Congratulations to the O'Brien Center of the Arts for 2 things. (1) for your move to a new…read morelocation closer to downtown, at 226 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Also (2) for your fantastic original performance of a ballet story set in at the Paris Worlds Fair, 1878. I especially the detailed backdrop of a painting of your gifted artist husband. I felt like I was in the same street at all the bakery and coffee shops! Here are some other paintings by him. (3) and best wishes for another successful year in 2024.

amazing studio, great teachers, incredible dancers. Their new space has beautiful lighting and…read moretheir location is convenient. Highly recommend

The absolute best thing I've done in years. We have so much fun in this class. Doesn't matter if…read moreyou have a partner or not. I've learned a lot and made loads of friends. It's great for your body, brain and spirit. Misha and Tyler are excellent teachers. The highlight of my week is this class.

Misha and Tyler teach a fun, instructive, and welcoming class and the camaraderie of the students…read morehere creates a great sense of community.

Our Grandaughter has been going here since she was 3 (now 13). Great teachers and good periodic…read moreperformances!

This studio is amazing!!! My daughter has been with one of the teachers since she was 2, her name…read moreis Ms. Zoura she helps you become an amazing ballerina even at a little age she would help you fix what you were doing wrong she makes ballet fun and she knows how to handle kids. This is the best dance school for miles! Ms. Derby she is the owner she is amazing at being a teacher. Ms. Sam, Ms. Katy, Ms. Alissa, are all such incredible teachers. If you are having a hard time finding a ballet studio come here no matter what age they will help you become a fantastic ballerina. I know that someone gave a negative review saying that this place was toxic and the teachers would talk down to them but no that is not true at all they never say anything about people leaving they are all amazing do not listen to that review. There Nutcracker is such a fun thing for your child to do, my daughter loves it so much.

Dancing was always a little terrifying for me! Very happy to have found Jasmine Worrell Dance…read more Jasmine is a dance instructor like no other. She is skilled in helping students thru the typical fear and nervousness that some experience with dancing. I recommend the 7 session beginner swing series if she is offering it. It will take you from being a complete beginning to being ready for social dancing. My daughter and I have been taking classes from her and plan to stick with it! It's been great 1 on 1 time with her. In addition, the swing dance community and her other students are a fun, great group and are completely welcoming.

From the owner: Top Swing Dance and Wedding Choreographer in SF Bay Area!…read more Jasmine is a full-time dance instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching dance. She specializes in east coast swing, lindy hop, charleston, balboa -- and other ballroom dances. The school absolutely loves working with beginners! Jasmine is a patient, kind, creative and dedicated dance instructor working with folks from all background and dance goals from those who want to prepare for their wedding dance and making each first dance a custom fit for every newly wed couple, to those who want to learn how to simply social dance. All lessons are guaranteed to be a fun learning experience! Jasmine is just as great at working with couples prepare for their wedding dance by designing a custom, elegant dance, while helping couples feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor, as she is working with single folks or couples wanting to learn how to social or swing dance.

I took my daughter so she can try out for ballet at Contessi Ballet and she loved it. She tried out…read morefor the age group 6-9yrs old. I had a few questions since every ballet company works a bit differently and I was happy that the staff was quick to response and answered all my questions. It's a small ballet studio in a beautiful community of Penngrove. There is a park near it as well as a Penngrove Market. I liked the atmosphere and what I saw the first two classes I attended. Parents are welcome to stay to watch the class if they like or take advantage and finished those last minute errands you might have while your child it's at ballet. The teacher is nice but firm and she runs the class smoothly. She has a good handle on the kids and most important she knows how to talk to them. She makes sure everyone gets a turn and sees that everyone is in the right position otherwise she'll correct them. She makes the class a learning experience but fun but at the same time. There isn't a water fountain in the studio so make sure you bring water or you can purchase from the snack Bar water bottles or snacks. There is plenty of Parking so no worry there.

(( This business is also known as "Contessi Ballet". I will be reviewing the Adult Ballet division…read more )) Located in Penngrove's historic train depot building, Contessi Ballet has a warm, community feeling and they embrace dancers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. At my first class, I was warmly welcomed by the staff and dancers. They offer a decent compliment of adult ballet classes, including two levels of pointe. They offer classes both in the mornings and in the evenings, making it easy for a busy adult to take class during our ever-changing schedules. Best of all (and what attracted me to the studio in the first place), they allow their adult dancers to perform dancing roles in their productions, and even join the NBPA company if they qualify. The company class on Saturdays also offers pas de deux. The studio holds both a winter production (The Nutcracker), and a spring production. The only issues I would put forth is the cleanliness of the floor (I would prefer it to be a bit cleaner), and the temperatures in the studio can fluctuate, so dancers are encouraged to bring layers. I feel that more corrections could be given during classes (some of the teachers are young and seem hesitant), and perhaps more teacher/pedagogical training could be provided for the instructors. A great studio for adults who wish to pursue dance!

I didn't have a clue about Irish dance when my daughter expressed interest in it four years ago. An…read moreinternet search led us to Fidelma Keenan. Since then, Fidelma has helped my daughter develop a true passion for this form of dance, and now another daughter has joined in the fun. The wonderful friendships they have built with their dance mates is an added bonus. Thanks to Fidelma, our family has gained a deeper appreciation for irish dance, music, and culture.

My daughter has been dancing for Fidelma for about 3 years and in that time, I've seen her blossom…read moreand grow into a beautiful dancer and strong young woman. Fidelma is a strict but fair teacher and has amazing experience to share with the students. My daughter just loves her! She has also met wonderful group of friends through Irish Dance and now we have an extended group of wonderful friends as well. Highly recommend giving dance a try if your daughter or son is interested, it's fun and rewarding!!

One of the best theatre experiences on an ongoing basis-year after yesterday producing wonderful…read moreshows.

Theater night. The Cinnabar Theater's production of The…read moreLast Five Years was an entertaining and intimate experience. We came in support of a friend in the show and enjoyed the small cozy theater's old charm. It provided the perfect backdrop for this emotionally charged musical. The talented 2 person cast did a fantastic -delivering powerful performances that left the audience captivated. The production showcased the complexities of relationships and the passage of time in a truly poignant way. Overall, it was a memorable and engaging theatrical experience. Note: tight parking lot. Come early to make sure you get a space.

This is the best 24hr fitness in north cal. And they just renovated it. Huge upgrade! Thanks…read moreJocelyn and Shiv for the good vibes. Great atmosphere and lots of places nearby to grab food after.

the new upgrades look great i see they finally fixed the…read morehot tube by remooving it- lol

About a year ago I was shopping around for a martial art that would be good for my 11 year old son…read more He tried several different team sports, but he never seemed very inspired or passionate about any of them. I began "Youtubing" different martial arts and unintentionally came across Capoeira. I had no idea what it was, but when I watched some Capoeira videos, I saw kicking, escaping, cartwheeling, flips, dancing, music, cultural diversity and what seemed to be a very communal experience. This Capoeira thing definitely peaked my interest. I signed up my son after he watched the videos and said he'd wanted to try it. Then I thought, wait, I wanna try this, too! So I attended an adult class of Contra Mestre Fabio's the next week and I knew I was onto something wonderful. Everyone was inviting, friendly and helpful. I was introduced to not only a new martial art, but a dance, new instruments and even some singing in Portuguese. My son and I have now been doing Capoeira for about a year. We both go twice a week or more. We often attend combined bay area Capoeira events and have gained community, support and friendships with people from all over. It's been a wonderful and enjoyable experience for both of us and so much more than I ever expected either of us to get out of getting exercise a few times a week. If you are looking for a teacher of Capoeira who is patient, friendly, knowledgeable and brings a wealth of experience and culture from Brazil, you have found a great place to come to. We are so lucky to have Contra Mestre Fabio from Brazil teaching us in Petaluma and his partner Instrutora Come Come as well.

I loved Capoeira community in Petaluma. They are probably the friendliest people I have met. Both…read morethe teachers challenge you- and I loved every bit of it. I would definitely recommend it to everyone :)