Groove Nation is such a hidden gem in this town- from the performances that never cease to impress,…read morethe obvious bonded relationships & close community built, the leadership skills, confidence, & worth built into each participant, to the skills acquired from their warm & professional staff. It's clear they truly care; not just about making each participant, team & show or competition *look* good, but also feel good about themselves in the ways that truly matter. If you're looking for family, for fun, & growth, you'll find it here!

Looking for your kiddo to make friends? Socialize? Gain trust with other amazing adults? Learn new…read moreskills, flexibility, and exercise? Look no further!! Groove nation is all of that and more. My daughter has blossomed at groove nation. She's taken skills such as team work, communication home with her. She's gained confidence, made friendships, & we've gained a village here of new friends! We're so beyond grateful to be apart of groove nation.

An ex-girlfriend and I went to a few salsa lessons with Tammy and Kelly, and I had SO much fun that…read moreI began taking lessons by myself after we broke up. I've continued to take lessons for the last 7 years off and on, gradually transforming myself from an awkward/stumbling music lover into a smooth and confident salsa dancer! When I started dating the amazing women that is now my wife, she began lessons with Tammy and Kelly so that we could dance together - and by the time of our wedding we surprised many of our friends who had no idea that I could dance! Tammy and Kelly are an amazing teaching team and can help you reach whatever goals you may have with your dancing!

From the owner: Partnership Dancing including ballroom, swing, salsa, cha cha, rhumba, and merengueread more

We absolutely love this dance studio. My daughter started taking ballet classes here about a year…read moreago at age 3. The teacher did a great job keeping a group of toddlers engaged and she was so sweet and patient with them. We recently held my daughter's 4th birthday party at Dance Evolutions. Aspen, the owner exceeded my expectations. She took care of everything (set up, beautiful decorations, all the entertainment, etc.) and the kids had an amazing time. My daughter wanted a frozen-themed birthday party and it was perfect. Elsa herself was there (all arranged by Aspen!) My daughter also attends Evolutions preschool and we couldn't be happier... I really coudn't rave more about Aspen and both Dance Evolutions and Evolutions Preschool!

Very happy with Aspen (the owner) the new toddler dance teacher! They understand toddlers aren't…read morealways attentive or cooperative and they always stay positive and encouraging.

We love DFNW. My daughter has taken several classes here over the past 18 months. The teachers…read moreare great and the classes are fun for her. We also appreciate that the instructors let us know when my daughter is ready to move to a more challenging class. The performances are also really great!

My daughters have been receiving dance instruction from DFNW for several years now and we could not…read morebe happier with the quality of the classes, the knowledge of the staff, and the supportive, family-like atmosphere the studio owner strives to maintain. This is not a competition heavy studio but there are lots of opportunities for every level of dancer to become a better, more confident performer. We love it.

I'm so furious that I'm shaking…read more My daughter has been placed in pointe levels at Northwest Dance Project and Oregon Ballet Theatre, both with professional companies. She was placed in pointe this past spring at a dance school in Paris with instructors from the Paris Opera Ballet. The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the best dance companies in the ENTIRE WORLD. So obviously she's at the level of pointe. Last night, my daughter had a placement class with DanceWorks Performing Arts. They said that level 3 is the best level to assess new dancers. Shortly in, her asthma started acting up, and she ignored it. She ignored it so long that she nearly reached a point of passing out and had to step out. If her father and I weren't already there, it would have been a situation to call 911. That's how severe it was. She ignored it because she wanted to impress the instructor, Savannah. At the front desk, Karen, who I found out is the director just now, told us that our daughter could redo the assessment tomorrow night, when she's able to breathe properly. Today, I got an email. They're placing her in level 3 instead of reassessing, which is two full years away from pointe, and, no, they don't do midyear advancements. No, they don't skip levels. Karen said Savannah can tell "within the first couple exercises," which was before ny daughter couldn't breathe. You means when they're warning up?! No combinations, no floor work, nothing. Based on "the first couple exercises," they can tell a dancer's full ability? That's absolutely BULLSHIT. There's a reason assessments are an entire class rather than coming in for the first 15 minutes. Karen said this is an absolute, that she has to take at least two more years before pointe there, which is so wildly inappropriate I'm still in disbelief to some extent. So...are they REALLY trying to effectively say that other dance schools, with professional company, and Paris Opera Ballet instructors themselves, were all wrong in their assessments? Really? REALLY?!! REALLY!!! We could understand a few weeks of 3 to warm her up to this school, then 4 for a few weeks, then 5, which is the first pointe level. We could maybe accept a full term of 3 and then a term of 4 with 5 next year, or 4, which is a year before pointe, this year. But no. Even that's not considerable. They want her in a class level with 10-12-year-olds who are two years, minimum, away from pointe, with no exceptions at all, ever, whatsoever. There's no way their instruction is so much better that a pointe dancer with my child's experience would only be at a level 3. If the dancers there were that much better, this school would be world-famous. But since they're not, there's got to be another reason they don't want her in pointe, or even in a pre-pointe level. I suspect, strongly, that, since this school also has competition teams (which is optional and NOT something my daughter has interest in doing), they don't want her in pointe with their pointe dancers who are all the stereotypical twigs. It's the ONLY thing that makes sense. Knocking her down two levels from pointe would age her out of competition, which, again, she had no interest in doing. So basically this would mean she's too fat for pointe. Since my child is absolutely a pointe-level dancer, this is the only thing that makes sense. There's literally no way two schools with professional companies AND Paris Opera Ballet instructors are the wrong ones. None. All that's left is there much be another reason, and what else is left other than my daughter isn't emaciated? That's actually part of what makes her so beautiful to watch on stage, and it's not just me saying that, but people who didn't know which one is mine. Look at the pics from Paris below and tell me if you think that. Tell me if she looks like she needs two more years, minimum, before pointe.

So grateful we found this studio. Our daughter has been begging to take Hip Hop dance classes. We…read moretook her to another studio and were immediately concerned about their lack of awareness/acknowledgement that we are in the midst of a pandemic- wearing no masks indoors with the omicron variant wreaking havoc. This studio is clean, the staff and dance teachers are extremely friendly and everyone is wearing a mask. We feel like our daughter can enjoy learning and having fun while we feel safe in an environment and business that is doing it's job to prevent spread of COVID. The hip hop class she is in is for 6-8 year olds. The teacher is super energetic, the studios are lit up with colorful lights, and the music and routines are on point! Thanks DanceWorks!

Our granddaughter loves this place. Very friendly and they work hard to make sure all the dancers…read morefeel comfortable.

We have two 4 year old girls who wanted to start dancing this last summer. Through a friend at the…read moregym she talked about how her daughter had been going to Columbia Dance Center for quite some time and had nothing but glowing things to say regarding the staff as well as the center itself. We got an introduction to the programs here through their "Super Hero" Summer program. The girls had a blast and they had a short show to demonstrate what they learned at the conclusion of the summer program. My wife and I had concerns about our daughters ability to listen to instructions and we thought that the more exposure they had to structured classes of any kind would be helpful. We were so thrilled to hear that they would be happy to have the girls participate in their kids dance classes during the school year. We enrolled both girls in Miss Molly's 9:30am class on Saturdays and to say my wife and I are impressed would be an understatement. She has so much energy with the kids it makes me feel lazy. The girls love her, love the class, and look forward to coming every weekend. As parents we cannot ask for much more than that, and we look forward to getting further exposure to their dance programs as our girls progress.

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.

If you're looking for a fun and inviting place to learn how to dance/explore performing arts…read more/sharpen your skills, look no further! I'm writing this review as a mama of two littles who took multiple classes at RPA... and as a current dancer in the adult classes as well. From the moment we walked through RPA's doors the whole studio made us feel welcome and like family. I can't tell you how kind and down to earth the entire studio is. I've had the pleasure of taking classes with just about every teacher and they are all extremely talented and easy to learn from. Annie (the owner) is who I have spent the most time with and she is wildly talented and such a great teacher. She is really good at meeting every person where they're at and taking them where they want to be... all at the same time. She equally makes learning fun while challenging you. Josh's choreography is continually breathtaking and tells a story! I learned so much from him and gained confidence from his teaching in just a year. Sarah, on top of being an amazing tapper, has a fun and infectious personality you can't help but love! Her classes are such a joy to be in. Vanda is warm and inviting. I love that she choreographs hip hop to the lyrics-- making it that much more of an immersive experience. Another thing-- these adult dance classes are truly all levels, all experiences, all ages, all genders. It's a "come as you are" experience and it's really quite special. I am so grateful to have found such a warm home to enjoy the arts. And if you're looking for one... come on in!

We have had a wonderful experience in this preschool and would highly recommend it! Our younger…read morechild will be attending in the future! The teachers are super passionate about what they do!

So fun! A little intimidating when going alone as many have their groups or friends established…read more Advice is go with a friend.

After taking loads of classes here, and even taking triple back-to-back classes sometimes, I…read moretemporarily have stopped coming here because I don't have the flexibility in my schedule to come. It really is mostly a location thing and I had to prioritize another (also great) workout studio near my home that I could walk to in a shorter time that it took me to drive or ride my bike to Pulse. But about this place: I love that you can take classes back to back so you can get both strength training and cardio out of the way. And they even have wonderful recovery/muscle-repair type classes as well. Anyway, I miss Pulse! I hope their schedule and my schedule align sooner than later because I would love to go back and dance my butt off!

Excellent place to learn new dances or brush up on your skills. The staff if super friendly and…read morevery patient.

I recently went for a job interview for a Dance Instructor position. The Manager at the dance…read morestudio where the interview was held was very biased and rude towards me. They had explicitly mentioned wearing business attire for the interview, and while a few people followed the dress code, most did not. The parking was awful, the studio had a terrible smell and intense heat. I have always been passionate about dancing, but I found these dance schools, which are quite popular across the U.S., to be like the McDonald's of dance schools. If I were to take dance classes, I would prefer a private school with professional instructors who have years of experience. I find it ironic how some people want to be accepted and not judged by society, yet I felt uncomfortable due to the behavior of some staff and the owner. Thankfully, I have high self-esteem, and I know that I am intelligent and beautiful.