This studio is literally as good as it gets! This studio focuses on the development of a child--…read moreboth as a dancer and as a person! Ms. Evie is incredibly creative, enthusiastic and fun. She has theme weeks (like pirates, mermaids and super heroes!) My daughter is very shy and reserved typically-- dance at Encore has helped her to really come out of her shell. You will absolutely love it here!

I've attended many of this dance studio's competitions and recitals. The themed recitals and…read morecompetition dances are inspiring to watch. The owner is very passionate about dance and enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of dance with her students. She genuinely wants to see them achieve success in life and dance. I would highly recommend taking your children here as each child is treated with love, respect, patience, and encouraged to have fun dancing and achieve their goals. Encore is more than a dance studio, it's an extended family where kids have fun with their current friends, make new ones, and get to learn about the wonderful world of dance in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. This year there were many great dances in the recital and competitions but I was really impressed with the dance "Hallelujah", it was very moving!

Love this place! Full of genuinely caring people! I couldn't be happier here, and I highly…read moreencourage you check it out - open gym, recreationally, competitively, or birthday parties - whatever you try is going to be great for your kiddos!

We love this gym. They are helpful, friendly and they made my daughter feel comfortable for her…read morefirst gymnastics experience. I can't recommend them enough. From the first trial class to our second session this summer, they have been prompt in their email responses and thorough in their guidance and information. 10/10 highly recommend.

I've sent both of my children to this daycare and preschool starting from the age of 3-months to 5…read moreyears! This means that I've been been working with the Director and Asst. Director at Cadence for the past 13 years! They are 2 professionals that know their business and do a great job with the kids, teachers, and parents! That leadership  tenure is so important- and they both do a great job. There are also a good amount of teachers that have been at this daycare for 5, 10, 15, and 20+ years...which is serious retention! That tells me that these teachers want to be there! Things are organized and ran very well. It's always been a great feeling to be able to walk down the hall and the teachers know me and my kids, and all of the teachers and leaders are conversational and happy! I've been very pleased with the school's curriculum! They offer centers for rotation and variety and cover the important development areas of: gross motor skills, socialization, independence, counting- math, speech, reading, writing, shapes, colors, interactive/imaginative play, outdoor play, working with others/team work, music, arts and crafts, and more! I've never had to worry about my children getting bored- and they have fun...they want to go to school everyday! Finally, the food they offer for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is quality and very healthy! I've appreciated the great variety that they put into their menu, which promotes the kids to always be trying new things and to eat what you get! This daycare and preschool has remained my #1 choice for 13 years! I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants their kids to have fun and variety, in an excellent educational environment, with strong teachers who are positive and loving! I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heartland Cadence Academy! Our three children are lucky…read moreto attend a daycare that goes above and beyond when it comes to providing a safe, fun learning environment. The staff are very caring and attentive to their needs which makes leaving your kids in their care easy. Not only is there and emphasize on education but also on teaching kids to be kind and caring. I highly recommend Cadence Academy!

Joyce is wondderful and great with the kids she takes her time with the kid and she is a great…read moreteacher! alot of one on one work and she lets the kids work on there on time and she has great prices!!!

Flexibility, independence, and fun stuff to do. Kiddo went to a lot of different camps last summer:…read morescience center, living history farms, gymnastics (some others I can't think of right now). This is the one and only camp she asked to go to this year. And she asked to go all summer. (She isn't doing that much yet but will fill in there at least a week every summer month.) The flexibility is so great. I buy a bunch of days. More than I need because there's a refund at the end for unused days. Then I tell Steve or Kate that Kiddo is coming the day before. Pick her lunch, or let her pick, and that's it. Maybe check to see if there is a water activity planned because good dads shouldn't forget to send a suit and towel. lol Drop her off any time in the morning and pick her up anytime. So. Convenient. Kiddo gets to pick out her day. If she picks to be on a tablet all day every day, that's a conversation for her and one of her grown ups. Independence means she can make less-than-perfect choices and learn from them. Last summer, Kiddo picked baking in the afternoon every afternoon she went. She was so excited about it. Every day. So excited. Maybe this summer she will sew. She did see a baby raccoon hopping out of a Greenwood park garbage can, so I know she was outside at least once. Haha! The staff was young but dedicated last summer. And I expect it will be the same this summer. They were all really on their games and made sure kids were safe while letting them have space to flex their independence. I'm so glad Des Moines has this option. The weekly fun activities are worth paying attention to--the inflatable water slide was not to be missed last summer. And I sort of wish I could get in on the pies in the face!

This place is a rip off. The staff are rude, my kid comes home and says he was on a tablet pretty…read moremuch all day. They offer the kids garbage food like takeout pizza and takeout bagels and he didnt see a single vegetable. Everyone working here is an underpaid teen. We tried to cancel 2 days in advance and it wasn't til after the submission screen we got a pop up message there would be no refund or recredit. We tried to call to at least get the day we paid for back and they said no literally laughed in our face and suggested we pay for the day again.

Holy moly. This evening was Devine's 10th year recital and I cannot sing their praises enough. I…read morehad to update my previous 4-star review because honestly, if I could give Devine 10 stars, I would do it so fast. My previous rating was based on the fact that much of what goes on behind the closed studio doors at practice remains a mystery. Dance is a major investment in time, energy and money, and I had no idea what this studio was capable of producing. Now that I know, I'll be recommending Devine to everyone. I still can't get over how much I enjoyed every minute of that recital. The theme, costumes, music, choreography, showmanship,everything about it was larger-than-life and I felt myself beaming with pride for kids that don't even belong to me! These kids WORKED. Kelly Devine's vision was clear, strong, creative, and it was apparent that every kid (and adult!) on that stage was actually having a great time. What a fantastic way to end the dance year. I can't wait to sign my little one up again this August, and I am so thrilled that this recital is what revived my older daughter's interest in dance. Devine has totally earned my loyalty.

My daughter had an amazing birthday party at Devine Dancers and all the staff were great with the…read morekids.

The rooms have way too many kids in them, they are constantly moving kids from room to room…read more Parents a lot of the times don't know which room their kids are in. I don't feel like the kids are getting the care that they need. I feel like they care more about money, than the kids.

I have had my boys in this amazing school for a little over a year and i couldnt express how much i…read morelove it. We had such a horrible experience at a previous preschool and coming to cadence was such a relief. I have seen sooooo much growth in my 4 and 1 year old. My oldest always talks about how much he has learned each day and how much he loves his preschool teachers. My youngest has started saying more vocabulary words and i couldnt believe how much this 1 year old has learned in vocabulary and his baby sign language that his teachers has taught him. I am beyond impressed with cadence and would 100% recommend to any family. They go above and beyond to create a fun, healthy, safe and learning environment for your kiddos.

I like the layout of the facility. Good signage of court #s, restrooms, etc. Spectator seating is…read moreample. Downtime options are also good as there are overhead places to go for concessions and seating and watching other games. Good options for concessions. Facility is clean. Parking layout isn't great. Feels like more green space than parking. Also, the windows seem nice until the sun sets and then it gets in the players, refs, and spectators' eyes. There should be some kind of electric shade for that.