Member Testimonials
The great staff and friendly atmosphere
I'm generally I think that the gym has everything you need to be in shape and the equipment is well maintained. It's also a great place for families with plenty of open availability of basketball courts and the pools.
This wouldn't prevent me from recommending the Dancel, but some of the new weight machines/equipment are incredibly disappointing comparatively to the older cybex machine/equipment. For instance, the two leg press machines feel awful. They do not have a smooth action. The ball bearings that move on the rails seems to be cheap and it creates inconsistent friction on the lifts. The abductor/adductor machine is terrible for the inner thighs because with the bumpers placed where they are you can't get full range of motion. The leaning lat pull equipment is not adjustable so for tall people it is uncomfortable to use and involves squatting you legs really low and even then the padding is in your stomach. All of the free weight benches are not as stable as their predecessors. I'm saying this as if everything is awful, but the reality is like I said everything is good enough to get in great shape it's just a step down from the older equipment in most places. I will say the new squat racks are great and a welcomed addition!
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The facility and the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Off many cycle classes which is why I joined.
Very friendly environment.
The pools are very clean and well guarded by the life guards. Grace, a life guard that I see often during the day, makes it part of her job to greet everyone child and adult with a nod or smile and checks in to aquire their swimming ability. I feel very welcomed and comfortable at both the main pool and the warm pool but my favorite pool is the warm pool because it is extremly relaxing.
Great facility and staff
Indoor pool and place for kids
Friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, heated pool, gym equipment and free coffee.
Exercise classes and water walking in the warm pool - the only full length warm pool for water walking in Maryland.
I love this gym and the recent equipment upgrades! However, I think that the cleanliness of the space has fallen off dramatically. I know it's hard to maneuver around the equipment but there is so much dust and dirt, also there is often stuff (dried sweat?) on the windows and mirrors. It's getting a bit icky!
It is clean. It is organised and the most important thing it has A/C in. The worst thing from my opinion is the Gym. Devices are ok but the whole place needs to be renovated. It is not bright enough and the devices are randomly distributed.
The staff is kind and friendly. The facility is clean
Everyone has been friendly.
We love the Y and the amenities it has! Love the classes and the free childcare while you work out is amazing! It’s affordable and clean!
Zumba classes are great. Nice place to meet friends. Mostly great instructors
My son likes the open gyms and exercise equipment. Seems like a safe place for him to meet up to play basketball with his peers.
Friendless and service oriented
The staff is friendly and helpful and the variety of classes are very good.
I like the program variety, friendly staff, and quality equipment.
We love Pickleball at the Dancel Y!! Is it possible to prevent advanced players from coming to the Int/Beginner sessions? Would also love more scheduled time! Thank you
The variety of programs and diversity of equipment. I especially like the number of pickleball programs available.
I love the gym. It is clean and welcoming.
Every people very friendly
The staff is very helpful and respectful, I've only been to this Y once but we were able to sign up the day we got there and access the pool despite a lot of people being there. Overall I enjoyed my experience and I will be back in the near future!
The guy at the front, took the time to show me how to register for parents night out. He was patient, his gestures were inviting and my request did not seem like a burden to him. I experienced feeling like a burden to another before so I prefer to ask other staff for assistance. The older guy who help today at the check in counter was awesome.
It’s perfect for our family!
The Y fits my family life. There are fun activities for all age groups!
Terrific facility and staff