I have 2 daughters that have been dancing at Marianne Kelley's for over a decade. Their dance…read morefriends and teachers have become family. They truly care about the student and will foster their love of dance no matter what. I have friends at other studios that are frustrated with the lack of communication and quality of training they are receiving there but I have always been so impressed with Marianne Kelley's attention to detail and organization. The studio is bright and welcoming as are all of the instructors and students. You feel supported and valued as a dancer. The variety of classes offered are second to none. The atmosphere in the studio is so positive. In a world where negativity is constantly thrown at us and our children I am so grateful to have somewhere to take my kids where they have a sense of belonging. I HIGHLY recommend Marianne Kelley's School of Dance!

Overall staff with dancers are great. However, ownership has transitioned focus to a business model…read moreinstead of student development.

My daughter had a really bad experience with this dance studio. We were coming from another dance…read morestudio and the instruction was not at the level we were used to. One of the teachers lost her temper and scolded my daughter when her hair came out of her hair band. When my daughter tried to explain, she was told she was being disrespectful and forced to apologize in front of the entire class. My daughter was humiliated. After three weeks, she was so discouraged that she refused to go back. Also, be careful about their refund policy, I cancelled classes on September 25th, but they still billed me for October. When I complained, they refused to give a refund. I ended up paying over $600 for three weeks of classes. It was a really bad experience.

We've been enrolled in many dance classes at various locations over the years. Our experience at…read moreRiver City has been outstanding. The teachers are professional and enthusiastic which means the kids are learning proper techniques and having fun too. Highly recommend.

Great! All the young people were awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They knew exactly what they…read morewere doing!!!

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, SOUL Aerial serves up a tiramisu experience…read more SOUL Aerial is tucked away in the corner of a strip mall of shops. While their ceilings are not super high, aerialists are able to train a number of tricks and apparatus. Rigging felt safe, and I love the reception that I received as a visitor from the online exchange to my in-person arrival. I trained at an open gym, and I attended a Lyra II class that was taught by a sub. I appreciated that the class focused on drilling difficult tricks, and when I asked the teacher for a progression, she offered me one that was accessible to where I am training. Everyone in the class was so welcoming, and I enjoyed my visit immensely.

I highly recommend this body positive and super fun pole studio. Butter & Filth is incredible and…read moreprobably one of my favorite pole studios I've ever gone to. I feel like there are different types of pole. Some emphasize the workout, others focus on the confidence and dance aspects. I prefer the latter, but Butter & Filth does an amazing job at incorporating all the elements. It feels like a fully balanced space. I have taken a few B&F infusion classes. You are required to start with these before you can sign up for their other classes. It's a three class beginner series. They have two studios now, which are about 5 minutes driving from each other. The class mentions which location it'll take place at. If you're interested in joining this studio, you'll want to sign up for their newsletter to get notified when the registration for B&F infusion is open to signup for (usually at the beginning of the month). It seems like you're required to take it twice before moving on to their normal classes. Do not be discouraged by the pricing here. It's a local business with incredible teachers and a wonderful vibe. You don't only learn a lot, but it feels like an investment in self love. I know that sounds cheesy, but I usually leave classes there feeling inspired and really proud or good about myself. It's an amazing community and I'm excited to continue my journey with them.

SUCH an experience. Nia and her staff are the best at what they do! So communicative, passionate,…read moreand bursting with energy! If you get the chance to take classes here, DO IT!

I went here for all three year and had a fantastic experience. I learned so many things I didn't…read moreeven know I needed. It's a fun and inclusive atmosphere. that I recommend to anyone.

This business has not responded to the pandemic in a positive manner. Another cotillion group…read moreoffered refunds in the Fall, whereas this group is refusing to do so. There have been multiple parents trying to receive a refund this year and they either do not respond or they indicate the last date to receive a refund was March 2020, which was a date before we knew what kind of pandemic we were dealing with. At this time, they have completely stopped responding to any emails or voicemails and have changed the cotillion schedule twice. The schedule I signed up for is not the schedule that is being offered. Instead the schedule starts in March, usually ends in March and this does not work with our schedule. However, the company has refused to acknowledge any emails. The way they have handled their business during this pandemic, they should be ashamed. It's obvious I am losing my $300 for my son's cotillion experience, but I will not be sending my daughter there when she comes of age. I do not recommend this group.

Excellent! We got the free trial and my daughter loved it, unfortunately the schedule of the…read moreclasses didn't work with us, but they tried to accommodate us to a different class. 100% recommend it

I am beyond upset with Encore and Karen. We received an email today that the Chesterfield location…read morewas going to be shut down due to "moving into a new phase of life and planning on retirement". I can understand it being due to the lower enrollment at this studio, but this should have been communicated to us after the May Recital, NOT the day after the Summer Showcase and still let us sign up for classes TODAY! Yes - the same day the email was sent out! This has left us absolutely scrambling for other studios for our girls, since a lot of the studios have already been filled up or auditions for intensive programs already completed. These girls have been going for years and to not have the decency to let us know farther in advance is unfathomable.

I love this place. The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is somehow both energetic and relaxing…read more This has become my hubby and mines go to date nite place!

The food is great bar food, the service is top notch and the ambience so casual/private. You will…read morewant to buy a season pass and return week after week. (Seasons passes could be coming) Could this be a don't miss in the big RVA! Absolutely, some of the friendliest help, healthy competition, and amazing technique (to be gained). My second time throwing axes and I'm so hooked. Guess what everyone... they have a beer wall with wines and sangria! If you can't finish your beer or wine Stony Point Mall says it's fine to walk around with it outside. So top off your glass and enjoy a walk around the mall after your throw. Enjoy the great unique shops and come back week after week.

As a parent to a toddler, I am always on the hunt for new activities to take him to (especially…read moreduring the winter months when we can't get outside as much!). I have been blown away by Melody Magic Music Studio. My son had the BEST time in all of the classes he's attended. They really know how to connect with all different kinds of kids and bring out the joy in each one, as my son is pretty reserved for the most part but he really let loose in the class. The most recent class we did was Jingle Jams with Ms. Katherine, and it was such a cute themed class. We've done both one-off classes and recurring classes, but due to schedules only the one-off classes ended up working for us, but it's turned out to be a nice treat / surprise for my son that we try to get to on a monthly basis. Also, from a safety perspective, they're taking some great precautions to keep our kiddos safe during these crazy, crazy times. I really appreciate them going above and beyond, especially as a small business. Can't wait for our next classes! We just signed up for the winter themed and valentine's classes (SO FUN!)!!

Little did I know when I discovered Melody Magic what an incredible find it truly was!I'm a career…read morenanny and am always looking for great places to take kiddos! Richmond has so many options, especially for music classes--which is awesome, but it can feel overwhelming when trying to decide which place is right for your child. I'm here to tell you, though, that if you give Melody Magic a try (they offer a free trial class) you will instantly see why you need to look no further!! All of their teachers are highly trained in their Kindermusik program! The teachers are amazing at helping us (childcare providers, parents, grandparents) understand why what we're doing in class is important and how we can foster that at home; They tell us what skill each set of movements works on and what part of the brain it helps develop. Each class is tailored to a specific age group (unless you choose the mixed-age group class), which is, to me, one of the top reasons their program is so successful and meaningful for families. They don't do with infants what they do with toddlers-sure, there's some concept overlap which is what you want, but the movements and activities for each group are selected with your child's brain age development in mind. How cool is that! I haven't found that in any other music class in town, so when I found Melody Magic I realized it was THE way to go. I will continue to tell my future nanny families about Melody Magic and strongly encourage them to sign up their kiddos!! I LOVE that my current nanny family sees the value in it! We have so much fun each week in class!!! I could go on and on about the amazingness of Melody Magic's Kindermusik classes, but for now I'll leave it at that! As a side note, the owner (Katherine Knight) of the Richmond location is fabulous! She is always, always more than willing to answer any and all questions you have!! She doesn't look at the children who come through her doors as cookie cutters, but rather the unique individuals that they are!! I encourage you to sign up for a trial class--you will not regret it!