After seeing a Groupon for the school and making sure their schedule fit for my little girl I…read moresigned her up for class. I didn't know what to expect as it was my first experience going to dance school and NOT being the dancer. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Ms. Rhonda mans the front desk and she is extremely friendly and knowledgable. She immediately made me feel comfortable and made sure I had everything we would need for class. They will order anything you might need and are not pushy about it in the least. My daughter is 2.5 and loves the class. She loves her teacher and each week looks forward to the class. The best part that even at her young age she is actually learning, which as a dancer at one time makes me so happy. Once our Groupon time frame was over, there was no pressure to continue with classes but we have. I am very happy with our experience so far and hopefully will continue to be so for years to come!

"Security is not our responsibility ". This is a quote from the office manager when I said I was…read moreconcerned about the teacher opening the door for the 5 and younger and letting them loose without checking for an adult. OM told me this is not a school. It is not their responsibility to make sure our kids are safe. This after I found a baby sleeping in a running car in the parking lot. Parent was in a back room, with all adults, eating lunch. OM told me they were taking turns checking on him so he was ok, even though car could not be seen from the school door. She then reprimanded ME for saying I find that disgusting, in front of the babies sister. How would sister have felt if police came or if child was abducted or died??? If this is how they protect their own, its no wonder they refuse to protect ours. Chaos and disorganization are overwhelming. No one seems to have any solid grasp on how to run this place. They insist you wear certain colors and styles, but don't know what that is? Set up an event to size and order all outfits... but then no one knew what we needed. Ended up spending more than necessary bc they weren't sure!!! The kicker is my account information is trapped in their system! I tried to delete my account and cc information but it is not an option! What!!? How can they hold my card and personal information hostage. This is terrifying and unacceptable. No where on the site does it have the option to delete my account. Don't trust them. They are money hungry with no concern for your child.

I bid on level-one improv classes at a charity gala and was eager to sign up and get started. I…read morewas also VERY nervous about it. Upon meeting Jill, our instructor and the co-owner/founder, I calmed down quite a bit. I think I fully came out of my shell mid-way through the semester, and then I liked it so much, I signed up for level two. I had so much fun! I haven't flexed these muscles since drama class in high school (no way am I telling you how long that's been - but it's been a LONG time). Jill creates a safe space and lets you explore in your own way. She gives prompts, clarifies, and gives excellent feedback; it truly is a fun time. I enjoyed getting to know my classmates; we all come from different backgrounds, but bonded really nicely. I have also popped in for Leela's drop-in sessions on Thursdays. That is an entirely different experience, but also very fun. They also do a free first Friday event each month, so if you are curious, I recommend signing up for that first. Raleigh is lucky to have such a great space with such wonderful people, and I'm lucky to have found them. :)

So this evening I attended a drop in improv class by way of my cousin who just completed a level 1…read moreclass here! I made the trek from Durham in rush our traffic bc I was curious to see how this class would be structured as some one who took a level and and level 2 class like 4 years ago in Durham. I was surprised by the class size but overall think that it worked out pretty well with the activities that were planned. The instructor and owner were both great! It's a decent space overall too! Thank you for the laughs, I am actually considering maybe signing up once a month to break up the normal routine and bring more laughter into my life!

Full disclosure, a friend (Stuart A, what up!) of ours is a Durham Savoyard member and encouraged…read moreus to come out for a production of Princess Ida that was hosted at the Carolina Theater. Though he wasn't in it, he had rehearsed as an understudy and had great things to say about the performance (a quirky interpretation involving outer space!) and the cast. We really did enjoy the set and the creative costuming. Some of the voices were excellent, though a few didn't seem as well suited for opera. The most troubling thing was that several of the main characters either weren't able to project or enunciate, so we were sometimes struggling to understand exactly what was being sung. All in all, still great fun! And a wonderful local group to support.

Saw their production of Ruddigore at Carolina Theater this weekend and thought it was very well…read moredone! The cast was incredibly talented, and they did justice to the opera. I really enjoyed the show and would love to see more of what this company has to offer. Overall, a super great experience for local theater, and incredibly worth the money.

I've performed at two events with Down to Earth Aerials, and they were well organized with good…read morecommunication and support from Amanda. She also has been very helpful to me as a business owner to discuss business issues and ideas with. I love her enthusiasm and passion for entertaining and bringing joy to others.

Do not hire Amanda Finch. She is extremely unprofessional and provides terrible customer service.read more

So this group performing at the Nasher Celebration....Met the founder of the company as well as one…read moreof his dancers who has Colombian heritage......They definitely got the crowd moving and even had some of the audience join them..You folks know as always I was being too shy to do that...They also mentioned that they still have classes at Carmen's in Morrisville...Must get out there at some point......The young said there are folks there ranging from 19 on up to 90..sounds like a great cross section.....

I have had the good fortune to have Sabrina as my instructor for some time. She is excellent in…read morethat she breaks the dance steps down to their fundamentals, is able to teach in a fun and thoroughlay understandable manner and all the while provides positive encouragement. Five stars. highest recommendation!!

Update: As someone who values local businesses, I am saddened that my relationship with this venue…read morehas ended this way. I did everything 'right' by buying my season tickets the first day of subscriber pre-sales (September 9th) and selecting a specific seat for my needs. Only to show up for my performance to learn that my seat had been changed. Instead of enjoying a performance of my favorite show, I was forced into a position that shouldn't have happened. There has been a complete lack of transparency or any communication from the venue, from my seat being changed in January 2026 without my knowledge, to another refund I received 'out of the blue' that I had already attended. Was this unexpected refund for a past show an attempt to cover the taxes and fees they withheld from the first refund? Or was it an attempt to avoid apologizing for the original error? Over the years, I shared 157 photos and many reviews to support this venue's growth. I have removed most of these photos. I will leave the documentation of my seating error. I also organized group outings to the venue, which led others to purchase tickets. One person's voice matters. I hope my experience ensures that future subscribers are treated with the respect that their loyalty deserves, rather than being treated as a single seat that can be moved to accommodate a more lucrative sale. Update: Management stepped up and provided me with a full refund for the season, including the performances I've seen, excluding taxes and fees. This was after the box office called me a liar and unkind, not in the spirit of the show. Kindness starts with respecting your customers and believing them when they have the evidence in hand, with the paper-timed-stamp ticket. I have uploaded photos showing my original September 9, 2025, purchase date and the handwritten seat change forced upon me at check-in as proof." Then, with the Ludus system, they likely know who moved my season seat to sell two seats together. "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Theatre Raleigh does not seem to respect its season ticket holders or donors. When I select a seat with my season ticket package, that is the seat I expect to sit in for the show. I specifically chose aisle seats as my preference, and the extra room helps with my knee injury. So I was upset when I arrived at a performance and was told my seat had been moved. Usually, it has been from a changed seating chart, but in my last performance, the actual seat number was changed. The aisle seat I had purchased on the first day of season-ticket sales was occupied by another patron. It appears that someone at the box office chose to relocate my seat so that two seats were available for sale together when individual tickets went on sale in January. So this tells me that they do not value season ticket holders and are more concerned about another sale. This was the final straw for me, and I cannot recommend this theatre to others. It feels like a slap in the face as a donor to be treated with such disdain. Granted, I am a low-level donor. When I complained at the show that my seat, purchased in September 2025, had been moved from the aisle, I was told the show was sold out. No, that is not acceptable. I will support and donate to other performing arts organizations that better value and recognize their patrons, and walk away from those that treat me like a transaction. I can no longer donate to an organization that prioritizes last-minute sales over the explicit seat selections of its long-term supporters.

Theater and music lovers, this is the place for you! Performances of the highest caliber, whether…read moreit's cabaret type shows or full blown productions, this is where you can see them in an intimate environment. Think Below 54 in NYC, only better. We have seen amazing performers like Stephanie J Block and Norm Lewis and amazing shows like Once, Bridges of Madison County and most recently Waitress. Absolutely everything we have seen here is outstanding. To say that Lauren Kennedy knows how to run a Theater and bring theater lovers what they want is an understatement. Highly recommend keeping an eye on their website for what's coming up next.

I went to see the Paranormal Cirque on a Monday evening. The parking was free and effortless. I…read moreenjoyed this unique experience. This was an immersive events that included thrill, horror, excitement and comedy. There were some surprisingly talented acrobatic moves in this Cirque. I enjoyed when they pulled people from the crowd to take part in the entertainment. Some scenes were super entertaining and others left me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed this event. It was a bit long though. A solid 1.5 hours was good enough for me but after 1.5 hours they took an intermission and I left. I had seen enough! It's only so much of the thrilling shock effects I could take lol. I do recommend attending this event as a date or just a night out. Worth the price and the seating was decent.

This was my first time at the show and was pleasantly surprised at all the preparations, costumes…read moreand staging. The little horror house upon entering the tent was a nice touch. I was disappointed about the cash only policy, that should have been boldly posted repeatedly in advertisements and ticket purchasing. Freddy Kruger and Micheal Meyers silently siding in vacate seats next to people was hilarious. I had a truly fun experience and look forward to next year!

I recently had the opportunity to see Titanic, The Musical with Poiema Arts. They have shows at the…read moreStars Auditorium at Imaginix in Raleigh, NC. I arrived a little early to find a huge parking lot. Although it is kind of hidden off Falls of Neuse Rd, the building's unique domes made it easy to find. I had just heard of this group in the past week, so I missed that it was faith-based. The spiritual focus was much stronger than I anticipated. When I arrived, I was checked in and told what side to enter when the doors opened. They open 45 minutes before show time. There are 4 rows at the front, followed by a walkway before the stadium, with stadium-style seating in the upper rows. I was in row B for the performance, and it was really close to the stage, so you felt part of it. The auditorium seats 200 patrons, which is a good size and still small enough. I don't think there is a bad seat in the auditorium; it just depends on how close you like to be to the stage. The production was high-quality and energetic, featuring a talented cast. A highlight was that we were all provided a Boarding Pass and on the other side was the ticket #, the passenger's name, cabin type, age and gender. I received a ticket for Martin Markoff, aged 35. Then, at the end of the show, in the lobby, we could go to the class our passenger had attended and learn whether they were among those who survived or perished. I've since researched that he was a potter from Bulgaria, and his body was never recovered. It was a very moving, personal touch. What truly stood out was the staff. After learning it was my first time there, they went out of their way to make a connection. Someone checked in on me at intermission to see how I was enjoying the show, and even the producer found me at the end to ask my thoughts. After a recent bad experience elsewhere, being treated with this much care and professional respect as a solo patron was exactly what I needed. I'm glad I discovered this group and would definitely recommend checking out their future productions!

To anyone looking to see Poiema's upcoming show, West Side Story, or any show moving forward for…read morethat matter: I believe you should be aware of Michael Green, both the director and founder of Poeima Arts, and his practices. I am writing this review as not just a concerned bystander, but as a former student of his, so that everyone buying tickets and supporting this theatre, know exactly where their support is going. I am also writing for the parents looking to put their children into one of his programs. You should be aware of how he may cast your child. I would like to point out the inappropriate casting of this show which lead me to writing this review. The boy in this production who is playing Tony, the leading man, is 15 years old. This, in and of itself, is not a problem. In fact, I am happy to see theatrical opportunities for young men in the Triangle. The problem becomes evident when you realize that the woman who plays Maria, the leading lady of this show and romantic interest of Tony, is 25 years old. An adult and a minor with ten years between them playing a romantic couple. How is this acceptable to Michael Green, someone who claims to be a professional in the field? What does not help the case is that the woman playing Maria is Green's own daughter-in-law. This practice of casting minors alongside adults in intimate roles is highly inappropriate and disgusting to begin with, but this is where I'll add some of my own experience with Michael Green. As a former student of his who has seen and been in his previous shows, this casting decision is not an isolated event. Michael Green has cast adults alongside children with no protections put in place before, and in fact, normalized this with both students and parents who didn't know anything of theatre etiquette outside of him. As a student I witnessed the allowance and encouragement of improvised touch over rehearsed touches and the normalization of not asking for consent. This opened the door to inappropriate behavior both inside and outside of the classroom as well. A theatre teacher should teach their students that they should only be touched when they've given clear consent. This is how a theatre teacher keeps their students safe. Not teaching them these safety practices becomes an even bigger issue and even more dangerous when these students are minors faced with being touched by adults. I am writing this review out of concern that the behaviors and practices I saw as a student are continuing with this current production. I had hoped Michael Green had grown, but that does not seem to be the case.