This year was my daughter's first year in dance (pre-ballet). She had such a great time. She is…read morethree years old and managed to learn her routine for her recital!!! Ms. Bridget and her staff are so wonderful. My daughter looks forward to her dance day. Talking to some of the parents, not only do they have children who have started dancing with the studio since the age of three, but they themselves were once students with the studio.

This is the finest dance studio in Lake County. Kind and talented owners, skilled staff and many…read moreclasses for your busy schedule.

Wonderful place with high quality instructors. Large space, with many studios, lounge area for…read morestudents who have a break between classes. Lots of space with couches to relax on. My daughter has been dancing here for a few years and we are very happy with everything she's learned.

From the owner: Dancenter North is housed in a beautiful old vaudeville theatre in downtown Libertyville, comprised…read moreof 5 individual studios with marley floors. In our 42nd year, we continue to provide comprehensive dance training and a nurturing environment to encourage young dreamers. Whether your student is interested in dance recreationally or has her sights set on a professional career in the dance world, our school has just the right program for your child.

My daughter's have learned so much at Elevate Dance and feel so comfortable in the space. The staff…read moreare very accepting and accommodating of different needs. Highly recommend!

Love this studio! It is like a second home. With the help of the amazing teachers there, my…read moredancer has grown exponentially, which would have never happened at the previous studio we were at. Annual recitals are always impressive and professional. They also have art classes on Friday, which are also wonderful and fun! Check them out!

Old gym , smell bad , the machines has rust , floor carpet so bad and dirty…read more Think twice if you are interested in this gym

Communication with members when amenities or hours are changing…read more It's frustrating that in the 3 years I have been coming to this club without warning they have removed the basketball courts for over a year and then also just permanently removed one of the racquetball courts. It was nice when they tried to introduce pickleball but they have not done it consistently and do not have a guaranteed way of reserving a court. I have shown up during open pickleball hours only to be turned away because of private lessons when there was open space on the court

My daughter has found her home away from home. She's been cheering for six years, however it's…read morewithin the last two years at Twisters that I have seen her skills soar leaps and bounds. She absolutely trusts and admires her coaches and values her teammates. Athletes continually cheer each other on in class and at practices. Everyone learns to celebrate each other's successes and work hard as a team. If you're looking for a gym where your athlete will be challenged while being encouraged and valued, check out Twisters.

Programs available for all ages, boys & girls at all different levels. From beginners to advanced…read moreathletes - TE has something to offer for everyone. TE offers competitive local & competitive travel cheer AND dance teams. New owner as of June 2019.

Unfortunately, we didn't have a good experience here. The teachers were not friendly or warm or…read morenurturing at all in my daughter's 3 year old class. My daughter complained that the teachers were mean but I kind of just brushed it off. But then I would pick her up from school early and observed what she was talking about. The teachers were sassy and rude to the children - it wasn't behavior that I wanted exemplified for my child. On top of this, the activity log that they shared with the parents was just wrong. They would include activities on it that they didn't do and my husband and I would see the kids doing activities in the classroom that weren't listed on the log. They also mixed our child's profile up with someone else's and we would get reports saying things like "she napped for 45 minutes" or "she ate all of her lunch" when in reality we had picked her up from school before lunch and nap time. We brought this to the attention of the teachers and staff and they temporarily corrected it, but it always went back to being inaccurate. The final straw for me was that there was no sense of community. I joined the parent group hoping that my perspective would change but it turned out that the main focus of the parent group was to fundraise because the Goddard school had no budget for the family/community activities. I found this to be pretty disappointing considering how expensive the school was. We switched to a different preschool and have had a much better experience. I'm only sharing this because choosing a school for our kids can be such a hard decision. I wish all parents and kiddos the best and hope that the Goddard school will take this review into consideration to make some important improvements.

I wanted to post an update for parents who wonder about how children that go here progress... My…read moreoldest daughter has been at Goddard since she was 18 months old - she is now 5 1/2 years old, and my youngest also joined at 18 months and is now 3 1/2 years old. At 3-1/2, the youngest daughter can READ sight words, knows colors, numbers, and weather in English and Spanish (Spanish is not a language we speak at home, so this is all the school). While some reading is due to us working with her, and some in part because of her sister's advancement, a big part (and thank you) is owed to the school for working so diligently with her. At 5-1/2, the oldest daughter has blossomed into an amazing and bright little girl. She is reading at a 4th Grade level, doing math at a 2nd grade level, and the teachers are making sure to encourage her and help her grow, even though it requires them to take "special" time out for her to do so, since she's above the average lesson plans. They have worked very closely with me to make sure she stays engaged and challenged, and as a result she's a happy, healthy, very bright kid who LOVES her school. I read the previous review from someone in April, and while I feel horribly for the situation in theory, I can't imagine it being accurate. There is no mention, for example, of the specific room the child was in, and I can tell you from years of personal experience there's NO WAY the Dave I know at our school would refuse to help a parent who was uncomfortable, or force a child backward and not forward. While I won' t say it outright isn't true (I wasn't there), I can say that the parents who have children here know everything, see everything, and an event like what was described would have been talked about heavily, yet I never heard a peep.... Bottom line, if you are looking for child care, there is hands down no where better in the area - they've won the "Best Childcare in Lake County" award for like 7 years running. If you are unsure, call them and ask to take a tour to see for yourself... you'll be so glad you did.

All I can say is WOW!!…read more Dale you were INCREDIBLE!!! Everyone is talking about the music and saying it was the best - most fun and most danceable music ever!! You and Amy were so prepared and organized and went above and beyond to know who we are and what we liked before the wedding. That truly came out in the music and the event and we cannot thank you enough. Even during the hora you reassured me that "I got this" I was so scared but you definitely helped me get through it and it turned out AMAZING!!! The lighting- countdown- streamers-logo- and the way you MC and keep the night moving. All of it was just fantastic!!! I would recommend YazzJazz to anyone - they are just amazing.

In planning my daughter's wedding, I approached Yazz Jazz Music and Production to provide musical…read moreentertainment. It was the best decision I could have made! The DJ (Dale - an extreme professional at his craft) not only provided musical contributions, but also served as the evening's MC who kept the whole evening right on schedule! Everyone was too busy dancing and having fun to worry about when it was time to cut the cake, when it was time for the first dances, when it was time to do this or that - but Dale kept things moving! MEANWHILE, never once was the dance floor empty because of Dale's excellent song selections! Additionally, Amy Yassinger was in constant contact with us from the beginning planning stages right up to the service and reception. She was available to us throughout the entire process as well as the day of the wedding. I couldn't be more grateful and appreciative of Amy Yassinger and the services provided by Yazz Jazz Music and Productions! 5 STARS!

Tamar is an excellent tutor - and what makes her so excellent, and unique, is that not only does…read moreshe know Hebrew (as a native speaker), but she also knows how to teach Hebrew. My two girls (ages 11 and 9) have worked with Tamar over the past year. We began working with her to supplement the Hebrew education our girls were receiving in Hebrew School. My oldest daughter expressed interest in learning more Hebrew, so we looked for, and found, a wonderful Hebrew tutor. Tamar works with both of our daughters at the same time (during the same hour) but manages to successfully individualize their Hebrew instruction. Over the course of the year, Tamar has learned what motivates them and how to motivate them! She is very patient with both girls and is so supportive of their progress. They both look forward to working with her because she is just so genuinely encouraging. Tamar cares about their Hebrew instruction, and it shows. She has brought over games, songs, and supplements that continue to engage my girls. Both girls have improved their Hebrew tremendously. My oldest is a fluent reader and while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, is also simultaneously learning Hebrew as a language. My youngest has learned all of her letters and is an emerging reader (with consistent, steady progress). Tamar is warm, gracious, patient, dedicated, caring and works engaging her students. I can not recommend her more highly. She is a gem in the world of educators and we are so fortunate to be working with her.

Gidon taught me conversational Hebrew on a regular basis over the telephone, for about 2 years…read more When I told him that I like poetry and songs, he added them to his teaching: for me a very joyful way of learning! We also used to discuss what was happening in Israel and in the world. He always adjusted the curriculum to my needs to better motivate me. He was creative in his approach and we did what was best for my way of learning. Lily Harvitt, Chatham, NY

Just wanted to update how pleased we are with Song Bird Studio and Kaila our sons teacher…read more Kaila is wonderful. She has been kind, flexible and understanding and is truly a great teacher in every sense. The Studio has moved up the street since my last review and we also attended the annual recital first time since Covid, so I should mention how nice that was! It showcased all the students (piano and voice) and I enjoyed hearing all the performances, as did my family. I Highly recommended them if you are looking for music lessons, give them a try!

Becky, the owner, is so kind and encourages her students to love music and be all they can be. The…read moreenvironment at Songbird is positive, loving, and very fun!