My daughter came here for a preschool dance camp and had a fantastic time. The classes were…read morebeautifully tailored to her age group (I used to teach children's dance.... This was definitely legit). The staff bios are on the wall and they all have impressive qualifications. The classrooms and waiting areas are clean, uncluttered, brightly lit and adequately equipped. One feature i particularly liked was a "shoe recycling" bin.... Like a book exchange, toss in the ones you don't need anymore and help yourself to any you can use. Looking forward to trying out some regular classes!

Overall, this dance studio is a wonderful place to have your young dancer start dancing. My son…read moretakes tap here and he enjoys it! The studio is sandwiched between PC Restaurant and Five Guys with ample parking space where it is easy to get in and out. They provide a free trial class when you are unsure if the class is going to workout for your child. The school offers ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater and adult classes too. Their registration fee is minimal per family and class rates are competitive too. They welcome families every six weeks into the classroom for observation which is a great way to ask questions and connect with your child's teacher. Although, they do not have large observation windows, instructors often keep doors open (if it's not too loud in the waiting area) or are also open to have visitors upon request when families are concern about their child's class. Their website, quarterly newsletters and Facebook page keeps us informed with pertinent details about the studio and upcoming events. If your child loves to perform, this studio is the place to be as they give ample opportunities for your young dancer to perform in the community in their school's companies. One of the factors that I appreciate most at this school is that they seem to keep their faculty constant. Unlike other studios I have experienced in the past, turnovers were high and the staff seemed young and lack on teaching experience. Their faculty genuinely care about their students as individuals. The teachers are well versed in their craft and are educated both with higher education degrees and industry experience in national and international companies. If you have a budding dancer, Washington School of Dance starts as young as 18 months through adults.

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

Barre3 is the kind of workout that makes you want to show up. The classes are low-impact and…read morelegit--they build strength, improve balance and flexibility, and seriously activate those deep core and pelvic floor muscles. The instructors are knowledgeable, the Mill Creek studio is welcoming, and the community is genuinely supportive. Whether you're new to barre or a longtime fan, this is the kind of workout that keeps you coming back--stronger every time.

Lovely barre studio and all staff is very friendly and professional. The owner is amazing at…read morecommunicating with all her new students and making sure they are getting their workout needs suited. I took 3 barre classes with different instructors before I left for vacation & loved each of them. Shay's was my favorite! Perfect light-medium intensity workout that still gets your muscles burning.

We just finished our ninth year here at the studio and continue to love it as much as we always…read morehave. All the teachers are fabulous. The community and friendships are like nothing else. And my kids have developed so many dance skills. We all love it here.

My daughter and I took a parent and child class during the summer and she loved it so much that I…read moredecided to enroll her for the year. The staff is wonderful and very kind.

The studio has really been a place where I have seen so many dancers of all ages flourish! The…read moredirector, Miss Jessi, specifically keeps class sizes smaller to allow dancers to get that one on one attention that really allows students to feel seen and grow into their full potential. All of the instructors are still professionals who work in the industry and I have gotten to not only see their students perform but the instructors perform as well! I've made life long friends woth others parents here at the studio and I couldn't recommend them enough for families looking to find their forever dance home!

My daughter started here in the tot hip hop class and loved it so much we moved up to taking…read moremultiple classes. The dance teachers (and parents) are all so sweet and welcoming no matter the age of your dancer. Holiday parties are a plus as well- we love being able to drop off at Halloween for a safe kid friendly party where friends are encouraged to join. We love it here :)

As a current Allegro dancer, I can confidently say that this is an outstanding environment,…read moreinspiring dancers to be the best they can be. The insturctors are fabulous, and Shelly and Kary care so much about all students and families attending.

Allegro Dance has been the most positive, healthy and important influence on my children. My…read moredaughter began dancing as she was turning 4 after my mother in law offered to enroll her. I had no background in dance and didn't research any of the options. We completely got lucky that the studio closest to our home was this local gem. Within the first year or two it became more obvious that my daughter was gaining a lot of skills and developing into a successful dancer. Over the last 13 years my daughter has added hours and hours of weekly dance to her schedule, spending most of her time at her second home with her dance family. It has been healthy, supportive, challenging and transformative. My daughter has seriously focused on dance, benefiting from classes in every style (ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, musical theater, hip hop, contemporary) and had great success on their competitive dance team, earning scholarships and invitations to many programs. This even included winning a national competition in 2019. Since the pandemic the faculty has gone above and beyond to keep students safe, connected and progressing, with all of the changing requirements. All of the staff have been wonderful mentors for my children. But the owners Shelley and Kary are incredibly committed, talented artists who take pride in every detail of their studio, classes, productions and responsibilities to care and teach our children. The healthy philosophy of Allegro is, more than ever, something that all children can benefit from; novice, experienced, inexperienced, experienced, all genders and backgrounds. The teachers are capable, prices are affordable and the outcomes are fantastic.

I've taken dance lessons from Michael and Merly in the past and they are both excellent. The…read moresocial variety dance nights held every other Saturday evening are a lot of fun and engaging. The line dancing every Saturday afternoon is excellent and requires no previous experience. Overall this is an excellent place if you want to dance or take lessons and the location is great.

Really wonderful place. I organized a dance class for myself and a few other couples for my…read morebirthday and was extremely pleased with the outcome. Rick is a knowledgeable teacher that is also patient with beginners and very funny. Excellent class, tons of fun, well worth it.

Xtra Fitness is a studio that is so much better than any of the others in the area around here. Not…read moreonly is it better; it is different, unique, and unusual. But you might not believe me, so let me begin by convincing you that I know well what I'm talking about: I'm Jeff G., a retired English teacher, and I have been working out at Xtra Fitness for 10 years now. And my workouts include doing between two and three sessions daily: circuit-training sessions; personal fitness training workouts; pilates work on the Reformer; and spinning classes on the stationary bikes. I have dropped 30 pounds since I started working out at Xtra Fitness 10 years ago; and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. Oh! Almost forgot to mention: I just celebrated my 77th birthday. So, yes, I know Xtra Fitness studio well: its owners and trainers; its routines, advantages, and offerings; its ability to make you and your fitness level significantly 'new and improved'; and the list of benefits goes on and on for mega-miles. Xtra Fitness is not one of those corporate organizations that has 200 branches in 300 cities where you pay your money and take your chances, where you're working out alone together with 400 other nameless patrons. No, Xtra Fitness is a single studio owned and operated by Steve and Vanessa, both of whom are sincerely dedicated to improving their patrons' fitness levels, and wonderfully knowledgeable in the art and science of personal fitness training. Steve knows 87 different ways to exercise every muscle group. The variety of exercises he designs and uses in the circuit-training sessions keeps the sessions interesting, challenging, and fun. You'll find the circuit-training to be wonderfully worthwhile, and you'll quickly get into a routine of coming often and making the circuits an exercise habit. Vanessa is a sports-fitness machine. She is sincere and passionate about maintaining her own fitness and promoting fitness in others. And she is certified in so many aspects of personal fitness and sports medicine. The only certifications she doesn't hold are those that haven't been invented yet. Wait'll you start working with Vanessa in pilates on the Reformer. She'll improve your balance and flexibility, and you'll notice the changes quickly. I certainly did. And Vanessa is the most sensational instructor for the spinning classes on the stationary bikes. She's fun and demanding, encouraging you to do more than you think you can and making you feel good about it all. And talk about burning calories and body fat! At the end of the spinning sessions, I find I've lost almost half my body-weight...or, at least, it feels that way. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. This past year, of course, has been difficult for gyms and fitness studios because of the Covid crisis. Everyone has been afraid to work out for fear of getting those virus cooties, but the gyms - and Xtra Fitness, too - are opening up again and are welcoming patrons. I've been encouraged and reassured to keep coming to Xtra Fitness this past year because I have seen 'up close and personal' how careful Steve and Vanessa are with maintaining the studio's cleanliness. They keep a clean and safe environment with hospital grade cleaning supplies and sanitizers; they follow the updated government requirements to keep their members safe; and they keep the equipment at Xtra sanitized and disinfected at all times. For all these reasons, I recommend Xtra Fitness to you highly. And when you come in, be sure to ask Steve and Vanessa "Where's Jeff?" because I'll very likely be right there working through the circuit-training session, or doing one of many exercises during my personal-training hour with Steve; or I might be in the room next door stretched out on the Reformer or spinning my legs off on the stationary bike. But I will be there, just as I've been there for the past 10 years. And I'll be happy to meet you. It's a great place to work out and get in shape. Believe me, I know.

I owe Vanessa my life(almost Literally)I only wish i had started working out here 10 years earlier…read morebut never late,I had a big car accident that prevented me afterwards from running or doing any exercises, now i can run and play with my kids