Such a great family oriented dance atmosphere at this studio. Ms Maria is a fun, nurturing, and…read morevery educated dance teacher. She helps dancers reach the next level! Extracurriculars are fantastic and inclusive regardless of dance experience. Very affordable pricing as well. We love this dance studio and recommend to anyone who would like to further their dance education.

Great place to explore, play and mingle for the little. I was looking for something different than…read morejust a normal park, and it didn't disappoint! My little was so happy to be there and yet sad to leave.

This place could be a great time for kids if it wasn't so dangerous…read more Sure, kids will create their own hazards. In this case it's the flooring. Everyone who enters is required to be in socks despite a large portion of the play space being slick laminate. My child busted their chin requiring stitches moments after removing their shoes a prior time. And this past time I watched 3 kids simultaneously enter the laminate floor and fall. My child fell again even with grip socks. And only moments later a child used the slide and busted their face open pouring blood all over, and when a clorox was requested they said they only had baby wipes and seemed completely unphased by potential injury they could be held liable for. Overall: could be a fine space, but it's not safe and could use improvements. At the least laminate flooring should be covered everywhere and staff could at least feign worry in case of an injury.

Pure Barre in Oakley is a beautiful studio with fantastic classes…read more I am about 16 classes in and that is about how long it has taken for me to figure out what is going on (in a good way). The instructors are really great about helping with adjustments so you get the most out of movements- so if they are giving you lots of adjustments in the beginning that is totally normal. I am down 1/2 inch in my waist and feel strong. I also have more energy. I am also waking up muscles and learning to recruit them. The studio is beautiful. Immediately when you enter, shoes go to the left. There is a variety of clothing, including "sticky socks" or "grip socks" which are needed for class (you can buy these ahead of time or in store- they run about $18). There are also skincare and other fantastic smelling items from a woman owned brand (this Pure Barre is woman owned too). Towards the back is the check in desk. The barretender and instructor will greet you there. Be sure to tell the instructor you are new (if you are) so they can pay special attention on your form. There is a bathroom all the way to the back. To the front right is the studio, and behind it are lockers and equipment. A whiteboard will show equipment needed (and this is wiped down at the end of class). The class itself is fantastic; there are 4 total formats; they move quickly and have great music- it's completely normal to shake- in fact it is a good sign. Classes somehow fly by for me- and I usually do get an endorphin rush. Instructors are high energy and super nice. They give clear instruction and do an excellent job of making sure your form is at its best. Other clients are super nice and if you let them know you are new, they are very motivating; some of them are thousands of classes in! If you are on the fence about whether to give Pure Barre in Oakley a try I would definitely recommend it- and if you stick with it you will love it!

The women who run this studio and those who teach here are amazing! The classes are challenging. I…read moreleave drenched in sweat every time. The teachers are inspiring and great motivators. They push us to keep working and call out our successes in class. Once you start going regularly they call you by name during class, and they're always there to help you modify exercises if you need to. If you want a great workout from teachers who care professionally and personally, then this is the studio for you! They have done an incredible job adjusting to the reality of COVID-19, too. We have classes online that we can watch anytime, and they interact on the Facebook page with workout tips, life updates, and funny content. I can't wait to go back for classes at the studio, but they are doing awesome using the platforms online, too! Thanks Pure Barre Oakley for making working out fun!

The LB is a new concept here in Cincinnati - event venue and workout studio…read more The facility is beautiful, clean and they provide everything you need for a fitness class, the mats, towels, ice cold water, flavored water to fill up your own water bottle, lockable lockers, hand weights, changing rooms while also being an venue you can also rent out for an event. They have two studios, one in the front and one in the back. I've enjoyed a few of their Saturday sweat sessions 90 minutes where you're exposed to a variety of instructors - boot camp, barre, mat pilates and this past Monday enjoyed Kristine's mat pilates class - I really missed a good pilates class and found it here at the LB. The good thing is you pay per class, so you're not tied into a membership, at times life is really busy, but knowing you can sign up & take a class from a variety of instructors is a win win in Cincinnati.

WOW! What a beautiful fitness studio. Really loved the entire experience here. The place is…read moredesigned well with a nice flow and high quality feel to it. Does not feel thrown together, everything appears well picked out and aesthetically pleasing. I immediately felt pampered and welcomed when I arrived. The staff is really nice and friendly, they were inviting and "non-judgey". They are happy to answer questions and show you around. There are free snacks, coffee, water, lemon water, etc. available as well as beautiful spacious changing rooms and restrooms in the locker area. The main fitness floor is open to the lobby which was a little distracting for me but I also enjoyed the view. The space was really nice with somewhat frosted mirrored walls and a ballet bar. I took the HIRT Bootcamp class and my instructor Melody was amazing you could tell she has made a career of helping people and instructing classes. She was super fit and was a great role model for fitness and health. I got a great workout and would love to return here soon!

Excellent teachers and welcoming environment. Kids are learning self-confidence, technical and…read moreartistic skills, taught by instructors who really love the art of dance. Convenient, lots of classes (mostly traditional with a couple of new offerings), friendly and organized staff, non-competitive environment. Worth checking out if you child loves to dance.

Wowzers! Are you looking for a fun Saturday morning for the kids, the family, or even a student…read moregroup? THIS is the spot. Ms. Fumi and the team at Bi-Okoto are ready to lead you and your group (large or small) through a fun series of movements, play, sound, and singing. Stop telling your kids to sit still and not make noise. Here they'll be encouraged to get up, move around, make all the noise they can, AND work together while learning about West African culture and traditions. I took a small group of students from UC for a private lesson today, and they had an amazing time, dancing, drumming, and even singing! I'm incredibly impressed with the ability of the team at Bi-Okoto to draw everyone into the fun, and will absolutely be back with other groups in the future!

For over ten years, Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre has promoted cultural diversity and…read moreunderstanding of African heritage through music, movement and language. This troupe has toured over 39 States and countries such as South Korea , Italy, Germany, and France. Dance styles include apepe (from Ijebu, part of the Yoruba land), koroso (ceremonial dance from northern Nigeria), jameba (Nigerian tribal dance), and apeja (celebrates end of fishing festival in Nigeria). Tempo varies from subtle and sensual to boisterous and energetic but always entertaining. After seeing this group perform at the Fines Arts Fund Sampler Weekend, I understood that Bi-Okoto are teachers as well as artists. Audience participation is integral to their performances, from rhythmic clapping to responding to songs in Nigerian dialects (don't worry they'll instruct you what to say). If you have the opportunity to see Bi-Okoto, definitely check them out. A trip to Africa will never be so close to home.

Four stars just because they had kitten Pilates! They were doing a fundraiser for a local rescue…read moreshelter. We didn't really do an actual class. The studios looked clean but the building they share is definitely on the shabby side.

I started going to BodyMind Balance two years ago and would not consider going anywhere else for…read morePilates training. The teachers that have led me (Mike, Julie, Kathy) are not only very knowledgeable and passionate about Pilates, but they are very caring and considerate in providing a very personalized experience every time. I primarily train with Mike, whose patience, persistence and attention to detail brought me back to life after suffering an injury at the hands of a yoga instructor at a different studio in Cincinnati two years ago. I trust the instruction, advice and physical adjustments of each of these teachers at BodyMind Balance. I call them teachers and not instructors because I believe there is a grave difference: An instructor can go through the motions and dictate information to a class; but a teacher reaches his/her students through understanding and respect.