Kathleen is amazing. I am surprised to hear someone review negatively at all! Every class in West…read moreLinn is taught by Kathleen herself and I've seen only joy and talent come out of her as a teacher! The mood is non-judgmental and kind. For the very little kids (under 5), it's less structured because they are so little and wiggly, but the progression as the kids move into ages 5-6, and then ages 6-8 is totally seemless and more structured as they age. If you're looking for strict scary or pushy, this isn't the place for you! Kathleen is hardworking and encourages the kids to be as well, but there's no undue pressure for perfection or mean disciplinary nonsense. It's just a friendly and magical place to dance and have fun!

This is not only the best dance studio around this is a family! Miss Kathleen has really done a…read morefantastic job creating this family. She and all of her wonderful staff are truly talented teachers. They are not only gifted dancers but outstanding award winning singers as well. What ever your looking for in a studio whether it be creative movement for your little one or Broadway singing and acting lessons you'll find it here. I also appreciate that they strive to teach the students to love themselves and their teammates.

I have been dancing with Maralee's for over 10 years and have absolutely loved my experience here!…read moreStarting dance later in life at age 14 can have its challenges; however, the instructors and studio atmosphere at Maralee's made me feel at home. I tried other studios in the past, but ultimately felt a sense of family and belonging here. The instructors did an incredible job of challenging me while also allowing me to grow at my own pace which is not always the case at every studio. The Worthington's are truly like family to me, and I have made friendships to last a lifetime. Now as an instructor, I feel incredibly grateful to have had these experiences as I get to teach other kids during such formative years of their life. Confidence, musicality, kindness and connection are some of the attributes you can expect to gain from coming to Maralee's Dance.

I cannot say enough great things about this place and the family who runs it! I work for an…read moreorganization that provides advocacy services to survivors of human trafficking. I reached out to Tammy, at Maralee's, about the idea of hosting a survivor leadership event at their studio. She was quick to respond and so incredibly generous, offering not only their space but access to their tables, chairs, lights, sound system, beverages, everything we could ever want or need. Not only that, but the staff here were so helpful and supportive along the way, offering to help set up and asking nothing in return. Everyone had such a fun and memorable time dancing the day away. So thankful for Maralee's!

Just want to leave an informational review because there's a couple of important things they do not…read morestate on their website. 1. There is no where to view your dancer inside of the building. If you choose to stay to watch your dancer in class, you must view from the windows OUTSIDE of the building. (If weather permits of course. Their normal protocol is for you to just drop your dancer off.) 2. Limited parking 3. If your dancer is in a 3-6yr old class- if one dancer has to use the potty, the whole class has to go. The teacher is responsible to take the little ones to use the restroom. I enrolled my 3yr old in one of their classes and was surprised by their lack of accommodations, especially having come from another established studio out of state. I also have a 1yr old that I have to bring with me and watching my 3yr dance from the parking lot was not safe for my little one. I also thought their potty protocol was frustrating because of the time (15min) it took away from class and having a stranger tend to my daughter using the potty did not sit well with me. To each their own. Just leaving this info for other mamas who are looking to enroll their younger dancers. 2 stars because they do not reply to emails and voice mails and for the lack of info on their website. My daughter had a great time in her class but unfortunately the studios lack of accommodations lead to an unsatisfactory experience and we unenrolled immediately.

My girls dance at load and love their teaches! We look forward to going to dance every week!read more

I have enrolled 3 Grandchildren at different times at Youth Music I have only one word WONDERFUL…read moreopportunity and the best staff.

Not sure how or why parents are so enamored by this place, sure its not that expensive but my kid…read morehas gone here for like 4 full term classes and has not improved at all. This does not seem like real lessons but just some feel good money pit where parents and staff couldnt care less about the kids actually learning to play and read music. Ive seen no improvement in my kids instrument or talent, hes actually gotten worse being here than where he was before. This will be his last term at this place, im seriously unsure how or why so many parents are duped into continuing paying for their children to go here, it is a waste of time and money. Im sorry but this place is a total joke, if you are considering it, pay the extra money for private lessons from someone else.

This was my first time at Lakewood Center for the Arts and I was pleasantly surprised both by the…read moreevent venue, but the caliber of the actors in our visit. We were invited to join as friend and the group of a recent play. The performance was excellent - Straight A caliber! The seats were comfortable and as a small venue, there is no bad seat in the house! Would I recommend going - ABSOLUTELY YES! Don't miss this local venue for culture, experience and just a fun night out!!

What a fun theater to see a play, and we had a blast. With so many restaurant choices within…read morewalking distance, makes this a fine location to make a whole night out of it. Parking is set up pretty well but can get full fast, if it's a sold out show. We got there a tad on the early side so that we can get a drink inside at their small beverage stand with beer, wine and some snacks, nothing special. Theater seating was perfect in terms of view of stage. Here is where it gets weird, in the middle of the show it started to get super hot, many people started to fan themselves with show programs, including me, I almost had to get out. I was able to make it through to the end but while leaving I noticed how narrow the exit was from theater to lobby, got a little claustrophobic and thought, if there was an emergency, it would be very hard to safely exit, in my opinion. All & All, next time I will dress light and sit near an exit. Loved this venue and plays they put on yearly.

My daughter loves going to ballet class. All the instructors are so fun and vert sweet. Highly…read morerecommend this place.

Hands down super impressed with this place, they accommodate all levels, are super caring and have…read moresuch amazing course work for the kiddos. Very very pleased and happy to see a local place finally that understands their entry level needs. Couldn't have picked a better spot, so thankful my friends referred us, we're definitely passing the recommendation on to others!

My wife and I have been going for several months now and feel much more comfortable actually…read moredancing in a public space than we ever had before, we were goofy and silly, but did not know how to do anything graceful. I would not say that we are experts yet, but we certainly are able to engage in something extremely fun and the instructors are half the reason we keep coming back. They are so engaging and helpful to see the tiny things that we can adjust to get that much better, and they make every class extremely fun. We were also intimidated at first to go to the parties, but the fact that they do these relatively short and focused events is awesome. People who know how (instructors, student la who are maybe a little further along) invite you to go out and do things that you would probably otherwise hesitate to if it wasn't in a venue designed for learning. I know it sounds weird to compare it but it has a lot of the same dynamic that a great jiu jitsu academy does with people taking it easy on you when you are a beginner and letting you learn from their experience whether it is just a bit ahead of you or with a whole lifetime of training they can share. I would never have gotten my feet off the ground otherwise. Excellent experience and I am always excited to go in the evening after work.

Great Classy people. I would say this is one of the most upscale studios I have seen. Love it.read more

I attended the Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts consistently over two years and part-time over the…read morethird year. I was a teenager and a part of the upper level ballet curriculum which included technique, pointe and a performance/variations class. I have also observed the younger students in class and can vouch for the quality of the training. The instruction that I received at this school was phenomenal. My primary teacher was Ms. Goldthwaite (the director), but I was also taught by a professional dancer with the Oregon Ballet Theater. When I first transferred to this school from another local school, my technique was rather dismal. Ms. Goldthwaite completely renovated and fine-tuned my technique. She is very observant and well-trained as a teacher, and she can see and correct even the most minor of errors. That said, she is not militant and is very kind, approachable, and a pleasure to work with. Furthermore, as a resident of New York City, I now frequently take class at a variety of well-known professional schools with renowned teachers. What is so impressive is that from the first class I took in NYC, to the last one I took today, every new teacher that I go to ALWAYS compliments my technique and my training. This is a big deal in a city where there are endless numbers of beautiful dancers. I owe all of it to Ms. Goldthwaite! This dance school may be small and developing, but it is completely worth it. You will get personal attention, work with the director herself, and won't have to deal with the administrative bureaucracy as at larger and more impersonal schools. I wholeheartedly recommend the Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts completely for any age ; )

Educators lack any type of early age developmental training, parents are often called to have their…read morekids disciplined. Zero training in nor diversity often blaming the child for "not behaving correctly". I was literally followed in to the bathroom to be questioned why my 2 children needed to use the restroom. And when the daughter of the owner hovered over the water fountain insisting she would press the button for her, our daughter cried wanting to do it herself. There is a major miss with this facility in bringing a warm and supportive environment for children. When a child cries wanting their mommy, it's not a means to then tell the parents she's a distraction in class. This is 2025 and this is the best that lake Oswego has to offe? We are so happy to have severed ties with this group. I truly hope they one day get the wake up call they need.

Spotlight has been a real life-changer for my daughter. If your child loves music, dance, and…read moretheater, and really wants to work on developing their skills in a rigorous yet compassionate environment, there is nowhere better than Spotlight! Over the years, we've gone to several places for her lessons, but no place else is able to achieve the balance between really teaching and demanding a lot of the kids, finding top-notch professionals to teach them, while also being emotionally supportive and compassionate. At Spotlight, my daughter feels both challenged and supported, and has a true sense of belonging there. We were on the waitlist for a long time (almost 2 years!), because Spotlight is so good and people know it, but believe me, it was worth the wait. I am very grateful for the HUGE difference Spotlight and their wonderful staff have made in my daughter's life.

Very pleased by my experience at Unity barre so far. I chose to buy one month unlimited package…read moreafter my free class trial. It's been amazing so far. I am doing barre basics which is perfect for barre beginners. I have no dance background. This class slows down movements for learning purposes yet still get a fat burning workout. Service has been great. The employees seem very dedicated and genuine. Just seems like all around good people. Very glad I tried this out. Hoping it becomes a staple in my workout agenda. Hoping to see more of what barre has to offer! Ps... Located above Big5 next to target.

I am so excited about Unity Barre, the newest barre studio in town! I happened to stumble across…read morethis studio when I was out shopping one day, and I'm so glad I did! The owner, Kathy, teaches many of the classes, and she is so awesome and authentic and has such a fun energy! The classes are upbeat and get your heart rate up. I broke a sweat for sure! I definitely left with tight muscles that are promising to be sore for a day or two at least! The studio is in the shopping center across the street diagonally from Town Center, at the Haven and Foothill intersection. It is located right inside the entry way, if you go in on the Haven side. I will definitely be back!