You will not find a better dance studio ANYWHERE! In fact, this Arthur Murray studio is the #1 in…read morethe whole country. And it is easy to see why!!! No matter what your level of experience the teachers at the Columbia Dance Center will work to your level, one on one, and bring out the inner dancer in you. The entire staff is highly experienced, dedicated and passionate about dance. Every person who walks through the door is valued, respected and seen. I have decades of dance classes behind me and I have never loved dance so much as since I found this studio. They don't teach only to the best students and leave the rest in the dust, as has been my experience in other studios. They support, respect and uplift every single dancer. The curriculum they teach is consistent among all the instructors and is very thorough. My primary instructor is Ellias and he's a Jedi Master, I swear. I learn soooo much every lesson and have a blast doing it. You have the opportunity to work with all of the instructors and practice with them. They are all so generous with their knowledge. Kindness is the culture. No snobby attitude here! People of every age, background, ability, physicality, all levels, get 100%, no dancer left behind. It is so inspiring to watch some of the people who have worked to become Incredible, competitive dancers and know they started out just like you or I did. I don't aspire to compete, just to enjoy some hot Latin social dancing, but it is fun to watch Dancing with the Stars in real life.. I am happily hooked and am here for group classes and group practice parties in addition to my private lessons many times a week. That's where you get to meet the whole community of dancers like you to practice and friendships are made. I cannot say enough good things about my experience at this Arthur Murray in Columbia. Come on and give yourself the gift of joyful movement, you will never regret it.

This studio is AWESOME!!! All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and want the best for their…read morestudents. It is a very enjoyable and friendly atmosphere to learn how to dance. I would recommend joining the Arthur Murray in Columbia to anyone.

Great location, very convenient right off 695. The have classes 7 days per week so you're sure to…read morefind something that fits your schedule. Many of the classes are taught by independent instructors, not employees of the facility, so you may have to stop in to get information on the specific class you're interested in, but if you do you'll get to see first hand how nice the facility is. Beautifully decorated with lots of room to move, this is a great place to learn. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the rooms aren't soundproofed very well. I take a Sunday morning class, and we often hear the music from the main studio, which can be distracting. Most of the time this isn't too big of a problem, but sometimes it makes things a bit difficult.

This is a great place to learn to dance, without high pressure from sales people pushing lifetime…read morecontracts. I started here several months ago as a beginner, and have enjoyed every moment. "Ballroom Bootcamp" on Fridays and the group lessons during the week and before every dance are very inexpensive and a great way to meet new people at your own level while learning. I've found the instructors friendly, helpful, and very professional. The weekend dances are great fun, too! There are dances Friday & Saturday nights, and a Sunday Tea Dance from 1:00 to 4:00.

Great instructors and time for my kiddos! They love gymnastics there. I love the make up policy for…read moremissed classes.

Our grandson goes to Allpro and is very happy with his coaches and teammates, they are going to the…read moreRegionals this year! Could not be prouder of this team!!! They have worked very hard and have excelled tremendously.

I attended two classes here with a meetup group. We did exotic dance and a pole class. The exotic…read moreclass was very, very fun. Believe it or not it is a total workout. The instructor let us know that if you take the regular classes (membership) then you do way more working out, she was just easy on us since it was a party. As far as the pole class itself, it was very, very hard. I realized that I have NO upper body strength. I mean I really don't see how strippers (oops exotic dancers) do it. If you're looking for this type of workout I would definitely visit this establishment. The instructors were very nice and professional. Plus its Black Owned and I'll definitely support that. You can actually drop in for the exotic classes on Sat. and I believe you have to see if there is room for the pole class. I believe the classes are $20. The instructor also stated that they have another location in Ga. I haven't visited that one yet (from Ga.).

Every time I visit a strip club, I base the strippers' tips off this class. If it is something that…read moreI haven't mastered, they get like $5. If its something I am able to do well, they get $2 and if I can do it, they get encouraged to get down. Okay, so not only do they teach you a routine, they do aerobic exercises to teach you how to do them properly. These exotic and former exotic dancers create a non-competitive environment and encourage you to let your inner dancer come out. They tell jokes and intimate stories that help you feel better if you aren't able to do a move effortlessly. I enjoy going here and always feel comfortable. They also offer specialty classes, like "Booty Poppin and Shakin" "Video Vixen" "Lap Dance Specials" etc... Going here, I've gained a great perspective on the athleticism that you must have in order to be a stripper AND look good doing it. They also sell 5-7inch heels here so you can really get the full feeling. If you want to just see without being charged, the Saturday at 12 class is free for first timers.

Time worthy for the great entertainment. The summer youth plays are so rewarding and funny!!!read more

I got invited by a friend to come see her daughter in the Black Nativity. I was super excited and…read moreinvited other friends to join me. This play was good community theater. The songs got me right into the Christmas spirit and gave me that old time black church gospel vibe. The first half was dedicated to the nativity that we're all familiar with. The Arena Players had their own special twist on the story, but the end result was the same" unto us a child is born. Jesus Christ, Savior of the world. The 2nd half takes you to church with testimonies followed by some good ole gospel music. They had you singing along, clapping your hands, and tapping your feet. They took us to church. The only reason they're not getting 5 stars is because the audio was none existent. No one was one had a mic on, and had I not been sitting in the front row it would have been extremely hard to hear them. It's a real shame because their voices were beautiful. My friends who have seen other production agreed with me, but said the plays they've seen there that they did have mics on. Perhaps they had some technical difficulties. I hope they fix that before their next production in January. They also have a Youth Theater program for ages 4.5 to 18. I believe the program is on Saturdays and there is an application and fee attached. Check out their website if you're interested https://www.arenaplayersinc.com.

This place is a gem. I have been taking adult salsa and other dance classes here since 2017,…read moreincluding virtual classes since the pandemic began. The owner is a talented dancer who helps you make small adjustments to your technique that make a huge difference in your partner dancing. This is something I just couldn't get from watching instructional videos on YouTube. If you have been wanting to learn how to dance, the studio is a friendly, welcoming environment where you can become acquainted with the local salsa community and continue to advance as a dancer over the years. I have made so many friends taking classes and participating on the adult dance teams here. The owner clearly puts her heart and soul into this business and our Catonsville/Baltimore community.

The salsa and bachata and social dance classes here are on point! If you're looking for a…read morechallenging but also fun and non-intimidating environment this is the place! The owner has had years of experience to home and make this place become a great Dance Staple in the community. She also has brought in outside independent dance programs and contractors to run their classes that are top-notch and out of this world! If you're looking for the social dancing... They've got an amazing and house dance company and team that run the classes. If you're looking for dance fitness they've got great instructors that run the dance fitness side... This is definitely what rec centers and Community Center should be doing and it's all in a fun relaxed atmosphere while trying to offer lots of different programs. There's a reason they've been in business so long!

My rating is a 5 star, as ACPC is a wonderful program that caters to adults and children for most…read moreof your art form needs. The dancing, stepping, choreographing, stretching, aerobics along with other artistic displays of physical and creative art is the best. The instructors, managers, and staff are always cheerful and kind. Customer service and respect here is second to none which is such a rarity these days. So take the time and proper measures to become a part of the "family" here at Art and Culture Performance Center located in the Baltimore-Washington area.

My daughter has been a student at Central Maryland Youth Ballet for about a month now and we…read morecouldn't be happier. It is run by a husband and wife team of professional dancers. Jacob, the instructor who works with the teens and adults, strikes a nice balance between providing one-on-one guidance and allowing the students to learn by watching their more experienced classmates. He steps in to gently correct when necessary, but, perhaps more importantly, knows when not to. The female instructor works with the young children and appears to be very well-liked; the kids all respond positively to her direction. The school is located in the very back of the industrial park on Berger Road in a quiet area with plenty of parking. The teen/adult classes are taught on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45. A punch card of 10 lessons costs $187.50 ($175 if you pay the balance upfront). When you consider that the classes regularly extend past the 7:45 end time, as well as the individualized attention that the students receive, Central Maryland Youth Ballet is easily the best value for the money in Columbia. I spent about three weeks researching the many, many ballet schools in the area before settling on this one. I spoke by phone with about a dozen directors. In contrast with the somewhat snooty reception I received at several of the other schools, this one seems to understand that some teens do not necessarily want to make a career of ballet; they simply want to learn as much as they can and have fun. That outlook meshes perfectly with our intentions in signing up for the Wednesday open classes. I look forward to bringing my daughter here weekly for as long as she wants to dance.

Summer Dance camp - ages 4-8. Professional instruction and…read morenewly renovated studio. I was looking for a while for a ballet program for my daughter that was professional but not unreasonably priced! The kids love Ms. Kimmary!!