I have danced at a lot of different studios around Seattle. I was frustrated because there weren't…read moremany in South Seattle, and it also isn't easy to find awesome classes. Not only is Studio 206 close to my home and in an iconic Seattle building (Old Rainier Brewery), the classes are so fun! There are so many talented and engaging instructors to match any flavor of dance you are looking for. Classes are accessible for first time dancers, and also satisfy those who like a little more choreo. The community at Studio 206 is also amazing. So many wonderful people who support each other and have a blast, while getting a great workout. If you have been looking for dance fitness and are just now discovering Studio 206, then be very excited. You're going to love it!

This is the greatest Dance studio in the history of the world. Nicole is amazing. She is a positive…read moreand fun and she makes us sweat!!!! She has created such a wonderful community of amazing people and I'm lucky to call all of them good friends. I don't know what I would do without these amazing people in my life. Plus, she has gotten the best people together to instruct other classes and there is truly something for everyone. Don't miss this studio!!!! It's literally what I look forward to. It's my therapy. If you hate the treadmill, give this a shot. You will love it!!!!!! On top See you there!

My boyfriend and I bought a Groupon for 10 dance lessons here. If I'm recalling this correctly, we…read morehad 4 private lessons, 4 group lessons, and an hour of a party that was like a freestyle, open group lesson. Rachel was our instructor for the private lessons and she was super friendly, very organized and communicated well with us in terms of what she was going to teach and how the whole groupon offer worked. I think if we had continued our lessons, she would have been a great dance teacher to work with. The groupon is alright if you want a super basic knowledge of a lot of different dances, but for more in depth training, you'd have to sign up for real lessons. We covered the introductory steps for a lot of different dance styles during our lessons. The lessons were slowly paced and it felt like we learned how to do the boxstep 10 different ways. Towards the end of the lessons covered by the groupon, the management sat us down a couple of times to try to get us to sign up for more lessons, which is understandable but made my boyfriend and I a bit uncomfortable with how forceful they were in trying to get us to sign up.

I haven't been here in over a year and I live in constant fear of running into my instructor…read more(Sarah) for fear that she'd expect me to use brain cells to remember my lessons. Brain cells I've destroyed via a cocktail of alcohol, stds, and various other substances. Everyone who was here when I was here was pretty cool. I was at a very awkward stage in my life then and some of my best times were spent at this studio. Being sentimental makes me feel gross. Anyway, Sarah's awesome. I'd prob go back if I weren't so fucking poor. Well, not poor. Poor in comparison to how NOT poor I used to be. The end.

FATPHOBIC DO NOT GO…read moreHERE PERIOD IF YOU FEEL YOU DESERVE RESPECT! I am a ballroom dancer , intermediate level. I dance bachata, salsa, meringue, cumbia and tango. i wanted to meet people so I joined as a single person for a group of lessons. while dancing with a member he grabbed me roughly and shoved me into "place" where he thougut i should be positioned for the song, then yanked me again very roughly. when I approached the teacher about this behavior she completely and totally ignored my concern about THE ASSAULT I EXPERIENCED and she said I need to move to the beginner area IMMEDIATELY in the middle of class! it was humiliating. before this she was giving me so many minor corrections and no one else. she also did not enforce partner rotation which leads to better learning. I sat in my car and cried for 20 minutes before I could safely drive home. i have not been to any studios since this traumatic event. i was the only plus size in the group.

I attended a virtual La Clave Cubana - Salsa Fusion class led by Reinier, as part of a virtual…read moreseries he's teaching at UW. Reinier has great energy (even on Zoom) and the lesson was very easy to follow and good exercise (I didn't expect to sweat at home!). Reinier is a handsome cuban man with good rhythm. He chose fun and upbeat music, too. The many dance moves we learned were very practical (I recognize them from casual salsa nights I've attended in the past - without any lessons). I liked how he went over each move and we practiced at just the right pace -- not too fast or too slow, too challenging or too boring. Even though I had missed the first salsa class, Reinier did a recap at the beginning and it was easy for me to jump right in! I feel like I learned more in this one class than all the casual salsa nights (which usually start with a free lesson) that I've attended before. I'm very excited about attending the next class. Thank you! P.S. I hope everyone can help support this small local business! They offer lots of online classes even during the pandemic! Unlike some other virtual dance/exercise classes I've taken, I didn't feel like I was "missing out" or not learning enough. The energy was good too, even though we were on Zoom!

Ever wanted to learn Bhangra? Or just want to have fun learning a new dance style while getting…read moreyour workout on? If yes, you've got to take Bhangra classes here! This is a small dance studio packed with amazing instructors that are passionate about Bhangra and teaching you the proper authentic moves while having fun. The owner's (Harmeet and his crew) love for Bhangra and attitude is contagious! Classes, Cost & Parking: - 1 class per week, $65 per month or $150 per quarter (3 months) - Classes for all levels (Beginner to advanced) - Classes for all age ranges (kids to adults) - Classes for any schedule (day/evening/weekends) - Tons of free parking - 1 free trial class What makes this place great: - 2-4 instructors in every class so you get lots of attention - Instructors teach you authentic moves and they make the class fun! - They have a SoundCloud with songs you can practice with called Apna Bhangra Club - Instructors sends videos after class so you can practice - Awesome workout (kicks my butt every single time) I drive 1/2 hour just for this class and it's absolutely worth it. It's my dream to learn how to dance but I've always been intimadated by dance. They make me comfortable enough to start dancing Bhangra! Heads-up: The website isn't up to date, I'd recommend calling to find the current schedule.

They communicate by text and keep late hours…read more I went to one private lesson. They were very much rushing me to get into a group class even when I said I wasn't feeling well. Getting a text at 10 pm at night when it's not an emergency is ridiculous. I should have read the reviews here first.

If you want to have your love of dance fostered and turned into a burning passion, come here and…read morelearn from all of the delightful teachers!

We have been with Spotlight for about 6 months and my 5 year-old loves Miss Amanda…read more We've had experiences where we went to two other dance studios and they pushed us for hundreds of dollars up front with costume fees -on our first visit! You can tell Spotlight is more about making a dancing fan out of your kiddo. My kid just loves the activities and really wants to continue dancing since the teacher is so great. Yes, all studios eventually have recitals but this has been a lot more gentle and fun process to learn. We recommended them to a family member who now attends. We'd recommend them to anybody looking for a fun way to learn to dance.

my daughter is on her 4th year of dance with Spotlight. she started when she was 3 years old and…read morehas had a positive experience from day one. this is great for confidence boosting and coordination. my daughter has Apraxia of speech, has difficulties with sequential step work and has fine motor delays. The classes have been wonderful for her development and assistance in those areas as well. My daughter absolutely loves miss Amanda and is always excited to see her.

I love this dance studio! I have been dancing since it opened and have never considered dancing…read moreanywhere else! it's my dream studio! very kind teachers and studio owner. best dance experience I've ever had. The teachers have amazing corrections and choreography. highly recommend!

Overpriced for quality !!! Very small waiting area!…read more Some teachers are very nice and some are NOT at all !

The teacher, Elaine, has moved her studio to Columbia City. It's a tiny space shared with a gift…read moreshop. I am an elementary level dancer and I found Elaine to be a wonderful teacher for me. She worked me hard but with sensitivity to my strengths and weaknesses. Under her instruction I found myself able to do steps and combinations I hadn't been able to nail down with other teachers in larger studios. The tiny class size means loads of individual attention. Cost is $18 for a 90 minute class or $17 if you take multiple classes.

After struggling to find detailed, professional information on what this place offers and whether…read moreit was even open, I am now a believer. In this day and age, we're used to the MindBody app, online scheduling, updated Facebook pages and Google Maps entries, and Instagrams, but you're not going to get any of this with Belltown Ballet. You're getting an elderly woman named Elaine who runs this thing herself, seems to be doing it for fun, and doesn't have the patience for technological updates. This is a great, fun, tough workout. I have been interested in trying beginner ballet as an adult, and this was a perfect introduction for me. Elaine is such a lovely person, and she makes ballet enjoyable and accessible to all types of people. There were about 10 people in the class I tried, a good mix of men and women of all levels. The atmosphere was relaxed and somewhat social in between exercises, with a lot of laughter throughout. I have been to other all-levels or even beginner dance and workout classes, and I often find myself frustrated by the lack of instruction and attention to people who had no clue what they were doing. Not so at BBC ballet; everyone felt seen. The classes are all levels, and there are students who have been dancing for decades, as well as true beginners like myself. The more you learn, the more you understand the proper technique and what you have to work on, so every student finds it challenging. Here is the logistical info as of August 8, 2022, as they don't seem to update their website or social media: BBC Studio AKA Belltown Ballet is doing live, in-person classes. (There are also online and hybrid classes, but I haven't tried them and won't comment on them here.) Live classes are Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. They take place at the Seattle Armory in Seattle Center, 4th Floor, north end, Puget Sound Theater spaces. Classes are $16 for drop ins, and you don't need to register or anything, just show up. There is plenty of space, so come, bring friends, etc.