Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt!…read more My daughter is 14 now and has been going to IBA since she was 3 or 4 years old. It is one of the premier dance academies in the area with amazing dance teachers! My daughter started in the little girls class, progressed to intermediate, went on pointe when she was 11, and has been enrolled in the pre-professional program. Not only has she learned a beautiful art form, but the classes also keep her in great physical shape, giving her a drive and a goal to strive towards. She's also made some amazing friendships along the way. Even in the young 4/5/6 year old classes, she was learning ballet but in a fun way. IBA encourages even the youngest dancers to have good technique and a good foundation, but also making dance fun and enjoyable. IBA even has a children's production every year to ensure even the youngest dancers have a chance to get on stage and experience that magic under the stage lights. Yes, IBA does have expectations for ALL their girls including the younger ones - simple expectations of having a neat bun, appropriate attire and a good attitude. Expectations that are something the girls will need to be prepared for later on as they get older whether in dance (at any academy!) or simply in life. Some expectations also include volunteering in the shows if your child is in it, even the older girls, us parents are required to put in our time. The expectations for both the children and adults are laid out explicitly ahead of time and its not the fault of IBA should someone not adhere to those. I highly recommend IBA - smaller class size so more individualized attention and teaching, solid foundation for classical Vaganova style dance with emphasis on encouraging a well-rounded dance background so they offer classes in other dance disciplines like jazz, contemporary, character, flamenco, modern.

Do NOT send your kids to this place. The staff are abusive and they care more about maxing your…read morepayments than nourishing your kids. I realize this after 1.5 year and I deeply regret it. My 6yr old daughter was talented but no longer willing to go to any dance class. The school makes the money for sure. The school and teachers repeatedly pressured kids directly during classes about how their hair buns are badly done. I only found it out later after my daughter said afraid going to class because of stress and low confidence about her appearance! This is toxic at the next level. The front office manager Shannon is worse and she threatened that they could send kids out of the classroom if they don't do perfect hair and dress. To confess, I'm a single dad trying my best with hairs, but they obviously don't give a crap about kids or parents but their authority and your payments. Yes, the school still keeps my full payment despite my daughter dropping out mid year because of stress caused by them. I can't do nothing more about it. Don't let your kid and yourself go through this. Try another school. I can share a lot more, like forcing us to buy expensive dress from their store only good for a single use in performance, making up facts to defend their problems, and blaming us for missing practice knowing because of my daughter's birthday.

Super fun place to dance and learn. Rico and Emmy are inspiring and keep things fun all while doing…read morea great job teaching.

Samantha and Johnny are great instructors, very patient and talented. I've taken salsa lessons…read morebefore, but not learned as quickly and easily. They keep the class high energy and active.

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!

My son goes to the teen hip-hop class and he really loves it here. The staff and the teachers are…read moreawesome and they are so supportive and kind. The waiting room is always clean and the staff periodically cleans the floors and bathrooms. They really do a good job at keeping things clean and orderly here for the students and parents. They do screen out the windows to the practice rooms, so it's difficult to see inside so the students have some privacy when learning their choreography, which I know my son finds comforting. He's more on the shy side and he gets self-conscious when we watch him practicing or learning the choreography. I feel like here, they bring out the confidence in him. Even though he's a little ashamed to show us his dance routine sometimes, he really enjoys dancing and never wants to miss a class. We even had to adjust his Taekwondo schedule so he can make it to dance class. I definitely recommend Eastside dance for kids and adults who want to learn to dance. If I have time, maybe I'll give it a go. Update: Our friend's son wanted to try hip-hop and he tried out the kid's class. He really enjoyed it! He said he definitely wants to sign up for the class and he's joining the Eastside Dance Family! YAY!

This studio is home to the most welcoming community and an incredible dance experience. Attending…read moretheir fitness and choreography classes brings me so much joy--every session is filled with laughter and fun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet like me, you'll feel right at home. The instructors create such a supportive atmosphere and are genuinely nice humans you want to hang out with. I can't recommend this place enough!

Hashtag Dance is a great place to unwind yourself after a busy day. Ajit and Sruthi are not only…read moreexceptional instructors but also genuinely wonderful individuals. A great place where you feel welcome and comfortable with a large supportive community.What more could you ask for than a place where you can improve your cardio fitness while having tons of fun grooving to music!!

We can't say enough good things about Dakota, Alexa, and the entire team at Arthur Murray Bellevue!…read moreWe came to them with absolutely no dance experience, hoping to prepare for our wedding's first dance. After just six lessons, we felt incredibly confident and excited. The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made every lesson fun. They took the time to understand our goals and helped us create a beautiful dance that felt natural and authentic to us. Thanks to them, our first dance was one of the most memorable moments of our wedding. We highly recommend this studio to any couple looking to create a memorable first dance!

Even though I gave the business a 1 star review. Christina and Latoya have 5 star teacher ratings …read more WARNING!!! I "hurt" Bellevue Arthur Murray's feelings upon asking Mayson Carroll not to sell me a Medal Ball ticket during my $188, 40 minute private that comes out to $4.70 per minute. Hurt feelings doesn't allow a business to almost rob you of $752. Defamation and slander of an individual's name is illegal. In some states theft of $750 or more is considered a felony not just a misdemeanor. White collar crime, petty theft, embezzlement of consumer money, fraud and miss use/abuse of business customer's credit/debit card information. Punishable by the law through fines and jail time.

The students' level here is quite mediocre, which makes the learning environment less effective. I…read morewould not recommend this school.

My daughter loves EBT! The teachers really get to know the kids and nuture their love for dance,…read morewhile working on fundamentals and offering new challenges to keep them strong and healthy. There's a focus on including everyone in productions and everyone is really positive.

My daughter has loved ballet here and we love teacher Amy! She is great and so well with all…read moredifferent types of personalities!

We love taking our daughter to Tutu school! Our teacher is Miss Amy and she makes ballet so fun and…read moreenchanting for our daughter. Highly recommend this dance studio.

Dave was a fantastic teacher. We booked 5 lessons with him for our wedding first dance and it was…read moreperfect by the time we finished! He took me from unable to pick up a beat to at least a competent dance partner for my wife. Highly recommend working the Rockin Horse!

Excellent instruction for beginner and more experienced line dancers. Learn the basic steps that…read moreapply to all dance. Dave Serfling is the best instructor I have found! Jimmi Serfling has helped extend the social aspects of line dancers creating with Dave and Terry, a camaraderie that is enjoyable and last for years. Friday night dances withhevery type of dance great people!

We had a ballet birthday party here (Magnolia location) for our 5 year old. Teacher Heather lead…read morethe class of kids, with a Frozen, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Chappell Roan leaning playlist, by request. Heather was warm and welcoming to all the new dancers, and soon had them engaged with games, movement and lots of playful ballet. A really nice and enthusiastic energy, even for the reluctant dancers. We had cupcakes and a bit more play, and it was a comfortable and easy environment for a great birthday party for young kids. Highly recommend for a birthday party!

Consistently great classes, and wonderful teachers. We most recently took intro to ballroom and it…read morewas not only an amazing class, but also affordable and a small class size. I can't say enough good things about Julia the instructor. She made us feel so comfortable and made things fun. I will absolutely be back to take another class from her!