My daughter started as a recreational student, and from day one, every teacher was so welcoming,…read moresupportive, and encouraging. After her first year, she decided to join the competition team -- and we never looked back! From Hip Hop to Jazz to Ballet, TruDance always stayed true to what dance is really about - strong technique, passion, creativity, community, and FUN. This studio helped my daughter learn the techniques to dance with all her feelings and heart, which became such an amazing outlet for her. It helped build her confidence, self-esteem, and allowed her to truly express herself through movement. Sarita and Alicia have created such a special environment where dancers are encouraged to grow as individuals and embrace their own unique style and flair. Every teacher brings incredible energy, passion, and their own unique groove to the studio. The master classes with guest instructors are top-notch and always have the students moving, growing, and inspired. And of course, you can't forget sweet Miss Barbara -- the first smiling face you see when you walk into the lobby! Beyond dance, my daughter and I have made everlasting friendships that truly feel like family. If you're looking for a studio that has technique, down-to-earth, is award winning, and like family, TruDance is absolutely the place to be. We are beyond grateful for everything TruDance has given our daughter and our family. TRU, what?!?!? TRUDANCE

We are proud, loyal fans of TruDance. Here, my daughter and son have grown and flourished into…read moreconfident, talented, and truly impressive dancers. From our experience, TruDance has not only honed their skills and technique, but also nurtured their individuality, helping them develop their own unique dance style. TruDance is built on the powerful value of showing up for one another. Whether it's cheering on a soloist or a group performance, the entire studio stands behind every dancer with unwavering support. Students are taught to encourage, motivate, and inspire each other, creating a positive and uplifting environment. It is more than just a dance studio--it's a close-knit community, an extended family, that's there for you not only in moments of celebration, but also during life's tougher times. TruDance is a studio I wholeheartedly recommend--whether you are pursuing dance competitively or simply dancing for the love of it, TruDance is truly a solid, dependable place to grow. Thank you to the owners, instructors, families, and dancers--for everything, in every possible way. We are deeply grateful for the time we've spent here and will carry it with us always. I mos def recommend this establishment through and through.

My daughter loves dancing with this studio.She has been dancing with this studio for 7 years…read more Highly recommend

Our daughter loves this group. With all the highly experienced, caring, professional instructors,…read moreit is no surprise to see the high quality team performance and host of championships they bring in. They are also so active in the community with events, CVUSD, and more. I highly recommend this studio for their wide array from ballet to high energy dance!

We had an incredible experience working with Sam and the entire team. From the start, they were…read morekind, welcoming, and truly invested in helping us feel comfortable and confident. Sam is one of the sweetest people I've met she takes her time, makes everything easy to understand, and ensures we feel great about our wedding dance. What started as a fun date my fiancé planned turned into something really special we continued lessons for our wedding, and it's been one of the best decisions we've made. The whole team is amazing always supportive, full of helpful tips, and bringing creative ideas to enhance the experience. The environment is warm, encouraging, and never intimidating. No matter your skill level, they make you feel like you belong. This has been such a fun and memorable experience for us we're so grateful we found them. Highly recommend!

Great lessons great customer service great times! The staff there are amazing, thoughtful and…read morehelpful. I have two left feet and they have done a great job with making me comfortable and feel like I'm improving.

My daughter loves the Kpop dance class offered here. The studio is clean and has all around good…read moreenergy. People look happy and the scheduling of the classes are so easy! We love this place!

Leslie moves like Aaliyah sings. Gifted communicator, killer stage presence, and even from the back…read morerow I'm envious of her skincare routine. Everything she comes up with feels "right" in the body, even if mine has never moved in this way before. Super fun and a great brain workout; if I keep going every Tues night for the Int/Adv in perpetuity, I don't think I'll ever inherit dementia. Worth noting that as I arrived, I saw students leaving the Beg/Int class prior, come pouring out the door with huge smiles and breathless chatter. Such a great place of art and community in Oakland!

My daughter is enjoying tutu school! She also enjoys having Ms Madison as her teacher. She's fun…read moreand keeps the kids the engaged the entire time.

No complaints, for $105/month for 4 classes a month it's a good price point and make up classes are…read moreaccessible. Hands down my daughter's favorite is Ms Jasmine. The instructors are never forceful esp when my daughter isn't in the mood to join (though she gets FOMO and decides to join within a few minutes). The instructors are patient with the kids even when there are multiple interruptions (my kid is the main culprit usually). One request I would make would be that masks were still a requirement.

It just breaks my heart how the Art Programs have always been in danger of being cut. I can't…read moreimagine a world without Elmo and Super Grover 2.0! And if Daniel Tiger went away, who's gonna teach my threenager "to try new food cuz it might taste good"?!?! It would be dull without music, without the singing and dancing, or painting, drawing, and all the other art forms that make the world a beautiful... and a sane... place to live. If Game of Thrones is going to be affected by these proposed budget cuts, I'll be really pissed! The high school students at CVHS are fortunate to have their Arts Program, and an exceptional one, I might add. I've seen a couple of musicals since my nephew has been in them, and recently my fambam watched Disney's Mary Poppins on a Sunday afternoon. I'm a fan of Broadway musicals and I thought the high school students were indubitably as good as those professionals. I tried to watch the original movie twice, but I fell asleep both times as I did not find it exciting. These high school kids killed each song and dance, and I mean K I L L L L L E D it (and that's a good thing)! The costumes were bright and colorful, each set was simple and cute, the choreographic sequences were fun, the songs played by the hs band were lively, and the performances were SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS! The cast deserved a standing ovation. Hopefully, these high school students will continue to explore their creativity while expanding their imaginations. And I wish other children will have the opportunity. Save the Arts. As Mary Poppins would say, "Anything can happen if you let it."

First, this review is long overdue…read more My daughter began her journey with CVPA approximately one year ago. She has been dancing ballet since the age of 3, which she has continued to grow in. Two of the things she has been training in are jazz (3rd year now) and hip hop (2nd year now). Prior to this last year before joining CVPA, she was not taught proper technique, vocabulary or even how to count correctly with music. The studio she danced at before joining CVPA never corrected or communicated any concerns. Janet (CVPA owner) took my daughter in and has personally spent time retraining her and reversing the poor and bad habits that were never corrected where she danced prior to CVPA. I have witnessed her do this for all her new students. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers, owner, and students in Castro Valley Performing Arts. My daughter has been on an emotional journey this past year, and CVPA has given her the tools and communication to help get her in the right direction. The teachers and Owner are wonderful communicators, and they truly take the time to instill correct form, alignment, technique, dance vocabulary, good attitude, amazing choreography, and so much more. Specifically, Ms. Janet, Ms. Gia, Ms. Kim, Ms. Kristina, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Karisa, and Ms. Jenelle have all greatly influenced my daughter through this transition. Thank you all for believing in my daughter and welcoming our family to your studio. Ms. Cassidy, who recently began teaching at CVPA is also amazing. She has instructed my daughter in the past for ballet, and I feel was the only reason my daughter maintained good ballet training during our time prior to CVPA. Ms. Amanda is also absolutely amazing. While my daughter did have a hard time learning Latin Jazz, as it was something I'm not sure she was able to comfortably embrace, it is clear as day that Ms. Amanda is a wonderful instructor. I am so incredibly happy that she is working with such a strong team of teachers. If you are looking for a studio that teaches proper technique, etiquette, dance vocabulary, amazing choreography, and how to properly train their dancers, then this is the place to be. I would like to add that I drive all the way from Livermore for my daughter to attend this studio. I never imagined commuting my children for a sport. Worth every moment!

Miss. Leticia has been the most beautiful introduction to dance teacher for my cousin. My little…read morecousin loves her so much & has progressed in her technique, confidence, and strength! Miss Leticia is not only very passionate about her job but she shows genuine care for her dancers. She is a ONE of a kind teacher that will leave a huge impact on the dance world. Thank you Miss. Leticia!

Review on the toddler princess class: If you have an…read moreexuberant child like mine, this is not the class or dance center for your child. My child attended this class in January, for 2 classes and did a trial class last year. The class provides 1 teacher and 1-2 teenage assistants, one of which is the main instructor, Monica. Parents are required to watch outside, behind a window and are not allowed inside during class. In the beginning of the first class, my child was following directions and after sometime, they became distracted and also filled with excitement to run around and play with other children. Although somewhat frustrating as a mom, with the inability to correct them (as I'm outside of the class, watching from the window) I was provided reassurance from fellow moms outside, saying my kid is just excited, so outgoing and it's okay, it's their first day. At the end of my child's first class, the kids were receiving measurements, in preparation for an upcoming recital. After my child was measured, Monica had some feedback for me. There were other parents around me with their children, when she expressed her concerns. Initially, I was surprised and ultimately, embarrassed, especially because she didn't pull me aside. Monica said that my daughter needs to work on listening and to prep her prior to class. She added, although they're taking measurements for recital, that it might not be the class for her and we can reevaluate her at the second class, to see if she may be more appropriate for the younger class (but this is the youngest class), also implying that she wouldn't be fit for the recital performance. Caught off guard, I managed to suppress my true feelings. I responded by saying, oh trust me I do (teach her to listen). I then asked if I could send her an email, to discuss in a private matter opposed to publicly conversing in front of others. Following that night, I was reconsidering attending the class. I was apprehensive about pulling my child out, as it was just their first day and they still enjoyed it. As a parent, we grow to understand that consistency is key to see them progress. It's not only a learning experience for them, but also a social experience. Also, we had a friend that was in that class, so I wanted to ensure that they can attend an ongoing fun activity together. I then decided that we'd give it another shot for the next class and see how it goes, and see if Monica had anything further to say. The next and final class, I was filled with anxiety. The entire week I was worried how my child would perform in their ballet class. I shouldn't have felt that way, but that was the pressure I felt from Monica. Within the last 15 minutes of class, my child in addition to another child (one who has been going for some months) were removed. Throughout the entire class, you can see the frustration on Monica's face because of the students. It wasn't just my kid, it was all of the children (a small group of 5-6, ages 3-5) that were being inattentive. I could hear Monica saying, "I'm sorry I can't." She then escorted my child and another child outside to be with their parents. My child, embarrassed and crying, put their hands to their face and said, "mommy I'm sad, I want to dance." The other child was hysterical to their mother. This was absolutely unacceptable and heartbreaking. We're required to enroll and pay for 2 months worth of classes in advance and be required to sign up for automatic pay. Yet, my child gets pulled out in the middle of class? How can you traumatize a child's first experience by having them removed? They're 3! I spoke with Monica, to get a better understanding of what the expectations are and how this could be handled in the future. Initially, it wasn't my intent to drop the class, however that was her first and only solution. I told her that I've been prepping my child all week and doing practices where I'm teacher and they're the student. Her response, "yeah, she's still not listening." I then asked, well what are the expectations for the following classes? Are you going to keep removing her from class if they get distracted? Her response was to provide me a refund. It was clear that she didn't want my child in her class or deal with them. That was her solution. I want to add that this was not my child's first group class. They've been involved in basketball for a season, gymnastics and soccer. All of which we've had a pleasant experience with the coaches and teachers. Teachers who displayed patience, understanding, compassion and understood the age of the children being taught. When something like this occurs during the phase of when our children are learning, we as parents must understand that this is a delicate time that can potentially affect their outlook on similar experiences that they're introduced to. I was simply appalled at the way Monica handled this entire situation and the way she treated my child.

UGF has truly transformed fitness for us, from energizing group classes to personalized 1:1…read moresessions with Yo. The coaching team (Mike, Yo, Alex, and Ashley) create a friendly, inspiring space that feels safe and motivating, pushing you to improve day by day through creative, varied workouts that build strength, mobility, and overall well-being. We're proud and amazed at how much stronger and healthier we've become. So thankful to be part of the UGF family - can't imagine what I'd do without that UGF rhythm in my routine.

I've primarily worked out with Yo for the last 6 months, from private trainings to classes…read more I was daunted about going to a "real" gym, with things like large tractor tires and metal weight sleds. I was wrong. She made all the workouts really digestible, yet tough enough that I feel it days later. She also helped me with nutrition and calorie intake. Thanks Yo!