We moved to Allegro this dance season from another local studio at the recommendation of a friend…read morewhen I expressed that we were looking for a studio that would push our daughter a little more than the one she was previously with. Allegro has been amazing! It feels like a family and second home for my daughter and there is so much room for her to grow with Allegro as she ages. Lovely teachers, the owner is always friendly and present and checks on the classes, students, and parents. We love it at Allegro and will be there for years to come.

LOVE! My now 13…read moreyear old daughter has danced with Allegro since we moved to WA when she was 9 :) The atmosphere at Allegro is bustling and vibrant. We absolutely love the owner, staff, and teachers and communication with parents is excellent. I would recommend to those who are wanting to dance at any level from recreational to those with processional aspirations. My daughter has received top training and has had the most incredible teachers over the years!! She trains in every style offered and I fully believe she'd live at the studio if possible :D Additionally I recommend checking out their amazing competition team program. A BIG thing I love is that they offer sensory friendly performances and have a beautiful danceABLE program. I really don't feel there is anywhere else like Allegro in WA state. Thank you Allegro for being my daughter's home away from home.

This place is phenomenal! Our daughter has danced here for about 12 years. I can't say enough good…read morethings about this studio. Our daughter has flourished here with dance training, friendships, many, many performances, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. I would not trade this experience for anything!

Daughter attended Blue Dog for the last annual season. She performed in the Polar Express…read moreChristmas Pageant and the Spring Recital. One of her teachers were wonderful, but her other teacher who was still a high school student seemed to lack the patience to work with her kindergarten energy level. This is our 3rd year in dance, our other 2 years were at a studio in Florida before we moved, and we found the choreography here to not be at the same level as our previous studio. Front desk workers are super friendly and overall we were happy, just a little disappointed with the ease of the choreography.

Wonderful little ballet school. My daughter adores the teacher and has so much fun learning…read more Definitely wish the waiting area was a little more comfortable, definitely in need of an update. Nevertheless what's more important is the ballet and we definitely love it here.

I've been dancing here for the past 13 years. This school is small, meaning you get plenty of…read morequality instruction and time, not just another person in a large class. The instructor has over 35 years of instruction experience and is very kind and patient. The class atmosphere is very welcoming to anyone, never do you feel pushed beyond your limits or feel like your competing against other students. If you love classical ballet and always wanted to take classes, no matter what age, (really - there is a lady beyond her 60's in the adult classes), or body type, this is a great ballet school to learn.

My kids (6 & 3) have been going to see coach Penny and her staff for the last year and a half…read more Gymnastics class is their favorite part of the week. This year our youngest is in their preschool program (twice a week for 3 hours) and is dancing and doing gymnastics all while in a pre-school classroom. This is perfect for her, as she is a kinesthetic learner and is really benefitting from easing into a classroom environment - learning to stand in line, taking turns and following instruction. The difference in her behavior from the beginning of the year to now is night and day. My older child is in their boy's program, which is hilarious to watch. The boys are like a pack of puppies compared to the girl's classes. I don't know how he does it, but coach Brad is able to keep them contained and moving through their skills. It's great to watch. One little thing I find helpful with that they have wireless internet, which means I can work while the kids are in class. It's a small thing, but is really helpful for the parents. I think a previous poster had a bad experience about a cancelled party due to the fact that PSGD had to suddenly move the gym over the holidays. They had issues with their lease and moved from North Bend to Preston over the course of a couple of days. While it's unfortunate that this person's party got lost in the shuffle, our experience was great in that there was really clear communication about how they were handling the move. We have never had billing or communication issues, as opposed to our experience with Gymnastics East.

We had a birthday party scheduled at puget sound gymnastics and dance and they cancelled with…read moreapprox 36 hours notice. To make matters worse, I had left multiple voicemails during the week attempting to confirm details on our party and I only finally got a response when I sent an email message to one of the owners. In addition, they have not refunded our deposit and have not responded to my requests for a refund. Stay away!

We just signed up and love this studio. They are super nice and the prices are great. My…read moreGranddaughter now attends twice a week. She loves her instructors and looks forwarding to going to Payette's. The kids are the priority and it shows.

Awesome place to take your kids for dance lessons. Wonderful staff, very good with the kids. There…read morewas a group of 5 adults couples and we learned to swing dance. This place is a hidden gem, I guess after this review it won't be so hidden.

I love this place. My girls have been here for a year and a half. I love the owners. They clearly…read morefocus on integrity, on helping me raise young women of integrity and modesty. In a world that all too happily objectifies women, it is refreshing to find a studio that allows my girls to be just that: girls, not sexy, inappropriate mini women. Their choreography are darling as are the costume choices for the recital at the end of the year. I also really appreciate that they don't nickel and dime you. The owners make a real effort to create a community and send out a newsletter to keep you updated. All of the young women teaching my girls have been positive and great role models. It is absolutely worth the extra drive for me to come to Reflections. The quote in the pic is what finally motivated today to write a review.

The business does not have a good way of communication for billing and for sure for making…read morepayments. When you call them, they can't take payment over or phone or anything. Very old school....very frustrating.

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.

My daughter came here for a preschool dance camp and had a fantastic time. The classes were…read morebeautifully tailored to her age group (I used to teach children's dance.... This was definitely legit). The staff bios are on the wall and they all have impressive qualifications. The classrooms and waiting areas are clean, uncluttered, brightly lit and adequately equipped. One feature i particularly liked was a "shoe recycling" bin.... Like a book exchange, toss in the ones you don't need anymore and help yourself to any you can use. Looking forward to trying out some regular classes!

Overall, this dance studio is a wonderful place to have your young dancer start dancing. My son…read moretakes tap here and he enjoys it! The studio is sandwiched between PC Restaurant and Five Guys with ample parking space where it is easy to get in and out. They provide a free trial class when you are unsure if the class is going to workout for your child. The school offers ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater and adult classes too. Their registration fee is minimal per family and class rates are competitive too. They welcome families every six weeks into the classroom for observation which is a great way to ask questions and connect with your child's teacher. Although, they do not have large observation windows, instructors often keep doors open (if it's not too loud in the waiting area) or are also open to have visitors upon request when families are concern about their child's class. Their website, quarterly newsletters and Facebook page keeps us informed with pertinent details about the studio and upcoming events. If your child loves to perform, this studio is the place to be as they give ample opportunities for your young dancer to perform in the community in their school's companies. One of the factors that I appreciate most at this school is that they seem to keep their faculty constant. Unlike other studios I have experienced in the past, turnovers were high and the staff seemed young and lack on teaching experience. Their faculty genuinely care about their students as individuals. The teachers are well versed in their craft and are educated both with higher education degrees and industry experience in national and international companies. If you have a budding dancer, Washington School of Dance starts as young as 18 months through adults.

AOD is an amazing dance studio! My daughter started dance there at 3 and is now 7! They have…read moreamazing instructors and staff with a nurturing environment. They offer a variety of classes and my daughter enjoys every single one of them. I highly recommend Academy of Dance and have nothing but positive things to say about AOD!

The studio is clean. The teachers and staff are amazing and caring. All the dancers are friendly to…read moreone another. The studio goes above and beyond for each student and parent.

My daughter had her first dance class here. She came in full of nervous energy and left with her…read moreheart soaring. We watched the class through the window. There was a ratio of 7:1 which was really nice because it allowed each child to have some one on one instruction with the teacher. My daughter's teacher was really sweet and it was very obvious that she is experienced and enjoys working with children. I am so glad that we chose this school!

My daughter has been enrolled in Dance Elite for 4 years now and we absolutely love it. After the…read moreownership switched hands, life was brought back into the studio and every single bench and classroom has been filled with people ever since. Amy and her staff have a huge love for Dance and for everyone of their little dancers as well. Our favorite time of year with the Dance Elite is not only the amazing recital but the awesome spooktacular Halloween event they put on for everyone at the studio! We look forward to many more years at Dance Elite and we will continue referring all our friends and family because this is the best dance studio around!!