Both of my daughters danced and competed with Cathy Dixon's studio and we were very happy with the…read morequality of instruction and the professional recitals. The competitions were fun and Cathy and her staff were very professional, caring and easy to deal with. If there was an issue, Cathy was always available and resolved any problems in a fair-minded way. I highly recommend this studio.

I danced at Dixon for years and the studio prepared me well for a collegiate dance program…read more Instructors truly care about the students and are of a high caliber. The owner, Cathy Dixon, is a woman of high integrity who is incredibly passionate about the industry. Could not recommend this studio enough!

After some emails, there was a misunderstanding so I brought my 13 year old on the wrong week for a…read moretrial class. The owner seemed a little rude that week, but I thought maybe she was having a bad day. But that is not my frustration. We returned the second week for the trial class. The entry is very small and we were told to tell the desk we were there for a trial class. First, the owner was very condescending and responded, "Can you give me a moment?" In a very short tone and a fake smile. At that point I was unsure whether this is someone I wanted to deal with on a weekly basis. But the final straw was - we stepped aside and waited, and waited, and waited. She then goes into a class and starts teaching it! We remained ignored. So I asked another woman. In the meantime the class starts. We find out the trial class is with children 11 and under. My 13 year old was done. Had the owner not seemed so nasty at even ONE interaction, it may have changed our mind. But we have already spoken to two other places that had a VERY different approach. ~Dr.K

My daughter has been dancing with Dreams since they opened the doors. She has come so far and has…read morelearned so many life lessons while doing something she loves. Jenny has shown her compassion, patience and her love of dance as well. This is the perfect place for boys and girls to have a wonderful dance experience.

This place is HORRIBLE!!!…read more This is only a review of the children's ballet class: I had my daughter enrolled in the ballet class. She was so excited she couldn't speak when she found out i enrolled her, now i feel awful for sending her to this place. The class is very strict, which isn't a problem for me, as ballet requires a ton of discipline and drive. My daughter was in third grade when i enrolled her. The problem came in when i heard from my daughter what they say to them during class. She was called multiple names by the instructors, told she was fat, told her that her stomach wasn't in good enough shape etc. She also told me that this happened to other girls in the class, and is why she didn't think it was out of the ordinary. This wouldn't happen when parents were watching meaning that the teacher knew her actions were completely inappropriate. My daughter was told in front of the class by the instructor: "it looks like you ate a turkey dinner before you came in" "don't eat before you come in so your stomach doesn't show" "your legs look fat and wobbly" "i am in better shape then you and i am way older" "suck in your cheeks so you don't look so fat" All of these things made me horrified! When I brought it up I was told that ballet requires them to hold the perfect form and that was the reason for her words... to which i replied that you don't need to make personal comments on people bodies types, weight, etc to help someone hold the perfect form. Anyways i hope this helps parents make the right decision on whether to send their child there.

THE institution for ballet and dance training, in Mchenry County…read more Professional. I took classes taught by Mrs. S. back when I was a child. And have taken adult ballet here as a well-aged adult. The professional and polite atmosphere had not changed one iota from childhood to adulthood. Always respectful, yet disciplined. This is THE place to send your children (or yourself) if you truly want to learn the art of ballet. I still reap the benefits of beautiful posture and poise, and I'm pushing 40!

I had heard great reviews from customers from all over…read more after weeks of research i decided that this would be the dance school that i try for my 3 year old toddler. ( who had a burst of energy and can sometimes be tough to handle. ) The teachers in the "mini-movers" class is very patient with the children. especially mine. everyone we have worked with has been a very big help with answering any questions. the place might not be big and fancy but don't let the looks deceive you. inside it is filled with inspiration and very talented children.

My three year old attends a Monday night gymnastics class, under 5 open gym on Thursdays, and a…read moreNinja class on Saturdays. We have been coming to MEGA for four months and I have waited to write this review so I could offer a review not about my first impression, but my lasting impression. First, Sydney is a fixture at the front desk and the first face you will come into contact with. She is an absolute delight and has the answer to every question I have ever thrown at her. Besides being knowledgeable, Sydney is kind and always follows through on anything I ask of her (a Ninja shirt in a small not popular size, a waiting list for a different class, etc). MEGA and the parents are beyond lucky to have her. Our Monday night "tyke" class is with Coach Rich. Rich is fun, goofy, engaging, but also commands respect, attention, and has a strong focus on discipline. Not discipline in the negative sense, but discipline in teaching them the correct way to perform an exercise, take responsibility, work together, and listen. Rich is not afraid to redirect when they are acting up or are not focused. My free-spirited three year old needs the kind of guidance that Rich provides. She is learning so much more than gymnastics under Rich. He clearly enjoys his career and has a passion for his work - it shows proudly and radiates to his little gymnasts. The "under 5" open gym on Thursdays is awesome! It's a great opportunity for practice, play, challenging little minds/bodies, and explore without the fear of big kids trampling over the little ones. Thank you MEGA for having the under 5 open gym. It is the best! Thank you to the coaches who staff that open gym and make it a blast! Ninja class - this is the pride and joy of my three year old girl. She adores Coach Johnny more than she adores his hair (and she really likes his hair). Johnny has the most pleasant demeanor, patient attitude, and free spirit. Ninja class is basically parkour or American Ninja Warrior for kids. She loves the running, jumping, flipping, and freedom of movement that this class provides. Johnny also clearly loves his work and it shows through his positive attitude. My child's main goal at three years old is to have fun. My main goal for her at three is for her to learn respect, patience, discipline, and critical thinking all masqueraded as fun. The MEGA team do exactly that and I am beyond impressed with our experience.

Coach Karen, Coach Nolan , coach Joe and Coach Roger are absolutely amazing and take the time…read morebuilding the strength of these little gymnast warriors. This is our first time on competitive team and I'm very impressed with their abilities to keep the kids engaged and focus. Thank you so much for all that you do! We love being apart of the MEGA family .

The gym and staff are great! They are very understanding and my child's skills are skyrocketing! I…read morehighly recommend them!

HUGS went through an owner change in 2018. This is an amazing gym that we have been at for about 2…read moreyears now. My 2 girls have participated in many classes including: tumbling, Preschool, level 1,2,3 and now my oldest is part of the HUGS competition team. We have had amazing experiences with all of the coaches and staff. My girls absolutely love to go! I recommend this gym to everyone I know.

This was my first experience taking my son to a martial arts dojo. My son has severe ADHD and I was…read morevery nervous that he would have a difficult time or he would disrupt class. Boy was I very, VERY wrong. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and felt completely welcomed. We have been with Tiger Koo's for 6 weeks now and it has completely changed my son in such a positive way. His first class ignited an excitement of something more valuable than the current video game craze - I see his confidence growing and I love seeing him encouraging and cheering on other new members experiencing their first day. I tell you fellow parents I knew the moment after seeing his face after he broke his first board- he was so incredibly happy and the pride he was over come with- it is a parents dream for their kids! My son cannot wait to go to class and I light up to see him focus in ways that he hasn't before. The instructors are so patient and fun, the kids respect and enjoy the lessons . Even in bigger classes the children get one on one time and or break into smaller groups. Such a great program I decided to join with my son! We see and have dojos within minutes of our house and we cannot see ourself going anywhere else.

My son had taken taekwondo lessons in the past, and to continue his goal to become a black belt, we…read moreneeded to find a new facility for his classes, and we settled on Tiger Koo's. I have been very happy with our experience at Tiger Koo's. As a parent, I appreciate the individualized approach I see each student get during the class to work on the skills they need to advance. As a student, my son loves the fun activities they do and the encouragement he gets during class. Master Koo, Master Maya, and the rest of the instructors are fantastic and supportive. My son's goals have now changed from beyond achieving his black belt to someday joining their demo team. Very happy to have joined the Tiger Koo family!

Supriya has choreographed for 2 of my cousins wedding and she is already booked for a third wedding…read morein our family! She is super easy to talk to, very calm and conveys ideas wonderfully. She choreographs according to the person's skill level. ..after all it has to look awesome and in-control on stage for the one dancing! She has a great command on bollywood moves, punjabi bhangra as well as funky, contemporary style. She never forces a step on you but works around your comfort level and improvises moves to give a great end result! Will definitely recommend her for any event.