Very nice small theater. Not a bad seat at least down stairs. The production was very good and well…read moreacted and directed. The concessions at intermission were well executed. Nice you can take beverages into the theater.

I love supporting my local theater community!…read more Been a fan of taproot since I moved to Seattle 13 years ago. Well run, well managed and consistent. They are fantastic and everyone should go see more theater at this location. Currently too many older folks! It's bizarre, we need more ways to get regular/young people involved. I've been involved in east coast theater community in Toronto and we have a lot more diversity and easily more younger people involved in, volunteering for and attending theater shows than in Seattle where it looks like live theater is for the retired community. It is not! Everyone should have access to live theater. We need to change this pronto.

My eight year old niece has been taking ballet here for three years and LOVES it!…read more Both grandma and I have had the opportunity to drop her off/pick her up from class and the place is always organized, friendly and brimming with excited and well-mannered kids of both genders. If you want a fabulous family outing at the holidays, consider attending their annual performance of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" in December at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. It's a visually stunning, professional production with live music. It's also family friendly, there isn't a bad seat in the house and it's CHEAP compared to heading downtown to the Nutcracker. I believe tickets are about $14. There are 90 dancers from age five to 18 in the show. Please consider supporting this establishment! The two women who own it/run it have expertise and great energy.

Our daughter has been dancing at Dance Fremont since 2012, and it has been one of the best…read moreexperiences for her in elementary, middle and high school. She even wrote this about her time at Dance Fremont in one of her recent college essays: "Five, six, seven, eight. Glissade, jeté, pas de bourrée, assemblé. Then grande allegro: I explode across the stage, leaving all else behind. I melt into the movements, connecting mind and body. Then removing my stiff pointe shoes, I feel the floor again and take from the studio this momentary peace. " She has learned confidence and discipline through this art, and her teachers at Dance Fremont have been outstanding. I believe that Dance Fremont also really works hard to teach and model healthy body image which can be a difficult thing in the culture of dance, and I have been grateful that they celebrate all sizes of dancers. My daughter has had teachers who have invested deeply in her and who have been so creative in their work with the students- especially during COVID with online teaching. This program provided so much for our daughter and it has given her a lifelong love of dance, a healthy attitude about movement and body image, and an incredible creative outlet during this very formational part of her life.

A Very Die Hard Christmas -- Seattle Public Theater…read more For 33 straight years, my sister (WCP) and I have watched Die Hard and Die Hard 2 every December. A few years ago, a friend introduced me to this parody play -- and now it's officially part of my holiday tradition. I come back year-over-year because each production is different, clever, and full of new surprises. This year's version was one of the best yet: Upgraded set pieces, including a tall wall with TWO vents and working doors Smartly updated jokes and swapped-out 80s references Fresh additions to the villain list (shoutout to Huey Lewis & The News and Vidal Sassoon) And a perfect recreation of the iconic vent scene where McClane mutters: "Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..." followed by "Now I know what a TV dinner feels like." This was my 3rd time, my friend Mary R's "don't ask how many," and my sister's very first time. The show was hilarious and high-energy -- but honestly, the best part was watching WCP react to it for the first time. Pure holiday magic. Seattle Public Theater nails the humor, nostalgia, and chaotic joy of Die Hard while giving audiences something new every December. If you love the movie, love parody, or just want a holiday show that's totally different from the usual lineup, go see this. Highly recommended. Yippee-Ki-Yay, Seattle.

Last year Steve and I heard about the stage production of A Very Die Hard Christmas. It's a parody…read moreof the movie Die Hard and how it is now preceived in more recent years to being a Christmas movie. We really wanted to go but alas it was sold out. But we were lucky to find it having dates this year and Steve seized the opportunity right away as far as tickets go. The Seattle Public Theater is a pretty small theater and lobby but the setting for it is great as all the shows would be intimate and the fact that the theater is right by Green Lake adds a scenic perk to the experience. The show was great and really funny! Very well organized and acted and it proved to be a very entertaining night for our first visit to Seattle Public Theater!

Angela is amazing! My husband and I aren't really dancers, so when it came to our first dance we…read moreknew we needed a bit of guidance. Angela was incredibly helpful from the start, and very patient with us as we learned the movements, or wanted to adjust things to be more comfortable for our style. She was amazing - I'd highly recommend using her if you need a refresher, or to start from the beginning like us, when it comes to dance!

I remember a friend describing a first dance she witnessed as "really, really, awkward." When I…read moregot engaged (introvert + introvert) I was terrified that we would be that couple. We took a group lesson (only two other couples!) and a private lesson. Our dance was elegant and simple, and it left our guests either smiling or sobbing. I think it put everyone in a dancing mood because there was quite a dance party to follow! Just do the dance lessons. I highly recommend going with Angela!

Very cool space for chocolate and coffee! Today I tried the seasonal drink, a raspberry mocha with…read moreoat milk, and also got the avocado toast for breakfast. Both were delicious, the toast was very unique by having cocoa nibs on it. Delish! I will come back again to try some of the tasty looking vegan pastries. Staff was very friendly, and it's very cool to be able to see the chocolate being made in the next room. Definitely check this place out!

Since I missed the yelp elite event, this place has been on my mind occasionally. My bus stop…read morehappened to be here one day so I decided to go in. The cafe area is spacious and it had a nice display of chocolate that you could sample and choose from to be used in your drink. I had the mocha with Colombia chocolate. The drink tasted too strong and bitter for my taste, though. I don't think you could make it any less strong because Colombia chocolate seemed to be on the lower side of cacao percentage among other selections here. The bitterness could've also come from the espresso shots too. I prefer Spinnaker's mocha to the one here because Spinnaker's is not as bitter and more smooth. But if you prefer your chocolate more bitter and espresso stronger, you might like Cocoa Legato's mocha better. The place was giving good vibes, so I'd be happy to take friends and hang out and maybe I'll get a different kind of drink next time I'm here.

The best teacher ever! My son tried to start learning three…read moretimes with different teachers. All of these attempts were unsuccessful. Then we heard our friends' children play--we were absolutely delighted by their piano playing--and decided to come study with Nina. A miracle occurred! Our son now practices the piano with genuine passion. And he now loves to play everywhere and for everyone.

Nina is the best teacher that I met in my life! My daughter…read morestarted play piano and it became boring and she almost dropped playing at all. One on my friends showed to me his kids that playing one hour they personal concert every day! It was astonished! I came to Nina, she started teach my daughter and now my daughter plays every free moment! I deeply recommend Nina as the really gifted teacher for your children. Sandra

Great studio with great teachers in a beautiful school. Open for 25 years tells you something. I've…read morejust watched the dancing improve over the years.

My daughter danced at ARC for 10 years. She was an advanced and committed student who progressed…read moreand eventually participated in the ARC Youth Dance Company. My thoughts on the pros/cons of the school: PROS: - They are very focused on technique and the fundamentals of dance and ballet. - If you are interested in a program that is oriented toward a professional dance career, this is probably the best program in Seattle. - A wide variety of teachers participate in the program. In addition to the core teachers, outside instructors are often brought in to teach classes. - They have a great community of dancers, parents, and families. CONS: - They didn't honor their refund policy after my daughter's injuries prevented her from participating in their intensive summer dance program (we only received a 60% refund). We had x-rays, reports from the doctor, and reports from the physical therapist, however this apparently wasn't sufficient. - They weren't very technologically sophisticated when it came to disseminating information (at least they weren't in 2015 when we were last enrolled). For example, schedule/calendar information/updates were published on paper and posted in the office, instead of being available online.

Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

It wasn't originally part of the plan, but our chum, Ernie, really likes the food at this…read moreoperation. So it looks like we're taking in some laughs tonight. On Fri-Sun from 7-9 is open mic comedy; karaoke from 9-1am. Come on a Thursday for live music. Parking sucked. We were two blocks away before we found a spot. So happens we caught the comedy show and there are some very funny up and comers in Seattle. Fair warning: it gets a bit raunchy and personal. However, the regulars seem to really dig this. We did get our chance to sing and it was a bit wild, in a good way. Great singers/horrible singers, most importantly, a supportive crowd. Pro Tip: Show up early and get your request for karaoke in. It started getting busy about an hour in, then you're looking at a long wait. The drinks are well made and not too expensive. The food is surprisingly good. A friendly bartender also helped make for a fun night!

Who knew you can't scream in karaoke when they're playing crowbar in between songs. The short fat…read moregirl bartender who said her name was Rex which is definitely a fake name, told my friend that him singing a rage against the machine song was too loud. If you tell a drunk guy to F off and expect him not to call you out on stage you're a bad bartender. Pretty garbage bar, bad drinks and bad service. A bar that plays metal but won't let us karaoke a barely metal song.

I just recently learned about UMF and went through a "Vagaband" session with them which culminated…read moreafter 6 rehearsals in playing some of my favorite rock songs live at a local music venue. The whole experience was quite awesome. Our facilitator, Tom E. was great at giving us feedback to make us sound better, individually and together. The other musicians in the group were very focused and committed to practicing between sessions and being prepared for the next session. Everyone who represented UMF was super professional and welcoming throughout the initial registration to the final performance. Not only are they getting musicians together to play music, but they're creating an authentic community that I've felt welcomed into since day one! This was exactly what I needed to get my butt out and playing with other musicians and having fun at the same time. Oh, and two words for the guy who wrote a bad review saying the sound in the rehearsal room was too loud: "ear" and "plugs."

I relocated to Seattle about 18 months ago, and was once a upon a time an aspiring musician in my…read moreearly 20's. As a singer, finding a band was always exceptionally challenging, and eventually life gave way to a husband, kids, and a day job. I found UMF on craigslist when we first moved here, and stalked their website for nearly a year. I was interested in joint a Vagaband series, but my travel schedule is hectic, and makes it difficult to commit to anything- even 3-6 weeks. Just before Christmas, a series opened up that I HAD TO JOIN, and I happened to have the 6 weeks to commit to it. You are plunked into a group of people you have never met. You all have the same goal, and a setlist already assigned. The first rehearsal everyone came prepared, and the first song kind of takes your breath away. You just formed a band (albeit short term). The chemistry in my first Vagaband series was amazing, our show was packed, and I formed real friendships beyond the performance. Instant rock and roll fantasy. I'm now in my second series, and to say this is a business would be a gross inaccuracy. This is a community. I have been welcomed into it warmly, made to feel my talent is validated, and definitely see this community as a family of musicians I couldn't be happier to be a part of. What Tom and Matt created and nurture is so much more than a music lesson.