Each of Le Tutor Language School's experienced instructors is a native speaker of the language they teach, and they believe that anyone can learn a foreign language. The staff crushes communication barriers and expands cultural horizons with dynamic, interactive language programs that teach students of all ages to master conversational skills. Through step-by-step instruction, these teachers dive into cultural fluency as they impart both speaking and listening skills with simplified learning strategies. Their pedagogical prowess is available for small group classes, private lessons, and kids' classes. Le Tutor’s team teaches more than 15 languages—including Russian, Farsi, Chinese, and American Sign Language—in beginner to advanced levels. The sessions can help students communicate in real-life situations, increase business opportunities, and find more enjoyment in travels to exotic locales, such as the basement, where one might find a surly teen refusing to speak English to his family. Le Tutor Language School is the official language partner of the Phoenix Sister Cities, which include Catania, Italy, Ennis, Ireland, and Taipei, Taiwan.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? I am a Berklee trained vocalist. I have taught private voice for 25 years. I specialize in improvisation, however I have a wide variety of students with very diverse and eclectic tastes! Do you provide any materials? What should your students expect to bring? Any songs or materials that you are currently working on. Examples of past works, or any college prep or vocal materials that you need assistance with. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? My love of music and singing. What do you love most about your job? I have always loved to see a students' musical ability grow.

However you prefer to exercise, there's a good chance that Fitness Fusion has a class that fits the bill. In two colorful workout rooms, 30-year fitness veteran Jan Baker and her staff lead classes that range from gentle, flowing yoga to intense, cardio-heavy boot camps. Often the classes incorporate special equipment: Pilates classes deliver full-body workouts thanks to Reformer machines and the Gravity Training System, and barre-fusion classes rely on ballet barres, arc barrels, and other props. Those who prefer a more individualized approach can sign up for personal training or simply change their name to "Keep It Up" so it seems like the instructor is talking to them all the time.

Enjoy the best Tempe has to offer with a ticket to one of Paragon Dance Center's stage productions. With food just the way you like it, this theater elevates your restaurant experience just on the level of taste. This theater is more than willing to accommodate families, so kids are welcome to tag along. Move, groove, and shake it at one of Paragon Dance Center's top-notch dance classes. If you're heading out on a Friday or Saturday, keep in mind that the theater gets busy. Paragon Dance Center provides easy access to an adjacent lot. Paragon Dance Center offers safe bike parking outside.

A sprawling mandala design covers the floor of Plaza de Anaya's main dance studio, welcoming dancers in with warmth and beauty. Amid that artistic setting, seasoned instructors teach dance styles from around the world that include belly dancing, barefoot flamenco, and anaya tribal dancing. Cultural gatherings are an important part of the school's community, which is why the studio also schedules an array of monthly events and workshops that might be dance-based or include henna tattoos that dance when you pinch them.

Painting with Canvas's founder Francesca Bessett is dedicated to inspiring students and supporting local businesses through art classes hosted at area watering holes. During group classes, she guides students through step-by-step painting instruction as they swill cocktails and color their canvases with masterpieces ranging from landscapes to abstract designs. There are also theme nights scheduled throughout the year, including classes dedicated to recreating Van Gogh's "A Starry Night," among other famous paintings.