We love this studio! My daughter (12) has been dancing here for 5 years. She has also been on the…read morecompetitive team for 4 years. All the instructors are so kind and improve the dancers so much. The studio is a great dance environment and the team is so supportive and strive to make each other better. The admin staff is very organized and we love all the teachers. We have found the perfect dance studio and are never leaving! We LOVE RDF.

We liked the lessons. What I didn't like was dirty dance floors and bathrooms. It really turned me…read moreoff. I wonder how often they clean..Also my kids' lessons never started on time because the instructor always spend too much time chatting with parents of those who are in the team. Also, in such a short lessons, they give a break for water but many kids also eat snacks...my kids wanted to eat, too after watching other kids. I think elementary aged kids don't need to eat during 45-50minutes lessons...but this was becoming everybody's habit. It was too bad because I liked some of the instructors very much.

I do not recommend this place. This is a very high priced dance school in the area and there are…read moresome hidden costs. And they tell you all new rules when you want to quit the class in the end. They make you pay additional fees for dress rental and concert tickets( very high priced). The teacher is not so friendly. She always rushes to start the class. They try to grab as much money as possible before you leave them.

From the owner: My Dance World Academy offers dance classes in Bollywood, Tollywood, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Kathak,…read moreLyrical, Bhangra, Ballet, and Contemporary. Competition classes are available. MDWA also will travel to your party venue to teach a dance class for ages 2+.

I grew up and lived in the New York City area from 1941 until early 1975 when I moved my young…read morefamily to the Northwest. My wife and I had attended many Broadway, Off Broadway and Summer Stock shows before arriving in Issaquah in 1978. During the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, we went to music venues in Greenwich Village at the south end of Fifth Avenue, near New York University and Washington Square. Places we heard jazz, folk music and more included Village Gate, Village Vanguard, Fillmore East and Cafe Wha'. More about that later. The Village Theater started producing shows in 1979. Boy, were we lucky! We attended their shows in an early 20th Century converted movie theater with many mismatched types of seating. We followed them to their state-of-the-art Frances Gaudette Theater in 1994, just up Front Street. More recently, they started to put on their shows in Everett, as well as Issaquah. Village Theater puts on classic Broadway/West End shows (mainly musicals but not always) and new shows created/produced locally. Over the years, those local shows included Pulitzer Prize winning NEXT TO NORMAL, Tony Award winner MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The old theater now houses their new musicals (VILLAGE ORIGINALS) and is the venue for their children's education program called KIDSTAGE. For the last two decades, usually in August, the VT has put on a weekend of new shows open to the public for commentary. It was at one of these previews in 2024 that we first saw WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP. At that presentation, it was Gregg Hammer and Louis Pardo (writers and actors), two chairs and a guitar or two. No sets, no costumes, no orchestra. Last night, we saw the final version of the show on the third day of performances with sets, costumes, props and still no orchestra. It helped that we grew up and saw performances in the 1960s in New York at Village Gate and Cafe Wha'. It helped that saw live, the folk singers whom Pardo and Hammer emulate in their show. We lived the history as well such as Woodstock and Vietnam. However, it is not necessary to have lived it to enjoy the show. The guys are great singers, actors and musicians. The soundtrack is wonderful. The set is spectacular. It is a snapshot of a part of US music and history from the early 1960s to the mid1990s. It is fun. It is 100 minutes that flies by (no intermission so plan for that). Folk legend Bob Dylan, record producer Sam Phillips (Sun Records in Memphis) and pop/rock hero Neil Diamond make brief guest appearances. On a scale of one to five stars (five being the best), this gets 7.5 stars. Go see it in Issaquah or later in Everett.

Came here with friends to see 9 to 5 - the show itself was wonderful, the cast are fantastic, and…read morewe commented how well done the staging and costumes were for the show. The building itself has a great theatre vibe, which there should be I guess, it's also very clean, and the seats are comfy. There did seem to be a small counter to buy food and/or drink items but we didn't use that. There was a small water fountain available for water which I found very helpful. Would certainly go back and support this small local theatre. We were able to find parking on a side street nearby which was convenient.

Super fun place to dance and learn. Rico and Emmy are inspiring and keep things fun all while doing…read morea great job teaching.

Samantha and Johnny are great instructors, very patient and talented. I've taken salsa lessons…read morebefore, but not learned as quickly and easily. They keep the class high energy and active.

Highly recommend this place. Teacher Ju graduated from Beijing Dance Academy, the top dance school…read morein China. He is professional and experienced in Chinese class dance and Ballet area.

The teacher is very professional and has a sense of humor while he was teaching. The students could…read moreget detailed instruction from him. I got improved a lot since I took the class half years ago. I highly recommend this dance studio to everyone who is interested in dancing.

Gym East Issaquah has zero management, terrible front desk who doesn't know how to answer questions…read moreabout anything, and staffing issues (coach no-shows). There are a couple good coaches who are actually enthusiastic with the kids, the others I've seen look like they don't want to be there. I don't recommend this place to others.

This is their smaller location in the GymEast franchise and the parking is a little better compared…read moreto the Bellevue location. The gym itself feels very small compared to the other location -- almost like a toddler gym. I do appreciate the ability to go between locations especially for makeup sessions though.

This studio left a lasting impression on me. I had gotten some free classes that brought me in to…read moretry them once, but then I got hooked and became a (non-regular) paying customer (this location was too far from me for it to be regular, but I liked this location more than other ones I had tried, so mentally I would've been a regular there if I could've). I have gone to countless different gyms and boutique fitness businesses but this one hit a little differently. Maybe the extra light in the studio helps, maybe it is their fantastic staff - from the door to the floor - but it all made me happy and feel more content with my day once I went. Its been a little minute since I've been, but just wanted to randomly drop by this review in case anyone has been wondering whether to check it out or not. The instructors are amazing and so bada**, I wish I could have their endurance to talk and workout so hard at the same time! Having tried many other classes, no one has beaten my experience with them because they are so in tune with their clients and knowledgeable in helping you find the adjustments you need if you want them, which other places lack. It all helped me strengthen things I didn't know I needed to strengthen. Keep it up, Barre3 Issy. (And take a class with Trina if she's still there - she'll kick your booty.)

Workouts can sometimes become mundane and routine. Barre3 showed me that physical fitness involves…read moremore than just weights and cardio. This class challenged me to work on muscle groups outside of my normal CrossFit WODS. The class started with an introduction to the equipments, and class expectations. Barre3 is a combination of ballet, yoga, Pilates, dance, and functional training. The workout is done barefoot. We completed some stretching movements as a warm up to our hour long rou. The soundtrack slowly sped up in tempo signaling the transition to more challenging movements. This was a full body workout. The moves included slight modifications depending on personal dexterity and fitness level. The entire workout centered on engaging the muscles while slightly shifting positions. What I liked about the experience was the dynamics of class. It invoked a feeling of community and a sense belonging. The instructor was encouraging and the music selection was perfect. I'll definitely look into incorporating more of Barre3 into my workout. This location was clean and organized. There is available lot and street parking. I would absolutely recommend this workout to anyone looking to change up their routine.

Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt!…read more My daughter is 14 now and has been going to IBA since she was 3 or 4 years old. It is one of the premier dance academies in the area with amazing dance teachers! My daughter started in the little girls class, progressed to intermediate, went on pointe when she was 11, and has been enrolled in the pre-professional program. Not only has she learned a beautiful art form, but the classes also keep her in great physical shape, giving her a drive and a goal to strive towards. She's also made some amazing friendships along the way. Even in the young 4/5/6 year old classes, she was learning ballet but in a fun way. IBA encourages even the youngest dancers to have good technique and a good foundation, but also making dance fun and enjoyable. IBA even has a children's production every year to ensure even the youngest dancers have a chance to get on stage and experience that magic under the stage lights. Yes, IBA does have expectations for ALL their girls including the younger ones - simple expectations of having a neat bun, appropriate attire and a good attitude. Expectations that are something the girls will need to be prepared for later on as they get older whether in dance (at any academy!) or simply in life. Some expectations also include volunteering in the shows if your child is in it, even the older girls, us parents are required to put in our time. The expectations for both the children and adults are laid out explicitly ahead of time and its not the fault of IBA should someone not adhere to those. I highly recommend IBA - smaller class size so more individualized attention and teaching, solid foundation for classical Vaganova style dance with emphasis on encouraging a well-rounded dance background so they offer classes in other dance disciplines like jazz, contemporary, character, flamenco, modern.

Do NOT send your kids to this place. The staff are abusive and they care more about maxing your…read morepayments than nourishing your kids. I realize this after 1.5 year and I deeply regret it. My 6yr old daughter was talented but no longer willing to go to any dance class. The school makes the money for sure. The school and teachers repeatedly pressured kids directly during classes about how their hair buns are badly done. I only found it out later after my daughter said afraid going to class because of stress and low confidence about her appearance! This is toxic at the next level. The front office manager Shannon is worse and she threatened that they could send kids out of the classroom if they don't do perfect hair and dress. To confess, I'm a single dad trying my best with hairs, but they obviously don't give a crap about kids or parents but their authority and your payments. Yes, the school still keeps my full payment despite my daughter dropping out mid year because of stress caused by them. I can't do nothing more about it. Don't let your kid and yourself go through this. Try another school. I can share a lot more, like forcing us to buy expensive dress from their store only good for a single use in performance, making up facts to defend their problems, and blaming us for missing practice knowing because of my daughter's birthday.

I can really only speak on the pool. Sammamish YMCA is always clean. I have never had an issue with…read morethe pool being overly crowded. Pool is clean. Water is not too cold. Private changing rooms are nice as well as the locker room. Price is pretty good in my opinion considering the amenities and you can go to any YMCA with the membership.

It is TRULY so fun to stay at the YMCA!! My mom is a member and they allow her 12 guest passes,…read morewhich I've been benefiting from heavily! This facility has brand new state of the art gym equipment, plenty of squat racks and machines, a beautiful pool, fitness courts, fitness classes and so much more! I've enjoyed their barbell pump and yoga classes. I noticed that their childcare seems to be popular, although I don't have kids and have no idea if it's included in the membership. Front desk staff is super friendly! I love this gym and look forward to returning!

After hearing some good reviews about the dance academy, I decided to enroll my kid into this dance…read moreschool. The studio rented by the teacher is at a convenient location and is clean. In the beginning my kid enjoyed going to the classes. But of late i have been hearing complaints about the dance teacher being harsh and too strict. I have tried to stay optimistic hoping that the things would improve and offered support, encouragement but unfortunately it did not work in my kid's case. My kid started losing interest in learning dance from her and is cranky to even go to the class. I would not recommend this dance school for younger kids (ages below 10).