If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the sexy, sultry Argentine tango...this is the place to…read morelearn. Don't confuse this with ballroom tango.....and this dance is not for people with space issues. Argentine tango is danced in a "close embrace". So bring breath mints and wear deodorant. I've taken tango classes at several locations and found that Alex does an excellent job of teaching this dance, and explaining the nuances of the tango. There are quite a few beginning classes here to choose from. (If you love Argentine tango there is opportunity to dance every night of the week in Portland!)

This has to be one of the coolest spots in Portland. I cannot believe I'm only the second person to…read morewrite a review, but tangueros seem to spend every spare moment either practicing or talking about shoes, so maybe they just haven't gotten around to it yet. For Tango, this is the place. Many (if not all) of Portland's best dancers can be seen here and the floor energy on a good night feels like it's coming up from the floorboards. If you dance tango, you need to go here. Alex Krebs (the owner) creates a really great ambiance and has weekly classes for those who want to learn Argentine Tango. But, as the other reviewer stated, this is a dance in close embrace, so you'll be spending time in close contact with other people's body. Be prepared!

Before the Foster corridor between 50th and 70th was cool, some artists bought an old building as a…read morelive work space. Their work is making dance and making performance. I know them and have been to many events in the space. One of the owners is Portland's top lighting designer for performances in our high end performing arts theaters. The partner is a modern dancer who worked in New York with the best. The space has a great dance floor, and there is a small garden which is sometimes open for events. The rental rates are very reasonable, for rehersal or for a show. The space is wheelchair accessible. They publish a monthly email newsletter of modern dance events covering the whole city, including competing spaces. Subscribe!! Yes, how the space is laid out for performances with respect to bathrooms is not what you would find at the Schnitz. It's an old low budget church. That's why 4 stars vs 5. This is a DIY space, but hey, they have a great floor! That DIY attitude, graciousness to performers, and their outreach to all comer performers outweighs not being fancy, by far. Their Cabaret Boris & Natasha series and Alembic are examples of making a show accessible to all performers. So if you are a performer, keep them in mind, including for rehearsal space. And if you have movement artists visiting Portland who want a large rehearsal space, they have lovely short term lodging by their garden. Performance Art NW is a good space for Portlanders interested in modern dance to track by their email newsletter and website. The creators are lovely and the audience is too. They have many special events a month!

A friend and I took a few yoga classes here, and I just recently attended a dance performance with…read moreanother friend. Since I'm reviewing the space and not the class or the performance, I'm gonna stick with (some might say dwell on) some fairly pedantic details. The place is supposedly an old church, but seems a bit more like an old high school gymnasium. One big main room, with a bathroom/kitchen/utility space tucked into the side. You enter via a ramp, and it's not entirely clear that you're really supposed to be there. But it's fine, really, it's fine, just go in already. As a yoga studio, it works pretty well. Lots of floor, smallish enough to be intimate without seeming crowded. I'd always wondered how it would work as a performance space. The answer is: hmmm... maybe not great. There are a few ways a person imagines configuring this space, but the way they had it was a bunch of metal folding chairs (the lucky people got cushions) spread across a few seemingly randomly-placed stadium-style risers. The entrance and performance area were on the same side, which made for a bit of awkwardness when it came time to leave. The restroom was also on the performance side, so it was good that the performance was short. The lighting was nice. The sound quality was great. The place has potential. But it seemed like a more appropriate practice space than actual venue. If you need a space on the SE side for a private event or show... I'm not sure if they rent it out, to be honest. But I can easily imagine high school dance wallflowers dutifully drinking their punch and covertly teasing broccoli from their braces along the edges in here. Maybe it was their ghosts that made me a little bit uneasy.

A truly incredible three days of working my tail off with the talented teacher and performer,…read moreEmilio Ochando! Being live and in-person with Laura Onizuka and Experience Flamenco after a very long 2-1/2 years meant so much, and I am so grateful to her for bringing Emilio back to Portland to teach and perform. The other dancers were so lovely, welcoming, and talented, making my trip from Sonoma County one I won't forget. Gracias!!!

I experienced Flamenco classes with Laura Onizuka online during the lockdown, And it has been a…read moremind saver, I learned a lot in flamenco dance, but especially I learned how to be relaxed in participating to the class, Laura is an amazing teacher and dancer, friendly and very reliable, competent in the field and passionate in sharing the beautiful way of dancing, if I lived in Portland I would take many classes with her, now she offers online flamenco dance classes with a great variety of options, WoW Laura made learning long distance flamenco very pleasant and methodical because she cares for her students by sending video clips of her teaching so us students and dancer can review, this is so motivating! Thank you Laura

Our son goes to Dance with Joy's summer camp (they have camps for most school breaks) and I can't…read morerave enough about how much he and we love it! Everyone is so sweet and thoughtful. My son has been to several other camps and he is adamant that he only wants to go to Dance with Joy! He's as sensitive soul and feels right at home there. Best kids camp ever!

I took one of my first dance classes with Rachel 18 years ago. She sparked my interest in tango and…read moreI haven't stopped dancing since. In addition to being accomplished in many forms of dance, she goes above and beyond to foster community and make sure everyone feels welcome.

I'm 13 and as a student the classes are very fun and educating…read more I made many friends.

I want to thank Portland Metro Arts for what they offer to our community. Great venue, talented…read moreartists and comfortable setting. However, last night, "our fun girls night out" turned serious and even reached uncomfortable at the showing of "Geezers Gone Wild" What is advertised to be a "fun and entertaining" production turned personal and political, making the entire audience sit in silence as the artists pushed their private and political views. I would not recommend this show to anyone. If I wanted to be part of a protest, I would have joined the rally taking place in downtown Portland. I paid for tickets to an event that promised to make us laugh. I must say, I was very disappointed and talking to others around me, I wasn't alone. I do, however, want to give the artists credit as they are all extremely musically talented, they just picked the wrong time to protest or push their views and thoughts on the audience. Definitely not enjoyable! If you're looking for a fun night out, skip "Geezers Gone Wild" The Portland Metro Arts facility is in a great location and offers a great venue, give it a try once this current production is done.

The pool and hot tub have been closed for nearly 3 months. Management should get them…read moreoperational. Also, how can you have a Sauna without steam. Looks like the heating element can take water.

LA Fitness in SE Portland. It caters to a very large area and can become busy- especially the pool…read morearea. Everything is on one level. Their sauna goes in and out every other week. Basketball court , kids club. Racquet ball courts. I don't think there is a juice bar. Relatively clean.

I did my first barre class, the signature 45 with Amy and it was amazing. It was such a challenging…read moreworkout but the energy was so fun and welcoming and I felt so strong after!! This location was lovely too and it was easy to find street parking!! Such kind staff as well!

I took my first ever barre class at this location and enjoyed it! The staff was very welcoming and…read moreit felt like there was a great sense of community there. Upon first walking in, the receptionist was very friendly and introduced me to my instructor, who then gave me a brief tour of the studio and showed me the space she reserved for me in class (already prepped with a towel, resistance band, and a core ball). Christa was a great, enthusiastic instructor for the Signature 60 class. The class itself was a good workout that combines cardio, strength, and mindfulness. My only complaint is that the class was quite full! Although everyone had enough space to comfortably move during the strength and cardio segments on the floor, it was pretty crowded. I couldn't extend my arms while laying down on the mat during the core segment without touching the people on either side of me, preventing me from deepening my stretches.

I don't know why this studio isn't rated number one. I have been working out here for 20 years,…read moreand it is the best. The instructors are all well trained and encouraging. The equipment is better quality than you will find in other studios in our area. I especially appreciate that my one paid private or duo class each week gets me into mat classes at no extra charge. I also can work out independently using whatever equipment is available. In the last few years I have focussed on gyrotonics which I enjoy even more than Pilates. I can't recomment Reform highly enough.

Things I love about Reform in no particular order: 1. They…read morework with people that have a wide range of experience and confidence levels, body types, and abilities. 2. The staff are consistently professional, creative, and dedicated to improving your skill level and body needs. 3. They give back to the community in a variety of ways. 4. They promote a relaxing yet motivating environment. 5. They have met my physical needs when recovering from an accident, going through cancer treatment, and provided a place where I could focus on self-care through Pilates, Gyro, massage, yoga, and Alexander work. Amazing place!