Both of my daughters along with several of their friends danced in The Nutcracker last year and it…read morewas truly an amazing experience for them and all of us moms! The production was beautiful, the costumes were stunning, and the instructors created such a supportive and inspiring environment. It was not just about learning choreography; the girls built confidence, discipline, and friendships that will last far beyond the stage. My older daughter loved it so much that she went on to take their Summer Intensive classes for all four weeks and she absolutely thrived. She came out a stronger, more poised dancer with an even deeper love for ballet, putting her other activities to the side. We have now enrolled in the academy, and she could not wait to get there yesterday getting dressed three hours early. We are so grateful for the dedication and passion the GSBA team pours into every detail. Highly recommend!

Golden State is the real deal when it comes to ballet training. Our daughter has been so happy with…read morethe high-level instruction.

6/4/15: Week 2 of hula... i love it! Our instructor is amazing -- she teaches in a way where we…read morequickly catch on and learn them. - She corrects our postures, adjusts our hands, feet, etc. Hula looks/seems easy.. but let me tell you its a workout!!! - i should just cancel my gym membership and come to class everyday. The beat/sound of Hawaiian music is so relaxing and exciting. I hope to excel in hula and one day have my own solo performance ha!

As a performance troupe, I'm sure they are great. As a halau, they're so-so. If you're somebody…read morelooking for a hula school, how well you'll do here ultimately depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking to play Hawaiian dress-up and learn modern hulas that are literally always love songs, then go for it! There are plenty of women who love this aspect of Makani and embrace it. If you're searching for a school with cultural depth and variety, this may not be the place for you. I was there for 7 months before I got frustrated with the monotony. Some women were extremely friendly and wonderful human beings. Some women seem to be in it for the beauty, drama, gossip, and all those extremely feminine aspects of hula that seem to be more reflective of a modern, American halau. At first you're given some cool assignments to help you learn about culture, but eventually that is all tossed aside and you learn to look and feel more like the caricatures on Hawaiian posters instead of seriously tough hula dancers. It wasn't terribly physically stimulating either because you probably won't learn kahiko for a long time if ever, and god forbid you get on Laka's bad side, you'll never come back from it. I know many women love it, but for others like myself, it's an artificial environment where focus on competition bragging rights, favoritism, and beautification run rampant.

Mary is a great teacher. She knows dance, has a great personality and ability to teach. She's fun…read moreto work with and one learns quickly under her guidance.

Mary Manzella was a wonderful dance teacher for 1st time wedding dance for couples who have not…read moredone partner dancing before. I was referred by another friend who had their wedding a month ago. My wedding date was two weeks before the date. Mary was able to help us prepare us a first dance for us in two weeks. It was intensive training but my partner and I made it through. Mary did suggest that if you do a first wedding dance is to preplan at least 2 to 3 months ahead before the date of your wedding. Don't fret Mary was so patient with us. She is pretty good at getting back with the phone calls the same day if you are interested in hiring her as your dance teacher for your wedding. I would highly recommend her.

Absolutely recommend taking class with Danika Bates, she made bartending learning experience easy…read moreand comfortable. From setting up bar to pouring and memorizing drinks, Danika teachings create bold confidence behind the bar. Now Im an official Bartender!!!

Cool little venue. Danika was the best teacher. She was so patient and so thorough. Knows…read moreeverything about everything I felt like. Wish I had more teachers like her. Dope school all around.

Another fun/intense 5am class with Big Mike....always keeping it cool during "Golden Glove" high…read moreachiever time....

I was honestly intimidated before my first class, but from the moment I walked in, Xplicit Fitness…read morewas incredibly welcoming. It's small enough that you actually get the attention you need--coaches correct your form, help you modify exercises for physical issues, and really make sure you're doing things safely and effectively. They were also amazing with my daughter--so encouraging and supportive--and even my husband came to a class. It was such a great workout that he felt it for days. I love the early morning classes because I can get an intense workout done before work, which makes it so much easier to stay consistent. The classes are fast-moving, challenging, and before you know it, you're almost done with a truly kick-ass workout. Highly recommend.

My daughter grows so much from taking classes at Gemstone, she loves it so much and I can tell…read moreshe's stronger, more brave and confident. Thank you for all amazing coaches!

My daughter has been at Gemstone for a little over a year now and we have absolutely loved it. They…read moreoffer such an amazing variety of programs to fit all age groups. We love the extra classes they offer and showcases to help my little one feel loved and special.

We toured this facility and there is no way I would send my child here…read more The classrooms are a big box, no fresh air, no windows, no sunlight, and the smell ... I know every preschool and daycare has sick kids but this place just screams germs! They said like 20 kids in the classroom, that's a lot!Maybe it was the timing, the kids were just waking up, but they just looked depressed & unhappy. The outdoor space is across the parking lot which seems very unsafe for toddlers and it had no toys to play with. They are very proud of their chef who cooks vegan meals... but even that seems depressing after seeing and smelling the interior of this building. I highly recommend searching around for a better preschool where your child will be happy, get some vitamin d and fresh air!

Our son attended Little Sprouts Mission Gorge from 10/19 to around 07/21. My wife and I were…read moreinitially impressed with their thoughtful website; cleanliness; and informativeness. And we were intrigued by their teaching philosophy too. There are many questionable, quite lengthy, five star reviews that cover the aforementioned statement. So, I will not state the obvious. Now for the cons. please don't take this personally LS. So, there was this we are in charge here sort of attitude made evident by their many policies, and demeanor when you bring up an issue. At times the atmosphere was inappropriately tense for a daycare. I am not sure what was going on at these times. But, there was some sort of apparent drama. But, I must say the teachers at little sprouts were among the best and unfortunately the worst. Practically all of them were great, except for Ms. Hope. I usually don't name names, but in this case I will. I feel the need to, but I will leave it for you to decide. So, why so many stars? My review is on the things you would expect, like safety. Your child will be safe and treated well. For that reason, coupled with the many great kids my son met, and not to mention their terrific parents is why I kept him in for as long as I did. Mediocre at best!

Do this place actually want customers? If so, I would suggest that they not be condescending and…read moresnarky in their responses to legitimate queries. I tried to call this place because I had some questions about pricing and registration. No answer, no voice mail, so I sent them an email. They then replied to my email with pasting material from their web site in the email. Yes, thank you, I read that already. I should have just left it there, but I wrote back saying that it would be just be easier if someone could give me a call. No call. I wrote back again asking about one class in a particular and I also asked whether they have free trial lessons. Their response: "I am sorry but that is not the way we work. But, if you ever find a free teacher let us know." Have a look around at other language schools, dance schools, ZUMBA places, etc. many businesses will offer you a chance to test out their classes for free to get a feel for fit. And why do they do this? Because generally what they offer is excellent, so people will come back. Completely unprofessional and disinterested in obtaining new customers. Keep looking, folks!

I have been taking Spanish Classes from Nora for 3 years now and she is amazing teacher/friend. She…read moreis really passionate about teaching for and also she is a yoga teacher which is awesome!