AMAZING! I have bee coming to the Tapestry for Zumba classes, contra, and square dancing in the…read morepast... but last week I tried for the first time Bollywood dance! I came here with a friend to participate in the Big Bollywood Cook off which included a Bollywood dance lesson ad yummy samples of ALL VEGETARIAN non-traditional snacks from the streets of India.... So, so.... GOOD and it was a night to remember! Definitely be back for this awesome event, next year!

Had no idea how HUGE this place was on the inside looking at it from the outside. They have two…read moredance halls, one small, one massive. The dance we attended with my in-laws (English Country Dance) was in the smaller dance hall. Both had gleaming wooden floors. I was admittedly somewhat confused when I saw the sign on the door that was very prominent about taking off your street shoes before entering... yet everyone in there had their shoes on... So no one was following that rule? Anyway, I took my shoes off and stowed them (plus my water bottle) in the cubbies they have for that purpose inside the dance hall room by the benches. Speaking of, they had a good number of benches for sitting out a dance or two if you need a breather or just want to observe. There is also a kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink, as well as a couple tables with chairs. They had plenty of bathrooms, a men's, a women's, and a gender neutral (that part made me happy). Nearby there was a billboard advertising lots of upcoming events within their space. I was disappointed to see that a couple of the flyers were obviously AI-generated, and I think this establishment should very seriously consider banning the use of all and any generative AI flyers. I would think that a dance studio that regularly hosts bands and musicians, as well as has lovely quilts hanging up designed by quilters would comprehend the utmost importance it is to protect artists and NOT allow gen-AI in any way, shape, or form! I did like their posted rules for engagement that focused on consent and autonomy. Apparently this place underwent a major renovation in 1999 when they bought the place and moved in, and I'm pretty impressed how well they must have been upkeeping it for it to be in such good condition still twenty seven years later. There is both street parking as well as a small lot off to the side of the building around the corner from the cactus shop.

I've only been here once but my goal is to go again, I'd like to even get private 1 on 1... Essence…read moreof Prodigy is a Hip HOP dance studio in Minneapolis, run by the man the myth the legend PaZzAz - Yup that's his name! I know what you're thinkin', 99% of the world does NOT have tattoos and piercings allover their body, and have the foggiest idea what they're doing when the beat starts playing, PaZzaz is one of those types... but I assure you.. i felt completely welcomed and felt part of an elite club. Now for the dancin'... if you're alot overweight I'd maybe go some place else. This place will rock you to your core. You'll leave wondering if your heart has ever beat that hard before. It's face paced. Extremely ALIVE. ANd INTENSE! A month pass is dirt cheap so you can go a few times a week and should be pretty bad a$$ by the end of month on the dance floor. The moves you learn are very aggressive. Hip hop hippy to the hip hop you don't stop move your feet to the rythemy rop. :-)~ S to the D Chacha is me. HA

Essence of Prodigy Dance studio is amazing. I've been going there for years and it never gets old…read more I love the down to earth atmosphere, and the choreographer PAzAZz is a true genius at work. The moves he comes up with is impressive and I always leave the studio with a sweat. Also, the music he plays is GREAT! Sometimes, I just go there to hear all the hot new hip hop and dance tunes. Check it out if you have not done so already. You won't be disappointed!

It was pleasantly surprised while visiting Minneapolis. I went to the Lindy Hop social dance. Only…read morecomplaint would be lack of airflow so it was really hot but wonderful community. I'll be back when I can.

Rebecca is great.! She has so much energy and excitement. I went to her swing and ballroom dancing…read moreclasses and learned alot! I'm terrible with coordination and rhythym, but through her help somehow made it through and learned some things. Completely recommend the studio and Rebecca as the instructor.!!!!!!

This community/studio grows primarily through word-of-mouth. It's a gem and I love their growing…read moreroster of instructors and core of familiar faces. They have a referral-for-refresher model, such that when you invite a new student to an Uptown Swing class, you are allowed to retake a class that you have already taken. Mondays, Thursdays, and now Tuesdays too. I really appreciate their 4-leveled curriculum model for actually progressing in skill; as others in the lindy world, it can be rather opaque to navigate how to become a more serious/skilled hopper, short of traveling to allll the conferences/swingouts around the world... The swing world comes to the Twin Cities each year thanks to Uptown! Hope to see you at Uptown Swingout this August...

Wow.. this place gives great lessons, or Peter does. I've taken years' of lessons in Chicago at…read moreGalaxie whose Nicole I LOVE, and also at Big City Swing, whose teachers some here at Uptown Swing know, it seems. Small community I'm sure. The low-down: while I was in intermediate classes in Chicago, I was decidedly in Beginner A classes at this studio. I might be able to advance to Beginner B at this point though my husband might need a repeat or at least for us to review Beginner A moves a few more times. The teacher Peter is quite fun, and Really Really Good. Not sure if this guy was a musician or what, prior to his 2-year-path to World Champion, but he knows his stuff. 4-stars so far only because I think he sometimes misses some simpler ways he could actually -teach- the moves, but, he definitely gives some good pointers. My favorite so far is "imagine you are bouncing a ball with your butt". Hilarious. :) The studio space is a little echoey, so it's sometimes hard to discern what anyone is saying. If dancers crowded IN closer to Peter a bit more, it might be easier to hear as well as to ask questions as we go through moves, as has happened in other classes I have taken [in Chicago]. I'm really looking forward to taking more lessons here. Looking forward to finding some local swing spots out in the wild in this new town, which seems un-easy so far.

Went for my first class today and I had so much fun! The songs chosen are great. The dance is a mix…read moreof many different styles and I definitely got a workout. The group was all women but not sure why men wouldn't like it too. There's great energy and positive vibes all around. Going to go again for sure. Such a positive experience.

I'm one of those people who is quite cautious about any kind of group exercise class, particularly…read moredance related. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to keep up with the moves or wouldn't have the stamina. But good news about Nia! The moves are pretty simple and fun. And it is an entertaining, uplifting workout. Definitely gets the chi moving without being over the top too much. Beth is a fantastic Nia instructor! She explains things well and is easy to follow. Beth teaches Nia at a few different places. Highly recommended way to get your dance on.