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!

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.

Very disorganized. They really need to have a team meeting or something to get everyone on the same…read morepage. My daughter had to miss the recital because she was ill and it took months to get her costume. Every time I called, I was told that the owner would call me back. This didn't happen, so I decided to send email so that I had proof. I just wanted a costume that I paid over $100 for! When the owner finally contaxted me, I was told that everything from the recital was still in a trailer or attic and they needed to go through it. Hmmmm ok. It took MONTHS before they finally had the costume for me. So ridiculous. I should also mention that the Puyallup location I so gross! Dirty facility. Parents let their babies and toddlers run all over the place and leave trash. I couldn't believe it. No one asks them to be polite and stop talking inappropriately and loudly. It smells like dirty diapers. "Regulars" are dropped off and treat the facility like a dumpster. Yuck. Classes always started late as well.

Where are the "0 star" or even negative reviews. I am not going to say much, other than I just read…read morethrough the negative reviews below and very much agree with what everyone said. The positive reviews must be from people who haven't been there long or something. My daughter danced there for 4 years and she loved it except for the last year and a half, which luckily was Covid so she had an easy way out. She was tired of being bullied and yelled at by coaches the owner. If you think I'm kidding, read the reviews below. This is not how our children should be treated. In addition to the unorganization, the "business model" is brilliant, for the owners, not the customer. They get your credit card and charge away. there's no possible way to track all the fees and charges and I believe it's that way by design. Just a complete mess. Stay away!!

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!!

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.

In 2012 I desperately needed a new outlet for stress, and an activity or hobby that I could do on…read moremy own. I was slightly firmilar with pole fitness and thought it would be fun to try out. I called The Toy Box and the spoke with the owner. She invited me to the studio the following week to try out a class & ask all the questions I needed. When I arrived I was greeted by the owner who instructs all the classes. The other women in the class greeted me too, and they all were encouraging and welcoming. The prices for classes were affordable. I signed up for 4 classes a month (once a week). That was 2 years ago and I still look forward to going to my weekly class at the Toy Box. You can sign up for multiple classes a week. The studio does not have windows and is private. Students are on their own pole for the whole hour. Classes are limted to 7 students Due to small classes the instructor is able to provide one on one instruction. Classes focus on teaching the sport of pole dance with a focus on acrobatics on a verticle pole. Individual instruction is given based on a students level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The instructor and other students are encouraging. The other women in the classes are fun supportive and at times silly. I had hardly no upper body strength and absolutely no formal dance or gynamstic ability when I walked into the studio my first day. The instructor started me with the basics, gave me tips on what I was doing in error and making moves more difficult for myself, and encouraged me. Through pole fitness I gained muscle tone, strenght, flexibility, confidence (it feels incredible when you are able to master a challenging move and do combos). I also gained friends and a sense of empowerment. The studio has offered special event workshops that are in addition to classes for students who are interested. These workshops are at the Toy Box and hosted by Pole Fitness Champions. The most recent being Veronica Solimano and Natasha Wang (have you youtubed these women, wow!). The classes here are great for anyone who wants to learn pole fitness, improve skills they may already have and be in a supportive fun enviornment.

Any smart business owner would take the criticism and try to change the issues- not deny they ever…read moreexisted! My stars are lowering even more because the owner cannot take criticism well based on my review. Now she is claiming that I had never taken a class with her. My original review was how I felt and how I still do feel about my experience with Kristen and her ToyGarage as a paying customer. Do not let her fool you into the whole "pity me, everyone is out to get me" act. Also, if you do decide to check it out. Do not join the "dance team." She will try to get you to buy matching lingerie with everyone so she can make more of a profit off of you. Not to mention, not everyone is very comfortable wearing lingerie at public events! This is suppose to be a sport... not a strip club :)

We watched the Haunted Ballet and it was the perfect Halloween event. The performances were short…read moreand sweet. They invited the kids to sit up front which was nice since there is no stadium seating. My 3yo was very engaged. At the end they encouraged the kids to come and have a dance party with the Ballet cast. It was great. I might make this a yearly tradition! The theatre was intimate, charming, and clean. The staff was friendly. I would definitely come again.

Oh so bad every way. For the price we paid (80.00 per ticket) we thought we were getting a…read moreprofessional production. Nope. It's a children's recital and the children were not very well rehearsed. The costumes were so cheap and the set was very bland. It's a Christmas party! Decorate and dress up! And teach the children how to dance! My granddaughter, who is one, loves live production. She is enthralled. O bought tix for me, my daughter and my son-in-law and assumed she could sit on out laps. Nope. She needed her own 80.00 ticket. It was cheaply done, the dancers were terrible, and all I got was k owing I paid 240.00 for someone else's child's tuition while my son-in-law stayed on the lobby with my granddaughter. Expensive lesson. ​​​

Wonderful little ballet school. My daughter adores the teacher and has so much fun learning…read more Definitely wish the waiting area was a little more comfortable, definitely in need of an update. Nevertheless what's more important is the ballet and we definitely love it here.

I've been dancing here for the past 13 years. This school is small, meaning you get plenty of…read morequality instruction and time, not just another person in a large class. The instructor has over 35 years of instruction experience and is very kind and patient. The class atmosphere is very welcoming to anyone, never do you feel pushed beyond your limits or feel like your competing against other students. If you love classical ballet and always wanted to take classes, no matter what age, (really - there is a lady beyond her 60's in the adult classes), or body type, this is a great ballet school to learn.