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.

Teacher Caroline is so sweet and so welcoming in the baby ballet class. We love Tutu School Renton…read moreexcited to transition into toddler class next year!

I highly recommend this studio for your child…read more The owners and teachers are very personable and professional. The teachers keep the kids engaged and loving it the whole entire time. My daughter's love coming to class and really enjoy listening to the story and coloring at the end as well as dancing with wands and ribbons. The studio is warm and inviting and my daughter's just love how the second they walk through the door. They feel like princesses.

ECB is not only an amazing ballet school who encourages a safe space for all dancers but is truly a…read morepositive environment for all! The instructors are top notch! I am so glad we found ECB! Our daughter is thriving here!

My daughter has danced at ECB for the last six years and watching her progress and passion for…read moreballet in that time has been a joy. The commitment and professionalism of the staff of ECB fosters my daughter's growth not just in dance but in her self confidence as well. We look forward to many more years at ECB.

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.

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.

If you want your kid to be a professional dancer there's no question, this is the best studio out…read morethere. No other WA studio can compare. That said, if you're looking for a fun extracurricular for your kid, or even a more serious one, but still one you don't expect them to make a career out of, I'd advise staying away. I attended for ~7yrs and suffer nightmares years later. It's a cutthroat environment. There are some good instructors (ex. Ms. Hiromi), but also some very unkind ones. The culture between dancers is not very good either, I suspect because of the students mirroring what is said to them by certain instructors. Bullying runs rampant and was, in some circumstances, pretty extreme. Outside of comments about technique and jealousy over roles, there were also a lot of damaging things said regarding weight, both by students and, rarely (but still enough to leave scars), instructors.

Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt!…read more My daughter is 14 now and has been going to IBA since she was 3 or 4 years old. It is one of the premier dance academies in the area with amazing dance teachers! My daughter started in the little girls class, progressed to intermediate, went on pointe when she was 11, and has been enrolled in the pre-professional program. Not only has she learned a beautiful art form, but the classes also keep her in great physical shape, giving her a drive and a goal to strive towards. She's also made some amazing friendships along the way. Even in the young 4/5/6 year old classes, she was learning ballet but in a fun way. IBA encourages even the youngest dancers to have good technique and a good foundation, but also making dance fun and enjoyable. IBA even has a children's production every year to ensure even the youngest dancers have a chance to get on stage and experience that magic under the stage lights. Yes, IBA does have expectations for ALL their girls including the younger ones - simple expectations of having a neat bun, appropriate attire and a good attitude. Expectations that are something the girls will need to be prepared for later on as they get older whether in dance (at any academy!) or simply in life. Some expectations also include volunteering in the shows if your child is in it, even the older girls, us parents are required to put in our time. The expectations for both the children and adults are laid out explicitly ahead of time and its not the fault of IBA should someone not adhere to those. I highly recommend IBA - smaller class size so more individualized attention and teaching, solid foundation for classical Vaganova style dance with emphasis on encouraging a well-rounded dance background so they offer classes in other dance disciplines like jazz, contemporary, character, flamenco, modern.

We started at the little gym in Kent in the birdies class when our first was about a year old and…read morewasn't fully walking yet. We moved away from the area when she was in the super beasts class (3yrs) and her younger sibling was in the birdies class. Our class instructor was Ms. Maria, and although they have excellent instructors throughout the week, Ms. Maria had a way to get the kids engaged and excited and we genuinely miss going to her class at 830am. That's how much fun it was! She is truly involved in the kids' development and puts a lot of focus on each kid's skill needs and on teaching them to be kind and gentle

My son has been going to the Little Gym regularly for over a year during The pandemic. I love the…read morestaff, their commitment to safety and most of all my five year old has a lot of fun. Whether it's summer camp, an hour long class or something else, you should stop by and check it out. The staff and teachers are very friendly and informative. They answer my questions and communicate changes/ updates regularly through email and text. Highly recommend

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for several years now, and as she approaches her 9th…read morebirthday, her love for dance continues to grow. From the very beginning, everyone has been welcoming, supportive, and incredibly helpful. Mrs. Debbie, the owner, recently took time out of her busy schedule right before classes started to help my daughter get fitted for new ballet shoes. That level of personal attention and care says so much about the studio and the people who run it. My daughter loves her classes so much that she actually begged me to enroll her in an additional class! She looks forward to dance every week and has loved all of her teachers. Special shoutout to Miss Olivia, who has been wonderful and has helped make dance such a positive experience for her. We just finished another recital season, and every year I am blown away by the enthusiasm, dedication, and passion of the instructors. Watching the recital, it's easy to see how much work goes into preparing the dancers while still making the experience fun and encouraging. And honestly, anyone who has ever tried to teach a group of 4- and 5-year-olds anything can appreciate how impressive it is to see those young dancers smiling, having fun, and confidently performing on stage! What I appreciate most is that this studio has grown with my daughter. From her early classes as a little one to the dancer she is becoming today, she has always felt encouraged, supported, and excited to come back each week. We are so grateful to be part of this dance family and highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a positive, nurturing environment for their child.

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.

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!!

I highly recommend DanceFit City in Renton! From the moment you walk in, you feel the energy,…read morepositivity, and welcoming vibe. The studio offers a fantastic variety of classes (Zumba, COMMIT, MixxedFit, Tahitian, etc.) and every instructor is genuinely invested in helping you succeed. What truly sets this place apart is the owner, Maria -- she is amazing, friendly, supportive, and always goes the extra mile to make everyone feel comfortable and included. She builds a strong community and ensures the studio feels like a second home for her members. If you're looking for a fun, motivating workout environment or a dance fitness studio where kindness, professionalism, and joy are part of the package -- this is it. Five stars all the way!

dance fit city is the happy place.always happy vibes with good instructors and students.nice owner…read morean community.definitely will recommend dance fit city for your go to dance studio in renton.