My husband and I had a 2 week vacation. Filled it with 5 beginner lessons (45 minutes each)…read moreWorth every penny. Becka instructed us patiently and with plenty of humor. 64 and 59 years of age. Great way to move and activate those new synapses in our brain. Thank you to Salem location Arthur Murray's ! !

I've had several years of experience taking lessons in many studios but none of them and I mean…read morenone of them have the energy and pristine customer service like arthur Murray Beaverton the staff are phenomenal and make you feel so comfortable and taken care of I've never felt more welcomed

My two daughters take hip hop and ballet here. They are four and five years old. We are just about…read moreto finish up our first month of classes and love it!! This studio is family ran and you can tell. It's super welcoming here! Every staff member, from the instructors to the parents in the waiting room are really friendly!! What I'm mostly impressed with is the love, the connection and the passion, each staff member has for every single students. All while maintaining structure and control of the class. There's so many students and it's very impressive to see them connect to each and every dancer. They are super organized, have great communication and always send out emails on updates. I called 4-5 different studios, before I found Encore, with no call backs from my voicemails, no reply to my emails at all and the one studio that we did a trial class with was a a total fail. They put my girls in the totally wrong level class and the instructor was completely unprofessional. Encore replied immediately and got us right in.!! So, don't settle for just any studio they are not all the same. I have a 19 year old daughter and have been through this industry before. I'm a dancer myself, (well I'm only dancing in the kitchen these days lol) but let me tell you, sometimes it is like an episode of dance moms and it's important to find the right fit if your trying to build your child's confidence in dance and plan on having them dance long term. Check Encore out!! They are amazing!!! They really care about their dancers!! I'm very happy to become part of the family!!!!

My kids have been taking classes from Encore since 2013. My…read morefavorite things about ENCORE: * High quality teachers for every age range/class level * Personalized attention to each student and their dance career * The most well developed street styles program I know of in the area * An excellent acrobatics program, with highly knowledgeable instructors * The Pre-Pro program is amazing! Geared toward kids who are working toward professional dance careers, this program prepares them in every way, physically, practically, and with the knowledge they will need. I cannot recommend Encore enough!!!

My dance partner and I had danced on Sunday and really enjoyed the Beauty of the Ballroom , the…read morepeople and the music. I have a new partner who I have interest in coming back to dance. I was wondering if they still offer the dancing on Sunday later in the evening. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. Keith Neuman

Moving your feet isn't so bad when you have a company like this leading the way. It's the…read morepractical way of pursuing one's Dancing With The Stars dream, only in a much slower pace just short of a Dance Dance Revolution. From the fox trot to the tango, they've got it all. Classes are going to range from $35-50 per month / 5 weeks, which I think is a fairly good deal considering all of the dance instruction. Most people who I've encountered here seem very happy with the whole set up. Facilities are top notch as there is plenty of room to dance and rest along the sidelines. Though class enrollment fills up quickly, the actual onsite classes have just enough people to make sure everyone gets some bit of individual attention. The instructors here are super friendly and specialize in all sorts of different dance styles. Not everyone is born with twinkle toes, but they seem to do a great job in being patient and helping people get to where they want to be. Fear not solo visitors, they're also very good at pairing people with the right skill level. For those interested in taking their dancing to another level, this is a place to also train for competition. I've seen some photos of locals who are now professionals after taking their first dance steps here as a beginner. Whether you're a notice or a professional, this is an excellent place to learn. And if that's not enough, this is an excellent alternative to the gym for people looking to get fit.

I highly recommend Step It Up Studios for anyone wanting to take dance lessons. Husband and wife…read moreowners and instructors, Kristy and Drew, are highly accomplished, have won numerous national dance competitions for many years, and are well known in the industry. I'm in my sixties and was needing to prepare for my daughter's wedding. In fact, this included my wife, my daughter, her fiancé, and me. I called and connected with Kristy and was immediately greeted with a cheerful eagerness to accommodate our needs and our demanding schedule. It has been a wonderful process and we are approaching the wedding with a confidence we couldn't have hoped for. Kristy has been my personal instructor and she has been truly outstanding. I have come to define professional excellence in terms of the combination of competence and conscientiousness. Kristy has demonstrated both of these to a high degree. To that she adds compassion, intuition, and a genuine desire for your success. Her ability to assess the student in real time and tailor the instruction to optimize learning, enjoyment, and advancement in each lesson is truly remarkable. We are so very happy with both Kristy and Drew. We look forward to each lesson with respect and excitement. What a wonderful experience! Step It Up Studios has hour highest recommendation.

This is the best place to learn proper ballroom technique and steps, whether you want to compete…read more(like I do) or for social dancing! I find that the owner goes out of her way to make sure everyone is happy and progressing. The instructors are incredible and show that they care about their students' learning and most importantly, they make the learning fun! I enjoy the fantastic relationships I have built with the other students and there are more and more leads participating than ever! I highly recommend you come and check out this amazing studio!

Classes are fun and affordable. My daughter loves interacting with the other kids. These groups…read morereally stick to the age range specified which is nice. The kids really seem to remember and pick up on the routines of the class. The space is nice and clean. The class provides an outlet for my daughter to interact with other kids, burn off some of her excess energy and learn about routines, songs, and movement.

This was my daughters first session with Miss Claire and I couldn't be happier! She's amazing with…read morethe kids and has the best attitude. My 3 year old talks about Miss Claire all week and cannot wait to hug her when we get to class. The recital was quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. If your looking for a fun dance class for your child, look no further, we will go until she throws us out;)

UPDATE: Jasmin has moved out of state :( . I wish her the best of luck in her new life and…read morelocation. Thanks for everything Jasmin. I am honored to be Jasmin's first review. Although normally I would consider it premature to write a review after one experience, Jasmin's class was so fantastic in fitting my needs that I felt compelled to do so. I am at the age where I am no longer considered young, but definitely not ready to be labelled as old (44 to be exact). I took up ballet as an adult in my late thirties, and learned how to do my first split at 40. Women who are in my demographic (and younger) need to know one thing if you are seeking and craving the lines and grace of a dancer: IT'S A HARD AND FRUSTRATING PROCESS. It takes years. It takes commitment. And it takes a good instructor. That's where Jasmin comes in. She knows her stuff. I've had some great teachers, but they are all in S.F., and frankly I'm just tired of taking that nasty BART train to the city every week. That's the one thing I can now say I'm too old for. But finding Jasmin is a salvation. After trying another local dance studio for many weeks with a teacher who only cared for the clique student clientele she had already built, I almost gave up on continuing my dance education. Yes, I do take yoga, pilates, and barre classes, but none of these will make you a dancer. They are meant to be complements to your main instruction. Jasmin's class is the main instruction. She corrects your form. She will be strict about it. And if that frustrates you then she is doing her job. And don't expect to dance until you have attained some degree of competence at the basics. Which means, like me, you may be at the barre for a couple of years before you are allowed to put even one socked foot in the middle of the dance floor (actually, I don't think this is true of Jasmin's class, but no one looks to good in the center without good form). The best teachers are ones you want to punch in the face when you think you can't stretch a little more, turn out a little more, hold a position a little more...if you are really looking to improve or learn ballet for the first or second time, then you should expect this frustration when you go to class if you want to get better. Jasmin will make you better without making you want to punch her in the face (but only because it would make you feel guilty to mess with that adorable face)!

Ronny M., you captured everything I wanted to say . I…read moreseriously can't rave enough about the class but especially Jasmin. She is a true ballerina that has the passion to teach adults the beauty of this art. I had in past years attempted to take an adults class but the instructors weren't as stern in teaching the right movements and helping you correct so as a beginner I always got frustrated and never went back to them (when I use word "stern" I don't mean Jasmin gets in your face but I appreciate her seeing the potential in us enough to take the time to explain and show us correct form and technique)... But really, try the class and you will be hooked...I know I am! Is it possible to crave going to class ? I really hope you enjoy the class as much or more than I do . P.S. This is my true and honest review. No discount or free classes were provided, in case you feel it sounds too good to be true...well it is true and it's that good

The communication has been MISERABLE! They made us use an app to communicate and I've left several…read moreposts- no response. My daughter has a performance in 4 days for their big Winter showcase that we paid for- finally got a "jacket" as the costume. No information on how/ when to buy tickets. Hair, make up, do they wear jeans or leggings?? Nothing. I've also left 2 vm in the last 5 days and a text to the owner with no response. They were flakey before COVID but this is ridiculous. We will not be returning.

On June 6, 2016, I watched instructor Ali teach an hourlong class of about 35 elementary-schoolers…read more She led them through many steps, engaging them with jokes and great little instructional asides. All her analogies made the kids laugh, and as the hour wore on, she had them more and more. Not only did they learn all the steps and moves with gusto, by the end of the hour, they loved her. What a joy to watch as they asked her to dance at the end, then, after she had and they clapped, they rushed her to give her hugs and dance with her. She knows children as well as she knows dance, which is very well indeed. Of note to me also was the fact that she encouraged boys to dance and express themselves, appreciating how important that is for our society. Expressing creative emotions in a safe, structured environment makes our world a better place. Kudos, Dance Vision USA.

The best night of dancing! First time salsa dancing and the owner and her sons all made me feel so…read morewelcome. I have been talking about it ever since!