I recently moved to Seattle and wanted to pursue my passion in dancing. I have been a trainer…read moredancer from last 15 years and have performed in over 150+ stage shows. I have also won several accolades including Shamak Davar's best dancer award in 2009. So, you can trust me when you see my review. Tripti, who owns Mishika dance academy is the best dance chroeographer by far in Seattle. I needed a teacher who is great in her dance moves, expressions and energy levels. And i got all that at her class. She evn teaches students who have less dancing skills and within 4 classes, you will notice that you have become dance connoisseurs. Within a month i got to perform in 2 of her major dance shows that had over 300+ crowd. If you are looking to be on stage, then join her performance group. And if you just want to learn dancing, then that is the perfect place to become dancing champions. She is very patient and she will teach you the step until you do not get it right. The best part is she records all of her class videos so you get to see what you did wrong or where you need improvement. Dancing is an art where you need to have high energy level, be graceful and display expressions and in her academy you will lean all of that. She enjoys dance and makes sure you enjoy it too. Love it! I would highly recommend joining Mishika dance academy and east or west, Tripti is the best :)

*So confused as to why yelp is not displaying all the 5 star reviews, read them, they are real!! If…read morethey are not "recommended" it is because the people that made them, probably created their yelp accounts to defend the dance studio that they LOVE to the one unhappy reviewer. Which is very unfortunate.* I have watched this studio grow from the ground up. There is a reason it has seen so much growth and success. The studio owner is dedicated to ensuring that each child is growing and learning at the best challenging pace that they can handle. Many incredible dancers (on a national level) have been produced under the instruction of Ms Augga. The teachers and families are wonderful. I have seen so many life long friendships that have flourished through this studio.

This is the best studio in the PNW. Augga and staff are amazing, always being attentive to each…read moreindividual dancer. This studio is a second home for my daughter. It is welcoming and nurturing. Cannot say enough good things about NWDA!

My daughter came here for a preschool dance camp and had a fantastic time. The classes were…read morebeautifully tailored to her age group (I used to teach children's dance.... This was definitely legit). The staff bios are on the wall and they all have impressive qualifications. The classrooms and waiting areas are clean, uncluttered, brightly lit and adequately equipped. One feature i particularly liked was a "shoe recycling" bin.... Like a book exchange, toss in the ones you don't need anymore and help yourself to any you can use. Looking forward to trying out some regular classes!

Overall, this dance studio is a wonderful place to have your young dancer start dancing. My son…read moretakes tap here and he enjoys it! The studio is sandwiched between PC Restaurant and Five Guys with ample parking space where it is easy to get in and out. They provide a free trial class when you are unsure if the class is going to workout for your child. The school offers ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater and adult classes too. Their registration fee is minimal per family and class rates are competitive too. They welcome families every six weeks into the classroom for observation which is a great way to ask questions and connect with your child's teacher. Although, they do not have large observation windows, instructors often keep doors open (if it's not too loud in the waiting area) or are also open to have visitors upon request when families are concern about their child's class. Their website, quarterly newsletters and Facebook page keeps us informed with pertinent details about the studio and upcoming events. If your child loves to perform, this studio is the place to be as they give ample opportunities for your young dancer to perform in the community in their school's companies. One of the factors that I appreciate most at this school is that they seem to keep their faculty constant. Unlike other studios I have experienced in the past, turnovers were high and the staff seemed young and lack on teaching experience. Their faculty genuinely care about their students as individuals. The teachers are well versed in their craft and are educated both with higher education degrees and industry experience in national and international companies. If you have a budding dancer, Washington School of Dance starts as young as 18 months through adults.

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!

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

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.

Before covid I was taking beginner ballet classes at another studio but after it closed, they did…read morenot resume lessons virtually. I did some Google searching for an alternative and came across the 30 Day Ballet program from American Dance Institute. I took the first class that was offered free, and really enjoyed it so I decided to purchase the program. I am 3 weeks into the course, and I absolutely love it! I can already feel myself getting stronger and making progress in all the barre and centre work. I look forward to class and the teacher is just lovely. She takes time to explain everything really well at the very beginner level, and the classes build gradually on what you have been learning. I look forward to going back and retaking many of the classes after I am finished with the course. Thank you so much for making this program available to us while we are limited to learning ballet at home!

I signed up for their 2-week unlimited dance classes per their promotion back in May. When I tried…read moreto select classes, I was told their summer class registration was closed and that they would contact me when the classes would reopen. I didn't hear back from them for over a month. It took me multiple times to get someone to respond in July. I said I was only interested in the Flamenco class but there were no beginner's classes. I asked for a refund multiple times and they have not responded since.

Robert is in-credible. Truly. I am so grateful for his generosity, patience and can-do attitude…read more A week before leaving for our wedding in India, my (now) husband decides we should get dance lessons. How will we do such a thing in such a short time? Cue Robert. My husband literally called to see if we could come in that day. Without hesitation, Robert invited us to the studio. He made no promises about how far we would get, but said we could come today and tomorrow and make some progress toward a slow dance. We got there and got to work! Robert was incredibly patient with us (I was nervous and my husband has two left feet...) we had our two sessions and then he squeezed us in on a late Tuesday night to have one last practice. We left DanceSport much more confident and capable, and in the end, as completely better than adequate dancers :) Our first dance was magic- we were well prepared and comfortable in the moves Robert taught us. Thank you, Robert, for making our wedding night even more special!

Great atmosphere, excellent and caring instructors, and a great youth team program. New to Magnuson…read morePark, but off to a great start. The studio dances and performance events are fantastic.