My daughter LOVES all her classes and the teachers are very nice and take the time to work with…read morethem if they are struggling. The breaks and classes are very well organized and we are aware of them well in advance. The classes are very diverse and you are sure to be able to find a class for their level. My daughter especially loves the comradary between the dancers and she's made many friends there.

I would not recommend this dance studio. Although my daughter's teacher was a nice person, the…read morestudio would charge a monthly tuition but somehow always find reasons to not have class. Every month has a "holiday" or "break" which we are required to pay for even though there is no class offered. For the month of June, we are expected to pay for a full month's tuition but only 2 classes are offered. There is also a registration fee, production fee, costume fee, late fee and the parents are required to purchase recital tickets at full price. I understand that the employees need vacation time but it is not fair to charge people for a service that is not provided.

Just moved out of Humboldt County. While I was living up there, this place was amazing. The…read moreinstructors are very kind and always made me feel comfortable. I was a full beginner and even when I thought it wasn't possible, they were always capable of making me feel like a bad bitch. The community at this place was so comforting and helped me raise my confidence in my body and my capability. If you're new and considering going here, JUST DO IT. You'd regret it if you knew how amazing they are. They are extremely inclusive of everyone and reliable. Have questions? Just give them a call. Got the voicemail? Don't worry! They call you back and are extremely helpful. I could not have imagined my Humboldt experience without any of these lovely people. They truly enhance body positivity and gender inclusitivity.

The best studio ever! Nice staff, fun atmosphere and awesome teachers. Happy to call this studio my…read more own !

Excellent Ballet training in a caring, supportive and inclusive environment. Bringing the fine arts…read moreto our little community. A treasure!

If I could give 0 stars I would. Owner is very disrespectful. Did not have no respect and was…read morereally rude on answering a simple question. Potential dancers please do not go here it is not worth training at or spending your money at.

I've been taking my daughter to Healthsport for private swim lessons for about two years. When I…read morefirst consulted them about private lessons and communicated my concerns and her disabilities, my information was received with so much courtesy and respect. Any time lessons had to be cancelled on my part or theirs, they tried to immediately reschedule with the right person. I feel they respect their patrons and almost treat us as family. The staff there is great and the place is clean.

So I'm a mother of two, a teen daughter and a younger son, and I'm trying to get back in shape and…read morehopefully get them started on a healthier path too. Figured I'd check out some of the local gyms and see what's out there. I checked out health sport a couple weeks ago and wanted to share my experience. I live outside Arcata so first stop was the Arcata club. Idk, maybe it's fine for some people, but it kinda just felt like it was full of young meathead gym bros hovering around the weights and grunting. Front desk staff were friendly enough but the vibe inside just wasn't it for me. Weight room was honestly a little intimidating, especially when you're trying to bring your kids along. Then I checked out the McKinleyville club. It was super quiet and seemed clean, but also kinda boring? Not a lot going on there, like if you don't love cardio machines and weights. Not sure what else there really is to do. Might be fine if you just want a basic place to work out, idk yet. Then Eureka, locker rooms definitely needed some love. Pool had a bunch of stains at the bottom which just made it feel kinda gross. Crowd there seemed a little older though, which I actually liked better than the Arcata vibe. But good luck finding a staff member when you need one. Felt like nobody was around. Got roped into a "tour" by one of their sales guys as we wondered around. Dude's hair was all messed up like he just got up from a nap and looked like a gym bro in a polo. And worse, it looked like he was checking out my daughter whenever he thought I wasn't looking. Made me very uncomfortable and SO creepy. I finished the tour quickly and we left. I don't remember his name but if you go there, you'll know who I'm talking about. Will not be going back there. Heard they have a site down in Fortuna that's supposed to be nice but that's way too far for me, so not even gonna bother. Honestly not sure what my option is at this point. Arcata feels too much like a frat house, Eureka just feels sketchy, and McKinleyville, maybe?? I was told I could set up a trial so maybe I'll do that and see how it feels when I actually try to work out there. Guess we'll see. Anyway, that's my rant. Just wish it wasn't so hard to find a decent place to get a workout in without feeling weird or uncomfortable.

The Art of Pilates studio is nice; it's open and airy with lots of light. Easy parking. The…read moremachines are all new and wonderful. Katie is a fantastic instructor. She has helped me so much. She always provides specific feedback, good verbal cueing, and options to make exercises more challenging. I feel very safe taking classes from Katie and she remembers my limitations/injuries and cautions me when necessary. When the order came for shelter in place, Katie was able to get up and running with Zoom classes quickly and the classes are great. It's been really wonderful to be able to continue doing Pilates twice a week!

The Art of Pilates is such a beautiful studio, clean and simple, with personal touches of Katie's…read moreartwork. Katie is a fabulous instructor. She offers personal cues and attention to detail beyond compare. I've been attending her classes for years and hope to continue for many more. Thank you for always taking such good care of us, Katie!!

I love it here! Michelle is my instructor and she is a gem! I always feel appreciated, heard and…read moreseen here. When I first started taking classes here as a newbie everyone was super welcoming and didn't make me feel bad for not being able to do some of the exercises. 10/10 BEST PILATES PLACE IN HUMBOLDT

From the owner: Movewell is a movement studio in downtown Arcata dedicated to providing space to inspire you to…read morelove your body through movement. We offer a variety of ways to get your body moving including: Pilates, Barre, Dance, Yoga, Aerial Yoga group classes, private sessions, workshops, special events and online class subscriptions. It doesn't matter how, where, or why you move, what's important is having fun and moving your body. When we move our body, we can get out of our heads and feed our spirit. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, we are here to support you!

Danielle's last class at Namaste Berkeley in December was BitterSweet. Bitter because we were all…read moresad that she is moving away and Sweet because she led an energetic, poignant, silent (no talking, just clapped to signal changes) class to music by Kitaro. Apart from the led routines, Danielle gave us the freedom several times to do our own dance or the freedom to move around the room with a theme (like slapping hands against the floor or body). To top it off, post class, she gave each of us a vanilla candle, incense stick and a hug. I will GREATLY miss Danielle but grateful I benefitted from attending her classes in 2013.

I rarely miss Danielle's Nia class - it's the highlight of my week! Her music is always fun and…read morevaried, the choregraphy is easy to follow, and her playful spirit is both inspiring and infectious. I always get a great, balanced workout and leave class with a big smile on my face. As good as it gets!

I like the sound baths at Om Shala Yoga. Be aware that you need to be there 15 minutes in advance,…read moreas they lock the doors at or before the listed start time. I don't really like yoga, so couldn't tell you either way about that.

Om Shala Yoga studio is one of my favorite studios in Humboldt. They offer a variety of classes…read morethat are unique, spiritual and bring a sense of community that fills my cup. I have always had good experiences with any teachers here, but I must shout out Shemaia for her teaching methods in particular as hers is the class I attend most frequently. She melds together an active and yin practice so beautifully and really encourages us to do things in our practice that will help us age gracefully which I really appreciate. Of course you can't go wrong with any of the other teachers either, Peggy is an icon, Geneva brings the most juicy yin classes and Brother V's tea class is the only one of its kind around.

A grand old art deco 1930s movie theater now in its 75th year standing but in much need of a face…read morelift. The components are all there - this beauty just needs a little help. On the national historical registry since 2010. the wife and I were there one evening recently for an ArMack Orchestra performance, the sound within the auditorium is very good and I'm sure in her prime she was a grand venue, but this building has definitely seen better days. The first thing I noticed was the "mushy" smell when you walk into this large space - mold, dust and disrepair are apparent. The art deco interior is still very much there and intact - mostly just needs an update after all the years of neglect. Great stylized cut glass wall sconces, and stylized cut glass overhead light fixtures along with the lobby entrance and foyer details reveal just how great this grand structure was back in its day. High ceiling soar overhead and two huge murals - left and right of the stage reminded me that this used to be a place where people in the town gathered regularly in a different era. This space is now a multicultural facility for the performing arts and monthly movies. Also available for rent for special events, weddings, parties, concerts, etc. This is a special place within old Town downtown Eureka that needs to be used to keep her alive, and is in need of some loving restoration to keep around for future generations. Still a 4 Star venue for all of its awesome architectural details that still exist after seven plus decades. And, a venue that has the potential to be a true 5 star gem - with a little help. 00127

If you're not coming here to watch films, you're missing out! This non-profit art deco theater is…read moreentirely volunteer run and is in the process of being lovingly restored. They feature awesome programming like "Science on Screen," when science lectures accompany sci-fi films, and live scores by musicians such as the Invisible Czars. Visiting the theater for their monthly noir night has become one of my favorite activities since moving to the area. Definitely grab a local beer, cider, glass of wine or speciality cocktail while viewing a flick--all proceeds go toward the theater's restoration. Rumors has it that the theater will soon have it's own deco Air BnB for rent upstairs--can't wait to recommend it to out of town visitors :)