Well, my friend and I had a girl weekend in Asheville and tried a few fun workouts while we were in…read moretown. My girlfriend has been an aerialist for 4-5 years now and I've only taken one class before but we knew we'd love it. I figured if I couldn't manage any of the moves well, at least I could provide comic relief, right? The other young lady in our group was an Asheville local who just started lessons a month and a half ago, so between us there were many skill levels represented. Being a compact space, there are only four silk stations available so we had the privilege of watching the instructor on a set of silks as well. Carly lead us through a stretching warm up before we practiced with the silks. When Carly saw what we were able to manage she would add to it, varying the tasks for each of us as we all had wildly different strengths and weaknesses. The music was fun, Carly was patient and had wonderful verbal cues as well as demonstrating for me when the verbal clues left me scratching my head. I wish I lived closer and could build my upper body strength and enjoy this unique workout more often. It was hard and fun and two days later my shoulders and back are still sore but I'd go back tomorrow if I could! Now, where is my Cirque du Soleil contract???

Um. I love this place. If I had the power to teleport, you better believe this is one of the places…read moreI'd hit up very, very frequently! (As often as my bruised limbs could allow. The lyra really digs into you, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and doubling up on fabric would probably also be pretty helpful. I'd been itching to take either a pole class or an aerial silks/lyra class for ages, and since I plan my travels around food and awesome fitness classes (priorities, right?), I definitely had to make a stop here before leaving Asheville! I called beforehand to make sure that it was okay for me to take the aerial lyra class, and the lady I spoke to was really helpful and friendly. (I'd only taken one class before, and that was quite unfortunately back in early 2012, so uh...it's been a while!) ...But my goodness, this was a super fun class! Evan was our instructor, and there was only one other student, so we started the class off with a light warmup, and then jumped right in. Evan was really good about explaining everything, and also in evaluating where we were at so that he could tailor the class to our level. We took turns going through a sequence and learning how to clean it up and make it look pretty + fluid. He was also really great about giving us pointers and cues, which was definitely helpful when we were puzzling out a couple of the moves. All in all, super super fun, and I really hope to come back to Asheville at some point again to visit, and so I can take more classes here! The handbalancing class that Evan teaches looks like a lot of fun, and I'd love to take more aerial lyra (+ silks!) classes!

So fun... you get so much for your money here! The zip lining literally seemed to endless, and the…read morefellas who facilitated were hysterical and charming, and the gals in the office were friendly. We cannot recommend it more.

Walked into Canopy Ridge on our visit to Lake Lure and it was Phenomenal. We didn't have…read morereservations and the ladies welcomed us with open arms. There was a group about to leave that we could join so it worked perfectly. We filled out the wavers and also rented a Go Pro for our helmet. After that, we got our harness from our two guides. The two guides we had were amazing and so informative and the kept us entertained the entire time. They actually made the experience fun for us. For 80 per person, you get to ride six different lines that range in height, distance, and speed. Before every ride, the guides give safety tips and the best way to enjoy the ride. For a first-time rider, I'm so glad I was in the hands of Canopy Ridge I felt safe and I was never unsure on every line. It also involves some hiking but only a few steps. We enjoyed being in Nature and the weather was perfect. If you are ever in the area of Canopy Ridge Farm is a must.

I could not ask for a better school! I have been incredibly pleased with everything and everyone at…read moreKiddie Academy. We recently relocated to another part of the state for work and are missing Kiddie Academy terribly! We can not say enough about how much our whole family loved our time there!

Our two children attended here for a few years. The curriculum was good and they started with some…read moregreat teachers. As time passed and leadership and owners became more and more involved, it seemed to really change the dynamics. The staff turnover was very high with these dynamics. Students were lucky to have the same teacher for an entire school year. The owners were more concerned with the ritual cleaning (done by the teachers) rather than engaging the students in creative art projects, as these may cause a mess. Teachers would often have to stick kids in front of the TV in order to complete their extensive list of chores so they could leave without being reprimanded or have overtime. The teachers were remarkable considering they were doing all the housekeeping too. Even as the owners continued to raise tuition year after year, the service continued to go downhill with more and more frivolous demands on the teachers. They never hired a cleaning service to help ease the burden on teachers and allow them to prepare children for elementary school. The teachers really do a great job considering what they have to put up with on a daily basis from the director and owners. They can only endure it for so long, which is why the turnover is so high. With more insight and direction from the franchise and stronger leadership, this program could thrive again. Just need to refocus on the children and working on teacher retention.

Its amazing You will be very surprised at the prices…read more Not only that they are specific & very clean Not to Mention Huge!! A plus point have children no problem They have a care center Thinking about your parents great place for any elderly to start Have health issues no problem they have personal training A massive swimming pool will awesome programs even Physical Therapy....in the pool Suitable for all ages Culture Very Friendly Warm staff i must say. The list goes on & on Thankyou very much whoever built the place They're a genius!!

Been seeing several homeless people using facilities which makes me uncomfortable, and wonder how…read moreclean the pool, showers are maintained.

This is a must for any girls gathering! Ash was the warmest kindest instructor for our group of 10…read moregirls wanting to have fun and learn some sexy dances and tricks! We have never laughed harder or had a better hour of our lives! Can't wait to come back next time!

This is a very special place. As a plus sized woman I was searching for a place of belonging…read moreinstead of comparison and I found it here. I've dealt with disassociation from my body for decades and DanceClub is where I have found my way back to her. I've never had so much fun in my whole life. You can know when I'm taking a class because I can't stop giggling with joy. I have found so much growth in diving into my sensuality, in doing things I never imagined I'd have the strength for, and simply being myself and no one else. No one is watching to judge, only to cheer you on. I had a breakthrough the other day when I didn't believe I could climb the pole. I admitted my brain was telling me that I wasn't the sort of person that can do these things. I had tears in my eyes and before I knew it I was surrounded by the other girls in the class cheering me on...and I did it! Forever grateful for this family. If you're on the fence about coming, let me push you to the other side!

Love this gym and the amenities they offer. It is a great price for a family membership.read more

I think this YMCA in Black Mtn N C. Is a predigous and slanderous origination. They discussed my…read morefinancial situation in front of several bystanders At the front desk. They refused my son admission into the gym stating that he needed to fill out their financial application. I had previously filled out an application for him to attend the gym. He had been given a membership card and had used it two times. They said he had never attended the gym. But he had two times previously. They threatened to call for security and they told him to never come back. I don't know what their problem is. I sent a check for the month of February with him . They refused the check. I am dismayed at this treatment. This is not how to treat a former client.

there aren't a ton of great gyms in the Asheville area, as someone coming from a major city, and at…read morefirst glance, this YMCA may not look all that impressive. however, it has just about everything you really need to get a well-rounded workout in. the equipment is in great condition, the layout (though the space is relatively small) is nicely configured, the staff is always busy cleaning and keeping the gym in great shape, and they are all incredibly friendly as well. i would say this is the best YMCA out of the bunch in the AVL area, and worth the drive from downtown Asheville.

I go to this YMCA to hit the speed bag and jump rope in the "multi-purpose room." They're now…read morescheduling classes in that room, so frequently that it's difficult to find a time when it's open. Some of the classes are not even on the published schedule. Went there today, and surprise, there was a class in the room.

Coach Emi is so great! with kids of all different skill…read morelevels - very impressive! Our kid loved every minute and coach Emi was so easy to work with a very generous and accommodating and flexible with things like unpredictable avl weather... we are super grateful and will definitely sign up for more!

We have absolutely loved KidCycle Club for our 2 year old (balance bike) and 4 year old (pedal…read morebike). Our two year old has grown to love being on his balance bike and learning how to maneuver, balance better, go over obstacles, follow directions, and increase his confidence in his body. Our four year old has learned beginning mountain biking skills, gained a love for biking, and grown her confidence in her abilities to tackle more challenging terrain. Above all, Emi is kid focused, fun, positive, encouraging, and supportive of all the children in the class and creates a fun and nurturing environment for kids of all ages and abilities to learn how to bike. Emi has been flexible with schedules, has great communication, and is super knowledgeable about all things bikes. We love KidCycle Club and appreciate all that Emi has done for our kids!