Poorly run. Terrible customer service. The head of the studio is rude. The management sends out…read moreemails asking the customers not to contact the office as they are way too busy! They aren't too busy to collect the outrageous fees and send confusing emails about events, just too busy to support the people that keep them in business. Luckily the dance teachers are awesome!

This is the perfect example of a dance academy where it is not about being fair with everybody but…read moreto have favorites. When my daughter were dancing at the suturing my daughter was not aloud to dance at the Ritalin because she was going to be on a school trip for a few weeks and she was going to miss some competitions. We accepted that policy because it was being applied to every body, however the next year it happens again that a student was going to miss some competition for the same reason, and guess what? That student was able to participate in the recital and the competition that she was able to attend. This is not the first situation at that academy, but I definitely, if you want to make your child unhappy take him/her to the academy. I would never recommended it to anybody.

This is a great dance school. I see all the negative reviews are from a long time ago! They have a…read morenew studio space, new ownership and a great program. My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3 (5 now), and just loves it! The teachers are patient, kind and organize lots of fun performance opportunities for the kids. We plan on many more years with this studio!

We had the unfortunate experience of enrolling our children in this 'school'. Although the dance…read moreteacher, Ms Lee is obese we decided to give her a chance, after all she's been doing this for many many years. As the classes commenced we found her to be very unprofessional ie: talking about other classes of students saying what 'Dummies' they were. Her words. As for her being able to demonstrate dance moves she was physically unable to. Relying on parents to demonstrate such moves that required going down on the floor and jumping up and back down to the floor. We also had a seeing impaired child enrolled who's mom decided her daughter was not ready to do the Christmas show on stage as Lee stated she would not be there to assist said child. Lee even made a joke in front of several of us about having one child almost fall off every performance saying the girl was ready. Really!!! Lee also wanted to keep our children for three hours back stage during the performances, assuring us she did so every year and would have toys etc. to entertain them. I arrived to find total chaos! No security regarding parents picking up and dropping off children and there were approximately 30 colouring pages, one box of crayons a half pillowcase of mega blocks to entertain over 50 children. Several people we knew walked into the 'secure' area with no questioning etc. anybody could have taken a child! Lee also attempted to physically remove a crying child from my arms. I said absolutely not until her mom comes. Lee actually stated that I was being over protective. It was just one big chaotic mess!!! The result was 6 of us parents withdrew our children which left her with 2 students for Wednesday morning 10 am class. Also note that her Resume' states she's done this or that training with so and so....FACT: she did one day or two day workshops with named people. Using the word trained with is misleading. Very UNsatisfied!!! That's all.

EDC is the best salsa and bachata dance school in Edmonton! Sydney is a skilled and patient…read moreinstructor. She makes class fun and brings artistry to all the work she showcases with her performance teams, social dance classes, and choreography. Five gold stars!

I nervously walked into my first lesson a year and so ago not knowing what to expect... Well it's…read morebeen a great journey, learned from professional in their field. After taking Salsa On1, On2, Bachata, Zouk, and Kizomba all in one location. I ended up joining the performance teams for Salsa On2 and Bachata! Been loving the studio since the first time I stepped inside. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn Latin Dance.

After frequenting many different YMCA locations within different provinces, the same province and…read morecountries, the YMCA locations within Edmonton or at least the Jamie Platz location is sub par to the serviceS experienced elsewhere. the booking systems of YMCA of Northern Alberta will not book correctly. I booked my daughter in for swimming lessons when the booking opened, no confirmation email came, I went back in and noted one spot taken, but to be safe I booked again still no email, and no additional space taken. I did receive an email asking for feedback on the service right after, not the confirmation email I expected but sometimes wrong emails are sent. After attending this Y location for a period of time I began to feel that something was wrong. I didn't hit the gym as much, the atmosphere was wrong, and I was told that we should know our limits. A gym is to push your limits. To become stronger, to become better than your yesterday. That's when I felt I needed to ask reception to check the lesson booking, there was nothing booked, and nothing available. I will have a disappointed child, and this whole fiasco dysregulated me as my whole schedule has been booked around this lesson time. The NA Y have poor booking systems, I easily booked in lessons in Calgary and many other activities online in other locations. If you are looking to have disappointment head to the NA Ys and you will definitely receive it. I believe it was the manager I dealt with in this situation and his custoner service skills are definitely lacking. I then spoke to a member of the Y team and she handle my cancelling of memberships in a kind and respectful way. I only really got the membership for my daughter and swimming lessons, it was another expense that was dipping into credit but necessary for child mental health. If she doesn't have the swim lessons then I have no need of the membership. I also feel amazingly relieved as I didn't feel comfortable in this Y location.

Fast becoming one of my favourite places in town. Me, the girl whose commitment to exercise for…read moreyears has been picking up a pen and writing with it. After working my way through 2 years of nasty grief and health problems and other assorted issues (thanks, pandemic), I was determined to turn over a new leaf and begin really taking care of myself. Over the summer, I began walking around my neighbourhood, but I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it up over the winter. This place is so incredibly close that it fit the bill for contintuing my commitment to fitness. The indoor track is now my second home. I do at least a kilometer each time, and I like that they reverse the direction each day so you get a different view. It also overlooks the activity in the gym below, so you can chuckle at the kids doing karate or playing indoor soccer in the wintertime. There's plenty of exercise equipment. The Lifecycles are great because you can watch TV or internet, and power your usage with your movement. There's the studio where they have all the classes (Zumba, cycle, etc), the gym for basketball, volleyball, etc, and the workout room. Last weekend I got brave enough to try the pool. A little chilly when I got in, but the water was actually pretty warm once I was in a while. The day locker rooms are nearly immaculate. I like that there's a wet and dry locker area, with the handy cords for your locker key that you can put around your wrist while you work out. For an additional price, there are enhanced locker rooms with overnight lockers, towel service, etc. Everyone I've met here, staffwise, has been friendly and approachable. Make sure to wipe down the equipment after you use it. One of these days, I'm going to try out the smoothie bar in the lobby. Can't speak to the daycare or children's programs since I don't have kids, but I've seen all kinds of activities for them in the gym since I've been coming. If I was a parent, I'd definitely consider enrolling my kid in some classes or daycare here.

I have signed up my ( just turned) two-year-old for the mini dragon's class. I feel she is a bit…read moretoo young for the class. The class should be for three years and above not two. Things such as stretching and and following directions are a bit too advanced for a age 24 month old. At the end of class when they play with balloons etc she does enjoy it but I wish I would've waited another six months or year. They also change the class from 915 to 9 and we did not get the message so we miss part of the first class. But those two things aren't a big deal and so far we are having a fun time. The staff seem friendly enough and the class is pretty well structured. I like how they let both parents come in or there is a waiting room with a window where grandparents or the other parent can just sit and relax and watch your children. ( this class there must always be one parent present in the class) We are halfway done our eight week class and I would say so far so good. It's a nice way to get your children active.

For other reviewers saying that they tell you you'll get your black belt in two years and then they…read morefelt conned... it all depends on how much work you put in to your training. Having been involved with this tae kwon-do school for over half my life, I can say that it's one of the best out there. Unfortunately, I've had to use what I've learned in real life, and I can tell you that it works. Things have changed a great deal since I started when I was... 12? But that's what happens when businesses expand. The instruction I received personally has always been the best. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. The best teachers, the best facilities, and the best programs. I've met people here that I'm going to know for the rest of my life. The people who have been unhappy obviously don't understand the word "contract", or are the type prone to signing things without reading them, and I find that really unfortunate.

My most recent visit here was for an event held in the main gym and it brought back lots of…read morememories of this space from my time as a student long ago. This facility has improved a lot over the years. I've definitely enjoyed a lot of special events here through campus recreation and otherwise. Hockey games are played here as are many other sports. The restrooms are satisfactory in general.

I have photo ID and virtual proof of my one card and they still didn't let me in lol. What's the…read morepoint of a virtual onecard if I can't even use it? I forgot my wallet at home and use this gym EVERYDAY. All the employees have seen me for months. I forget my one card for one day and travelled one hour to get to this gym and they wouldn't let me in. So ridiculous. I don't know why U of A thinks they are always entitled to shit.