Best dance school around! This is a community of teachers, dancers and parents who care about the…read morewhole dancer. Costumes aren't cringe worthy. Music is appropriate. Encouragement abounds for all the dancers. They offer rec classes and a performing arts program (for the more committed dancer). We drive 20 minutes, 5 days a week past many other dance schools because PSOD is the best.

This community/studio grows primarily through word-of-mouth. It's a gem and I love their growing…read moreroster of instructors and core of familiar faces. They have a referral-for-refresher model, such that when you invite a new student to an Uptown Swing class, you are allowed to retake a class that you have already taken. Mondays, Thursdays, and now Tuesdays too. I really appreciate their 4-leveled curriculum model for actually progressing in skill; as others in the lindy world, it can be rather opaque to navigate how to become a more serious/skilled hopper, short of traveling to allll the conferences/swingouts around the world... The swing world comes to the Twin Cities each year thanks to Uptown! Hope to see you at Uptown Swingout this August...

Wow.. this place gives great lessons, or Peter does. I've taken years' of lessons in Chicago at…read moreGalaxie whose Nicole I LOVE, and also at Big City Swing, whose teachers some here at Uptown Swing know, it seems. Small community I'm sure. The low-down: while I was in intermediate classes in Chicago, I was decidedly in Beginner A classes at this studio. I might be able to advance to Beginner B at this point though my husband might need a repeat or at least for us to review Beginner A moves a few more times. The teacher Peter is quite fun, and Really Really Good. Not sure if this guy was a musician or what, prior to his 2-year-path to World Champion, but he knows his stuff. 4-stars so far only because I think he sometimes misses some simpler ways he could actually -teach- the moves, but, he definitely gives some good pointers. My favorite so far is "imagine you are bouncing a ball with your butt". Hilarious. :) The studio space is a little echoey, so it's sometimes hard to discern what anyone is saying. If dancers crowded IN closer to Peter a bit more, it might be easier to hear as well as to ask questions as we go through moves, as has happened in other classes I have taken [in Chicago]. I'm really looking forward to taking more lessons here. Looking forward to finding some local swing spots out in the wild in this new town, which seems un-easy so far.

I've been dancing at this studio for three years now and it's greatly helped me improve my skills…read moreas a dancer. Especially in the ballet department!

I enjoy the classes here. They teach you improv skills by *doing* rather than just listening…read more The fundamentals of improv are also taught in both the Beginner and Intermediate classes. You'll be doing exercises that seem silly at first but help you become a better Improv'er in the end. I recommend the class to shy and outgoing people alike. The exercises have a way of allowing one to come out of their shell and also improve upon one's out-going-ness.

I've only been here once but my goal is to go again, I'd like to even get private 1 on 1... Essence…read moreof Prodigy is a Hip HOP dance studio in Minneapolis, run by the man the myth the legend PaZzAz - Yup that's his name! I know what you're thinkin', 99% of the world does NOT have tattoos and piercings allover their body, and have the foggiest idea what they're doing when the beat starts playing, PaZzaz is one of those types... but I assure you.. i felt completely welcomed and felt part of an elite club. Now for the dancin'... if you're alot overweight I'd maybe go some place else. This place will rock you to your core. You'll leave wondering if your heart has ever beat that hard before. It's face paced. Extremely ALIVE. ANd INTENSE! A month pass is dirt cheap so you can go a few times a week and should be pretty bad a$$ by the end of month on the dance floor. The moves you learn are very aggressive. Hip hop hippy to the hip hop you don't stop move your feet to the rythemy rop. :-)~ S to the D Chacha is me. HA

Essence of Prodigy Dance studio is amazing. I've been going there for years and it never gets old…read more I love the down to earth atmosphere, and the choreographer PAzAZz is a true genius at work. The moves he comes up with is impressive and I always leave the studio with a sweat. Also, the music he plays is GREAT! Sometimes, I just go there to hear all the hot new hip hop and dance tunes. Check it out if you have not done so already. You won't be disappointed!

I had a very good experience during my intro class. I felt comfortable with the instructor and the…read moreclassmates.

Dollhouse has an incredibly beginner friendly atmosphere had such a wonderful experienceread more

Students are cared about at Heartbeat Studios. Deborah, Kristin, and the staff are open, wonderful…read morepeople who instill valuable life skills in their students while teaching these beautiful art forms of dance and music.

Levi is the best hip hop teacher! He is so good with all of the kids. They all just love him. My…read moredaughter has learned so much from him.

I started at SOR-EP in 2019 as a vocalist and keys player, and left in late 2025 as a vocalist,…read morekeys player, guitarist, bassist, and developing drummer. I started at the Rock 201 level, (level 3 out of 6) and ended in Houseband, a performance based group who played at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the Mall of America, and the Xcel Energy Center at a Wild game. I've loved all of my instructors and their various teaching styles. They offer every aspect of a rock band, including all the instruments mentioned above. Kids are also able to pick from a variety of artists and genres to cover as a band, and make new friends and learn the importance of teamwork. I had the privilege of learning here, and went from fumbling through vocals on "Eye of the Tiger", to absolutely mastering every instrument on "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and teaching a group of younger students how to play it as a band. I've not only improved musically, but also as a person. I've learned the importance of teamwork, respect, hard work, and consistency. I've become a better public speaker and more of an extrovert, but also gained more self awareness, and I firmly believe that my emotional development is easily owed to this program. If your child (or you!) stick with this program, it will definitely be worth your while! Even though the school is aimed at students, adults are also able to receive lessons and there is an adult band! Any level of music education and experience is welcome here, and will be greeted with open arms.

At age 7, we brought my son to Alec for drum lessons. Even though he could barely touch the ground…read morewith his feet, within a month, Alec had him playing Seven Nation Army and LOVING it! Now he's in a kid-centered Rock band (Rock 101), playing the Beatles and much more! School of Rock is the place to go for music lessons, confidence-boosting and a positive community!