My husband and I recently moved to LA and were so lucky to be introduced to Doug and Nicki! We've…read morebeen taking private lessons from them. Not only are they the cutest couple I've ever seen, they are the most kind, talented and knowledgeable in the business! They go at your pace, thoroughly describe each move, and really allow you to have fun and enjoy the process! They have a great foundation ("The Triangle") that they teach off of to help you grasp the basics and advance from there; ie basic sugar push, basic right side pass, basic whips to all the more advanced and stylized versions. It's also rare to have two instructors in the room with you, which is my favorite part! Nicki points out things that Doug might not see and vice versa, which I believe helps us advance quicker. They both dance with us individually so we can also feel how the movement works. These are the best in the business, no joke. Their skill level, patience, and ability to communicate sets them a part! They are worth every penny! I wish we could keep them here in LA, but excited for their next journey!

Best. Teacher. Ever. My fiance and I went to him for some wedding dance lessons and he was not only…read moreresponsive in emails and phone, but also very knowlegeable in dance structure AND a great dancer (youtube him!). He's not here to rip you off like some dance schools/instructors out there. He helped us pick out a song, and taught us some basic steps with a little flair to help us along. He's patient, fun, funny, forgiving (even when I stepped on his feet a few times too many), not to mention super cute. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thanks Doug!

I've been taking absolute beginner ballet for adults on Sundays for several weeks and I love it! I…read moretruly am an absolute beginner. I have done absolutely zero ballet before, but after a couple weeks of classes and a couple YouTube videos to brush up on the terminology, I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I like that you don't have to commit to a series of classes and can just pay for single drop in classes. I needed that freedom to be brave enough to try it. The instructor is great, kind and encouraging and clear. Come join, it's fun!

Nice studio! we went here during covid. All the staff were very safe about it all and made sure…read moreeveryone wore a mask and used hand sanitizer when entering the building. they ran it so well! the teachers were all very kind and they helped train even in crazy times! great!

We absolutely love this dance studio. My daughter started taking ballet classes here about a year…read moreago at age 3. The teacher did a great job keeping a group of toddlers engaged and she was so sweet and patient with them. We recently held my daughter's 4th birthday party at Dance Evolutions. Aspen, the owner exceeded my expectations. She took care of everything (set up, beautiful decorations, all the entertainment, etc.) and the kids had an amazing time. My daughter wanted a frozen-themed birthday party and it was perfect. Elsa herself was there (all arranged by Aspen!) My daughter also attends Evolutions preschool and we couldn't be happier... I really coudn't rave more about Aspen and both Dance Evolutions and Evolutions Preschool!

Very happy with Aspen (the owner) the new toddler dance teacher! They understand toddlers aren't…read morealways attentive or cooperative and they always stay positive and encouraging.

I began lessons at Arthur Murray Clackamas with no dance experience and two left feet. The…read moreinstructors are so encouraging and patient with their students. I look forward to new challenges in my private lessons. The group classes are full of positive energy. My life has absolutely been enhanced by dance, and I highly recommend Arthur Murray Clackamas.

Arthur Murray dance studio is the best place we have experienced taking any kind of dance lessons…read moreAlina and Robin as well as the other staff are so professional kind and patient! Well would recommend dance lessons here for any occasion or just a new healthy hobby!

This company appears to be dead. The website is for sale, the facebook page is old (last post:…read more2023), and they do no appear in a google maps search by name.

I go to Center Space every Friday I'm not out of town, sick, or being forced to do something else…read morethat invariably is way less fun than going to Center Space. I go for the most fun, wonderful, queer-friendly hip-hop dance class in the entire world, Swagger. The teacher is probably the most patient, upbeat dance teacher I've ever encountered - you can tell she really loves what she does and so do her students. I recommend it, and any other class at Center Space, to beginning dancers and more advanced dancers of all stripes!

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.

When a studio has been open for 54 years, you know they are doing something right...actually a lot…read moreof things. This is a long standing business with a solid history. always choose the studio that has withstood the test of time. Highly recommend.

This studio offers a creative and nurturing experience with many different dance styles to choose…read morefrom. I love that the teachers have decades of experience and offer such a kind, caring and positive environment.

We were apprehensive about moving studios after arriving in Portland from Arizona. We loved our…read moreprevious studio and worried we'd never find anything as good. We were blissfully wrong!! Both my daughters have flourished under the current instruction at Inspire! All of the instructors have provided tremendous leadership and growth for my dancers. Can there be a rough day occasionally? Sure, but that's life! 99% of the time my girls come out of class having worked hard and had fun. This is definitely a pre-professional studio, and the dancers are treated as if this can be their profession after graduation. Their competitive teams are amazing, but I adore that the focus isn't only on competition. The technique classes are FAR more important. Participation in The Nutcracker is also a must! The girls do an amazing job, rivaling the professional shows downtown We look forward to it every year.

I moved my daughter to Inspire because she was ready for a more rigorous dance education. She was…read morethere for not quite a year (one season), and overall, it was a very negative experience. The dance instruction IS rigorous, but we found it to be anything but inspiring. A harsh environment is cultivated, and it is not at all unusual for students to be humiliated in class and made to cry. There are favored dancers, who are all in the highest level, and the levels below that are generally treated pretty harshly. There is a level of controlling-ness (for example, dictating across the board that all students must wear a certain brand of pointe shoes, regardless of what may work best for each individual student) that is ridiculous. My teenage daughter's confidence was pretty much destroyed during her time at Inspire; although she was accepted into three prestigious summer intensives, she believes that she's "a bad dancer" thanks to the messages she received at Inspire. Heavy on criticism, sometimes downright mean, skimpy on encouragement. I don't typically write Yelp reviews, but I feel compelled to share our experience on this one. We are relieved to be moving on from Inspire.

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!