My daughter has been dancing here for almost three years, we came from Missouri looking for a dance…read morestudio where she can pick up where she left off. The teachers here have been amazing and my daughter has grown so much since coming here. Ms Mandi (director and owner) is AMAZING!! She cares so much for all the girls and is passionate about dance. My daughter loves her teachers and classes. I'd 100% recommend this studio!

I had my 4 year old daughter in the yelm location for 8 weeks. When i initially signed her up, the…read moreowner told me to start her in her age ballet because the 'creative' dance class was more for 'children that were learning to follow directions n etc. More of a baby class"'. So i did. Withing 10 minutes the teachers physically escorted my daughter to the creative dance class because of her lack of knowledge and because she was also shy (yet she was attempting to participate with the seemingly experienced kids... she just had no idea what was being asked of her) so we toughed it out in the 'creative dance class". 8 weeks in, and i decided im pulling her out and checking out the gymnastics place instead. Why its called creative dance is beyond me, as i have seen absolutely no creativity in this class what so ever! I see 10 minutes of 2-4 yr olds attempting to stretch, (which is comical and cute, but again, the entire class is clueless about what is being asked of them) and another 15 minutes running around the gym jumping over cds that are placed on the floor. (Lol...seriously... no direction on how or y they are supposed to jump... just 'ok..jump over the cds'... ) idk. When another parent attempted to talk to the teacher about possibly adding something different to the class routine... she responded negatively saying that the girls couldnt even jump correctly. (Which i personally got annoyed with...as her job is to direct the girls on how to correctly jump over a cd.. lol) when we ask my 4yr old what shes learned in dance, she stretches and she jumps. There is no 'dance' implied in her demonstration. The class has dropped 3 kids (that im aware of) because we all feel that if we r gonna pay for a dance class, then after 8 weeks our kids should at least be attempting to dance. Maybe this school is good for some, but i definately wouldnt recommend to any child on a beginning level..

All the staff is very friendly. My granddaughters absolutely love the Jazz/ hip hop class. They are…read morein the summer classes. We just signed up to continue on for the school year. I highly recommend this place. My granddaughter have already learned many fun dance moves.

I love how in these days there's screaming for equality for everything, from work place issues to…read morehouse hold issues. Apparently not when it comes to time with our kids though. This place is closed on Mothers Day, and open on Fathers Day. Apparently time with dads means ZERO to Debbie's. Lets be honest, half the kids out there are part of a divorced family, and maybe just maybe the time with the dad has been stripped down to crumbs via a not equal court system. So lets treat both days and parents the same way.

Kinetic is a great local dance studio with both adult and kid classes. The adult classes were…read moreactually adults and not just me and a bunch of teens which was great. I've been a ballroom dancer for years and have done zumba and pole before. The classes here were a real workout and did teach me a lot of technique. Unfortunately my schedule is such that I just couldn't commit to the way they do their program. After trying three classes for $30, I was then shown the package/price options and honestly? Really reasonably priced for what you get and I would have paid in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, they just don't have enough later classes. They also force you to do either ballet or jazz. I wasn't feeling either of those but really liked their hip hop class and LOVED their contemporary class. Their program is structured around two classes a week with a set schedule(one elective and one standard) by season where as my ballroom schedule changes monthly so I couldn't block off two nights on the days my work schedule allows me to do something after work (and a lot of their options start at 4 and I work til 4:30). It's a total bummer but if you don't have any other conflicting commitments, this really is a fabulous studio. Would totally enroll a kid here as well. I was treated kindly and the teachers were great. If I'm able to go back in the future, I'd definitely consider it.

Great atmosphere, everyone is very encouraging and accommodating to any personal need !…read more The variety of styles and not having an age limit on classes are an absolute positive, since most studios do not offer adult classes for certain styles, and I believe dance should be enjoyable for everyone. They will treat you like family and that's how it feels like, definite 5 Star for me !

Our daughter has been dancing with Johansen's for 2 years now. She has felt welcomed by staff and…read moreother dancers and has found a passion for dance. I find the studio to always be body positive which is important to us. My daughter wants to be challenged and she finds that here and in the same note dancers who enjoy participating for fun are welcomed as well. My favorite part of the studio is the intergenerational classes. One of our daughter's classmates this year is in her 70's and the kindness and encouragement she has shown our daughter has been such a gift in her life. We are grateful for this studio and their impact on our daughter's life.

I love this studio with my whole heart and think anyone who is interested in taking dance classes…read moreshould come here. This year will be my 5th year dancing at Johansen, and the staff have always been so friendly and kind. The studio truly does their best to make everyone feel accepted, and they have some of the most talented dancers I've ever seen. Not to mention Johansen has won the title of Best of South Sound 2 years in a row.

Oh My Goodness!! I cannot say enough about this place!…read moreFrom the first time I "enquired" about this business they were PROMPT, not pushy. Persistent but not pushy. Thorough without being annoying. A+ on info and reaching out to answer your questions and encourage you to "try on" a class before you commit. I was new to the area and thought it might be a fun way to establish a routine. As an adult with grown children I wouldn't have thought the dance studio that was a family kind of thing would have been a place for me to thrive as an adult. I'm not competitive and wanted a reason to exercise. I've found a family type of environment, a fun way to exercise with out the pressure to be more than you are (or want to be)... the folks that work here are professionals that welcome any level, positive and encouraging. At 55 I'm having the best time! Thank you SSD!

If you are looking for a dance studio with a positive learning environment, South Sound Dance is my…read morego-to studio recommendation. Experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. As a mature (and I mean mature) adult with two left feet and zero prior dance experience, I moved out of my comfort zone and purchased pair of ballet shoes. No tutu yet but I am enjoying the exercise and comradery I found at South Sound Dance. Each class is an enjoyable learning experience.

Studio West Dance Academy is Fabulous with Kids. The teachers at Studio West know how to encourage…read morekids to the best of who they are. The Girls run in giggling and come out dancing; best part is they are all smiling. SWDA stress the importance of keeping up with homework and offers a study room to for students to work between classes. Studio West offer a way to help kids shine!

My girls have been going here for the past 2 years and absolutely love it! They have done ballet…read moreand hip hop classes. The instructors are wonderful and very caring. They offer many different types of classes for all ages and skill level. Their costumes for their performances are modest which is much appreciated as a mom. One of my daughters also had her birthday party here one year and the kids absolutely loved it!

First impression, not that great. I couldn't find it, and my gps was trying to take me around the…read moreblocked off back of the building. Once I finally figured out how to get to the front, I still wasn't positive I was in the right place until I saw the sign saying "Self Defense." Bingo. I was invited to take part in a self defense class. It was a private party for the 7 of us that showed up and was a 3 hour class. The first hour was a getting to know us hour. Why we were there, what we were looking for out of the class, ect. The last 2 hours were learning and practicing some of the self defense techniques that were taught. I learned things I wish I would have learned years ago. Things I'm almost embarrassed to have not know. Things that every woman should learn in order to protect herself from any number of situations. Our instructor was wonderful. Fun and knowledgeable. She was also very respectful of us while we practiced. We only physically practiced the tricks if we were comfortable doing so. It was a very safe environment. The building offers numerous other classes. Ballet and belly dancing, yoga, tai chi and Zumba. There's also a weekly self defense class on Mondays that I'll be doing my best to drop in when I'm able. Seriously ladies. It was beyond worth giving up 3 hours of my Sunday to learn this stuff.

I'm so grateful I found High Impact dance for my daughter last summer. My daughter is very…read moreinterested in ballet, but I was concerned with the "body-image/ diet culture" that can come along with being in dance. Thankfully High Impact dance put an emphasis on the fun of dance and has been perfect for our needs! I find their prices to be very fair too! Would definitely recommend.

We have been coming here for a little while & my daughter LOVES it! She has Ms. Dani as her teacher…read more& she's a sweetheart. I also attend with my almost two year old for the mommy & me class on Tuesdays, it's a lot of fun & very low key. I am so happy we switched to High Impact!

They provide intro ballroom lessons for older kids and teens which my teen has loved. They do a…read moregreat job of accepting all and growing the excitement of dance.

From the owner: OlyDance creates swing dancing every Tuesday evening! Tuesday Swing offers a free intro lesson from…read more7-7:30 pm that helps create a comfortable and fun environment for anyone to get started with swing dancing. Then dance the night away till 10:00 pm. Come alone or with a group of friends. Series class from 6:00-7:00 Free intro lesson 7:00 -7:30 Social dance party 7:30-10 pm No partner necessary, all ages, come as you are Full vaccination required Olympia Eagles ballroom: 805 4th Ave E Olympia WA 98506 Friday Salsa Join us for fun, community, and dancing every Friday at Equal Latin's Restaurant & Bar. Dance to a variety of music like Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, etc. Series class from 7:30-8:30 Intro Lesson 8:30-900 Every Friday, 9pm-Midnight Equal Latins Bar & Restaurant 520 4th Ave E Olympia, WA

Five stars for a really fun and honestly fairly priced hip hop series class for adults. I love that…read morethe class is a mix of all ages (from 18-older dance moms from the sounds of it). Everyone is friendly and encouraging and it really is an actual beginners course (there is an intermediate as well). Truly a no judgment zone and the instructors are all fun. They offer the beginner series (6 weeks) for $90 and then the intermediate for four weeks after is less than that, I'm spacing on the cost. All around a fun way to let loose and get a good workout in. It was also nice to see that some people enjoyed the series so much they decided to do it all over again. They do a new song/routine every class so if you miss a class you're not super lost like in many series classes. Overall, would definitely recommend The Beat Box!

The adult hip classes are held on Tuesday nights that's led by instructor Miss SJ. I would say this…read moreis beginner/ intermediate class. If you are absolutely new and with no background in dance.. You may want to look for a foundations/ intro to hip hop (check out Tacoma Dance Studio on Thursday nights) . If you are a advance beginner and looking for a little push to get to intermediate level than this is the spot!! I started in January 2023 with some knowledge and experience in hip hop foundations, grooves, rocks, bounce.. But after joining The Beat Box and learning everything I can from Ms. SJ, I can confidently say I'm picking up combos and learning musicality so much more!! And Ms. SJ, Jayce, and Madelyn have been so much to work with. And you can see how much Ms SJ enjoys teaching and seeing her students improve. I've tried every adult hip hop classes in Olympia/ Lacey and The Beat Box is the best!