A great place in Bham to learn social ballroom dance. Steve and Kim are great instructors.read more

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I'm writing this review because I was genuinely shocked by how this gymnastics program handled a…read morevery young child on her first-ever visit. This class advertises itself as accepting children ages three and up. A three-year-old attended one single class--her very first exposure to gymnastics, a new environment, new instructors, new rules, everything. Instead of allowing any adjustment period, the staff told the child's parent that her daughter "didn't have the attention span to keep up with the class" and effectively dismissed her after just that one visit. Anyone who has spent time around three-year-olds knows that attention spans develop over time, especially in unfamiliar environments. Expecting perfect focus immediately is unrealistic and developmentally inappropriate--particularly for a beginner. What makes this even harder is the context: this child has been through a lot. She spent much of her early life accompanying her mother to chemotherapy appointments while her grandmother battled cancer. After her grandmother passed away, enrolling her daughter in gymnastics was meant to be a positive, healing step--something joyful and normal for a little girl who has already experienced far more than most children her age. Instead of patience, encouragement, or even a trial period, the response was exclusionary and abrupt. If this program is not equipped to support true beginners or young children who need time to acclimate, that should be made very clear upfront. Labeling a three-year-old as "unable to keep up" after one class is not only discouraging--it's unnecessary and hurtful. I would strongly caution parents of young children, especially first-timers, to ask very specific questions before enrolling. We expected a nurturing, age-appropriate environment and did not receive that here.

Hands down the BEST swim program in the Birmingham area!…read more After trying several other swim options, I can confidently say nothing compares to this one in Birmingham. Katie is truly a gem--so loving, patient, and gifted at what she does. My kids look forward to swim lessons every year because of the joyful, confidence-building experience she creates. From the start, Katie clearly communicates expectations and guidelines via email, so you always know what to expect. She's amazing with kids--gentle yet effective--and by the end of the week, they're swimming! Most importantly, Katie genuinely cares about each child's safety and progress. I'm incredibly grateful for the way she's taught my kids to swim and for the peace of mind that comes with knowing they're in such good hands.

Absolutely amazing instructor who is perfect with the kiddos. This is definitely an advanced swim…read moreclass and believes he starts are 12 months. My little girl is 2 years old and was at gold fish but she has clearly grown more skills and comfort in the water after being in this class. I HIGHLY Recommend him! Plus he has been doing it for 40 years and so fun to watch!

My daughter began Alabama Swim School at two years old. She was trained for safety and swim basics!…read moreIt was a relief to be at a pool and know she could swim to the side when necessary. We kept her swimming as she started swimming competitively on her community summer swim and branched into year round swimming. she learned to be competitive and confident in her strokes-became a regional swimmer at 8 years old! She is now a Division I College athlete in another sport. She feels like the discipline and training she learned at a young age gave her more opportunities to develop as an athlete. She is a lifeguard and coaches summer swim when she is on summer break. I am thankful for the decision we made to start her in a swim class at a young age. It has benefited our family in building a good foundation for our daughter.