We are an LGBQ family and our child attended his first Cotillion first class with excitement. We…read morewere dismayed when the instructor Shelley (who I believe is one of the owners) treated my child with disrespect when he asked a simple question, furthermore she muttered a racist remark under her breath that my child indeed heard. It's very possible that this sort of curriculum is as outdated as the owners and instructors themselves. Beware if these old-school ideals and your children when considering JDW Cotillions.

From the owner: In a world where kindness, courtesy and respect are often overlooked, JDW Cotillions is recognized…read moreas an authority in educating young people in the art of social skills and social dance training.

I emailed Ms. Hill regarding her classes and I never received a reply. Isn't that universally…read moreconsidered a poor business practice and in poor taste?

The kitties were so adorable and friendly!! The staff were incredibly sweet and helpful as well!…read moreThey explained everything and let us explore the many cutie kitties!! Parking was kinda difficult but we're new to the city so if you're a seasoned veteran you'll do fine! We spent almost our entire time with one cat named Claire and we almost adopted him on the spot. A few customers were studying there so I think it's a great spot to destress or it's the perfect place to study! If you're looking for a good place to adopt a cat I recommend going and giving one of the beautiful cats a good home! Adopt don't shop!!

A wonderful space for rescue, adoptable kitties to get some interaction with people. I love that…read morethey had a separate area for the shyer cats to chill without being swarmed by people. We went late afternoon on a Friday and there weren't many other people, but there also weren't too many cats walking around. Most of them were sleeping in their little nooks. The 2-3 kitties that were active loved chasing the toys - that was a lot of fun. They also have the cutest little trinkets and art up front for sale.

Our older son (now 14) graduated from BVWS last year, having been here since his early years…read more Looking back, we're amazed at how the school shaped him -- not just academically, but as a whole person. He left with a strong foundation in math, science, and writing, but also with creativity, confidence, and a deep sense of compassion. The combination of academics, arts, music, and hands-on learning really gave him a well-rounded education that will serve him for life. Our younger son is now in middle school at BVWS, and he is thriving. Middle school can be a tough transition, but the small class sizes and dedicated teachers make such a difference. He feels seen, supported, and challenged in ways that bring out his best. The curriculum balances academic rigor with opportunities for growth through orchestra, theater, outdoor education, and practical projects -- things that keep him engaged and excited about learning. What stands out most is the sense of community. BVWS feels like an extended family where teachers, parents, and students truly know and support one another. It's a nurturing, values-based environment that helps children grow into capable, compassionate young people. We're grateful to have found a school that educates the head, heart, and hands -- and we would highly recommend BVWS to any family looking for something more meaningful than a traditional school experience.

This is not a review disparaging BVWS. It is about the lack of transparency and consideration my…read morefamily and I were given through the application and enrollment process. My daughter is no stranger to BVWS: she attended in early childhood and has spent a couple of summers there and loved it. When I reached out to the admissions director, (s)he expressed that my daughter would be welcome back and that there was space for her, so I submitted an application and she did a 3-day shadowing. To my surprise, my daughter's application was rejected. I spent several months trying to get a clear answer as to why, unsuccessfully. The following is a summary of events post-shadowing. My husband and I met with the teacher who discussed my daughter's shadowing experience and stated multiple times that (s)he "saw no red flags". I then asked questions about the founder's philosophy including topics that touched upon racism and how they have evolved, as my husband and I come from diverse backgrounds. The teacher answered them with openness and transparency, which further solidified my decision to send my daughter there. A week later, I receive an email, "after careful consideration...we do not feel that (student) is a good fit for our program." I requested a meeting to better understand the decision and sent numerous follow-up emails over the next 2 months to which I received no response, or the admissions director was sick, out of town, or catching up on work. Upon finally setting a meeting, I mentioned that I had emailed the teacher to get more specific feedback regarding my daughter's experience and if (s)he could be encouraged to respond. The response from the admissions director: "to be clear, I will be talking you through the application process...but not discussing re-opening the process". I thanked them and wrote, to "make sure I'm understanding correctly - you will not ask (teacher) to give me information about my daughter, nor will you speak about her experience at BVWS," to which I received no reply. On the call, the admissions director explained that the enrollment process was a collaborative, complicated and nuanced process. It included not just the teacher's opinion, but also input from ALL the Grade teachers, consideration on the age and maturity of the class, and the fact that the teacher is new to Waldorf teaching. If that were the case, then the shadowing, which caused disruption for everyone involved, was pointless and in fact, no new student could join. My insistence on following up was to have an opportunity for an open and transparent discussion regarding my daughter's application. If the teacher had told me during our debrief that (s)he felt the class dynamic with my daughter was not right, I would have respected the opinion. Funny that while my daughter attended BVWS there had never been any concerns raised. I can only deduce from the lack of response and transparency that this decision had less to do with my daughter and more about the questions I raised during our meeting with the teacher. In my last email after our final call, I expressed my hope that this experience be shared with the faculty and board as a learning experience and that I would always be open to dialogue. Since I never received a reply, I assume this issue had been swept under the rug. Though I know no big change will come of this, this experience will serve as a lesson when my daughter is older so that she may learn to advocate for herself with awareness and discernment. BVWS states they support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and boasts that it cultivates a welcoming, inclusive community. A few qualities of inclusive leadership include fairness and respect, collaboration, empowerment and growth, and emotional and cultural intelligence, none of which I received. It is a shame that fear and avoidance of tough questions will now directly impact a 7-year-old's education. DEI has become very trendy in the past few years but simply taking a training without putting the principles into practice is not enough. Let's do better for our children and set the examples we want to teach them, not just have empty words on a website. That is when you muster the courage to step forward, not back.

My son is 3 and absolutely loves this place, the teachers and has shown so much overall improvement…read morein his development.

Update 2020-2021: We…read moreloved primrose since 2017 but once the ownership changed and then with Covid, it's been a roller coaster with them. Having to pay tuition (which is already very high) when you kids have to quarantine didn't seem fair to me. Communication with the owner was difficult and we didn't seem to get any of our confusion or frustrations resolved. Now we are dealing with not being able to get our deposit back after our 2 year old daughter couldn't join because she will not keep a mask on. We have tried, there is nothing we can do and it doesn't seem fair to have this policy in place. My biggest grievance since the end of 2021 has been the new director... she is just flat out rude. She has absolutely no customer service etiquette. She is the face of this location and she's awful (sad to say). Her emails aren't professional, she doesn't include attachments or requested info, and sometimes she just doesn't reply until I copy the owner onto the email. She's doing a terrible disservice the the primrose name. The education and the teaching staff have always been great and our son has loved being there since he was 2.5 years old. We've done the summer camps as well which he enjoyed.

While my friendship/association with Barbara Avery is not long, I must say she is a gifted and…read moretalented chef! She is very gracious at sharing tips and tricks of the trade and her knowledge is vast! She is an excellent hostess as well! You time and finances are well invested with this savvy lady and her expertise in wine is also expanding!

Barbara is not a good cook. I was completely grossed out by her cooking. She has passion, but not…read morethe knowledge of a chef. I would suggest taking a cooking class from someone else.

I had to purchase a new camera and was unsure about going in because I have found at times that…read moreclerks in camera stores can sometimes be unwilling to take the time to answer my questions. However, I had a great experience with Shelly. He was so helpful and understanding, and took the time to answer my questions. I won't hesitate to stop in or call him with any questions or concerns.

Nice low key experience today. No one greets you until you walk up to any of the counters located…read moreon the outskirts of the store. From there you are greeted by a multitude of people. I asked about a 16-25mm lens for my Sony. Lo and behold they had it in stock. On top of that I actually had a coupon from a Sony event a couple days before and it came in handy! Gotta love those savings. This is the first time to go to any Mike's Camera and the experience did not disappoint. I'll have to return and spend a little more time running around. I still have a tripod, filters and a couple more accessories on my list. Whether you're looking for a professional camera or a point and shoot, this is the place to go. They also offer classes and workshops so I'm definitely checking those out soon! Thanks again!

Still a great place to visit in Boulder. The landscaping and architecture good for visitors as…read morewell as student and staff. The education is what you want make of it and the amount of energy you want to put in. The old "party school" designation, never applied to all the students, just those who were self designed to participate. They have so many honored nationally recognized programs, it would be nice for all students to take advantage . There are museums on campus and overall ,a pretty university space. Any season of the year, the landscaping is lush, even in a snowy year, the crispness is nice. But spring and fall are the colorful times.

I was visiting from out of state and was interested in potentially getting a tour and learning more…read moreabout the University and its Veterans Support Center. I called ahead to the Veterans Center, and the gentleman I spoke with informed me that they do not offer tours. I found this ironic because the community college I currently attend, as well as several other universities I plan to apply to, have all had veterans centers that were significantly more helpful than CU's. UCLA, for instance, arranged a full campus tour led by a fellow veteran student. After the tour, I had a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the head of the UCLA Veterans Success Center. In contrast, CU's Veterans Center simply told me, "We don't do tours. You can go online and look at our checklist for more information." Based on this experience, I am unlikely to apply to CU. First impressions are everything, and I do not want to be part of an environment that lacks meaningful support for veterans. CU has a lot of room for improvement.

This is the start of me taking dance class during my travels. It can be nerve-racking, but you have…read moreto get out of your bubble sometimes...it was exhilarating! Thankful to the receptionist because I was running late (Uber) since it's bad class etiquette to be late, but I had to do paperwork when I arrived even though I had already filled it out online. This made me more late. Real, the instructor, was great & she has legs for days lol. She invited me to take class the next day, but I had concert plans. I learned a piece that's been retaught, but didn't mind it since it was my 1st "chairography" class, but I've taken sexy/heels classes before. I was heels-less because I didn't pack any, but shoes weren't required. I enjoyed the warm-up, choreography, tricks, & extra time at the end. "Tease me please".

I've been going to Tease for almost a year now and it is my happy place. I love the pole, choreo,…read morelap dancing, and "look good naked" classes so much and go as much as my schedule allows. The instructors are encouraging, body-positive, and fun, and the music, lighting, and ability to dress up sassy for a work out all really make it the best fitness class environment imaginable. Thank you Ashlee & nuggets for creating such a welcoming and fabulous studio

This is my go to place when I need to release some extra steam or get some extra steam lol it has…read morebeen recently renovated and I do enjoy the new upgrades with the new equipment TVs everywhere locker rooms super clean. Everything is super clean.! Staff is super friendly and very helpful. You could pay by the year. You could pay by the day you could pay by the month that's totally up to you. They do have very secure lockers ! Everybody is there to do what they need to do to keep themselves in shape or heart healthy as I say they do have swimming pool inside sauna and hot tub. They have kiddy pool as well and they do have outdoor pool for when it is nice. Stop by and check it out sometime. They do have a lot of other events that go on . Stop and get one of their brochures and you'll see. Just have fun at this place can be. ! Thanks For The Read Until Next Time

Fully coming into my middle age by joining a local rec center. Westminster Swim and Fitness Center…read moreis so nicely remodeled. The last time I came here was over 10 years ago and it is completely revamped. Karyn and Kim were super helpful in getting me started on how the membership works and allowing me to walk around to check out the space before deciding to sign up for the membership. Luckily I'm a resident of Westminster and was able to sign up with a resident discount. The 25 yard lap pool is nice and clean, there is a small diving area and a play pool. The locker rooms are clean and you can rent a locker for free with a collateral like a car key or ID in exchange for a key to a random locker. The showers are equipped with liquid soap, and the bathrooms are clean. We tried the steam room, didn't get a chance to do the hot tub and the sauna yet but those all looked great too. You can get a punch card at a discount if you're not sure membership is the way to go to try them out. There is a small gym area for weights and cardio machines. They offer classes too so check them out online through the Westminster Activities Book. Really glad that we joined the membership - we now have access to all the Westminster Rec Centers. Super reasonable and it goes back to the city and our community.