We are in our 7th year with DanceWorks Academy and can't say enough about our experience. Seeing…read moreit grow over the years has been remarkable. The owner puts her whole self into the students and her faculty. The children grow from their instructors and their peers and each year blossom even more. As new dancers come in it's so sweet to watch them move around the studio and fills my heart at recital. They always seem to steal the show. Watching the older girls get bigger and more advanced is bittersweet. My daughter danced for another studio before we moved to DanceWorks and the welcome we felt was incredible. We really are a dance family. We are so happy with this studio we are driving almost an hour each way after a recent move to stay with them. My daughter has love and respect for all faculty and her peers. They have all had an influence molding her into the wonderful, strong young woman she is today.

My daughter danced at Dance Works Academy for 3 years. The first year was pretty good, but our…read moreexperience went downhill from there. The owner does not acknowledge the existence of other students or their families if they are not a member of the competition team, which of course brings more money into the studio. The teachers at Dance Works Academy are fantastic, but the owner needs a lesson on customer service.

Our nearly 2 and almost 4 year old had a great time at Monkey Do. The space for smaller kids (3 and…read moreunder) was great and allowed our toddler to safely explore and go down age appropriate slides. They both loved the blow up bouncy slides and the pretend play area. Appreciated that we could wear our grippy socks from home instead of buying new ones, though they did sell them for $4. Would be nice to be able to bring food from home given price of admission ($42 for two kids) but did appreciate the toddler friendly snack and drink options.

This place is pretty bad went here once when I was 12 and I went back years later and it looks…read morehorrible and unsanitary I would rather have my kid go to a McDonalds play space more than this place

Where to I start. I like to get the uncomfortable out of the way so let's talk business. A single…read moreclass is fifteen dollars and that is very reasonable. Now let's talk spectacular! The introductory offer which I opted for, get this, thirty-nine dollars for one month unlimited yoga. Thats right $39.00. Unlimited. That is the best deal I have ever heard of for any yoga studio, and as you will see from my review this place is a spectacular yoga studio. So the deal is a steal. The regular rates are still outstanding in my opinion. The price break starts on the ten class card at $130 but in my opinion the best deal is the regular unlimited pass. For $79 you get unlimited in person and online classes. Two classes per week and you have a great deal. Three and is once again is a steal. There are numerous other options including an option which will allow you to assist LRY in reaching out to the less fortunate in our community. Since we are discussing business let's talk turkey. The website (often my least liked element of any business.) is well thought out and comprehensible even for a technophobe like me. The studio is well organized and I found the studio manager to be highly professional and approachable. She even had the aplomb to deal with me when I was upset about an issue, not LRY connected directly, and did so in a very proactive manner. Top notch business including a commitment to bringing yoga to persons who might not be able to afford or connect with the many benefits of yoga. I am fairly new to yoga but I have been to several studios. Other studios I have been to will remain unnamed because I don't want anyone to mistake this review as a criticism of them. The instruction at LRY is the best I have ever encountered. I have yet to find an instructor who is not well versed in every aspect of their particular yoga style. I will not name any of them because this would leave someone out, my memory being shady at best. On top of being obvious experts who take their craft seriously they also are multifaceted. They will bend over backwards to see you get the maximum physical emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga. If you are a beginner this studio is highly recommended for you! I would rank this studio as having top to top (no bottom here) the best instruction I have seen so far in my yoga journey. Laughing River Yoga is conveniently located in the historic Chace Mill and the studio is gorgeous. I love industrial space conversion and this fits that dynamic for me. The feel of the space is warm and inviting and one would think the prices much higher considering the luxurious space and design. I forgot to mention. During the limited duration warm weather season in Vermont you have access to classes offered at the gorgeous Burlington Surf Club location. Yoga in the midst of nature overlooking the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, yes included in the price of the aforementioned monthly passes. Just as incredible as it sounds! In conclusion let me state three things. 1: Instruction, Instruction, Instruction. Without quality teachers a yoga studio is just a room to exercise in. 2: The prices are not just reasonable and it is impressive that they offer so much to the community and still not charge much more. I have paid $30 and up for classes that weren't nearly up to the standards of LRY. 3: The feeling of LRY if you will, is quite positive and uplifting. I have never left and felt I was let down, rather I always leave, often worn out, but buoyed by a sense of joy and presence that is most affirming and helps guide me in my blossoming yoga journey. Peace Jim

I love Laughing River Yoga. I'm especially a huge fan of Emily Garrett, one of the founders…read more I started seeing Emily for one-on-one yoga lessons when I was going through a particularly hard time of my life. I started these lessons thinking I was taking physical exercise classes that would help me strengthen and work around some rather bad injuries I'd sustained in an accident. Instead, Emily opened up a new world to me by subtly and slowly introducing me to things like mindfulness and being present. Yes, we practiced yoga postures, but it was through becoming aware of my thoughts, repetitive patterns, old habits, while taking on these postures that I began to slowly experience change. Emily is kind, patient, caring and steady. She's such a great teacher because she herself went through her own period of inner growth and self awareness (as I'm sure she'd say she and all of us are going through every day of our lives) and wants to share what she's learned with others. Every yoga teacher is on a journey. I know several in the Burlington area. It seems like one in five people you meet up here are certified. If I had to choose just one to practice with it would be Emily. She's not trying to prove anything. Yoga is more to her than a set of difficult physical postures or achieving inhuman flexibility. Relative to most yoga instructors she is wise beyond her years, balanced and aware. I think she's fabulous. I'm writing this review because I love Laughing River Yoga and Emily Garrett, but also because I saw a one star review by a woman that said some rather uncharitable things. She was visiting from out of town and went to the studio once. It's possible that she had a bad experience. We all have bad days, off days. No one is perfect. But I know with complete certainty that yoga and the Laughing River practice is extremely important to Emily and her staff and I would recommend them whole heartedly. There are several yoga studios in the Burlington area. Visit them and decide which one is right for you. I'm not practicing yoga currently, but if I were, I would go to Laughing River and practice with Emily Garrett whenever possible.

I have been taking yoga classes here regularly for 3 months now. The studio is clean, cozy and…read morewelcoming. Owner and instructor, Beth is excellent! I also love my Barre class with Weezy! I am looking forward to taking the Childbirth education course as well.

This is the best barre class in Burlington by far! Ryen knows just how to modify a workout to meet…read moreanyone's physical needs. This is a small studio and you get a lot of individual attention throughout class. Her prices are really good and well worth it. Ryen knows just how to optimize your workout and leave you feeling centered when you leave. My overall body strength has significantly increased over time. I am noticeably stronger in all my other activities. I highly recommend this barre class!

I can't believe nobody has reviewed this place yet. I actually came here to see what others…read morethought. What I do know is that the place is clean and nice. Private instruction is readily available. What I don't know is how good they are at developing talent. I am told my son is good and worth investing in but am I being told that so I keep coming back?

Burlington Yoga has such a soft place in my heart. Yoga and stress relief have always gone hand in…read morehand but this studio is so calming and has made it easy to form routines. Their website is easy to navigate, and they have enough instructors that you can try multiple different styles, but not so many that you can't stick to one you love. The classes are affordable and conveniently timed. I like to frequent their Sunday night flow class just after work to decompress after a long day. The room is typically a little bit warmer than I'd like (not a Bikram fan, thank you very much), but the room is lovely with plenty of Windows and natural light. I usually set up in the front just in front of a window to help me enjoy the second floor studio. My only possible critique of Burlington Yoga is that the location is immediately across the street from the Burlington Fire Department. It's unavoidable that occasionally a fire truck comes blaring out of the station and the sirens interrupt your practice. Vermont is at pretty low fire risk though, so your zen is usually left unperturbed.

I came here once, as Piper's class came highly recommended and so I was excited. Before class…read morestarted I introduced myself and answered where else I practiced locally, mentioning my budding Ashtanga practice. I was offered unsolicited advice about how I should be careful with this lineage, and could get hurt. Then, during the first few sequences Piper gave a verbal assist to my downward dog. Her instructions weren't clear to me, and my adjustments were not aligning, so then she asked out loud "Do you know how to be in downward dog?". After class there was zero engagement from her and she stood holding the studio door open while I gathered my things. She was not giving any sort of vibe that she cared about making me feel like I would be welcomed if I returned. It was a very uncomfortable and disappointing experience as a new student to her studio and that's why I've never returned. I see she has a different studio now in Shelburne. Unfortunately, she's made a lasting impression and I cannot recommend her as a result.

It has been a pleasure getting fit at Crossfit TT. The coaches and community are very supportive…read more The facility is perfect for the needs of the community, with new equipment being refreshed as needed. As a bonus owners/coaches Tyler and Meghan Barnes are great peeps as well!

I was traveling through Vermont last June and dropped in for a workout…read more The owner was friendly and it was an easy process for me to sign the waiver and join in. I went to a 6am session. The instructor was very friendly and everyone was pleasant and welcoming. I felt right at home. The instructor paid close attention to me, to be sure I was doing the moves properly and safe. I will come back if I'm ever in the area. I highly recommend this place

Outstanding! Our…read moreson (who is 6-1/2 years old) has taken multiple classes from Davis Studio, and he loves it. It's fun, engaging, and the teachers interact personally with him, taking great stock in his overall experience there. Plus, after each camp he attends (and he's attended several), he grows by leaps and bounds artistically. And that's just not in what he creates. It's also by his enhanced understanding and appreciation of art. We love it when he shares with us what he's learned in class, whether it's about Matisse, or a certain painting technique. In our family, we view art not just as an end until itself, but also as a means of expression and interpreting/helping shape the world us. We feel that Davis Studio furthers that view. His classes have been taught by a variety of teachers at Davis Studio, and we've been impressed by the consistently high caliber of staff. We strongly recommend Davis Studio.

I took a painting class here several years ago before they moved to the new location in South…read moreBurlington. I am an adult beginner and the class had other adults of various experience levels. Teresa Davis was a great teacher and made the whole experience really fun and my paintings actually turned out good. It was surprisingly relaxing and enjoyable.