I know this place has been around but I only just found it. I'm an aerialist and not a pole dancer,…read moreso my review won't have much to do with the pole half of the studio. Pros: - I prefer aerial sling, so it delights me that this place has sling as a priority type of aerial. - Plenty of parking. One of my major dislikes of ECTA is their extreme lack of parking, which is enough of a headache that I'm often discouraged to go. Not so here! There's a number in front of the studio, but the lot across the street is also easy parking, and crossing the small street is pretty safe because not many people go through there. - Classes are pretty nice price- I got an intro class pack for 4-for-$40, and the regular priced class is about $25/class if you buy a ton of them. They also take a year to expire! - They have enough rigs/apparatuses that there's plenty of time on the fabrics, which I enjoy. - The goal in the class is to do a short routine, which I highly prefer over just practicing fundamentals Cons: - I guess it's because they don't have a front desk room area, but I've had to stand outside in the cold several times before class because I arrived early, because the doors are literally locked during class. The reason I aim to arrive so early? - Because their lateness policy is bizarrely unforgiving. Ten minutes late = locked door, no entry. So only solution is to arrive SO early that you're inevitably locked out, in case of things like...traffic. accidents. whatever. - I was feeling mildly sick once and wasn't sure I should go in. Figured eating the cost of the $10 intro class was okay... until I saw that there was an *additional* fee for no-showing. Why isn't eating the cost of the class enough?

I have been coming to this studio regularly since Covid. Love the environment with a lot of…read moresunshine and the open culture. I also appreciated that they opened up a 2nd location that is even bigger and newer!! Thank you for all the awesome classes, affordable pricing, friendly instructors, and respectful crowd.

We have taken a set of 8 online dance lessons with Michael and it was awesome! We have never been…read morebig dancers, but we learned a lot and feel confident about dancing at our wedding now! We also learned how to move together and can take our new skills to any party or dance setting we go to now and have fun dancing together. I was a little skeptical of how virtual lessons would work at first, but it went really well and it is definitely a great way to learn how to flow!

My wife and I recently did a 2-week wedding dance "boot camp" with Michael over Zoom. To say we did…read morenot have rhythm before these lessons would be a massive understatement! With Michael's guiding influence (and plenty of patience), we became confident with our dancing abilities in a couple short weeks and absolutely nailed our first dance at the wedding. If you are thinking about signing up with Michael to sharpen your dance skills, you should just go ahead and do it! P.S. I never thought a Zoom dance class would work so well but Michael has it down!

Have you been looking for a Zumba class, but are hesitant to take one, because it sounds like a…read moregroup of Jazzercise fanatics? Do you love Latin music, but aren't unsure about your dance moves? Or maybe you're like me, and you want a way to burn loads of calories, dance your bum off, and actually feel like returning for another workout? This is the class, friends. An intensive evening class (so there's no sweating before work), taught by the best Zumba instructor in the city. You can take my word for that, because I've made the Zumba rounds. She knows what she's doing, has a passion for Latin music/dance (so you don't need to worry that you'll suddenly have country music, or old school rock show up in the playlist), and keeps things interesting. At first, you'll probably find yourself thinking..how do I keep up? It will seem like everyone is super invested in the routines (which is kind of a good thing, as they don't notice if you're straggling along). But the key is in persistence. After a few classes, things get recognizable, and you're able to get a deeper workout with each successive class. Next thing you know, you're pretty sure you're a backup dancer for Beyoncé. And thennnn...she changes up the playlist, and the challenge begins again. But that's what we want in a workout routine--a challenge--right? The great thing here, is that she sticks to dance...none of that crazy aerobic, choppy, robotic stuff. That being said, you will get a very good workout. It will make you want to return. The front desk guy told me that after one class, I'd be hooked. He was right. (He was also right when he explained that the monthly pass was a much better deal than the drop-in rate).

The most amazing school for dance. My daughter has been dancing there for over 8 years and is now…read morein their pre-professional program. The instructors work really hard to make sure the students learn safely, confidently, in an inclusive environment.

This is a really cool little studio in Madrona. It feels somewhat like a high school gym but its…read morehome to Spectrum Dance, a respectable local dance troupe that one of my friends is in. The theater area/practice area upstairs is really small and intimate. I went for one of their performances half expecting to be bored out of my mind like at a ballet. Spectrum's modern dance is much more interesting and the routines often have provocative, sexually charged themes. The pieces kept me fairly engaged through the performance. They also have more interesting costumes than the ballet.

RDC deserves all the stars in the sky & beyond, it actually makes me emotional. my daughter has…read morebeen dancing with this company since she was three years old, & here we are four years later, fully expecting to stay through college- where she hopes to maybe continue as a teacher as she studies. she's got big plans, this girl- & the folx at rainier dance center bring out the best in her- her deep love of dance. extra special bonus love for jenna, who runs the business with the same integrity, kindness & joy that she brings to her classes. fair & accessible in every way. a place that is truly 'community first'. cant thank these angels enough. to share an example of how i could not be more seriously grateful, i've copied below, an email i sent to the staff after the 2023 recital. " RDC team- i just wanted to drop a quick note to say that this years' recital was truly so so special. i volunteered backstage last year so this was my first experience in the audience. my own daughter danced only twice, near the end (i exploded inside), even still i was all but weeping the entire show. the energy that everyone brought was beyond beautiful. the joy was palpable, & it was very apparent that everybody on that stage was truly in their magic, from the teachers to students. which, as a patron, was to say the very least, is uplifting & impressive. as the mother of a dancer who is quite dedicated & passionate about the art, it was exciting & encouraging witnessing the progression through classes, & hear the graduates' testimonials. i was blown away at the level of dedicated production you brought to the entire event. 'sign of the times' had me so emotional. you deserve all your flowers!"

This place is a gem and teachers are fabulous. I recently sign up my daughter for ballet/tap combo…read moreon Thursdays and Saturdays. She is having blast. She followed directions and those teachers making it fun. Classes aren't big in number of kids so it really feels like a private lesson. It's so important for my daughter to be active during this pandemic and by her attending the lessons I have some free time for myself. Yay. I would recommend this place to everyone. Also their recital costumes are to die for... seriously super cute in every way

Thank you ClassPass, otherwise I would've never found BaDi. What an amazing experience! I love the…read moreenergy the instructors and the other class members have. You leave feeling accomplished after a thorough workout while dancing to great songs. I wasn't sure what to expect when I came here. It was a bit confusing trying to find the studio. When you enter from street level, you have to go downstairs towards the Underground Dance Studio. You can either dance barefoot or with shoes (wish they could make a rule about which one because my feet always get dirty). The class starts off with some warm up dances and then moves through different types of styles of dancing with each song change. You get to express yourself however you want to. You don't have to do every single move the same way and they encourage movement around the floor. Thankfully there are a bunch of fans around the room because by the 3rd song I'm always sweating. There are no official breaks so step off the dance floor and get water as necessary. Class ends with some stretching and warm cloths with some sort of essential oil. I can't wait til the next class!

I came across this place when I bought one of the 8-class package from one of those deal sites…read more(don't remember if it was AmazonLocal, Groupon or some other sites). I figured I would just try this place out since it was quite close to my home and it had good reviews. I was pleasantly surprised at how cheerful and upbeat all the instructors are (I tried Zumba/Hiphop and More than Dance classes and probably have been in classes with 5 different instructors (depending on the day/time you choose to go). What I can say is that all the instructors are have their own styles but are definitely wonderful and will keep you happily dancing. What I particularly like about this place is the christmas lighting and the setting that makes you not feel so self-conscious about what you are doing wrong or how terrible of a dancer you may think you are. I admit that I'm not a naturally good dancer and I have a good time everytime I go there. There are, of course, some people there who can dance like rock stars and look really cool when they dance. However, the instructors there are very encouraging and provide guidance what you can do as a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancers, so you can really just do things at your own level and not care so much about others. It definitely feels liberating to just be able to dance your own style, at your own pace/level, and nobody is judging you on how you look or how weird you dance :). After the package ran out, I ended up signing up for more classes and still go there whenever I find some free time.

FATPHOBIC DO NOT GO…read moreHERE PERIOD IF YOU FEEL YOU DESERVE RESPECT! I am a ballroom dancer , intermediate level. I dance bachata, salsa, meringue, cumbia and tango. i wanted to meet people so I joined as a single person for a group of lessons. while dancing with a member he grabbed me roughly and shoved me into "place" where he thougut i should be positioned for the song, then yanked me again very roughly. when I approached the teacher about this behavior she completely and totally ignored my concern about THE ASSAULT I EXPERIENCED and she said I need to move to the beginner area IMMEDIATELY in the middle of class! it was humiliating. before this she was giving me so many minor corrections and no one else. she also did not enforce partner rotation which leads to better learning. I sat in my car and cried for 20 minutes before I could safely drive home. i have not been to any studios since this traumatic event. i was the only plus size in the group.

I attended a virtual La Clave Cubana - Salsa Fusion class led by Reinier, as part of a virtual…read moreseries he's teaching at UW. Reinier has great energy (even on Zoom) and the lesson was very easy to follow and good exercise (I didn't expect to sweat at home!). Reinier is a handsome cuban man with good rhythm. He chose fun and upbeat music, too. The many dance moves we learned were very practical (I recognize them from casual salsa nights I've attended in the past - without any lessons). I liked how he went over each move and we practiced at just the right pace -- not too fast or too slow, too challenging or too boring. Even though I had missed the first salsa class, Reinier did a recap at the beginning and it was easy for me to jump right in! I feel like I learned more in this one class than all the casual salsa nights (which usually start with a free lesson) that I've attended before. I'm very excited about attending the next class. Thank you! P.S. I hope everyone can help support this small local business! They offer lots of online classes even during the pandemic! Unlike some other virtual dance/exercise classes I've taken, I didn't feel like I was "missing out" or not learning enough. The energy was good too, even though we were on Zoom!