Both of my daughters love dance class! My eldest has shown such interest and improvement this year…read moreshe's taking two classes. They love coming home and showing me their new moves! Recently they have installed a video system so one of the studios is visible during class. I highly recommend this studio if you're interested in having your child influenced by older dancers too. There is a very friendly and mentoring atmosphere here that has been inspiring to my eldest. My only tiff is there isn't a drinking fountain and no adult classes. Otherwise the staff is awesome, the owner is so passionate, and the price is very reasonable!

As part of my bachelorette party, my bridesmaids scheduled a class for everyone to learn a few…read morebasic belly dance moves, and it was so much fun! None of us had ever done something like it before, and we all had a good time trying to learn together. Our instructor was very kind and helpful with questions but ultimately realized that we were there to have a good time, so she didn't force those free spirits to perfect the moves. I would strongly recommend scheduling a class with a close group of girlfriends! You will all have fun!

My daughter takes voice lessons with Mr. Kohl and it's really upped her skill and helped a lot on…read moreher choir journey. Staff is friendly and kind, price is reasonable, and they have many musical options.

More than a year ago, at the outset of getting my Copyright protected, not performed songs, put to…read morevoice and music, I posted a favorable note on YELP. My journey within 6 months became concerning, to say the least. No sense into going into chapter and verse here, but for especially those who know me as a neighbor, educator, psychiatric practice clinician, musician, author and composer. Safe to say, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! What adds injury to insult, resulting in stagnation for me as a regarded composer. The complete absence of active security within the studios and the absence of business policies that protect the customers, like me, from any and all transgressions. Frankly, pathetic. About time, this Chapter One is shared......Stay tuned, my experience is still be analyzed.

This review is for the beginner adult ballet class that I took through SweatNet. The Grand Rapids…read moreBallet is the only professional ballet company in the state of Michigan, which is so amazing to me. I have only ever been to one performance at the ballet, but have always been interested in seeing more at this theatre. I grew up taking dance, including ballet, and have always been interested in dance. Plus Center Stage was one of my favorite movies in the early 2000s, haha. The Grand Rapids Ballet also includes a ballet school for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. The beginner adult class is open to anyone and you can request a complimentary trial class. Beyond that, classes are usually $15 for drop ins, or you can get a 10-class punch card for $120. Classes are on weekday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. They also offer adult intermediate classes. Parking is limited in their lot, and the night I went there were lots of parents picking up kids so I ended up parking on the street. The class was taught by Attila Mosolygo, one of the instructors at the school. We started with warm ups and lots of barre work, focusing on strength, lower body movements, and flexibility. There weren't a ton of modifications given but with my limited knowledge of ballet I made it through as best as I could. We ended with a bit of floor work, including practicing chene turns and lots of jumping. My quads were definitely working hard and I worked up a sweat. I had a lot of fun and would go back for another class in the future.

From the start, the entryway of Grand Rapids Ballet shows you just what you'll be experiencing! The…read moredoors are lively and inspirational, and, once inside, the soaring, light-filled space, decorated with a large-scale photo of a dancer, fills you with joy. That's just a taste of what's to come. The most powerful, moving, and extraordinary dance I've ever seen? Aquatic hypoxia, choreographed by Nicolas Blanc, and part of MoveMedia: handmade... 7 new, original works, all world premieres. If this is the caliber of GR Ballet's shows, this company will go FAR. The dancing and choreography talent is tremendous. There is a spacious coat room, a closer men's bathroom, and a women's bathroom at the far end (why? I wished there was a closer handicap bathroom for either gender). The seating is pleasing, with plenty of leg room and comfortable chairs. I sat at the end of the row, and perhaps 10% of the stage was obscured by the side curtains. Luckily, most of the dancing occurred in visibility. One very smart thing inside the theatre: the lighting on the stairs is very clever. It is covered, so not obtrusive, but definitely lit up the stairs if you needed egress during the snow. Thank you! There is a parking lot in front (with 2 handicap spaces, so get there early if you need it), and a city lot across the street. We attended this as part of an official Yelp event, and I am SO glad we drove from Kalamazoo in a crazy winter ice storm!

We went to see the pianist Tiffany Poon at the St. Cecilia Music Center. It was my first time at…read morethe concert hall and I found it a very pleasant experience. The interior of the building is quite pretty and the moong around the stage is lovely. Tiffany Poon was absolutely lovely and the acoustics were very good. We noticed that the piano sounded a little out of tune as the concert progressed, making us wonder how they were storing and humidifying the piano. Unfortunately, sound can be fickle during these intensely fluctuating temperatures but it was noticeable. There was a free coat hanging area in the front and before entering the main music hall which was a nice addition in the winter months. There is a small lot for parking so we ended up street parking a couple blocks away. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and first time.

Our wedding here was amazing! The building is gorgeous and Nadine was super easy to work with. We…read moreused the projector in the ballroom to play MarioKart which was so fun! It was also very convenient to have everything in one place; two suites for getting ready, a room for the ceremony, and the ballroom was the perfect reception hall.

I went to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre for the showing of Legally Blonde The Musical…read more We scored a great deal for $5 seats up in the nose bleed section and had fun dressing up in pink in prep for the show. The talent was excellent and it was such a fun story to song. I never watched the movie, so the ending was a surprise for me. I love supporting the arts! It's nice to know they have a myriad of options and prices for every budget. Can't wait to come back for the next show.

What a lovely experience. We saw The Color Purple and it was amazing. I couldn't say enough good…read morethings about the actors and sets. Seats were very comfortable (which since we are usually going to the theater in Detroit was a nice change). Sound quality was excellent and I loved all the accessibility things in place for a diverse clientele

We had my son's 9th birthday party here yesterday and it was amazing!! The building looks small and…read moreuneventful when you walk in but once you put the virtual reality headset on your mind will be blown! It was only $170 to rent the whole place for 2 hours for the party. We were allowed to have as many as we wanted there. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that they only have 10 headsets so if you have more than that you have to take turns. Also the room where we did the cake and other stuff was small and only had a sofa and table. No chairs and the sofa was white so I was nervous with all those kids in there. If they ditched the sofa and just added folding chairs it would have been a lot better. Overall though it was awesome! They close it down for private parties so if you plan to just go on a whim make sure to call first. Pricing to just go and play is on their website and varies depending on how long you want to go and what you want to do.

We took a beginners class here for a date night and had a great experience! We let our instructor…read moreknow what we wanted to learn and we learned the fundamentals of several dances! It's such a nice studio, very clean and tidy. We were able to let loose and enjoy the private dance just us two. They have several packages for people to join the studio with private and group lessons as well as parties with other students. Such a great experience!

Dance lessons are surprising because you ultimately learn so much more than just how to dance…read more You'll have to take a few lessons to understand!