Good location and parking with a reasonable entry fee. Two story building features local…read moreDutch/Holland themed displays outlining the history of the area in the main gallery on the first floor. The second floor features several paintings by Dutch painters from the 17th to 20th century. A small room featuring a rotating exhibit (Focus Room) is on the first floor, as is the gift shop that offers souvenirs and momentos.

What an adorable local museum! My family and I stayed in Holland for the weekend and when checking…read moreout local events, the Holland Museum had a Black History Month event for children. Wow! I was so impressed with this event, my daughter, husband and I spent several hours at museum with their planned activities. They had a scavenger hunt, story time, and several hands on activities for families to take part in . We did not have an opportunity to explore the museum in its entirety , but just this especially exhibit was enough for us to have a wonderful afternoon in Holland.

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!

I love dance and performance art so I was excited to check out Deos Ballet recently for The…read moreTempest. This professional ballet company is a nonprofit that has been around since 2018, with their first full time season programming starting in 2022. I didn't really know what to expect as I've never read the Tempest and honestly wasn't familiar with the story, but they had a synopsis in the program which really helped me follow what was going on. I was blown away by the performances -- the dancers were incredible and the emotions that were conveyed without any speaking were amazing. It was also very funny at times! The costumes and props added so much to the performance and I am still thinking about the show. I'm so excited to see more from Deos Ballet, including their adults-only rendition of the Nutcracker called Cracked Nuts! I love that we have so many options for fine arts in Grand Rapids and will continue to support Deos Ballet for years to come.

Unfortunately guys, Launch is now in Dearborn RIP Grand Rapids Launch :( will forever be missedread more

I was at Launch with my daughter in law and grandchildren. The location was very clean with many…read moreoptions for the children to play. The staff could not have been nicer, especially the manager Markayla. She was very kind and saw that my grandson's bottle dropped and offered to wash it for me. She even opened the restaurant so I could order a drink. The entire experience was great, and my daughter in law joined so she can take her children there regularly. Highly recommend.

I went to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre for the showing of Legally Blonde The Musical…read more We scored a great deal for $5 seats up in the nose bleed section and had fun dressing up in pink in prep for the show. The talent was excellent and it was such a fun story to song. I never watched the movie, so the ending was a surprise for me. I love supporting the arts! It's nice to know they have a myriad of options and prices for every budget. Can't wait to come back for the next show.

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the experience I consistently have when…read moreinteracting with GRCT. My family sees shows all over the state, name the musical, and we've probably seen it! But the guest experience at GRCT is always something special. Everyone we interact with is kind, courteous, upbeat, professional, and genuinely positive. So often, organizations hear only about opportunities to improve, and I wanted to make sure you know that YOU are appreciated, valued, and noticed. I am truly so grateful for how helpful and welcoming your team is. I was honestly dreading having to call and change my seats around, but every time I call, the experience is consistently uplifting. That says a lot about the people you have representing GRCT. Thank you for everything you do and for making every interaction such a positive one. It absolutely does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!

Kathy & Molly are money hungry!! They are down right mean to some dancers, tearing them down…read moreconstantly. Statistics say less than 1% of dancers further their career for profit. This should be a safe space for children to learn and grow, not have threats and be belittled. These kids have so much pressure already these days. School, homework, other sports, bullies, need transportation and don't forget to eat. I guarantee if there were a live feed in the gym no parent would be content with the teachings. They are clueless why parents are moving their kids elsewhere. Shame on both of you!!!

The staff is like family. Our girls are constantly stretched to become better and it's a great…read moreatmosphere for both parents and dancers. Very please with the $ we are spending.

My daughter takes voice lessons with Mr. Kohl and it's really upped her skill and helped a lot on…read moreher choir journey. Staff is friendly and kind, price is reasonable, and they have many musical options.

More than a year ago, at the outset of getting my Copyright protected, not performed songs, put to…read morevoice and music, I posted a favorable note on YELP. My journey within 6 months became concerning, to say the least. No sense into going into chapter and verse here, but for especially those who know me as a neighbor, educator, psychiatric practice clinician, musician, author and composer. Safe to say, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! What adds injury to insult, resulting in stagnation for me as a regarded composer. The complete absence of active security within the studios and the absence of business policies that protect the customers, like me, from any and all transgressions. Frankly, pathetic. About time, this Chapter One is shared......Stay tuned, my experience is still be analyzed.

We started at a different dance studio where we felt like just another payment. My daughter has…read morebeen at CDMC for 3 years now and the staff makes all the difference, and my daughter is thriving!! We love all of her teachers- Olivia, Allie, Paige, Demi, Miles are so encouraging and I've loved watching her grow there! Her confidence has grown so much along with her technique. The entire staff is so friendly and helpful. Thank you everyone for being amazing people!

We first started at CDMC back in 2018. Although my oldest daughter has moved on from dance, my…read moreyounger daughter has been dancing, and thriving, with CDC since 2019. The staff at CDMC are welcoming and supportive. I'm witnessing first hand how true it is that dance builds confidence and character. We love all the dance instructors - Alli, Olivia, Paige, Demi, Nolana... and more I'm sure I'm missing. I can't choose just one but you can't go wrong with whomever takes your child under their wing. Thank you CDMC and staff for helping to shape my child into a little lady and, if all goes as planned, a young adult in the years to come.