Had a great first intro class, learned a lot, and met so many nice people who are also beginners…read more Can't wait to go back :) The studio is a good size, nice natural lighting during the daytime, everything felt clean as well. They also have a room next door and offer a variety of classes.

This is honestly one of the best pole studios I've ever been to. I've been to quite a few…read morethroughout LA and the Bay Area, and some things I love about the studio itself is: the high ceilings, all the poles can switch between static and spin, yoga mats are provided, several crash pads, you can rent heels, and it's so clean! I appreciate how professional this business is + how kind everyone here is! And how pole + dance offers discounts to extend itself to the community in an effort to be more accessible to folks :) It is a bit pricier than other studios but the quality is amazing. My only "complaint" is that at one of the classes I signed up for, there were more students than there were poles so some of us had to share. I'm not sure if this is typical for auditioning instructor community centric classes, but I found it a little odd as I've never experienced that at any studio class before, and I've specifically taken several of the $10 classes. I'm not sure if it's an over-booking issue, or the intent really is to have people share but I prefer to have my own pole. Perhaps a helpful feature that could be implemented in the app is showing the class capacity that you're signing up for, I.e. "8/10 spots"-- a studio I used to go to had this feature and it greatly helped me decide on classes to sign up for. Overall a beautiful space and I look forward to more classes here!

This review is for Tink! Hands down the strongest, funnest, and most empowering women I have met…read more Thank you for your enthusiasm, encouragement and sharing all your fun tricks with me. So thrilled that you always have my back and bring such positive energy to every class. THANK YOU!!!

I came to my first pole class in October 2022 and have been hooked ever since. I recently loss a…read moresignificant amount of weight and wanted a way to get fit, have fun and feel comfortable in my body. My first class was with Zhara. She was great, full of energy and helpful. After one class, I went to a couple more intro classes eventually I purchased the 10 pack package (more bang for your buck) and subsequently moved to an annual membership after about 3 months of consistent classes. Each class and instructor I have taken has been wonderful. The entire staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and willing to offer feedback and assistance. I have taken multiple classes with the convenience of the annual pass. (Ie intro, low flow, twerk, poleography, pole workout, inversion etc). I have nothing but positive feedback about the instructors. Zhara's energy and abilities are awesome! Kelli's intro to pole and inversion class is wonderful. I always feel challenged but encourage that I will continue to progress. Kate's breakdown of the technical details with intro to inversion sessions are amazing. It feels like having a private session. Vickya's exercises in intro to pole particularly looking in the mirror and watching myself has helped me boost my self esteem. Tink's boot camp class has helped me get in better shape. C Michelle's energy and class on twerking has opened my eyes to the art form. Kat's kindness and beautiful choreography in low flow has helped me gain confidence in my own sensuality and body. For someone who never been on a pole 5 months ago and was shy to now being able to climb and starting to learn inversion, this studio has been amazing. So glad I took that first intro class and took a chance in myself. Now I can't get enough!!! I can't say enough positive things about this studio. In a short time I have learned so much and am excited weekly for my pole classes. I have met diverse folks of all backgrounds and it's beautiful to be part of this community.

We occasionally take our 3 year old to this newly opened indoor play space. It's tiny but cozy &…read moreclean, and my kid's having fun playing with toys, play structure and craft table. $5/kid is reasonable to let them play all day long. If you're tired of wee play by Park and Rec or if your kids are too old for that, you should try here! They're also having crafts, sewing and language classes (Japanese) for kids in the back classroom which is so cute to see. Location is kinda hidden (it's in the Neptune plaza) but has ample of parking. No food there but there's also a good donut shop inside of the mall ;)

What a wonderful place we have in Blue Moon. A leaning center of language and a play place! My now…read morethree year old has been coming here once a week since October and I am pleasantly pleased. She takes French on Thursday mornings from 9-12p with 7 other toddlers. How the lovely teachers here do with that many toddlers is beyond me but they are absolutely wonderful at it. My daughter loves her French teacher and gives her a hug when we leave. Ms. Faiza always provides a weekly update via email to the parents on the progress of the children and it fills me with utter joy every week that I receive that email. Also, at the end of each class I receive all the wonderful arts and crafts and I see what my little one is learning and what theme was used for the day. Besides French, Japanese and English classes are also given here. Japanese with Yuki, the owner, is something we are considering seeing as how my daughter is so comfortable and happy here. If you are not here for the language learning then join the fun for a day of play. It has so many toys and books and a structure for the little ones to enjoy. This place is clean and maintained tidy. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Your little one will thank you for it!

Our son was with Carmen and staff for over 3 years and she is the best! He learned so much and is…read moreso independent and thriving in TK now!can't thank the staff enough! Love you all

Carmen's daycare is a hidden gem! She has been running a small home daycare for over 20 years. Our…read morechild attended her daycare from age 1.5 to 3 years old, and thrived there. Carmen is loving, nurturing and treats the children as if they are part of her family. She encourages each child to be themselves and follow their interests. The days are structured and predictable. She runs the daycare more like a preschool, and would have been an amazing preschool teacher and principal. There is a daily activity schedule, themes (often initiated by child interest) and lots of outdoor time. She helped with potty training, and her experience was invaluable. Her staff (Shayla, the other Carmen) are kind, funny and care deeply about the children they care for. I recommend Carmen to almost any family looking for trustworthy childcare in Oakland. If you are looking for childcare with a slick app, the latest toys and trendy ideology- this place is not for you. Carmen has her way that she does things because it works. Logistics: Pros: the extended hours were critical for our family with 2 working parents. She provides healthy food! Very reasonably priced and my employer's FSA covered some of the cost. Children and employees are vaccinated. Cons: The school drop off traffic can be hectic if you are on the same schedule as Sequoia Elementary School across the street. We left because we moved out of state. Our child is still asking about Carmen and misses her dearly. We are so glad she was part of our lives. Do yourself a favor and see if Carmen's daycare is a good fit for your family!

Great program for the community to engage people into the construction industry. Teaching life…read moreskills and a pre-apprenticeship program to help individuals get a foot in the door for a career.

Watching the "news" this morning filled with the coverage of the recent happenings there was given…read morea 30 second spot to the 8 year-old girl shot yesterday inside the house where she had gone for a sleepover. 30 seconds. I've been waiting all morning for the helicopters to appear overhead taking pictures of the masses turning out to protest this injustice, to demonstrate the collective exhaustion with random, or not so random, acts of violence. I'm guessing at this point they're not going to come. My bad. Little girl got her 30 seconds. What was I thinking. I believe to a degree that the orchestrated demonstrations against this or that are brought to you courtesy of The Man. See, if you show up at a couple of these a year, if you get on the bandwagon every now and then, that part of you that could be productively involved actually doing something that makes a difference is sated. The Man doesn't want you to make a difference. A little while back, after experiencing violence in the street closer than I would have preferred, after a tour of Highland and 10 large lighter I did a little (more) thinking and wrote a short piece called a stool with three legs. Each leg represented what I thought was a critical underpinning element for a healthier and less violent Oakland (ask and I'll send it to you). One of the legs, in my humble opinion, looks like alternative opportunity for kids coming up in a tough time. Doors made by people who get it for people that might not have immediate access to the doors the people most often writing here so often take for granted. Doors that are constructed of vocational training and truth telling. Doors that recognize how hard it is but don't always allow that as an excuse for not doing your best. Over my years in the West I've had the rare pleasure to meet what I truly believe are a collection of the most significantly under-sung heroes ever to walk the streets of this city. Not just the good people who founded and run CM, the entire staff and the entire student body. A collection of folks teaching and receiving the teaching in both vocational and life skills. Hundreds of kids a year graduating, not taking up the gun, not falling under the lock and key of The Man. To my contemporaries here: Next time you think of heading out to the newest culinary adventure this fine struggling City has to offer, take a second to measure what you've given in return. Next time you clench your fist in an angry retort to what the The Man has asked you to get clenchy about, take a step back and see what you've overlooked. Next time you curl up in your thousand thread count, thinking all is well and good because you raised your voice in anger over your mussels in butter, maybe sit back up and turn the light on. Illuminate what you've done yourself, even in a small way, to make it a little better. I won't tell you what I think you can do if that shining light illuminates nothing. You'll have to deal with that yourself. All I'll say is this - Cypress Mandela labors in relative obscurity making a bigger difference than all the smashed windows and little bunched fists curled over the drawn butter will ever make piled together and multiplied. Thank you, Cypress Mandela. Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation for what you do. You inspire those of us who can't stomach the butter to try, in our small way, to make a difference too.

I liked high school. Class of 2000! HAHA, how lame…read more Small class sizes. We had like 100 people in our class. Uniforms with free dress days plus spirit week, which was always a lotta fun. Lotsa sports. A new gym and music room if I'm not mistaken. When I was there, we had a good basketball team, went to state. Student council was fun. Don't hate. School is what you make of it. And St. Joe's gave you those options. Thanks Mrs. Romero, you were always cool and supportive. You can say that Mark Curry from Hangin' with Mr. Cooper went to your school. Oh, and don't forget, Jason Kidd. RIP Coach LaPorte and Ms. Vlahos.

I'm a lil biased since i'm a class of '96 alumni but to me this is an awesome highschool. The…read moreschool is very small, less than a 120 in my senior class, there's a uniform so you save money on buying school clothes and its located in a nice quiet community. The teachers are very friendly , well prepared and care about your future. In my opinion this school prepared me well for college, so the investment in your child's future is worth it. The only bad thing is that we didnt have a football team nor even a field to practice on and the tuition is very expensive now (it was much cheaper back then). If you can afford the $1K or more a month for tuition then I say Go For it!

Best nail school best price and fast it's good you get a lot of practice learning the basics! Great…read moreespecially if you just want to learn just nails other schools make you pay for the whole cosmetology school just to be able to do nails, where's here you can just do nails! The owner cares and when you graduate you get the best treatment love it ! I'll miss it.

Somewhat cleanly, some kind staff too. The blow drying was way too hot I think the heat and…read morecloseness burned my scalp. They did a great job on the perm that was being done on the woman next to me! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a cheap haircut for boys or men.

I'm only familiar with the multi purpose room which is rented for my HOA's annual meeting. There's…read morenever heat so it's fairly uncomfortable. Now they've replaced chairs with picnic tables. No chair backs for middle aged adults and freezing. What fun!

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in a neighborhood that is middle class to upper middle class…read more The school is located in between the main thoroughfares of Park Street and High Street. Although the architecture of the buildings at Edison School is on the humble side, in that it resembles army barracks, the walls on the outside of the buildings are noted for the presence of large colorful murals. The schoolyard has a basketball court, poles for playing tetherball, and walls for playing "wall ball." The northwest corner of the schoolyard has a garden, where Edison School parents can busy themselves in maintaining a tiny farm. Parents of Edison School kids will likely be most familiar with an auditorium called the "multi-cultural room." In this room, Edison kids engage in performances with voice or musical instruments, or display their paintings and drawings in art exhibits. During my term as an Edison School parent, I was asked by Edison School management to be the "photographer" during school events, and I took photos during the annual carnival and during the annual Halloween parade, and also of some of the singing performances in the "multi-cultural room." During my Edison School years, it was frequently the case that my photographs were displayed on large posters on walls in the indoor hallways of Edison School. During my three years as an Edison School parent, I briefly met a few of the teachers, but had actual conversations with only two of the teachers. One of the teachers was the well-loved Mr. Meader. Mr. Meader was kind enough to give me a compact disc, that he had made, with songs by The Who. From the point of view of a parent, the truly great thing about Edison School is the lasting relationships that my family has made with other Edison School parents and their offspring. My own elementary school was Coe Elementary School, located in Seattle, Washington, and I have posted a review of Coe School on YELP. At the time I was an active Edison School parent, the schoolyard had a huge multi-colored mural taking the form of a large hand-painted map of the United States of America. The painting on the asphalt was a bit on the funky side, and the funkiness of the painted mural made it more charming and more emotionally engaging. Unfortunately, I noticed that this mural-map has been removed, and replaced with a much smaller map of the United States. The new map is NOT multi-colored. The new map is very neat and appears to be the result of a stencil (in other words, the new map does not appear to be the result of the brushwork of schoolchildren). To view the big picture, what I consider to be an evil curse upon the American public, is people in management who order the destruction of beautiful murals. It is too bad that management at Edison School has been inflicted by this curse. Too bad. This is about my photo posters of school events (see above). I made three separate posters for the donut-munching contest where donuts are suspended from strings, for the Halloween parade, for the Bridge Festival which involved an elementary school at the west end, for a singing performance in the multicultural room, and for other events. Each of my posters had 30 photographic prints glued on it, and each poster cost me $100 to make. Each poster was 4 feet x 5 feet. I donated these to Edison School, and they displayed them in the hallway, and then put them into long-term storage in the main office. I was hoping that future generations of Edison kids would be able to view my photos. I was hoping that young students at Edison School during the years 2050 to 2100, and also during the next few centuries, would look at my photographic murals and exclaim, "Ohh-Emm-Gee, did they really have those funny haircuts back then!?!" Unfortunately, after a couple of years, management ordered that my poster boards of photos be discarded. What is it with the art-hating management at Edison School???? Why did management get rid of the lovely mural/ map? Why did Edison school management destroy my posters with photos of Edison school kids? In my opinion, the door to the Edison School principal's office should have a large sign on it reading, "Chief Art-Hater."

Extremely rude & disgusting. Avoid please. This man spoke rude and cussed at me while I had my…read moretoddler with me. Not okay.

Starting with the fundamentals (yin yang theory, 5 elements and I Ching) this program provided a…read morethorough grounding in the Classical Chinese Theory that is the basis of Traditional medical arts, martial arts and Chinese philosophy. I'm an Acupuncturist/Herbalist and this course allowed me to return to the root ideologies of the methods I practice on a daily basis. Internalizing the concepts inherent in Feng Shui opened my eyes and expanded my thinking to the impact of the environment, on myself, and my patients. But what's more is that there is an artistry and a poetry to the traditional Chinese philosophies that is sublime and feeds the soul. This program enhanced my Chinese Medical practice and deepened my understanding of Chinese Philosophy and indeed my modern life. It's been an invaluable experience that I recommend highly.