To be clear with this review, the star rating sits at a four since i LOVED Liv's Flexy class, but…read moredid not love the pole classes. I tried a pole class as someone who isn't the strongest or been active in a while and I definitely struggled. I was motivated to keep going, but I think I need my strength up before trying it again. The classes aren't small, so if I was struggling to do something it would sometimes take awhile to get help. I'm also a very visual learner and the instructor did not spend time on the pole herself to show us the moves. However, I absolutely LOVE liv's flexy class. On the website it doesn't have her name as the instructor yet, but as far as I know she's the only one teaching it right now. Liv is a great instructor. She's very tapped into every student in her class. She goes around the room to check in with students, shows different difficulty levels for each move, and demos every move multiple times with lots of instruction. In her class I've been able to move in ways I didn't think I'd be able to so early in my progress! I look forward to her class every week and I really hope they add more to the schedule. Very small parking lot and limited street parking, so take transit or walk if you can.

Best pole studio hands down. The instructors are so nice and helpful, it's great for groups, or you…read morecan come solo and make new friends. I highly recommend

I stopped by Koresh for the first time to try out Noelle Martone's beginners adult musical theatre…read moreclass. I registered online (about 25 dollars per class) and headed over to the studio about 15 minutes for my class. While it's a bit nerve wracking walking into a studio for the first time, especially after not being in one for over a decade, the staff was so helpful and welcoming. The young woman at the front desk helped me check in and directed me to the studio. She gave me a heads up that another class was wrapping up and to hang out on the side and take a seat until my class started. Noelle's class was fantastic! She created such an inclusive and welcoming space. She encouraged making adjustments in the warmups and choreography to fit your abilities and comfort. The class started with stretches, then some across the floor warm ups, then learning the number and ended with an optional cool down. There was a nice mix of abilities throughout the class. The space is large and clean with room to leave your personal belongings in eyesight. Will definitely be doing this again soon!

Fantastic ballet teachers. Fang and Eva are true professionals. The office staff is so friendly and…read moreinviting. The studio is in beautiful Rittenhouse. Walk to everything. Highly recommended.

My daughter has been attending the School of Philadelphia Ballet for three years, and it has truly…read morebecome her happy place. She absolutely loves their camps, and being part of The Nutcracker for this year has been a dream come true! Her love of ballet has really blossomed here, thanks to the incredible teachers who bring out the best in their students. We feel so lucky to be part of this community -- it's a wonderful environment for any child who wants to grow in both skill and confidence.

I am not shy about telling anyone who will listen that Evolve is one of my favorite places in…read morePhiladelphia. I've been to Hot Girl Jazz (various levels) and Music Theatre Dance drop in classes, and have always left feeling happy, proud of myself, and accomplished. What Rachel has created goes way beyond just dance classes. Whether you're completely new to dance or a dancer in retirement, you will find a community that's there for you and whatever journey you're looking to go on. The convenient location on Walnut makes it very easy to work into my schedule, and the classes themselves are fairly intimate. There's classes and camps for kiddos, heels classes, tap, hot girl jazz, music theatre, and more. I am a mover and have never once felt self conscious or "less than" while learning the choreo for the night. If you're looking to expand your community, hobbies, exercise options, or just get outside of your comfort zone, Evolve is the place to do it. Thank you to Rachel, Julianna, and the whole team for making dance so fun and welcoming.

I've had years of experience in this wonderful branch both as a parent and as an adult student…read moremyself. I can't say enough about the staff and teachers and their dedication to the students and their musical growth. It's a cheerful community of people as well -- can't wait until Covid is behind us and the halls can be filled with students again. Whether teaching 1:1 lessons or coaching in ensembles, the teachers are exceptional--all are trained musicians and many also have professional performance and recording careers. My kids even got to do some cool things because of their enthusiastic teachers-- playing the National Anthem at the Phillies was a highlight they'll never forget!! If you're thinking of private classical or jazz instruction, vocal instruction, or a jazz or classical ensemble experience -- for yourself or your kids-- I can think of no better place! Plus they offer need based financial aid so it's accessible and affordable to all. Highly recommend!!

Excellent staff. Wonderful teachers. Tremendous outreach to the community. Music education is vital…read moreto a complete education -- and many schools today are not offering the kind of music education Settlement provides. Settlement is great!

Was visiting Philadelphia for Grace Hopper, and wanted to drop by some aerial studios while I was…read morethere. I really enjoyed my class, aerial dance! I wish the instructor would move to Seattle (preferably Eastside) and teach similar classes here :D I love having a dance class. Maybe controversial, I also liked that we were in charge of most of our own warm up, especially since I came in early, and we could spend more of the class time actually learning the choreo (which in this case happened to be a long trick on hammock). The instructor was very friendly and welcoming. The point I'm deducting is the location, mostly because it felt super sketchy coming in and it wasn't the easiest to find, and leaving later didn't feel the *safest*, despite the fact that I was using uber/lyft to get around (not public transit). But I liked the studio space itself-- very huge and airy and lots of space for each student. And very colorful!

I felt this place to be an inspiring studio in the beginning, but quickly found out that the…read moreownership is only supportive to certain kinds of people. Not an inclusive place from my experience and I was eventually bullied out of attending by the powers at be. Was a pretty upsetting experience.

Disclaimer; I've been to several pole dancing classes…read more We went as a group of 6 for a one hour 11am class on a Sunday. The class was just okay, I felt like we stretched for 10-15 minute, which I felt was extensive. The instructor was nice but I felt she could have done better with less individual focus and better memorization of the moves. For every move she wanted everyone to one by one reenact the move, which took up a lot of time. It felt like she was singling out each person. She also forgot the routine moves a few times. I felt like it was a class for senior citizen or kindergarten. It was still fun to do as a group, which is why I gave them 3 stars.

I'm so shocked to see that there are no yelp reviews for this pole studio yet, but happy to be the…read morefirst. I've been going to this pole studio for about four months now and let me just say this studio is a gem! My pole style is low flow, stripper sexy flow, floorwork tricks, flexy, liquid motion"-y with a little bit of booty-poppin' r&b and hip hop and this is the gym for me! This pole gym is not cirque/burlesque. The icing on the cake is that the owner (Lydia) is not only so talented, but she also genuinely cares about her students. The community of positivity and support between students is also priceless. 10/10.

My son just finished his third recital at Dance 4u Dance Center, and my family couldn't be happier…read more In his three years of dance at the studio, he has done a tap/ballet combo class, a tap/jazz combo class, and mini-hop (hip hop for younger kids). He has also participated in the studio's summer camp programs for the past two summers (and will be returning again in July.) He has loved all his classes during the year (the staff are all just fantastic, through and through), and really enjoys the different camp themes each summer. (For instance, this summer he will be participating in a Unicorn, Mermaid and Pirate Camp!) The owner, Meghan, is extremely hands-on, and has many, many years of experience as a dance teacher. She and the teachers/staff really make a difference for dancers of all ages and levels. My son can be anxious about trying new things and meeting new people, and Meghan in particular has gone above and beyond to find ways to ease him in and make him feel super comfortable and confident. Also worth noting is how Dance 4u has lots and lots of boys taking dance classes. When my son first expressed interest in dancing at age 3, I remember being distraught over the fact that the majority of the local dance studios had very few boys enrolled, or none at all. Meghan turned this around for Dance 4u, and now almost every class at every level has boys enrolled. Three years ago, there were only 2 boys enrolled - my son and one other. Last month, I was overjoyed to see about 15 boys dancing in the recital! I love that Dance 4u encourages boys to dance. This has meant the world to me, as my son was quite discouraged from dancing when he felt that he would be the only boy. Finally, I wanted to add how pleased I was with another aspect of Dance 4u - the birthday parties! I had my son's 6th birthday party at Dance 4u, and it was perfect from start to finish. Birthday parties at Dance 4u are affordable and fun. You get to pick the style of dance you want, and even pick the teacher. Then the guests are able to learn a dance or two - and by the end, it's truly a sight to be seen! Everyone has a blast. If your child is interested in dance, and you are looking for a studio with highly experienced dance teachers and a warm, family vibe - this is the place for you!

I go to Dance 4u Dance Center and it is AWSOME i live the teachers and my friends there!read more