Excellent all-around experience. My daughter has been with the studio for six years now and has…read morereceived strong instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, and acro. Forest Hill Dance also has provided her with myriad opportunities to continue to develop her skills including plays, performances with the Baltimore Blast and Aberdeen Iron Birds, and most recently their Competition Team. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a rec dance program.

Due to limited characters - review is in images. My daughter…read morewas enrolled in Forest Hill Dance from Fall 2020 to Spring 2023. We moved to this dance program because it was a program that wasn't running virtually at the time and the cost was great. My daughter had amazing adult instructors and the program fostered my child's love for dance. I am not a dancer. I know nothing about it so when I enroll my child into a program, my expectation is that the school/program knows exactly what they are doing to help my child grow and continue to love dance. During Fall '20 to Spring of '22, My daughter had some amazing adult instructors (if you want names let me know and I can provide them). My daughter enjoyed going, made great friends, and I was satisfied that my daughter was continuing to be taught skills she should know at her level. There was always clear communication from the adult teachers via emails and face to face talks. When recital time was near, videos of their dance performance were provided and music selections were shared so that the students could practice at home. The adult instructors always came out into the lobby and spoke with us and always left the girls with a positive greeting goodbye. Instructions were provided on how hair and makeup should be and communication was usually answered within 48 hours. I personally did not have a problem with the extra recital fees and costume fees as I knew dance could become expensive, but these are things that you may want to inquire about if you are looking to compare costs. During these years, the only real issue I had was that the person who would measure and order costumes would not consider any comment I made asking for one size bigger was always ignored my request as I knew my daughter always had a spring growth spurt. The response to the ill-fitting costumes would be that that's how it's supposed to be. But my daughter having red marks on her shoulders from the costume being too tight is not ok. My daughter's costumes had to be altered by my mother-in-law which is difficult as things to be taken out are far more difficult than to be taken in. All things that could be costly if you need assistance in taking seams out. So again, if this type of growth spurt pertains to you, please continue to speak up and have in writing what you are asking, and fingers crossed you will not be ignored. Throughout these years, I had limited interactions with the chairperson. Honestly, the first time I had any communication was via email with the chairperson was December 2020 to give me a gift certificate my daughter won for Dango ... but it turned out I was not communicating with the chairperson and that it was another member of the dance committee. This just shows how little interaction the chairperson had with me, which is fine. There was no need at the time. The instructors did everything. The first time I identified her was at the first recital Spring 2021 when she introduced herself to the crowd. So, to say that I had more communication with the instructors is fact as there really was no need for me to communicate with the chairperson. Fall 2022-Spring 2023 is when everything changed. During this past year, my daughter was provided instruction from student instructors who were still learning dancers themselves and in high school, one being the chairperson's own teen daughter. This was the year that Forest Hill Dance absolutely destroyed my daughter's self confidence in dance. It really should have been a red flag from the beginning, but I had faith in the program. Boy was I completely wrong. My daughter's classes were every Saturday from 12:30-2:30. During this time she was supposed to have hip hop, tap, jazz, and ballet. During Fall '22, my daughter communicated with me that jazz was not being taught. This was a problem as jazz was a genre my daughter loved. It was concerning that a whole 30 min class of jazz was not being attended to especially when I was paying for it. When it was brought up to the FHRDANCE email, the chairperson's responses were that of, due to behavior issues there isn't enough time, the girls aren't changing their shoes fast enough so it's taking up time, or there is another dancer who isn't taking jazz and we have to wait for her to leave to start. All responses sounded like excuses to me and that of blaming 8-9-year-olds instead of coming up with solutions to mediate the problems. 5 out of 6 parents complained about the lack of jazz and nothing changed. The parents did all we could. We made a complaint, and no change was made. My only thought was the chairperson made no notion to fix the situation and only created excuses because it was her own daughter that was the student instructor of this class. This is the crux of all the issues this past year that I eventually concluded to.

Instructors and students are very friendly and welcoming. It feels almost like a family being here…read more The dance floor is large enough for the amount of students, but not so large that it feels like you have to yell across the room to get someone's attention. Instructors do a great job at teaching the dances in a way that is easy to follow.

I cannot say enough good things about Arthur Murray. I've danced at a number of other studios and…read morewhat sets A.M. apart is the attention lavished on community members. All the Staff will know and greet you when you walk in. Your teacher will figure out how you learn most easily...and dancing will soon feel natural and enjoyable. You'll do a lot of smiling and laughing at A.M., and make some good friends, too. The studio will become your happy place, as it is mine.

Amazing studio. Competitive but fun! The teachers treat the girls with respect and lots of…read moreencouragement.

Not a great experience. The director of the competition team is not solid. This place is run by a…read morenondancer which means that profit is the primary goal. Gonna try another place for my child. I'm looking for technique and safety.

I came here with a large group of friends to do the high ropes course, and the zip line. The ropes…read morecourse was quite a work out which required lots of leg stability and arm strength, I felt as if I got a full body work out and I've an active woman! Our course leader had us focus on teamwork-based activities, so you want to come with a group of people for the best experience. TIPS: --wear closed-toe shoes in order to access all of the courses --bring plenty of water I haven't had this much fun in a very very long time!

I had a great experience here with a group. The facilitators were nice and they really helped the…read moregroup start a dialogue about some of the issues we had on a project we were working on. Also, they were very accommodating toward me as a nursing mother. Even though we were in a secluded area in the woods, they came in a truck to pick me up at appointed hours and got me back to the group quickly when I was done.

Came here for my first yoga class in ages. The class was great, though it went a bit fast (IMO) for…read moretrue beginners (aka first timers). Thankfully I'd tried it a few times in the past, so I wasn't lost. I wasn't expecting 1-on-1 instruction though, so it was fine. The instructor made me feel very comfortable choosing to do modified moves when the arthritis in my knees forced me to do something else. I love that we were instructed to use blocks and pillows and blankets as needed to aid us with our balance or stretching or to cushion our knees or rear. The classes I'd taken in the past (elsewhere) never had those.

My daughter who lives in Cali came home for Christmas, and she got me an unlimited trial membership…read morefor this studio. I have never done an actual yoga class, so I was definitely intimidated at first. Well starting from the very first class, I felt so welcomed. I've taken about 6 classes so far from beginning yoga to hot yoga, cycle class, Pilates, and gentle yoga. I enjoyed every single class, and even though it's only been about two weeks I'm definitely feeling the difference in my body! I leave every class with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that I completed the class! I've been challenged for sure and I absolutely want to stick to this new way of life! I'm not sure I can afford a membership after my trial runs out, but I'm going to look into it. On the day's we didn't make it to the studio, I did classes on YouTube, but it's just not the same. I love being in the class setting and having the instructor's right there. I'm hoping so much that I'll be able to do it financially. Everyone here is so nice and makes you feel so welcome. The instructor's are also so good at giving you the individual instruction you need, I told them I'm new to this and they really work with you when your a beginner. This was by far the best Christmas gift my daughter has ever gotten me!!!

My brother and I went to Camp Puh Tok in the early 1950's. This experience was the highlight of our…read moresummers. A freezing swim in the creek (which also filled the pool) was great fun on a hot day. A GREAT experience for a couple of boys!

So let me just say, this is my second year at Camp Puh'Tok and I love it. I came the last two…read moreMemorial Day weekends as a staff member of Sun Sibs, through John Hopkins University - a camp designed for the children of siblings w/ cancer. Our mission is to provide the children with a fun filled weekend solely focused on them, since so much of the attention in their homes are given to their brother or sister battling this terrible disease. The campground at Puh,Tok is beautiful. Everything you would need is there, from scenery, to swimming, last year we had a rock climbing exhibition, to archery, and plenty of things that I'm sure I'm forgetting. The cabins are cool too. I'm a city guy so it's incredibly difficult for me falling asleep in cabins with thin mattresses and bugs, but me being able to do it, then come back a year later and do it again speaks to the quality of the entire experience. Ultimately, I will be doing this as long as I am physically able, and I hope that Camp Puh'Tok is our chosen destination.

The owner, Brad, is arrogant and talks down to certain members, and sometimes belittles them in…read moreclass. He really doesn't work to get you better, and typically doesn't correct your form. He is a really bad coach, and typically walks around talking to his buddies. It is SOO clicky with certain girls. A lot of members are VERY annoyed with the drama, and bad vibes. Oh, and people hook up with each other's spouses!

Great box with lots of space! Erin and Brad made my drop- ins easy! I would definitely sign up if I…read morelived out here. Thanks for the killer wods!

Element Design Lab's professional designer is top notch. Her creative talent and web design…read moreknowledge helped us to build a beautiful website that will give us the ability to make a difference in our community. She was very accessible and her patience with us throughout the process was a blessing. I would highly recommend Element Design Labs.