I've been wanting to learn Argentine Tango for years. Finally, the stars aligned and I found…read moreBackstreet Tango in Tacoma using Google. The 'Absolute Beginners' class daytime scheduling options were most appealing (12 Noon on Saturdays or Sundays), as was the Groupon discount. Then to learn that Luis Perez is a master Tango instructor with an abundance of patience cinched the deal. My husband and I are retired. We needed something to engage our minds and move our feet. It's been very beneficial for us to venture outside of our comfort zone, commit to learning something new, and challenge our cognitive abilities. Our adult kids are looking forward to our 'recital.' Wish we had found Backstreet Tango decades sooner. Thankfully, Luis Perez has broken down the elements of this beautiful dance to make it understandable. Patti B.

This is a great place to learn Argentine Tango. Luis and Sumiko are patient, kind, and great at…read moreexplaining how to do the dance steps/concepts. I've been to classes where the instructors are great dancers but not good teachers. This is not the case at Backstreet Tango. The class prices are also very reasonable, and the atmosphere is relaxed. There isn't a better place to learn Argentine Tango in the area!

Have you ever seen dance mom's? Have you ever seen Scarface? This place is a great place for KIDS…read moreto dance. This is not a good place for parents. 96 percent of them are brown nosing fake arse liers. 3 percent make up the owners and staff. The last 1 percent are the parents who don't fall for ADA traps and are actually decent human beings. The staff only care about making as much money off you as they possibly can. Be sick too many times...fine Show up sick...fine Don't like kissing butt...fine (Unless you constantly brown nose the owners) Friendly advice...enroll your kid for dance..drop them off for class..then wait in your vehicle until your kid is done. Doing this will prolong your health and keep you away from becoming one of them, unless you like washing the stuff off your nose every night. You know!©

Know what you are signing up for…read more.. 1. A strict 2 class minimum policy We quickly found 2 classes on the same evening to be too much for my 6 yr old. I asked if I could move down to 1 class only, even offering to pay for 2 classes still, but was told no. 2. $250 registration fee is non-refundable (no exceptions) We canceled after 3 only sessions and asked twice for the owner's consideration of a refund or even partial refund, nope. This was especially frustrating seeing as the vast majority of the fee is for the Dec. and June recital costumes which we took part in neither. We were also forced to pay for a full 2nd month even when discussing the cancelation 10 days prior to the first month's close. Obnoxious. 3. Poor Communication You will need to speak up for just about anything you need: a first time visit tour, learning who your child's teach is or where their classroom is located, what class requirements are, etc., etc. 4. Waiting area is very unpleasant If you're a parent of a younger student and you'd like to stick around to watch your child learn, good luck. The dance studios are off limits and off-view to parents. You have to watch the classroom on a tv at the end of the hall that has a splitscreen of all 4 studios. There's only about 8 chairs total for all parents waiting for kids in class. When the older kids (teenagers) take a break they race around you screaming and being teenagers with no support from the office staff to be mindful of others/shared spaces. I found it very unwelcoming and unconducive to parents.

Amazing ballroom dance studio in the Tacoma area! The staff are very hospitable and easy to work…read morewith. The instructions are easy to follow and the energy inside the studio makes you feel like you're at home. Love to see a dance studio in the area with much better prices than other studios. Would definitely recommend visiting this place, but only if you plan to come back, because you won't want to leave.

I was introduced to this studio by someone who has been a student of Elizabeth's for several years,…read moreand I am so glad that they did! The space: very open, clean, well-lit and inviting. Big mirrors, lots of windows, gorgeous on sunny days! It can be a little tricky to find the first time out if you're not paying attention (6th is a little side road), but once you've been there it is easy to find again. Just remember to go all the way down to the end of 6th, it's on the right with a small side lot for guests to park in. The instructor: Elizabeth is a very intuitive instructor, good at giving encouragement while offering solid instruction and specific helpful tips for improvement and personal growth.

We LOVE KW Dance Studio! Miss Elizabeth is an amazing teacher and truly spends her time getting to…read moreknow each child. Our daughter loves class and leaves excited and full of energy... and the recitals are fantastically cute! I would HIGHLY recommend KW Dance Studio to anyone.

Truly loved it. I will be back. The teacher explained everything in a way I could understand. The…read moreworkout was so fun that I didn't even realize I was working out. Until I was pleasantly light sore the next day in my core! That was a first!

Lilith gets five stars for a great try out special, a completely online sign up with super easy…read morescheduling via Glofox, a great waitlist feature and superb customer service/instructors. The flexibility class was great and so are the other classes I've tried- even ones that were definitely above my skill level. They offer a wide range of time frames for classes. Classes are posted two weeks in advance and do fill up quick but you have a good chance of getting off the wait list. The owner Alyssa and the other instructor I've seen are both super encouraging and refused to let me give up/watch from the side lines and gave tips on how to adapt moves to my skill level. I especially appreciated it in a particular class where I didn't think I was physically capable of a particular move and was able to get it with some assistance. I'll definitely be back and I also love that the classes in a package don't expire, which is great since its hard for me to find classes that fit around my work schedule and other classes. The class sizes are great (8 max for most classes) and the students have all been supportive and friendly.

I love t-town swing! The people are incredibly kind, friendly, and fun to cut a rug with. The…read moreinstructors are also great and I love trying the different styles. The Latin series with Mari has finally managed to get me to *actually* look forward to a Monday. My only regret is that I didn't try dance classes sooner. Get thee to t-town swing!

T-town Swing was even better than I expected. Easy to find location, easy to find parking, nice…read morewood floors, just enough room to dance but not so big as to dilute the festive atmosphere, great music from a DJ that plays professional recordings that span a variety of styles while staying true to the roots of jazz, a sweet hostess, savory food and beverage, no cliques, no rockstars, and exceptionally good floorcraft (which is saying a lot coming from a tanguero). Sounds like I'm talking about a milonga, but no, this is actually a swing dance. If you live south of Seattle and like to dance to traditional jazz, this is the place to be on Thursday nights.

LOVE! My now 13…read moreyear old daughter has danced with Allegro since we moved to WA when she was 9 :) The atmosphere at Allegro is bustling and vibrant. We absolutely love the owner, staff, and teachers and communication with parents is excellent. I would recommend to those who are wanting to dance at any level from recreational to those with processional aspirations. My daughter has received top training and has had the most incredible teachers over the years!! She trains in every style offered and I fully believe she'd live at the studio if possible :D Additionally I recommend checking out their amazing competition team program. A BIG thing I love is that they offer sensory friendly performances and have a beautiful danceABLE program. I really don't feel there is anywhere else like Allegro in WA state. Thank you Allegro for being my daughter's home away from home.

We moved to Allegro this dance season from another local studio at the recommendation of a friend…read morewhen I expressed that we were looking for a studio that would push our daughter a little more than the one she was previously with. Allegro has been amazing! It feels like a family and second home for my daughter and there is so much room for her to grow with Allegro as she ages. Lovely teachers, the owner is always friendly and present and checks on the classes, students, and parents. We love it at Allegro and will be there for years to come.

Great place to learn and practice ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre for all ages and levels!read more

Go see the Nutcracker performance! Yesterday's was , awesome, excellent, very well done! These…read moreperformers really had their heart in it, what a great family event!! Go to their website for more info, tickets, all seats in the tahoma h.s. auditorium are good seats!!