This will be our second year with Dance Connection and we are so glad we found this studio…read more Instructors are wonderful and talented, and the studio is run professionally while remaining warm, welcoming, and fulfilling for the students. Probably most importantly, my daughter's favorite days of the week are dance days and her dancing continues to improve since we've been with Dance Connection.

I cannot say I was in any way impressed. Signed up my daughters for classes and we were so excited…read moreto start. My oldest then broke her arm, so I called and left messages to help coordinate classes better with her broken arm. Always went to voicemail. Left messages. Never got a callback. Regardless, we showed up to first day of class to see a class with at least 10-15 toddlers AND all of their parents running around and dancing in the studio. WITHOUT masks. They all left, my daughters soon after went in. Not a single person said hello, or introduced themselves to me or to them. I took a seat to watch my daughters dance in what very few chairs they had (and I was THE ONLY parent sitting as there was only one other child in the class besides my daughters). I was immediately approached by a man and told I had to leave because parents were not allowed to stay but that I could get a "zoom link." Again, not a single introduction as to whom he was, no inquiry about who I was, no other words other than "you need to leave." I told him I would. I grabbed my kids, and left, asked for my money back, and never looked back. The only person that cared to ask why we were leaving was the dance teacher. If you people are under the impression that 1) you're doing someone a favor and preventing Covid by kicking ONE parent (which is a vaccinated Covid nurse by the way) out and keeping MULTIPLE others IN the ACTUAL studio just prior to my kids being in there WITHOUT masks, you're absolute fools and 2) leaving two young females with some RANDOM dude (owner or not) who did NOT even introduce himself to me and treated me with nothing but RUDENESS and DISRESPECT and amongst people I've never met in my life....you are really something with some type of audacity. Don't even get me started on getting my refund for my hundreds of dollars. It only took like 4 weeks to get my money back, but I did. It's clear they don't need more business. Never again. I literally went that same day to a place we love and are appreciated at as customers, dancers, humans, and most importantly as parents. Didn't have a single issue. Not about masks, costs, seating arrangements, phone calls (every call is answered right off the bat), introductions, teachers, NOTHING.

The best part about this spot is the owner, Freddie. He goes above and beyond to check in on things…read moreand always makes things right when there are issues. Don't get me wrong, we've had a couple of hiccups during our first after school program BUT each issue was addressed personally by Freddie and he even took the time to speak with me about them. I am not a fan of issues occurring but I do appreciate it when places take a service issue and make it a win for them and for customers. I LOVE the concept. STEAM education in a cool, hip environment that gets the kids learning without them knowing it! It's also less academic feeling than the traditional coding spots. No classroom like feel at the facility, more of a lab! The kids love it as well. Great spot that I recommend to anyone looking to change up the after school learning programs!

I have nothing to say but great things about this Children's Courtyard! They have an amazing staff…read morethe genuinely seems to care about the kids. At my daughters last check up all the D.r could talk about was how great my daughter is doing both socially and academically! They also have great sports programs such as Soccer, Basketball, Dance and Yoga! They also work with the kids on community service and donating to kids who might have less. I couldn't ask for much more.

Great school for what we needed it to be at the time. My last year of college my husband had to…read morechange jobs and I couldn't get the classes I needed at the time grandparents or he would be home so we looked around and this place was the best for what we could spend that offered or were willing to let us only do two days a week. The first 6 months or so we had two wonderful teachers who were consistently there. The second 6 months I guess when it rains it pours because they seemed to lose teachers left and right to new jobs and maternity leave. Which I know they can't control but from a non used to the daycare system was a little weird. My daughter liked it well enough, different stations for what I best could call play learning ... kind of like a big play date. If we needed after school care or "part-time" day care again then we would look into using them again ...

100 of anything is pretty epic in the grand scheme of things. I have had the pleasure of running my…read more100th marathon/ultra distance event here at the 2018 Cowtown marathon in Fort Worth Texas. Who could believe I would come this far and conquer this milestone with reckless abandon? Not even I could have predicted this. After hearing rave reviews about the Cowtown marathon, I decided to place that one as my 100 and work my way towards it. In the end, I ran 6 marathons/ultras that year (2017) to set the stage for the grand milestone. I was working on my 50 States marathon journey - 2nd round, so returning to Texas was a treat. It was nice to see other cities in Texas, so running through Fort Worth was very nice and I can see why the Cowtown marathon was very nice and scenic. Once I knew I was going to rock Cowtown marathon in 2018, I registered sometime in March 2017 just to save on the registration fee. They have 5km and 10km race distances, as well as a half marathon and the marathon. For those of y'all who feel adventurous, they also have a 50k distance as well. 50km is basically a marathon plus 5 bonus miles. Fast forward to race weekend, where I drove into Fort Worth Texas from Houston brunch meet up with friends. I missed going to the expo, but had a friend of mine pick up my race packet. On race morning though, I got to see the expo inside while waiting for the race to start. It was basically in a medium sized expo in a large convention center hall. The Cowtown marathon, half marathon, and ultra marathon attract thousands of runners and participants from almost all of the 50 states and around the world too. In 2018, the only US state that wasn't represented was Maine. I represented Hawaii, of course. During the later months of 2017, I exchanged emails with the administration of the Cowtown marathon, hoping that I could possibly get a special bib number 100. I was assured that I would get it, per the race director, but as it turned out, I didn't get it when I looked up my race information a week before the race and that got me disappointed. Still, it would have been a good souvenir when all was said and done. I guess they couldn't do anything about it or they didn't care. The race start and finish was held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center / Amon G Carter Exhibition Center near W. Lancaster Avenue in downtown Fort Worth. The marathon course was basically a big loop, with scenic points through the historic stockyards, the TCU campus, a few miles through city parks in the later miles, and many miles along the urban corridor of Fort Worth. The weather on race day was ideally perfect, starting in the low 40's F, but rose to upper 60's mid day. I didn't really enjoy the corral system on race morning though. We waited 15 minutes after the gun to go off and we were finally on our way. I did enjoy hanging out with friends and talking about race strategy though before getting my mind right for the day's activity. It was my 100th marathon/ultra attempt and I was trying to enjoy every moment of it. The first few miles were to get my intitall footing. I was trying to overcome a cold/flu on race morning, so I had to endure and enjoy 26.2 miles the hard way. It was a definite challenge, but I crossed every mile and saw every mile marker. These mile markers kept me from going nuts and it was always "one foot in front of the other" mantra, which kept me going. I did enjoy the sites and sounds of race morning. The aid stations were stocked with water and Gatorade. Thank you to the volunteers at the aid stations! There were other aid stations put on by area residents. Thanks to them for the (warm) shots of tequilla at mile 11 and a cold can of beer at mile 19. Those hit the spot and definitely helped me re-energized for the miles ahead. The Cowtown marathon, half marathon, and ultra event is basically an all road race event. The time limit, per the race website is 7 1/2 hours, but they wait for the last runners (providing that they are close enough and moving forward to the finish line). I enjoyed my time here at the 2018 Cowtown marathon and would definitely love to recommend running here in the heart of Fort Worth Texas. Race morning is typically the last Sunday in February. Not too cold, but not too hot either for running. If you want to run your first marathon or come to pick up Texas for your marathon or half marathon state, consider running Cowtown marathon The most memorable experience from this event is when I was approaching the finish line. About 50 yards away in the finishing chute, the race announcer told everyone via the PA system, that it was my 100th marathon today and that made me pick up the pace and cross the finish line. They also announced that I was from Honolulu, HI, which was always special too. I guess you just had to be there. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Definitely the best time ever. Run more! Support local! A++

Whether you are a new runner on a couch to 5k plan...or upping the ante running your very first…read morehalf marathon...OR...if you're like myself, dipping your feet into the ULTRA pond...you will absolutely love this course! It provides just enough of a challenge while still making it fun. The volunteers are incredible and there are spectators throughout a majority of the course. The trails along the Trinity are absolutely beautiful as well. I love this race so much I try to run it just about every year. Don't miss it...sign up, commit yourself to a plan and enjoy the accomplishment of rocking those miles! Can't wait for the next one. I've earned my spurs and another medal on the rack. Thank you, Ft. Worth! On to the next.

Kudos to the Competitor Group for another well-organized event. As a Tour Pass Unlimited member, I…read moredecided to make Dallas one of my stops this year. I flew in on Friday and headed to the convention center for the expo. Packet pickup on Friday was a breeze (it was on Saturday, too, when I returned with my running partner, but more crowded). This expo seemed smaller than some of the others and some of my fave vendors were absent (Sparkly Soul, ProCompression, Nuun), but plenty of local vendors, which is great for those who live in North Texas. 5K On Saturday, I participated in the inaugural 5K, which was organized in Fair Park. 2 of the 3 miles were through the park, but one mile was on an out and back on a road leading to one of the entrances (not so interesting). Even with this short distance, there was a water stop, which is nice. Finish line was well-staffed with volunteers handing out medals, bananas, water, etc. A live band was playing at the end, too. Corrals were self-seeded based on estimated pace (6/7/8/9/10 minute miles).Compared to other 5Ks, RNR definitely offers more amenities. Half Marathon Sunday was part two for those of us doing the remix challenge (running the Saturday and Sunday events). For the longer events, RNR seeds corrals based on estimated finish time, though they are not enforced. This was obvious over the first few miles when we encountered plenty of walkers (which for people with my corral would not involve much walking). 2015 brought a new course, but since I'd never run this one before, I can't compare. It was continuously hilly, and heavily on concrete streets (which I really felt later in the race), many of which were in poor condition, which meant I spent a lot of the race looking down to avoid tripping hazards. For a RNR event, this course seemed to be light on the entertainment. There were a handful of bands, which were really good, but then long stretches with no music and a few spots where there were speakers hooked up to a sound system. Kudos to the volunteers along the course and at the finish line. You are so appreciated!! As far as scenery, I loved running over the new bridge and near the turtle creek park. We finished at the American Airlines Center. Crowd support was great when we came across it, but again, long stretches without. Not my favorite event, but always well organized by the Competitor Group.

This was my 5th year running this race. The series has races all over the world and this is one…read morestop of many. I will be running RnR San Diego in June and totally looking forward to it! It's a great way to see the city. This race is always very organized with bag/gear check, and the volunteers and spectators are always awesome. The expo where you pick up your race packet was stocked with swag and goodies. I love getting my drawstring bag every year as well as the dri fit shirt. The medal was great this year too! It's a pricey race but you do get a bang for your buck so it's worth it. My only issue with the shirts would be that they would make them more gender specific. Other than that I very much enjoy this race and will definitely be back next year! Up next San Diego!!

Has fun of activities but there's just homeless people walking around and for my child to be around…read morethat. I don't know that's just like no. But she had fun.

Nice neighborhood park for family fun and recreation, suitable for all ages. Not very large but…read moreincludes tennis courts, a soccer field and an outside basket ball court. With a couple of playground apparatus and picnic tables, this park is a good location for kids to enjoy.

The Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is located in Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention center in…read moreDecember for the BWM Dallas Marathon, Half, and Friday night lights offering tons of freebies in an all-around fun environment! I arrived early in the morning to beat all the foot traffic and was able to snag all the goodies without waiting in long massive lines. I would say the longest line I waited in was for the glass BMW water bottle and it was totally worth it! The expo was well organized and had ample staff to assist you in any possible way you needed. The packet BIB pickup was completed in seconds as to where you simply go to the packet pick up and tell the staff your name and they easily locate your BIB number and hand it to you along with your shirt. They also supply a clear bag for race day for all your belongings that you don't want to bring with you on the run you can check in and they will hold it for you. As for the vendors they had everything from the latest and newest shoes to gels and clothing items and much more. This Expo was truly one of the best I have ever attended due to the organization and the friendly staff that made this happen for all the runners in the community!

This is one of my favorite marathon packet pick up expos I go to all year. It's very organized,…read morethere's a ton of runner swag and free samples, and you could pretty much stay in there all day (although, if you're running 26.2 the very next day I do not recommend it). Often times they will sell runner essentials at a discounted rate, and you can pick up your energy gels/last minute race stuff like socks, etc there. Plenty of parking at the convention center and it's easy to get in and out. A+ on a job well done, Dallas Marathon!

From their ownership to the crews that come out to do the work. This company is 100% legit. They…read moretake care of the client with 100% professionalism.