On the plus side: the instructor was great. She was charismatic, encouraging and upbeat! Also…read moreworked with me through the moves (first timer at pole dancing). However, the class was tiny (3 people including me). The studio was dark and small. This wasn't the fun, lively experience I hoped to get out of a pole dancing class. Overall, would not recommend.

First of all, the space is amazing -- they have 8 or 9 poles that were 15-20 foot tall, with plenty…read moreof room for spins and climbs. Class prices are reasonable, and are cheaper if you buy a class package for multiple classes. I took a spinning pole class with Kreea. She was an amazing instructor and tailored the class so that it would be challenging for me. Kreea is good at talking you through each move, giving helpful tips, and showing you how to avoid injury. I learned so many new things and got in a great workout! My one piece of advice would be to bring a towel and a water bottle because you will work up a sweat! If you are new to pole, I highly recommend trying a class at Vertical Dance. It's an excellent way to build strength and confidence. I can't wait for the next time I'm back in the area and can attend a class.

Communication is sub par with parents and only takes cash in a drop box with no receipt. Not worth…read morethe money they charge with many additional fees that weren't clearly stated prior to signing up. Daughter enjoys it but wishes the classes were longer than 45 minutes.

Fun place to dance! I tap here. The instructors are pretty nice, prices good for what you get, and…read moreclasses pretty fun!

One of the finest studios with classy dancers and instructors. Paula is a fantastic and caring…read moreprofessional with experience unparalleled in our DC area. She has the heart of a mother and spirit of a lion! Very talented dancers and performers. Also, there are many opportunities to get students exposed to people in the industry.

This is our daughter's third year at the Paula Brown Performing Arts Center (PBPAC), and she has…read moretruly blossomed under the leadership of Ms. Paula Brown. Ms. Paula Brown reminds me of the persona of her mentor Mrs. Debbie Allen, because she is tenacious in her drive for perfection, but compassionate toward her students. For example, she knows when they are not giving their best and will push them--even for simple things like remembering to dress in uniform or keeping after their belongings. My daughter has taken jazz, contemporary, and Horton classes, but her favorite is classical ballet. In addition to class, my daughter has been able to participate in fashion shows for Lord & Taylor, a dance competition and annual trips to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform at the Kennedy Center. The end of year recital is a very professional production at the Bowie Performing Arts Center, with beautiful costumes and moving music. In addition, parents are friendly and committed. It is well worth the time and money to send your daughter to PBPAC!

I was referred to this studio by a friend. She took dance there when she was young and now had her…read moredaughter signed up. I absolutely LOVE this studio. Kim and her team of teachers are awesome! My daughter loves it! They even have an adult class and mother/daughter dance in the recital! I am so glad that we decided to try this new studio. The waiting area is large and has windows to see into the dance studio to watch the dancers. The studio space is big too. The class lengths are longer than what I've seen at the other studio we go to which I like because you seem to get more for your money. We look forward to many years at this dance studio to come!

My Facebook review from 2015:…read more For what you guys demand from the parents, the reward is almost nothing. The people that run your studio must love telling people "You can't...." You can't watch your daughter's practices, you can't take pictures, you can't have a life that exists outside of your own little ballet world. You can't see your daughter perform without buying a ticket so you can get even more cash. Get a grip! "Charlotte's Web" (if you can call it that) was the last straw! Of all the time, effort and money spent for just that one show, my daughter was only on stage 15 seconds out of the 3 hours. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I cannot fathom why you would do that to her. I gave up (almost) an entire weekend and spent $80 for tickets for my daughter and she, my family and I only got 15 seconds on stage total. Unbelievable! The only reason why you aren't getting a single star is because of the way my daughter is excited to go to class. At least you're doing ONE thing right. Parents: Be prepared to be "nickel-and-dimed" at every possible turn. And if your daughter gets invited to be in a special "show", be sure to ask how much stage time she gets before you say yes. Don't make the same mistake I did.

Hands down, Ballet Caliente has the best dance program available in Southern Maryland. This is not…read morea competition studio - it is focused on technique. The teachers are phenomenal and the annual productions are top notch.

I took my 3 year old daughter to try their ballet/ tap class and she was very excited to do the…read moreclass. We got there and she was very happy to try the class. She went into the studio with the other kids and was super excited but then suddenly, other girls started to cry for their parents and that made my little one started to cry too. I asked the teacher if I could sit inside so she would feel safer and the teacher Sandra said no. Then I asked the reception desk if another class was available so I could try if the instructor allowed me inside and they asked around and they all said no because the other kids would be distracted. I mean, I get it this shouldn't be the norm and parents should watch from outside but for someone doing the first class ever, maybe be a little bit more flexible wouldn't hurt. So they are not having me as a client and we are going somewhere else who can be more flexible with small kids who are just starting.

I have a two part review because my daughter takes ballet here and we just hosted her 3rd birthday…read morehere. Dance: We love it. She just started in September and I have been nothing but impressed. They are learning some foundational ballet movement and skill. The class also has strong age appropriate developmental components as well as preschool skills like knowing colors, shapes, sorting objects, listening to directions, etc. She loves her dance teacher, Ms. Tiffany, and never even had a second thought about going in to class without me. She is excited to go every week and often wants to stay for the ballet/tap combo class after. Birthday party: What a deal!!! Very reasonably priced. They provided pizza and juice boxes, but we were also allowed to bring in food. We did a gymnastics only party and the kids, ages 18 months to 9 years old didn't want to leave the room! The party host from the studio, was awesome. She spent time with all the age groups and made sure to interact with each child as well. Even some of the adults got in on the fun and she talked with us and laughed at our silliness. My husband, who didn't initially want to pay to have a party outside our home, left saying how easy it was and he would do it all over again in a heartbeat. It was nice to arrive, be present at the party instead of running all over while hosting at our house, enjoy our friends and family, and leave. I had mentioned to Maria, the studio receptionist, that my daughter had a new found love of Peppa Pig and they went above and beyond putting Peppa Pig heads on the balloons, the plates, table and a banner. It was so thoughtful and really showed a superior level of customer service in my mind.

Kat Arias has turned dreams of a dance family into reality. She has cultivated an inclusive,…read morewelcoming culture and instills those core values in her students. Kat pours her heart into her teams, and the loyalty of her dance family is a testament to that. She makes sure that her students are cared for not just in dance, but mentally and emotionally as well. I'm lucky to have experienced her teams as both a lead and a follow. She is very supportive of women assuming the traditionally male role of leading, and she has done the same herself. Studio can be hard to find but there's a stairwell down on the side of the building that leads to a basement hallway.

I have been a part of the Ferocity dance community for over two years and I only wish that I found…read moreout about this studio and Kat Arias sooner. Kat mixes humor with care and attention to detail not only to improve how I dance but more importantly to alter the perspective of how I view myself as a dancer. This beautiful never-ending dance journey has been enhanced furthermore with the community of dancers Kat has built for over a decade. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn to dance to inquire and give it a shot. The feeling of positivity and confidence last way past just the class itself!

Beyond the Movement is a great local dance studio specializing in all types of dance, from ballet…read moreto tap and hip-hop. Ebonee Johnson takes the time to truly teach the art of dance, not just the moves. Classes ranging from beginner to the experienced.

I love the aerial yoga class! I took the beginner intro class and then another class. The teacher…read moreis amazing, patient, and supportive. The class was extremely fun and she walked us through various poses and inversions. It's a great workout! Definitely recommend if you want to try out aerial / hammock yoga.

Quite possibly the best workout I've had this year. It wasn't strenuous, nor did I overexert…read moremyself. I left feeling like I had a great workout out, and a great stretch, and it was an amazing feeling. Our instructor (her name escapes me) was amazing! We went as a group of 10 I believe and just had a good time. I'm looking into joining for regularly scheduled classes.