Order the classes pack series on Groupon and when I purchased the series I was aware that theyre…read morewas one makeup class allowed that's why I got the class the next class I showed up to i was the only one in class that couldn't do any of the moves the first class I was fine, also the instructors and palace never informed me I had to wear shorts, they said yoga attire, I showed up and couldn't get anything out of the class I felt like a idiot wasted my money

Wanted to take a moment to recognize staff members Katie, Karla, and Aresha: Katie is very…read morefriendly, energetic, supportive, and knowledgeable. I appreciate that Katie knows how to work with me as I am very "flexy" which make some moves uncomfortable. Katie offers tips and tricks as well as modifications that have allowed me to safely accomplish moves that were previously uncomfortable. Karla is fun, calm, supportive and extremely encouraging. Karla's approach and style of teaching and coaching is very unique in the sense that Karla often focuses on how moves feel in the body versus how they look- I absolutely love this! Karla creates a safe and comfortable environment for me to express myself and reconnect and explore mind and body connection. Both Katie and Karla are great assets to the industry. Aresha is kind, professional, quick to respond to emails/calls/texts, and always delivers great customer service. The studio is a vibe- I appreciate the lighting because it makes all the difference. An area for improvement to consider is the ratio of class size to pole availability. Classes are often overbooked which forces us to share poles. This reduces the amount of time we spend using a pole while still having to pay the full rate for less pole time.

Awesome instructors and fun experience! I love that the first 30 mins are warm ups and then you…read morehave a full hour of silks. It goes by very quickly and is a great workout!

I came here on a Sunday afternoon for a beginners class to check out. The class was a half hour of…read morewarm-up, half hour of silks, and half hour of trapeze. I am very new to taking these types of classes, and that was not the case for everyone else. However, the instructor was super helpful in guiding me as much as possible. Everyone was supportive of my journey here and welcoming for being a newbie. I took this beginners class because I wanted to see if I wanted to invest money and into taking a 7 to 8 week class. I had a great time and I really enjoyed learning and developing the little skills that I was able to within that timeframe. I think taking one of the beginner class series would be the most helpful. I am glad that I enjoyed the vibe as there was people of all different shapes and sizes who were able to do amazing skill work. I also really like this place because they do shows around the city. I haven't seen one yet, but I definitely have seen them advertised and want to support them in the future.

BIPOC PROGRAM... WHAT THEY WON'T TELL YOU: Months ago after watching their Nightmare Before…read moreChristmas event, I looked into their dance studio and learned about a BIPOC Program they offer. All I knew about it was there was a waitlist. So when over half a year goes by and we get the call that we've been asked to "audition" for their program, I had trepidations because the fact that an audition was required for my 3 year old to do a dance class meant for toddlers seemed elitist to me. If I knew there was going to be an audition for this program from the beginning I would have never waited with baited breath for them to contact me. But since it was focusing on BIPOC students and we had waited so long I figured maybe we shouldn't miss this opportunity. In the audition they are looking to see if your kid can take direction but even more they want to make sure your kiddo can be away from you. More on this topic soon... So we paid the sliding scale tuition and were ready to commit to 10 months of Sunday morning classes. Oh yea.. they never mentioned until after we were enrolled that the schedule is from 9:30-11:15 and that it's two 45 min. classes! Tap and ballet/creative movement. My daughter definitely did not want to do tap class and I would have never signed up for this class but it was part of their program and we had no choice. So day 1 of tap... was a disaster. Lots of fetal positioning, leaving the room, off to the corner, hands over her ears, looking for me, leaving the room again... yea it didn't go well. Quick 15 min. break and then my poor toddler was at it again in ballet. She was a little more energized for this class as there was less banging sounds now and the teacher incorporated some games. So I was hopeful that maybe if we toughed it through the tap and just made it to ballet we could get through 10 months of this. Well after about class 3 of her demonstrating the same behaviors, the studio sends us an email. Not only us, we learned that many parents got this same email, and when talking to the parents the wording was almost identical..."child's behavior is disrupting the flow of class...." Also, if you're sending the same email to multiple families, maybe it's your program and not the kids? All of us parents who talked about getting this email were full of anxiety and stress and were not feeling good at all about their experience with the program. The final straw for me came on the 6th dance class after talking to the families and learning that folks were getting reprimanded for walking into the room to help their kiddo who was having a mini-crisis/meltdown and then the tap teacher repeatedly yelled at my child to "shut the door behind her" as she was leaving the room due to stress. And I watched as the tap teacher told a parent to leave their child alone while they were comforting them at the door, encouraging them to enter the room. That was the last straw and we quit that day. I'm sharing this not to give StepsPDX a bad review but honestly for the families interested in this program. You have to know what's coming if you invest your time. I wish I did.

Came here on a Sunday for Dance Church with some friends, which might sound weird but was really…read moreamazing and fun (google it!). Class starts at 10am and online they say you should arrive 15 minutes early. We did this and no one else was there and we were told we arrived much earlier than people normally do. We got coffee around the corner and came by at 9:57am and now there were a few people present. We paid for our class (card accepted), and put things away in the cubbies. There was NO WATER available which is a big deal for a dance class. There was a water cooler but it was empty. Class was awesome, with good music and great energy. I'd highly recommend it. There were probably about 40-50 people there. It felt very freeing to be able to move however I wanted to, but also helpful to have some guidance / reminders about moving my hands or arms. Class wrapped up by 11:30am. The space is bright and open and clean. Street parking nearby was easy. I'd be happy to come back.

My first review ever! This place definitely deserves it. I have taken classes at other studios in…read morePDX and in other cities, but the casual, friendly enviroment and quality of the classes here really stand out. I have been going here the past year and what I am most impressed by is their ability to tailor each class to match the level of the students while still challenging us. Because it is a smaller studio, they are able to really help students develop/refine their dance skills with proper technique. They only do drop in classes which is also super convenient. Plus, it has been quite a treat to be taught by such talented, warm-hearted dancers :-). I'm so glad I happened to check them out!!

I go to Center Space every Friday I'm not out of town, sick, or being forced to do something else…read morethat invariably is way less fun than going to Center Space. I go for the most fun, wonderful, queer-friendly hip-hop dance class in the entire world, Swagger. The teacher is probably the most patient, upbeat dance teacher I've ever encountered - you can tell she really loves what she does and so do her students. I recommend it, and any other class at Center Space, to beginning dancers and more advanced dancers of all stripes!

Mariecella Devine, the dancer behind Devine Funk, has been holding down some of the best Hip Hop…read moreclasses in the Pacific Northwest for quite a while now. She's not only an incredible dancer but also a fantastic and confident teacher--a rare combination in the dance world. Having tried many dance classes over the last 3 years in NYC, DC, San Fran, and Seattle, I can now declare that hers is among the very best out there. Dance has long been one of the less appreciated/understood arts in Portland, which maybe is why Mariecella has flown largely under the radar for much of her career. But anyone of any level looking for a fun Hip-Hop dance class would do well to jump into one of hers. Hot beats and plenty of space to make the dance your own.

We love it here. We look forward to continuing our dance studies here. I'm sure other ballet…read moreschools in the city are great. We will stay with our fav. =)

This is my daughters 4 year of ballet and we love this studio! This studio is a body positive,…read morehappy place to be. They are really great at slowly introducing the classical ballet style to young kids. Each year there are more expectations and rules for them follow, but they do it in a loving way. We will stay here as long as Josie loves ballet.

Instructor Julia brings alot to the table. This is a welcoming environment for all skill levels to…read morelearn pole dancing from a patient and thoughtful teacher. Tucked away in a private studio at Lloyd Athletic club, Julia's classes provide a fun and playful atmosphere where experienced dancers can be challenged to refine their skills while beginners can learn basics in a safe space.

Julia is so patient and friendly. She breaks everything down and will further explain different…read moreways to perform a movement if you're not getting it. I highly recommend the class - I took the beginner class. Each class ends in a little combo. I had a lot of fun and didn't feel like I had to be perfect or in super good shape (I am not!). I am also older and didn't feel like this was impossible for folks with some injuries. There's also open pole classes available on Saturday to practice your moves.

I had an appointment near SomaSpace so thought I'd check it out for a morning class. I got there…read moreearly and the door was locked so I was nervous the schedule was wrong, but before long two lovely ladies arrived and confirmed the class would be happening. The instructor, Andrèe, arrived just before 10 to unlock the door. I wish I had half an hour to just hang out in that space! Great wood floors, cozy couches in the back, water and tea.... The class itself was really fun. It was called U-Vigorate and described as a low-impact cardio but felt more like a fun dance class. The music was "eclectic" as one of the regulars, Gloria, said, which was really enjoyable for me. Andrèe seemed to really love teaching, even to a small class, and I had so much fun. After the class was over I wanted to stay and chat with the Wednesday morning ladies but had to get to my pesky appointment. Can't wait to go back!!

This review is both for the space and the ownership-- both of which are above and beyond any…read moreexpectations I had. I am currently renting space for personal practice and the space is more than I can even ask for. Everything from the beautiful wooden floors, mirrors, curtains, awesome sound system, lighting options, (twinkle lights!), as well as other amenities such as props, blankets, pillows, a tea stations, --and I haven't even touched on the energetics of the space. Loving, kind, clear, powerful. I can't say enough positive things-- I would suggest coming and trying one of their many different classes or scheduling a tour if you are interested in space rental. Jacqueline is a wonderful, gracious human, and I have heard wonders about her Feldenkrais instruction as well. I frequent the gym around the corner and had biked past this space for almost three years without going inside. Do yourself a favor and check it out!