Best Dance Classes in Portland, OR

“The teachers, Chris and Deblin create safe conditions for learning by focusing on consent on and off the dance floor, safety in movement, and including everyone in the community, especially making sure that new people know that they are welcome.”

“When visiting other schools for workshops or SI's our daughter has repeatedly seen students told to use their bodies improperly and the only reason she knows this at her young age is because the teachers at Steps explain and teach proper movement pat...”

“They went above and beyond in still working on an year-end performance and giving kids a chance to have a red carpet experience still, one kid at a time, in a totally socially distanced manner.”

“The teachers are happy to work with all fitness levels, all body types and genders are represented, and I'm in much better shape since I started strutting my butt around with these awesome people three days a week.”

“I'm part of elite dance studio team they teach you so good they are the best in beavorton totally recommend if you want YIYR son/daughter trying out!”

“Cykhyia not only taught them moves they couldn't learn anywhere else, she also brings the kind of structure and discipline that enhances the joy of creativity.”

“Brittany, Michel, and the rest of their staff care deeply about each and every one of their dancers, and have created an atmosphere that fosters inclusivity, acceptance, hard-work, and growth.”

“It is cheap and has very kind instructors that teach to the best of their abilities.”

“This is a non-profit school which means no hidden agenda; Never a push for expensive private lessons, just honest to goodness feedback.”

“Good I went there they are very nice you do some stretching witch might be sore the day after but they're really nice and I really recommend this place I used to be like I don't know about the space but when I got in it was good”

“The dance instructors are extremely positive and keep my kid wanting to come back!!”

“Miss Ella was attentive to each child and gave plenty of praise and encouragement that left them feeling confident and ready to learn more about ballet.”

“The beginner classes are welcoming and fun, and the intermediate classes are challenging and have made me a better dancer.”

“She will always challenge you to make you a better dancer with attention to all details, but at the same time not overwhelming you with too many things to think about at the same time”

“"This dancing practice is an iterative experience that concentrates on the freedom and variety inevitable in repetition. Not only does the body physically dance, but you will become attuned to the dances of the heart, of intuition, of service, of fri...”