The Bankhead Theater in Livermore lit up with a John Coltrane Tribute last evening…read more We were so pleased to secure tickets to this once in a lifetime event. The small Theater was sold out...mostly old folks, but peppered with young folks, and school age music students. Brandford Marcella's from the famed music family, and his Band filled the room with an hour and a half (with an encore) of Coltrain's early revolutionary works. The auditorium was on fire. Loved Marcella's opening ...* Livermore...Who knew!* Marcella's blew a fine Saxophone as they wove this high energy tale. Joey Calderazzo on Piano was a truly amazing player. Eric Reeves on the Base skillfully brought depth to the music. Justin Faulkner on Drums was powerful, and last, but clearly not least was Dianne Reeves and her pitch perfect vocals. This beautifully crafted Coltrane Tribute will have a place in my heart forever.

I attended the production of a Midnight Summers Dream, performed by the CYT Tri-Valley at the…read more auditorium. The medium size theater is quant and cozy and not a bad seat in the house. The seats weren't the comfiest. When entering the theater there is a small concession area to the right for snacks, beverages, and alcoholic drinks. There's an array of beautiful displayed paintings in the lobby and wrapped around the lobby from the California Watercolor Association. There's a coat check, bathrooms, and wheelchair access. There's an array of performances offered to suit your artistic taste.

After 12 incredible years of being part of this family in many aspects, I can honestly say it is a…read moreplace like no other . The owners are the sweetest guys and truly care for each and every student. They are great communicators and the admin process is simple and organized. The studio is safe to drop off your kids for hours on end , the kids will make everlasting friendships & learn valuable life lessons. My daughter has loved all her teachers and valued their expectations and standards to make her the best she can be. She thrived in the classroom due to her time management skills, juggling her education and Dance. I would highly reccomend trying the summer classes if you don't know where to start. There is a class/ level for everyone to shine and JUST DANCE!!

We love Triple Threat Performance! The customer service was quick and helpful. They got us set up…read moreright away. The instructors are awesome, and my girls absolutely love them. There are plenty of class options to choose from, and the price point is super reasonable. Highly recommend!

TVYPA is an amazing program for young people that want to perform in a variety of different…read moremusicals. I've been to several different shows and always have been highly entertained, and impressed with how the director Brian has worked with these kids to help show them how to perform on stage.

TVYPA is a blessing to the families of young children in the Tri-Valley East Bay Area. We have…read moreknown the Director Brian for a few years now. He is really passionate about drama and high performance. Since he is a full-time Elementary school teacher, he really knows how to get the best out of these kids. He has a team of excellent choreographers and directors working with him. Their whole team works really hard and the result is a phenomenal production. Drama improves a child's self-confidence in public speaking and provides a great platform for team work. After every performance we are totally awed by the enthusiasm and perfection of the whole team. The only negative I would say is that we are spoilt with TVYPA and would have a tough time doing drama with any other company.

Great service . I love my kid going here . Awesome experience. Would definitely recommendread more

GPA is the community theatre group of my dreams, except it's REAL!! We were fortunate enough to…read morelearn of GPA just days after moving to the Tri Valley, and it quickly became our home away from home. Since GPA welcomes performers of all ages, we've had the amazing experience of parents and children learning and growing and performing alongside each other. The journey of doing theatre together with my kids has been transformational for my daughters and for me (a kid at heart). I can't say enough about the love and talent the excellent coaching staff pours into their productions. Every kid (and adult) is raised up and helped to grow, not only as performers but as HUMAN BEINGS. I see the strength and confidence earned at GPA pouring out of my kids at school and at home as well as on stage. Thank you, GPA, for giving my family the safest place to become the best versions of ourselves!

We had a few bumps early on at Tiffany's, but particularly in the past few months there have been…read moremany positive changes here that have us very excited again about our daughter being a dancer here. Tiffany and Vanessa and co. deserve real praise for have been very responsive to our and our daughter's needs, for instance in working to boost enrollment in a class time that originally didn't have enough students to be offered. Tiffany even took time to respond personally to the few hiccups we had early on, which I was very impressed with considering how much she's got going on as a dancer and multiple business owner. The staff at the Livermore location are friendly and very hard-working, and we love that Tiffany's does go above and beyond in giving their dancers opportunities to perform on stage. They do a great job keeping the dance events organized and running smooth and on time, which is really commendable given there are scores of excited and nervous kids and parents running around like mad! Most importantly, Tiffany's staff have been making sure that there are as few distractions as possible taking away from what we really want, which is for our daughter to have positive, character-building interactions with the gifted dance instructors at Tiffany's. These are what keep her (and her parents) excited to come back to class here every week.

This review is a long time coming, and it's coming from a place of frustration and loss…read more We started out at the Pleasanton studio in August of 2017. My daughter performed with the company from 2018-2021 at the Fremont and Livermore studios. The issues and problems that we ran into are still spilling over to my daughter's dancing. The teacher turnover is RIDICULOUS. Teachers come and go so often there, and it throws the dancers off. During the 2020-2021 competition season, in one month, we went through 3, yes THREE teachers. There is absolutely no consistency. There is absolutely no technique taught there. TDA spits our choreography and does not teach terminology, proper turnout, etc, etc, ETC!!!!! It's all recycled routines year, after year, after year. There is no originality whatsoever. My daughter went to dance competitions and conventions and she was lost when it came to basic terminology, and basic steps. We spent thousands of dollars with them, and looking back; what a waste! Miss Tiffany does not care at all. We mostly danced at Fremont, and I never, ever once saw her visit the studio. We danced at one competition and when Fremont studio was up, she walked out. Yes, she walked out and didn't watch our girls dance. We danced with her for years, and she wouldn't be able to pick my kid out of a lineup. Ms. Robbie who is the TDA Company director is great. I actually really, really like her and think she is fabulous. She was always really kind, fair, and accommodating for me and my daughter. Looking back, on our experiences there, we are blessed that we met such amazing girls. My daughter calls most of them her bff's and I'm so grateful for that. Even better, they still dance together at another studio. If you are looking for a recreational dance only place for your kids to have fun, go for it. If you are looking for a studio that will teach your kid PROPERLY, I suggest going somewhere else.

MC Anthony + DJ / Photo Booth / Lighting = PURE MAGIC…read more When we booked this team for an over the top 8th grade dance party, I said (only half-joking): "I'm looking for ultimate bar-mitzvah-level energy -- the kind that gets every kid dancing, laughing, and begging for just one more song." They didn't just meet that vision -- they blew past it. From the moment the music started, the entire space was transformed. The lighting alone turned a basic banquet room into a full-on club -- festive, electric, and instantly exciting. The photo booth added nonstop silliness and memories, and the kids LOVED it. But the real star of the night was MC Anthony. He is not just an MC -- he's a hype man, a game-show host, a magician, and a kid-whisperer all rolled into one. He had games, contests, call-and-response moments, and the kind of inclusive energy that makes every kid feel comfortable jumping in. Everyone was on the dance floor. Laughing. Moving. Taking risks. Living their best middle-school lives. He somehow managed to: * break the ice instantly * keep energy high for the entire event * make shy kids feel confident * and create a vibe where no one wanted to leave the dance floor If you're looking for a DJ team that doesn't just play music, but creates joy, connection, and unforgettable moments, stop searching. MC Anthony and this team are all that -- and then some. I would book them again in a heartbeat.

Great news! You found the best entertainment group for your event. The challenge: whether or not…read moreGatsby will be available given the demand. Our bat mitzvah party was second to none. Over 150+ attendees... and everyone burned over 1,000 calories ripping up the dance floor. We had a terrific plan for the evening... and even when things got a little off track (one of the waitstaff fainted in the kitchen -- fortunately, they were ok)... Adam and the crew were able to course correct realtime. We are already trying to place a hold on a night 3 years out for Gatsby so we can run it back with our younger daughter! Mazel!! :)

A nice production of Hamlet, but an unreliable venue at Darcie Kent Vineyard. Food was advertised…read more Hey, come for dinner! No dinner. We watched Hamlet on empty stomachs. Certainly not the fault of the actors, but the venue relationship is very disappointing.

This is the last season our beloved Livermore Shakespeare Festival is playing at the Concannon…read moreWinery (they may move to Wente or Las Positas CC next year). We usually go once every year and it's the highlight of our summer - my wife always calls early and books us front row tickets, so there's no barrier between us and the action! Last night we got the grandparents to come a little earlier to babysit our girls and started the evening off with wine and appetizers at the Underdog Wine Bar (that's a different review!), then strolled over to the Victorian house that serves as the backdrop to all LSF plays, extra layers of clothing in tow to tug on the as the evening got progressively cooler. The play - Much Ado About Nothing - was superb, though some lines were flubbed (it was opening night, after all). The actors engaged the audience and walked off-stage into the crowd a lot (which I like). Jennifer Le Blanc and Ryan Tasker in the lead roles of Beatrice and Benedick were superlative, and the others held up their end of the bargain as well. My pet peeve showed up again, which was audience members not following along with the plot and loudly asking lots of questions (READ the synopsis in the program if you don't know the story!). Other than that, another magical evening for the missus and I. We can't wait to be back next month for Pride & Prejudice!

We've been with the Valley dance theater for 3 years now and we love it…read more My 5 year old is confident and always eager to learn more with her teachers. She's been in the Nutcracker every year and looks forward to it every holiday season. My only set back is with younger classes, if there's a time where a child or a group of children are acting out/not participating it's really hard on a solo teacher. So proper discipline and redirection can be hard... but overall we are still very pleased with this company and will continue to return.

I know ... community theater ... but if you take the family and make it a Holiday treat ... there…read moreis something very special about what goes on at The Bankhead Theater every December. "The Nutcracker" is a memorable story that children 2-92 years can enjoy year after year. The Livermore production is made up of a group of talented performers from our community who take their efforts very seriously. You can tell from the production value that they have spent many hours honing their craft and it shows in every performance. This is not a casual display but a full two hours of ballet, humorous asides, dazzling costumes and of course - the wonderful music. I'm probably posting this too late for you to enjoy this year's production ... but if the economic downturn continues another year ... consider "The Nutcracker" for a grand family outing in 2010.

I reached out to music time to find out about music lessons for my 6 year old. I got an enrollment…read moreform to fill online and immediately I was in their system. They offered me a trial class which went great. My son is now enrolled in a piano lesson with Tom and has attended 2 classes already. He absolutely loves it already and shows great interests in learning piano. The enrollment is a breeze and environment very welcoming.

Fun and inviting music studio that provides lesson for All types of instruments as well as ages. I…read morecould not recommend a better place to take music lessons from. Super friendly as well as knowledgeable. Look no further when looking for a place for yourself or your child. A+++