I live 20 miles south of Seattle and a world away...

With more than 89,000 people, Federal Way is the 10th largest city in the state of Washington. The 10th largest city doesn't have a used bookstore, a gay bar or an art museum but we have two, count 'em, two Walmarts. Now, before you think I'm a total snob, you should know that I do have an affinity for some big chains - I do a lot of shopping at Target and Trader Joe's and I never leave home without my Taco Del Mar punch-card. This blog isn't here to put down the friendly suburb of Federal Way but to celebrate the things that are unique about it. These one-of-a-kind gems in a sea of strip malls are the things that make a city special and worth calling home.

September 9, 2012

The Dance Collection

1500 S 336th St. Ste. 5, Federal Way
http://www.dancecollection.net

I'm not a professional dancer - my on-stage dance career started when I was 5-years-old with a pre-ballet recital performed to Lionel Richie's "Ballerina Girl" and ended in about fifth grade with a jazz performance to Trans X's "Living on Video." Now that you all know approximately how old I am, let's move on to why I love The Dance Collection. My little girl is now 4 and has been taking pre-ballet and is just about to start tap this fall. This store has everything she needs while she is currently in her sparkly tutu phase of her dance career and will be able to provide for her needs should she choose to stick with it beyond fifth grade. The store also has really great customer service. When going to buy tap shoes, we were racing to get there before they closed and arrived about 30 seconds too late. As we turned to head back to the car, an employee unlocked the door and cheerfully invited us in. She fitted my little girl and was as nice as could be, even though we were making her stay late. I really appreciated it and rest assured, if my daughter does stick with it, The Dance Collection will have our repeat business for years.

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