Several years ago when my then preschool dancer was begging for dance lessons, we visited several…read morestudios. At every studio we visited she couldn't wait to get out of there, and I saw teachers doing things that worried me. When we visited Encore the atmosphere there was so different from the other studios we had visited, and I practically had to drag my dancer out of there. We haven't looked back since. The teachers use positive terminology to teach dance steps without damaging a dancer's body image. My dancer is now a member of the Encore Dance Performance Company entertaining residents of local retirement communities and performing at events and benefit shows. My dancer continues to be pushed to challenge their dancing by teachers who are supportive.

Our son went to theater camp ( Into the Woods Jr.) It was pricy compared to other local theaters,…read morebut he enjoyed it and felt like he learned more than anywhere else. He made new friends and the show was phenomenal. The end production was better than the other camps he attended.

My daughter has been dancing here for almost 6 years. We love it. The ladies who do the programs…read morefor the younger dancers are amazing. They are upbeat, enthusiastic and endlessly patient with little ones. The ladies who work the desk are warm, helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile. It has been great to see young ladies who 6 years ago were students; now come back to teach and choreograph. And most of all, anyone who has ever seen either their June show or their professional quality Nutcracker knows that their dancers are amazingly talented and dedicated. We hope to dance here for years to come.

Best dance school in the area~we have been there for 9 years and have loved it for our 3 children…read more Many options whether you are wanting a little dance or a lot there is something for everyone!! Everyone is always welcomed no matter their dance level or experience. How else could this studio be the performance company of The Strand Capital?

I was 30 and had never taken a dance class in my life and had heard that e-dance center offers…read moremultiple classes for adults, including hip-hop which sparked my interest. I hesitantly signed up for summer classes to "try it out" not knowing how undertaking dance as adult would go. I'm so glad I did! I'm definitely hooked. I've been taking hip-hop instruction at e-dance for the last three years and am about to start my fourth year and will be adding a class in pop video. e-dance offers instruction for all ages (small kids to adults) and in all styles including ballet, tap, hip hop, modern, and much more. The staff and instructors are wonderful and full of energy and enthusiasm. Every year, at the end of the dance season e-dance puts on a killer show at the Hershey Theatre. My friends and family that have come to see the show have enjoyed and have been impressed by its quality every year.

E-dance is an excellent school with a great owner, Danny. My child has taken Hip Hop and Jazz…read moreclasses there, and we've been pleased with all of the teachers and their helpers. The class prices are on par with other dance schools in the area. The only area where their prices are higher is with the recital costumes, ad fee and tickets. If you want some of the best instruction head over to E-Dance!

Both of my daughters have gone to Light of Life for now 13 years and 10 years and hands down it's…read morethe best technique and quality of dance in the area. If you're sick of sexualized dances, costumes and music, you should look into Light of Life. The girls are taught to worship the Lord through dance and honor him with how they do so. They have powerful performances that are original stories, biblical stories as well as shows like Narnia, Nutcracker, etc. They have beautiful ballet technique that is solid and disciplined and also excel in contemporary, lyrical, hiphop, jazz and tap. The cost is also reasonable as they strive to make dance affordable and reasonable for families. There is no competition fees or travel. When the girls get older and are able to audition for company, they have conference opportunities. Go see a performance and visit their website for more info. lightoflifepa.com

The wonderful lady behind the counter at the archives/library gift shop, and the librarians were so…read morekind and helped me when I stopped by to do research. There is so much good information available here, knowledgeable people, and lots of space to spread out to do some deep-focused research. Highly recommended!

Wonderful place for the history buff and the family. I have attended book signings and book sales…read more Great place for family research. The yearly events brought me new friends with similar interests. Very historically educational.

I love this Christmas tradition. Look around at more than 600,000 on a half mile trail. Five…read morebuildings line the trail, a small building, a concession building, a train building with a wonderful train display, an entertainment building where group sing and play music, and Santa's building, all heated and three with a burning fire place. Outside the buildings lies a winter forest. Different areas contain different types of decorations, one area contained toy soldiers as a tribute to American soldiers, another Christmas Carol era nights, another ginger bread men, another contained animals, and the final trail is a music show. This is truly a tradition that will be passed down the generations and please all. The only problem is the turn onto back Mt Zion Road is on a hill and extremely dangerous please be careful.

A visit to Christmas magic is a family tradition and by the line of cars to get in it must be…read moreeveryone else's tradition as well. The entry fee is $8 for adults and you walk though about a mile, maybe little less, of Christmas lights. They have 5 building to walk into as well, each with a theme. The train garden is my kids favorite. The little kids and even big kids too can sit on Santa lap and get a photo taken. They do serve typical concession type food (hotdogs, fries, burgers) but we usually go out to eat after. We do however stop in the refreshment building for some popcorn, cookies and hot chocolate or cider.

It Takes a Village…read more Forty acre village comprised of a farm, historic buildings, artifacts and some amazing craftspeople. We didn't really know what to expect coming here but were completely blown away by what we found. The Good: *Firstly, the craftspeople that were here during our visit were all simply amazing but special big ups to the Tinsmith and Blacksmith as they were both a pure joy to talk to. They both possess so much great knowledge and skill in their crafts. It was truly amazing to talk to people like this. *One of the better gift shops we've encountered, as it has wares produced by the craftspeople, as well as locally-made Amish wares and even packets of heritage seeds. *Great historic antique-filled buildings to wander around at your leisure. *Be sure to watch the short film about the history of this place at the Visitor Center. *We were here for almost four hours and still didn't see everything! The Meh: *Some of the trails are a bit suspect, so keep an eye on any old folks you bring along. The Ugly: *The farm part of this place could use a little love, but I'm just being nitpicky. TLDR: Great place for lovers of history, but definitely make sure you take full advantage of the craftspeople that are there that day. They're def the heart and soul of this museum. Without them, this would be a 3.5* experience.

Friendly staff and volunteers!! Lots of beautiful outdoor spaces and free parking. History is on…read moredisplay here