DONT EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME COMING HERE... Very weird owner and she's disrespectful, I came here for…read moremy first pole session and there was no one there as if the place was closed... Literally on maps & google the place had said OPEN, so i was very irritated about that.. I went next door to a hair salon spoke with them to see what's going on and they literally agreed it's unprofessional to have things that way... I have called multiple times before arriving with no answer (just assuming they were busy) ofc since they were reading OPEN online... Anyway, after so many attempts to reach her or someone who works there at all, I don't get a call an hear back from the owner until 4pm and it was 11:50 when i arrived at her studio!!!!!!! I explained to her that i just moved back to DC from ATL.. So knowing anything beyond what a normal person would see, i would have no idea of. However, I was recommended her studio by a friend and wanted to give a try. I also let her know how i even caught a uber there an back which totaled $54 with change. Now her response to everything??? Very nonchalant she didn't seem to care until i expressed myself further, letting her know how unprofessional that is to have your studio say open when it's indeed closed. Also when i started to record our phone call LOL SHE FELT VERY GUILTY.. I even started to ask her politely how do she plan on compensating me moving forward from this situation beings though i was interested in starting there.. Whether it be my first class free etc. But she literally went back to the beginning like ABC pretending to not understand

Amazing class my first time going and the intensity is good she allowed me and my friend to go and…read morewe are males but the class was fine and she's very nice

Great People‼ Great dance teachers‼ very caring environment, and they are really concerned with the…read moresafety of the children. Overall great experience.‼

From the owner: Welcome to Artistic Dance Xpressions!…read more We are proud to offer dance classes for the recreational dancer as well as prepare students for careers in dance. Private lessons and home school classes are available. Special master classes will be offered through the year, We also offer tumbling/acrobatics and adult classes. Now offering free registration for all classes. Visit our website now!

RhyDem Fitness is so much fun. Monday evenings and Saturday mornings are packed with high energy…read moredance and aerobics moves. The music is Caribbean influenced : soca dancehall and hip-hop. Dee, the instructor is great and takes the the time to break down any difficult moves. The workout is challenging but its also a lot of fun.

This is the best dance fitness workout in Southern Maryland! I met Dee when she was an instructor…read moreat Kazaxe in Springfield, VA. She brought her high-energy; creative choreo; and warm, welcoming spirit to Waldorf and I am so excited!! The latest in Reggae, Soca, and R&B get us through the workout while Dee leads and cheers us on. I love her, I love the spirit of RhyDem, and I love the environment she creates each and every class!

Amazing camps this summer. My daughter is having the greatest time at Musical Theater Camp. Ms…read more Jenny is amazing. Kids are learning choreography, songs, as well as designing costumes and creating a set. Cannot wait for Their mini performance Friday!

DDC Family: When…read morewe joined the studio 6 years ago, I had no idea that competition dance was in my daughter's future. DDC has been a positive experience for Madison and myself. Madison has learned life skills such as teamwork, time management, and cooperation. But the biggest lesson is that great accomplishments come with practice, more practice, and persistence!! Madison had a huge smile every time she walked proudly into the studio to dance. She found a friendly welcoming place to dance and fond memories during the weekend competitions. Madison has grown to love the art of dance but I have, as her mother, developed a deeper sense of respect for dancers and the sacrifices that families make to support their children. DDC dancers and parents have amazed me every day! I applaud the instructors for their dedication, commitment, and patience that they have shown towards the children and especially towards Madison throughout the years! I know that any dancer who joins DDC's Showgroup will grow to be confident, graceful, poised, and skilled. Wishing you all the best for the future and thank you for enriching Madison's love for DANCE! Madison has been truly blessed.

My 11yo daughter switched here six months ago and we both have been very pleased with Just Dance…read more The ballet instruction is excellent and to very high standards. The owner Ms Sally has been very good about letting us into Cecchetti so that we could enhance our ballet studies. Now my daughter wants to do both ballet and Cecchetti here! I also appreciate the lower cost structure of Just Dance classes. This is a studio for committed dancers with a supportive but skilled group of ballet dancers.

Our daughter has been attending Just Dance for over 2 years and she LOVES Ms. Sally and Ms…read more Samantha as her instructors. Their energy and attitudes about dance are absolutely fabulous. Most importantly, Sally teaches the girls how to be strong inside and out and builds their self-confidence. She is their mentor as well as their dance teacher. Another important thing about Ms. Sally is the quality of her ballet instruction - she gives proper corrections frequently to all of the students (in a non-criticizing way), and the kids love the personal attention. The advanced classes are just right for challenging the serious dancers. Sally also teaches the Cecchetti method, which helped our daughter's dance ability grow by leaps and bounds. The training our kids get is extremely valuable. Several of Sally's students have successfully auditioned for programs at ABT, Joffrey, and TWSB, and have won scholarships from DanceMasters of VA. Our daughter also takes tap and jazz and loves every minute of it. The students and parents at the studio are very friendly, too. Sally puts on the best dance recital in the area each year (professionally executed) and the joy the kids have when they perform makes the parents burst with pride! Sally and Samantha really help the kids understand that dance is an art form meant to entertain an audience. I'd also have to say the music during dance classes is terrific (I love the Cecchetti music!) and they have a cool rock-n-ballet cd.

THIS BUSINESS IS A JOKE!!! THEY WILL NEVER SEE A PENNY OF MY $$$ AGAIN!!!…read more My 9 year-old daughter just completed an entire season (9/10/17 - 6/17/17) of Ballet classes at BodyMoves. She was supposed to be in a class for 9 - 12 year olds, but that abruptly changed when the business lost a new dance teacher at the start of the season. Basically, this teacher left without any notice the following day of work...but now I understand why, since this business is so mismanaged. Instead, the business decided to combine my daughter's class with the Pre-Ballet class comprised of 3 - 5 year olds. Now, let's fast forward to the end-of-year showcase that took place yesterday (6/17/17). This event took place at Crossland High School. According to the written program that everyone received upon entering the auditorium, my daughter's ballet class was supposed to perform 2nd, after an opening performance from her instructor. The co-owner (part of a husband/wife team), serving as the MC of the program announced that there would be changes to the written program. Based on these changes, my daughter's class was up first with their, "Infusion" dance number. At the start of the "Infusion" dance performance, I had noticed that only the 3-5 year olds were on the stage. The little ones danced for 3-minutes or so, and then my daughter's age group hit the stage. My daughter and the other 9-12 year olds were only on the stage for about "10 SECONDS" when the music and lights abruptly shut off. Of course, I'm a bit confused and distraught, wondering what happened to the performance my daughter spent 10-months rehearsing for. During the 15-minute intermission, I had spoken with the MC (co-owner) about my confusion around my daughter's "10 second" performance -- and I wanted to know if my daughter's class would have an opportunity for perform their piece in the show. He claimed that he didn't know anything about this, and that the show would continue on "as-is" with no additional performances. My family in attendance (including me) were absolutely disgusted by the whole ordeal. After the show, I headed to pick-up my daughter from the dressing room. I had asked her what had happened. Basically, my daughter stated that the stage manager had messed up the music to her team's performance -- hence, the reason why her performance only lasted 10-seconds (versus 4-minutes). When my family member asked my daughter's instructor why she was unable to dance, the instructor stated that he wanted for the girls to take the stage again for their performance -- but was told by the co-owner (Toni Baptiste) that wasn't happening because she wanted to end the show "On Time". Toni's ridiculous stance cheated by daughter and her peers out of a ballet performance they had practiced 10-months for. The silly thing is that I had to purchased a $100 tutu costume that my daughter only wore for 10-seconds. Honestly, I may seek legal action against this business...their poor decision-making needs to be accounted for.

This is the worst Aftercare program in Fort Washington, Maryland. The owner does not care about…read morechildren at all. All she cares about is money. She has a good attitude when you call about information and register your child, but once you are in and enrolled, her true colors show. She is so unprofessional with a snotty attitude. I found out that she has no background in child care, until she decided to open a dance studio and wanted to add aftercare to it. The staff is inexperienced. They are always out of ratio and never have the correct amount of staff with the children. They are the worse. I just learned that all Maryland Child Cares can be checked on the Maryland Child Care site and Body Moves Aftercare have numerous regulation issues. To find out for yourself here is there 2016 regulation findings: http://www.checkccmd.org/FacilityDetail.aspx?ft=&fn=body%20moves&sn=&z=&c=&co=&fi=130725 I would not send my dog to be watched here. It's sad when you try to support businesses in the community and they can't deliver on the services they claim to do with quality.

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 came for a birthday party and was pretty surprised by the splash park and outdoor pool. The…read moreoutdoor area contains several different sections...there's a tot pool, splash pad, obstacle course, pool wall climbing, shallow side, deep end, ample seating, covered shaded party area, and plenty of lifeguards. Not gonna lie, the lifeguards kinda run the pool like a prison yard but it's important to watch and monitor the kids for safety. Allentown Splash is 10 times better than what I expected and way better than ole faithful in Glendale. There is a line outside due to staffing, they do check bags which causes a slight delay but keeps everyone safe. Younger kids will have to pass the swim test to down the water slide. Some sections were closed I noticed or maybe the kids didn't want to go on that side...who knows.

This facility is really nice. The gym is decent for its size so you can get full body workout…read more(treadmills, seated pedals, pulls, leg press, lat pull, cage, leg raises, scale, sanitizing wipes, dumbbell rack, fan, etc. The showers and Bathroom area are always clean. They clean several times a day that I've seen. The lounge area with TV, seating, and desk is perfect for all ages. Many classes are held in indoor pool throughout the morning. Desk staff always friendly. Not sure what all the fuss is about. This review is written in fall/winter when outdoor pool is closed.

Great dance school and aftercare program! Award winning, great shows, teach all kinds of different…read moregenres of dance, in addition to piano, cheerleading, and voice.