We tried a trial class at Tutu school and probably won't be back. The studio is very cute- pink and…read moregirly with fun costumes displayed on the walls but the bathroom wasn't clean nor were the cubbies. The class itself had some fun elements like the parachute and bubbles but a lot of moments that felt not age appropriate (asking them to walk across the floor and point toes multiple times) where most kids in the class had a hard time staying engaged. The storytime too with lots of words on the page, no pictures and the kids were asked to stay behind a line far from the book. This is a hard ask for young toddlers. I think it takes a very calm toddler for this class to be successful or the instructors to use louder/more engaging language (sound effects, singing, etc)

Amazing experience at the Tutu School in Mill Creek! The location is convenient, lots of parking…read moreand nearby shops. There's a good amount of structure in each class and they make it so fun for my 3 year old. There's no pressure if newer students are still getting used to the curriculum. Teacher Lily is kind and patient with the class.

I recently moved to Seattle and wanted to pursue my passion in dancing. I have been a trainer…read moredancer from last 15 years and have performed in over 150+ stage shows. I have also won several accolades including Shamak Davar's best dancer award in 2009. So, you can trust me when you see my review. Tripti, who owns Mishika dance academy is the best dance chroeographer by far in Seattle. I needed a teacher who is great in her dance moves, expressions and energy levels. And i got all that at her class. She evn teaches students who have less dancing skills and within 4 classes, you will notice that you have become dance connoisseurs. Within a month i got to perform in 2 of her major dance shows that had over 300+ crowd. If you are looking to be on stage, then join her performance group. And if you just want to learn dancing, then that is the perfect place to become dancing champions. She is very patient and she will teach you the step until you do not get it right. The best part is she records all of her class videos so you get to see what you did wrong or where you need improvement. Dancing is an art where you need to have high energy level, be graceful and display expressions and in her academy you will lean all of that. She enjoys dance and makes sure you enjoy it too. Love it! I would highly recommend joining Mishika dance academy and east or west, Tripti is the best :)

It saddens me to write this review, as over the years we have collected many great memories in our…read morerelationship with this studio. I also have friends who helped make this studio a success over the years- I hope they can understand the spirit behind this review and what compels me to speak out. My first commitment is to my child- who I will fiercely advocate for, to the neurodivergent community as a whole, and raising awareness. Nine straight years with Applause with a neurodivergent child. My child grew up at this studio. I wasn't always the perfect dance mom due to my own ADHD struggles with time management, but I contributed a lot to this studio over the years. In the end, we had to move on from this studio due to the rigid management style of their current director, Amanda. While as studio manager she has provided a much-needed organizational structure, in addition to a creative spirit. It's the mistreatment and disregard with regard to the needs of the neurodiverse that compels me to write a less than favorable review. I asked her to incorporate diversity and equity inclusion policy into the studio's mission. That was not done. While there are a couple older kids who may identify as neurodivergent that attend Applause- and management likes to tout inclusivity and kindness- there are no official protocols and considerations to serve as a guide for teaching staff. When you add a rigid management style to that, the end result is a child who exits with a literal broken heart. I am deeply disappointed Amanda did not take my suggestion with official DEI incorporation, as I feel she would have learned valuable skills and insight I feel she is lacking as a young studio manager. She was a child when I first met her, and I spent years rooting her on. So it really is especially disappointing. I have had several conversations with Amanda regarding my child's struggles there- which include shunning, and a bullying incident that occurred in their theater group at the age of 9 that we sought therapy for. She is aware there are multiple other exceptionally talented children who were pushed out from the studio with the same struggles. We hung on. I think she feels she has done right by us, and fulfilled her role as studio manager. I have hit a brick wall. We would just continue the rounds of what she feels she's done, and me trying to convey and help her understand how the studio could improve with examples. In recent months, I could see her attitude toward me change. So there really is nowhere else to go with the relationship, except to encourage a DEI policy and follow it. It's their responsibility. I would also recommend working better with the kids they promote to teach classes. It's one thing to say "sorry that didn't work for you". But does that identify and fix problems that arise with inexperienced kids promoted to teach classes without proper direction? You've got to walk the walk- and having a mission statement, plus policy and procedures surrounding equity and inclusion is a great start. I wish this studio the best.

Such an amazing wide range of classes with excellent and engaging instructors!! From drama to…read moreacting to guitar!! We LOVE Applause Studio!!" --Heather R

The students' level here is quite mediocre, which makes the learning environment less effective. I…read morewould not recommend this school.

My daughter loves EBT! The teachers really get to know the kids and nuture their love for dance,…read morewhile working on fundamentals and offering new challenges to keep them strong and healthy. There's a focus on including everyone in productions and everyone is really positive.

Marisa is a amazing!…read more From booking to the actual private class, Marisa made it easy and super fun! Planned for a surprise pole dance class for our bride to be and everyone had an extremely awesome time. Marisa does not ever come across as a judgy person and you feel comfortable with everything, though you may not know the moves at all! She made us feel beautiful and we had such a great time with bruises to commemorate this awesome session! I am not sure if it is because we had a small private party that it was not the studio as pictured. We were at Marisa's place which she converted an area to be a private studio with 4 poles. Though small, it was intimate and a great atmosphere - not to mention super reasonable pricing! The small routine she taught was sensual and challenging enough where you want to try it over and over again! The best part was she allowed us to bring/drink some liquid courage, which is super nice and accommodating considering we were here for a bachelorette party! Gorgeous place and amazing instructor Marisa! If it wasn't so far from me I would definitely like to take classes with her on a regular basis. If anyone asks me for a pole dance class recommendation, I wouldn't hesitate to suggest Spinderella or Marisa!!! Now...work it!

When I decided to try pole dance first, I choose a different school, which was a disaster! Long…read morestory short, a little over a year ago I found spinderella and I fell in love with it. Sammamish studio is even better than woodenwille. In comparing to my first studio, Spinderella is: 1. Clean 2. There's a heater and ac 3. Floors aren't tile or cheap vinyl, or concrete. 4. There are mirrors! 5. There's light! 6. They don't expect you to scream or take ur clothes off. 7. Jasmine& Marisa are amazing! They are supportive (sometimes, even physically Ahahahhaah),very friendly, they won't make you feel stupid even if you look stupid:) If you are hesitating, my advice is GO TO SPINDERELLA! I was looking for a dance/fitness school and not a wild stripper place, I found it, I'm happy.

My wife and I came to Arthur Murray Dance Studio to get lessons to our first dance. Stephanie was…read moreour instructor. We didn't have any dance lessons background before so we didn't know what to expect. We did a consultation and got the 12 lessons package. Stephanie is very patient in teaching us. We didn't on a dance song and Stephanie helped us create a routine of dance movements. We practiced at the studio twice a week and everything went according to what we could imagine. We are very thankful to Stephanie that we got a memorable dance in our wedding. Nicky, Phong and Stephanie are very friendly. Gordon

As far as general Ballroom works, Arthur Murray Seattle is hard program to beat. Events and classes…read moreare running six days a week. Once signed up as part of the program, you can attend almost as many group classes and Friday night parties as you like. The staff and students are truly a treasure cove of some of the warmest, sweetest people you'll ever meet. United by love of dance, dedicated to improving their skills and helping others improve with them. If you are willing to immerse regularly, the community aspect alone will totally transform your dancing and leave you with solid foundations applicable in almost any setting, and last you a lifetime. What ties everything together here are the individualized private lessons though. Every instructor brings something unique and special to teach, and will work tirelessly to tailor a lesson plan entirely to your goals. I cannot recommend this studio enthusiastically enough.

It's a very nice facility with talented, professional, and dedicated instructors. My husband and I…read moredance in this studio for 10 years and learned to dance from Jessica and Slava. We studied smooth, standard and some Latin and at the end of each project it felt amazing to be able to dance beautifully. My goals and constraints changed in time and it feels nice that dance instructors listened and adjusted to us. Briora students create a great atmosphere, always supporting each other during competitions or showcase performances. It feels like a team.

What a wonderful way to spend a holiday vacation - I took a series of private lessons with the…read moremarvelously professional and patient Faridun. He was creative and stylish in his session design, ultimately letting me try the rumba, tango, foxtrot, cha cha cha and more in addition to the salsa lessons I'd requested. A gifted teacher who left me much better educated and more confident than I began! The Briora Ballroom as others have noted is a joy to dance in, and Megan was super helpful and efficient with all the arrangements. Many thanks and I look forward to coming back!

If you want your kid to be a professional dancer there's no question, this is the best studio out…read morethere. No other WA studio can compare. That said, if you're looking for a fun extracurricular for your kid, or even a more serious one, but still one you don't expect them to make a career out of, I'd advise staying away. I attended for ~7yrs and suffer nightmares years later. It's a cutthroat environment. There are some good instructors (ex. Ms. Hiromi), but also some very unkind ones. The culture between dancers is not very good either, I suspect because of the students mirroring what is said to them by certain instructors. Bullying runs rampant and was, in some circumstances, pretty extreme. Outside of comments about technique and jealousy over roles, there were also a lot of damaging things said regarding weight, both by students and, rarely (but still enough to leave scars), instructors.

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.