I've been coming here every time I visit Seattle for work to get some dancing in -- they're an…read moreinstitution of the dance scene in the city and I'm sad that they're shutting down soon. Love the place, and hope the dance organizers get new spots -- the people congregating here are a gem to the greater Seattle community.

Come dance the night away with us! What a cool place to learn a little bit of Salsa and dance till…read morethe AM's. I've only been here on Saturdays for their Social Dance. It's always a good time. They teach a little 1 hour lesson from 8:30 to 9:30 and then open up the dance floor until 2 AM. You can learn some basic steps to get your started but don't expect to know Salsa after one mini lesson. :) As a follow, it was enough to just have a good time that night. The later you come, the more veteran and experienced dancers you'll meet. Many beginners come dance for the first hour or so and then leave. On Saturdays, the Bachata room is also open down the hall. A much smaller room but that's enough. The entrance fee of $20 gets you into both rooms. (Intro lesson is $5 extra). It's great being able to go back & forth between the rooms. There is a bar that you can buy drinks. You are allowed to bring your own water bottles but you have to leave it up at the front entrance because they don't allow you to bring your own bottles in due to the bar. Sometimes they even have performances from dance groups on Saturday nights. They also have practice sessions on weeknights that you can join and check out. With what little dance experience I've had over the last 2 months, Century definitely feels like "the place to be" if you want to dance the night away. Because of that though, Saturday Socials feels more like a show/a place to show off rather than a place to practice so just be prepared for that kind of atmosphere. Parking can be difficult since it's Cap Hill. Most people park at the parking garage down the street. **I'm not going to fault Century for this but this is something for women to take note of - not all men here are as respectful as you'd want them to be. Watch out for their hands and unwanted advances. Sometimes you really have to set your boundaries clearly because some people will def. take advantage of a friendly dancer.**

If you're on the fence about taking dance lessons before your wedding--do it! Catherine was an…read moreabsolute joy to work with and made the whole experience so fun. Neither of us are dancers, and we were nervous about being in the spotlight, but our first dance turned out to be one of the most special moments of the night. Our guests raved about it, and my husband even impressed his mom with his new skills. We couldn't be more grateful--thank you for everything, Catherine!

My husband and I got married in mid-May 2024. I always dreamt of doing a choreographed dance at my…read morewedding, so we decided to give it a shot. We weren't sure how to begin, so we went to Groupon to begin our search. After finding Abayas' Ballroom, we walked into the studio and met with the fabulous Catherine. We were nervous but she welcomed us with bright and gentle energy. My husband is a guy who never took dance classes but enjoyed moving to the beat. I am a gal who has a minimal dance background and a habit of wanting to lead. Sharing this with Catherine didn't phase her. She adapted her instruction to our experience and learning styles and I could tell she wanted us to believe in ourselves. The most beautiful thing about Catherine and FJ is they don't have cookie-cutter choreography for any of their couples. They dig deep, listen to your story, learn your personality and help you tell your story through dance. FJ wasn't our instructor, but he was so friendly and encouraging, and we got to witness a few times how he teaches his students as well. You will be in equally adept hands with either Catherine or FJ. We requested more sessions because we felt a strong connection with Catherine. She is kind and honest, determined and mindful. She celebrates growth and inspires confidence. I learned to give up the reins and my husband learned to take the lead and immerse himself in the dance. We fell even deeper in love with one another through this intimate shared experience. We were very confident and excited to share our performance with our loved ones. Everyone was so surprised and it was a beautiful addition to our special day. We can't thank Catherine enough for all she has done for us.

Multiple days a week, from about 11:00 pm until after midnight, the people leave through the back…read moredoor, allowing it to SLAM shut. There is a man who lives on the first floor, right outside the doors, who is a senior with disabilities. I am on the third floor, and every time they wake me up. I've asked the dance studio to please deal with this problem, but they simply ignore me. Sometimes people stand outside laughing and talking as well. There is a quite simple solution: exit the front door after 10 pm. I have multiple videos of this happening.

I went here for my first dance lesson outside of college (because of covid, this was over a year…read moreago!) for the Hip Hop I/II lesson that took place around lunchtime of Sunday. Although the instructor was a substitute, I felt the quality of the lesson was not diminished at all. Pace of the lesson is beginner friendly, and even though it took me the first half of the hour to adjust and remember the vibe of dancing, I was still able to pick up the fundamentals and feel confident in myself dancing a few 8 counts at the end without hesitation. I had a great time, even with the fact that the class was really small (about 6 people), as it normally feels a bit intimidating for me to dance in small groups, at least for now. The only issue for me is the commute as I don't have a car to commute from downtown Seattle, but whenever my friend with a car wants to do more dance lessons, this will certainly be the first place I will think of! Besides, this is one of my coworkers go-to dance studio in the past before he moved closer to the city, and he has mentioned that before covid, some lessons are so popular you have to pay in advance to secure a spot!

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!

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.

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.

The most amazing school for dance. My daughter has been dancing there for over 8 years and is now…read morein their pre-professional program. The instructors work really hard to make sure the students learn safely, confidently, in an inclusive environment.

This is a really cool little studio in Madrona. It feels somewhat like a high school gym but its…read morehome to Spectrum Dance, a respectable local dance troupe that one of my friends is in. The theater area/practice area upstairs is really small and intimate. I went for one of their performances half expecting to be bored out of my mind like at a ballet. Spectrum's modern dance is much more interesting and the routines often have provocative, sexually charged themes. The pieces kept me fairly engaged through the performance. They also have more interesting costumes than the ballet.

Ever wanted to learn Bhangra? Or just want to have fun learning a new dance style while getting…read moreyour workout on? If yes, you've got to take Bhangra classes here! This is a small dance studio packed with amazing instructors that are passionate about Bhangra and teaching you the proper authentic moves while having fun. The owner's (Harmeet and his crew) love for Bhangra and attitude is contagious! Classes, Cost & Parking: - 1 class per week, $65 per month or $150 per quarter (3 months) - Classes for all levels (Beginner to advanced) - Classes for all age ranges (kids to adults) - Classes for any schedule (day/evening/weekends) - Tons of free parking - 1 free trial class What makes this place great: - 2-4 instructors in every class so you get lots of attention - Instructors teach you authentic moves and they make the class fun! - They have a SoundCloud with songs you can practice with called Apna Bhangra Club - Instructors sends videos after class so you can practice - Awesome workout (kicks my butt every single time) I drive 1/2 hour just for this class and it's absolutely worth it. It's my dream to learn how to dance but I've always been intimadated by dance. They make me comfortable enough to start dancing Bhangra! Heads-up: The website isn't up to date, I'd recommend calling to find the current schedule.

From the owner: ABC Dance Center brings people of all ages together to learn Bhangra and have a great time. Based…read morein Renton and always welcoming new students so come sign up!

They communicate by text and keep late hours…read more I went to one private lesson. They were very much rushing me to get into a group class even when I said I wasn't feeling well. Getting a text at 10 pm at night when it's not an emergency is ridiculous. I should have read the reviews here first.

If you want to have your love of dance fostered and turned into a burning passion, come here and…read morelearn from all of the delightful teachers!

I recently moved to Seattle and wanted to pursue my passion in dancing. I have been a trainer…read moredancer from last 15 years and have performed in over 150+ stage shows. I have also won several accolades including Shamak Davar's best dancer award in 2009. So, you can trust me when you see my review. Tripti, who owns Mishika dance academy is the best dance chroeographer by far in Seattle. I needed a teacher who is great in her dance moves, expressions and energy levels. And i got all that at her class. She evn teaches students who have less dancing skills and within 4 classes, you will notice that you have become dance connoisseurs. Within a month i got to perform in 2 of her major dance shows that had over 300+ crowd. If you are looking to be on stage, then join her performance group. And if you just want to learn dancing, then that is the perfect place to become dancing champions. She is very patient and she will teach you the step until you do not get it right. The best part is she records all of her class videos so you get to see what you did wrong or where you need improvement. Dancing is an art where you need to have high energy level, be graceful and display expressions and in her academy you will lean all of that. She enjoys dance and makes sure you enjoy it too. Love it! I would highly recommend joining Mishika dance academy and east or west, Tripti is the best :)

From the owner: Mishika Dance Academy offers a wide range of Bollywood Dance Styles that comprises of Indian Semi…read moreClassical, folk and Western Dance moves. The dances are a fusion of traditional and classical indian dances with the influence of some jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. Timing and Rhythm, engery,expressions and sharp controlled expressive movements are the important elements of Bollywood Dancing! At MDA we believe in enjoying the feel of Dance

They moved to a lovely new location, so I am increasing the number of stars. This was a positive…read moreexperience for our family.

Absolutely love some of the ballet teachers here, but the studios are poorly maintained and there's…read moreno air conditioning in the spring/summer--which caused multiple students in evening classes last year to get heat stroke and stop coming to classes, including myself. The floors are just so dirty and chewed up lately, plus with the warmer weather picking up again, I'm seriously considering changing studios.