Was nervous about returning to dance as an "adult" but strapping those tap-makers to my feet has…read morebeen the highlight of my week for the last 4 years. The friendships I have made within those walls are special and I treasure them all. As long as Miss Britt has room for me in her class, I'll be there!

An AMAZING dance company that's been around for years! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful…read more They are always super accommodating with scheduling around my busy schedule.

Spent MONTHS trying to book lessons for my boyfriend and I after already pre paying for them (xmas…read morepresent) NEVER got them. If I'd know Bellingham Dance Company was not a company at all but just one, disorganized woman I never would have paid for the lessons.

I have lived in Bellingham for about four months now, and I have been dancing at Opus the entire…read moretime. I would like to dance nowhere else, and I will tell you why: I am an adult beginner ballet student. I have been dancing for about 1.5 years now, and I'm now not-so-shaky enough to sometimes attempt open classes, even though I usually end up looking like a hippo in a tutu gallumphing (spelling?) across the floor next to the uber-talented dancers who usually populate the open classes. This place, however, has two different levels for adult students in ballet. They have a beginner ballet class, taught by the lovely and absolutely brilliant Maya, and they have an open level that currently meets on Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings. I have been to both levels, although I attend Maya's class with a regularity that borders on stalking. I have been really impressed with this place. The open level is definitely intermediate/advanced with an optional pointe class after the regular 1.5 hours, but they are so friendly and kind! They didn't laugh at me once and they sure to introduce themselves and make me feel like part of the class. Maya's class is amazing. If you have never danced in your life, you can fall right onto the barre and feel at home. She will make sure that you know your tendu from your degage and that you feel comfortable and not lost. Added bonus, she met with me separately when I shyly announced that my one life ambition, besides owning my own utopian island, was to be en pointe one day. Not only did she not laugh, but she came up with theraband exercises for me to do and very seriously considered what some teachers would consider laughable: an adult with no dance experience who wants to dance en pointe one day. AND Alan, who runs the place, is truly wonderful. You can buy a dance card at the front, or pay by session, and he always remembers your name and greets you with a smile. You feel at home almost instantly, and it's in a truly beautiful building in downtown Bellingham. Parking is typically reasonable, although you might have to walk a few blocks. Go today! Don't wait until the ripe old age of 32 like I did! Or do wait! But go today!

Wow! What an awesome experience! The instructor was fun and very patient with a new "dancer" like…read moremyself. The hour flew by and I can't wait to go next week! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun way to move your body and shake your booty!

I really love this space. the light, the floors and especially the community that has been created…read morearound dance as a form of transformation, delight and connection is rare and wonderful.

Nathan did an amazing job getting my husband and I ready for our first dance at our wedding. We are…read morenot dancers (nor are we artsy or particularly creative, we are mathematically minded) but Nathan managed in 11 weeks to get us doing a swing dance. Not only could we do the dance with comfort, but we even managed to have smiles on our faces! We thoroughly enjoyed the lessons, not just the final product. Our friends and family were full of praises. Highly recommend Nathan for your dance lesson needs!

From the owner: Dance instruction for Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances through private lessons and group classes…read more Experience with students who are social dancers many of which then progress to performing in shows, dancing at their wedding or event, or competing at competitions.

Ava is a playful, patient and encouraging teacher. She is very knowledgeable and always seeking to…read morelearn more. She puts a lot of thought and detail into designing the space to feel inviting and warm. Envision twinkle fairy lights, affirmation cards, fuzzy rugs, inspiring imagery, crystals, etc. This thoughtfulness extends into the way she curates workbooks to further inspire reflection, creativity and empowerment in between dancing. I feel like the way Ava teaches encourages deeper learning and development beyond the physical aspects, which I love. I have been a dancer for the majority of my life and was curious to try pole dancing. I found that Ava's style fit what I needed, which allowed me to express myself while being challenged in learning something new and having fun while doing it. I felt more connected to myself and my creativity after trying out pole classes here. One of my favorite parts was at the end of every class getting to pick our own songs (whichever song we loved), and have some private time to dance/record ourselves on our own. It really allowed me to feel more confident in the movements and enhanced my ability to express myself. It felt like a safe space to make mistakes, grow, be human. In other spaces at times I found pole to be somewhat intimidating, but in combination with the smaller class size and Ava's style I found it to be very welcoming / easeful / low key. If you are feeling pulled to try pole dance classes and are looking for a safe, intimate, fun space to explore and learn, I highly recommend trying a class from Miss Ava :)

An amazing and intimate experience between teacher and student. i feel like this is personal enough…read morethat you don't feel judged. The teacher is SO accommodating and inviting. She's very real and well informed. I highly recommend taking a jump and trying it. It's healing, thought provoking, sexy and fun.