and learning from others as well. At this studio, you'll rotate dance instructors which is great so that you get experience with different dance styles and tips from different people. My husband and I started dance class as a way to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. We had never properly danced before and our bodies just don't "go with the flow." But...the instructors helped us get more comfortable with dancing and now it's become a shared hobby of ours! After the wedding, we decided to continue going to dance class to continue skill building in a supportive environment that pushes us out of our comfort zones. We've learned all sorts of dance styles - club swing, single swing, triple swing, foxtrot, waltz, merengue, bachata, rumba, salsa, tango, cha cha, and tons more. We can't wait to see our dance journey continue to evolve!

My husband and I were looking for something to do together and I think we found it!…read more This location seems a bit bizarre because it is in a professional building but I think it works. They have a ton of space for dancing which is really all you really need to worry about. We went for a free introductory session where we learned the basics of the foxtrot, waltz, and foxy in about 45 minutes and we had one on one treatment with an instructor. They will talk to you after the session to try to get you to sign up but they did not pressure us and they give an introductory discount which I think is reasonable. Once you sign up for one on one sessions, you are also able to take group sessions and parties which is a pretty good deal! The staff was super helpful and so hospitable. Overall a great experience as we are looking forward to making this part of our weekly date nights!

This dance studio is super cute!! All the staff are friendly and know how to do their jobs. Classes…read morealways start on time which i absolutely love. They have things for purchase and they all just so adorable. We started out with a mommy and me class to get her warmed up and ready for class by herself come September. Classes Are not to big so that allows the teachers to get to know the students. I would definitely recommend this studio to all families.

I am so ridiculously disappointed with our experience here. The owner was so nice during our first…read moreinquiry into the program. I really thought that this would be a great place for my kids. I WAS SO WRONG. The very first time that I had a question, I received a very rude and condescending email from Melissa (the owner). I couldn't understand why my question upset her so much and tried to reach out to her but was repeatedly redirected to other managers. My daughter was called out in front of the group and embarrassed. The choreography for the hip hop class was horrible. The whole experience was absolutely terrible!! I've removed my children from their program and I want everyone to know how awful these people treated me and my family.

I take classes for adults and recommend them highly. The school is very dynamic and students had a…read moregreat Winter Showcase performance at St. Jerome Institute in December 2023. In addition to classes, the Spring of 2024 includes several exciting events which are motivational and fun.

From the owner: Founded in September 2021, The Berwyn Ballet School is committed to providing quality classical…read moreballet training with an emphasis on ballet etiquette and passion for movement to create well- rounded dancers. Committed to excellence in ballet education Why The Berwyn Ballet School? -Maintains industry standards based on latest research -Leaders in the field of ballet education -Learning center for teachers-in-training -Multiple locations to include state-of-the-art NEW Home Studio -Flexible & Affordable Options -Values community, family and faith in a welcoming environment -Every child matters and is supported through individualized tracks & programs -Strives to make dance accessible in local community through outreach

It was a mix of positive and negative experiences; that's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of zero…read morestars in my review. We attended a one-week dance intensive, and while the classes were well-structured and one teacher accommodated our schedule. However, I must address an unfortunate incident that occurred during my recent visit that made me change my mind about joining this school. The owner, Miss Shannon, displayed aggressive and rude behavior towards me and other parents (mostly me) during pick-up time, in front of teachers and students, which made me uncomfortable and negatively impacted our overall experience. I'm concerned about potential future treatment and whether the owner and teachers will be supportive and approachable. Despite the administration's claim of a positive atmosphere, I haven't experienced this from the owner or had a positive attitude from her since the beginning of enrollment, when she wasn't welcoming at all when I arrived 10 minutes late to our initial evaluation meeting.

The owner is horrible and lacks customer service. They changed to online classes and are charging…read morethe SAME amount for lessons. For students that couldn't keep up with the change in format, parents just pay for no reason. Really disappointing business practices.

I decided I wanted to learn salsa and this was the closest dance studio that offered 1-on-1 dance…read morelessons. I signed up for 4 weeks of lessons/1 lesson a week just to test this studio out. The instructor was amazing. I will give it to her. She can move, dance, and is extremely talented, however, I thought her way of teaching was not easy to follow. She did not know how to explain very well and showed frustration if you did not get a step correct. She did not have any enthusiasm. I had to use my camera phone to take a short clip of some advanced steps and moves because she just could not teach it. Also, I just didn't feel her passion ... it wouldn't hurt for her to put a smile on her face and pretend to like what was doing. All in all, it was an OK experience. I would definitely NOT go back for more lessons. There are tons of amazing dancers out there but what separates the EXCEPTIONAL dancers from the rest would be their ability to teach especially when they are operating a dance studio. I did not show up for my last salsa lesson because of bad road conditions due to snow and she never bothered to call and reschedule. It wasn't that easy to get in touch with her so I just never bothered to get my last lesson in. She didn't care because she had pocketed my money anyway.

Eleanor Pernia Studio of Dance is a horrible TINY space where parents think that their child is…read moregetting great instruction, but they are not--instead they are getting ripped off. PROS NONE CONS The owner Ms. Pernia is very sneaky in her business practice, and she smiles like she is friendly, but she is a fake just out to make a buck. Owner and some instructors are frequently disrespectful without provocation. They force you to make your purchase right there and do not allow you to shop around for items--mandatory items of dance are at 600% mark up! Teachers are awful and if you do get blessed with a good one she will not last! The studio is a sham: they undress right where you wait and sit, everyone can see it all, and the studio is so so small. They force you into these big buck $$$ outfits, shoes all for something ridiculous and in the end the order "never arrived on time". Ya, right. So the poor kids do a show with whatever they have and are crushed. She could care less. Stay away at all costs.

Awesome studio. My daughter has been coming here since she was a tiny little thing. She is now 12…read moreand still loving it. Would definitely recommend this place.

My daughter has been dancing with Making Moves Dance Collective since she was 2 and she loves it…read more The teachers and staff are caring, patient and enthusiastic with kids. They also host many events for the kids throughout the year just for fun and that's great. I look forward to the recitals every year. Cute costumes and choreography. Perfect place to enrich your child with dance.

This place has improved over the years. Looks like they are redoing some green surrounds and…read morebunkers soon too. I heard rumors they are redoing their fairways next year as well. Affordable memberships considering the area. I have friends who have been members for years and still enjoy it. The golf course is really solid. They have a great mixture of holes. A couple of drivable par 4s and all the par 5s are reachable from certain tees. Two tough par 3s on the back that can make or break a round. Green surrounds are tough if you're in the wrong spot. The greens themselves are always in fantastic shape. They are severely sloped at times, so you must be accurate with your approach shots. I couldn't find the golf course architect on their website, but they did a good job considering the hilly topography and small footprint of the property. But I can also see one hitting pretty much the exact same shots every time no matter what tee box you're playing. Favorite hole: Par 5 12th, except for the yellow range balls that litter the left side. Downhill the entire way. Range on the left, trees and then the 18th hole on the right. Reachable for many with usually a blind-ish to a peninsula green with water right and long. The very tall red stake frames the front right of the green. Very cool hole before the brutally tough par 3 13th. The driving range is good and they have really nice Titleist practice balls to hit. The short game area is outstanding. I could spend hours out there with a few wedges. They have two small-ish putting greens on either side of the clubhouse. The restaurant is a great space and they have an area for bigger events. The food and service are both good too. Sadly, I have not enjoyed the pool area. Just a solid club overall. The members I have interacted with have all been great. I have had and heard somewhat mixed interactions with the people that run the place, but nothing bad enough to write about here.

Not a member, but apparently, people can purchase a restaurant membership for a yearly fee. That's…read morewhat the in-laws did, otherwise I wouldn't be going. Anyhoo, I've been a few times, and the food is pretty good. Not great, but good. The service is very good, and the overworked staff do a heck of a job considering the obnoxious people they have to wait on.