There are date nights, and then there are the kind that remind you why sharing a table with someone…read morematters in the first place. My wife and I spent an early birthday celebration at The Foodie School for their sushi-making class, and somewhere between the sticky rice, sharp knives, and the quiet panic of trying not to destroy a roll in front of strangers, we had an unforgettable night. The evening wasn't some stiff cooking demonstration where you nod politely while a chef talks at you for two hours. This was hands-on, messy in the best way, and surprisingly intimate. We made an appetizer that looked like something from a downtown izakaya, rolled two different styles of sushi, and finished with matcha ice cream that tasted clean, earthy, and just indulgent enough to make you pause for a second before the next bite. Chefs Mara & Elon struck that rare balance between knowledgeable and approachable. No ego. No culinary theater. Just people who genuinely love food and want you to love making it too. And that's really what made the night work. Food wasn't treated like content for Instagram. It was treated the way it should be: as a shared experience. A little chaotic, a little imperfect, and far more satisfying because you made it yourself. If you're looking for a different kind of date night in Rock Hill -- one where you leave full, slightly proud of yourself, and smelling faintly of soy sauce and sesame oil -- this is the place.

My husband and I decided to do something different for dinner since we both enjoy cooking and…read moreappreciate not having to cleanup. The experience was top-notch from the volunteers meeting us at the door, the special table seating, the preparation, cooking, and eating. This is a must try if you want to learn, top-tier cooking techniques while delicious food without the hassle of cleanup . We met some really nice people. Everything was amazing, especially the chefs.

I couldn't recommend a better company for CPR & First Aid training. They are extremely…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and able to meet tight timeline requests. I work in the hospitality industry and we have used them multiple times to take care of our own staffs training needs as well as our clients staff. Justin is always willing to work with us on class sizes, pricing, and even will do one off training for us as well. I highly recommend them and encourage anyone needing training to reach out.

From the owner: Carolina's Premier Resource is an official authorized Medic First Aid Training Center serving the…read moreCarolinas with educators of over 20 years' experience in training Safety, First Aid, and CPR services. A proud a family owned business.

Very friendly instructors and staff. Accommodative. James, Alex, and all the other coordinators are…read moregreat to work with. My kids had no prior swimming experience, and they loved it. The only negative thing about this particular place is it is shared. It is inside the LA Fitness.

From the owner: British Swim School offers year-round swim lessons and water safety lessons for infants, kids, and…read moreadults, with learn to swim programs starting as early as 3 months. Located inside LA Fitness - Ballantyne, we welcome both gym members and non-members to enjoy a convenient, indoor setting where swimmers build real water safety skills through our gentle, survival-first teaching approach. For more than 45 years, families have trusted our proven curriculum, small group swim lessons, and supportive instructors to help swimmers grow in confidence at every age and ability level. Private swim lessons are available at select locations. Start building lifelong water confidence today.

The best place I could've ever brought my daughter! We are in the little flipperz program and it is…read morethe best thing if you want your little one to not only develop new skills, but build their confidence! Ms. Megan is my daughters favorite coach and she is so hands on and attentive! The front desk girls never are shy of making us feel welcome and at home. 10/10 for your little ones! We'll be apart of them for a long time!

Carolina Flipz is a great experience for my little ones! We have especially loved Coach Avin who…read morehas been one of our favorites. Would highly recommend!!

I realize that most people have enough common sense to do their own research and not believe…read morebaseless bad reviews. Nevertheless please be sure to read this one in response to the completely dishonest one posted before it. I have been a CDC VIP parent for 5 years and on staff for 2 years. Not only is this disheartening to read, it's also simply untrue. It's fine for a family to share their experience but it is absolutely unacceptable to lie about it to gain sympathy and fire people up. It's not ok to twist the truth and bash the studio when this family did not properly communicate their need. Each summer before auditions our competition parents have a meeting with the studio owner and director and are given an information packet with all rules and guidelines and a full year calendar from August of that year through August of the following year. We know that we are committing to the team for the full season when we make the decision to allow our students to audition. Before allowing a child to audition, parents are to read through the information, rules, dates etc and then we have to sign that we read it and agree to adhere to the rules. Scheduling updates which include hours needed to rehearse and prepare are given throughout the season with plenty of notice. The rehearsal was absolutely not planned at the last minute. CDC is proud to be family oriented and while commitments are expected, the studio always schedules around commitments if given proper notice. Our director always works with people who have schedule conflicts as long as it's prior to schedules being released. The studio has always worked around everyone's schedule to make sure each family is able to be accommodated. This parent did not contact the studio or the director about this wedding until after the rehearsal schedule was released. When schedules are released they come with a forewarning about rehearsals being mandatory and it is communicated very clearly that no exceptions will be made at that point. Multiple parents contacted the studio well ahead of the same schedule being released and as a result of following the rules, the schedule was adjusted to allow those students to participate in whatever they needed to do. A wedding is not planned in a day. There should have been plenty of time to notify the studio and had the studio been notified before the schedule was released there would have been no problem at all and they wouldn't have had to choose. The parent had a conversation with the director after the schedule was released. During the conversation, they agreed that they failed to contact the studio when they should have and that they would " figure it out." The director made it clear to this parent that the student would have to be in rehearsal to be in the routines at recital and nationals. So whichever rehearsals they were in, they would have been able to participate in those dances at recital and nationals. The student was at rehearsal earlier in the day and then left with their parent without telling anyone they were leaving. The student missed about 3 hours of rehearsal. I know this because my children were at those same rehearsals that this student missed. The student was allowed to participate in our annual recital and our nationals competition for any of the routines that they were at rehearsal for. The parent decided to break the commitment they made and withdraw the student from the program. I must say that I was absolutely shocked, saddened, and genuinely grieved when this parent decided to send some of the most vicious, hateful,and dishonest emails to the studio that I've ever seen in my life and I had always assumed that this parent was one of integrity. The bottom line is that this never had to happen. The parent should have just communicated their conflict to the studio in a timely manner and I can say with all certainty that the schedule would have been adjusted to allow the student to be in the wedding. This student was and still is very much loved and cared for. We would have loved to have them participate in the recital and nationals. It breaks my heart that this family is now bashing our studio when this all could have been prevented with proper communication in advance so that the schedule could have been set up to work around this event. It's really that simple.

This is the best dance school in the area. My two daughters have received excellent instruction in…read morea nurturing family environment They gained, besides exceptional dance instruction, self confidence as well as help in personal development in a structured, but fun, environment. Love this place!

We are so happy we found Francis Music Studio and Ms. Linda! Our daughter was new to Piano a year…read moreago and has learned so much and she really enjoys it! Ms. Linda makes the lessons fun and stress-free. She really adapts her teaching style to the individual student and is quick to evaluate learning styles and picks songs for the children to learn that keep them interested and excited to learn. The cost of lessons is very reasonable and Ms. Linda is very flexible and fair with scheduling. We highly recommend Francis Music Studio and Ms. Linda!

From the owner: Piano Lessons - Online Lessons during COVID-19: I offer…read morecompetitive pricing for quality instruction in all aspects of learning the piano. This includes correct piano technique and learning to read sheet music while exploring a variety of musical styles. I "follow the child" (as quoted by Maria Montessori). This means music lessons are based on the pace and personality of each student. Mulitple performance opportunities available!

I highly recommend the Photography Bootcamp. The class is fun and very informative and gives you a…read morejumpstart on how to use your camera. You learn basic settings and walk out with knowledge that is practical and useful. You can also repeat it for free if you feel you need a refresh which is nice, and they give you materials and a checklist that you can take home and use when you practice.

Brian, Joy and Amanda present a really thorough but easy to digest class for people new to…read morephotography. Topics included proper settings for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and many other settings that impact saturation and exposure in photos. The four hours passed quickly and it was just the right amount of time to spend on an intro course. I look forward to joining more of their sessions. Thank you!