Holy moly. This evening was Devine's 10th year recital and I cannot sing their praises enough. I…read morehad to update my previous 4-star review because honestly, if I could give Devine 10 stars, I would do it so fast. My previous rating was based on the fact that much of what goes on behind the closed studio doors at practice remains a mystery. Dance is a major investment in time, energy and money, and I had no idea what this studio was capable of producing. Now that I know, I'll be recommending Devine to everyone. I still can't get over how much I enjoyed every minute of that recital. The theme, costumes, music, choreography, showmanship,everything about it was larger-than-life and I felt myself beaming with pride for kids that don't even belong to me! These kids WORKED. Kelly Devine's vision was clear, strong, creative, and it was apparent that every kid (and adult!) on that stage was actually having a great time. What a fantastic way to end the dance year. I can't wait to sign my little one up again this August, and I am so thrilled that this recital is what revived my older daughter's interest in dance. Devine has totally earned my loyalty.

My daughter had an amazing birthday party at Devine Dancers and all the staff were great with the…read morekids.

Awesome dance studio with great family atmosphere. The instructors are all very caring and…read morecompassionate about dance and teaching. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and costuming make this the best choice for young children.

This studio is literally as good as it gets! This studio focuses on the development of a child--…read moreboth as a dancer and as a person! Ms. Evie is incredibly creative, enthusiastic and fun. She has theme weeks (like pirates, mermaids and super heroes!) My daughter is very shy and reserved typically-- dance at Encore has helped her to really come out of her shell. You will absolutely love it here!

I've attended many of this dance studio's competitions and recitals. The themed recitals and…read morecompetition dances are inspiring to watch. The owner is very passionate about dance and enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of dance with her students. She genuinely wants to see them achieve success in life and dance. I would highly recommend taking your children here as each child is treated with love, respect, patience, and encouraged to have fun dancing and achieve their goals. Encore is more than a dance studio, it's an extended family where kids have fun with their current friends, make new ones, and get to learn about the wonderful world of dance in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. This year there were many great dances in the recital and competitions but I was really impressed with the dance "Hallelujah", it was very moving!

Very welcoming to my daughter when we were in town for the week. She enjoyed meeting new friends…read moreand coaches. Comp class was a good challenge for her and she liked the way the classes were taught.

The owners, coaches and students at No Coast BJJ go out of their way to make all guests and new…read morestudents feel welcome. The instructors are highly skilled and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with an emphasis on exceptional technique with a little humor sprinkled in to keep things light hearted and entertaining. All members of the school take pride in the gym keeping it a clean, safe, non-judgmental, family friendly environment. No Coast BJJ offers a free week to all new students letting new members experience the benefits of BJJ with no commitment.

My oldest daughter's tournament started here tonight. It is a nice facility with 8 courts. There…read morewas plenty of seating and bathrooms scattered throughout the jointed buildings.

My experience with Cirque Wonderland was not a positive one, and it has been frustrating to process…read moreover time. What was presented as a welcoming and inclusive space did not always align with my personal experience there. When I spoke up about my concerns, I felt they were dismissed or minimized, which made it difficult for me to feel heard or supported in the space. This came after I shared that I experienced what I perceived as confrontational and inappropriate verbal behavior from a neighboring business owner at the time. I was told the cameras in the building were not working at that time, which added to my discomfort with the situation. I rented a room in the space for four years, prior to its expansion. In April 2023, I was told via phone call that a change in my massage clientele to better fit the space would be something to consider to fit the gym more, or that it might be best for me to leave. Later , I received an email stating it would be best for me to leave, along with a move-out timeline. I asked to have a conversation in person or by phone to try to come to a more mutual agreement, especially since I was there regularly, but that request was declined. I then received formal communication via email, which felt abrupt and uncomfortable, and reinforced my concerns based on my experience about how situations like this were handled compared to what I had understood when I first joined the space. In private conversations, I've heard perspectives that echoed some of my concerns around a disconnect between stated values and lived experiences. I understand that others may have different experiences, and I can only speak to my own. One example of that disconnect, from my point of view, was messaging like "any body can do aerial" not always feeling fully reflected in practice, particularly when some policies felt like they created barriers for people with different needs in my experience. For me, what started as a business misalignment became more personal over time. I'm sharing this to bring awareness and to encourage better alignment between values and action. I also always wondered why they seemed they were the only aerial arts place in des moines when they werent I do want to acknowledge that there were coaches I appreciated working with, including Bonnie, who I felt did embody the values that were expressed. This is being shared in the hope that it encourages reflection. My experience was disappointing, both as a business owner and as a person navigating the situation. TO CIRQUE AND FELICIA IN RESPONSE TO THEIR COMMENT AND RESPONSE Thank you for your response. I understand that your perspective may differ. What I've shared reflects my personal experience , my records and how I was approached and was impacted by those interactions at the time. I'm not interested in continuing this conversation privately, as I've already attempted to have direct discussions in the past without resolution.

I signed my girls up for the intro classes so that they could get a feel for what they're…read moreinterested in and to learn the basics. Right away I was impressed by the background of the owner--one of the first people to bring circus and aerial arts classes to Iowa. Clearly this person has a passion for sharing the art form. After day one my kids were hooked and couldn't stop talking about how much fun they had. I love that class sizes are kept very small, and that the structure of membership and future classes leave a lot of room for scheduling flexibility. I am super excited that my kids found something that they want to keep doing--something that leaves so much room for personal growth and experimentation!

My husband and I are learning west coast swing dance for our wedding. So far they are just…read morephenomenal with our dance learning experience! I'm honor to be the first reviewer here to let others know how great this place is!

Maddie is an amazing instructor. Her classes are challenging, yet well paced. From someone who…read morefeels like they are beginning again, she had the patience and grace to tune into my needs. Excited to see where this studio grows!