New place is amazing! Nice open spaces for variety of classes- dance, tumbling, ballet, yoga etc…read more Can't wait until my yoga class next week.

My daughter is 5, and takes preballet here. Marci is an excellent teacher!! My daughter just loves…read moreit here. Also, I am taking an adult ballet class, taught by Marci's daughter. I look forward to Thursday's, because I feel so refreshed after class. I highly recommend!!

This school is honestly the best!! Teacher Sara, the owner, taught my daughter about 20 years ago…read more Now my granddaughter attends and I am just in awe of the productions they put on! I have been to many other dance school recitals over the years and they dont compare to PAPA! The Nutcracker performance they did at Elsinore was absolutely unbelievable! Very professional and beautifully done! Tonight was their annual Dance Recital also at Elsinore, and it also was so impressive!! Sara hasn't aged in 20 years, & is still SO sweet to the children. I highly recommend this school to anyone in search of the BEST Dance school around!!!

Went to support a dancer tonight at the PAPAS Halloween show and- wow! The dancers were incredible…read more The whole show was so moving! A rollercoaster of emotion, entertainment and surprises. So much talent! I am in awe of the director's vision and creativity. Haven't seen a show this incredible in many, many years. Will be following this studio as a fan. Way to go dancers and way to go Director!! A very memorable night.

We enjoy Starr Dance Studio and most importantly, my daughter does! The teachers are great with the…read morekids!

Fabulous place for your little one to learn dance and socialize. Wonderful teachers and parents…read more All the kids are made to feel very special We love it - give it a try!

My partner and I started taking lessons here and let me tell you coming here was great. The entire…read moreatmosphere is laid back, everyone is very welcoming and helpful I guarantee you will become at least a reasonable dancer provided you put in some effort. Loved everything about our lessons and the social dance aspect and hope to return soon for additional lessons.

If you are a beginner dancer, I highly recommend this place! Lora is a kind and wonderful teacher…read more The environment is low key and she makes it easy and fun to learn to dance. I get very nervous about how I am dancing and if something feels right and I love that she takes things step by step. She gives you enough moves to be excited for the next, without overwhelming you. I have taken classes with other instructors and for me, no one competes. This place is incredible, the price is amazing in comparison to other dance studios and she really makes you feel like you are a part of her family.

We've had my daughter enrolled here since she was a toddler and now she's 8. I love supporting…read morelocal business and these women running this place are teaching young girls great dances and quickly while making it affordable.

From the owner: France School of Dance is family owned and operated and has been serving Salem and Keizer for over…read more55 years. We offer Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz and Hip-Hop classes. We have no costume or recital fees so you can watch your children perform without the extra cost. There is also an observation room for parents. Our goal is to provide a happy, stress free enviroment for your child to learn in. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in three semesters per year, with each one ending with a group production. Our open enrollment is in September, January and June. We have a 2nd location in Rickreal at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Please call for schedules and prices.

Came for the workout and stayed for the massage chair. The updates to this location are, in a word,…read moreamazing. I could have spent the day here. My beginning was. Quick stop to the lobby area to check some emails (ok ok my insta page) and sip on my coffee (fine..:I slurped up a $6.50 energy drink). After a small warm up in their group ex room I moved over to the bikes for a solo trek through podcasts, more Instagram and some pedaling. My MyZone kept me in check as my progress was projected on the tv screens so I had to show up for this workout. Some sauna and massage chair to dig into those tight spots and wind down the afternoon and this is one happy lady!

I was in town for a short visit and wanted to get a quick workout in, but this gym wouldn't even…read morelet me purchase a day pass. I wasn't looking for a freebie--I was more than willing to pay for access--but they simply refused. Instead of being accommodating or offering any kind of solution, they just turned me away. I've been to plenty of gyms while traveling, and most are more than happy to offer a guest pass or a temporary membership option. It's frustrating when a place is so rigid that they can't even allow someone to work out for a single day. Definitely not a welcoming or community-focused gym. If you're someone who travels or needs flexibility, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

I'm so glad they did a remodel/ branding…read more The new menu has been great with better flavor as freshness. They also have a full bar!

Those Oregonian kids gotta have indoor places to play--it rains all the time! When I went in here I…read morethought, I wish we parents of young kids had a place like this back home. It rains so rarely where I live, it'd be a shame to be indoors all day. It'd be rad if they could open the roof on sunny warm days. Do I ask for too much? Imagine a really good indoor play structure. Like 3+ levels high! A small play area for tiny kids. Some video arcades and such. Some adult games like corn hole, shuffleboard table, darts, and such. A full restaurant and bar! A few cabana-type small rooms for parties or whatever. And it's not too loud!!! I was worried an indoor play area would be excruciatingly noisy, and not well ventilated. It seems like the space is big enough to suppress the kids' yelling, but not so big that the echoes impose. I guess the large space also helps keep the air from feeling stale, maybe they have added ventilation. The bathrooms are kinda small and I had to walk outside the main play area through the small lobby. The food is good, and they have a wide selection of beverages--including adult beverages! Free parking lot. The price is about what I'd expect for an indoor play structure, when we need to get out from the rain. PLUS there's all the other stuff. I guess the money I spend on food and beverage helps keep it open. I had fun cruising through the play structure with my 7yo and my 1-1/2yo. Some adults were conversing in groups, or alone engulfed in a book. If you have kids, go. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

THIS UPDATE IS FOR SWIM LESSONS: hands down the best community for swim lessons there is. The kids…read moreare given a productive learning environment, which caters to children and their needs as tiny humans. Whether your child is terrified or excited to learn the teachers are able to work with them and make the fundamentals of swim and swim safety fun. They are patient and kind and listen to parents lead on what children need (because parents know them best). There are pins to earn as motivation to learn, and when they graduate Bobby Jo is great about making them feel special for accomplishing it. More than anything the parents are able to be at ease, and the kids needs are met. The teachers and deck manager are attentive and take it seriously while also creating a community. This is the only branch that offers swim times 5 days a week and during the day (12 noon) Thursday. The new program, once you're registered, allows you to pick and choose each day/week based on your schedule so if you're out of town a couple weeks you can make up the time the following week. There is a hot tub, lap pool, and therapy pool (warm like a bathtub). There is such a stark difference from river rd south the kids and parents look happy.

I joined when I moved to Salem from Seattle. I wanted to pay my monthly by bill payer I use on my…read morefinancial institute like I do every encumbrance I owe each month but this was not an option. I don't like payments made through a credit card. It isn't how I do my personal finances. But there was no room for movement on their part. I tried using the facilities for about a year and a half. I certainly did not feel like I was part of the clientele that they draw in. I was part of the working class poor during my 50 years of employment and the staff and clients all gave me the feeling I was out of place. The more elite class seems to be what this establishment draws. I was there just to make them feel like they were "slumming it." I should have known when they charge a much higher fee to use their facilities just because they have aquatic facilities. When I was told by someone that the club had refused to close during the peak of COVID and had to be forced to close for the safety of the general public that was enough to tell me that this business cares nothing about our health. Just our money. I worked the front lines in healthcare during that pandemic and watched as loved ones could not even see their family member as they succumbed to the virus. Perhaps if the owners of said club spent a day in an ICU unit as a million Americans died they would have a change of heart but you have to have a heart to change first. This obviously is just my opinion of the place.

people are nice, but it's all about locking you into long-term contracts at very expensive prices…read more They offer to go over your budget with you. Why do adults need a dance studio interfering in their budget? Very high pressure to join in these contracts.

I started taking lessons at Arthur Murray Salem in January of 2020. Even during all the shut downs…read morethey did everything humanly possible to bring us lessons and group classes on-line. Fair financial accommodations were made by management (a pressing issue for businesses like gyms during that time period) and almost every student stayed engaged during the craziness of the next two years. Lessons at AM aren't just about dancing. They make every thing super fun and over time friendships with other students start to develop. You can choose the direction you want to go (i.e. social dancing, performing or competitive) or you can choose to do all three! Oh, and by the way, the instructors are amazing! Admittedly, if you are used to paying for the once a week lesson for your child to dance in a group class there may be a bit of sticker shock, but important to remember these are PRIVATE lessons. And, it includes as many group classes and practice parties that you want to go to! Extra performance based activities are optional and never required. Although they are a lot of fun. It is never too late to start a new hobby or pick up an old one. Starting at Arthur Murray was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has changed my life for the better. Give them a call!!!