My daughter looks forward to attending every week. Her appreciation for the arts continues to grow,…read moreall because of the care and commitment shared. The owner has a long career within the industry and it comes through in her work with kids. It definitely helps that the teachers are working performers. JR

This is one of the worst dance studios I've been too. Yes, most dance studios are a money grab, but…read morethis one is just the worst. First of all, the owner is rude and extremely obnoxious. She has made my child cry before not even about something dance related. Also, the website lies. It has a picture that compares BDM to other dance studios that just irks me. It says, "hassle free recitals" vs. "expensive and unorganized." Their recitals are very expensive! You not only have to pay for the costumes, and the tickets but there are also these other fees for nothing. My guess is so they don't have to pay themselves to rent the school auditorium where the dancers perform. The recitals are also always disorganized, always running late (like everything) and they're always having difficulties during the recital. It says, "maximum 12 students" vs. "no limit... up to 30 or more." The reason they don't have 30 or more is because 30 kids wouldn't fit into their studios. My daughter had a class of 5 girls and it was cramped. They do have a bigger studio at the front, but I would say even that one fit only up to 10. So the 12 student limit is too much.. there's no way 12 kids could fit into one studio and DANCE. It says, "easy/convenient 24/7 online" vs. complicated, paper-based." It is actually almost impossible to reach the owner, if it's a problem she doesn't want to deal with. It says, "no commitment, quit anytime" vs. "large commitment and payment." This is the one that makes me the most angry. My daughter decided she didn't like a class she was taking and wanted to quit. The owner said that she had to tell her a month in advance! Well according to the website, you can quit anytime! She said she absolutely could not quit without a months notice. You could not show up to the class, but you still have to pay for a month, which is of course not cheap and quite a waste. She did give her the option of taking another class for that month, which was nice, but there wasn't another class she wanted to take, so she was stuck for four weeks. A few last things are that the classes often start late. And sometimes even end early. I understand the teachers need a break, but maybe that break should be scheduled instead of taking up the time that we have paid for. It's overall very unprofessional. The owner does not know how to run a business and is clearly does not know how to keep her customers happy. Huge waste. Please find another dance studio. I wouldn't even say it is worth if you lived next door to the place.

I visited this dance studio this past weekend to learn a dance called zouk and was taught by Davy…read moreand Natalia. The studio is a bit hard to find because it's kind of in an alley, but it's perfectly safe. The studio itself has a nice floor but the only qualm I have is that there isn't any air conditioning (or at least it felt that way). In terms of the zouk class, it was about 2 hours long. There was a bit of stretch and warm up and they went over the basic steps and gave us 15-20 minute to practice as well. The instructors were very friendly and I was able to somewhat dance it (albeit poorly but I know the steps - just gotta work on the timing and musicality) after the workshop. The staff were very friendly as well and I plan to come here again.

This is a great, fun environment. No pressure. Clean. Nice staff with teachers who know their stuff…read morebut are also friendly and nice to beginners. The room itself (and the floor) is nice to visit.

I started taking the Body Blast and Boxfit classes at this studio back in September and I'm super…read morehappy with the experience. I've even signed up for their 6 Week Fitness Challenge that starts tomorrow. I'm pretty active on my own, but find it's easy as we head into winter to opt for the couch over the run outside. So, signing up for classes provides a little extra incentive for me to keep active. From my first visit at Cornerstone I felt comfortable, a key feeling for me when I'm working out. The owner, Lauren Cook, took time to explain pricing, the best deals, and introductory offers. Although I don't have kids, I noticed that the schedule's built to accommodate kids classes at the same time adults are working out. Supporting local community businesses is important to me and Lauren took the time to explain why she opened and what impact she hopes it has on the community. All a positive for me. I take body blast with Nick Robinson on Thursdays. It's a mix of functional exercises to build cardio and some strength training. The classes are small, so it's more like a personalized workout with a trainer rather than a class at say Goodlife. The max we've had so far in class is 4 people, so there's no hiding. The upside, is that after I injured myself running, he was able to give me modified exercises during the class at no additional cost and it didn't prevent me from going. This was awesome! The Boxfit class on Sundays is the best workout I've ever had. If you're looking for a cardio workout this is it. It's an hour and divided amongst skipping, jogging, aerobics, box jumping, and punching the bag so you never get bored. You work on 3 minute rounds with 30 second breaks the whole time. Jared is funny and makes sure everyone is working hard throughout the class. As for costs, I pay per session and find it reasonably priced. It's more expensive than Goodlife, but I feel more accountable given the smaller class sizes. And you can't beat the individual attention you're getting from a certified instructors/trainers without paying for one-on-one sessions. I've not taken any of the adult dance classes they offer, but I've ventured into both Yoga and Pilates now and continue to be impressed by the staff they have.

My kids have been taking dance classes at Cornerstone since shortly after it opened and I always…read morerecommend it to anyone looking for breakdancing, hip hop and contemporary/modern dance style classes, and it's also a great place for really little kids to get into dance for the first time. My daughter in particular has learned so much and been able to really explore her creativity, plus has boosted her self esteem. Wonderful staff, very caring and thoughtful, and overall a great vibe in the studio. Delighted to see how the studio has evolved and grown over the years.

Nice space with fun supportive people. So far I have tried barre and ballet and enjoyed both. The…read moreinstructors are very positive and welcoming

From the owner: Inclusive and welcoming space for all levels, including beginners, to enjoy dance and fitness…read moreclasses!

A huge shout out to Linette for putting together an amazing virtual musical theatre camp! I am…read moresuper impressed with her program and my kid adored it. Each day consisted of an hour long class, a video for extra review and a craft. She has mastered online learning.

Petty, over-priced, owner picks favourites to the point where it is damaging for kid's self esteem…read more Took dance lessons here for 5 years with my siblings, spent thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars, danced for the studio's company (which exists only to promo the studio via free advertising) for free for years. Since this studio only offers one jazz class and one ballet class for EVERYONE between the ages of like, 12-18, I started taking classes at a different studio in order to prepare for an audition for an arts-based high school, while continuing my classes at the S.P.A.C.E. and continuing to provide free advertising for the studio via it's dance company. When my mother asked the owner, Linette, if she could write a letter of recommendation for my audition, seeing as she was my first dance teacher, only dance teacher for 4 years, and we had sunk thousands of hours of time and dollars into her studio, Linette flat-out refused because her studio wasn't the only one we were practicing at anymore, and instead told us to get a letter from the new studio where I had been training for less than a month. Ironically, my friend was auditioning for the same school, and Linette not only wrote her a letter, but choreographed her entire audition routine. When I was accepted into the dance school and attended the following year, I learned that all of the ballet technique taught at the S.P.A.C.E was not only incorrect, but had been causing damage to my ankles. I spent my time in arts school un-learning and re-learning the proper technique. If you're looking for a reputable studio in the east end that teaches RAD ballet technique (the S.P.A.C.E doesn't follow any one school of ballet, so it is impossible to progress through RAD levels), I recommend taking classes at The School of CCDT in Cabbagetown. Furthermore, there are many hidden costs associated with the S.P.A.C.E. For the year-end show every year, Linette forces every student to buy their costumes, spending hundreds of dollars on one-time-use costumes, whereas every other studio I have attended in Toronto rents their year-end showcase costumes at no costs to the students. If you are trying to get the best bang for your buck, learn proper ballet technique, take classes in multiple levels, and progress as an artist, avoid this studio and check out 509 Parliament instead.

Took their contemporary dance class for beginners. It was fun. Dance is difficult thoughread more

Don't waste your money. The classes fill up and you likely won't be able to attend the classes you…read morewant. The burden is on the members to find a class to fulfill the membership so you will end up paying for classes that are not available, but the Underground Dance studio's position is that's your problem for not devoting more of your time towards planning dance classes far in advance and following waitlists. You are required to sign up for a recurring membership fee to take the trial. My daughter was not aware. After the trial her credit card was charged about $28 per week for several months without her taking one class. The Underground Dance studio raked in the fees with no classes taken. Remember, the business model is that it's your responsibility to fight your way into a class and the Studio has zero responsibility. It is predatory.

This theatre is so lovely. The staff were extremely kind and organized. The theatre itself was…read morereally intimate, and the seating was comfortable. I was blown away by the show that we saw. I will definitely be going back again.

I visited the Secret Stories art event happening right now on until Jan 3rd. Saturday and Sunday…read morethere are some vendors but we went during the week to avoid the crowds. SUCH A NEAT EVENT! We loved every minute of it. They have QR codes you can scan to hear the music to accompany the art (so bring your phone). The only room for improvement would be to put the QR codes to the left of the art pieces so you can listen to it while you're passing by the art connected with the music). The artist did such a beautiful job! So many details and it was so neat to see places you have passed a million times made of paper. The kaleidoscopes were very pretty and a fun touch. I highly suggest checking this very covid friendly event out.