Dynamite2 is AMAZING because it fosters a wonderful community. Our kids have been going here since…read morethey were young toddlers in the parent/tot classes and have bonded with their teammates and also the coaches here. The coaches are consistent, reliable, and most importantly, fun! I love that there are many options to drop in here, whether it is days that MCPS is closed (single days and breaks), and also fun movie nights. You can also set up birthday parties here for a reasonable fee, which was guided and safe fun. Both of my girls have built a lot of strength, self esteem, and friendships here.

My daughter has been attending dynamite 2 for a little over a year and I must say the instructors…read moreand staff here are beyond great. The confidence that they bring out in the younger kids (7 and 8 age group) is very encouraging. One of the main reason I wanted to enroll my daughter - to help build self-esteem; and Dynamite has definitely contributed to that goal. They also have many skill level girls that practice techniques and perfecting their craft which is amazing. If you are considering enrollment- Dynamite 2 definitely worth a try.

My daughter has been in classes here since December and she has progressed so quickly!! The coaches…read moreare attentive and encouraging while challenging the athletes to try new skills. I love that Acro is a team sport because it has really taught my daughter a lot of life skills that carry over into her life outside of gymnastics

Totally pleased with this place! Alex is incredible and gave attention to each gymnast without…read moreleaving anyone out. Really excited we found them. Can't wait to go back.

We just had my six year old's birthday party here and boy what a treat! Not only did we have a lot…read moreof kids, 23 to be exact, but we also had all of their parents hanging out, and the fact that this place was so accommodating for everyone was awesome! You do think for a minute the amount of time they give isn't enough, but I guarantee you it is! Not only were there happy faces the entire time they were in the activity rooms but in the food rooms as well. The happiness just didn't stop! What a joyous and fun occasion, that certainly was made more so by the staff at the establishment. Highly recommend for your next child event, and I look forward to bringing my family back, thanks, Sharka and team!!

My kids LOVE The Agility Center. My 6yo son has been going for two years and my 4yo daughter…read morestarted earlier this year. The classes get them out of their comfort zones trying new things. They've gotten stronger and enjoy seeing the same kids each week in the class. Both kids like to talk about how they're able to do things now that they weren't when they first started so I think it's been great for their self esteem. Since Covid we can't watch the class anymore but what I do see is still great. The teachers have them doing different obstacle courses in small groups and then is running around the whole time making sure each kid can do whatever they're working on. I can't say enough good things about these classes.

I've been taking my daughter here for lessons and she is really enjoying them. Coach Tim is…read morewonderful, patient, and very good with the kids. My daughter has learned and improved in the last few months. The facility has a lot of great equipment and she is having a lot of fun learning new skills and trying them out from week to week.

Our son Stefano was born with low tone. Out pediatrician recommended gymnastics as it will help him…read morebuild strength. We look carefully for a safe place with coaches that would help Stefano with his needs. We found it at Preston! Coach Tim is outstanding! He makes the class so fun and he understand Stefano needs. He also has coach Nicole who is also great. Both coaches help Stefano very much. Coach Tim always knows what each kid is doing. He never leaves Stefano behind but rather helps him to build confidence and strength at the same time. Thank you very much Coach Tim and coach Nicole and Team! We are very thankful and highly recommend Preston!

Dominique Dawes in an inclusive and caring environment that blends fun and skill for all kids. Our…read moreyoungest attends gymnastics classes that we love. The coaches are attentive, instructional, and teach kiddos independence all while parents have a clear view from the bleachers. We held our older daughter's birthday there and it was truly amazing. She said "it was her favorite birthday party yet". The staff were so nice and helpful. The entire gym and ninja area were open to the birthday party: we had the place to ourselves. Additionally, there were coaches in every area! We had a mixed-age party and it was fun for all ages.

Dominique Dawes Gymnastics is a fun and safe place for kids to get exposure to different gymnastics…read moreand ninja movements. I love how caring and attentive the staff is. My daughter loves the uneven bars, trampoline and climbing course. My son loves the foam blocks and the balance beam. You sign up on a rolling monthly basis, we've been coming for over a year now. Theres a long waiting list to sign up, its very popular.

First time in a class setting at DDGNA, as we have only participated in open gym before. It was a…read moregreat experience and my little one tried things they were not comfortable with in the ninja course and had a great time! Coaches were super helpful, and liked that they respected the kids when helping. I was also happy to see that classes were not over packed like other establishments we have tried before. We will definitely be trying other classes after this one! I'll update as this was the first time we have taken a "class". It's still less structured than I anticipated but still loved that the coaches helped my little build confidence to try new things and didn't push them to try!

I wanted to write this review after being here for almost a year. I find that fair. My experience…read morewith this facility has been nothing but great! My daughter loves the classes and does not want me to cancel ever. She began coming her since Feb on her 9th birthday and was enrolled into beginner blooms. After 6 months they recommended her go into intermediate blooms. I love that. They evaluate the kids to see when they are ready to go to the next step and give you the option to switch classes when available. The goal is for them to get better so seeing this and what she can do validates that. I love the show cases they have for the parents. And on an everyday basis there is seating for parents when you are waiting for the class to be finished. If you have to makeup a class it's super easy! I didn't do it right the first time and Thaina assisted me virtually to make my experience pleasant . Great customer service here. I cannot wait to continue to see my child development here. Thank you all

Went to Hill's gym for a 5 year old's birthday party. Was very impressed how the staff took charge…read moreand got the kids into small groups and rotated them throughout the gym doing all the activities. Then there was some "free time" for the kids to revisit their favorite activities. Then it was cake and snack time in a separate room which was set up very nicely. All the girls and boys had a great time!

* AVOID * TAKE YOUR CHILD ELSEWHERE *…read more Front desk support is horrible. nice person, but needs a second person to assist. too slow response. causing 5-7 ppl to always wait for assistance. spent 17 mins waiting in line - I was the second in line - to ask if my child can attend a second class... this is NOT what customer service is. this isn't the only time this occurred. horrible. younger clases doesn't do much except run around and go on a trampoline. we can do that at home.

We have had a wonderful experience with Dynamite Gymnastics. Our preschool aged son has been going…read moreto Dynamite for the last 8 months or so, and loves it. Although gymnastics isn't always the first sport that comes to mind for young boys, it's great for body awareness, coordination, and flexibility (which will be helpful in any other sport that they may want to participate). The classes at the younger ages are also pretty mixed with boys and girls. If taught properly, it also provides structure for social interactions--taking turns, sitting attentively and approaching tasks with clear intent, etc. Our son is constantly jumping and rolling around the house/playground practicing skills he learned that week and is excited for class every week. We've also had a recent birthday party there and will also do the summer camp soon. Here is a summary of our experiences so far: 1) Facilities and safety--clean, well organized, and most importantly, safely set up. For the preschoolers, the obstacle areas are regularly reconfigured for new challenges. The equipment is also very well maintained. There is also a comfortable waiting area for parents and plenty of clear viewing areas (and screens). This is for the Dynamite main location (there is also the Agility Center and Bolt Parkour next door which is part of the same cluster which also seem fine). 2) Owner/management--Michelle is the owner and is wonderful. She spent time discussing what we were looking for there and then matched us with the right coach which made all of the difference in a successful start (and the best coaches to start with--she was spot on in her advice). 3) Coaches/classes--excellent. Our son started with Ky, who has a lot of experience and an energetic personality that is welcoming to the kids. She provided just the right type of nurturing as well as attention to detail and positive feedback (and social structure discipline--waiting turns, etc.). Our son has started a new time/class with Robert K and he's been wonderful too. Very kind with the kids, is very safety conscious, and notices little details (and demonstrates skills very well). Our son was challenged right away and learned a lot while having fun (while being encouraged with positive feedback as he worked on techniques). We have also seen other coaches come over to help when a child is having trouble with a technique and look out for each other's classes. 4) Culture--we have had many nice interactions with other families, and the children there are so polite and aware (e.g., holding the doors for someone else, not blocking the pictures that a parent of a new child is taking during class, etc.). The culture of both the staff and other families there is one of teamwork (there isn't the toxic feel that some gyms or competitive sports have, yet there is certainly skill and discipline t here--just the right balance of work, safety, and fun). 5) Birthday parties--great experience without having to worry about weather. The parents were able to relax and the children could run around in a safe environment with responsible coaches there (and try out pretty cool equipment). Definitely do the inflatable add-on--that was a hit (huge inflatable animal themed obstacle course/tunnel that the children loved). Our son's school has coaches who visit and have the kids do different obstacle courses, sports, and physical challenges. More than one coach has asked if our son takes classes in something because he's doing skills well ahead of his age group. A very large part is due to the classes he's taking at Dynamite (we've notice very solid and steady improvement this entire year). If you're looking for an athletic outlet for your child, then I highly recommend the Dynamite Gymnastics Center and coaches for a safe, fun, and properly challenging gymnastics home.

Every gymnastics center that my son or daughter has been to in the past has given stickers or…read morestamps to kids at the end of class. This is the first gymnastics center that I've ever seen actually deny a child a stamp as a consequence for not behaving. I am not against consequences if a child misbehaves, but this action to me honestly seemed like an easy way out for a gym teacher as opposed to either working with the child or connecting with the parent first. My 4 year old daughter was left crying at the end of the class, and she no longer felt as comfortable in the class from that point on. We have since changed to another gym that does not provide stamps or stickers but rather (from my observation) focuses solely on teaching the children, making sure they're having fun, and correcting bad behavior as soon as they see it. My daughter did have some fun times at this gymnastics center, and it is unfortunate that we had to move to another center. I hope this review helps encourage a better way to using (or not using) stamps / stickers for kids.

Disclaimer: I'm a relatively a beginner student…read more I just returned from Shelly's Mexico retreat. It was an amazing experience!! There were a group of 7 women total and each of them were provided individualized custom instruction. We were all at varying levels, but Shelly managed to give each of us the time and attention to allow for visible progress. And the type of people that her retreat attracts - I can't say enough good things. These women were soooo far ahead in their handstand journey, but they were so warm and supportive to me (and one another). I couldn't have asked for a kinder group of knowledgeable women. So very much enjoyed my time at this retreat. I can't wait to make meaningful progress implementing all the tips I picked up from Shelly! Having said that - even if you are at the beginning of your journey I'd definitely recommend the retreat - though going through her online program first is definitely a good idea ;).

I paid $7500 for a one-year membership with ShellyFlex, which I now believe is grossly expensive. I…read morealso purchased a retreat in Mexico during this time. After having the retreat booked for 2 full months, Shelly decided to suddenly cancel my trip because she was upset that I sought advice from other coaches and was finding success elsewhere. She absolutely takes criticism personally and will lash out when she's upset about something. Not only did she cancel my trip only 20 days before it was scheduled, but she refused to reimburse my travel costs. After giving her so much of my business for an entire year, she has cheated me out of over $500 on top of everything. However, the program itself is not bad. Shelly's team of coaches are talented and knowledgeable. Aside from being severely mistreated by Shelly and cheated out of a lot of money, my biggest complaint would be the price.

Great experience taking our son here for summer camp! He always looks forward to going and spending…read morethe day there. And he tells us that he had fun day that day and what they did. If you're are looking for a summer camp or just a 1 day or half day totally recommend checking them out.

What a magical place. All the children seemed very happy! The place was bright and clean. The…read moreinstructors were a delight. I recommend this gym to toddlers of all ages.