Reviewing adult classes…read more.. Firstly, I have to say that customer service is wonderful here!! They answered my questions on IG and then when I called in to ask follow up questions they were very patient and informative. I spoke primarily with one of the owners, Emmarie. She was so kind and welcoming. I was looking into the adult classes, specifically the tap class. You can try a class for free to see if it is a good fit. She kindly allowed me to try two - the tap and the pom fitness class. I enjoyed the classes so much that I ended up signing up for both! If you sign up part way through the month you pay a prorated price. Classes are very affordable! At the time of this post, taking one adult class per week costs $55 for the month. Plus you get a slight discount if you sign up for more than one. The same instructor teaches the pom fitness and tap class. Worked out great for me because I felt very welcomed and comfortable in my beginner status. You don't need anything to attend the class. Poms are provided to borrow of you need them. I would call about what shoes to wear if you don't own tap shoes. I'm not sure about that one. I am an introvert and I can't believe I was brave enough to try the classes here by myself. Hopefully that inspires other introverts to feel confident to show up even if they can't find a buddy to go with. I promise everyone is kind and welcoming. Parking on the street is tough but there is a lot in the back that has plenty of parking and easy access to the studio. I'm really happy that I found this studio!! I'm having so much fun dancing!!

I 100% recommend Uptown School of Dance!! If your looking to…read moreput your child into dance this is definitely the place to be. My daughter & two nieces dance here. This will be our 2nd dance season with Uptown. My daughter is in cheer & hip hop. The teachers and staff always make the kids feel super comfortable. I love how when my daughter could be having a hard day, they are able to encourage & uplift her to participate and join in on the fun. Super grateful for all the amazing staff. Miss Alanna is so sweet! You definitely feel like part of the dance family here :) can't wait for more season/events with Uptown.

This family run studio is large enough to provide a variety of classes and still maintain an…read moreintimate, friendly & welcoming environment. My dancer is going into her 3rd year with them and I continue to be impressed with the talent of the teachers. I don't have a dance background, but from what I can see the curriculum is thoughtfully planned so that the students have a solid foundation in movement which is built on as they get into more complicated choreography. I'm really happy with my daughter's progress as a little ballerina. The prices here are the most reasonable in the area, especially considering the high caliber of teachers on staff (I looked into the other studios in town before deciding on Dance Image). Also, the owner is great! She is super nice and always keeps in mind what is best for the kids while respecting families and students. It's a wonderful studio with integrity and caring for all of their students.  Their attention to detail in classes and recital (highly recommend!) is impressive. Some words of advice: show up on time, wear the appropriate 'uniform' (each level has its own dancewear requirements) and make sure the bun is clean and tight. The teachers hold you to a high standard that shows just how much they value you.

I brought my daughter in for dance class for a few months. I definitely will not be returning for…read morethe next season. Signing up and fees are very complicated. Feels like there's a money grab whenever possible. Strict dressing rules for the younger kids was off putting but tolerable. The worst part is the teacher we had. I can't speak to how other teachers were but Jessica was not a good one. She consistently didn't help correct students on proper movement and provided little instruction. It was like she was robotically gliding through the classes and the children would get confused or bored. I doubt any kid learned a thing about dancing in that class. Only good thing I liked was that my daughter found it ok to be on her own without me in a class setting which will help her feel more independent when it comes to school time. Another scary thing are the stairs to go into the studio. The hand rails have huge gaps that people, especially kids, can easily fall through.

Downey Dance Center has been incredible for my daughter. It was a seamless process to enroll and…read moreshe has had a blast in classes and in their summer and winter recitals. My daughter's teacher, Ms. Julie, is patient, kind, and you can definitely tell she wants the best for her dancers. I love that they offer a wide selection of classes/times to choose from. Give this studio a try - you won't regret it!

Our children love it here. This is our son's second year and our daughter's first. Eswinn is a…read morephenomenal hip hop instructor, and our son's strong dance skills are a direct reflection of his teaching. Carissa is an elegant ballet instructor, and our daughter has learned focus, poise, and control in their first season together. DDC is organized, clean, and highly communicative with information to parents. We've had a great experience.

He's the best of the best choreographer he did my dauther quincenera and he did a amazing job…read moreeveryone loved all the dances he's very professional.

If I can give a -10 I would this "SO CALL choreographer/event planners" are nothing but Thiefs we…read moremet with Dilmer and his Assistant Michel back in March 2016 they told us everything we wanted to hear ,started practices for my daughters quinceañera ON may Michel the assistant kept accepting All our money for venue,choreography and photobooth long story short 1week before our event this joke of a company and his assistant calls at 9pm telling me they have no venue (basically he just took our money and never gave venue any money)so we where left looking everywhere to find a venue, I asked for my money back and now Dilmer nor his Assistant Michael will return my calls,email, Text nothing and I'm still waiting for my money back almost a month later .EVERYONE I HIGHLY SUGGEST FOR YOU GUYS NEVER TO DO BUSINESS WITH THEM they will take your money. **up date until this day I'm still waiting for Dilmer to pay me back***

The energy and dedication these kids have is fantastic. My nephew's are students here. I'm so…read morepumped by just watching that I want to go home and put on dancing gear!

This was a bad experience from the start. The owner Michelle has no people skills, she is not…read morefriendly and very rude. Her lack of professionalism is disgusting. She never welcomed and or greeted me and my daughter in a positive way. Day one I walked in and she was behind the counter, it took 10 minutes for her to even acknowledge me. Her husband is worse. He is very rude. He never said hello at all, what he did there I cant even say. He just walks around and gives intimidating looks. The week of recital came around and the lack of communication between Michele and the parents was non existent, unless you are on Michelle's good side. . She continues to say, I will email you the picture of the wig and socks the kids will need the day of. She never sent it, apparently my daughter needed a Huge Lollypop for one of her numbers. No one ever told me to make this for my daughter. My daughters teacher never told me, Michelle the owner never told me. Fast forward to the day of the recital, a parent who volunteers to help Michelle asked me for my daughters Lollypop. Her attitude was horrible towards me when I said "I didn't know she needed this, no one told me"... Everyone is so rude, the energy is bad. This was the first dance experience for my 3year old and it was the horrible. The husband was screaming at all the kids the whole time with this condescending tone to 3-15 year old kids. He was sarcastic and answered every question with an attitude. I volunteered to help back stage to be with my 3year old and her group all in the same age. No one gave me a run down on what to do, bring or need to volunteer. I thought it will be best to bring snacks, I prepared sandwiches for them. took the drinks, took them to the restroom, helped them get ready for the show and kept my eye on them. When the recital was over I helped clean up everything my group was responsible for. I picked up trash, put chairs back, helped the kids gather their belongings. I made sure the girls I was watching went to their parents. As I was walking out Michele (The owner) stops me and yells at me in front of my daughter "You cant leave" Everything needs to be picked up and cleaned up"!! The level of attitude was beyond me. She caught me off guard. I explained to her everything is done, my group is all cleaned up. She continued to scream at me and say ("Its not just your group its everything!!) You cant leave!! She practically held me hostage. I went back to see what else I could do to help and she went wright behind me to watch and make sure I did it. I felt so bullied, I felt hopeless in front of my daughter. My daughter kept saying "mom teacher mad"? I kept saying no baby, everything is okay. This is the picture my daughter was left with. I do not recommend this place or the people there. I was there for my daughters practices and the recital first hand, I witnessed these people treating these kids horrible. If you are a parent with grown kids and just plan to drop them off and leave, this is not the place for you. The energy and vibe is so negative. Trust me, this experience made me hesitate to sign up my daughter to any dance school ever gain.. After running this experience over and over again in my mind. It was the people... Michele and her husband along with any of those mean moms with the real problem. Dance is beautiful and god willing I will find the right place for my daughter.

My daughter's first experience in the "dancing world" was challenging for the both of us to…read morenavigate but Mrs. Ricky and the amazing choreographers at Onstage have been nothing but positive and helpful. They are so welcoming to dancers of any level. They offer a wide variety of technical classes as well as conditioning classes. If your child needs extra attention they have a list of teachers that offer private lessons. If you choose to sign up for the recital at the end of the recreational year (highly recommended) you won't regret it. They showcase all their hard work at the beautiful Downey Theatre which I believe only highlights our girls dreams and ambitions. They shine so bright in the quality of the costumes they require you to buy. No attention to detail goes unnoticed. If you're looking to start a new journey or simply try a new dance company I highly recommend giving their FIRST FREE WEEK trial a try.

My daughter has been at the studio for about 5 years years. Her favorite teacher is miss Sav she…read morepushes and challenges her beyond her comfort zone a d teaching her to be her best.

Great staff and very knowledgeable. It's a great place to get healthy .... The atmosphere is…read morepositive and conducive to getting in shape. \ Eva M

Review is on gym services only…read more Been a member for a while now and had stop coming due to a busy work / life schedule. Been back for about a week now. There is definitely more people and it is most likely due to kids being off for the summer. Nothing added since I have been away. The fees did increase a while ago. I will add that it is getting a bit messy. 3 out of the 5-days, there have been no paper towels in the men's restroom. Paper towels are essential for sanitary reasons. The gym gets a bit messy and peeps are not always wiping down equipment after use, so sweat is clearly visible. Perhaps they could implement periodic daily inspections to ensure a well keep environment. If they have a program in place, then perhaps ensure follow through. Staff is typically friendly and welcoming upon entry and exit with a few that pay no attention to your existence and are in their own world. All in all it is still a convenient place to work out, but as fees increase so should the up keep of the facility.

This was our first time here. Really great classes. The instructors were amazing. There was plenty…read moreof room. No one was bumping into each other. They had more than enough space. The pricing is also amazing. A drop in class is $12 but if you have the time, you can take three classes for $25. What a great deal!!!! I recommend this place!!!!

I purchased a 10-class package from Snow Global Dance Studio in 2024 (or 2025) and still have eight…read moreclasses remaining. When the studio closed, I was told the remaining classes could be prorated and used once the studio reopened. However, after waiting for years and following up regarding a refund, I have not received any response. I understand delays can happen, but the lack of communication has been frustrating and disappointing. Customers should not be left uncertain about whether they can use the classes they already paid for or receive a refund. I hope the studio improves its communication and resolves outstanding customer concerns more professional

What a little gem in Uptown Whittier!…read more Parking is a breeze even though there is a little bit of a walk, but there is plenty and it is free. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase; wine, beer, cheese/crackers, candy, chips, water. Bathrooms are plenty and clean. But let's get to the auditorium, shall we??? It's so adorable and fancy! The architecture in this place is beautiful, although kinda funky too with it's bright colors. The first time I walked in, I literally was amazed. It feels like a "big league" playhouse, yet it is small and quaint at the same time. Seats are very comfortable with legroom and not a lot of "pardon me, 'scuse me" issues since it is laid out with short rows. I've literally sat in the vey back row of the main level and was able to see and hear perfectly! Kudos for the acoustics. The temperature in the auditorium is also comfortable; not too hot, not too cold. A wide variety of performers at the Shannon Center! Plays, musicals, entertainers, all music genres! Check out the Hawaiian series too. Need something artsy and entertaining to do? Check out their website and see all the upcoming acts.... you may just have your next date planned! Wonderful job Whittier College! Shannon Center is only list of places to "go to" when looking for something to do. CHEERS!

Came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon to catch the Whittier College Department of Theatre's…read moreproduction of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and was more than pleasantly pleased by both the venue and the comedic performances. While, yes, I am a biased and proud aunt of the female lead, I was still able to cast my biases aside and review the venue as a whole. That said, my niece rules, my niece rules,my niece rules. First off, the parking was super convenient, free, and located on the same lot and block as the theatre. The ticket prices were fair, as they went for $15 bucks a pop. Not too shabby for 2 hours of live entertainment all while supporting the college theatre department. The theatre was on the larger end of the small side. I'm not too sure if there's a larger stage, but the one that we were in seemed to suit the play nicely. I enjoyed that aspect because I really got to appreciate the nuances of each performance, attention to detail, and engage in the communal aspect of being part of a live audience. Good stuff. Oh yeah, the restrooms were also pretty big. On the downside, I wish there would've been more variety at the snack bar during intermission. Not a big deal. Go eat after the performance at one of the many local restaurants nearby. Also, the seats were padded chairs, so be sure to shift your position after some time. Overall, loved it! It's a shame I hadn't attended any previous productions, but rest assured that I'll be returning for more. Support the kids, support the arts!

I used to take my five-year-old daughter to another dance studio that I didn't like the teacher,…read moreshe looks like she didn't know what she was doing. Luckily I found Unique Dance Studio. My little one loves her teacher she is very professional and patient she tries to make her classes more fun for the kids but teaching at the same time. I highly recommend hip-hop class for your little ones and Unique Dance Studio

Worst awkward moment of my life !! I have been speaking with Tomas leading up to our meeting today…read moreand he reacted as if we never spoke and just had no social skills made me and my fiancé feel very uncomfortable !! Grant it, we ran late for our meeting and still paid Tomas for his time we walked out feeling awful just awful !!! Very Weird !!!