MASON, MASON, MASON! My fiancé and I came here for our first dance training. I was a bit…read moreapprehensive at first. But Mason's smile, enthusiasm and judgement free attitude made me feel beyond comfortable. He always asked permission to take my fiancés hand which was professional and most gentleman like. Im 6'1" and 280lbs and Mason made me feel nimble and helped me enjoy the experience! If you feel scared to try dancing, please give Mason at Fred Astaire a chance! 10 stars!

Just randomly happened across this place 6-7 months ago and decided to walk in. Never danced before…read morein my life, but I've always wanted to learn. It has been so much fun! Plus Dmitry is very patient with my clumsiness. You also don't need to bring your own partner which was great. I'm moving in a few month and am already sad that I won't be able to come here anymore.

The professionalism and kindness of the owner set the tone of this establishment. A great place for…read morelittle dancers to learn the art of face and build great friendships.

I'm so glad I found this dance studio. The owners are worm, friendly and personable. Surprisingly…read morethe prices are reasonable compared to other places I've looked at. Bottom line is: My daughter along with the other patrons who attend these classes are thrilled to be there and look/feel accomplished at the end of each class. No complaints. I'll give a later post in a few months.

Beginning Adult Ballet with Joppa Whitehead is fabulous. She's both fun but also serious about…read moreteaching dance, which is a nice balance. She is patient and accommodating for all students, regardless of their previous dance experience. She is encouraging to both true beginners as well as providing a challenge for adults who have danced before. Highly recommended!

THE PEOPLE ARE AMAZING FAMILY I LOVE THEM SUCH A GREAT STUDIO!!!! They offer a lot of styles for…read moreall ages. Great teachers as well. Amazing choreography. Compitition team is amazing. You should go here. I have grown so much in the last year. My first year changed me into an amazing dancer. Such hard-working dancers and teachers.

I'm a student here and it's my home love all the teachers and such a fun place. LOVE DANCE SPACEread more

So far so good!…read more Overall this place was nice to have a small gathering. Last Saturday, my husband and I attended a sweet 16 party with 75 guests maybe less. There were about eight tables of eight so what's that 64 and then there was also a few people walking around. Overall, the dining space was a bit tight when it was time to get up and go towards the area where the food was being served and maneuver during the event. Nevertheless it was still manageable as well as functional but if I had to redo the event I wouldn't put as many tables down just so guests could move around freely without being constricted. The parking was plentiful didn't notice any issues. I didn't use the restroom but I do believe there is a restroom that's on site. I didn't walk around inside of the building so I don't know if there is an active Kitchen in there rather it be fully equipped or not but the people that I know that hosted the sweet 16 party I know they usually have everything from A to Z and I didn't hear any complaining from them. As a result, if you're looking for a small space to host an event, a baby shower or just a gathering where you sit down or stand up definitely inquire. From the looks of this place you could bring in all your Decor as well as serve your own food it wasn't a party where alcohol was needed so I'm not sure how that works. This was my first time here to experience this event venue. However this place has been many businesses prior but hopefully this one is here to stay. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Bayside Rec has become my home away from home. From swim, to cardio, to lift, to basketball and now…read morea bit of pickleball. It's also a place of community where I now have friends. Cannot recommend Virginia Beach Rec centers more.

When my 11 year old Grandson comes from Brooklyn he doesn't want to go to the Beach. He wants to…read morego to the pool at the Rec Center. He loves it. That says it all about the pool. A wonderful benefit of my Medicare Supplemental plan is free access to lots of gyms, including the Rec Centers. So I get free cards without having to pay the city resident's annual fee. Recently my use has been limited to watching from the bleachers while my son & grandson swim. Also I love early voting at the Rec Center. In my earlier pre knee replacement days & before retiring I would walk to the Rec Center to both swim & use the machines in the work out room. The pool is great for water walking & other non impact exercises that I learned in a pre knee surgery physical therapy program at another facility. The machines in the weight room were also knee strengthening learned from previous Physical Therapy. Because of the swim teams & classes offered I learned the best time for the pool was when the Rec Center first opened for the day. There were always tons of people waiting for the door to open. The crowd mainly consisted of seniors who would go to the pool every day or do gym walking decked out in fashionable sweatsuits, probably widows or widowers trying to attract a new spouse. The Senior crew that chose the pool didn't interfere with any of my exercises. There was a group who spent their time in a circle treading water & gossiping. Since I knew a few I was invited to join, which I did from time to time. Those sessions provided me with all the scoop on everything happening In Bayside at the time. The crowd left when classes began, which gave me time to get home & ready for work. The weight room is well stocked with equipment on which one had to do a short training session before using. The early crowd there consisted of buff guys who wanted to work out before work. The Rec Center consists of much, much more. There are a plethora of classes ranging from Crafting to Yoga & Pilates, which I really should take advantage of. Workout groups are offered. There is a racquet ball court that seems very popular. Adjacent is a disc golf center. The very large indoor pool offers an open area, swimming lanes, diving section & much, much more. I wish it had built when my son was young & was on a nearby Bayside neighborhood swim team. The bleachers & lounging area outside the pool window wall offer a great view for parents to watch. It's such a wonderful facility to be in the neighborhood. Thank you Virginia Parks & Recreation.

My wife is a big fan of Teddy Swims. We traveled to Norfolk to see his show. Chartway is a great…read morevenue with massive parking lots and easy u er drop off locations. The concessions were well organized but yes too expensive. Seating was good for stadium seating. Plenty of distance between me and my neighbor.

Driving down to Norfolk was so worth it because this arena is much smaller than the big DC arenas…read more Our seats were comfy. We sat in section 112 close to the floor but not on the floor sections. The staff does a good job with managing the trash cans and the crowds. There's a huge parking structure nearby. We used uber and the drop off was right next to the arena. Only complaint is that they advertise bottled water but when you get to the front of the line, no bottle water. They sold us water in a souvenir cup for $8, was this tap?

I can't recommend The Fred enough. We held our wedding here in September 2025. It's nestled in a…read morequiet, cozy area of Ghent, and we loved the natural gardens for our photos. Their pricing was also perfect for our tight budget. We felt so lucky finding this gem. Eleise was wonderful. She always answered emails or made herself available when I wanted to visit the venue twice more after signing the contract. We had just under 50 guests, and the space worked beautifully for the romantic and intimate setting we wanted. We had an outdoor ceremony and used both the indoor and outdoor spaces for our cocktail hour and reception. The only thing I wish had been different was being allowed to set up a little bit the day before. I was told it wasn't permitted due to past negative experiences. We were able to rehearse our outdoor ceremony the day before, but didn't have access to the indoor space. Because of that, there was a lot to do on the wedding day, and my crew simply didn't have enough time to get everything done. That wasn't The Fred's fault, I should've delegated things a little better and asked for more help. Looking back, even a couple of hours the day before just to walk through the space with my planning team and place stickies around the place explaining my vision would have helped tremendously. Just something to consider when choosing your venue.

I've been here many events ago and recently had my own event here. The guy running the place is…read morealways nice and accommodating. The center is in the beautiful part of the Ghent area. I wish they can do something about the landscaping because It looks like big bushy weeds growing everywhere but I'm sure that's part of the "look" For the inside there are 2 floors you can make use of that includes a kitchen on the first floor. The center itself is spacious and for what I needed it for, it fit the need. The place is dated and could need some major remodeling.