This place has given me some amazing memories. My son has been in since he was little tiny, and by…read moreextension doesn't know he even has an option NOT to dance (but don't tell him that!). Mrs. Charmin is excellent. The parking is miserable. The annual performances are so cool that I want them seasonal. The staff is really friendly. There aren't many dance options but even if there were Eastside would still shine. (Except the parking... for the love of God.)

I've been going to Eastside Dance and took advantage of their first free class, along with the two…read moreweeks of unlimited classes for $45, which is an amazing deal! Their instructors are very knowledgeable about different dance genres and their history. The facilities are clean and well-organized, and both locations have designated parking spots. The only downside is that it can get quite hot during classes, especially when we're moving quickly and there are many people. It would be even better if the windows were open or if there were fans to help circulate the air in addition to the AC. Overall, the instructors and classes are great--I can't wait to come back for more!

Elena at LaVida Dance Studio is amazing! My husband and I booked the silver wedding dance and it…read morewas one of the best decisions we made for our wedding planning. Elena worked with us to choreograph a beautiful routine to the song we picked. The studio was clean with easy parking spot. Elena was always on time, professional, and so easy to work with. She helped us record videos of our dance so we can practice at home.

My 3-year-old daughter genuinely enjoyed her class, and her instructor was kind and wonderful with…read moreher. Unfortunately, our experience with the front desk was completely different. Before enrolling, I specifically asked what would happen if my daughter had a hard time adjusting. I was encouraged to register and pay $209. The "official class uniform" was mentioned only as part of a complimentary Starter Package. At no point during our registration conversation was I clearly told that wearing the uniform was mandatory, or that not wearing it could affect my daughter's ability to remain in the program. Today, my daughter simply did not want to wear their uniform. She otherwise enjoyed the class and had a positive experience with her instructor. When I tried to discuss the uniform situation with the front desk staff member with short blonde hair, I was told they could not "make an exception" and that my daughter might not be able to continue in the program. She then began questioning my daughter's behavior and said: "Maybe she needs to see the doctor." She was talking about a 3-year-old child who simply did not want to wear a particular uniform. That crossed a line for me. A front desk employee at a children's dance studio is not in a position to make comments like this about a young child based on a brief interaction. If there is a mandatory uniform policy, communicate it clearly before enrollment and explain it professionally. If there is a genuine concern about a child, communicate it respectfully to the parent. Suggesting that a three-year-old may need to "see the doctor" because she did not want to wear a particular uniform was inappropriate, judgmental, and deeply disrespectful. To be very clear: this review is not about having to wear a uniform. We are perfectly capable of following a uniform policy. The issue is that the mandatory requirement and potential consequences were not clearly communicated to us during enrollment, and a simple conversation about my 3-year-old not wanting to wear the uniform somehow turned into my child being judged and told she may need to see a doctor. What makes this especially disappointing is that my daughter genuinely liked her teacher and enjoyed the class. We came in excited about continuing and left feeling judged and unwelcome. Parents should be able to bring their young children to a dance studio without worrying that normal adjustment difficulties or clothing preferences will result in their child being labeled or judged by front desk staff. No parent should leave a children's dance class feeling this way.

Great academy to get kids in acting, singing and theater! The teacher Kelly was high energy and…read moremanaged kids really well. My daughter was always excited to go there. Total value for money! I will enroll my kids for next batch most likely (schedule permitting)

I arrived on the scene not knowing what to expect. I am a huge theater fan, a huge frozen fan and I…read morelove seeing how different places handle their birthday party offerings. The Scene I was a guest here for a five year old girls birthday from 1-3 PM. The child's class was invited and it was a mix of girls and boys. The format was, sit in a circle, introduce each other, start practicing lyrics and gestures to a song. Kids all go to the bathroom as a group. Eat Pizza / Fruit / Cake. Parents stand in a line behind a table. Performance of two songs. Some observations: Some kids were warmer uppers, like mine. They suggested I could sit in the circle with my kiddo to help her get acclimated. We were 6 minutes late. I did sit for a bit, but had to move to a chair. I did suggest my kid go and talk to a teacher and that seemed to help. There were two boys who kept playing outside the circle and not paying attention and following the rules. I was a bit bothered by this and am not sure what should have happened. 1. I wondered why the parents weren't encouraging their kids to participate. Was it because they were boys? And boys don't need to participate and follow instructions? 2. Why weren't the teachers trying to encourage the boys to participate? Were they assuming that because this was Disney princesses they wouldn't want to? All in all, I can't see everyone ignoring two girls not paying attention and doing their own thing and distracting the group. I feel like boys should be looked after and encouraged just as much as girls. While yes, the parents should have maybe done something, in situations like this, I try not to jump in, and assume the people who are being paid to run a two our event can work to include everyone. Loved that they had all of the kids go to the bathroom. Smart. One of the teachers seemed new, and didn't quite know the songs, she was looking at the more experienced teacher most of the time for guidance. I could see this made the students not know if they should look at her, or look at the obvious leader. Thought they could have done one dress rehearsal before showing the parents. Only one boy participated out of a group of aprox 25. 5-6 boys stood there. To me, this is a failure of inclusion.

Family oriented caring environment. Coaches that actually care for your dancers wellbeing. Gotta…read moredance believes in creating and supporting well rounded fed dancers. This is what you want for your dancer.

I'm so surprised there isn't a review for Gotta Dance judging how packed the children's dance…read moreclasses are here on weekends. I found out about Gotta Dance from a parents board at work with many fellow mums recommending this for children's dance classes. We've had our daughter in a tap/ballet class for the last three months and are so impressed! Our five year old loves it with a warm teacher and sweet classmates. She used to dread the ballet classes we had her in Portland before we moved (unfortunately the teacher there didn't like kids) but eagerly gets ready on Saturday mornings for class! They offer summer camps as well (which she is looking forward to this summer).

My daughter said she wanted to be a ballerina so I enrolled her in ballet classes. My daughter is 5…read morewith no dance experience. First impressions, the teacher is patient, loving, positive, uses three languages (French, Russian and English) and gives the class time to get their yah yah's out. From beginning to end, the emphasis on stretching and preparation worked with the rest of a wonderfully basic, clear and inspiring lesson. Whether or not my daughter falls in love with ballet, this is a great studio and curriculum.

Love the studio, and love the instructors more. My daughter has had an excellent experience, and…read morehigh-level of instruction at KKSD, learning ballet, modern, and national (folk) dance in primarily the Armenian and Russian tradition. We joined this school in 2018 after trying several other studios, which all got a thumbs down from my discerning daughter, who was very clear that she didn't want to participate in dance recitals with little girls in too much makeup and explosions of glitter, bows, and over-bedazzled costumes (just not her cup of tea). She wanted a serious, yet fun studio, and KKSD is it. From day one this has been my daughter's happy place. She has made great dance friends, and has felt well supported in her passion for learning many types of dance. The families here are wonderful. Miss Karina is a serious instructor, who doesn't over-praise during class, but is also very loving and encouraging. Her twice a year dance performances at Meydenbauer Center are very well choreographed and professional. The costumes are beautiful, elegant and tasteful. The performers look fantastic, yet age appropriate, and get wonderful stage experience to build performance confidence naturally. We will continue to be part of this studio as long as possible, and in the new year I will start taking adult ballet as well. I'm excited to start. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS STUDIO!

We can not say enough wonderful things about Oleg, his group of guitarist and the New Age Flamenco…read moregroup who played at our daughter's rehearsal dinner. They were classy, so friendly and played the most magical music- it set the right tone for the evening. I would highly recommend the group for your next event!

Oleg and crew played at our wedding and it was amazing! Oleg was fantastic to work with - easy to…read morecommunicate with, on time, and professional. Given our venue (the aquarium), Oleg had to setup 2 different sound systems, one for the cocktail hour and one for the reception, and he took care of all of it. The music that they played was beautiful and a highlight of our wedding reception. We would highly recommend Oleg and his team to play at your wedding, party, or gathering.

We love to visit here and see what's next for this very capable staff and actors! Recently saw The…read moreMousetrap and we all loved it. Can't wait to see the next Pemberly episode, as we really enjoyed last year's take on Jane Austen's characters. It's so nice to have a local theater and see live performances right here! Bravo! Gerri and Dean Tyler

"Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie was full house and younger crowd, too…read more This was one of the best in this season and I cannot wait for the next one.

I just started going here consistently and I LOVE IT! I really don't enjoy cardio but I feel like…read morethese classes totally trick me into loving it, plus getting strength in alone the way. The class formats are really fun-lots of variety and each week builds on previous classes so you feel like you're learning and getting the hang of things after a week or two. Walking into the studio is also just FUN- so inclusive, fun music and lights, and super supportive instructors. My favorite classes are Bands with Elise and Dance with Chris! I feel like even after 2 weeks of consistency I already feel like my endurance is improving and I was able to advance to a more challenging resistance band in the Bands class. Looking forward to seeing results once I keep up the consistency!

Well, I'm clearly in the minority here with my overall feelings of AKT. I think AKT can be a great…read moreplace to work out depending on your expectations. I went to my first class a few weeks ago and this was the first fitness class that I thought about walking out before it ended. Don't get me wrong, the studio is awesome and has a nice vibe - the staff is super friendly as well. But this didn't feel like dancing...it was more like...how would I describe it... choreographed fitness steps for suburban housewives with no rhythm. Ah, there we go. Instructions were super fast and hard to follow, the music didn't match the vibe of the dance.... ie: attempting to dance hip hop style to a Jackson 5 song. (I use the term hip hop style loosely because I *think* that's what they were aiming for.) I'm glad I went though..I'd been wanting to try AKT for a while but learned it was not for me. I think this could be a great place for a specific demographic, though.