I am shocked to be the first to write a review, since Alison is by far the best teacher. She…read morebalances perfect amount of academics, technique, and choreography to make a perfect ballet class at various levels. My daughter Elena is taking her level 1. My son Anton has progressed to level 3. I must say, I live about 45 min drive, and it's worth it. I first tried the school because there was a Groupon. Oh, Alison organizes community concerts, including visits to nursing homes. She just has this selfless spirit about her, and truly loves what she does.

The Ballet Academy has been a part of my life since I was 11 years old, nearly 25 years. The…read moredirector Alison Milker is amazing, she truly cares about her students treating them like family. For many the academy is family. In collaboration with the Performing Arts Repertory Company, the Ballet Academy puts on two shows a year and several outreach performances a year. Beautiful dancers, creative choreography every-time. A great studio for anyone interested, no matter the age, in getting into ballet.

Had a fantastic time watching Pride and Prejudice. All the actors performed wonderfully on stage!read more

I've been to 2 plays, and will go again. I enjoyed both, but my friends DID NOT. You have to be…read moreopen minded about going to a whole in the wall playhouse, but Laurel Mill players make it work. I always enjoy quaint stuff like this, however, be very careful when entering because the place is so small, you're part of the show as soon as you open the door. Bottom line...DON"T GO LATE :o)

I saw a Facebook post where someone recommended Moonlight Studios a spot right in Prince George's…read moreCounty! I booked a Sip, snack, and create class with Elle. In the class, you create your very own masterpiece in a fun and interactive setting. The night starts with an in-depth demonstration on the potter's wheel, then you (and a partner, family, friends) get hands-on shaping and forming your own work of art. The best part? It's super affordable, and they provide wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks! If you're looking for a creative date night or just a fun way to unwind, this is it. Full . It's a very erotic and relaxing class. I definitely want to go back !

I had the absolute best time at the studio today. The bowl making class has so many design options…read moreand the instructor (Elle) was right there to explain the in/outs of everything. I met great people and am seriously considering a membership. It's an excellent opportunity to decompress, socialize and tap into your creative side. Bring your friends or date. Forget about the traffic to Rockville, Gaithersburg or Ellicot City this place is close, huge and fun!

Beautiful, welcoming, clean & airy dance studio- in Takoma Park-steps away from busyboys and poets…read more The main studio has windows and benches so if you want to hang or peek in on a class you can. Master teacher Papa Assane: (Kankouran West African Dance) is internationally known and recognized, holds weekly African dance and drum classes & I'm here for it! It's a great workout and a great place to connect. Very active with a wonderful sense of community.

I went to the Saturday Moves class with my two children of 5 and 7. We all enjoyed it very much…read more It is scheduled for 90 minutes, but the time flew by. Matthew was a fun, energetic, patient teacher. Even when my kids and a few others were running around, it did not bother him one bit. I really enjoyed partnering with my son and daughter to create a dance or set of movements. You do not have to be an experienced dancer to enjoy the class, as the movements are very easy to follow and create. I broke into minimal sweat and felt like I had completed a light workout after 90 minutes. Good for all ages and levels or fitness. This is a good class for families, seniors, and kids all at the same time.

I decided I wanted to learn salsa and this was the closest dance studio that offered 1-on-1 dance…read morelessons. I signed up for 4 weeks of lessons/1 lesson a week just to test this studio out. The instructor was amazing. I will give it to her. She can move, dance, and is extremely talented, however, I thought her way of teaching was not easy to follow. She did not know how to explain very well and showed frustration if you did not get a step correct. She did not have any enthusiasm. I had to use my camera phone to take a short clip of some advanced steps and moves because she just could not teach it. Also, I just didn't feel her passion ... it wouldn't hurt for her to put a smile on her face and pretend to like what was doing. All in all, it was an OK experience. I would definitely NOT go back for more lessons. There are tons of amazing dancers out there but what separates the EXCEPTIONAL dancers from the rest would be their ability to teach especially when they are operating a dance studio. I did not show up for my last salsa lesson because of bad road conditions due to snow and she never bothered to call and reschedule. It wasn't that easy to get in touch with her so I just never bothered to get my last lesson in. She didn't care because she had pocketed my money anyway.

Eleanor Pernia Studio of Dance is a horrible TINY space where parents think that their child is…read moregetting great instruction, but they are not--instead they are getting ripped off. PROS NONE CONS The owner Ms. Pernia is very sneaky in her business practice, and she smiles like she is friendly, but she is a fake just out to make a buck. Owner and some instructors are frequently disrespectful without provocation. They force you to make your purchase right there and do not allow you to shop around for items--mandatory items of dance are at 600% mark up! Teachers are awful and if you do get blessed with a good one she will not last! The studio is a sham: they undress right where you wait and sit, everyone can see it all, and the studio is so so small. They force you into these big buck $$$ outfits, shoes all for something ridiculous and in the end the order "never arrived on time". Ya, right. So the poor kids do a show with whatever they have and are crushed. She could care less. Stay away at all costs.

Laurel's House of Horror is great, if you're looking for a screamin' good time! The escape rooms…read moreare fun (horror/spooky themed), but the star of the show is their haunted house. We've gone annually for the past 4 years, and it is so much fun every time. The scare actors engage you from the moment you step in line. It's one cohesive, spooky experience. Each year, a few things change. It's our reliable scare date. Highly recommend!

I haven't been to a haunted house in a couple years so I was looking forward to getting a few…read moreHalloween activities in for the month. My friend and I got the instant access pass for an extra $25 and to be honest, it was worth every penny. With it being spooky month, we knew it would be jam packed. The line got general admission was ridiculous. The line to express access was better but still pretty long. Instant access allows you to skip the line and go straight to the entrance of the haunted house. The music was too loud to hear the instructions but I guess the gist is, don't run and don't touch the actors. I loved the design and themes of most rooms. Some left a little to be desired. I do wish there were a little more actors and better system of separating the parties. There were quite a few times we were able to see ahead so we knew what was coming. My favorite times were any moment where the actors interacted with the guests, like when we were chased. After the haunted house, you're able to buy merch and take photos. Although we didn't do the escape room, I liked that there was an option to do so this adding to the whole Halloween experience. All in all, I enjoyed my time at the House of Horror. While there could be some improvements with setup, I would still recommend it for others wanting to check out a local haunted house.

A coworker recommended going, I was reluctant since I live on the VA (other side) of the city. But…read moreOMG. The inventory was amazing. I was actually overwhelmed by the number of guitars and amps in stock. Literally thousands. What I thought would be a 10 min max, look around, buy a pack of strings (I always try and buy something at non chain music stores) turned into a 2 hour adventure. Rows and rows of guitars. I was at first intimidated and it took a bit to get my bearings as how the instruments were organized. LPs over here, Fenders over there. Did I mention there were "like 2 thousand guitars. Then I was shocked at how reasonable the prices were. After 45 minutes I had decided I was definitely getting a new guitar that day, then what to choose? Narrowed down between 2 that I wanted and matched what I could afford that day. The guy who rang me up, saw it was my first purchase there and knocked a few bucks off and threw in a new set of slinky strings. Look if you are looking for a posh music boutique store with fancy displays, this is not the place for you. But if you are a musician looking for quality gear that is priced right and huge inventory, this is the place. I am already planning my next visit with a bigger budget.

Fantastic store!!! Came looking for a orange micro dark, they had like 6 of them and let me try…read moreeach one till I found one I liked and on top of that they gave me a 20$ discount because it was my birthday!!! Highly recommend!!!

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.