Hubby and I are golfers and we were looking for something active to do in the off-season. I missed…read moregoing out dancing but as a middle-aged couple, I couldn't see us bopping around in a downtown nightclub. So we decided to try ballroom dancing. After checking out the local options, we signed up for private lessons at Towson Dance Studio, which has an elegant, chandelier-lit ballroom as well as private studios. Students here run the gamut from total beginners to competitive-level performers. Sandra, the studio manager, was awesome in answering all my questions about pricing, scheduling and even what kind of shoes to wear for lessons. Our teacher, Alex, is a young but seasoned pro. In our first lesson, he taught us a basic swing step with an underarm turn. We left feeling like we could actually dance! So far we've had 5 lessons and learned basic steps in swing, chacha and fox trot. We started taking a weekly group salsa class too. We've been having such a blast, we're planning to continue taking classes even after golf season starts!

This is an exceptional studio with incredibly professional instructors that have been informative,…read moreenjoyable and very, very patient! The owner has extraordinary credentials. My husband and I are having a blast learning Foxtrot, Swing & Tango. It's the perfect start to a date night!

They have reasonable prices and great incentives for members. The staff are patient with the kids…read moreand polite to the parents. They make sure their class scheduling is convenient for everyone and they are clear about their policies. If you miss a class, all you have to do is call and schedule a make up before the start time of the missed class. We had my daughter's birthday party there this past weekend and it was the best party she's ever had. The staff let us know that they were available to take of putting up our decorations and setting up for food and cake so that we could enjoy watching the kids on the gym. All of our party guests LOVED the gym activities, we had kids from the age of 2 years up to 13 years and they all had a great time. Our guests included 3 children on the autism spectrum with different particular needs and the staff were immediately responsive to things like one child not wanting everyone to shout her name when it was her turn to play a game and one child needing to be repeatedly reminded to be more gentle with the equipment. My child has unfortunately decided not to continue gymnastics classes, I am going to miss The Little Gym!!

I'm sure this is a great place if you are a stay at home mom or have a nanny who can take your…read morechild to classes on weekdays, but if you and your husband work full-time, expect to lose out on classes you pay for, as they will not extend you the courtesy of making up classes on the weekends. Twice, we missed out on classes because TLG closed its facility and cancelled classes. I was able to have my mom take my daughter to one makeup class, but the second class was a complete loss for us UNLESS we re-enroll her again. We will not be back, nor will we have any birthday parties at TLG.

My daughter loves dancing here. She has made a ton of progress. The instructors are very…read moreencouraging and positive. The dance world can be kind of tough and there can be unhealthy competition among the students. I assumed that was unavoidable at dance studios until my daughter started dancing at Baltimore Ballet, where students get along and are supportive, the instructors are really kind and welcoming. My daughter is having a lot of fun and is making much more progress, much faster, than she had at other studios. It's really a shame she wasn't here all along. I agree with another reviewer--read the hidden reviews. These reflect my daughter's experience there. Can't imagine why they are hidden.

This dance studio is welcoming for any level dancer. I'm middle aged and injured, and they couldn't…read morebe nicer to me. I can't believe how gentle they are with the kids. My dance teachers would NEVER have been so nice. I don't know what those other reviewers are talking about. When I talk with parents, they can't say enough about how sweet the director and teachers are. They also teach solid technique. Knees over toes. Square hips. Proper terms by the time they're teens. Technique that won't harm your kids' joints and will set him/her up for doing well in advanced work. The studios themselves are great, too--sprung floors, Marley, full mirrors, proper barres. They put on great shows multiple times a year with roles for students of all levels. I'm taking off one star only because the place isn't strict enough for someone to go straight from here to a professional school--but I think a lot of parents will LIKE that. My background is Balanchine (SAB) and Vaganova, but locally, I've taken classes at Baltimore Ballet and at Peabody. Baltimore Ballet would be my choice for drop in classes, adult classes, kids classes, supplemental classes, and anyone who wants the chance to perform. Definitely read the reviews that are"not recommended at this time." They are clearly from real students. The reviews that aren't hidden are just weird. All ballet schools require a certain color leotard, extra payment for performances, etc. Baltimore Ballet's performances are spectacular. Lots of class time involves rehearsal for them. If you don't want to pay, then don't, but don't complain that your kid can't participate. December = Nutcracker in dance.

I finally signed up for a nicer gym and from the start, Oscar has been an incredible help. He…read morealways says hi, goes above and beyond my requests, and even searched the whole gym to find my boyfriend's missing water bottle. Besides top notch customer service, this gym has everything. I get a Hydromassage before leaving every time. I can't believe I love going to the gym again. Thanks BB!

This is one of Brick Bodies state of the art gyms. Its equipped with multiple machines of the same…read moreso theres no need to wait long. It gets crowded but today I was relaxed and enjoyed my workout. Its a large gym so the volume of people continues to flow. There are towels and a shower. The staff seems to get mixed in and isnt as personable and friendly as my normal home one. This gym has it all from pool, to turf like workout yard, to cycles, ignite room, to recovery rooms, saunas and yes private saunas with showers. Well worth the dollar.

Amazing results!! I have suffered with chronic back and hip pain for the last 5 years. Physical…read moretherapy has not been able to help me. Wallis has a deep understanding of the musculoskeletal system. With her private instruction I am now able to sleep through the night without pain. My range of motion is has greatly improved as well as the strength in my legs. Wallis individualizes the workouts to you and how your body moves. I 100% recommend her !!

I'm a Pilates devotee and have taken group, private and semi private classes over the years from…read morelots of different instructors. Hands down this is the best Pilates studio of all of them. The owner's attention to every minute detail results in amazing results. Even in a group class you will receive individual attention. I am stronger now than I ever have been. Thank you Studio 1 Pilates n Movement!