I love taking classes here with Gemma. It is a spacious yet quaint dance studio with cute decor…read more Gemma is talented, patient and kind. The studio has super cool lights and acoustics!

Loved this atmosphere and business so so much !! Was great with our bachelorette party and we truly…read moreall felt welcome in this environment. There was a ton of street parking near by. It was a great experience and I think everyone felt really welcome.

I never knew this place existed until my friend was taking classes and mentioned it so I made an…read moreappointment for the microdermabrasion. I loved the service and my skin was glowing after. I didn't check prices before making my appointment but assumed it would be around $80+. It was less than half that price! I will be returning many time over for facials, peels, micro needling, microdermabrasion, hydra-facial you name it.

Went a few months ago for leg waxing and eyelash tint and curling. The waxing was not my first time…read morehere but of course was with a different student. This particular young student did not speak. The student spent a couple minutes waxing but was not able to complete the eyelash process. I was passed on to a student who was "very experienced" doing the eyelash process. This student also could not complete as according to them, one eye's eyelashes "wouldn't cooperate ." So that process was never done. The waxing job, hadn't actually been done. While it felt like it had been dine, nearly no leg hair had been removed. It was ridiculous. However, I was charged full price for both procedures though. When I returned home, with sore eyes, my husband asked why they did not wax my legs. I had not taken a good look before leaving the school because my eyes were uncomfortable enough that I just wanted to get home and wash them out. I did write a review on the schools website with the above information. They did not give me the courtesy of a reply. In fairness to them, I had been there for a variety of facial treatments and had been satisfied. It seems to me that a school would, in addition to teaching the practical skills that students pay tuition for would also teach customer service. Teach how to provide remedy when a failure to provide advertised services occurs. Refund? Apology? Gift card? Anything? At least stand by their work. It was huge disappointment to me. I had, before this occurred told many about the school and services they provided. I felt it appropriate to let these individuals know that perhaps, despite the expense, they should spend their money at a reputable and professional business. Interestingly, I did consult a reputable aesthetics practice about my "problem" eyelashes. This person stated that all that needed to be done was to use a regular eyelashes curler first. This person then demonstrated on me. It worked perfectly.

This place is awesome! Everyone from the front desk, staff and instructors focus on the success of…read morethe student. Such a gift with professional instructors sharing their knowledge and expertise of singing, dancing and acting in a caring environment. Try it - you won't be disappointed.

This place is genuinely amazing. I would give it ten stars if I could. My daughter took dance…read moreclasses from other studios for a few years and then six years of classes at Lundstrum. The difference is night and day. Culture - The instructors at Lundstrum do a great job of instilling a culture of encouragement rather than competitiveness that filters down to the students. The older kids encourage and help the younger kids and everyone cheers for each other. Expertise - Every instructor is a trained professional in their field. Most of the younger instructors perform all around the Twin Cities and several instructors had careers on Broadway before working at Lundstrum. They challenge their students to really work on precision and technique and it really shows. My daughter's tap skills, for example, advanced more in her first year at Lundstrum than in four years at her previous studio. Scheduling - Group classes are scheduled so that age groups can have classes back-to-back. No driving to the dance studio five nights a week if your kid is taking six classes. This INCREDIBLY nice for busy families. Range of classes - If your kid loves the stage, it's not enough to just learn to dance, they have to do it all--singing, dancing, and acting. The main programs at Lundstrum do a great job of melding the three into a Broadway curriculum with expert instructors in each classroom. Clear costs - Unlike most dance studios, Lundstrum won't suprise you with a bunch of hidden costs. Many studios charge extra for approved rehearsal clothing, recital costumes, etc. In our daughter's last year at a different studio, we spent over $400 on costumes that she used once and then never wore again! All of that is included at Lundstrum.

Amazing people are fantastic facility…read more I did a lot of checking after the uptown YWCA closed down and this was by far the best facility in the area based on price the welcoming staff clean facility and security. They have a really good assortment of cardio machines and indoor running track basketball courts full size pool steam rooms and a hot tub and sauna in each of the men's and women's locker room.

Our family has been going to this Foss location since January 2022, when our older son is 3 years…read moreold - he is now in Big 4 class and is very comfortable in the pool. Our younger son has been taking swim lessons at Foss for the past year and has become more comfortable with swimming in the pool. Our experiences with Foss have been good overall - the team there has done a good job addressing challenges that have come up.

Horrible experience verging on traumatic for our two year old. Coach Aaron in particular is intense…read moreto the point of inappropriate and completely unsuited to teaching little kids how to swim - more than once I saw him shove a sobbing toddler under the water head first. Take it from me - spare your kid and go elsewhere for swim lessons.

This is a great (clean) space for a variety of workouts with free weights and machines and aerobic…read moreequipment. In addition to the pool with a slide for the kiddos & indoor track there is a gymnasium and various classes like Pilates and yoga. My one gripe is that they shut the pool down for most mornings for lap swim due to water aerobics. They could easily leave 2 lanes open but not so much a consideration.

terrible experience. Took advantage of a student account. Very worried about profit over customer…read moreservice.

Just booked my second class, which should tell you something. c:…read more I love this place's aesthetic and brand theming. Like, the owners are having fun with it; the colors, the "villain era" ad copy, the merch. The pricing seems quite reasonable to me, at $79 for a 4-week class session, that's just under $20 for an hour of instruction. They have other pricing structures available too, including a monthly subscription type deal. (I work seasonally, so I can only really join in during my off-season, unfortunately, otherwise I might be tempted to go for their "Very Important Villains" option.) They host drop-in style classes too that you can attend individually for $25/ea. (I did one using a 10% off coupon they sent me after completing my first class. They want you hooked!) The thing that impresses me most is the sheer variety of stuff you can learn here, and at many difficulty levels you can advance through with practice. I chose Lyra as my first beginner course and have had a blast. The next one I signed up for is Chair dance. Tbh, I'm also interested in Pole dance and Aerial Silks. I just kinda wanna try it all! They also have classes for dancing in high heels, burlesque, and trapeze! Wow! See what I mean? You're just gonna wanna try it all! The studio space is a bit compact, but workable. On entry there's a room off to the left where you can change if you need to, as well as a gender-neutral restroom. In the lobby is a coat rack and place to take off your shoes. The studios are off to the right and you'll check in with the friendly employee behind the desk. Near the desk are lockers if you feel a need; I've felt secure leaving my little baggie beside the couch. We're all here to learn and have fun, no one's gonna nick your stuff, haha. They also have snacks and drinks for a $1 donation (aka, they aren't trying to profit, just make sure you're properly fed and hydrated for physical activity!), and some fun merch like stickers and t-shirts depending on how big a fan you are, hehe. Additional changing rooms are also there in the lobby. The staff, instructors, and other students have all been friendly toward me. I'm a trans guy, and I've already met a couple other students who use they/them pronouns. In fact on their website they specifically call out that they are an LGBTQIA+ affirming space for everyone. I will say that this was a large factor into my decision to enroll and try their studio. Introductions always include your name AND pronouns. I've been very pleased by the inclusivity. They're also big on offering adaptations on class instruction to accommodate all body types and abilities. The instructor I've had for Lyra comes off very confident and knowledgeable. She has also been encouraging and will keep an eye on you if it looks like you might be off-balance. Each class begins with some warm-up stretching and ends with some cool-down stretching. (I tend to stretch before I drive over though because I need a bit more than five minutes worth to get my tendons ready, haha.) I hear they do student showcases and photoshoots sometime and I hope to participate one day! The parking situation is really the only negative, and what can you do if you're located in downtown? It's street parking only, and Cedar Ave. can get pretty packed in places. This is made more challenging during winter time, as the snow banks obstruct parking.

My friend and I decided to take the drop-in pole dancing classes, which were so fun! Just stepping…read moreinto the studio, I felt very welcomed and comfortable. I could tell all the staff were very genuine and unapologetically themselves, which is so refreshing to see. They even had a store pet, Hammy the hamster! The space is decorated with so many cool photos, and there are so many different types of classes you can take. There was a chair dancing lesson going on right before our class. The website has SO many options to choose from. For beginners, drop-in styles are the best for learning the basics. Our instructor, Hassan, was so skilled and kind! He made the class super fun and he especially made it look so easy. We learned 10 different skills within the hour and it was so fun! I want to take different types of classes in the future!

100% recommend. Incredibly experienced teachers who really care and want you to succeed. For both…read morekids and adults. It's like, you take a lesson on Monday, rehearse on Thursday (or whatever), and in eight weeks you go in with your band. You can learn drums, guitar, bass, sing, play keyboard...whatever your passion, they will make sure you succeed (as you get to play and legion in a rock band!). It's an incredible way to make friends, create music, have a really meaningful (and fun!) experience. They are organized, thoughtful, smart, and love what they do, and it shows. I'm proud of what I'm learning there, and look toward to a lifelong journey, doing band after band. This is the fastest, most practical way to learn to perform before real audiences, with real friends, doing real songs in real music venues. I have are incredibly lucky to have School of Rock in St Paul. Just do it! You will LOVE it!!! :-)

This is a mixed review. If you are a looking to learn songs, then this is a solid school. If you…read moreare looking to learn concepts like theory or technique, then this is not. My daughter went here for six years and had no idea what a G major scale was or how to construct chords that were not in a song. So there was not a transference of skills outside of songs. I asked multiple times for teachers to teach theory and technique but it never happened. My daughter went to a different school and excelled. In fact is majoring in music in college. But these skills came in the two years post SoR