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!

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!

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!

Staff is warm and inviting. Choreography is creative and Inspiring business is well organized and…read moreprices are reasonable.

Kaos Dance Elite, owned and operated by Sarah Nagel, is 100% about building up the students!…read moreTeaching teamwork, focus, and hard work/discipline through the love of dance! Students here have fun while working hard for their craft! Kaos Dance Elite is also extremely devoted to both the Yelm and Olympia communities, participating in local events year round. It's so great to see a dance studio with a come as you are, community, and family approach operating in Yelm and Olympia! It doesn't take long to feel comfortable and welcomed like family at Kaos!

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.

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!

Merly choreographed a beautiful first dance for our wedding. This was our first time doing any type…read moreof ballroom dancing, so many of our guests were surprised and impressed! Merly was very patient as we learned our routine and made the experience comfortable and fun. We look forward to continuing our lessons with her. I highly recommend City Dance Olympia to anyone looking to take lessons.

From the owner: Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons, Wedding Dance Choreography, Dance Parties Corporate and…read morePrivate, , Yoga, Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Country, and Line Dance.

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.

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 !

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!

I have nothing but positive things to say about John Yantis as a ballroom dance instructor. I have…read morehad lessons from many professional ballroom instructors and John can not only do the dance; he can teach anyone else to do it too. His is completely professional and best of all he makes it so much fun! It doesn't matter whether your goals are for social dancing or competitive/solo expositions, whether you are a beginning dancer or are more advanced; he will get you there and best of all, I promise you will enjoy the journey. Parking for the studio is limited but I can usually find a spot nearby.

From the owner: John H. Yantis, a certified Ballroom Dance instructor, has been actively teaching Ballroom Dance…read morefor 30 years and is currently holding group classes and giving private lessons in both the Olympia and Seattle Washington area. John specializes in teaching beginning dancers for social dancing or for special occasions. If you are interested in technical dance instruction, Pro/Am Dance Competition Training might be for you. Competitions are where you share your enjoyment of dance in a formal setting where certified judges rate your performance along with other dancers and their teachers.  John coaches both American Smooth and International Standard in this popular competition sport.

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.