We have taken a set of 8 online dance lessons with Michael and it was awesome! We have never been big dancers, but we learned a lot and feel confident about dancing at our wedding now! We also learned how to move together and can take our new skills to any party or dance setting we go to now and have fun dancing together. I was a little skeptical of how virtual lessons would work at first, but it went really well and it is definitely a great way to learn how to flow! read more

My wife and I recently did a 2-week wedding dance "boot camp" with Michael over Zoom. To say we did not have rhythm before these lessons would be a massive understatement! With Michael's guiding influence (and plenty of patience), we became confident with our dancing abilities in a couple short weeks and absolutely nailed our first dance at the wedding. If you are thinking about signing up with Michael to sharpen your dance skills, you should just go ahead and do it! P.S. I never thought a Zoom dance class would work so well but Michael has it down! read more

Michael has been an awesome instructor! My husband and I signed up for the virtual private lessons to prep for our wedding and have been having the BEST time. With two kids under 10 we don't get out much and have found so much joy in taking FLOW lessons with Michael that we plan to continue our journey post wedding. With no prior dance experience I was nervous about not having our instructor in person but those concerns went away halfway through lesson one, he is really good! The techniques we've learned will stick with us for a lifetime. With all of that being said, the thing I appreciate most is Michael's ability to not only connect my husband and I as dance partners but the feeling of him flowing through the lessons WITH us through the camera. :) read more

We signed up with Michael for our wedding dance and now we're big believers and have continued flowing as part of personal fun times. The structure makes sense to us and only after a couple months we feel comfortable bringing this new style of dance to all the hip hop, edm, synth pop or whatever we like to listen and move to. I never thought I was this kind of dancer but it's actually super fun and a great way to build your own confidence and fitness as well as bond and have fun with your partner. Better than your usual dinner date night for reals. Michael is here to set you up for success. Our wedding dance linked here! https://youtu.be/QdyA11zHCuA?t=510 read more

Michael is a great dance teacher. He puts me at ease. His teaching style is non judgmental. I learn to dance through practice, exploration & overcoming fear of incompetence. I get to explore my own style, learn to follow (& lead), feel the connection with the dance floor, music & dance partner. It's a work in progress but it's so worth it! Along this path, I put together my own playlist & learn to dance to the beat & feel the music. Michael is your friendly & gentle guide. Another obvious benefit is losing weight in all the right places (especially around the abdomen & hip area). Body becomes more defined & toned. There are so many dance steps & styles out there. It can be confusing for a beginner. Ultimately, you have to start somewhere & I recommend wholeheartedly to begin your dance journey with the Flow. read more

''Twas two months before our wedding We had excess left feet Our first dance we were dreading And who should we meet But a man could help us with rhythm and Flow We were both worried and nervous He said we'll start slow It all started with connection Listening to the beat Moving in each direction Tripping over our feet Each lesson we were improving The concept got clearer Our feet started moving As the wedding got nearer We picked our first song A short tune for our night The first moves seemed wrong Micheal said a slow waltz seems right We practiced each lesson Under our teachers good training Our fears began to lessen Our confidence gaining We began to have fun Dancing was a hoot When we felt tired and done Micheal gave us some fruit Before we knew it Our big day was here The dance was a hit We performed without fear We return bride and groom Still to the studio we go We dance through the room Allowing new skills to grow If you wish to dance without fret or dreading Head over to Flow Studios To kick ass and dance at your wedding! read more

Look at all the great ratings from everyone! We were 3 months out to our wedding, and over the course of a summer, Michael took us from complete novices to... well, still novices, but novices who successfully pulled off our goal of a first dance that was meaningful to us and we loved. And we had a lot of fun along the way, as he did a nice job of balancing constructive feedback to help us grow, with giving us the right amount of new information each session, to just making the sessions fun! I would always leave with a smile on my face, and loved the chance to get to better know and connect with my partner as we learned and tried something new. Highly recommend. read more

We recently signed up for private lessons with Michael before our wedding. Neither one of us had danced before and came in to the lessons looking to build confidence before our first dance. Michael embraced where we were at and made the lessons loose and simple. He has a very distinct style that can feel silly at times, but if you can embrace the method and let go of any reservations you'll find it really works. After five lessons we felt confident moving with each other around the dance floor and had an entrance and exit planned that would make it feel special. We would recommend working with Michael whether it be as a way to get ready for a special dance or for more lessons to connect as a couple. read more

My soon to be wife and I loved our dance lessons with Michael. Neither of us have any rhythm or experience with dance so our main goal was simply not to embarrass ourselves at our wedding! After working with Michael we killed it! Everyone was very impressed and most importantly we felt great during our dance. We also really enjoyed the process of going to lessons and dancing together, with Michael's guidance we got much better at dance and got a welcome and fun respite from all the wedding planning madness! It was truly the best part of planning a wedding and the time we spent on our dance helped bring us closer. read more

My fiancé and I recently moved to Seattle and realized with our wedding coming up and the fact we both have two left feet we needed help. We were so lucky to have found Michael and flow studio. His method of teaching is simple non threatening and moves at the pace you need. After completing the sessions originally purchased for our first dance and wedding we found we were having so much fun we just signed up to continue our dance training. Dance is now something fun and positive for us. Thanks to Micheal for helping us learn this new skill together. Highly recommend even if you just take four lessons to prepare for a wedding, you'll be happy you did! read more

We booked 4 private sessions with Michael to help us learn to dance before our wedding. We ended up liking it so much, that we booked 4 more sessions and got our parents to book sessions too! We started out as total beginners, but Michael was very patient and had a great way of teaching that built upon each new skill. We now feel very comfortable with our dancing skills and quite enjoy it! Would highly recommend Flow and Michael as an instructor specifically to anyone. read more

We've been taking weekly lessons from Michael for over a year now. Two surprising results, we've really found this to be great time together as a couple, different from the typical activity, more in tune with each other and very playful. Also, on a day that has been full of stress and we are exhausted but still show up for our lesson, it's an amazing stress reducer and at the end of our dance lesson we are energized and the stress is completely gone. Amazing! Michael is so encouraging and insightful ... truly a pleasure to "work" with! read more

We went to Flow in preparation for our first dance at our wedding. I have NO rhythm...my now husband, definitely had me there, but we both had a ways to go. We had SO MUCH fun with Michael and learned a lot. From the very first lesson establishing our connection the ground, the music, and each other, I definitely felt like I was going to "get it". Although I'm hardly headed to star in a re-make of Strictly Ballroom (how good was that movie?!!) or Silver Linings Playbook, our first dance turned out so great and we plan on heading back to continue lessons in the new year. Michael was hands on, modeling moves, helping us understand what flow is and not letting us get discouraged. I tend to get off balance easily (inner ear stuff) and Michael offered helpful hints for both me and my partner to keep me grounded, even when being dipped off the ground. read more

Michael is a very talented and experienced teacher. The first couple of sessions at Flow were challenging for me as I had zero dance experience but Michael really breaks it down and makes you feel comfortable. The studio is very well maintained and spacious. His method of teaching helps you learn to "feel" the dance so you are not a programmed robot, counting/memorizing steps, remembering when to turn etc. I never felt overwhelmed as Michael encourages, complements and teaches so well. He actually makes the sessions enjoyable and I keep coming back to learn more and more! He has definitely made the sessions fun. Also, I hate working out so this is the best option for me to stay active - both mentally and physically. It is quite the workout! Highly recommend. Thank you Michael! read more

Michael has been so great! He is warm and friendly and non-judgmental, all great qualities for someone new to dancing. My fiance and I chose to start learning to dance so we don't embarrass ourselves for our first dance. Michael has been so patient and encouraging and we finally feel like we can really dance. It has been great! My fiance, who never danced before finally enjoys dancing! read more

Being complete strangers to dance, my now-husband and I booked four lessons with Flow to prepare for our wedding's first dance. Michael was an excellent teacher with a great personality who made this experience much more fun than we anticipated. Thanks to him, we had a great framework for our dance and far more confidence than we would have had otherwise. Our guests seemed to really enjoy it, and I have no doubt our newly acquired moves made for some lovely pictures as well. I recommend Flow to anyone feeling nervous about dancing at an event or simply anyone interested in getting into dance. I look forward to returning in the future. Thanks again Michael! read more

Really enjoyed Michael and his fun and energetic approach to dancing. Highly recommend! If he can teach someone as bad as me how to dance, he can do it for anyone. read more

Mike helped me and our husband learn our first dance for our wedding and he was such a gem to work with. His combination of talent, patience, curriculum and personality was ideal. Week to week we progressed so fast in spite of the fact that my husband can't keep a beat. We started with the basics, trying out classic steps, then slowly added other elements like turns and dips. We had a few songs in mind that we wanted to dance to and he helped us narrow it down to a song with a good tempo and style. I also had him help me and dad for our father/daughter dance. In just two short lessons my dad was transformed. Highly recommend Mike and his crew to help you meet your dancing goals. read more

We spent the last week or two learning dance with Michael. We were brainstorming and practicing our wedding first dance, but realized after a few minutes that we were in need of help. So, we called Flow Studios. It was the best choice we made. He helped us learn to move together and figure out our first dance. Not to mention, Michael is a really nice guy... he is easy going and will be patient even when people like myself have horrible rhythm. Thanks again Michael for your help! read more

We had Michael teach us our first dance for our wedding. We met with him five times and he totally transformed the way we danced! He used different techniques that really helped you feel and trust your partner. We will definitely be back! read more

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Michael is amazing! My whole reason for wanting to learn to dance was to have fun, and enjoy the process. Michael really listens to what you as the student hopes to accomplish and is able to customize your experience. He is patient, kind, and fun to be around. As his studio is new and he is not booked up yet, I highly encourage you to schedule a lesson soon because when people find out how great Flow Studios is and how awesome of an instructor Michael is there is going to be a line out the door to get in! read more

Michael is an excellent instructor and does a great job helping students develop their body-awareness and ability to move well with another person read more

Flow studios has allowed me to be more confident on any dance floor. The private lessons teaches you on how the body moves to different style of dancing and to all sorts of music genres. Overall, it is interesting and fun to learn. read more

My Wife and I had an amazing experience working with Michael at Flow Studios. We came in with the general goal of learning how to dance better together and to learn some moves for our first dance. Michael exceeded our expectations in helping us reach both goals. We had a total of 5 classes with Michael and they were all organized, efficient, challenging, and really fun! He creates an environment that is non-intimidating and does an excellent job of slowly and thoughtfully progressing you with fun drills to build your dance skill repetoire. He also helped us with some crowd-pleasing, fun choreography for different parts of our first dance. I feel like dance classes have the potential to be stressful, but his class was by far our favorite part of wedding preparation. I would highly recommend Flow Studios to couples of all skill levels who are looking to learn how to dance together! read more

The focus at Flow is on developing the skills needed to make dancing fun, beginning in the first lesson. You learn dance moves that come naturally​ and can be used when dancing to just about any kind of music. The program that Mike has isn't intimidating nor requires memorization. Rather you are learning techniques that allow you to move with the flow of the music with your dance partner. If you think dancing can be uncomfortable you will find this studio is a liberating experience. read more

In just 4 lessons, Michael taught us how to feel confident and our best on the dance floor in preparation for our First Dance. So many guests came up to us afterwards with compliments. Thank you Michael!! read more

My wife and I took lessons from Michael before our wedding. He's a great instructor and we were happy with the progress we made. Highly recommend. read more

Michael's classes are amazing! My fiance and I took private dance classes with him before our wedding and we had a ton of fun doing it. He makes you feel comfortable dancing even if you have two left feet like me! He helped us choregraph a first dance going so far as to help us choose a song! Highly recommend for any couple practicing for their wedding or just looking for a fun hobby. read more

Michael has been my dance instructor for about 5 years and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about him. His dance skill set is diverse and instruction is targeted as well being thorough. He is a pleasure to dance with and is an amazing lead. I so appreciate all he has taught me as well as what I will learn going forward. read more

I'd like to echo the other reviews in saying that the program at Flow Studios is liberating and fun! Michael can take a student from zero confidence to dancing with a smile and his lovely personality makes the process enjoyable even when you're having a tough time improving. I'd recommend the program at Flow Studios for everyone! read more

A couple big differences set Flow apart from other dance studios. One is the thoughtfully constructed curriculum that will allow you to dance successfully to any music. Michael has professional dance training - instructors at many other places have simply danced socially a few more years than their students. He is upbeat and patient and makes learning to dance fun, not frustrating. Access to the studio is easy, and there are multiple opportunities for group lessons, practice parties, and social dancing as well as private lessons. read more