Our daughter doesn't go here anymore because she's now off to school but when she did a couple…read moreyears ago, her time here was very beneficial to her. She blossomed as her dance skills grew. The staff treated her so well and encouraged her keep expressing herself. There was a good balance between making it fun and still pushing her a little. I would not hesitate to have your child attend class here!

My daughter has been taking dance classes at Sherwood Dance for about 2 years and she LOVES it. The…read moreinstructors are all very professional and great with children. They make it structured and fun at the same time. My daughters dance technique improves more and more every week. If you are looking for a fun place for your child to grow as a dancer this is the place for you!

Loved this studio, but unfortunately it's closed now. It's been bought out and is now a traditional…read moredance studio - No pole classes from what I can tell, which is too bad. This was a supportive, judgement-free zone .

I am so happy that the Diva Den became a part of the Shawn Gardener Dance studio. It is wonderful…read moreto have so many great instructors and class options for such a reasonable price.

I had my first class with Jake the other night and he was friendly, knowledgeable and professional…read more I've taken ballroom classes at other schools and was impressed with his level of detail while keeping the class fun and light. Unlike other ballroom studios, Jake does not use high pressure tactics to sell more classes. Instead, it's a low pressure learning environment. I will definitely come back for many more classes with Jake and highly recommend Dance For Fitness!

I struck gold when I discovered International Latin dance with the talented & dedicated instructor…read moreJake Famme. In this past year, I have been a member of both his group classes and now regularly work with him in private sessions. His expertise & personalized approach in teaching is rich with technique, and invaluable in my growth as a dancer. Since I have begun his classes, he has helped me achieve my goals in dancing including my 1st pro/am competition & showcase...I am currently continuing my growth & preparation for an upcoming competition with Jake... He's simply the best! Diane

Fired-Up Dance Academy has been my Child's home away from home for the last 8 years. This dance…read morestudio is filled with knowledgeable and loving teachers as well as caring parents who want the best for their kids as well as each other's. My daughters have learned not only about technique and musicality but have also learned character to be better in themselves. The lessons learned have started them on an excellent path in their future. The artistry that is taught through the creative team grows year upon year and the dancers excel. As my daughter now prepares to enter a coveted dance conservatory to work on her BFA in dance I can say with confidence that if it were not for the guidance of Fired-Up's Director and staff and the village of parents who have helped support us she may not be going onwards to an amazing future.

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Fun | Great for all kids…read more My daughter expressed an interest in doing dance this past year, so I thought I'd enroll her in a class here. I was recommended to also join this school from one of our neighbors. If you're looking to enroll your kids, they go by the academic school calendar, so enrollment begins around the time school starts. When schools are off on holidays and snow days, it applies to this dance school as well. It's something to keep in mind. My 6 yr old is enrolled in Miss Megan's Tap-Acro-Jazz Dance once a week. This age range is 5-6yr olds. She's about 4 months in into this class and enjoys it. Parents are not allowed to sit in and watch. However, there are two dates when parents are allowed to sit in and watch how much progress the kids have made since the start of class. It's a popular class, so it seems like a full class. They start off with tap warmups then work into their choreographies and switch to Jazz. They end the hour long class with acro, and this seems to be the favorite part of the class. My daughter tells me she loves acro because she gets to do fun exercises, like walking on a balance block. Everything is safe and appropriate for their age. Miss Megan has the class flowing well and transitions all of the kids onto the page somehow. Sometime in December they do measurements for performance clothing/ costumes in June. I believe it is about $100. Every month, the tuition is $72 paid through their website. For this particular class, kids need to buy jazz shoes, tap shoes, and a leotard or something similar. Communication is great, as Miss Megan sends a monthly newsletter with important events and dates coming up. We're excited to watch the showcase in June. So far, we recommend this activity and this school.

I highly recommend Innovative Dance to parents who are looking for a dance classes for their kids…read more Prior to Innovative, I had no experience with dance studios. I signed my daughter up in second grade, which is pretty young for a structured activity, especially for my then dreamy, imaginative child. Within a few weeks, she was loving it. Eight years later, she had taken most of the classes and levels, including three years of performance company and was ready for a steady stream of high school theater productions and classes at NW Dance Project in PDX. Now that she is in college, she is a teacher and choreographer herself at places like Willowbrook, Musical Theatre camps and dance classes. Campus organizations and professors invite her choreographic input. What's nice about dance is that it is not only a physical outlet but also a musical, theatrical and collaborative experience. Dancing is one of my daughter's greatest joys. I appreciate the whole extended team at Innovative from the past decade. Their collective work makes the world a better place.

Their website is down, looks like they are out of business now... Good! They did a lot of different…read morethings to make money, but nothing that was really worth the money they charged. And yes, leasing the space for a gym is expensive.

This is actually my daughter's review…read more.. She's been taking private tumbling lessons here for the past couple of weeks, and prefers it to the last place she took lessons. The staff is knowledgeable, prices are fair, and the facility is clean and safe.

Great Classy people. I would say this is one of the most upscale studios I have seen. Love it.read more

Very inclusive and supportive environment. The staff is immensely encouraging and positive! Very…read morehappy with my experience here, and I highly recommend the studio to anyone interested in dancing.

The June Taylor School of Dance is a gem in the world of ballet training…read more Students are trained and prepared with the highest level of technique assuring them an excellent future whether it be for a professional life or merely vocational. Students will also be recognized as having the finest training available anywhere and parents can be proud and grateful that they are receiving a training that is not only technically excellent but also anatomically caring and correct so as to not damage their young bodies in any way. Sadly, many students are not cared for to this degree and incorrect training can ruin dreams and chances for a future career when individual bodies and range of motion are not taken into account. Congratulations June Taylor for your impeccable, beautiful school where many of your students can grow, thrive and reach for the stars eventually fulfilling their many, many hopes and dreams of a life in the ballet and dance. Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet

My daughter did a summer intensive at this studio in 2012 & we weren't impressed. Maybe coming from…read moreThe Portland Ballet our standards are high. The studio felt unorganized and run more like a community recreational center program not an advanced ballet academy.