Elena at LaVida Dance Studio is amazing! My husband and I booked the silver wedding dance and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding planning. Elena worked with us to choreograph a beautiful routine to the song we picked. The studio was clean with easy parking spot. Elena was always on time, professional, and so easy to work with. She helped us record videos of our dance so we can practice at home. read more

My child has been coming for several months now. They send out lots of emails communication to keep you informed, which is helpful. Teachers are nice. Place gets very chaotic and crowded on the weekends. You are forced to buy their uniform which I definitely don't appreciate. read more

If I could select 0 as a rating I would. This studio is a joke. My daughter has been enrolled throughout the summer and they have cancelled 3 of her classes due to staffing issues. We received NO call ahead of time to warn us not to waste our time traveling to the studio. When we asked for our money back they ignored us and told us we could just "make up" the class. We are busy parents and the only class that works for our schedule is the class we are signed up for. This place should be reported for theft. DO NOT take your children here they will steal your money and not provide services. Shame on you LaVida read more

Our daughter has been going to La Vida for almost a year. Sasha takes teaching the craft of dance to kids seriously. The music selection is always cutting edge and we sadly discover all our new music from La Vida. They also do a great job at summer camps read more

Horrible customer service! Kicked my daughter out of the class after they refused to train her and they just asked her to set and do nothing. When we left I can see happy faces. read more

I have been a dancer at la vida for 5 years now and all that I have seen is improvement.La vida dance studio has awesome teachers and fun classes. La vida excepts and encourages diversity among all of the classes.It's always fun when new people join la vida.I hope that this information was valuable and I hope that you definitely consider la vida for your child! read more

We came in for a beginner's trial. Turned out that it was too easy so we decided so stay a little longer to try and see how the advanced class would be like. It would be understandable for the customer to try and decide which class is the best fit right? No! We got charged for two classes for $36! For one night. Even thou we soo just wanted to sit on the bench for the beginners class and wait. The receptionist Olga is so rude. And we were not allowed to negotiate or talk to the owner. It was a very unpleasant experience. read more

Natasha was so much fun to work with! My fiance and I worked with her on a choreographed first dance for our wedding. Our guests were blown away. She is such an energetic person that it is absolutely infectious! Actually it was quite brilliant because she actually had us fake out by pulling the typical high school dance and then at a point in our first dance song we broke out with a full choreographed dance to the beat! And this was HER idea not ours! I'm not really that type of person but I loved every minute of it! Cannot thank Natasha enough! I'd recommend for every couple getting married to invest in their first dance! I had very low expectations but feel that I now have a life skill of formally dancing which will come in handy! Jason even loved it and we found ourselves always looking forward to going to her studio even in the midst of hectic wedding planning! Check her out, she's amazing! Thank you Natasha! read more

We had to prepare for our first dance last minute, and we are so glad to have found Dance In Style - Natasha! In just few weeks, Natasha helped us choreograph a fun and impactful dance routine in two styles - waltz and cha cha. Natasha worked with two music we chose and created the routine according to our dance ability. She records the routine and shares the video with us. It was super helpful to see how we look dancing and to remember the routine. She is really a pro at wedding dance choreography, and thinks of the dancing space, crowd placement, wedding dress, etc. Her attention to detail really paid off, and our first dance on wedding day was a success, some guests told us that we looked professional. :) I would definitely recommend Dance In Style to anyone, regardless of their skill level. read more

The restorative yoga class that Kristina teaches on Sunday nights is fantastic. I've never been to a yoga class quite like this one and it's been a secret weapon when it comes to relieving my back pain. I only wish it were offered more than once a week! Cons worth mentioning: Mostly a thin wall problem. Traffic is noisy outside the studio. Also if there are any other classes going on at the same time as a yoga class you can easily hear it through the walls and it's really distracting. read more

Can't recommend this place enough! I had a serious aversion to dancing...and after just a few lessons at the Dance InStyle Studio I feel much more confident. Natasha is a wonderful teacher: patient and creative! The only regret I have is not going there sooner. read more

We take our kid to LA Vida every week. She loves it. She loves to dance and the teachers are great. The location is great and they have lots of classes to choose from. Its a bit expensive but you get what you pay for. The classes usually have 4 to 5 kids; so child to teacher ratio is low. read more

LaVida Dance Studio - Dance Studios Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Russian dance lessons for kids here! Pluses- people here are pretty nice and the kids are encouraged to participate without their parents. It was hard at first for mommies to not be able to see their kids dance but I totally understand why the classes are set up this way. Be forewarned if you like to hover over your little ones because you will only be able to see them dance through a tiny peep hole and during their annual dance recital. I love the teacher and I would recommend families to bring their kids in for a free trial class for sure! read more

Can't recommend this place enough! Recently took a Salsa class with my boyfriend and will be booking many more. I heard the Zumba and Barre teachers are great, so I am looking forward to trying out their classes soon. Btw, the reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars is because, for me personally its very hard to get there from West Seattle. Aside from that, good place. read more

This place is amazing. I really enjoy the social dance every other Wednesday and zouk classes with Pablo. People in the front desk is pretty gentle. You have fun and learn, for sure!!! I hope they'll have social every week soon!!! read more

Took a Salsa class with my girlfriend and will be booking many many more there! Kristina and Natasha are great and so is Robert, the Salsa Instructor. I highly recommend this studio!!! read more

We love private tango instructions with Natasha in this studio. She manages to identify the problems and tell you exact solution, and it's always fun taking lessons with her. The studio itself is beautiful, clean and filled with light. They have many events, such as milongas and salsa parties, which we also like to attend. read more

Fantastic barre course. Yoga is also great. My wife loves Zumba too. Child room is also a great addition to keep your kid busy while you are dealing with you workout read more

Warm atmosphere, skilled instructors, great community, large variety of dance styles, always have something for beginners.

So after many years of saying I was going to learn the Tango I finally decided to commit myself and do just that. The hard part was to now find the best instructor. Kristina is an exceptional teacher who is able to clearly explain the steps and movements. She breaks it down so that you don't just memorize the steps, but also learn to walk the walk and feel the connection. I have studied with several teachers in Seattle and have found that Kristina's approach has a most unique method of breaking down the intricacies of tango into a most easy to learn experience. She goes into detail about weight shifting, leading/following, pivoting, leaning forward, feeling the beat and musicality! What more can I say here other than take her class. It will be the best decision that you make! read more

The best kept secret outside of Argentina... La Vida Dance Studio! The instructors at La Vida filled my head with steps, and my heart with passion. Dance has impacted my life in so many positive ways, I NEVER want to stop. I urge everyone to come to La Vida Dance Studio to find the passion in you!!! read more

Natasha is an amazing instructor! With only 2 months to our wedding, we decided to do something choreographed, and we were afraid we couldn't pull something together. However, Natasha had us doing the fox trot by our first lesson and the west coast swing all by our second, and we were most of the way there in no time!. She was so relaxed and made us feel confident to make mistakes and keep trying. She adapted to our skill set quickly and designed something that was classy but such a crowd pleaser -- our guests cheered every 30 seconds ! If we lived closer to her studio we would've signed up for her regular classes, she was just so much fun to learn from. We hope we find an excuse to take lessons with her again, learning a dance with her was one our the best experiences of our putting together our wedding ! read more

My daughter learnt dance in Lavida for more than three years. She learnt good dancing skill and basis for different type of dance. Lavida inspire her keen for dance and display her talent in dancing. The instructors are very professional. They care for the students. It is regretful for my daughter to leave Lavida due to difficulties in commute to the new location. read more

Kristina, Natasha and Irina are fantastic instructors - I took various group and private lessons with each of them, and I cannot recommend them highly enough: They love dancing *and* teaching, are supporting, motivating, flexible and really fun to work with. The studio is beautiful and bright, and the events being held here are helping build a community read more

Very professional. We are very happy with my daughter progress and my she enjoys attending classes.

I've taken lessons from Kristina Ivanova for 7 months & I'm very pleased with her professionalism & style of teaching. I've learned a lot & recommend her for all levels of Tango. She makes dancing fun & stays on it til she's sure the lesson is understood. Frank Krassner read more

I got a groupon deal to take 10 classes here. The Zumba and Barre teachers are great!

This is by far the best place to learn how to dance, that I have seen so far. No matter if you already know something, or if you are an absolute beginner. No matter if you learn new movements easily, or if you struggle with every step because you never danced before. I am saying this from a personal experience of taking Argentine tango classes and private lessons there. I am a difficult student. But Kristina is a very talented teacher! I tried to learn dancing several times in my life. And failed. But in La Vida, it all suddenly started to work due to unique attention and special exercises! I have also seen dance classes there in different dance styles, other than Argentine tango. And there are many kids classes too! The rooms are big and comfortable. The floor is excellent, which is very important for dancing. Schedule for the private lessons is super flexible. Prices are very affordable. I can not recommend this place enough! read more

Natasha was amazing. We did the 5-class wedding package. She took a couple novices like my wife and me, and made a great first dance for our wedding. In only five classes, the dance was fully choreographed and we had it memorized. She is great at judging the level of skill and creating a routine to fit. She was so friendly and encouraging throughout. The dance was a highlight of our wedding. Highly recommend for anyone in the Seattle area looking to do something similar for their wedding. read more

This is not a typical dance studio! This is the place where you find like minded people with open hearts! It is a community where everyone feels welcomed. They welcome dancers all levels and break it down each move and step and make it look easy. Clearly even if it is your first time, they will turn you into a pro by the end of the couple of months. I have been taking classes since January and I have been looking forward to each class and enjoy being part of the team and group of friendly people. They have professional instructors who will pass their knowledge and love for dance; Also, this studio is great because they organize cool salsa and tango parties so you can go and show off your skills and enjoy dancing. Grateful for the founders of this studio and all the instructors! read more

I'm so glad I had an opportunity to bring my daughter to Dance InStyle Studio. My daughter now is 16 y.o. When she was 11 y.o. I took her to a different studio in town that had huge number of kids in a group and all they did all class was following the teacher in front of them with no correction and attention and I saw no progress in anything. Here though Natasha - an instructor - is absolutely amazing! She keeps group size to maximum of 8 people and gives attention to every kid during the class. She is somehow able to make class be laid back and at the same time keeps them on their "toes" so they truly learn things in a comfortable way. I never wanted my daughter to be professional or to even compete as it is quite a lot of money, but I wanted her to be able move gracefully and fix her posture. Besides accomplishing these goals she now knows basic steps to dances like waltz, salsa, swing, cha-cha, tango - social dances that she will be able to use through out her life. She became SO confident after going to Natasha's classes that even during prom everyone where staring at how she moved and giving her complements. As a mom I can not be happier. I highly recommend Kids dance classes at Dance InStyle studio to everyone I know. Oh, and another thing - they do not require to have dance partner! My daughter has so much fun that now she teaches her dad and they dance at our family gatherings together too. :) read more

Wonderful place and amazing people to learn tango and other dances. Their studio is amazing.they have regular practicas and Milongas where you can Dance and enjoy in a friendly environment. read more

I have been to LaVida for a Yoga class and an all day yoga/ayurveda retreat. Both times, I was very pleased with the staff, the instruction, and the quality of space. The yoga room is upstairs and has plentiful windows, which allows for natural light. Also, it is one of the few surviving studios that do not offer hot yoga = there is no bad smell, and you can truly explore your body.The studio is also very clean. I have been doing yoga for years and am quite a snob when it comes to the quality of space, and this space is just perfect. read more

We just took our first salsa course in the 8 week beginner course and it was amazing! Natasha is fantastic at breaking things down and making a comfortable learning environment. It's a beautiful studio, very clean and well maintained. Everyone we encountered there was so polite and professional and everyone there genuinely want you to learn. This studio is all about making sure that you have the best experience, whatever your goals. read more

My husband and I have been taking rumba lessons from Natasha and have really enjoyed them. She teaches at the right level, that is exactly to our ability. She introduces improvement to our movement or new steps just when we are ready, and she does not want us to over think but just learn through moving and dancing. Her explanations are easy to follow and that makes hard steps easy. Her choreographies are natural and elegant; no wonder other couples she worked with had great successes with their "first dances". She obviously likes teaching because she gets happy and excited when we really get it. She's a great teacher and we will definitely go on to waltz, fox trot, swing, and even Argentine tango with her :-). read more

5/22/2016 I am sorry to say that this is NOT the place for kids to learn dance. The instructors are too self absorbed to teach and this was clearly shown in todays recital performance. I witnessed on a number of occasions the director and staff yelling at people and must admit that no respect was given by any staff member to their youth pupils or parents. A number of parents were "allowed" to show the same disrespect and this came to a head when the final performance on stage ended and the cast was being introduced - many parents went up on stage to give flowers to their kids while the remaining cast members were still being introduced. This was out of control and the curtain had to be closed before all were introduced. This might be a good place for adult dance lessons, as they obviously had better instruction, more time spent in rehearsals and more time on stage. Please consider carefully for youth dance classes. read more

Best studio I've ever been too. Amazing coaches who are talented and committed to there students. I've been at this studio for 2 years, and it's like a 2nd home to me. Many types of dance styles to choose from, all ages are welcome, I would highly recommend this studio. read more

I have taken my daughter and nieces to this studio for the last 2 years and frankly I disagree with the one star rating given below about last performance. You cannot judge a dance studio recital based on the backstage experience. My daughter has been onstage at least 3 times and I never had a negative experience during the performance. My daughter requires special education and even though none of the teachers are special education specialists they have gone beyond to show compassion and determination in making sure my daughter is able to learn in the same level like the other children. My daughter would have never achieved her full potential without Natalya and Umario's help. I even attended a Salsa 4-week session with my husband and we had so much fun! The salsa teacher was fantastic. So to say this place is not appropriate for young children is not a true statement. I will be forever thankful to the teachers for caring about my daughter's special needs and also for encouraging her always to do better. The growth I have witnessed from her first day 2 years ago to now is beyond what I expected. I have taken my daughter to other dance studios and many teachers would give up and just ignore her. This has NEVER been the case in La Vida. This is a family oriented place and there are classes for everyone. read more

LaVida is such a beautiful dance studio with great instructors! My husband and I have been going for private waltzing lessons (which we had been talking about taking for the past four years) with Irina. We have no talent for dancing and knew we would feel too nervous to take a group class, but when we saw how reasonable the prices were for private lessons I signed us up as a gift for my husband's birthday. Irina has been absolutely amazing! She is incredibly patient, working with us to gradually build skill after skill, from how to move our feet to when to dip or rise with cute tips and visualizations for remembering how something works ("Imagine you're a swing, rising and falling, rising and falling..."). She always praises us for each new thing we manage to tackle and gives us hints and feedback for what to work on next. We leave every lesson feeling like we've learned so much and pushed ourselves further while enjoying it all thoroughly. It's also such a gorgeous place to spend an hour with all the wood floors, big mirrors and windows, and cool air! We'd highly recommend this studio to anyone wanting to learn to dance. read more

My wife and I worked with Natasha to create a surprise choreographed dance for our wedding reception. We presented her with the music we wanted and she created a dance which was sure to win the crowd over (and it did!). Not having any prior dance experience, it was important for us to have focused, private lessons without an audience of strangers. Natasha started the learning process from the ground up and immediately made us feel comfortable and confident in learning the routine. She was extremely friendly, encouraging and overall a great teacher. Her enthusiasm for dance was evident from our first meeting, and it was obvious that she was genuinely excited about our routine. The studio itself was ideal and had the intimacy and privacy we were looking for. Since it's based out of her home and our schedules required lessons during the evening, there were a few "family distractions", but not enough to ruin any of the lessons. If we're ever in need of future dance instruction, we'd definitely go with Natasha again! read more