Great academy to get kids in acting, singing and theater! The teacher Kelly was high energy and…read moremanaged kids really well. My daughter was always excited to go there. Total value for money! I will enroll my kids for next batch most likely (schedule permitting)

I arrived on the scene not knowing what to expect. I am a huge theater fan, a huge frozen fan and I…read morelove seeing how different places handle their birthday party offerings. The Scene I was a guest here for a five year old girls birthday from 1-3 PM. The child's class was invited and it was a mix of girls and boys. The format was, sit in a circle, introduce each other, start practicing lyrics and gestures to a song. Kids all go to the bathroom as a group. Eat Pizza / Fruit / Cake. Parents stand in a line behind a table. Performance of two songs. Some observations: Some kids were warmer uppers, like mine. They suggested I could sit in the circle with my kiddo to help her get acclimated. We were 6 minutes late. I did sit for a bit, but had to move to a chair. I did suggest my kid go and talk to a teacher and that seemed to help. There were two boys who kept playing outside the circle and not paying attention and following the rules. I was a bit bothered by this and am not sure what should have happened. 1. I wondered why the parents weren't encouraging their kids to participate. Was it because they were boys? And boys don't need to participate and follow instructions? 2. Why weren't the teachers trying to encourage the boys to participate? Were they assuming that because this was Disney princesses they wouldn't want to? All in all, I can't see everyone ignoring two girls not paying attention and doing their own thing and distracting the group. I feel like boys should be looked after and encouraged just as much as girls. While yes, the parents should have maybe done something, in situations like this, I try not to jump in, and assume the people who are being paid to run a two our event can work to include everyone. Loved that they had all of the kids go to the bathroom. Smart. One of the teachers seemed new, and didn't quite know the songs, she was looking at the more experienced teacher most of the time for guidance. I could see this made the students not know if they should look at her, or look at the obvious leader. Thought they could have done one dress rehearsal before showing the parents. Only one boy participated out of a group of aprox 25. 5-6 boys stood there. To me, this is a failure of inclusion.

A great space for budding theater arts kids, the space is wonderful and like the real deal. It's a…read moresweet experience and one I'd recommend to anyone who wants a truly amateur production. Excellent for family members of the actors and stage crew, as well as younger ones that are new to the theater. It's a great space in which to learn theater etiquette, to watch a show, to dream. Parking available in the lot just outside the strip-mall-like building. No food/snacks allowed inside the theater; bottled water is okay. For the kids, by the kids.

Picture this. My daughters are in one of Studio East's program at her school and we get a much…read moreneeded extension to the early release for Wednesday. The drama program for my kids is also nice. When Studio East started at Somerset they offered enrollment and we raced to get in on time. Anyone who has tried to get their kid into an after-school activity knows that it is the Thunderdome.... If the Thunderdome were waking up super early and refreshing a page over and over in the hopes that you beat all the other parents in entering your kid's information on time. My Mavis Teaches Typing powers must have been on point that morning. But when you do that race once, you don't have to do it over and over again. This is because they are supposed to offer priority registration to existing students so that they can have something resembling a continuity to their experience. Pretty important. But instead of that they just offered open enrollment again. It was a mistake. Their exact words were, "we didn't think it would be so popular, sorry" That's not smart, but I would never leave a 1-star review because of a mistake. I leave 1-star reviews when the mistake is brought to their attention and they not only don't fix it, but they say that they will do priority registration in the future. This means they have now made it COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE for my daughter to ever be part of the after-school camp in the future. If they fix this then I would remove this review. This is a very binary failure. --- They fixed it by adding a teacher. YAY to the company!!!

We tried a trial class at Tutu school and probably won't be back. The studio is very cute- pink and…read moregirly with fun costumes displayed on the walls but the bathroom wasn't clean nor were the cubbies. The class itself had some fun elements like the parachute and bubbles but a lot of moments that felt not age appropriate (asking them to walk across the floor and point toes multiple times) where most kids in the class had a hard time staying engaged. The storytime too with lots of words on the page, no pictures and the kids were asked to stay behind a line far from the book. This is a hard ask for young toddlers. I think it takes a very calm toddler for this class to be successful or the instructors to use louder/more engaging language (sound effects, singing, etc)

Amazing experience at the Tutu School in Mill Creek! The location is convenient, lots of parking…read moreand nearby shops. There's a good amount of structure in each class and they make it so fun for my 3 year old. There's no pressure if newer students are still getting used to the curriculum. Teacher Lily is kind and patient with the class.

Our daughter started at ADS five years ago when she was 5, and it has been so special watching her…read moregrow up here. The teachers have helped her become not only a stronger dancer, but also more confident, hardworking, and passionate about something she truly loves. Last year, she joined the competition team, and that has made her experience even more special. Watching her take the stage, challenge herself, cheer on her teammates, and grow with each competition has been such a joy for us. We're so grateful for the friendships, memories, and amazing teachers she's had along the way. ADS has become such a special part of her life, and we can't wait to see where her dance journey takes her next!

My nieces have been attending classes at Alderwood Dance Spectrum for the last 11 years. It has…read morebeen fun to watch them grow in both skills and confidence. They have had great experiences with all of their instructors. I have been able to attend many performances over the years. They are always entertaining and put together so well!

Finding Oly's Dancesport Studio was one of the best things that happened to me. From the very first…read morelesson, I felt welcomed and supported. The instructors are not only exceptional dancers and teachers, but also wonderful people who genuinely care about their students. Every class is motivating, fun, and inspiring. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you'll find a place to grow, challenge yourself, and enjoy the journey. The studio has an amazing community, and I'm grateful to be part of it.

I walked in 6 months ago...started from scratch at pushing 70 yrs old!. The teachers/coaches have…read moreall been first class...patient, helpful and encouraging. A truly amazing group of people. Don't hesitate...I'm having the best time!

It saddens me to write this review, as over the years we have collected many great memories in our…read morerelationship with this studio. I also have friends who helped make this studio a success over the years- I hope they can understand the spirit behind this review and what compels me to speak out. My first commitment is to my child- who I will fiercely advocate for, to the neurodivergent community as a whole, and raising awareness. Nine straight years with Applause with a neurodivergent child. My child grew up at this studio. I wasn't always the perfect dance mom due to my own ADHD struggles with time management, but I contributed a lot to this studio over the years. In the end, we had to move on from this studio due to the rigid management style of their current director, Amanda. While as studio manager she has provided a much-needed organizational structure, in addition to a creative spirit. It's the mistreatment and disregard with regard to the needs of the neurodiverse that compels me to write a less than favorable review. I asked her to incorporate diversity and equity inclusion policy into the studio's mission. That was not done. While there are a couple older kids who may identify as neurodivergent that attend Applause- and management likes to tout inclusivity and kindness- there are no official protocols and considerations to serve as a guide for teaching staff. When you add a rigid management style to that, the end result is a child who exits with a literal broken heart. I am deeply disappointed Amanda did not take my suggestion with official DEI incorporation, as I feel she would have learned valuable skills and insight I feel she is lacking as a young studio manager. She was a child when I first met her, and I spent years rooting her on. So it really is especially disappointing. I have had several conversations with Amanda regarding my child's struggles there- which include shunning, and a bullying incident that occurred in their theater group at the age of 9 that we sought therapy for. She is aware there are multiple other exceptionally talented children who were pushed out from the studio with the same struggles. We hung on. I think she feels she has done right by us, and fulfilled her role as studio manager. I have hit a brick wall. We would just continue the rounds of what she feels she's done, and me trying to convey and help her understand how the studio could improve with examples. In recent months, I could see her attitude toward me change. So there really is nowhere else to go with the relationship, except to encourage a DEI policy and follow it. It's their responsibility. I would also recommend working better with the kids they promote to teach classes. It's one thing to say "sorry that didn't work for you". But does that identify and fix problems that arise with inexperienced kids promoted to teach classes without proper direction? You've got to walk the walk- and having a mission statement, plus policy and procedures surrounding equity and inclusion is a great start. I wish this studio the best.

Such an amazing wide range of classes with excellent and engaging instructors!! From drama to…read moreacting to guitar!! We LOVE Applause Studio!!" --Heather R

Y'all like theater? Y'all live north of Seattle (or east? They have one in Issaquah as well!)?…read more Check out Village Theater. We've seen, at this point, 6 productions here. Always high quality. Always immense talent. Always extremely nice and helpful box office and house staff. The theater is set up so that there is not a bad seat in the house. Supporting the arts, now more than ever, is important. Do it here. 10/10 will return. Again and again

My daughter takes classes there. She has so much fun and loves it! We saw the High School Musical…read morethere and it was an awesome show. Everyone did a great job!

Our family has loved dancing at TDS this year. My daughter delights in her teacher and friends, and…read moreis enjoying practicing dancing at home. She's learned so much from watching the other classes, too. The variety of classes available for children and adults at TDS cannot be beat for the cost of tuition.

I haven't danced in many years, and I felt welcomed and able to participate at my own pace. This…read moreschool is great!