Had the best time with Inez for a pre-wedding dance session with my dad! She is great with…read morebeginners and taught us a few simple steps that will be perfect for our father daughter dance.

My husband, James, and I took 10 dance lessons at SF Dance Loft to prepare for our wedding in…read moreUluwatu, Bali, on October 26, 2024--and it was absolutely magical! We are so grateful to the incredible team at SF Dance Loft, especially our instructor, Richard. His guidance, creativity, and patience were unmatched as he helped us create a beautiful choreography to our song, "I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden. Neither of us had any prior dance experience, and it probably wasn't the easiest song, but Richard's expertise made the entire process not only enjoyable but also a deeply meaningful part of our wedding preparation. The lessons brought us closer as a couple, and thanks to Richard's thoughtful teaching, our first dance turned out beautifully. Dancing confidently in front of 70+ guests (even in the Bali humidity!) was a testament to how much we improved with Richard's help since our first class. No one could tell how cringe we were when we first started unless I showed them our practice video. Our guests were blown away! We wholeheartedly recommend SF Dance Loft to anyone looking for dance lessons. Whether you're preparing for a wedding or simply want to try something new, this is the place to go! Thank you again for such an unforgettable experience.

Such a spacious dance studio! I believe there's about 3 studios in this location, one being the…read moremain studio when you enter. There's several class types for all genres (kpop, hip hop, popping, jazz funk, house) - for different levels! So many teachers to choose from, recently I've been taking Jepoy's Beg Hip Hop on Friday nights and they've been so fun! I plan to take others! Each class is $25 unless there's a special guest, and you can book the class online or do a drop in when you're there (They accept Venmo on site!) I typically book day of, but best to book in advance when it comes to special guests. I wish there were class packs of some sort because I would love to come more consistently. Parking is pretty easy on Fri nights, but I can't speak for the other days, as it is located in the city. They also have spring performance workshops, which I plan to do in the future! I'm excited to keep coming back!

Teacher - 5/5. Good vibes and taught with the essence of what a dancer should have…read moreStudents - 2/5. Too much talking and not respectful during instruction. Lacks class etiquette. I used to come a few years ago, and I recently started coming back. I was pleasantly surprised because the current batch of teachers is much better than it was before. I took Eddie Mina's class on 6/24/26, and I absolutely loved it. The vibes were great, the choreography was taught thoroughly, and Eddie is an excellent instructor. I'm only taking off one star because I wish students were more aware of dance class etiquette. I understand that dance classes are supposed to be fun, but constantly joking, talking, and being unfocused with your group of friends while the instructor is teaching is disrespectful (not only to the teacher, but also to everyone else who paid to be there and is trying to learn the choreography) It was distracting enough that it made me hesitate to come back to this instructor's class if his crowd of students continues to be like this. (I didn't experience this in Austin's class, so I think the crowd varies by the teacher) In LA, most dance studios and instructors emphasize class etiquette and remind students to stay quiet and focused while the teacher is demonstrating or explaining choreography. I think that really helps create a respectful learning environment for everyone. I hope City Dance Studio can consider reminding students about class etiquette at the beginning of class or by posting a simple reminder on Instagram. I genuinely enjoyed the instructor and would love to keep coming back but the student environment is the only thing keeping me from coming back.

We talked to Benjy and he was so incredibly nice and warm. We were sad that we had to missed the…read moreshow at the Moma but ended up slipping into the performance. It was truly phenomenal. The dancers were tall and incredibly fluid and beautiful. The performance was stunning and their gestures and movements were such a sight to see. I loved how close they got to us and every action was just gorgeous.

It feels like home!…read more It has been 7 years since I danced forrealsies and took a class. Growing up I was heavily involved in colorguard/winterguard where it was very contemporary/ballet technique focused. Since moving away for college and doing adult things, I forgot about my love for dance. Thank the dance angels I found Alonzo King LINES. I was twiddling my thumbs on class pass and found this spot and signed up for the Contemporary Fusion class with Jenelle. Love love loved it! Jenelle was the sweetest and grooviest instructor and she made all people of all experience feel welcomed. It was such a nice class to ease into dance. Will be coming back more regularly for the intermediate contemporary class and to keep up contemporary fusion with Jenelle!

This is a Beautiful studio! The minute you walk in the door your feel great energy. The owner…read moreDoree Clark is a very creative, wildly out of the box thinker! The place is absolutely great energy! You are going to love this little Gem! Have always wanted to take up dance and this place is just going to inspire us all!

Sounds like this is a great place for dance classes - but I go for their shows which are always…read morecreative, edgy and totally fun - and even kinda sexy. I honestly haven't seen any other shows/performances like this in Marin. Variety is the spice of life and I'm glad Stage Dor keeps doing what it's doing to entertain us!

Ed McClary of McClary Music is the go-to guy for music of all genres, for all occasions…read moreEd himself is a great musician who I have known and worked for over 25 years and I have to say he is one of the most professional, booking agent/contractors , I have ever known, he knows what he is doing when it comes to music on all levels, and he knows how to make happen for his clients, employing the best musicians, perfomers , he always nails it ! not mention just an all-around wonderful human being . Ed Mc Clary and McCary Music are AAA #1!

We had McClary Music take care of entertainment for our holiday/grand opening party. I couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience! The booking went smoothly, I was working with Jennie and she knew how stressed I was in planning such a huge event so she followed up with me frequently and was quick to answer all of my questions. She gave me a long list of various musicians, combos, groups and more to choose from, and worked with me on flexible scheduling and length of performance. The duo that played for our party were so lively and fun, everyone loved the music. I am so excited to work with McClary again in future events.

On a Tuesday night, the last thing I want to do is surround myself with high art and pretentious…read morepeople. I want to unwind. Last night, Carrie Fisher's show was a little like reading Entertainment Weekly on heavy doses of codeine (which happens to be her drug of choice). There was this warm relaxing glow to the whole evening, complete with complimentary wine after the show. Oh, and George Lucas was sitting three rows in front of me. As in, THE George Lucas. As in, "these are not the droids you are looking for" George Lucas. Debbie Reynolds was in the audience once again (she came for the first preview), and Fisher even "outed" her at one point, yelling "Right, mom?? RIGHT??". Perfection. The production is not a play as much as a loosely organized string of silly anecdotes about Hollywood and testimonials to addiction and its aftermath. You won't be able to discuss the actress's "layered performance" and the "subtle nuances" of the character's rites of passage. This show is not for culture snobs but for Americans hooked on reality tv and Flavor Flav. The next production at Berkeley Rep, Les Waters' TRAGEDY, will bring back your exploration of the futility of man's existence in a postmodern world. I'm sure it will be brilliant. But for now, I'll pour myself a drink and keep laughing.

I should have known what type of evening I was headed for when I saw four old women dressed in the…read moreRed Hat Society uniform - scarlet red sequent berets with head too toe matching ensembles probably purchased from QVC - enjoying the roast turkey special in the window at Cosmic diner. As I walked by thinking "that will be me one day" little did I know I was already one of them. I would run into this gaggle of elderly girl power again in the first mezzanine of Studio 54 for a preview performance of Carrie Fisher's one woman show Wishful Drinking. Now, you may ask, "why did you get a ticket to that, Kristen?" Good question, a one-woman show created and performed by the woman most famous for being chained to a blob while wearing a metal bikini normally would not be on my theatre to-see list, but I love solo performances. To carry an entire show solo, in my opinion, is the boldest act of theatrical courage I can witness and when one pops up I like to support the person who takes on the challenge. Highlights of this style have been Vanessa Redgrave in Year of Magical Thinking and the most memorable of them all Christopher Plummer in Barrymore. So where does a bipolar Princess Leia fit into the mix? I have to say she doesn't. If I was in Branson, MO with my fellow silver fox bus tour members I think I would have loved this show, or at least would have been giggly shocked by some of the references to drugs, gay men and the love life of Eddie Fisher. But I'm a New Yorker, please - we are sitting in Studio 54 the walls have more shocking stories. And as for opening the show with a charming - and odd - antidote about waking up next to a gay guy dead in your bed - hello I live in Chelsea I can hear more hard core gay stories during Musical Monday at Splash. Ms. Fisher is a snappy lady. I would love to have her as a guest at a dinner party because I bet she is magnificent with her spontaneous one-liners and jokes around a table, but she is not much of an actress - or she was having a manic episode on stage - I'm not sure which. I felt bad for the director because I can't imagine his instruction was pace, use your hands a lot and talk fast. Plus, did she choose the costumes? She kept making jokes about her weight and her looks - she looks like her Mother (Debbie Reynolds) with a hint of her Step-Mother (Connie Stevens) added on via plastic surgery - but she came out wearing silk pajamas and kicked off her shoes. You wear pajamas for comfort not for attractiveness, so don't make fun of yourself for not looking great. The delivery of the stories felt very stale and she forgot her accounts more then once blaming her early morning trip to the Today show as the reason (I would also blame whatever medication she obviously is on). There was some predictable interaction with the audience and a very predictable bit about a Princess Leia sex doll that looked more like an anime character to me, but I guess the point was made. The Red Hats loved the show laughing at all the bits and blushing at the mere mention of "gay". I suspect they stayed after to get pictures and autographs that I know Ms. Fisher happily obliged. I left vowing to never move to Florida, keep my plastic surgery to a minimum and if I ever end up marrying a man who leaves me for another man I will do the sensible thing and act like it never happened.

I grew up as a member of the Ethnic Arts Institute and the world class training has truly enriched…read moremy life. I use to dance and sing with the Hula and African programs, but I gained the greatest benefits from the performance arts part of it. I was very shy and not a very good public speaker. In fact, I had horrible stage fright. But, through the nourishment of this culturally rich program, I am able to travel and have meaningful and gratifying exchanges with people from all walks of life. Even at work, I am able to conduct meetings in front of large groups and to work as a liaison for my company. I would have never even applied for the position, if I had not acquired the self-confidence from this platform. It's hard to put into words what the program has done for my life. The instructor is just beautiful and her teaching style is unparalleled.

Judy's Bollywood and Bhangra dance class was a huge hit at our bachelorette party weekend! She…read moreplayed great music and joyfully and clearly taught us moves that were accessible and fun for everyone in our group. She is the best!

Judy is a very energetic and happy teacher. I love her enthusiasm and passion for Bangara and…read moreBollywood dancing. I took one of her free classes at Athleta on Sunday and loved it. We started with a quick warm up to loosen us up and then judy taught us a nice short routine. She broken down each count simply so we can all follow and then we practiced with music along the way. It was a great way to spend Sunday morning. At the end of the class we were performing a little short routine and had a lot of fun. Will have to check out one of her regular classes soon.