While I really like all the staff, and the students there seem kind there are just a few things…read morethat are too much. 1. While the prices are very competitive, the hours stink. Most are between:330-5pm which is really hard for a person who has a job, and it's tough to grab the kid from school then rush across town. 2. Closed when schools are closed IE vacations, and breaks. 3. Not letting parents view their children in class. I'm sure some people don't want to, and maybe teachers feel like it takes the attention away from them, but some parents still want to be involved. Sitting in a narrow hallway on uncomfortable furniture is not the idea for parents waiting an hour and a half. 4. Return policy, return unused items within one week for store credit. I mean come on "store credit?" Like I said nothing personal against the staff at all, they are all fantastic, but the studio, and it's hours need some work.

From the owner: Over 33 Years of Award Winning Instructors, Choreographers, and Dancers…read moreRepeatedly Voted #1 Best Dance Studio by Springfield News Leader's "Best of the Ozarks" Readers' Poll Owned and Operated by Debbie Farr, BS, Award Winning Dancer and Choreographer Home to Many Regional and National Over-All Champions Sonshine's Royal Ballroom is owned and operated by Don McCarty, "Choreographer to the Branson Stars." Don has been teaching and earning top awards on the ballroom and country western circuits for over 23 years; he is highly acclaimed for his innovative choreography and his unique, highly motivating teaching for beginners through professionals.

My daughters have danced at A & B Dance Center since it opened. They love it there... they feel…read moresafe, comfortable, encouraged, loved and free to express their artistic talents. It really is... one big happy dance family! It is a great group of studio owners, instructors and students from pre-school to adult. My son has also taken dance, so guys are welcome too!

From the owner: A&B Dance Center is more than a dance studio. We are a dance school. We run our classes using a…read moretired and true syllabus for all dance disciplines and genre. Our mission is to offer a safe, fun, energetic environment for our students to learn the art of dance, to grow and gain self confidence to achieve their dreams.

10 years ago I was searching for some affordable Christian programs that had more things to offer…read morethen the average Christian program. I owned my own company (A Bridge Of Hope) helping families find programs for their troubled teens that needed out of home placement. As an advocate for families I was very picky about placing a teen in a program without going and living in the program for a few days and having access to talk to the teens myself. I called up Agape Boarding school and asked if I could come for a visit they were happy to have me come visit them. I since have been placing teens in their program with great results. Agape has unique options such as trades for the teens and they really teach these boys how to become awesome young men! The staff have such gifted hearts and desires for working with teens. They love those boys and care deeply for their families and lives are changed because of it. I would recommend Agape to anyone that has a teen that needs out of home placement.

Shiiiii I was there for like 2 years and den they last minute tried making it grouped homes but…read morethat ain't work so I ran away and came to Oklahoma it's been not a year an a half but now I am actually just looking on how to the agape boarding school yearbooks!!

Four of us saw "Come From Away" this afternoon and it was simply outstanding. The story was…read moreinteresting, timely and very engaging, the cast was exceptional, the music, direction, sets sound and lights were truly professional. The Landers Staff was super hospitable and took extra care to allow our party to head up the stairs to the balcony prior to the full opening of the main doors. It's been many years since my wife and I lived in Springfield, having recently moved back, and seeing the great condition of the Landers and a clearly vibrant arts-supporting community, we are delighted to be back! Everyone should come experience our "jewel!" We know we will

Words cannot describe how much serotonin these shows bring me. I saw Kinky Boots a few months ago…read moreand had the best time! Everyone in their productions are so talented and it's clear that a lot of time and effort is put into the show. Tickets are slightly on the pricey side, but after seeing how grand their productions are, it's easy to see that their funds go right back into the shows! I'll continue supporting SLT and look forward to what they have in store for the rest of their season!

Solomon's Dance Studio is what is known as a recreational dance studio. This means they do not…read moreemphasize technique, instead they focus on preparing the students for their recital in the spring. This is not a pre-professional school, and your child will not be prepared to go into dance just from taking classes here unless they are profoundly gifted and highly motivated. Often the dance moves are technically inappropriate for the students because they have not been taught the basic technique that under-grids the maneuvers. Although they do "ballet" it is really more like jazz. You should be aware that the recital is the entire focus of this studio. Starting in September or October the classes will begin learning the choreography and will spend seven to eight months learning their dances, of which each class will have two, and some will have three. Costumes are ordered in December and recital fees are paid usually in February. A video will be made by the teachers and assistants available for purchase in February or March that students can use at home to help them practice their choreography. The recitals have been performed at Racine Christian Church because they have a large stage and auditorium. They are also filmed and DVDs can be purchased at the recital, delivered usually in July. The studio is a very family-values place which will provide a fun, safe, dance experience. The students are cheerfully taught, and each class has one or two older students who help out with the younger ones. No uniforms are worn, instead children are encouraged to wear something they like, as long as its appropriate to dance in. Shoes are required and are purchased by style in the fall to match what they will need for their recital in the spring. A used /free box is maintained that parents are allowed to go shoe shopping in to save costs.

Solomon's Dance Studio is a great place to take your sons and daughters for solid, fundamental…read moredance instruction in a fun, friendly environment. In addition to teaching dance skills, Solomon's concentrates on helping grow their students by teaching them to respect and to be respectable. They focus on fun, age-specific dance instruction that's never either inappropriate or competition-driven. Bottom line: Solomon's focuses on turning out young ladies and young gentlemen who can dance, rather than 'Cheerios'-style dance squad acolytes - and they love it! From a proud Dance Dad.

My wife and I have stayed in a ton of high end resorts. My most important priority is cleanliness…read more We didn't stay in the hotel, so I can't comment. But, I can't believe how far $250 a night got us in this resort. The suite was incredible clean and spacious. Everything seemed relatively updated, maintained, and very clean. The resort grounds were immaculate. The lodge/style resort rooms looked great. The adult-ish pool area looks much better than the online pictures. In fact, we commented that this was the one resort we've ever stayed in where the pictures didn't do the room and grounds justice. Most places filter and photoshop the crap out of their pictures. The staff and clientele were polite and friendly. The strip is nearby, if tourist traps are your thing, but the resort feels secluded. The only thing I can think to comment on is that there really isn't a view, which is no big deal. I think that's why it's priced slightly lower than the other resorts that have views. The grounds are nice enough to look at and the aforementioned aspects are more important. We'd stay here again. It was a nice surprise.

We stayed in the time share suites not the hotel. The property was beautiful, 1 bedroom suites were…read morespacious and clean. Full kitchen, washer, dryer, fireplaces and huge patio. Best of all was their customer service here on the property. Chloe at the front desk went above and beyond. They were out of handicap rooms so she set us up on a second story and sent someone to our suite to help my husband unload our car since I could not. I would definitely recommend and stay again!

Incredible teacher!! Caring and years of experience! Safe environment for all ages!!…read moreReasonably priced for affordability.

ONE OF THE BEST SHEPARD OF THE HILLS SHOWS! the show is…read morehilarious first of all and the food is amazing as always I would recommend this to everyone!!!! Remember if you didn't like the show they are the clay cooper show

Wow, we were pretty disappointed tonight. We really enjoyed this show previously, but this time, it…read morewas a let down. The food was inedible. We were one of the first to be seated & served. The food was room temperature, the chicken was so dry and tasteless. My pork was cooked into a gray 'hay-like' substance, my husband's pork was less gray with a bit of pink. The green beans were woody. The potatoes were ok, but again room temperature. I had to ask for a roll, as my plate didn't have one. This was also served room temperature, pulled out of a bag, I imagine. We had to ask for silverware, my husband had to go find napkins, as we had none. We never had any server check on us or acknowledge us once they brought the food. The servers handed out take out containers, but did not offer us one, so again, my husband had to go hunt one down. I thought the dog might eat the chicken I pulled off the bone. The cake was ok, husband liked it, I took the icing off mine as it was nasty. The show was where the two stars come in. We did enjoy the show, but it is pretty slapstick & lots of yelling. Two of the performers are entertaining, two others are 'ok' and one, I think she was maybe a fill-in that has never done this show until tonight. It seems very minimal effort has been put into making this a good show. Again, it's cute, but not great. The funniest part of the show happened to be the interaction of one the audience 'suspects' and the female deputy (She truly carries the show). We will be taking this off our list for returning. It's a shame that it has gone so far south. The venue was only half-full, so word apparently has gotten out, as it is Memorial Day weekend and should be busy!

My niece attended Graystone School of Ballet and liked her instructors. To me that goes a long way,…read moreso I certainly can't give them a bad rating! However, I had the chance to attend 3 different events/recitals given by Graystone and the overall impression that I got was not very good. Two of the events were in a ramsackle church with shoddy production values and lackluster appeal; the third was held in the aging Taylor Auditorium at MSSU and it came off like someone's last minute effort to stage a children's production. The most senior students (in their teens) did not perform at the level I would expect from long term students of dance, although it was assured that they had been taking classes for many years. I think Graystone would be a great experience for kids who aren't seriously pursuing dance, but just want a fun extracurricular activity and self esteem boost. If your child has serious dance aspirations I'd strongly suggest you look elsewhere, even if it is more expensive!

Dance With Me is one of the longest standing dance studios in town employing the finest social…read moredance instructors in our area. They teach in the fabulous Savoy Ballroom and it's all run by the renowned Anne and Andy Walls, who are among the better known names in the midwest as far as competition and social dancing. This is the place to go whether you are looking to coordinate your two left feet to keep you from looking less than stellar in front of your friends, or you are interested in learning to really impress any partner on the dance floor here and around the nation. Dance With Me is the most professional and fun dance studio you'll find in the midwest. You need to go there and see how easy and fun learning to dance can be!

From the owner: We teach adult social dancing!read more