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!

Such a fun first visit, as we attended a watercolor class and it was an enjoyable experience that…read moreended too soon. Easy parking, visited without lofty expectations, as it was a brutally cold day and we were happy to be out of the house and wanted to have fun. Joanie and Megan made the whole experience a great time! They are pleasant, knowledgeable, encouraging, and talented. We enjoyed interacting with our fellow total of ten attendees, and they made it a better event. I like how you all sit at a community table and experience it together. I learned how to do really fun watercolor strokes and designs, but also had a terrific time doing it. We will return, as it is a great place to get away and have some fun.

AR Workshop is fun for a date, ladies night out, activity for families (kids and grandma can come…read moretoo)! It's quality time crafting, and anyone can do it! Highly recommend!

We hired a Special Event DJ for our wedding this July, and it was worth every penny. This is a…read morewell-run business. They fit you with a DJ that will work best for your wedding and your vibe. Communication was great. Tim, the owner, answered all of my questions (there was a lot, he actually complimented me on them) in the beginning, and was very professional. Their online portal is a little confusing and I would have preferred to get the forms and download them and fill them out that way, but I found out a little too late. Anyway, they did sound for both our ceremony and reception. Huge shout out and props to CODY, our DJ, who I would recommend to ANYONE and EVERYONE! I swear he was more than a DJ - it felt like he was our night of event coordinator and thank God because my ADHD brain was NOT going to get anything done in the moment (too happy? Too much wine...). Cody was really fantastic. I didn't know we needed a pre-party phone call because I'm pretty laid back, but it ended up being such a great choice! We got to know Cody (who you'll just want to be friends with after your wedding), but he also got some things cleared up and made sure he knew what songs to play when, how to say our weird family names, and what kind of vibe we were going for. Night of - I underestimated some of our guests. I thought it was going to be very low key, but thankfully Cody and a few of our more extroverted friends got people on the dance floor. Thanks Cody, for not making too much fun of us slow dancing the chicken dance to "Groovy Kind of Love." It's a New Girl reference. We're obnoxious super-fans.... Not the kind that has t-shirts and wall decor, but who just spends half the day speaking to one another in New Girl quotes. Anyway, I could go on and on, but in short - hire them for your wedding.

We hired ASE DJ to run sound for a birthday party that we were performing…read more Prior to the event I specified through email several times that the group would need 3 cordless microphones to perform. This was a big deal because each member sings and choreography is also involved in our show. He reassured me that he would have 3 cordless microphones along with the other necessary equipment for the show. He also provided a form for me to check off on the items needed and I certainly checked the 3 cordless mics along with the other items needed. When we arrived for our agreed soundcheck time, Tim was nowhere to be found until about 20 minutes later. He then hands me only 2 microphones! When I reminded him we needed another mic he looked surprised as if he forgot. He said he would go and get it BUT in the same breath asked about receiving payment! Sound check went ok with the 2 microphones we had but when the show started one of the microphones wasn't working and when I looked behind us to get Tim's attention, he was not at his post! In fact he was off chatting with someone at the party. In a panic I had to leave the stage area to get his attention about the microphone not working. He checks it and then argues that it was working when it clearly had no sound coming out of it! He then raised the volume on the dead mic but it still wasn't producing enough sound. So we had to keep swapping microphones during our performance. It was very stressful. As a sound person, your main job is to make sure the SOUND is up to par and that obviously wasn't Tim's concern. Overall his demeanor was cavalier and he didn't seem to care at all about what we needed from him. To top it off he was paid generously for the job he didn't do so well. I have never experienced such unprofessionalism from a sound person/DJ in all my life!

I found them with a quick google search for rentals in my area and I am so happy with the service…read morethey provided. I rented chairs and tables and they dropped off, set up and picked up the rentals with no issues. Their staff was kind and helpful and overall we had a pleasant experience. I will definitely use What A Blast rentals again.

We first approached Vintage Love Rentals hoping to rent a few gorgeous sofas and seating options…read morefor a tiny wedding ceremony. Little did we know we would meet Cynthia--who would end up styling our wedding, providing florals, and making sure all of important details of our wedding day were tended to. Cynthia is a believer in love and will instantly make you feel at peace. We are so grateful for the great lengths she went to in building us a fireplace mantle! At each step in the planning, Cynthia and her team impressed us.

If I could leave negative stars I would. Cynthia is truly one of the most unprofessional people in…read morethe industry. Her contracts only protect her and not you (even though she made a point to tell me otherwise multiple times on the phone when she failed to show up). She failed to change the date on my contract thus not showing up on the date even though in February she had acknowledged the set up dates. Day of my wedding my mother spoke with her to try to get any leadership to still try to make my day come together and my mom ended having to comfort HER as she cried on the phone. Now she doesn't event have the decency or respect to email me back as she has not followed through with HER contract. Please dont make the same mistake I did by trusting her with my day, if something happens she only looks out for herself and doesn't care about the bride.

I'll use Party Decor 4U again and again!…read more Sveta made balloons for my mom's 60th surprise party and not only were they gorgeous (and long-lasting), but Sveta was so helpful when she came to set them up. Quick, easy, and beautiful!

If you were to tell me there is an establishment that serves beer and throws axes -- under the same…read moreroof, mind you -- I would've thought to myself that there is no way anyone makes it out alive. But Lumber Axe chopped my expectations. The environment was full of laughs, friendly competition, and great service. The wait for drinks wasn't long by any means. I was also given a little lesson between crafts and mystery pints, were were both specials on their list of quality beers. The mystery pint is great! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, I had a great time here and my friends also had an axe-cellent experience coming with me! Strongly recommend trying out the place!

The place is located in downtown Des Moines and has limited street parking... the set up is a bit…read moreunorganized. When I called to ask questions I was told that there was a max of 5 ppl on the public range but in all actuality it could be up to 12 ppl. You have very limited axe throwing time. The make you play games with others and they also make throw one a 1-2-3 count. It is a bit disturbing actually and disruptive. There were very young patrons and we were the oldest by far. If you only want to play games and have limited time throwing fir your money this is your place. It was a real disappointment. There is another place in town that allows you to throw as much as you like. I would recommend it if you truly want to throw.

I have been with Brekke Dance Center for 6 years. The instructors are awesome!! All levels of dance…read moreare taught as well as all age groups starting with preschool. Class sizes are small. If you are looking to dance anywhere, try Brekke Dance you will glad you did