Miss Elizabeth expects a lot from her students. Young dancers can expect to work hard, but they…read morewill actually learn technique. I've seen a few other dance schools in the area and if you're interested in dancing as opposed to the competitive cheer type drills, this is a terrific school.

It's not often that I get to review a service I received more than 20 years ago. But I was a…read morestudent at DanceStation in my elementary years. I recently found out my friend's daughter is a student there now. She and her little friend were wide-eyed when I told them that Miss Liz had been my teacher. I told their parents that the training and experience I received there has served me well every since, and it is very true. Far beyond dance and fitness, it cultivated posture, poise, confidence and yes, discipline, precision, attention to detail. I was never more than average as a ballet dancer, but the body awareness I learned there thanks to the Cecchetti method has helped me in every single physical pursuit I've made since, be it yoga, flying trapeze or skydiving--or just sitting properly at my desk or walking into a room with my head up. "Ask and your body will respond," instructor Paula said once in class. I have never forgotten this. At the time it was in reference to executing a triple pirouette--which seemed so daunting at the time--but it is amazing what your body can do if you simply ask it, and stop getting in your own way. DanceStation pushed me and it was a good thing. I appreciate the top-notch instruction I received there, and my two sisters do, too. Keep on doing what you do, DanceStation!

Good teacher, my daughter had a great time…read more Unfortunately, didn't put much thought into the fact that scheduling the final recital late in the day Sunday is a silly thing to do for young kids that have school in the morning.

I Love Stars r Us!! We always have a great time and the teachers there are wonderful! I couldn't…read morehave asked for a better place to be! I love going there to see my friends and everyone I dance is like a big family!!

An amazing environment for dancers of all ages to learn, grow, and develop in their technique and…read moreperformance skills

Excel is definitely not the best choice of dance studios. Many of their competitive students take…read moreballet at another studio because they are not offered proper technique classes. The teachers are very immature and do not know how to work with children. They do a lot of screaming and belittling. The only students who really excel at Excel are the owner's children and the children of the employees. The studio is also very dirty and run down. Do yourself a favor and look somewhere else!

If your child isn't going to be on their comp team, don't bother with these classes. All other…read morekids do not get the attention or the instruction that you pay for!

A perfect dance school with a great annual recital and many other things for the team. We have sent…read moreour little girls there for years. The new location is especially beautiful and spacious. Great deal and lots of great classes to choose from.

If you are looking for a dance school with positive vibes, appropriate moves, and the BEST teachers…read more-- look no further!! My whole family just loves Dayna's Dance Revolution. Our girls have so much fun in their classes each week. We so appreciate the patience from the instructors and the love that they show to every single dancer.

From the owner: Free Classes for Kids With Special Needs, Adult Dance Classes, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern…read moreDance and Tumbling Classes, Hip-Hop Classes.

Studio B is a wonderful dance organization that in many ways feels like a second family. While…read morethere, students learn wonderful technique and self-control while also feeling welcomed and encouraged by their instructors. At the end of every teaching year, they put on concerts to demonstrate all the hard work the students have put in, highlighting the seniors with senior spotlights. The classes offered are diverse and teach a wide range of different skills, so even if one style is not your thing, there are plenty of others to try out. If you are looking for somewhere that teaches the art of dance while also building a loving community, this is the place for you.

From the owner: Studio B is has been proudly serving the Decatur surrounding area for over 24 years. We are a dance…read moreschool for children, adults, and those with disabilities. Studio B features beginner and advanced classes in: Ballet Hip hop Tap Jazz Pointe Yoga Zumba Along with attentive instruction, students are involved in outside performances to showcase their improvement to the community and give them exposure to stage performance. Call us today for class schedule information!

Carol is a gem, and her studio is the perfect balance of community, fun, and talent. The kids are…read morenot pushed to extremes, but love to work hard and perform together. Highly recommended!

I had to stop going to this place due to my knees being bad from other things, but I went here from…read more3rd grade to the end of my 9th year, and I would definitely recommend this studio. It was fun, challenging, and a very good experience. Little kids have a chance to enjoy a fun summer camp so the fun can last all year round. Not only that, but the staff and friends I made there felt like family to me! Even though I stopped for injuries, I will miss this place so much!

In my time with Arts in Motion, I have been amazed by the dedication of the teachers and staff…read more Their philosophy is much different than other dance studios!

December 16 is the 250th birthday of author, Jane Austen. Celebrating early, I went to see, "Emma,"…read moreat the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. First, the location of this theater is excellent. It's near Webster University in the suburbs, a more convenient area than St. Louis City where other theater venues are located. Second, if patrons go to a matinee, there is plenty of free parking. I went on to the 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon showing of "Emma." There are ways to get discounted tickets at the last minute. I recommend visiting their website for more details on how to do this. I bought a flash sale offering which included three shows, "Emma," being the first one. The show itself was 2 1/2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. I recommend getting everything you need before you go into the theater. 15 minutes doesn't give patrons enough time to get in and out of the restroom or get a drink because of the lines. Speaking of drinks, there were three specialty offerings. Each one had a theme relating to, "Emma." My personal favorite was the Emma Expresso Martini. Almost every seat gives you an excellent view of the stage. If you are not familiar with the layout, show the ushers your ticket and they are happy to direct you to your seat. There were not many open seats. It depends on the production if it's going to be a sellout or not. Evidently, there were a lot of people who are fans of Jane Austen that were in attendance. The costumes and stage sets were top-notch. The scene from the berry-picking party and its aftermath was absolutely hilarious. I loved how the actors interacted directly with the audience as if we were co-conspirators in the events as they were unfolding. There are deviations from Austen's novel; however, I feel this production faithfully follows the spirit of "Emma." In addition to the play itself, the Rep's Christmas decorations were festive and welcoming. If you are in the St. Louis area and love the theater, I highly recommend putting the Repertory Theater of St. Louis on your to-do list.

Always enjoy the Repertory Theater. Saw The Egnimatist and The Ring of Fire and both were…read moreexcellent. Enjoy both the studio theater and the mainstage!