I've taken the Wednesday ballet class For beginner adults…read moreand have enjoyed it. The instructor is very nice and knowledgeable. The group size is usually 10-14 people. Everyone seems nice and pleasant to each other. Overall I've enjoyed attending the classes

Love this studio!!! I've been taking adult drop in classes here several times a week for years now…read more The instructors and accompanists are fantastic

We had the BEST time in our private lesson with Amina. She taught our group of beginners how to…read moredance. After just 1 1/2 hours we were able to do a spirited routine together. What a thrill! She's a fabulous teacher with such positive energy. Thanks for a memorable evening!

Excellent teaching skills. Classes are small so a lot of opportunities to watch you and correct…read moreyour movements if needed.

My nephew is a passionate, energetic, competitive, HIGHLY intelligent (you know, that kind of kid…read morethat asks you huge existential/meaning of life questions while waiting in line at the drugstore) kiddo. The Lab has become his second home. I am SO SO thankful that he has found this community and art form. Breaking provides him with a creative outlet to be both competitive, and an expressive individual while maintaining an over all positive and supportive team outlook. He is no longer crushed by 'loosing'. He appreciates the skills of others and the teachers and older students both support and challenge him. His confidence, humility, physical strength, focus, patience, and empathy have grown enormously. As he is obsessed with break dancing he now has ways of connecting and learning about many other related topics. He has traveled to new cities to watch break dancing, he asks his uncle (my husband - a music producer) about the musical and cultural history of break beats. I also love that The Lab has exposed my nephew to teachers and mentors who externally are different from him (and our immediate family). He is meeting and learning from people of different ages, gender identies, races, creeds etc. Having a diversity of role models and teachers in your formative years is so important! Please keep doing what your doing 'The Lab'! Sincerely, A very appreciative Aunt P.S. It should be noted that The Lab has 29 "unrecommened" Yelp reviews, and they are ALL 5 starts.

So my son had his 4th birthday party here and a whole ball was had!!! Christina was fantastic to…read morework with and the instructors were AMAZING!!!! They taught the kids real breakin' moves and all were engaged and entertained! We are thinking about enrolling in the course because of this awesome experience! Definitely recommend!

I love this community of dancers! That's what is so awesome about it. The people here are good…read morepeople that care about each other, they bring in amazing guests for workshops, they offer virtual classes too! I have also noticed that you will learn about the history and culture on the dance style, and it's very thorough. That is so important because it gives you more understanding and context of where the movement comes from and how it was used.

I'm blown away by the the classes and hospitality The…read morequality and devotion of the teachers amazes me.

Beginner classes should be for beginners. Some instructors were training people who were already…read morefamiliar with the movements. They did not direct others who required supervision too. Few instructors were wonderful. But many were just going through motions.

I see something wild and free emerging in her after a few weeks. She posts dance philosophy on her…read morewall, speaks constantly of your methods, her posture... She doesn't act like a child who has been trafficked anymore. Today she stands up. Thank you from, https://motherforce.us/

This is my first yelp review ever and i am writing it at 10 at night after a long day because I…read morethink it is THAT important that everyone know how amazing this dance institute is!!! After hearing of the institute threw several friends whose children attend, I decided to try a week of summer camp for my 6 year old which concluded in a showcase performance. I was absolutely impressed and more so appreciative to have finally found a dance home for my 3 kids! In the last 2 years we have enrolled in at least 4 of the local dance companies looking for a company within which my children can grown and develop REAL skills...not just jumping around for fun. PMDI proves to cultivate talent and drive as well as discipline and skill in a really fun and loving environment. The counselors are not only talented but genuinely care about the kids. I was pleased to find them all calling my daughter by name even though many did not instruct her age group. I have wanted and have now found a community where my kid feel like she is joining a family. It's a place where I know I will get an honest report of behavior as well as progress and talent. They teach discipline and life skills and Dance skills coupled with a love for the arts. its just great. And the test of any dance company, in my opinion, is how the oldest students carry themselves and the level of dance skill they exhibit. The oldest students (12-18) in the showcase demonstrated great command of isolations, choreography, strength and poise leaving me confident that my kids will graduate the company as dancers with audition and presentation and choreography skills not just dance skills. I'm happy!! very happy!

Princess Mhoon Dance Institute is one of the best experiences of my daughter's life! It was…read moredefinitely worth the trip to leave the comfy confines of our Southeast DC home each weekend for the class and the fun. My daughter really enjoyed the dance lessons and the family atmosphere that exists there. I loved the big performance at the end of the season... of course I have the disc. Also, it's worth mentioning that Princess Mhoon is not only highly personable, but is also quite the professional and an incredible instructor. It's more than worth the money - with her extensive background, it's a steal! My younger daughter is next!

Came to see the Hungry Caterpillar show with 3 year olds for the first time and they absolutely…read moreloved it. The production quality and actors were amazing. Now I have kiddos who keep asking whether we can go again. Just bought tickets to see the Snow Man and the Snow Dog show for the holidays and looking forward to it. Update: Snow Man and the Snow Dog was not loved by the kids (3 year old and 5 year old), personally I felt it was really boring too. High production value but just not captivating enough. My kid loved the original video but couldn't wait for the play to end.

I attended my first play at Imagination Stage yesterday, and I know it won't be my last. This…read moretheatre is truly a gem, making performing arts accessible for families of all ages and abilities. Here is what you need to know: + Garage parking is free on Sundays + Tickets are sent electronically along with a helpful email and storybook pdf that helps prepare young children on what to expect when they go to the theatre + The theatre is truly intimate -- there is not a bad seat in the house (Trust me -- we were last row, on the side of the stage and still had a great view!) + Children's shows can be quite corny and cut corners when it terms to production value but not at Imagination Stage. I was really impressed by the quality of acting and the set of "Dory Fantasmagory." + They offer lots of free programming such as "Meet the Cast", family yoga, and a children's fashion show to go with the play. I went with a group of children ages 4 - 11 and they had everyone entertained. Seeing everyone's faces light up and laughing out loud has truly filled my cup of cuteness for the entire week. Thanks again Imagination Stage. Can't wait to visit again!

My girls danced at C-Unit and it was a disappointing experience. The atmosphere is much too strict…read moreand intimidating for really young dancers. The owner likes short dancers who are naturals. She is not a believer that hard work can pay off, so she forms a very quick opinion about your child that will never change regardless of how much they improve. The studio is a fortune with little to show for it. You pay all of your classes twice a year but there is pretty much an expense every month. They up charge for costumes - they were 85 dollars a piece. I found that my girls were always told what they couldn't do versus teaching them how to do it. One of my daughters, who was told she was a "bad" dancer, is now on BCC Poms. If I truly had a really talented child, I would not choose C-Unit. They do not have a long track record of getting their dancers onto Broadway, etc. There are other studios in the area that do.

Best dance place within 30 miles. So fun so amazing and so creative. My girls are begging me for…read moreMore ! Best recital I've ever seen. I've been to a few others and nothing can compare. It's the place to be! Can't wait for the season to start again !!!! Love c unit !!

CityDance POP is a gem. My daughter did a summer camp here and took ballet one. The instructors are…read moreincredibly kind and yet teach a rigorous program. I was amazed by how much my daughter learned in just one dance class. The staff is wonderful, too. They respond immediately to any question or concern and are generally professional and nice. The studio is also a lovely space.

Signed up for a 9 week Zumba series, and have to say, it's the best Zumba class I've attended…read more Megan, the instructor, is upbeat, well prepared, and pays attention to all the students. There's plenty of room to dance (unlike Zumba classes at gyms that pack in more than they can accommodate). I took off one star just for the volume - wish the music could be toned down a tad, though it's no louder than any other class in the country. This is by far the most cost effective and friendly dance studio in town.

Recently moved to this area and decided to do a search for a beauty school as I was in desperate…read moreneed of a trim, but not wanting to shell out $35 for it. I called, and was quoted $11. I happily came over and was greeted by a really kind lady at the front desk that I believe was one of the instructors. She asked what I was looking to get done, and had me sign in had me pay. She said because the hair was over shoulder length they charge a length fee of an additional $10. Which honestly, that is a very reasonable policy, and $21 is still cheaper than any hair salon ice been to. After a couple minutes handed me over to a student named Patricia. Patricia did a great job and was quick and skilled in her art. She offered a shampoo or for it to dry after as they spray it generously to cut, but I opted for neither as I was on my way home from work and planning to shower once I got home anyway. Definitely will be returning when I want something done with my hair as prices are reasonable, and the people seem friendly.

Now I see why businesses need to "buy" 5-star reviews About…read morea week ago I called and asked if they did braids, even asked it they provided hair. I was informed that they did but I'd need to come in for a quote/consultation. I went there this past Monday and waited at front desk for 5 mins or so. I decided to ask the person working 10 feet from me if there was anyone taking care of the desk. A woman a few stations down said that she'd be there in a few. When she finally got to me I asked for the price for braids. Was informed that they didn't do braids. I pointed to their price board that had a price for braids, was told that they only did short braids no extensions. If they are teaching students how to waste a (potential) client's time, this is the place to go.