Attended the MOTOWN REVIEW on 4/3/26. The performers were totally awesome hearing these songs!…read more With your eyes closed you would have thought the original singer was singing! So happy BAC was able to coordinate this event for a Friday night as it was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 4th (day before Easter). Can't thank management enough, and to the availability of the Motown Review!

We attended an art exhibit here. The staff are amazing and the building is cool and comfortable in…read morethe heat. The exhibit space was roomy. The neighborhood is nice and clean. parking quite easy. ADA ramp to the door was welcome. It's a bit to drive from Evanston.

I am a women in my 50's and started with the 2 month special about 6 months ago. Was very impressed…read morefrom the beginning. I go at my own pace with the encouragement of the instructor and I have to say I have seen a huge improvement. The weights are getting heavier, I am lasting longer and doing more reps. Love the instructors they are all so motivating. The place is clean and they even recycle Thank you and keep up the good work.

Barre It All will leave you wanting to barre it all! I came to my first class on Sunday...and it…read morewill definitely not be my last. I can tell the results are going to be seriously addicting. The class is 50 minutes and trust me you are working just about every minute of that. Kelly the instructor is a great motivator! If it wasn't for her energetic attidute and genuine excitment to get our butts moving, I don't think I could have gotten through it on that sleepy Sunday morning. The classes are small whichs allows for a more personal feel. Kelly will take the time and make sure you are doing the moves correctly in order to get the most out of your workout. She is extrtemely knowlegdable in both fitness and nutrition...I'm telling you, this girl knows what she's doing. She also makes sure to learn all the participants names to help encourage you along the way....how cool is that? Not only are you getting a personalized workout but did I mention it's affordable? These classes will not break the bank like some of the other downtown gyms...and also you do not need to sign a contract which allows for a lot of flexibilty within your schedule. I couldn't be happier with the workout that I recieved from Kelly at Barre it All. I am still feeling the affects of it two days later (no joke). I think this gym is a great addition to the area and I can't wait to try some of the other classes offered:)

no big review on this place just know that it's an amazing place to go to dance and I really like…read morethis place when it comes to dancing and yeah, I'm gonna get signed up again in the summer 2025 but I think THE has some more business during 2025 dancing which will be really good for them

Great place to take dance. Both of my daughters have taken dance here since the age of 3 and they…read moreare now 26 and 24. The staff is like family, once you begin to take classes here, you never want to leave. They really care about all aspects of children and their development.

Elite Dance Academy has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter. The atmosphere is…read moreincredibly positive, encouraging dancers not only to grow in their skills but also in confidence and teamwork. One of the best parts has been the friendships my daughter has made. The dancers support and cheer each other on, creating a space where everyone feels valued. The teachers are absolutely fantastic--passionate, patient, and dedicated to helping each dancer reach their potential while having fun along the way. I'm so grateful for the experience we've had at Elite Dance Academy. It's more than just a dance studio--it's a place where kids can thrive, build lifelong friendships, and feel inspired every day. Highly recommend! Laura Vistine

My twin girls LOVE coming to Elite. There is such a variety of classes to offer the dancers and the…read moreclasses are fun! Couldn't be happier with Elite and my girls' progress.

Premier one made my daughter a beast on the dance floor. Ms. Adrianne got my baby right together…read more I'm so proud to see she has passed the torch to Madison to continue the work at Premiere One. #blackgirlsdance

I recommend this school because I saw a lot of young women develop into strong black women and gain…read morescholarships to universities !! Even though times change and the people now a days are very different. They will not like what you are doing when you are doing good or not The thing is , you keep going no matter what !

Lakeshore school of performing arts is a fantastic local school for dance and music. The owner is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and talented instructing youth music and the dance instructors there are equally yoked! One of my daughters excelled in Hip Hop during her time there and my other daughter enhanced her skillset in the piano. I am thankful this city has a great place like this to learn and grow.

From the owner: We offer a personalized approach to learning that allows each student to learn according to their…read morespecific learning style in music, dance, and theater/acting. Acting class are provided in a fun, group setting for students of all ages. Dance includes: ballet/contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, preschool ballet and hip hop, and Christian hip hop and praise dance. Music classes focus ear training and improvisation, jazz and classical music while utilizing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic styles of learning. Classes are offered in music (piano, voice, ukulele, drums, violin, bass, electric, and acoustic guitar; and dance (ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip hop) and theater classes. Various student showcases and recitals are also performed throughout the year..

I originally put this on google reviews but after I posted it, they deleted their whole google…read morebusiness account so you can no longer view it. Please don't come here if you actually care about the way your child is treated. Long read but worth it. This was my 5 year old's 1st dance class experience. She is quieter than most kids. She started in February 2025 and her last class was early June 2025. We noticed right away that the instructor, who I believe is the owner, Vienna had little patience with kids but we wanted to stick it out. She is usually running behind on classes so you'll start a few minutes late for a 30 minute class but she makes sure that she's done on time. She's on her phone most of the time & trying to figure out what music to play rather than having it ready before class. When she was showing the kids the recital, she was constantly changing moves & making the dance up on the spot. At the last class my daughter attended, you could tell she wasn't feeling class and not doing her best moves. Vienna kept calling her out and telling the class they had to start over because my daughter was doing it wrong. Naturally, that brought my daughter down & she checked out (understanding since again, she's 5). Vienna kept calling her out the whole 30 minute class then grabbed her arms aggressively to do the move properly, mind you she almost never even acknowledges my daughter the whole time she's been enrolled. My daughter came out very sad telling me she doesn't want to come back & of course I don't want her back there either since I did witness everything. I emailed them the following week letting them know she won't be back & asked when we can get her recital costume since we paid for it & she loves playing dress up. Vienna asked if there was something we can work out so she can do the recital at the end of the month & said we can pick up the costume during open business hours if not. The manager, Camille, who is Vienna's mom called me & left messages. I honestly didn't want confrontation so I figured I would respond once we got the costume with the reason we made this decision. My aunt went to pick up the costume for me & they asked if I can call and confirm that my aunt is allowed to take the costume. When I called and told Camille that it was ok, she asked me what happened. I told her what happened & she got defensive & said kids need to be corrected. I agreed but said not to the extent Vienna went to & my daughter was no longer comfortable coming to their "Housee." She asked what I would do when my daughter was corrected at school & I told her she is already great in school & we don't have issues like this. I then told her that I felt Vienna was aggressive when moving her arms and she said she found that hard to believe. Then Vienna took the phone and said I needed to email that it was ok my aunt take the costume which I was trying to do but then she started yelling and I couldn't even understand what she was saying at this point. I told her I wasn't arguing with her & this is exactly why my daughter wasn't coming back & why I didn't tell them why until I got the costume because I KNEW this kind of situation would happen. My mom took the phone from me and told them this wasn't the time to do this since we were at gymnastics so Vienna put the phone down & Camille hung up on my mom. My aunt was cordial with them the whole time but they were being snippy with her. Then they were talking negatively about a 5 year old while my aunt was right there; saying she never listened anyways (which is not at all true plus she's been in gymnastics a year & has absolutely no issues, never wanted to quit either). Then again infront of my aunt, Camille told Vienna that they shouldn't give my daughter the recital shirt but Vienna said just to give it to her because we paid for it. I've seen and heard them acting this way to kids & parents & was hoping I wouldn't have to do this review but here we are. My family nor my daughter never gave them problems but they don't like being told they're wrong. A simple "I'm sorry you feel that way" would have been fine. Extremely unprofessional & I bet they will respond to this with something passive aggressive like their last negative review. This all just shows what kind of people they are.

Ms. V is an excellent teacher. My granddaughter loves going to little tip toes. She met new friends…read moreand is learning how to dance. The studio is very clean and very organized

For a small city's rec center they are pretty well organized. They post info for fitness classes…read moremonths in advance- unlike most places that barely can get the info out the week sessions start. I attend the Zumba classes weekly- both Wednesdays and Fridays. They offer a drop-in rate so you can try it out and pay as you go if you're nervous about starting the class. Lyn is the best and always keeps your heart rate up during the hour, and even if she misses a step she is always back on beat and keeping the rhythm. Belly dance with Mavi is a lot of fun, towards the end she let us wear huge gypsy skirts to dance with and brought veils as well. The fitness center is small, but has everything you need. Haven't used the pool, but my niece and nephew loved it. Most days are open gym- so you can come in and play basketball or volleyball. A lot of people come just to walk or run the track. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with all problems. Lost my keys as I was coming in to Zumba, and one of the staff members had them waiting for me once class was over. Looking forward to starting Tai Chi class next week!

I took my 3.5 year old for swim lessons here. It's a really good deal- 6 weeks for $55 for non…read moreresidents. It's the least expensive around for indoor swim lessons, and my daughter did enjoy it, though the teachers are kind of awful. It seems to be primarily high school students which teach the classes, which is fine (particularly for the price); they have a very high student to teacher ratio, though the majority of the girls who are teachers spend nearly the entire half hour just kind of staring into space or chatting amongst themselves. They also have open swim on Fridays from 4-7pm which is (for non residents) $5 per child and $10 for adults.

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate and thank you all for another beautiful performance…read moreyesterday. My daughter isn't a dancer, but we've been coming to your performances as one of our favorite holiday traditions since she was 5 and she's now 11. Your production values get better every year and it's so special to have this incredible, intimate and affordable option to see the Nutcracker. The skill and passion throughout every aspect of this production are apparent, your ticketing is user-friendly and everything is very well organized. While I never have a dancer in your shows, I always tear up a few times thinking of all the hard work and training that goes into each performance. There is something so powerful about the way you tell this lovely story through music and dance. Thank you for all you do for promoting fine arts in the Northshore; it is much appreciated!!

YAYAY!!! For Adult Ballet classes! For beginners! I haven't taken ballet classes elsewhere, so I…read morehave nothing to compare this to. This place does seem to be one of the few in the area that offer ballet for adults.

Love how they do my hair love love them I can tell all my family and friends they will be so…read moresatisfied with the results

Just came back from Cannella in Blue Island. My hair looks sleek, shiny, bouncy and healthy. The…read morestaff was professional and accommodating. Olga, my stylist, was skilled and very sweet. The place looks like your standard beauty school, clean and without flair. I was thouroughly amused by a sign near the radio: "Do not change the radio station! Do not talk or sing over the music on the radio. Only these two stations allowed 107.5 & 102.7" I almost took a pic to submit it to the Passive Aggressive Notes website. Anyway, it definitely beats paying $75 bucks in downtown and South Loop for the same results. I'll be back.