LaBelle Performing Arts

(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

I had the pleasure of visiting Dancecraft this evening for a West Coast Swing lesson/party and the…read moreexperience was outstanding! Jeremy and Traci are both fantastic instructors who know how to inspire and amaze while still maintaining a level of approachability that helps dancers of all levels to feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. They are true professionals who know how to make even the most challenging of dances accessible to anyone. I could immediately tell upon walking in that this is a place where the needs of the students come first. As soon as I entered the room, both staff and students greeted me and welcomed me as one of their own. I highly recommend Dancecraft to anyone in the Pensacola area looking for a place to dance.

If you want to become proficient at something it's best to get the right instruction from someone…read morethat understands the concepts that are immediately apparent to the newcomer. You will be given the naked truth here and learn what it is to be a Leader and a Follower. You don't need to be coddled, you need to become skilful in a craft that you pay for with your own hard earned cash.

Dance Unlimited

(2 reviews)

9.1 mi

We found this hidden gem on our vacation. We decided to try it on a lark. Found a Groupon. WOW! We…read morehad so much fun. Dan is a true professional and a great teacher for any level. He is incredibly passionate about dancing and patient with his students. We agreed afterwards that if we lived here it would be a regular thing for us. The location is a little bit off the beaten path but we decided to just go with it. So glad we did. It was a fun and challenging experience that we enjoyed. We felt like we both learned so much in two lessons. Dan gives his all in every lesson and made it fun. If you can dance or not doesn't matter. Dan told us he can make a dancer out of anyone and he is truly not kidding. We both felt so much more comfortable afterwards with the skills we learned and were amazed at how natural it felt. Try it and you won't be disappointed.

Dont let the location fool you! The instructor is awesome! He is very kind and patient and…read moreprofessional. He exceeded both mine and my boyfriends expectations. We paid for 40 minutes and he taught us for 50 minutes then discussed payment! I was completely satisfied with my entire experience! And we had a lot of fun!

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Coastal Area Dance

34.0 mi

Coastal Area Dance offers a great variety of classes including Zumba, Tahitian, Silks, Ballroom,…read moreHip Hop and more!! I love our 10am Saturday Zumba class with Brandi Sian. Come check out the studios or sign up for classes today!!

Beautiful You Studio

4.5

(8 reviews)

7.9 mi

This was a great pole studio run by an inspirational and supportive teacher. Alas, it has been…read moreclosed since mid 2021 and I don't know if it will ever open again.

Our family went to the Beautiful You Studio for an evening of instruction and exercise. We had a…read moreblast and Mia is an excellent instructor.

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Five Flags Dance Academy

5.6 mi

My daughters were so excited about dance and scared at the same time but I have to tell you that…read moreMrs. Ashley are her amazing staff of teachers is by far the best in NW FL. They make each and every dancer feel like they are the most important yet at the same time they push each one to be the best they can be. Mrs. Ashley has instilled in each of her staff members to do all things with a spirit of excellence and it shows in everything they do from the smallest to them biggest of events. I am so happy to have Mrs. Ashley in my girls life she is one of my girls favorite people in the world and as a mama I could pick a better role model for my girls. I highley recommend Five Flags Dance Studio to anyone who is looking for a dance studio for their kids!

From the owner: Celebrating 26 Years…read more Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Competition Dance Team, Classical Ballet Company

Time To Shine! The Center For Performing Arts

4.1

(14 reviews)

9.6 mi

Staff is knowledgeable and skilled in the arts! They have a love for the Lord and inspire my little…read moreballerina to enjoy herself and grow weekly! They have musical arts and performing arts and more! Check them out! God bless!

Great staff of teachers who run this place with excellence. High standards and morals. We are fans!read more

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Southern Dance Company

47.1 mi

My daughter dances here and she loves the instructors. We couldn't ask for a better studio to dance…read morewith. Everyone is great and amazing.

From the owner: Southern Dance Company Crestview's premier dance studio. Specializing in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop,…read moreIrish, Acro, and Tap. We also specialize in Adult fitness with our certified Yoga, Zumba, Pound and Pilates courses.

PTSDA Karate

1.3 mi

PTSDA Karate is a martial arts school every family should check out and consider. Founder and…read moreinstructor Master DuFour, his wife, and their team teach the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do in a safe, disciplined, but also extremely enjoyable environment! This karate school has been a staple in Pensacola for many years and flourished through hard seasons in our community, from hurricanes to COVID, adapting and continuing to serve. You will see young children through adults each night training and learning in classes, and my family has personally benefitted greatly by the wonderful instruction for years. Each class provides not only an excellent work out, high caliber martial arts instruction, but also teaches weekly lessons on character that help in all facets of life. In the current craze of MMA and even the Cobra Kai approaches, this sets them apart because students are challenged in all areas, and not only know self defense and world class karate skills but the appropriate application of them. PTSDA is a great and professional karate school where everything is done with excellence, yet with a family feel. Five stars for sure!

Master Dufour teaching Tang Soo Do seminars at Ince Karate in Houston, Tx.

Master Dufour with Martin Kove from the original Karate Kid movie.

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Rank Promotions is always a special evening of recognition and fellowship.

Tropic Falls at OWA

3.1

(153 reviews)

22.7 mi

We had a great time here recently. We bought tickets at the gate. Unfortunately, there's not an…read moreoption for admission for people that aren't riding rides. So, two people in our party had to pay full price for no rides. There was a long wait at the front to get into the park, because only one employee was working. Not really sure what they were doing because they gave us a wrist band for the water park even though we only paid for the theme park. We were as confused as they were. We went during Thanksgiving week so the weather was cooler, but there wasn't much of a wait for any rides. Our daughter wasn't tall enough to ride everything (only 38"), but we still managed to have a good time. They have a lot of rides for the smaller kids. My wife and I enjoyed the roller coaster the best. We took advantage of the low wait times and rode the roller coaster several times. Definitely worth checking out.

I debated whether to post this, but I feel it's important for other families to be aware before…read morespending money and traveling for this experience. I traveled from Birmingham and spent a significant amount of money to bring my children to Tropic Falls for the indoor waterpark. Unfortunately, my experience ended up being extremely disappointing and embarrassing. After climbing several flights of stairs to ride a float attraction with my son, I was asked to step on a scale in front of multiple guests waiting in line. I was then told publicly that I exceeded the weight limit and could not ride any float attractions. Another guest even asked if I could ride solo instead, and again, in front of everyone, I was told I exceeded the limit. I completely understand and respect ride safety policies and weight restrictions. My concern is not that safety rules exist. My concern is the lack of clear disclosure beforehand and how the situation was handled publicly. The website states: "All Riders: Maximum Weight of Rider = 250 lbs. Double Riders: Maximum Combined Weight of Riders = 400 lbs." Based on that wording, I believed my son and I qualified for a double float ride as long as we were under the combined limit. If the policy is that no rider over 250 lbs can ride any float attraction regardless of combined weight, I feel that should be made much clearer before ticket purchase. What hurt the most was being weighed and having my weight discussed in front of strangers and my child. My son no longer wanted to ride afterward, and I walked away feeling embarrassed and unable to participate in the attractions I came to enjoy with my son. I have reached out to management privately because I wanted to give them the opportunity to address my concerns first. However, I also feel it's fair to make others aware so they can make informed decisions before visiting. I truly hope policies are communicated more clearly and situations like this are handled with more privacy and sensitivity in the future.

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Waterville USA

3.5

(99 reviews)

28.5 mi

So this place is very to the point. It's water and fun. It has a lazy river that is 3 feet…read morethroughout the path. Then you have your slides to choose from. Of course, there are food options available, but be mindful of eating and throwing things away in a timely manner because of the birds. Outside of that, it was a great experience. They have plenty of lifeguards available.

Great family friendly water park!!! Great rides for…read moreeveryone Kids-Adults!!! Very great for kids 9m-3years old!!! Very clean park!!!

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Fast Eddies Fun Center

4.0

(65 reviews)

5.1 mi

I travelled from Atlanta to take my little sister out. I purchased only the go kart experience but…read moreit was repeatedly raining and clearing up for two hours, I had to head back on the road and they were closing soon so I asked for a refund. I told them im not from the state so credit would be useless.. there was "nothing they could do" which is a lie just simply give me a refund. I just politely said okay and gave the credits to some family on my way out. Customer service was horrible.

It was a cold and windy day at the beach, so we did some quick research and found that Fast Eddies…read moreand made the 30 min drive to get there when they opened... we ended up playing about every arcade game and had a great time over 3 hours. There was more to do, but we we're having so much fun in the arcade that we didn't even explore more. Additionally the prizes were fantastic.

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SUP Dogs

(18 reviews)

7.8 mi

We ended up spending Thanksgiving weekend in Navarre Beach on a whim…read more With no preplanning done, we had nothing to occupy our free time. This is not a bad thing, but just the thing we needed. However, we found out we would be having unseasonably nice weather (even for Florida standards) during our time here so we wanted to do something fun. It was the day before Thanksgiving, and most of the SUP places had closed up for the season. Robert was the only one that returned my call. Personable and friendly from the jump, Robert said he could deliver SUP boards to us that morning, and he was coming from Pensacola. Robert asked what type of car we had, our height, and where we were looking to SUP. All of the questions so he could determine what accessories to bring to meet our needs. He offered to drop off the SUP boards anywhere we wanted to meet. But wanting to SUP at multiple areas, Robert hooked us up with a roof rack system so we could bring our boards anywhere we wanted. Robert showed up at our rental that morning with everything we could need to SUP; boards, paddles, life jackets, leashes, and a soft roof rack system. He showed us how to get the rack and boards on our car, and suggested places for us to not only SUP, but to visit for scenery/food. Robert gave us a map outlining historical areas of Pensacola, and must-not-be-missed restaurants, with suggestions of places to go, things to do. For pick-up, all we had to do was leave our boards outside and Robert came and picked them up. We had such a nice time on the boards, they were in great condition, and the roof rack system worked seamlessly. Everything was handled with ease, and Robert was easily reachable by text. I would definitely recommend Robert to anyone looking to SUP. Oh and their boards are dog-friendly!

We travel a lot and are always seeking to optimize and enhance our experiences. This was a great…read moreway to enjoy the freedom have having your own equipment for a few days rather than be limited at a rental shop that you walk up to. The boards were delivered directly to us and loaded onto our roof rack and picked up a couple days later at the same place. Extremely easy, friendly and convenient. 10 stars. Would recommend.

Kayak rentals at SupDogs paddle board and kayak rentals

Paddle boarding is a great work out

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Here is a map of suggested spots for Pensacola Beach

Bayview Park

4.7

(12 reviews)

9.4 mi

This park is spacious a waterfront which is fantastic. I love having water adjacency - it's…read moreincredibly soothing. They have a water front dog beach so the pups can romp in the sand and the bay water. Adorable. They have facilities here for restrooms and some covered pavilions. They have bands on the beach near the dock in the summer months which is lively. There are a ton of old growth trees which are beautiful. There are steps throughout but it's very manageable. Lots of parking. I do wish they had more intentional landscaping. Pensacola selectively landscapes its parks it seems and I wish this one got more of an overhaul. It's quite large and expansive and with some additional thoughtfulness and planting it could be a very special urban park.

Overall, Bayview Park is a pleasant park. I stopped by here to eat my lunch and enjoyed an…read moreabsolutely beautiful day with pleasant views of the bay. They have a dog park and a place to launch kayaks and canoes. It has a decent sized parking lot and again, it is a nice park.