Groove Nation is such a hidden gem in this town- from the performances that never cease to impress,…read morethe obvious bonded relationships & close community built, the leadership skills, confidence, & worth built into each participant, to the skills acquired from their warm & professional staff. It's clear they truly care; not just about making each participant, team & show or competition *look* good, but also feel good about themselves in the ways that truly matter. If you're looking for family, for fun, & growth, you'll find it here!

Looking for your kiddo to make friends? Socialize? Gain trust with other amazing adults? Learn new…read moreskills, flexibility, and exercise? Look no further!! Groove nation is all of that and more. My daughter has blossomed at groove nation. She's taken skills such as team work, communication home with her. She's gained confidence, made friendships, & we've gained a village here of new friends! We're so beyond grateful to be apart of groove nation.

Very nice and professional recording studio in the heart of Vancouver Washington…read more *All equipment is very high end. *Load in is a breeze. *Full drum kit with high hats and cymbals. *lounge with flat screen TV *Large control panel *Very well balanced acoustics *Reasonable pricing *Sound Engineering with Pro-Tools knowledge as well as Producing credits. Great ear for the details, mic placement expertise, very personable and positive. I was hired to play percussion on a Blues/Rock CD. Down beat was scheduled for 6, we started at 6. These guys are fully budget conscious and this shows his artist a great deal of respect. The whole experience was very positive, I would definitely put this studio on your short list when looking for a recording project. Happy Recordings!

I've been going to Kevin Nettleingham for my music mastering for years. His skills and talent are…read moreamazing. His studio gear and facility is amazing. His output is, wait for it... AMAZING! I only go to him for mastering. You should too. Thank you Kevin!

If you're looking for a fun and inviting place to learn how to dance/explore performing arts…read more/sharpen your skills, look no further! I'm writing this review as a mama of two littles who took multiple classes at RPA... and as a current dancer in the adult classes as well. From the moment we walked through RPA's doors the whole studio made us feel welcome and like family. I can't tell you how kind and down to earth the entire studio is. I've had the pleasure of taking classes with just about every teacher and they are all extremely talented and easy to learn from. Annie (the owner) is who I have spent the most time with and she is wildly talented and such a great teacher. She is really good at meeting every person where they're at and taking them where they want to be... all at the same time. She equally makes learning fun while challenging you. Josh's choreography is continually breathtaking and tells a story! I learned so much from him and gained confidence from his teaching in just a year. Sarah, on top of being an amazing tapper, has a fun and infectious personality you can't help but love! Her classes are such a joy to be in. Vanda is warm and inviting. I love that she choreographs hip hop to the lyrics-- making it that much more of an immersive experience. Another thing-- these adult dance classes are truly all levels, all experiences, all ages, all genders. It's a "come as you are" experience and it's really quite special. I am so grateful to have found such a warm home to enjoy the arts. And if you're looking for one... come on in!

We have had a wonderful experience in this preschool and would highly recommend it! Our younger…read morechild will be attending in the future! The teachers are super passionate about what they do!

I'm so furious that I'm shaking…read more My daughter has been placed in pointe levels at Northwest Dance Project and Oregon Ballet Theatre, both with professional companies. She was placed in pointe this past spring at a dance school in Paris with instructors from the Paris Opera Ballet. The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the best dance companies in the ENTIRE WORLD. So obviously she's at the level of pointe. Last night, my daughter had a placement class with DanceWorks Performing Arts. They said that level 3 is the best level to assess new dancers. Shortly in, her asthma started acting up, and she ignored it. She ignored it so long that she nearly reached a point of passing out and had to step out. If her father and I weren't already there, it would have been a situation to call 911. That's how severe it was. She ignored it because she wanted to impress the instructor, Savannah. At the front desk, Karen, who I found out is the director just now, told us that our daughter could redo the assessment tomorrow night, when she's able to breathe properly. Today, I got an email. They're placing her in level 3 instead of reassessing, which is two full years away from pointe, and, no, they don't do midyear advancements. No, they don't skip levels. Karen said Savannah can tell "within the first couple exercises," which was before ny daughter couldn't breathe. You means when they're warning up?! No combinations, no floor work, nothing. Based on "the first couple exercises," they can tell a dancer's full ability? That's absolutely BULLSHIT. There's a reason assessments are an entire class rather than coming in for the first 15 minutes. Karen said this is an absolute, that she has to take at least two more years before pointe there, which is so wildly inappropriate I'm still in disbelief to some extent. So...are they REALLY trying to effectively say that other dance schools, with professional company, and Paris Opera Ballet instructors themselves, were all wrong in their assessments? Really? REALLY?!! REALLY!!! We could understand a few weeks of 3 to warm her up to this school, then 4 for a few weeks, then 5, which is the first pointe level. We could maybe accept a full term of 3 and then a term of 4 with 5 next year, or 4, which is a year before pointe, this year. But no. Even that's not considerable. They want her in a class level with 10-12-year-olds who are two years, minimum, away from pointe, with no exceptions at all, ever, whatsoever. There's no way their instruction is so much better that a pointe dancer with my child's experience would only be at a level 3. If the dancers there were that much better, this school would be world-famous. But since they're not, there's got to be another reason they don't want her in pointe, or even in a pre-pointe level. I suspect, strongly, that, since this school also has competition teams (which is optional and NOT something my daughter has interest in doing), they don't want her in pointe with their pointe dancers who are all the stereotypical twigs. It's the ONLY thing that makes sense. Knocking her down two levels from pointe would age her out of competition, which, again, she had no interest in doing. So basically this would mean she's too fat for pointe. Since my child is absolutely a pointe-level dancer, this is the only thing that makes sense. There's literally no way two schools with professional companies AND Paris Opera Ballet instructors are the wrong ones. None. All that's left is there much be another reason, and what else is left other than my daughter isn't emaciated? That's actually part of what makes her so beautiful to watch on stage, and it's not just me saying that, but people who didn't know which one is mine. Look at the pics from Paris below and tell me if you think that. Tell me if she looks like she needs two more years, minimum, before pointe.

So grateful we found this studio. Our daughter has been begging to take Hip Hop dance classes. We…read moretook her to another studio and were immediately concerned about their lack of awareness/acknowledgement that we are in the midst of a pandemic- wearing no masks indoors with the omicron variant wreaking havoc. This studio is clean, the staff and dance teachers are extremely friendly and everyone is wearing a mask. We feel like our daughter can enjoy learning and having fun while we feel safe in an environment and business that is doing it's job to prevent spread of COVID. The hip hop class she is in is for 6-8 year olds. The teacher is super energetic, the studios are lit up with colorful lights, and the music and routines are on point! Thanks DanceWorks!

I can absolutely guarantee you will not find a better recording studio anywhere in Oregon. Other…read morestudios around the Portland area will try to lure clientele in with a lot of bs and hype, but while they're out promoting themselves the folks at Black Diamond are mastering their craft. They have you covered no matter what style of music you play and will invest themselves 100% into every project whether it's a single, an demo CD, or a full length. Matt Jefferson took care of us through the entire process: acting as producer, musician, and coach while never over stepping potential boundaries. If you are looking to record anywhere in the Northwest, go here. You will not be disappointed.

Super well equipped pottery studio with new wheels, glazing and firing capabilities. Great to have…read morethis on our side of town!

a la Mud is my happy place! I have been a member since the studio opened in November 2025. Monica…read moreand Becca the owners have created a welcoming and safe community for everyone who walks through the door. The studio itself is well organized, supported, clean and has all the tools and artist could imagine. There is a vast range is classes, workshops and memberships. I spend a lot of time at the studio and learned so much, but I didn't expect I would be making amazing friendahips as well. The community the owners have created fosters learning and sharing knowledge and experience. Highly recommend anyone interested in getting their hands muddy!

Love this gem of a dance studio!…read more Whether you are new to the dance floor or you fancy yourself a dancer and have no problem shaking your thang, they will have something for you! the instructors are highly-skilled, kind, and know how to make the classes fun yet lively and challenging. Their class schedule ranges from group to private, with an amazingly wide variety of styles available, including: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Cuban Salsa, Foxtrot, Baby Ballet, and a variety of other ballroom dances. They also host social dances, many of which start with a lesson so you can quickly join in the fun. Many of the classes offer a drop-in or "one-time" fee so you can test drive it before you fully dive in, although many classes are a bit cheaper with the purchase of a series. Wonderful, easy-to-get-to location, lovely space, cool business. Don't be shy. Get out on the floor and dance!

As a long time dancer, over 25 years, I find that Rose City Studio is one of my favorite places for…read moresocial dancing and to take classes/workshops. There are so many positives: great floor, great sound system, good lighting, nice seating area off the floor and friendly teachers. Lisa makes people feel very welcome and they have a studio dog in residence that is very popular. There are a wide variety of classes and workshops available each month. There are many approachable options for the beginning dancer. It is just a comfy, cozy place to dance.

my teachers are super nice and very patient they understand when I mess up. the lobby is ver…read morecool and they give everyone loly pops. and secretly have a KITCHEN in the back! I think Music Made is the best

I love this school! Instructors give great feedback. I was able to finally get on my church's…read moreworship team. They gave me a lot of opportunities to play with a team of other students. One of the hardest things is finding ppl to play with in a band, so it was super helpful.