I've never had any formal dance lessons so when a friend suggested that I come to The Ballroom of…read moreReno to join him for a beginners West Coast Swing class, I was excited, but a bit nervous. The instructors, Jeff and Cindy are so great! They are welcoming, encouraging, and professional. There are many regulars that attend the basics class as a warm up and then take the level 2 class an hour later. I have gone to 3 classes and plan on taking more in the future. I have also attended a members social that had food, drinks, music, and two hours of fun. Everyone that I have met at the classes are friendly and patient when I ask questions or get the moves wrong. I feel that I can only get better with practice and experience. There are other classes offered at the ballroom like Salsa,Tango, Country Two-Step,Country Swing and more! Check out their website for dates, times, and class levels.

I can't believe that it has been over 10 years since I wrote the first review for The Ballroom of…read moreReno! I guess I should update it! Am I partial toward The Ballroom of Reno? You bet I am! This is Northern Nevada's only nonprofit dance studio and they are doing everything they can to get everyone dancing. The research on partnership dancing and aging has been phenomenal! That alone should encourage everyone to dance! The Ballroom offers a free Dance With Me program for those who have cognitive and/or mobility issues such as Parkinson's or dementia. There is an afterschool program through Reno Housing Authority in underserved areas. There is also a program for young children! Last night was the annual fundraiser Gala for the studio and what fun we all had. What wonderful performances by all. And yes, I have the parent's permission to post the pictures of the youngest student to perform at the studio!

Kind, professional, and so inclusive! Students have so much fun at this establishment and the…read moreteachers are very good at explaining choreo and technique! :)

My daughter (5 1/2 years) joined primary ballet / tap in January and is loving every minute in…read moreclass (and so is mom!). We were so lucky to get Ms. Patricia as her teacher, who has an absolute gift for working with the little ones! She is clearly a wonderful dancer herself, but importantly makes class so much fun that she keeps 5 year olds smiling and attentive for the entire hour. I can't wait to see how my daughter's love of dance grows at Xscape!

This dance studio is ran by Ms. Diane Hoff, a South African lady…read more She has had extensive dance experience and her annual dance recitals always have a fresh theme to them (they are held at the Grand Sierra Theater). If you are looking for dance lessons this is the place to go; she and her staff (who have been there for years) know their stuff. The schedule is varied; there is something for everyone. Ms Diane knows her stuff and if you take lessons so will you!

Tried for months to register my daughter for classes. I called, emailed, and stopped in. All…read morevoicemails went unanswered, all emails went unanswered. When I stopped by the door was open, no one at the desk. Finally after wandering around a parent helped me and told me they would be happy to have my daughter. However when I finally got someone on the phone she very rudely told me they weren't enrolling anyone. There are far too many dance academies that I can take my money to who would probably be better at answering inquiries and have better customer support!

Honest review for the parents: your kiddos are going to love it, and you're going to love the nap!…read more5/5 Been told about Gymboree for a while now and I've been too busy to schedule a day to come in... Today though... was the day! Our kiddo absolutely loved the play area, he didn't stop once for the 45 minutes he got to play. We scheduled an open gym play time and our son got to mingle with some other little, as well as got to get his energy out. What I loved was the owner/staff at the front. Can I say absolutely respectful, welcoming, and just prioritizing the kids safety and well-being. While we were all getting ready to join in, we got to introduce the parents. And the kids got ready to go in. Meanwhile she was busy at work cleaning the areas to make sure that the kiddies were in a clean play room. Plus once a month they rearrange the area to incorporate more styles of play. They have different memberships online and you can text for availability, which is how we were able to confirm availability for the day! For parents with kids in early intervention programs, this is a great place to bring your kids for therapy. For other kids without a therapy need, this allows them to teach and influence other kiddos who need that influence. Definitely will be returning in the future for more fun!

Love this place! Lady at the front desk is so personable, enthusiastic, and really makes you feel…read morewelcome! This place is also cleaned and organized. Will definitely be returning! Thank you for your amazing service.

Our entire experience here at silverbear swim has been nothing short of amazing. Definitely the…read morebest swim school in Nevada

We love Silver Bear! We started with the most famous Ms.Jess in the baby program and she made us…read morefeel so safe and noticed! Every teacher we have had had noticed our daughter, made a connection and made her feel special and safe! Now our girl swims freely without support when we go swimming and we know she knows how to be safe in the water!

My granddaughter has attended Silver Bear since she was a baby. Today we attended her last class!!…read moreShe starts kindergarten and needed the summer off! It has been amazing!! She learned safety and how to exit the pool if she fell in. She can swim well enough to get to safety !! All the teachers and staff are amazing!!! I appreciate all they have taught and the dedication they all have to these kids!!!

So far so good! Little 7 month old we have has had her 5th lesson and they do a great job of mixing…read moreit up. Classes are 30min, and Miss Maddie is our instructor. They are efficient, and do the basics which is great. All around enjoy taking her here and learning how to swim. Safety first!

Our kids have seen huge huge improvement since taking lessons here. The instructors are well…read moretrained, the kids feel comfortable, and they have really learned a lot of water safety. Well worth it! ​​

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel it's important to share our experience, especially…read moreafter reading other reviews and realizing that several families have had experiences similar to ours. These swim lessons were a significant investment for our family, and over our last eight sessions, we experienced repeated cancellations, rescheduling, and poor communication--all due to changes on their end. At one point, we drove to our scheduled lesson only to find the building closed because no one had notified us it had been canceled. We were also moved from the day, time, and instructor we initially paid for, and had a last minute cancellation due to us only being the lesson for the day. Throughout it all, I remained patient, flexible, and understanding. However, the final scheduling issue for a makeup lesson from their cancellation was handled in a way that felt dismissive and disrespectful. After weeks of accommodating their changes, I simply requested a refund for our last lesson because I no longer felt comfortable continuing. Unfortunately, the owner, Holly, never responded or honored that request. At $72 for a 30-minute lesson, I believe families should be able to expect reliable communication and professional customer service. This review isn't about one cancellation--it's about a consistent pattern of poor communication and a lack of accountability. I hope this feedback encourages improvements so other families have a better experience.

Great team and communication A wonderful, beautiful safe…read moreplace for children We have had our children there for sunday service and the teachers truly love kids

We heard really great things about kidslife from friends who have their children currently enrolled…read moreso we wanted to check it out! We decided to schedule a tour The tour was primarily to see and if we liked it to put it on the list of prospective schools when the time comes. the building felt grand with and pillars reaching 20 feet high above the ground! the doors were locked and the only way to enter was by their doorbell. We walked inside and were greeted immediately by Kyleigh, assistant director, started the tour. We loved how secure this place was and how naturally bright it was with all the windows at the front of the facility. She gave reassurance they work closely with wcds police at damonte ranch and transparent on their protocols for emergency. The pictures on their website does not do justice of their indoor treehouse, located in the middle of the facility. We were able to meet the class they had the opening for. As Kyleigh was explained the curriculum they were children turning three this year and offered potty training. Ms. Hannah & Ms. Nicky with the kids were welcoming as they acknowledged our daughter while they're getting ready for lunch. The room was naturally lit with natural lighting coming from the windows. Kyleigh explained all teachers are required to have 24 hours of annual continuing education and that when they are first hired they train and must pass their initial courses before working. The teachers perform biannual assessments to make sure the children are reaching their milestones to ensure by the time they're done with pre-k they are more than ready for kindergarten. We continued on the tour and walked into the outdoor playground which better than any park playground we've been to. They had a section of the playground with wooden blocks to play and climb on. The playground is nicely naturally shaded by the building which is a plus for the warmer days but for sure had to make a mental note to layer our daughter with clothes when the weather gets cooler. She also explained that the kids will also run around the grassy area in the front of the school to get energy out! We were immediately sold and excited to get the paperwork started for our daughter! It has been a smooth process working with Stevie, which I appreciate! They encouraged for us to drop by a few times before her actual start date to get to know the teachers, friends, and to find her own cubby to lessen the anxiety of the first day of school. As we pulled into the parking lot, my daughter's eyes lit up and was excited to go inside. We walked into her class and she wanted to go straight to the playground., the teachers and the bear cubs were so welcoming acknowledging our daughter! We got to observe the class during the morning right before lunch time: circle time, potty/diaper change, chapel time, centers, walking outside, and then playing outside. During centers we were able to observe the assessment and interaction between Ms Nicky did that were asked as well as seeing what the kids would answer and what to expect when our daughter starts. This was the perfect time for Ms. Nicky to perform one of the biannual assessments on a few of the kids. I noticed the teachers had their iPads and was constantly taking pictures of the kids to send to the parents through their app. I've seen pictures from my friend of her daughter while she was at school so it was nice to see the other side from the teachers point of view constantly making sure with every activity they were documenting what the kids were doing. I also noticed the teachers are constantly making sure the kids are safe and if something happens they are quick to help and follow through with their policies. Pricing is comparable to other preschools in the area which is found on the website. The facility is bright, clean, and welcoming. So far it has met and exceeded all expectations we had in regard to our daughter to grow, intellectually and socially in safe environment. All in all we are excited to start this new chapter of our daughter's life!