The class is located in the parking lot back area to the left. My boys enjoy the hip hop classes…read more We have done the summer classes but they are too short. The teachers are amazing and so patient. They do not make the kids do anything they don't want to and let the parents know. I appreciate that because I would rather be the one to have the tough talk. The teachers are well versed in encouragement and classes are fun, so my boys look forward to class. Seating inside is limited but there is additional seating on the other side by the restroom, you just cant see your kid when seated there. Bathrooms are clean and we'll maintained! Sneakers and shorts highly recommended.

I'm so glad I stumbled across Soc Studio. I've been exploring additional activities for my kids and…read morethought we would give dancing a shot. You can enroll in free trial classes here before you commit to anything. I enrolled my son in the hip hop class and wanted to get my daughter in the hula class, but the latter is extremely popular with a couple dozen people already on the waitlist. The parking lot is shared with some other businesses so it can get pretty packed but I was luckily able to score a spot when I arrived. The studio is easy to navigate, with 3 different dance rooms holding simultaneous classes. There is a bench against the wall where parents can sit and watch if they want, although the view isn't ideal. You can also just drop your kid off at a class and come back for pickup. The studio is conveniently located a couple of blocks away from Grand so plenty of things to do in the area while you wait. The classes are a great way for kids to burn off some extra energy while also learning a new skill set. The techniques taught are age appropriate and the teachers are warm and friendly. There are two (optional) recitals held throughout the year so the students can showcase everything they learned. And the monthly price of membership is very competitive for what you're getting out of it.

I've been a dancer with JFIDA for almost 2 years now. I have never felt more supported in achieving…read moremy personal dance goals than I have since I started with the studio. The teachers and dancers are some of the kindest, supportive, and genuine souls I've had the pleasure of meeting. The atmosphere at JFIDA is so warm and positive that I also started bringing my preteen niece to classes, and the classes have been the highlights of her week for the last year and a half, and she loves to show off what she's learned during competitions. Jackie and Cara are extremely motivated and knowledgeable teachers who teach by example and truly have a plan to help all of their students succeed, no matter their personal goals.

Amazing ballet program by Ms. Maria. She is wonderful and passionate about ballet. My god daughters…read morehave been dancing here since they were 5. I see the smile on their faces at drop off.

This is an exceptional ballet school tucked away in an unassuming location. The training here is…read moretop-notch. The instructors are extremely competent and educated. The artistic director is very impressive while also being approachable and kind. There is room here for dancers seeking pre-professional training as well as recreational dancers. More serious dancers have the opportunity to audition into the Bay Area Youth Ballet company. All dancers have great performance opportunities. And there's really great adult classes too. There's even PARKING. We drive down from SF to come here because it's an exceptional school and a very healthy, very positive environment. We love it.

I have emailed the owner back and forth so my 2 4 year old girls can learn how to dance hula. She…read morewas very responsive and we scheduled our first day. ALL the girls and teacher were very inviting, nice and patient. My girls were there for only 30 mins. Their attention span wore out. We def would like to come back when they are a little older!!

Rahiti Polynesian Dance performed at our local community event. There were 22 in the troupe…read moreranging from children to adults. They played their own music and the dance performances were entertaining. The group came on time and were prepared. We were glad they performed at the event!

Disclaimer: I was already slightly acquainted with Nathan through the very large swing dance…read morecommunity (of which I was a part for many many years) before we took him on for private swing dance/ lindy lessons. We had taken a couple of his group classes before at the Savannah Jazz Club, where my friend, Catrine Ljunggren, runs a regular Wednesday night dance event. Nathan is awesome. He's a great dancer and teacher, and was very patient with us as we went through our sessions prior to the wedding. He has a great eye for examining movement and demonstrating what could be done better or differently; and even drew up lists of moves for us to aid our rather shaky memories.... I highly recommend taking his group classes, or hiring him for private lessons if you wish to swing dance at your wedding. His rates are very reasonable, and he has ample room in his home for a couple so you don't have to pay for additional studio space.

Nathan is a gifted dance teacher. He can move a group of beginners forward very quickly, and his…read moreintermediate classes are well organized and helpful. He has a knack for building your "muscle memory" in advance of new steps, so they just seem to come easily and memorably. I recommend his classes to anyone that wants to learn or advance their Lindy Hop skills. He is also an award-winning dancer and he is a talented impresario, producing and promoting great swing venues like the MIssion's Cat's Corner Wednesday dance.

I discovered Kermit by accident, or maybe it was divine intervention? Ok ok, maybe that's too…read moremuch, but he was a lucky find for me. He's not your average 'coach'. He talks from real experience and has always offered support and help, and never judgement. His style of intelligent solutions offered, mixed with poetry and human understanding, have been both valuable and soothing to me. I recommend Kermit based on my personal experience of him, and also from the feedback from friends I've referred.

After a couple of years of floundering in professional and personal "burnout", I started working…read morewith Kermit doing weekly coaching sessions by phone/zoom. Through his insightful, gentle, and persistent coaching over a year of work I have developed many new tools and insights for experiencing wholeness, healing, and aliveness. The work has been transformative and the results in my life have been profound. I've had many experiences with mental health counseling and professional coaching, and I've found Kermit's approach to be uniquely well-suited to help me see, relate to, and integrate different parts of myself into a more whole and complete experience of life. I continue to work with him on an ongoing basis as a trusted advisor and friend on my journey.

A true professional through in through. JJ is a multifaceted Artist with an amazing eye, creative…read moreenergy and a one of a kind spirit. From choreography and photography he can do it all.

From the owner: Offering private dance lessons in Hop-Hop (choreography and foundations) , Jazz (choreography and…read moretechnique) , Contemporary (technique and choreograpahy) for adults!

It was my pleasure working with you Desiree, thank you is not enough for the hard work you give on…read moremy daughter's dance number on her 18th birthday. The amazing performance of her court was all because of you. Also for the help you gave me preparing and organizing on her big day. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your hard work. Highly recommended.

I could not recommend Desiree enough to couples who want to choreograph a first dance for their…read morewedding. In fact, I've already sent 2 couples her way! Desiree was recommended to us by friends who got married a few years ago. We were hesitant to book dance classes with her just because of the drive. We live in the peninsula and she's based in the East Bay. We are SO glad that we decided to book with Desiree. She is worth the 40 minute drive across the bridge! She helped two very amateur dancers perfect their first dance. From the first time meeting her, she's always been patient, open to feedback and friendly. She is great with breaking down hard moves into digestible pieces. She listened to us when we told her we weren't feeling a move and replaced it with something that felt more natural to us. Our wedding guests were wow'ed by the first dance. We felt so comfortable and had so much fun dancing!

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.

I've dabbled in Pilates before, but have let my physical health slack to the wayside since moving…read moreand working remotely. If this is you as well, Rise might be the jumpstart you need to get back into an active lifestyle! With that being said, I was super happy to find out that Rise SSF is the only Pilates studio in South San Francisco and is a collective as well! I've taken classes with Joanel, Ely, and Justin. They're all very instructive and supportive, I definitely feel the burn the following day from their classes. The studio itself is very clean and has music at a moderate volume- the focus is on your form and timing. I think Pilates is best done as a supplementary exercise and can be best paired with another activity like cardio or lifting weights, but it definitely has benefits where it tests muscles that you don't normally work out.

I've been a consistent Pilates member at Rise for over a year and a half, until an injury forced me…read moreto take a break. Rise was so understanding and kindly paused my membership for three months. When my doctor advised against returning to Pilates, I reached out to Joanel, heartbroken that I might have to cancel. Instead, she asked for a note outlining my restrictions so she could work with me one-on-one to safely rebuild my strength and keep me active. I can't express how much that means to me Rise is so much more than a Pilates studio. It's a tight-knit community that truly feels like family. I'm so grateful for Joanel and the genuine care she has for her members!