About Westlake Dance Center
Westlake Dance Center has been a part of the Seattle Area's dance community for 30 years, focusing exclusively on adult dancers aged 12 and up. The studio offers a variety of classes, including jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and jazzfunk. Reviews highlight the great instructors and the friendly, fun environment, making it a welcoming place for both beginners and advanced dancers. The inclusive atmosphere allows students to join classes without feeling pressured, and free parking is available. Many appreciate the professional quality of the instructors, who are experienced dancers. Overall, Westlake Dance Center is highly recommended for anyone looking to explore their passion for dance.
I have taken classes here sporadically for years, I've even subbed classes here as well. This is home for many but the inclusive environment still allows you to come and go as you please without expectations. It's great for adult dancers who are either just getting started or are on the professional dance career path. Many drop-in-style studios can cause you to feel intimidated and left out of the dance family culture, I've never felt that way here. I highly recommend any of their classes, but I do have a special place in my heart for Amy's jazz and heels classes.
I went here for my first dance lesson outside of college (because of covid, this was over a year ago!) 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!
This studio is great place for drop in classes for all skill levels. A variety of classes with amazing teachers who encourage you and people who are there just for the love of dance.