Wonderful Dance Studio! We have been very happy at East…read moreCoast Dance Complex. The teachers are professional, experienced, creative, progressive and fun. We've had a great experience! My daughter has been dancing for over a year now and has loved the ballet, jazz and musical theater classes. I would highly recommend this studio! It's been a great experience! They have classes for beginners through experts and classes for all ages!

Love everything about this place! my girls look forwards to coming to class every single week!…read moreEveryone is so friendly here and they were so helpful with helping me choose what the best class my girls would fit in well experience wise. They also made the sign up processes so easy

I was searching for someone in the area to choreograph a first dance for my wedding and Betsy was…read morerecommended. She is enthusiastic engaging and has a great sense of humor. She responds quick to call and emails. She even had a questoinare to learn more about us, our style and experience. She has made this experiece fun. I have two left feet and she has managed to make them begin to dance. My fiance is a already looking like a pro at the waltz. She helped us recongize where we messed up and back tracked to help correct it. She would count or say which direction to be going. This was so helpeful. We got lots of tips and song ideas to practice. We will be able to wow everyone on our big day.

My daughter has been in some kind if activity since she was 3, cheering, tumbling, gymnastics and…read moreeven dance. She did not like ballet or tap but never quite believed me that there were other kinds of dance. Having spent time at another local dance company that has a stringent plan of what classes they think kids should take and not actually taking the child's abilities in mind when recommending what classes the child should take next. Children have different abilities and learning styles and should NEVER be placed in a plan that everyone does it this way. My daughter is a current local pageant title holder and wants to participate in the talent competition at this year's State pageant. We asked for recommendations for a dance teacher and met Miss Betsy who has not only choreographed a dance for us but who's teaching style has helped my daughter learn that dance isn't just one way. Miss Betsy took the time to learn use my daughters current strengths, has given her drive to learn new tricks and is teaching her the need for proper technique. AND SHE WANTS TO DANCE WHEN SHE NEVER WANTED TO BEFORE!!!! Thank you Miss Betsy

Do not send your kids here. The owner is cold, bitchy, unprofessional, and an overall bad person…read more She talks badly about students to other students, she has favorites (and its clear who they are), she NEVER replies to emails unless it involves money. You've been warned.

My daughter competed at this studio for several years, and I don't have one positive thing to say…read moreabout it. The instructor, Jaime Gagner, is in no way capable of running a business. It is made clear who her favorites are, and if you aren't one of them, then you get minimal attention. The horrible treatment of my daughter is what caused her to quit. The choreography is always the same, and at times can be very inappropriate. Jaime is often late to class and is unapologetic. She only makes an effort to have a relationship with the kids she favors. So if your thinking of enrolling your child in a dance class, I hope after reading this that you consider bringing them to one of the many excellent studios in the seacoast area that isn't fusion dance academy.

Great environment with friendly staff. Amazing teachers at great prices you just can't beat awesome…read moretechnique as well as choreography. Award winning studio which you should definitely check out great for younger ones to:)

My daughter has been attending the dance place since she was six years old. She is part of the…read morecompany and it has been the best experience we could ever have asked for! She has grown tremendously --into a confident young woman and creative, open, supportive and loving person. We are so grateful to the instructors, directors, other dancers and families. What an incredible experience this has been for my daughter and for us as her parents!

Both of my daughters have taken the creative class for 3-4 year olds. Both have adored their…read moreteachers and looked forward to class all week long. The instructors are so patient and fun and creative, making sure that each child's introduction to the world of dance is fun and engaging and supportive. My eldest has now moved on to ballet 1, and the time in creative prepared her to thrive now that more technique is being introduced. Highly recommend this studio and it's instructors.

Lessons for wedding dances was wonderful with Frank. You won't be disappointed. Waltz or modern…read moredance routines are taught.

If you are looking for a dance instructor, no need to look further. Antonio has it all. His dance…read moreknowledge is seemingly endless. He is tactful and patient. He tailors the curriculum to your skill level and what you are hoping to accomplish. He has a passion for sharing his knowledge. My husband and I are moving away and we hate to give up our dance lessons with Antonio. As a side note, we paid more in the past for group lessons than Antonio charges for private lessons.

Having been a previous dancer at La Beatz for 4+ years I highly recommend this studio. All the…read moreinstructors are extremely helpful and always enthusiastic to see all the kids. My sister has also been dancing at La Beatz for 5 years and is apart of the competition team. They are very passionate about the DRAMA FREE ZONE, and the instructors are quick to resolve / shut down any negativity. They offer a large number of hip hop classes for kids as young as 3 and up to 18 yrs old, with the occasional adult master classes. They also offer contemporary, Jazz, Acro, Aerial & more for ages 2.5 - 18. They offer Free Trials ( except for aerial ) for those who are unsure which style of dance they are interested in. Joining LA Beatz is more than a membership, it truly does become a family.

Completely unprofessional and not a place I'd send my child for dance lessons. Canceled a session…read moremid-way through and offered no information.

The Ninth State Dancers are an extremely talented group led by a creative and generous teacher,…read moreCarole Morrison. They very graciously donated their time and talent to perform at our fundraiser last Friday. They helped make our Spelling Bee even more memorable and entertaining. Thanks so much Ninth State!! Darci Pemi-Baker Literacy

Great equipment! Great music choices! Everyone is super nice and the owners are fantastic!…read moreDefinitely get a membership here!!

So I would like to update this review because there have been significant changes over at…read moreBarsculpt. I was a long-term customer there, with a regular weekly schedule and LOVED the class itself and my usual instructor. The owner very recently downsized to a small studio which made for some really inconvenient changes that are really hard to ignore. The first is parking, the old location had a decent amount available, but the new space in the State Theatre building does make it challenging if you're commuting. The second is the price hike. I used to get my 5 class pass for barre only for $55, which was a steal. Totally would have been okay with a reasonable update to align with competitors but it was hiked to $100 for a 5 class pass, which is really unreasonable in my opinion. Granted this price includes reformer and barre, but for someone who doesn't do reformer classes it's definitely not worth it. The last piece is the class times. They used to have a wide variety and I always had at least 4-6 people in my 5:30p classes. The new space only has classes until 12-12:30 which is truly not helpful for people with jobs! Overall, still a huge fan of barsculpt as a class but not a fan of the new space or business practices.

I've been going to Barsculpt for both its barre and pilate reformer classes for two years now and…read moreI still find the workouts challenging and engaging. ALL of the teachers are great. I like this place so much I bought a gift certificate for a friend so she could join me. She now goes as much as I do. She LOVES it. Confession: for a long time, I did not exercise (other than walking everywhere) because I found it boring. The workouts at Barsculpt always change. It is truly never the same thing twice. It's always a challenge. Going to Barscuplt not only help me get in the best shape of my life, it has help me calm down, feel centered, and more connected to the community of Portland. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.