Love this studio. My sons have been taking lessons here for years and it's always been such a…read morepositive experience. Wayne and Muffy are phenomenal owners and all their teachers are top notch.

Polite and helpful front office staff. Superb network of instructors for various musical…read moredisciplines. If you need an instrument for your grade schooler, give them a try for rentals or purchase. We got a fantastic deal on a cello, never thought we'd own a cello! Great example of a hometown business supporting artistic expression of kids AND adults!

Copeland Mills has been absolutely wonderful for my family and I. They are the top dance school in…read morethe area and I would never go anywhere else! All of the instructors are degreed, and I've enjoyed being taught by every one of them! SO professional and a joy to watch all of their students.

My daughter went to Copeland for many years. This is the best dance school I could have ever taken…read moreher to. The teachers are professionals, they're educated, & they all have a passion that clearly resonates to all the students. They offer a wide range of classes for everyone, toddlers to grown ups. They also are very involved in the community and participate in many parades, and local outreaches; the main one being Disney World. If there is a setback, it would be the amount of money that could add up with tuition, dance uniforms, & props. Either way, this is the best dance school in Hampton Roads by far!

Music is played above recommended decibels and injures/damages dancing students hearing of all…read moreages. highly suggest you send kids with hearing protection and be aware of the abuse they are subject to by the extra extra loud music. Staff and owner have flagrant disregard for students hearing health and safety. be ware!

I Haven't had my daughter attend their classes yet but the person who answered the phone was super…read moresweet and helpful that I feel very comfortable with sending my daughter here already. I was refereed to this dance studio from another mother and went to the wrong place to sign her up thinking it was this one. Can't wait for my daughter to start here!

I don't think 5 stars is enough for such a wonderful studio. Aside from high moral standards that…read morethey help me instill into my little one, they are kind, compassionate, and giving. The staff has never once been anything less than amazing, and my daughter has been coming for two years. The teachers are patient. The studio is well kept. It is all around the best choice in Chesapeake. If you are on the fence about where to send your little dancer, don't think twice about Academie De Ballet.

Now this is where you go if you want to do dance seriously! I used to take lessons here for about…read more11 years in ballet and hip hop. Now, my little nieces go here for ballet. I have gone to other places dance recitals where there is clearly a lack of quality compared to here. Lessons. Typically an hour long. They will place you in class according to your dance level. There are classes that range from 3 year olds to older adults to teach you an array from ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, acrobatics, and more. The instructors who teach have been doing this for years! As for the little ones, you'll be amazed at how much they learn. The instructors are quite good with kids and reward them with stickers for good behavior. Lessons are typically held during the school year, but they also offer summer workshops. Also, if you refer other people to attend the school, you will receive a discount! Pictures. Pictures are always professionally done around the beginning of spring or so. I typically got a package of individual and group photo. You can see past group photos once you walk in the building to see what kind of quality you'll be getting. Recital. Recitals are divided according to level: Petite, Intermediate, Junior, Senior. So far they have all been held at Willet Hall in Portsmouth. The opening performances for each recital level are usually done by the Senior company which goes to show what level you can achieve if you keep at it... quite inspirational. By the end of the year, you truly see quality that you pay for. Overall, if you have a kid that is serious about dance, this is the place to go!

Enrolled my daughter at Danceland about two weeks ago. I'm so impressed with the information about…read moreclasses offered and the willingness to work with my daughter to get her in the right class. They encouraged her to try out any class they offer for free. Her teachers are well trained and so sweet. The facility is really great, clean and bright with fun purple walls and real wood dance floors. I'm so glad we chose Danceland II!!!

Studio is very cliquey. Kids AND instructors seem more interested in being there to socialize than…read moredance. Definitely on the higher end of the tuition scale for dance studios despite more talking than dancing. I find it alarming when my child knows about the personal lives of her adult teachers. If you aren't going to spend thousands to competitively dance, then I suggest choosing another school, as girls who aren't part of the competitive team are treated as second-class citizens with much less opportunity to improve and it is damaging to their self-esteem. All in all, we are much happier at a different studio this year.

Initially, our experience with the studio was positive. However, when we received my daughter's…read morerecital costume for her performance in June, I noticed It was a bit revealing (especially for a preschooler). Despite reaching out to the school for three weeks to address this concern, we received no response. I have left messages and emails. I spoke to Miss Jessica and she was very dismissive. I will also note that I am not the only parent who had concerns. The lack of communication and customer service is concerning. The manager Miss Theresa is aware of the issue but has not taken any action (none of the parents have heard from her). If you're comfortable with poor communication and disregard for parental concerns, then this place might suit you. Disappointed and won't recommend

My son is four and I was just looking for things to do this summer. I stumbled upon an ad on social…read moremedia I believe, saw the Shining Stars dance academy was only $70 for seven classes of hip-hop/jazz. I figured since it was so inexpensive that we would try it out. Honestly because it was so inexpensive, I didn't have very high expectations. They absolutely blew me away though! Teresa is absolutely amazing , and has taught my son so much. They went above and beyond my expectations, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to take this class this summer.

My kiddo has been asking to do gymnastics for a long while now. Something with tumbling and the…read moresorts. We went to trusty ole Google and discovered The Little Gym. You know the saying, 'monkey see monkey do'? Well, our younger one wanted to do it too. So, we checked what was available for him since he is a bit younger. So because of age, they are in separate classes and can't do it together. No problem there as we figured it could help with their independence, and we even found classes that worked out better for them in the end. We like that parents are given the option to stay, but you don't have to. There is a window on the other side that you can watch your kiddo as they do their class. I really loved that as I could see how my kids went from shy and reserved to outgoing and excited. From what I saw, I wouldn't say either is doing 'gymnastics' lol, but they're having a really fun time, and that's enough for me. We'll continue to keep coming back as long as the kids want to.

We have been coming here for a little over a year now. All of the teachers are very helpful and…read morepatient with the children. They sanitize the studio after every session and take cleanliness serious by encouraging parents to not bring sick children. This location also hosts camps and other events throughout the year for the little ones, they are extra fee though. Members do get discounts on these extra classes though. They also run limited deals throughout the year such as sign a sibling up and get 25% off or 50% for a second class for current members. My only small gripe is I wish the younger kids classes such as the 2 year olds were a bit lower priced since they aren't really learning any skills, but more so just playing on the equipment.

Krystyna and her husband were the most wonderful and fun people to learn dancing from! My husband…read moreand I did a wedding package deal to learn some routines for both our grand entrance and first dance for our wedding reception and our lessons were something we looked forward to each week. We even ended up adding one more session and they were super accommodating to our schedules. Krystyna was our teacher and she is super high energy and helps you gain confidence in the dance moves she teaches you. She presents a plethora of options so that you can tailor your dance to how you'd like and what you're most comfortable with rather than her just decide for you. We loved our entire experience at Fred Astaire Chesapeake and would recommend to anyone that is considering - DO IT! We even plan on taking more lessons in the future just to learn new styles of dancing like salsa, bachata, etc. This place is super fun and the staff makes it 1000x more wonderful!

I took classes here with my now-husband for our first dance at our wedding. We were really anxious…read moreat first because neither of us are dancers and we were afraid of feeling silly. Krystyna greeted us and started working with us and WOW. We absolutely loved it. Our first dance was incredible. Everyone that came to the wedding was so impressed and surprised. We had so much fun taking the lessons for our first dance, we decided to continue lessons after our wedding. We are going to our first group lesson and bringing some friends because we truly have so much fun. This is a great way to learn a new skill with your partner and get in a little workout. I definitely recommend.

My boyfriend and I had the BEST time at this Japanese Ramen Date Night at Untamed Chef! The class…read morewas interactive, organized, and easy to follow. We made pork gyoza with ponzu, fresh ramen noodles, jammy eggs, and green tea cookies, and everything tasted amazing. The chefs created a relaxed atmosphere while still teaching real technique, and our ramen bowls honestly turned out restaurant quality. It was a creative, memorable date night and we will definitely be back!!

I did not have the opportunity to experience the business, but I will warn you that if you book and…read morecannot make it for any reason (illness, surgery) you will not be able to re-book. The owner was very nice and offered us the bottle of wine that came with the experience, but it was an absolute waste of our money. Yes, I understand that the ingredients were already bought and ready for use. We did not ask for a refund, but to change to another date.

My mind and body are very grateful for Dawn Pilates studio…read more I have needed a physical life upgrade (and mental getaway) for months now. Covid has been a beast. Thankfully, so is Pilates! Since I'm a regular at neighboring Egg Bistro, Red Chair and Elite Nails, I have seen Dawn Pilates studio a few times now and was always curious about getting back into some form of physical activity. So I checked out their website and signed up for an introductory class yesterday evening. The studio is immaculately clean and the equipment is very well kept. They have sanitizer available and the instructors wear masks during classes. As you enter, you'll find cubbies to secure your belongings right up front. Toward the back, they have restrooms and a private studio. They have a selection of activewear, socks and other accessories to aid your practice and make you feel fancy. Personally, I find that cute workout wear inspires me to work harder. You will have to sign a waiver and provide some health-related info before starting. I am glad they ask for this as, without knowledge, you can easily exacerbate injuries if you do not make your instructors aware. They also inquire about your goals and will offer suggestions about how often to practice to reach your goals. They have a variety of equipment (reformer with tower, TRX, Bosu, other mats and balls) so that your classes won't get stale and you will see continuous progress. The introductory class is no-pressure, super informative and a quick way to fall in love with pilates (for me, a 2nd time around). Brande was the instructor and guided my form during the class while also being motivating and encouraging. After we finished, she reviewed the pricing with me (again, no pressure.. thanks, Brande!) and asked if I had questions. Like hot yoga, prices are definitely an investment for memberships, but they have several options depending on how often you expect to take class and are currently offering a 10% discount until the end of the year. I asked about pay-in-full discounts and she indicated that was also an option. I expected to feel incredibly sore this morning and I do, which is such a good feeling! My wallet won't be as happy as the rest of my body though...shew! But I am certainly eager to start taking classes regularly!

Dawn Pilates Studio is full of highly trained and compassionate Pilates experts. The classes are…read moresmall in size to allow for the instructors to really focus on details and provide helpful cues and adjustments. I believe this studio is perfect for someone new to Pilates, returning back to it, or already an expert! I have never felt so excited to go work out as I do now as a member at Dawn!