Moving from Seattle to Edmonds in 2012, we felt we were aware of the trade-offs involved in moving…read morefrom the city to the suburbs. Barclay Shelton, however, was such a wonderful surprise! There is nothing like this place in the city, period. The instructors are all great and they really know how to make classes fun for the kids. There is a wide range of instruction available and our daughter loves it. Combine the nearby Edmonds Center for the Arts as the beautiful location for the Annual Barclay Shelton Summer Review and it is truly the event that kicks off summer in Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood and nearby. We just bought tickets for our 6th and are looking forward to it as always!

Barclay Shelton is one the best dance studios in the greater seattle area. the studio offers…read moreeverything from classic Ballet technique to innovative modern and lyrical dance. The teachers are experienced, and give their students one on one time. located in the heart of downtown edmonds, they are a tried and true studio having been established in 1967. as a dancer myself, i look forward to the annual recital every June, and appreciatte all that Barclay-Shelton has done for me as a dancer.

I attended a concert here this past Sunday for the kickoff of the fall season. It was Broadway…read moreveteran and comedian, Jessica Vosk. She was sensational and made the experience magical. She even came out for a stage door signing and was extremely generous with her time. Bring Jessica back! We need a live show of her Sleigh album. The evening was lovely and the food and drink options that were available were more than enough. Would love to see drink specials or tailored to the theme of the evening.

What a gem! Great smaller venue close to home/work. We…read moresaw Daughtry Bare Bones! ADA seating, elevators. Bathrooms clean Not a bad seat in the house! Will definitely look for other shows!

My nieces have been attending classes at Alderwood Dance Spectrum for the last 11 years. It has…read morebeen fun to watch them grow in both skills and confidence. They have had great experiences with all of their instructors. I have been able to attend many performances over the years. They are always entertaining and put together so well!

This studio has served the area for 30+ years. Miss Sue is the gentle demander - and watching…read morestudents grow from year to year as they gain skill is such a pleasure! The studio hosts two recitals each year - a holiday show which always kicks off my holiday season with smiles and familiar tunes. Then, each June there is the "big recital" on the "big stage" at Everett Civic Auditorium. This show is actually a pretty major, themed production. There is no where else in town you will get a terrific live performance for only $5! My own children have been students @ the studio since 1998. We are loyal supporters of the local arts - and our children's arts education.

I've been taking classes at American Dance Institute (both at Shoreline and Greenwood) for over 3…read moreyears. I've been so happy with my experience here. It's been fun to connect with a community of adults that are getting back into dance or trying dance classes for the first time. Dakota has been my ballet teacher through most of this time, and she is phenomenal. She creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, makes the classes fun, and is always supportive. I highly recommend trying a class at ADI!

Great location, great studio, great teachers. Our little guy loves taking Hip Hop classes here. I…read morealso really like the viewing/waiting area. It allows me to see my son's class and gives my younger one a place to distract himself while I do so. The only thing that I would like to see is jr assistants for the teacher. At this age group there is always at least one child in the class that gets distracted. There was one in particular in my son's class. The teacher had to spend a lot of time calming him down every time, which paused the lesson for everyone else. An assistant would have been perfect to take care of him while the teacher kept on with the class. It is also fantastic that they have a music school right next door (same owners).

I really wanted to be able to give a good review as I wanted my daughter to attend dance and acting…read moreclasses here. However after a month of sending an email requesting information and leaving a voicemail I have had no response. To me, this speaks volumes to their business acumen, who doesn't follow up with new potential clients! Really disappointed

Jordyn is amazing! I am 23 years old and have never once taken any sort of singing or performance…read moretype training in my life. I have taken two lessons with her and am amazed at how much I have improved. I never thought I had a voice but she has already started to pull it out of me after only an hour of time total. I am so happy with by decision to start vocal training with jordyn and she has inspired me to continue pursuing this new hobby I never thought I could do! She is so personable and sweet, and really accommodating with my crazy schedule. I am already recommending her to everyone i know! Definitely take a lesson with her, no matter you background or age or experience or anything, lessons with her are a blast and you'll be so happy you did it!

Have been taking my 3-year-old daughter here for a few weeks now for the summer Mermaid Medley…read moreclass. She absolutely loves it! She can't stop talking about it all week, dances wherever she is, and always looks forward to her next class. There are about 5 other kids in her class. Teacher Eva is great with the kids, and parents get to sit and watch in the lobby area on the tvs if they choose to stick around. The lobby area seems to be a bit small and can get a little crowded between classes as parents drop off or pick up, but my daughter loves it so much we enrolled her for the 23/24 year in a ballet/tap/tumble class. I also have nothing else to compare it to, so I have no idea how big other places are or if they provide a peek into the dance classes with the tv, but I like that this is offered here!

From the owner: Are you looking for an extracurricular program for your child? Perhaps you're looking for a…read morecreative outlet for yourself. Get an exceptional musical education from university-trained instructors at Shoreline Academy of Music and Dance in Edmonds, WA. This dance studio and music school is the perfect place for your child to discover a true appreciation for music. You can rest assured that our instructors are university-trained professionals and all are background-checked prior to joining our team. Many have current or former performing careers. All serve as an inspiration to our students. With our wide array of programming, your child's life will become enriched with the arts. We also make it easy for families to schedule simultaneous.

Multiple days a week, from about 11:00 pm until after midnight, the people leave through the back…read moredoor, allowing it to SLAM shut. There is a man who lives on the first floor, right outside the doors, who is a senior with disabilities. I am on the third floor, and every time they wake me up. I've asked the dance studio to please deal with this problem, but they simply ignore me. Sometimes people stand outside laughing and talking as well. There is a quite simple solution: exit the front door after 10 pm. I have multiple videos of this happening.

I went here for my first dance lesson outside of college (because of covid, this was over a year…read moreago!) for the Hip Hop I/II lesson that took place around lunchtime of Sunday. Although the instructor was a substitute, I felt the quality of the lesson was not diminished at all. Pace of the lesson is beginner friendly, and even though it took me the first half of the hour to adjust and remember the vibe of dancing, I was still able to pick up the fundamentals and feel confident in myself dancing a few 8 counts at the end without hesitation. I had a great time, even with the fact that the class was really small (about 6 people), as it normally feels a bit intimidating for me to dance in small groups, at least for now. The only issue for me is the commute as I don't have a car to commute from downtown Seattle, but whenever my friend with a car wants to do more dance lessons, this will certainly be the first place I will think of! Besides, this is one of my coworkers go-to dance studio in the past before he moved closer to the city, and he has mentioned that before covid, some lessons are so popular you have to pay in advance to secure a spot!

If you have a "spirited" toddler by any means, this is not the gym for you…read more We started taking my son here for the last few months, right before he turned two. While it's been a great opportunity for learning how to follow directions and take turns, both my husband and I didn't feel much of a welcoming environment. If you can start your kid early at 18 months or if you have a very calm toddler that likes to follow directions, this place would be perfect. Not the case for our son. All he wanted to do was run around in circles and climb on the equipment... Which is still perfectly developmentally normal for a 2 year old. The judgement both my husband and I felt was completely uncalled for and unnecessary and I will never be returning to this gym ever again.

We love the little gym! We've been here for years now and love every class we attend. The staff are…read moreso friendly and welcoming.

4/4 lynnwood has been such a supportive, professional and courteous music experience for us…read more Bonnie the manager is such a great communicator. We took a break over the summer due to scheduling stuff and we have returned this fall and she made it seamless. Mollie enjoys her instructor.

My daughter has been taking private guitar lessons for the past 4 years or so at 4/4 School of…read moreMusic in Lynnwood. Steve Bambrough has been awesome. He's so patient and enthusiastic about all genres of music. I really didn't think she would be at it for long, but I think Steve had inspired her. The school staff (in-person and online) has also been wonderful and consistently been very responsive to inquiries, scheduling, and notifications of happenings. It is a well-run school. We highly recommend it!!!

We've been to PNB's presentation of The Nutcracker 6 or 7 times now and every year it is slightly…read moredifferent but always enjoyable. This is a great way to celebrate the holidays with family, especially for the younger individuals who will no doubt find the experience magical. Parking in the Mercer Street Garage is definitely the way to go since there is a catwalk that brings you into McCaw Hall. This is very helpful when the PNW rain is upon us, since it is covered for the entire walk into the hall. There is a complimentary coat check on the bottom floor and several concessions stands for coffee, tea, sodas, and alcohol as well as snacks and sweets throughout the venue. The ballet and orchestra are always great entertainment and this is definitely an annual outing we enjoy thoroughly.

Got to catch the dress rehearsal of Emergence last night, and I've got to hand it to Pacific…read moreNorthwest Ballet, they really know how to pull people into their world. Before the show, they hosted a discussion with the director and production team, giving the audience a chance to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and how everything comes together (which seems so intense!). Honestly, such a cool way to make ballet more accessible and get people interested in the performing arts. For a suggested donation of $25, you get to meet the crew, ask your burning questions (like, how do they make it look so effortless?), and then watch the full dress rehearsal. Not a bad deal at all. The dancers were absolutely phenomenal, and since Emergence hasn't been performed in Seattle for seven years, it feels like a big moment. Safe to say, it's going to do really well. I think they've got a few more of these dress rehearsals/production team discussions lined up this season for upcoming shows and if you've ever wanted to see world-class ballet without committing to a full-priced ticket, this is 100% the way to do it. Definitely worth checking out!