Such a wonderful experience recording a song for fun with friends ! The sound engineer was a huge…read morehelp and we would not have been able to navigate the equipment without him. The staff was very kind and understanding about changes we had to make to our booking. WOULD DO IT AGAIN

Being able to see young talent from DC and around the country before they strike it big? Awesome…read more Being able to see some classic plays for free? Even better. The National Conservatory is DC's answer to the FAME school in Manhattan or the Berkley school in Boston. The main focus of the Conservatory is as a school, which teaches actors all aspects of working on stage, on TV or film. It hosts a few open houses a year as well as free "graduation" performances. The ticketed performances are reasonably priced, around twenty dollars a person.

I was a student at the Conservatory and completed the two year program and then went on to be a…read moremember of the 3rd year repertory program. I can't say enough about the education I got here. I started off as a complete non-actor and after 6 semesters of study, I had an excellent foundational education as an actor. I went on to NYC and was an actor there for 8 years. I would recommend this school to anyone local or otherwise to develop an acting pedigree and prepare yourself for life as an actor.

Enrolled my teen daughter in The Theatre Lab's Summer Camp 2026 and the Honors Acting Conservatory…read moreintro class--game-changer! The small classes with pro faculty built her skills from basics to stage-ready poise, boosting her confidence for school plays and beyond; she even landed a community theatre role right after. Super organized site for easy enrollment, generous scholarships available, and the downtown DC space feels inspiring with access to pro theatres. Nurturing vibe for all levels; we've signed up for more--highly recommend for aspiring performers!

I have taken a couple classes here and it's a great school. It's refreshing to find a school geared…read moretowards adults that has classes for people who just want to act and aren't interested in becoming a professional actor. I walked in to "Anyone can act" class with no training or experience and loved it. Since then I have taken into to acting and scene study and enjoyed it. I also like the fact all of my classes were taught by local actors. I will be taking more classes here in the near future.

I joined this studio in 2021 to support a Black woman-owned business, but I can no longer attend…read moredue to severe safety, hygiene, and management issues. I waited until my membership ended to post this due to a documented pattern of retaliation by the owner. Safety & Environment: * Crime: Multiple cars have been stolen or broken into in the lot. The owner did not warn members and was dismissive when another member and I were personally threatened by a man on-site. * Privacy Violations: Members were filmed without consent for the owner's adult subscription site. It took multiple requests to remove the footage, and one member was temporarily banned for complaining. * Harassment: A member used racial slurs and made death threats toward others. The owner did not cancel their membership until that individual was caught stealing from the studio. Facility Maintenance: * Hygiene: Roaches have been observed on site and the owner failed to notify the community. * Equipment: Poles are poorly maintained--some sway, creak, or have cracks. Chrome-allergy risks are ignored as poles are moved without labels. The bathroom is often inoperable (clogged toilet/shower used for storage). Poor Management: * Communication: Benefits (like unlimited open sessions) were stripped mid-contract without notice, and members were penalized for using them. Different members are provided with different resolutions for the same issue. Many are provided with no resolution at all. She has switched the app used to provide studio updates 3 times within the past year and is adamant about her being the one to disseminate information through it, but not receptive to members trying to communicate with her through it. Despite switching the app 3 times she expects people to inconvenience themselves by downloading the app du jour each time and as an incentive offers benefits to members that use the most recent app, even though we all have the same membership contracts and pricing tiers. * Volatility: The owner frequently engages in disrespectful conflicts with students, staff, prospective staff, and guests. She has threatened to call the police on a member for simply raising a system issue. Supporting Black-owned businesses is important to me, but I cannot ignore the poor treatment Black women specifically have faced here. Many polers around the DMV started their journeys at this studio, because it's one of the oldest in the area. Many in the DMV pole community have left for the reasons I shared and more. Please do your research and ask around before signing a contract. I wish I had this information before starting a membership. I never would've signed up if I had known. The studio owner has publicly claimed that she's always seen as the villain and the only members that complain are those that don't get their way. But I think if she took the time to sit and reflect, listen to the community, and not approach every conversation defensively it would be a valuable experience.

Been coming to My Body Shop for almost a year now, and it's been great! I joined the studio for…read moretheir Lyra classes and their open practice schedule. For a while Colleen was the only Lyra instructor, but now they have Elixir and Lyra Bae as well. Each instructor's style varies and so do their difficulty level. With interest in Lyra still building up in the area, I think they'll have distinguished levels soon. I like to alternate between the Lyra instructors. What I love most about the studio is that it's very client/instructor centered. Schedules and class offerings are adjusted based on student interest and what the instructors want to teach. It really makes for a fun learning environment. Since joining I've gotten the opportunity to try many of their other classes, like Floor F@$?ery, Pole 1, Chair Playtime, etc. All the instructors are great at what they do and offer their own flair to each class. I have thoroughly enjoyed every instructor I've encountered. They really have me considering starting my pole journey! But I will say this: I hate their website but love the mobile app! Once you start at the studio, please download it bc it will make your life so much easier. There is also an online members only chat available. Their memberships are affordable and they constantly share specials and events on their IG.

This review is about their rehearsal space. I didn't use the recording studio or any other…read moreservices, so I can't comment on any of that. I booked a 3 hour session in their rehearsal space with a 5-piece band from 6-9 pm on a weekday. The good: CHEAP. $65 for three hours worked out to $13 per person. You can't beat that, CONVENIENT LOCATION. I live in Bethesda and love going to 7Drum City but it's too much of a hassle to get there on a weeknight. This place is one of the few rehearsal spaces out here in the burbs. The not-so-good: EQUIPMENT. The guitar and bass amps and mic were quite good. The keyboard was a joke, a cheapo gadget and not the full 88. The drum kit was in a sound booth, which made it a bit awkward, and had a cracked cymbal and some other issues. THE EXPERIENCE. This was the thing that kind of turned us off the place. We didn't realize that there is no staff on site after regular business hours. We took the elevator down to the basement level and came to a long deserted hallway of locked doors. We called the number and found out that we needed an entry code, which they gave us. We got in and had to figure out for ourselves which was the practice room. The keyboard was hard to find. We needed over-the-phone guidance. And we were under surveillance the whole time. It is probably a totally different vibe during business hours but this was just not comfortable or conducive to getting into a music mood. It was a basement with no people, no windows, no bathroom, and just felt really creepy and weird.

Great place to bring visions to life, create opportunities, rebrand as a creative and do business…read moreat a professional level. I love the partnership I've created with The Music Dept.

My experience at Fortis College has been very rewarding. My favorite instructors are Ms. T, Ms…read more Clayborne, Ms. Landrum, and Mr. Theo. Each of them has made a positive impact on my education by being knowledgeable, supportive, patient, and genuinely invested in their students' success. They explain the material clearly, encourage us when we feel overwhelmed, and help prepare us for real situations in the medical field. I would recommend Fortis because the program provides valuable hands-on experience, practical knowledge, and instructors who want to see their students succeed. My time here has helped me grow academically, professionally, and personally while preparing me for a career in healthcare.

Stay away, it's a scam. Cannot transfer credits either. They look into your finances to accept you…read morein. If there is no win they don't care. They keep those with GI Bill and other state benefits regardless if you can pass or not the national state exams to get licensed. They falsify data. They arent accedited either.

Great play to record your music. Nice vibes. Cant go wrong with that. I would definitely recommend…read morethis place to anyone in the industry

Never recorded in a studio before first timer lol but I will say it was easy to find and the…read moreresponse time was fast. Pro recorded me and was very professional I didn't know some of the terms he was stating while I was recording but he was patient and explained in a way I could understand. I love how they have motivating quotes on the walls and it was very clean. I'll definitely book here again and recommend anyone looking to record to come here. Usually I thought it took a week or two to receive the mixed song back but he was done with the both songs I recorded by the end of my session & I booked for two hours. Now that's what I call professional honey. In and out. Vibe 10/10 Pricing 10/10 Location 10/10 Service 10/10

Excellent well-equipped recording studio. We have recorded demos here twice with a 5 piece…read morecountry/bluegrass band. On another occasion, the studio did a great job of helping us to shoot and record a live in-studio video. The owner and engineer Steve is highly efficient, reliable, easy to work with and has good ears, and the rates are very reasonable.