I live in the community, had children that have gone to this camp, both the regular camp and the…read moreDrama Academy. If you are considering having your kids attend, here are some things to think about. Participation of the Jr. Drama camp vs. the regular drama camp is not equal. However the Jr. Drama drama does not attend the camp for the full time period as the older kids. I think the Drama Academy itself is mainly for the older kids, with the younger being able to get a "taste" of being on stage so-to speak. Because the Jr. Drama does not attend the camp as long, it's cheaper for the younger kids. Thus the older kids are the stars of the show and the younger play extras (and let me tell you, are SOOOO cute on stage!) In my experience, the older kids treat the younger as stars in themselves. It's very family friendly! You also must know that this camp is run on the City of Los Angeles tax dollars, so if you are looking for a true drama experience with costumes, props, set design etc., you probably won't find it here. The money just isn't there. I know one year my son was there, we had an excellent parent that took over the sets, but for the most part, it will look a little lackluster. Course again, it's pretty cheap for a camp, and I don't think it's meant to be a professional drama program, rather just give kids interested a taste of putting on a production and how it works. Volunteers help make the production special. Cost: When my kids went, it was $400 for Jr. Drama which ran 3-4 weeks, and around $800 for the older kids which lasted about 8-10 weeks. About $100 per week, which includes, for the older kids, about 4 field trips to places like Disneyland, Hurricane Harbor, Magic Mountain, Knotts Berry Farm, Bowling, Movies etc.. Not very high for a summer camp that runs from 9am-4pm. So I would say it's VERY good pricing. It also includes, other than drama, daily activities for a child to participate in. I don't think you can find a camp or even a day care center for less than that with nearly as much to offer! We also got DVDs of the production which my children both still put on every once in awhile to laugh! To sum up, if you are looking for a professional Actors camp then this is NOT the place to go. They don't claim to be one, rather, just a fun place for your kids to get some more casual stage experience. After looking into a professional acting camp, there is no other camp that would have my child 5 days a week, 7 hours a day, including field trips, for the same low cost. All in all, Encino Drama Camp does give the older children stage experience, entertains the little ones, helps boost self-esteem, and helps to overcome the fear of speaking in public. I did not give this place 5 stars, and I would have if they could come up with better productions to give the kids to do. "High School Musical" two years in a row is... well... yuck. Although I would imagine some of the kids may have liked it, it's time to move on and let the kids experience more of the past greats. So don't hesitate! For those that don't care for drama, they also have a day camp that my daughter has been participating in since she was very young and loves it!

This is NOT a Review of the Children their Talent or their Efforts…read more Please heed my advise. As an Educator of Children in the Arts for more than 20 years; with a personal Resume that circles the globe, from small town, to Broadway Leading Credits. I joyfully went to see a dear friends darling daughter be in a Production. The Creative Director & Choreographer: Joanne Moser Executive Directors & Choreographers:Sandra Saad & Natalie Schetritt Co-Directors & Choreographers: Alex Cohen & Alyssa Scott Assistant Directors & Choreographers: Megan Glendinning & Alana Hollander Musical Arranger & Editor: Paul Moser Camp Directors: Arthur Chu & Bita Masjedi These people should be ashamed of themselves! These are strong words but VERY well deserved! 1. Participation should be as equal as possible. 2. STAR DRESSING ROOMS! 3. Posted Head Shots of the Stars but not the rest of the children? (a fuzzy group picture on another board?) 4. The term Creative Director... You ask an approx; 9 yr old to stand and deliver the Entire Song on an empty stage. 5. 7 choreography credits? No one DANCED! 6. Each child's parents paid USD$ 400.00 minimum for their children to take this 'Drama Camp'. Some of these children were on stage for LESS than 3 minutes! The show had a 7 PM curtain and a 15 minute intermission. Curtain came down at 8:30 PM. The 'Stars' got to be back stage and everyone else got to be in a different part of the building. These children were not given a 'stage experience' they were shown how small some people can be. Every one in the THEATRE is an Integral part of the show! There are no small parts just small minds, when the wrong people are in charge. These children deserved better! It was a good thing I had no child in this 'Drama Camp', they would have felt my wrath! I was sad to see so many parents that wanted the best for their children not getting it, and not knowing they had been duped by such hustler. Shame on the entire Production Staff! If you are looking for a Good & True theatre experience for your beloved Children GO ELSEWHERE. And RUN from this group! Only settle for the BEST for your children!

Beautiful space for live performances right on the CSUN campus…read more Staff was very nice and helpful Shuttles to and from the parking lots Can't wait to come back!

I will start by saying, I've attended shows at this venue a number of times and have highly enjoyed…read moremyself. A few weeks ago I went to a show that I was very excited about since last year. I spent money on the good seats up front (in this economy it was definitely a thought out purchase). My excited was out the door a few minutes in. They say explicitly at the start of each show that there are no phones allowed. Like I mentioned earlier, I've been to shows here before and have witness staff be quick to shut down anyone trying to take a picture or video. I really liked that about this venue because it allows for the audience to enjoy the show without any distractions. That was not the case this time around. Not long after the beginning of the show, phones started coming out. I though, "for sure someone will come tell them something soon". Spoiler: No one ever did, not once, the whole show. Other parties caught on that they would not be asked to stop so they joined in. I had 6 different phones going up and down in front of me the whole show. The most upsetting part for me was that staff did come into the area when guiding late comers to their seats. They saw the phones out and did nothing about it. I was so bummed by the end of the show to say the least. Now that I know the phone rule is no longer enforced I don't think I'll be back. I really liked that I could go to the Soraya and collectively experience a show in the moment without a sea of phones ruining the experience. However, that does not seem to be the case anymore.

I started dancing with JT since their opening. Their professionalism and dedication is beyond any…read moreother studio I have been to . They manage to follow a precise curriculum and making it enjoyable at the same time. I could not recommend them more. Your dancing journey will be amazing !!!

We started at JT Ballroom less than two years ago as beginners and love it. They have created a…read moregreat community. We have found dancing to be good exercise for the body and mind, an excellent couples activity. The teachers are skilled, they make the group classes fun ; the private lessons very instructive. Give it a try !

I've been wanting to try something new with the family, so I've been exploring fun spots around the…read moreLos Angeles area. I recently came across this beautiful place that's hosting Sunday Funday events all summer long, and it looks like such a special experience. Admission is $20 for a family of up to five, and the shows are designed for kids ages 0 to 8. They're fun, interactive, and super engaging, with the performers involving the children throughout the performance. It's such a lovely way to introduce the little ones to live Shakespeare theater in a playful, welcoming setting.

THINGS TO DO IN LA!…read more The Topanga Blues Festival was held at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, which is a beautiful outdoor venue. It's a legendary performing arts center & gardens on Topanga Canyon Blvd. The line up: Javier Matos (Acoustic Blues Master) Bernie Pearl & Friends (Legendary Blues Guitarist) and guest guitarist, Ray Bailey Nora Jean Bruso (famed Chicago Blues vocalist) Dennis Gruenling (world class harmonica virtuoso) Rod Piazza (Blues Harmonica Legend)

Very professional and great service. Wide selection of vocal…read moreand acting classes. The owner is polite and patient. Great value for your money and amazing time for your child!

From the owner: The Voices of the Heart Music and Acting Academy offers a musical program for children perform in a…read moreprofessional theatre. We also offer private lessons with professional award-winning coaches in singing, piano and guitar. We have two recitals every year. The academy wishes to develop the skills necessary our gifted students to take their natural talents to the next level. We are experts in musical theatre and work with agents in Los Angeles and Europe. It is our honor to teach children of all ages and backgrounds the joys of music and acting.

Needs people who actually care and know how to run a business. If i could provide 0 stars I would…read more They are disorganized, the owner is disinterested unhelpful and never around. When complaints, legitimate issues are brought to her they do nothing about it. During classes it's loud and filled with the siblings of people in classes running up and down the halls, orobnoxious parents babbling the entire time. It also needs a touch up and looks extremely sad and pathetic. We will be leaving this awful place soon. I'm sorry to anyone who send their kids her and thinks it's a legitimate or real dance studio. Again they ignore any issues, don't listen to parents at all, don't consider scheduleding when making decisions. This place is awful, needs new ownership; new management , and it needs to be fixed. Basically it needs to be run by people who actually care and felicia does not

This center is better for young children. They are nice, but it's been disorganized lately.read more

Overall, our experience with Blue Starz was just okay 2.5/3 at most…read more The staff is lovely--very kind, professional, and welcoming--but the value didn't feel aligned with the cost. My daughter attended the acting classes for a while, and ultimately it left something to be desired. Pros: * Friendly, professional staff. * Productions are nicely done * Makeup classes allowed * Clean facility * Convenient parking Cons: * Pricey for what's offered * No proper script book--only printed pages (my daughter now does theater elsewhere and receives full script books) * We never received any instructor feedback about our child's progress * Productions are extremely short--some felt only 15-20 minutes long. Family and friends would comment on why so short. * The fees to participate in the shows and ticket prices for the productions are high considering how brief the shows are I wasn't expecting Broadway level acting classes but did expect a bit more. In the end, it felt more like a money grab than a meaningful learning experience, so we decided to stop attending.

A kid from my daughter's daycare goes here for the Saturday morning class and loves it. We did a…read moretrial for ballet and hip hop on a Sunday morning but my daughter was a bit scared to do the class by herself. The staff was super nice and suggested we try a class where the parent could be in the room. We're going to try the Toluca lake location after this. But love this for my daughter!

Cannot reccomend Gilly the Clown enough. He's responsive, engaging, and went above and beyond to…read moremake my daughter's sixth birthday extra special. He agreed to squeeze in our party at the end of his day despite already having a packed schedule and went the extra mile communicating his ETA as he made his way from the complete opposite end of town to our house. He's so good with kids and has the incredible power to captivate them but also gently keep them in check during his show. I think every single kid at the party came out of the experience wanting to learn magic tricks. Cannot wait to hire him again in the future.

Gilly was amazing! We had full makeup Gilly come to our 18th bday bash for our daughter and her…read morefriends- he hung out with them for quite a while, did balloon animals, the 360 photobooth and so many photo ops. He's a natural and great with kids of all ages :)

HMI has a solid curriculum. With each week filled to immerse you into understanding the…read moresubconscious mind. With an open mind and a passion for understanding how the body and mind function. I was fascinated by the learnings. The program sets you up to graduate confidently knowing that you can achieve your career goals by implementing the instruction being taught at HMI. If you are considering a new career or would like to add on to the current list of accolades you can see that HMI has something different to offer. Thank you HMI for the journey and the stones I've been able to lay down to create my path in this beautiful life.

I was a student here. I am so glad I choose this school. They provide the best hypnotherapy program…read moreout there!