Very disorganized. They really need to have a team meeting or something to get everyone on the same…read morepage. My daughter had to miss the recital because she was ill and it took months to get her costume. Every time I called, I was told that the owner would call me back. This didn't happen, so I decided to send email so that I had proof. I just wanted a costume that I paid over $100 for! When the owner finally contaxted me, I was told that everything from the recital was still in a trailer or attic and they needed to go through it. Hmmmm ok. It took MONTHS before they finally had the costume for me. So ridiculous. I should also mention that the Puyallup location I so gross! Dirty facility. Parents let their babies and toddlers run all over the place and leave trash. I couldn't believe it. No one asks them to be polite and stop talking inappropriately and loudly. It smells like dirty diapers. "Regulars" are dropped off and treat the facility like a dumpster. Yuck. Classes always started late as well.

Where are the "0 star" or even negative reviews. I am not going to say much, other than I just read…read morethrough the negative reviews below and very much agree with what everyone said. The positive reviews must be from people who haven't been there long or something. My daughter danced there for 4 years and she loved it except for the last year and a half, which luckily was Covid so she had an easy way out. She was tired of being bullied and yelled at by coaches the owner. If you think I'm kidding, read the reviews below. This is not how our children should be treated. In addition to the unorganization, the "business model" is brilliant, for the owners, not the customer. They get your credit card and charge away. there's no possible way to track all the fees and charges and I believe it's that way by design. Just a complete mess. Stay away!!

Where do I even begin?…read more This place my second home. I feel safe. I feel loved. I feel happy. I feel beautiful. I have been dancing since I was 6, and this dance studio has changed my life for the better. You will never ( and I mean NEVER ) see a studio that is as neat and clean as The Dance Academy. The floors are swept, and vacuumed every night. Every mirror and window is sparkly clean by the time the doors are locked at the end of the night. The couple who owns the studio are two of the most dedicated people I have ever met. They are always accommodating people's needs and making sure every dancer and their family is happy and feels cared for at the end of the day. It's little things like letting the smaller children ( or in some occasions, us older dancers ) have a piece of candy at the end of the day, or rewarding them with a prize from the prize box for good behavior in class or acing a new skill. They are always open to new ideas and appreciate all levels of creativity. The wife is a dance teacher and is ALWAYS so kind hearted and comes up with beautiful choreography that send lovely messages and leave the audience in tear from time to time. The husband is fantastic about making sure everything is "ship shape", from fixing ballet barres, to organizing tangled cords, and building INSANE props for our dances, and even giving out popsicles after rehearsal on hot summer days. He is always happy and has a smile on his face. Their children dance at the studio as well, and they are fabulous. All three girls are so kind and respectful and make classes a blast to be in. The staff is phenomenal. Every single one of them has their own style, and put passion into every second they teach. They all truly care about the dancers, not just their paychecks. They are all organized and have the perfect balance of fun, and discipline. Their brains are packed full of knowledge, and though they are all young, they are so wise, and have answers to every question. Our dancers are always respectful to each other, teachers, and all guests. At competitions, we have gotten sportsmanship awards several times because we play fair, and support not only each other, but even our competitors - everyone! The best thing about The Dance Academy is the atmosphere created by each of these things. There is no other studio like this one. Personally, I have come to realize my dance friends are my true best friends, I can depend in them for anything, because that's the way we've been taught here. We all share a passion to dance and it's beautiful. We are one big family, and the studio is the reason we are so close. Thanks to The Dance Academy for forming my live for the art, I am planning to go off to Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA to study dance and choreography and maybe one day open my own studio! There's no place on earth like it, and I am blessed to have such a place to call home.

Since coming to The Dance Academy of Puyallup, my daughter's skills have improved dramatically (age…read more8 ). I greatly appreciate Shari's kind but firm leadership and the fact that she brings me in every step of the way. I'm enabled to be a partner in my daughter's dance journey, rather than just the wallet. Along with beautiful dance technique, my daughter is learning poise, manners, good sportsmanship, and how to carry herself as a serious athlete. I am thankful that both my daughter and I feel comfortable in talking with Shari and the other teachers about absolutely anything. We know our thoughts will be welcomed and addressed respectfully, without fear of consequence. The studio is always clean and is a welcoming environment to dancers, parents, and siblings. Most nights my daughter asks to stay long after her classes have ended because she feels so at home and has built strong friendships. In addition to the High Impact Team, we love the recitals and extra performance opportunities. It is only April and my daughter is already counting down to Victorian Country Christmas because she had so much fun dancing in the shows there. We are proud to be apart of The Dance Academy of Puyallup. It's a great home for any dancer!

I've been attending classes with Lena and Heidi for nearly a year. I've tried several other…read moreclasses in the area and this one stands out for a number of reasons. Their mix of music is about 60/40 between familiar upbeat songs from dance/hiphop on the radio and latin songs that are newer to me. As a new student I found that their routines were easy to get into, and now I still find small things I can improve to follow them better or to increase the challenge/exercise/fun. They introduce new songs fairly regularly so things stay fresh while you still get to revisit old favorites. They take class input on the song mix: if there's a specific song you want that night you can speak up and there's a good chance it will be included. The environment is very supportive..you look around in between songs and everyone is smiling and friendly. They also find a way to involve the more experienced students in the class by having them come up and help lead on certain songs. They celebrate class achievements in meeting fitness goals and feature students on their FB page. Lately they've begun to incorporate some light/toning weights into a featured song most classes, which is a nice change of pace. A couple months back we had an eighties themed zumba party to raise money for ALS that was a lot of fun. It sounds like more themed nights are planned. These are all things that make this class great. I have a blast every time I go. And I get an awesome workout. What takes it to the next level for me are three key things: (1) Childcare. EVERY class they teach has childcare available in the kidzone at the gym. It works out to something like $1.50-$2 per child per class. This is very unusal in the area, especially for evening classes. My kids have a great time in the kidzone. While there's a tv in there, my kids usually spend their time playing with the other kids...many nights they have friendly dance contests with them. They look forward to going. It's like a playdate for them. (2) Price. Classes are free for gym members. Mt Si Sports n Fitness is already a very good bargain as a gym. If I took these classes as part of a punch card program similar to those offered at other gyms in the area I'd pay ~ $5/class. I attend ~10 classes/month and I pay less than $50/month for my gym membership. And I can use all the rest of the gym facilities, showers, other free-to-members classes (there are several). It's an amazing value. (3) Proximity. Of course this won't be true for everyone, but this is 5 minutes away for me. There are other classes in the area just as close, but not with all the features that this one has. If I had to drive 45 min roundtrip to a class you could chalk up another $4-5 in gas I would be paying for each class, and that's if I could make it given the rest of my schedule. I coached my kids soccer teams this past year and I could make it back from soccer practice in time to attend classes. The only thing I think might put potential students off is that the evening classes can be pretty crowded, especially Monday and Wednesday nights. I've never seen anyone turned away, but you should get there 5-10 minutes early to get yourself a spot where you can see the instructors.

Since the first time I went I have been hooked! Now it's not a chore to work out, its something I…read moreenjoy doing and look forward to. Im so glad my sister talked me into joining! The environment is so relaxing with people of all ages and shapes you will fit in no matter what you look like. I just wish it was everyday!

Had a wonderful session w/ Omy yesterday for Thai massage/yoga. Learned a lot about my body and my…read morechronic back pain began to lift!

Love this studio! I was excited to find a great studio in the area. The studio has a beautiful…read moreambiance. A very inviting place to practice yoga in. Class was challenging. My favorite part was the temperature. It was hot enough that I was getting a good sweat, but not so hot that I felt like I was gonna pass or couldn't push myself or do challenging poses. I was tired of feeling like I wasn't working out as hard at the really hot Studios because I was too focused on not passing out or overheating. This was perfect!

I love this dance studio! I have been dancing since it opened and have never considered dancing…read moreanywhere else! it's my dream studio! very kind teachers and studio owner. best dance experience I've ever had. The teachers have amazing corrections and choreography. highly recommend!

Overpriced for quality !!! Very small waiting area!…read more Some teachers are very nice and some are NOT at all !

I really like this studio. I bought an introductory course…read moreand we had Pixie as our teacher. She is so sweet and fun. I really enjoyed the classes we took. I would love to continue learning here, however the prices are way higher than I was expecting them to be. I might pop in to some classes or an event sporadically. Unfortunately I can't justify spending almost $800 on dance lessons at the moment. :(

I have a love hate relationship with Arthur Murray as a whole. My husband and I have been dancing…read morewith the franchise for a few years (this is our third studio). I thought our original Arthur Murray was expensive as after the initial new student specials, the prices were significantly more than other studios. Of course by then we were committed as my husband loved our instructor and the other students. Each studio has been progressively more expensive. This studio is 25% more than the base price we paid across the country (and no, rents aren't that different). The sale price here is significantly more than the sale prices there (to be fair, at least this studio does sales- our second one did not). The staff here is very talented (though they do have a few newer instructors that are definitely still learning). The students are nice as well though the overall vibe is less friendly/open than our first studio where it honestly felt like a family. Here, the shared bond is dance and you won't learn much about the staff beyond that. This isn't a bad thing, just different. Over all, if you choose ballroom dancing as a hobby, this is definitely one of the best places to do it. Just... know its going to be a very expensive hobby.

I don't recommend studio 6 ballroom. The instructor was consistently late to many of my private…read morelessons. I caught her talking bad about me to her employee, Alex and then walk away. That was very unprofessional. Her employee was giving me dirty looks which was very rude and made me feel very uncomfortable. She never really changed or improved. I would recommend a different ballroom like Tacoma dance studio Auburn Pacific ballroom.

I had to be dragged out of the house by my future bride for this. After our session I was ready for…read moreanother.

Honestly, it's the best program my kids have ever participated in. I highly recommend!read more

We have had our kids at Pacific Ballroom for 9 years. The experience has been fenomenal. Our kids…read morenow teenagers love the team experience. The values and work skills they've gained have helped them grow in confidence. The staff and director are always looking for ways to improve the experience. The family experience is another great part of the experience. You won't ever regret being a part of the Pacific Ballroom experience/family.

I struggled to find activities that would hold my girls' interests, challenge them and make them…read morewant to come back time and again. Sports in general were not their "thing." I saw an opportunity for a theater camp in the summer for Shrek Jr the Musical. So, on a whim, I signed them up. At 8 and 11yo, they were nervous but very excited. They had no theater, singing or acting experience. I was honestly blown away after 2 weeks of prep, they were signing in front of a packed house and loving every minute of it. It honestly brought tears to my eyes seeing my shy kids flourishing on stage. They have continued to want to be in every production since! They have found great comradery with other kids who really enjoy theater and love their teacher, Ms. Candace. They come out of every practice with a smile in a good mood. They just completed The Music Man Jr and are ready for the next one. I love that each production includes every student in the cast. I appreciate the teaching of stage presence and makeup and costumes. My oldest loves making her costumes for her sister and herself. I highly recommend CDT for theater. It's a very inclusive and supportive place. Thank you for letting my kids shine on stage.

I'm a mom of 2 boys. Two boys who never found their footing in Baseball, Basketball, or Soccer…read more.. Etc. etc . Always on the hunt for something that they would connect with... That would be "their thing" and finally... I think we found that in this sweet little community at Children's Dance Theater. The confidence and Joy my boys have gained in performances and recitals at this place is something I didn't even know was possible.

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.