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!

My daughter had her first dance class here. She came in full of nervous energy and left with her…read moreheart soaring. We watched the class through the window. There was a ratio of 7:1 which was really nice because it allowed each child to have some one on one instruction with the teacher. My daughter's teacher was really sweet and it was very obvious that she is experienced and enjoys working with children. I am so glad that we chose this school!

My daughter has been enrolled in Dance Elite for 4 years now and we absolutely love it. After the…read moreownership switched hands, life was brought back into the studio and every single bench and classroom has been filled with people ever since. Amy and her staff have a huge love for Dance and for everyone of their little dancers as well. Our favorite time of year with the Dance Elite is not only the amazing recital but the awesome spooktacular Halloween event they put on for everyone at the studio! We look forward to many more years at Dance Elite and we will continue referring all our friends and family because this is the best dance studio around!!

I love this place. My girls have been here for a year and a half. I love the owners. They clearly…read morefocus on integrity, on helping me raise young women of integrity and modesty. In a world that all too happily objectifies women, it is refreshing to find a studio that allows my girls to be just that: girls, not sexy, inappropriate mini women. Their choreography are darling as are the costume choices for the recital at the end of the year. I also really appreciate that they don't nickel and dime you. The owners make a real effort to create a community and send out a newsletter to keep you updated. All of the young women teaching my girls have been positive and great role models. It is absolutely worth the extra drive for me to come to Reflections. The quote in the pic is what finally motivated today to write a review.

The business does not have a good way of communication for billing and for sure for making…read morepayments. When you call them, they can't take payment over or phone or anything. Very old school....very frustrating.

I really wanted to be able to give a good review as I wanted my daughter to attend dance and acting…read moreclasses here. However after a month of sending an email requesting information and leaving a voicemail I have had no response. To me, this speaks volumes to their business acumen, who doesn't follow up with new potential clients! Really disappointed

Jordyn is amazing! I am 23 years old and have never once taken any sort of singing or performance…read moretype training in my life. I have taken two lessons with her and am amazed at how much I have improved. I never thought I had a voice but she has already started to pull it out of me after only an hour of time total. I am so happy with by decision to start vocal training with jordyn and she has inspired me to continue pursuing this new hobby I never thought I could do! She is so personable and sweet, and really accommodating with my crazy schedule. I am already recommending her to everyone i know! Definitely take a lesson with her, no matter you background or age or experience or anything, lessons with her are a blast and you'll be so happy you did it!

I've been taking classes at American Dance Institute (both at Shoreline and Greenwood) for over 3…read moreyears. I've been so happy with my experience here. It's been fun to connect with a community of adults that are getting back into dance or trying dance classes for the first time. Dakota has been my ballet teacher through most of this time, and she is phenomenal. She creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, makes the classes fun, and is always supportive. I highly recommend trying a class at ADI!

Great location, great studio, great teachers. Our little guy loves taking Hip Hop classes here. I…read morealso really like the viewing/waiting area. It allows me to see my son's class and gives my younger one a place to distract himself while I do so. The only thing that I would like to see is jr assistants for the teacher. At this age group there is always at least one child in the class that gets distracted. There was one in particular in my son's class. The teacher had to spend a lot of time calming him down every time, which paused the lesson for everyone else. An assistant would have been perfect to take care of him while the teacher kept on with the class. It is also fantastic that they have a music school right next door (same owners).

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!

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.

My nieces have been attending classes at Alderwood Dance Spectrum for the last 11 years. It has…read morebeen fun to watch them grow in both skills and confidence. They have had great experiences with all of their instructors. I have been able to attend many performances over the years. They are always entertaining and put together so well!

This studio has served the area for 30+ years. Miss Sue is the gentle demander - and watching…read morestudents grow from year to year as they gain skill is such a pleasure! The studio hosts two recitals each year - a holiday show which always kicks off my holiday season with smiles and familiar tunes. Then, each June there is the "big recital" on the "big stage" at Everett Civic Auditorium. This show is actually a pretty major, themed production. There is no where else in town you will get a terrific live performance for only $5! My own children have been students @ the studio since 1998. We are loyal supporters of the local arts - and our children's arts education.

I attended Anderson Cultural Center (Olympic Ballet School) for ballet lessons for maybe a year or…read moretwo when I was growing up. I liked the jumping part of class, but was a little heavier than some of the other students so tended to be a bit snubbed by some of my classmates as the skinny girls formed a clique and would push themselves to the front of the class during movement practice. The space (classroom) fit the nature of the classes and could get a bit camped depending on enrollment and attendance. We did get to wear a leotard and tutu, which was what I found the most fun. A couple of years later I started competing for a local swim team and found the swimsuits we wore were the same cut as the leotards we wore in ballet. I thought that was cool, what I wore for ballet extended beyond the classroom and prepared me in some form for the attire of swimming.

I am writing purely from the classes perspective, I have never seen a production, but word on the…read morestreet is that they are very good. I love the classes here. They do not make an adult wear a leotard, nor do they have you perform in a recital. (you'd be surprised at thow many places with adult classes do require these things.) Helen is the owner and she teaches the tuesday class. She does an amazing job at tailoring the class to which students are there. Many dancers are advanced but beginners are always welcome. The beauty is that classes focus more on technique than super challenging advanced steps, making it so you always get a killer workout. Thursday classes are good too, but you definitetly have to know your ballet lingo and be in a mindset to focus. Overall, love this place!

Moving from Seattle to Edmonds in 2012, we felt we were aware of the trade-offs involved in moving…read morefrom the city to the suburbs. Barclay Shelton, however, was such a wonderful surprise! There is nothing like this place in the city, period. The instructors are all great and they really know how to make classes fun for the kids. There is a wide range of instruction available and our daughter loves it. Combine the nearby Edmonds Center for the Arts as the beautiful location for the Annual Barclay Shelton Summer Review and it is truly the event that kicks off summer in Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood and nearby. We just bought tickets for our 6th and are looking forward to it as always!

Barclay Shelton is one the best dance studios in the greater seattle area. the studio offers…read moreeverything from classic Ballet technique to innovative modern and lyrical dance. The teachers are experienced, and give their students one on one time. located in the heart of downtown edmonds, they are a tried and true studio having been established in 1967. as a dancer myself, i look forward to the annual recital every June, and appreciatte all that Barclay-Shelton has done for me as a dancer.