The June Taylor School of Dance is a gem in the world of ballet training…read more Students are trained and prepared with the highest level of technique assuring them an excellent future whether it be for a professional life or merely vocational. Students will also be recognized as having the finest training available anywhere and parents can be proud and grateful that they are receiving a training that is not only technically excellent but also anatomically caring and correct so as to not damage their young bodies in any way. Sadly, many students are not cared for to this degree and incorrect training can ruin dreams and chances for a future career when individual bodies and range of motion are not taken into account. Congratulations June Taylor for your impeccable, beautiful school where many of your students can grow, thrive and reach for the stars eventually fulfilling their many, many hopes and dreams of a life in the ballet and dance. Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet

My daughter did a summer intensive at this studio in 2012 & we weren't impressed. Maybe coming from…read moreThe Portland Ballet our standards are high. The studio felt unorganized and run more like a community recreational center program not an advanced ballet academy.

I had my first class with Jake the other night and he was friendly, knowledgeable and professional…read more I've taken ballroom classes at other schools and was impressed with his level of detail while keeping the class fun and light. Unlike other ballroom studios, Jake does not use high pressure tactics to sell more classes. Instead, it's a low pressure learning environment. I will definitely come back for many more classes with Jake and highly recommend Dance For Fitness!

I struck gold when I discovered International Latin dance with the talented & dedicated instructor…read moreJake Famme. In this past year, I have been a member of both his group classes and now regularly work with him in private sessions. His expertise & personalized approach in teaching is rich with technique, and invaluable in my growth as a dancer. Since I have begun his classes, he has helped me achieve my goals in dancing including my 1st pro/am competition & showcase...I am currently continuing my growth & preparation for an upcoming competition with Jake... He's simply the best! Diane

Leilani has been INCREDIBLE! We have been working with her on the first dance for me and my fiancé…read moreand the father daughter dance. We decided to go with the 7 dance package which seems like a great amount. My fiancé and I did 4 classes while my dad and I took 3. Leilani is giving us some great tips and tricks to make our dances look amazing. She is so encouraging with me and my fiancé and is also very encouraging and patient with my dad who does not have much past dance experience. I think 4 lessons is a great amount for a first dance since we are doing a minute and a half and we have a relatively good sense of rhythm. This will definitely be dependent on how quickly you can learn though (my dad and I covered in 3 lessons what my fiancé and I covered in 1). We had such a wonderful time learning from Leilani and now that our wedding has happened my husband and I have gotten so many compliments on how lovely our dance was. TLDR: patient and encouraging instructor, worth the investment

Going to a ton of weddings recently, I realized for my own wedding I didn't want to high school…read moreslow dance in front of all my friends and family for 5 minutes to start off the reception. Instead, I wanted something "cool". I don't know how to dance. My wife does a bit... but I move like a rock... We hired Leilani to help choreograph our first wedding waltz for our wedding. The classes were about once a week for about 8 weeks. Each lesson was 45 minutes and at the end we had a beautiful waltz which we presented at our wedding. Things I really liked: Leilani was super easy to work with. We basically told her what we wanted, and she built a dance routine exactly to what we were envisioning. She is also nice to a fault. Sometimes I messed up so badly, but instead of reprimand she always had something nice to say. I've never failed so badly yet have someone complement the gracefulness of the way I failed. She recorded the dance steps each weekly so we could study and emailed us the queues. I think the most impressive thing to me was none of the routine was recycled. We constantly moved across the room throwing in different movements. We got in a lift, a drop, and a really nice ending pose. The final result was a gorgeous routine. Everyone at the wedding raved about how awesome it was. Definitely money and time well spent.

Fun | Great for all kids…read more My daughter expressed an interest in doing dance this past year, so I thought I'd enroll her in a class here. I was recommended to also join this school from one of our neighbors. If you're looking to enroll your kids, they go by the academic school calendar, so enrollment begins around the time school starts. When schools are off on holidays and snow days, it applies to this dance school as well. It's something to keep in mind. My 6 yr old is enrolled in Miss Megan's Tap-Acro-Jazz Dance once a week. This age range is 5-6yr olds. She's about 4 months in into this class and enjoys it. Parents are not allowed to sit in and watch. However, there are two dates when parents are allowed to sit in and watch how much progress the kids have made since the start of class. It's a popular class, so it seems like a full class. They start off with tap warmups then work into their choreographies and switch to Jazz. They end the hour long class with acro, and this seems to be the favorite part of the class. My daughter tells me she loves acro because she gets to do fun exercises, like walking on a balance block. Everything is safe and appropriate for their age. Miss Megan has the class flowing well and transitions all of the kids onto the page somehow. Sometime in December they do measurements for performance clothing/ costumes in June. I believe it is about $100. Every month, the tuition is $72 paid through their website. For this particular class, kids need to buy jazz shoes, tap shoes, and a leotard or something similar. Communication is great, as Miss Megan sends a monthly newsletter with important events and dates coming up. We're excited to watch the showcase in June. So far, we recommend this activity and this school.

I highly recommend Innovative Dance to parents who are looking for a dance classes for their kids…read more Prior to Innovative, I had no experience with dance studios. I signed my daughter up in second grade, which is pretty young for a structured activity, especially for my then dreamy, imaginative child. Within a few weeks, she was loving it. Eight years later, she had taken most of the classes and levels, including three years of performance company and was ready for a steady stream of high school theater productions and classes at NW Dance Project in PDX. Now that she is in college, she is a teacher and choreographer herself at places like Willowbrook, Musical Theatre camps and dance classes. Campus organizations and professors invite her choreographic input. What's nice about dance is that it is not only a physical outlet but also a musical, theatrical and collaborative experience. Dancing is one of my daughter's greatest joys. I appreciate the whole extended team at Innovative from the past decade. Their collective work makes the world a better place.

My wife and I have been going for several months now and feel much more comfortable actually…read moredancing in a public space than we ever had before, we were goofy and silly, but did not know how to do anything graceful. I would not say that we are experts yet, but we certainly are able to engage in something extremely fun and the instructors are half the reason we keep coming back. They are so engaging and helpful to see the tiny things that we can adjust to get that much better, and they make every class extremely fun. We were also intimidated at first to go to the parties, but the fact that they do these relatively short and focused events is awesome. People who know how (instructors, student la who are maybe a little further along) invite you to go out and do things that you would probably otherwise hesitate to if it wasn't in a venue designed for learning. I know it sounds weird to compare it but it has a lot of the same dynamic that a great jiu jitsu academy does with people taking it easy on you when you are a beginner and letting you learn from their experience whether it is just a bit ahead of you or with a whole lifetime of training they can share. I would never have gotten my feet off the ground otherwise. Excellent experience and I am always excited to go in the evening after work.

Great Classy people. I would say this is one of the most upscale studios I have seen. Love it.read more

What a nice venue if you are in need of a bigger event space for a panel of speakers and wonderful…read moreseating. I attended a fantastic networking event here and was very impressed with the potential. There was a gentleman playing live music, there was a spot for you to lay out catered food and a spot for a drink cart. Parking was fantastic as well with so much available parking in a couple lots. I know this space is usually for plays and musicals but this opened my eyes to a much broader use.

Wow! As a younger (than most of crowd) adult who loves theatre I can't give them enough stars. They…read morepick great shows, great casting and great sound/lighting. I also really enjoy the Deb Fennell auditorium there truly is not a bad seat in the house. It is very thoughtful for them to offer upper young adult tickets at a lower rate! I plan on returning for Anything Goes next month! Another bonus is ample parking at the highschool.

We recently joined Stafford Hills Club after touring four other gyms including the new Lake Oswego…read moreaquatic center which did not impress me but it was nice. After touring the gyms I came away with the impression that Stafford was by far the best gym in the area. The staff is superb and the gym and equipment are clean. None of that terrible "gym" smell that you often get at the gyms as they age. They also do an excellent job at making sure there aren't so many members in the gym that there are long wait times to use the equipment.

"A place where everybody knows your name... and you're always glad you came." [1]…read more My review is based on my membership of one year where I've consistently visited 4x/week. Beginning during the end stages of COVID restrictions, it was so nice to experience outdoor swimming, the hot tub, and social time with other members. Swimming is my main experience at the club so here is what you should know: * Six lane outdoor salt water pool that is open year round (I've done laps in the snow, sleet, and hail). * You can reserve four of the six lanes and it is very competitive to get times, especially during the warm weather months when you are competing for space with the swim team, swim lessons, and aqua aerobics classes. * The other two lanes are left open for first come first serve usage and swimmers are encouraged to share. * The outdoor hot tub is for 14+ over. I have only taken one yoga class at the club and all classes have you reserve your spot. If you cancel less than 12 hours in advance or are a no show, you are charged a $10 fee. Personally, I don't mind since the reservation system makes me accountable and if I don't have a reservation, I'm less likely to go workout. The club is a nice mix of serious athletes (I'm surrounded by masters swimmers and triathletes), retirees, and families. Prior to my membership, my teenage son was a member for two years and loved the weight room, sauna, and steam room. The club as been open for awhile and is definitely showing its age and is need of some maintenance upgrades in the pool area. That being said, I have been very happy with my membership here and the personal feel, literally being greet by name when entering and exiting, and the wonderful customer service. This club is very different from the large national chains, so to each their own. Definitely recommend a trial membership at this club as well as others in the area to see which is the best fit for you. [1] I am currently re-watching this classic sitcom and while not aging well in the post Me Too era, still good for a lot of laughs.