Took a Hip Hop class here from Ms. Paige. We did F Up Some Commas by Future and the class energy…read morewas super supportive and comfortable. Love this place

Lisa M.... Maybe not everyone can afford to attend…read moreeveryday?? Also, for example, the owner's daughter was the one who'd never pay attention, do cartwheels while the other ones were trying to "earn their spot"!! She was super disruptive, yet she managed to be front and center. They let her do whatever she wanted. The other daughter, a baby at the time, would run in and out of the rooms during class and the teachers would hold her while instructing!! There is no fabrication in my experience whatsoever.

This was my daughter's first year at Encore. We've been with the studio since February which is the…read morestart of preproduction for June recitals. We just wrapped our last performance today! I couldn't wait to leave my thoughts. In the past 5/6 months with Encore, we have been welcomed in by every single person at the studio. Bonnie and Wendy, and all of the instructors/personnel have been so incredibly kind, informative and supportive of all the kids! Every detail of their policies and procedures have been well communicated, trust me I have a million emails to prove it! Haha. I knew what to expect the whole time with costume fees, fundraising, and most importantly what to expect of my time. As a single mom, working her way through nursing school, struggling to keep the bills paid...I know that every bit of my sleepless nights to work overtime in order to pay for my daughters way has been worth every bit of it. I would gladly pour into my daughter's passion for dance at this studio. Ms. Mikayla was so patient and supportive of the combo class kids and challenged them to never give up. Her coreo was amazing, along with all of the other instructors and their routines. The amount of friends we have made at the studio has made the experience so enjoyable. This past weekend was tough, because that's the nature of performance but it was worth all of the hard work everyone put into it. When my little girl (7 years) stopped to take everything in on the stage after performances and broke down in tears to thank me for bringing her to Encore, it made me feel like all of the hardships her and I have endured couldn't touch us. I think that says something about a studio. They aren't an institution that steal money and couldn't care less about the families who attend. They make you their family. As cliche and cheesy as that sounds, it is true to the core. I am looking forward to all the many more sleepless nights to keep my baby happy in a place that she finds purpose. I can not thank Encore enough for the joy they have offered us.

Our daughter (5 years old) has been attending classes at this studio for over a year now and we…read morecouldn't be happier! We appreciate the variety in classes and we love her kind and helpful teachers. She has learned so much! Their dedication to safety through COVID-19 and all of their recent efforts to make their drive-in recital happen are something to be applauded. Thank you EDC!

Long overdue review but I am writing to detail an incident of discrimination that I experienced…read morehere by what I thought to be a lovely older lady that has danced at popular dance events for years. I went in to get pricing details and stayed for a sample lesson, going into the woman's office we sat down and she asked me questions about my heritage and my name Nancy and my parents. The woman proceeded to ask isn't Nancy a white persons name? Implying that my name did not match my Hispanic heritage. It is disheartening to witness such biases in an environment that should promote diversity and inclusion.

we booked lessons with Jose to choreograph and teach us our first dance for our wedding. We went…read morefrom no idea where to start with our first dance to a beautifully choreographed first dance after a few lessons. Jose was very patient and understanding with our skill level. He also choreographed our mother&son dance and father&daughter dance . We are grateful for our lessons with Jose. We received many compliments for our dances at our wedding.

Top Billing Entertainment continues to be a pillar of strength and professionalism within the Jr…read moreBroadway performing arts community, and is a creative space for the children of our current generation. The non discriminatory culture, emphasis on equality, fairness throughout (to kids and staff), and empowerment skills taught and demonstrated to our children, are undeniable. As parents of 2 children, we appreciate a place and program that behaves as an extension of our household values/morals. The productions put on by TBE are impressive and are only getting better!! Thank you TBE for your contributions to our youth!!! Keep up the great work

We are fortunate to have a place like Top Billing Entertainment (TBE), where children can learn,…read moreperform, and be part of a community centered around the arts. My child genuinely enjoys the classes, and I have seen regular improvements in her movement, confidence, and performance. I am giving TBE a 3-star rating because I believe there are two significant areas for improvement. 1. Organization and Communication TBE has an opportunity to become much more organized. On numerous occasions, classes have started late or instructors have arrived after the scheduled start time. There have also been times when instructors have needed to stop class to remember routines or choreography before continuing. While understandable from time to time, it happens often enough that it reduces the amount of instructional time the children receive. Communication is another area that could be improved. Most information is shared through the Band app, but it is cluttered and difficult to navigate. When parents ask questions, they are often directed back to the app instead of receiving a direct answer. I would much rather receive emails, similar to the clear communication TBE sends for summer camp. A portion of classes is also spent reviewing upcoming shows, participation requirements, deadlines, and other announcements. While these updates are important, much of this information is repeated week after week and could easily be communicated by email instead, allowing children to spend more time learning and practicing. The website could also be maintained better. Show tickets are sold online, but the website is not consistently updated, making it difficult to know when tickets are available. On several occasions, email links have directed parents to outdated or expired pages. Scheduling can be frustrating. Parents commit to a class schedule and plan around those times, only to have classes combined with another class, resulting in schedule changes. I understand that adjustments are sometimes necessary, but greater consistency and planning would be appreciated. Classroom capacity is another concern. Depending on what else is happening, too many children are sometimes placed into the smaller classroom, which has poor ventilation. It becomes crowded enough that children are unable to practice effectively, and even instructors have commented during class about how crowded the room is while asking students to simply do their best. 2. Pricing and Value I also believe TBE should reconsider parts of its pricing model. Parents already pay monthly tuition, purchase costumes, and buy tickets to attend performances. In addition, children are sometimes required to pay participation fees to perform in the shows themselves. As a nonprofit organization, I worry that these additional fees may unintentionally price some lower-income families out of participating. Ticket prices can also become expensive, especially after online service fees are added. Two tickets can easily cost between $50 and $90 depending on seating. Since many performances are held at the school, more family-friendly pricing would be appreciated. There are also occasions when students are required to wear a TBE shirt for an event. If a family doesn't already own one, they must purchase another item simply for their child to participate. One small thing that stood out to me is that if a child forgets to bring a water bottle, parents are required to purchase a $2 cup so their child can drink water. While the cost itself is minor, it feels like a missed opportunity to extend a simple courtesy. Considering the various fees families already pay, providing a complimentary cup would be a small gesture that demonstrates care and appreciation for the families who support the program. Despite these concerns, I remain grateful that a place like TBE exists. My child enjoys being part of the program, and I appreciate the opportunities it provides for children to grow through the performing arts. I am sharing these observations because I genuinely want to see TBE continue to grow and succeed. I hope this feedback encourages continued improvement and also helps parents who are considering the program better understand what to expect.

Esperanza Flores Folklórico has been such a blessing for our family. My boys have been dancing…read morethere for 4 years, and honestly, they have loved every single minute of it. Las maestras son increíbles--so patient, dedicated, and truly passionate about what they do. What I love the most is how they teach them to be proud of their culture. Les inculcan ese amor por sus raíces, y eso no tiene precio. It's more than just dance--it's tradición, disciplina, y comunidad. We're so grateful to be part of this dance familia.

We love this ballet studio!! My daughter has been attending this studio for 10 years and this place…read moreis like her second home. Miss Ilona and Miss Kris love all their students and are dedicated to classical ballet training. Many dancers have moved on to dance in college or with well known ballet companies. Don't let this small school fool you. It's a great place to learn classical ballet.

I have debated writing this review for some time as I have never given someone less than 4 stars!…read moreHowever, I want to ensure same experience doesn't happen to other parents trying to find a dance home for their little one. Overall, the poor recent reviews hold true. The environment does not foster relationship building with students nor parents. I had my 8-year old daughter there briefly during Nutcracker season. I expected the performance to be grand being hosted at the Laugh factory and all to say it was extremely disappointing show - not due to students abilities but clear reflection on academy's skill set to develop and choreograph. On top of disappointing show, there was very little communication and engagement with staff and parents as I've experienced with other academies. When it was time to enroll in new semester, I was informed my daughter would be only allowed to do 1 class a week and not engage in that season performance due to bad behavior. When I asked for specific examples, I was given generic statements that kids were bitting and hitting during Nutcracker but nothing specific to my child. As a parent, I try to not assume my child is the best behaved. Of course I was shocked to hear this feedback, especially since I made it a point to ask each night after practices how my daughter did and was never informed of such egregious behavior. When I reached out to Gabby to request a meeting to discuss further and find a solution based approach that would help my child grow not hinder her, I was given the run around. My daughter had cried and not enjoyed dancing while she was at this school because she stated the teachers were mean and did not listen to her. I initially assumed her feelings were just nervousness and acclimating to new things and tried to encourage her to just give it time. Even before shutting down the feedback of the poor behaviors Gabby stated, I asked her school teachers, soccer coach and STEM teacher who've known her since kindergarten if she's ever showed that behavior and her teachers were shocked to hear that is something she would do. I attempted to advocate, and was willing to pay extra, for my daughter to have additional classes to help her improve as she was also not moved up to the next level. After not receiving responses and deflection from Gabby, we decided to enroll in a different studio better equipped at understanding, and developing, the characteristics, personalities and abilities of their students. My daughter is now at a better quality academy that placed her in a higher level upon her first assessment, has deemed her a leader in her class, and has helped re-build her confidence and love in ballet! Again, this review is not written lightly. I am not a professional dancer. I am just a mom who wanted a good community and dance home for my daughter. A Terre School of Dance, for us, was not that.

Danielle is the most patient and caring teacher. You can tell she is passionate about dancing and…read morewill put your kids to work on basics, posture, confidence. My daughter is 7, and she has been coming to this school for 2 months now, and loves to come for practice. Price is affordable for 2 times a week classes for ballet 1.

Great dance studio! The space is clean, super organized, and the staff is genuinely kind and…read morewelcoming. My daughter took the 3-4 year old ballet class with Ms. Natalie, and she was absolutely wonderful. So patient, so sweet, and clearly amazing with tiny humans who may or may not follow directions The only reason we stopped is because my daughter decided ballet wasn't really her thing at the moment. While the class was working on pointing their feet, she preferred to "swim" across the floor and occasionally pull her tutu up to her chest. I think she might've just been a little too young to fully grasp ballet structure. But when she's ready to keep her tutu where it belongs and follow the steps, we will definitely be back. Overall we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend this studio!

My child started coming to Perfect Pointe three years ago. At first, it was just a physical…read moretherapy-style class to help her build strength and coordination. I never imagined that one day she would be dancing on stage at a National Finale, competing alongside some of the best dancers in California! Perfect Pointe has been life-changing for us. The studio is more than just a dance school -- it's a warm, supportive community that truly nurtures each dancer's growth, confidence, and passion. The training is top-notch, with a strong focus on both technique and personal development. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Belle and Ms. Stephanie, whose dedication, patience, and encouragement have played such a huge role in my child's journey. You saw her potential before anyone else did, and your belief in her has made all the difference. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone at Perfect Pointe. We are so grateful to be part of this amazing dance family!