We visited the Improv Playhouse as a part of Mom's Night Out. Most of us had no clue what to expect…read moreand were surprised to arrive for our showtime and realize we were the only 5 people who would be in the audience. We all had a good laugh about this (both the performers and our group) and our group quietly hoped that the performance would actually be funny as there wasn't a huge crowd to buffer with. All of that to say, we were absolutely delighted by the show. The group of performers that evening were wonderful and truly funny. You could see their connection, adaptability and ability to think on their feet. It truly was an enjoyable experience at the Improv and we were happy to have gone. They have snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase (cash only) which was a nice offering as well.

Total scam! Not as advertised! Not worth the money! Child was very disappointed! It is NOT about…read morekids, education, or theater! ALL IT IS ABOUT PROFIT. They put 50 kids in a gym with counselors that are not of legal age themselves (14 year old children). No structure! Chaos! Selling junk food to kids. My daughter was there the first day and it will be her last time at Improv Playhouse. Our 12 year old daughter wanted to take an acting summer camp. We called Improv Playhouse, a lady explained that our daughter should register for a version of the camp called showstopper, which is intended for 4th-9th grade instead of broadway bound which is intended for 1st-3rd grade. The lady suggested that we read more about their programs. We went on the website and found the Improve Playhouse channel on YouTube. We watched the video Improv Moana Camp (Link provided), which featured a group of about fifteen 4th-9th grade children taking acting classes and putting on a Moana Production. We read the mission statement. My daughter liked it, and said that is what she wanted. The camp was $755 for 10 days (two weeks), ran at the middle school. We thought we did our homework. We were expecting 4th-9th graders, groups of about 15-20 children, and acting activities. On the first day of camp, as we are walking in, all kids walking in are kindergarten through third grade. My daughter got nervous and said all kids are little. I told her that they probably have multiple camps running. Greeting the children were very young counselors. Most counselors were 14 year olds from the same middle school. They brought all the kids into a gym where they remained the entire day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm). There were about 50 children. They did not separate the children by age, there were no acting classes/activities, kids were not even taken to the cafeteria to eat lunch, but had to eat lunch on a dusty gym floor. There were no chairs, kids had to sit on the floor the entire day. They were selling junk food and candy to children at lunch. When my wife picked up my daughter, she was very disappointed and said It was very chaotic, unstructured, and a waste of time. She said it felt like the park district camp and is not what she was expecting and what we saw on the improv playhouse channel. Right away my wife asked if we can cancel the rest of the camp and asked to talk to someone in charge. Counselors went to get someone. When my wife explained that the camp was not what my daughter expected and we would like to cancel it, Mr. James said we can but we need to email the office. My wife emailed the office right away (administrative manager, Rachel Kwiecinski), but Mrs. Kwiecinski replied that there will not be refunds given. My wife called her and explained what was going on and asked her to refund the money, but to be prorated. Mrs. Kwiecinski said she will have to talk to the bookkeeping and will try to get a prorated refund. A couple of minutes later, the Creative Director of Youth Programming, Miss O'Leary called and said that there are no refunds. My wife asked her again very nicely to double check, and that it was not what was advertised and it was not for the age group that I paid for. Later that evening, the owner David Stewar emailed my wife saying they are an accredited organization and refunds will not be given, he also accused my wife of being disrespectful. My wife was very respectful to everyone she talked to, did not raise her voice or said anything disrespectful. My wife did not even ask for the full refund, which we should totally get because it was not what was advertised. In addition, he said that the video was from a local community house even though it was on their channel and suggested by their staff. According to his email "That video was from a small Highland Park workshop held years ago at a local community house, an entirely different format, group size, and production model. Our current camp format is a full-scale 10-day performance experience." Honestly, I am not totally sure what the difference is.

We've been dancing at Arthur Murray Lincolnshire for almost 2 years. Since the moment we walked in…read morethe staff has been inviting and encouraging, no matter what the level. 'Lincolnshire, we're on Fire.'

My experience at Arthur Murray Lincolnshire has been wonderful. The atmosphere is very welcoming…read more All the staffs there are extremely nice and encouraging. The students are also friendly. All the instructors are passionate about dancing and teaching. They tailor the lessons to my needs and goals. While the private lessons can let me focus on my own dancing, the group classes and parties are also fun to attend. I was nervous going into my first group class and party, but the instructors and students all made me feel very welcome. I look forward to going to the studio every week!

We went to a 6yo birthday party there this past weekend and it was clean, well set up, and the kids…read morehad a blast! Most importantly, there were staff spotting the kids, coordinating games in an organized and structured way, and helping out in the party room. Would highly recommend this location!

This may work for adult fitness, but I don't think it was good for a kid's birthday party. All of…read morethe apparatuses are way too advanced for them. It's basically parents walking around hoisting their kids onto equipment that is behind their scope, and then having to hold them. There were no organized activities, save for the dodgeball game at the end. Even then, you couldn't even hear the instructor give directions. They would be better to have microphones. Instructor didn't seem like she was enjoying herself at all (no smiling). We started out in one area and then moved onto the next. My kids were bored in 10 minutes. They therefore went back to the first area, only to have an employee scold us for going back there because "it was already cleaned for the next group." We had no idea they were getting ready for another party. Again, it would have been better to politely say in a microphone prior to moving (so all can hear) that "we are moving on to another area and to not go back to the former as it's being prepared for another group." When we got to the eating area, one of the employees was so intrusive with the bussing of the table! She kept reaching out under *everyone* to get every little wrapper, juice box or a plate that appeared finished. For the love of God! This was so aggravating and other parents noticed as well. At least twice I had to tell her that my kids weren't finished. You couldn't even set something down without fear it would be taken right away! Another thing I found rude is that the employee announced coldly that the kids "couldn't get the cupcake until their pizza was finished." What the hell? This was not enjoyable at ALL, and my 2 boys (7 and 8) did not like this place one bit. We felt shoed out the door. Suggestion: Have employees who actually interact with the kids with organized games. Employees need a microphone as well, for announcements. Smile and cease the cold and demeaning comments. When in the eating area, PLEASE let parents and children eat in peace. Clean up afterwards, not during!!

My child likes the coaches here. The management is helpful and flexible, I wish they would clean…read morethe common areas and the bathrooms more often.

Love this place for kids birthday parties. They have a huge bounce house and all the typical…read moregymnastics stuff. My kids come here for lessons once a week and they've really improved from when they started... And we will come here forever as long as Coach Kate is working here!!!

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 4 years old and has loved every minute of it. The…read moreowners are former principal dancers/artistic director at The Milwaukee Ballet. Couldn't ask for a more supportive environment or better instruction. Highly highly recommend.

My daughter has been here since she was 18 months old and is now a level 3, as a six year old. I…read moreeven tried my son there and they were patience and understanding during his transition from at home all Covid to being a part of class with other children. They are patient and kind. They care about your child regardless of her level or talent. They give back to the community by holding a performance once a year where all profits go toward the chosen charity. The amount of dedication they show is incredible. Bashing small businesses on Yelp and Google because you didn't get what you want is classless and immature. Please stop ruining amazing people who have dedicated their lives to shaping our children. We are blessed to have our daughter in that studio with teachers that support, love and laugh with our daughter.

We're new to CL and my daughters wanted to take dance lessons. Being a new dance mom (so exciting,…read moreright?) I didn't know what to expect. We signed up for Hip Hop and ballet at All That Dance and had a terrible experience since day 1. My daughter would leave class each day, crying. She said the girls were being mean to her and the teacher would do nothing about it. Fine. I get it, that's not 100% the teacher's job, so I made my daughter suck it up and continue on. But then the owner, Ellen, is very disorganized. Limited mode of communication on big events, important dates, and will call you out in front of God and everyone if you are behind in a payment. We were behind on $48 because we didn't realize the month was prorated and she shared it out in front of all of the parents and kids. That is not professional. You pull the parent to the side and tell them OR send a statement (printed) in the mail or physically hand it to them. Not all parents are stuck to their email. If you are like me, Gmail shows 1,000 missed messages. ....and don't get me started on the disorganization of the dance photos - missing accessories, and hair accessories that did not compliment my daughter's ethnic hairstyle. I also feel like what my daughter learned was subpar...but it could be the first time dance mom in me...I don't have much expectations. This company may be best for some, but not for us due to our experience.

We have been attending All That Dance for the last 10 years. This place has been a home away from…read morehome for my daughter, a place where she can truly be herself and shine. The owner, Eileen, knows every student's name and treats them with kindness and respect. As a parent, I am consistently included and asked for my input. One of our favorite parts of this studio is that there are many different kinds of dance classes to explore. As my daughter progressed, she got trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. Now as a high schooler who loves being involved in the plays and musicals, she is highly equipped to handle any form of dance they throw at her. In fact, as a freshmen, she was cast in all the productions at her high school which is rare. I credit the training in dance and poise she received from All That Dance. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience there. If you want dance instruction in a low pressure, fun environment, you have found your place!

I have been trying to redeam a GROUPON gift coupon since 2017. I have called many times since 2017…read moreto set up a time to redeam the coupon. I have also emailed many times since 2017 and no one has ever got back to me. Seriously there have been 15 to 20 phone calls with messages and not the "mail-box voicemail has not been set up". All emails (about 15 or so) have not been responded to. It's too bad that this Christmas gift of "Two - Hour BYOB Painting Class for Two" has not been able to be redeamed since 2017.

My fiance and I took a BYOB painting class this past Friday evening. We actually painted a…read morepicture of a wine glass - lol! Dawn, the instructor, gave us really good directions on how to paint the picture so that it looked halfway decent. And what a surprise - we went home with two nice paintings. Adding to the fun is that everyone is encouraged to bring a bottle of wine. Some people even brought food - note for the next time we go. Definitely fun for groups.

So cute!! We had my daughters first birthday and hired Creventive Puppet Company to preform Little…read moreRed Riding Hood. It was the centerpiece of her birthday by far!! The stage was amazing! So put together and professional. The puppets were adorable and the performance was priceless! I thought my daughter would be too little and it would be more for our guests and their kids but she loved it! She was reaching out to them the entire time and they sang her Happy Birthday. It was so much better than another balloon man or face painter.... hire them!!! They would be great for a school or daycare too!

We hired Creventive for our son's 4th birthday party and everyone loved the show. The puppets are…read moreadorable and very funny. Connor was very responsive and easy to work with.