Dancing here has brought incredible richness to my life in the last several months. I wanted to…read morefind a place where, as an adult, I could still receive the kind of dance training I could find as a teenager--and this was everything I was looking for. I have *never* felt less than fully accepted here, and am overwhelmed by the kindness of others involved. I've since joined C.Glass Dance Company here, and it fills me with joy to be a part of that group. I recommend this studio to everyone who dances or is interested in it!

My daughter dances at balletmore and absolutely loves it! She has been dancing there since she was…read more4 and now she's 11. She loves how she gets very hands-on feedback and loves all the instructors. I love how this studio is very dancer focused and all the teachers work very hard to prevent the dancers from getting injured. Recently my daughter tried out for "Moana" and loved it. The audition was not stressful and was very comforting. No numbers or anything! We love this studio and I definitely recommend it!!

This review is for the beginner adult ballet class that I took through SweatNet. The Grand Rapids…read moreBallet is the only professional ballet company in the state of Michigan, which is so amazing to me. I have only ever been to one performance at the ballet, but have always been interested in seeing more at this theatre. I grew up taking dance, including ballet, and have always been interested in dance. Plus Center Stage was one of my favorite movies in the early 2000s, haha. The Grand Rapids Ballet also includes a ballet school for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. The beginner adult class is open to anyone and you can request a complimentary trial class. Beyond that, classes are usually $15 for drop ins, or you can get a 10-class punch card for $120. Classes are on weekday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. They also offer adult intermediate classes. Parking is limited in their lot, and the night I went there were lots of parents picking up kids so I ended up parking on the street. The class was taught by Attila Mosolygo, one of the instructors at the school. We started with warm ups and lots of barre work, focusing on strength, lower body movements, and flexibility. There weren't a ton of modifications given but with my limited knowledge of ballet I made it through as best as I could. We ended with a bit of floor work, including practicing chene turns and lots of jumping. My quads were definitely working hard and I worked up a sweat. I had a lot of fun and would go back for another class in the future.

From the start, the entryway of Grand Rapids Ballet shows you just what you'll be experiencing! The…read moredoors are lively and inspirational, and, once inside, the soaring, light-filled space, decorated with a large-scale photo of a dancer, fills you with joy. That's just a taste of what's to come. The most powerful, moving, and extraordinary dance I've ever seen? Aquatic hypoxia, choreographed by Nicolas Blanc, and part of MoveMedia: handmade... 7 new, original works, all world premieres. If this is the caliber of GR Ballet's shows, this company will go FAR. The dancing and choreography talent is tremendous. There is a spacious coat room, a closer men's bathroom, and a women's bathroom at the far end (why? I wished there was a closer handicap bathroom for either gender). The seating is pleasing, with plenty of leg room and comfortable chairs. I sat at the end of the row, and perhaps 10% of the stage was obscured by the side curtains. Luckily, most of the dancing occurred in visibility. One very smart thing inside the theatre: the lighting on the stairs is very clever. It is covered, so not obtrusive, but definitely lit up the stairs if you needed egress during the snow. Thank you! There is a parking lot in front (with 2 handicap spaces, so get there early if you need it), and a city lot across the street. We attended this as part of an official Yelp event, and I am SO glad we drove from Kalamazoo in a crazy winter ice storm!

One of the best decisions I ever made was starting silks lessons with Aerial 4 Me. I was completely…read morebored with the gym and wanted to try something new and different. My strength and self confidence have both grown tremendously since starting! The instructors are truly delightful people to spend time with. They are gifted in their ability to give directions in a way that is understood by different types of learners. They are well trained in safety/spotting technique- even as I have advanced to more complex moves, I have always felt and been safe. If you hate fun and impressing your friends with fancy looking pictures of you doing cool stuff... This is not for you.

The aerial instructors are helpful, energetic, and encouraging. These classes improve confidence,…read moreand you can show off your amazing skills in videos to friends and family. You'll learn the basics at first (climbing, basic foot lock), and once capable they will move you up to the next class. Depending on your ability, you may move up classes quickly or, like me, repeat some classes until you gain enough strength to move up. For your safety only, you will be allowed to advance in classes as your physical ability will allow, and no sooner. They will tell you the truth! If you're afraid of heights, I still recommend it! The intro classes work either from the ground or 6 inches off the ground until you're strong enough to go up higher. I had very weak upper body or core when I started. I am now about 1 year into classes and have improved dramatically, can climb to the top, and do moves I never dreamed of. You will amaze yourself, which is probably the most fulfilling part of it all. If you're looking for a new adventure and open to a session, I highly recommend Aerial 4 Me.

My daughter has been attending Art & Passion Dance Academy with Miss Melanie and Miss Tarah for the…read morepast 10 months and absolutely LOVES it there! Since starting classes I have noticed positive improvement in her body image and confidence (and also her dancing skills). She has made some great friendships and truly enjoys her classes with Miss Melanie and Miss Tarah.

From the owner: We are a dance family that loves to teach all ages and levels of dance! We have a wonderful…read morepreschool program, recreational program and competition teams. We teach almost everything except ballroom!

pros: everyone i've met here has been nice and friendly and the staff/other members genuinely want…read moreto help you, it's pretty clean you regularly see people cleaning equipment, vacuuming, plus other members are pretty good about wiping stuff down after using it cons: if you go anytime in the evening good luck. parking will be a nightmare and you won't be able to get a full workout in. no towels but that's not a big deal, just bring your own imo. but mostly the whole place is kinda... outdated for the price they charge overall would recommend unless you workout in the evening

The parking is a disaster. The staff is useless. The scanners they use don't work 50 percent of the…read moretime. They blame it on the fact that it's not their parking garage but don't accommodate you for any troubles. DO NOT START A MEMBERSHIP HERE unless you want to deal with incompetent employees. Every time I walk in someone is struggling with their parking. It's enough to make you cancel your membership.

I have been working with both Carolina and Hannah for years and I must say, they have been…read moreconsistently impressive. They are always highly professional. They curate exercises and movements specificly for me to suit my needs. I have M.S. and by working with them and doing the movements they recommend they improve my life. The overall experience has been excellent and I highly recommend Mind Body Pilates Studio to anyone looking for top-notch services.

Ok- I am mainly writing to combat the one negative review they have here. To write a bad review…read morebecause the owner put a 24hr cancellation policy in place is insane. If she doesn't do that- than a person like in the review can be taking a spot from someone else. It is. Limited group as there is limited equipment. This studio is lovely and clean. The owner is extremely knowledgeable, and had a HUGE passion for what she does! I highly recommend the studio and of course the Pilates they offer.