My two granddaughter have been dancing here for one year now and love it. If you're looking for a quality dance studio this is your place.

My step-daughter has been attending Dancemaker for the last 4-5 years. She started when she was just a toddler and my overall experience with the studio has gone from very positive to very negative. Overall, it's an uncomfortable environment where the owners are always yelling/arguing with each other right in front of the parents/kids. I also find it unacceptable the constant yelling that occurs between the owners towards the other teachers. My "1" star rating is based on the following: 1) Unprofessional behavior (yelling/arguing) between the owners. 2) Dirty Bathrooms with no paper towels. Cloth towels are provided, but the same towel is used daily by everyone. Surfaces are never disinfected such as benches, doorknobs, and handrails. 3) Chaos in every recital. Constant changes are rarely communicated. 4) Love the recital but tired of seeing the owner (Geoff) in every other number. I come to see the kids perform, not a 60-year-old man performing with teenage girls. 5) Covid-19 Epidemic: As all the schools, universities, gyms, bars, movie theaters and restaurants closed, owners choose to keep dance studio open putting our kid's safety at risk. When the city placed restrictions, the owner stated they were staying open and simply setting their own guidelines (not adhering to the CDC guidelines) to keep students safe. When the entire state shuts down, how can Dancemaker be the only exception? read more

My daughters enjoys this Balle and Tap Dance class. Friendly environment. I recommend it to other people.

Teachers are great with kids all ages! Teachers are highly experienced and at BROADWAY LEVEL! I have had fun watching my little girls learn and grow their dancing skills. I have nothing but great things to say about all staff and this includes the front desk staff who always greet you with a smile and ready to help. read more

I'm 29 years old. I haven't danced at this studio since I was 10 years old. And yet I still remember this studio with SO much fondness! I remember Geoff and Bernadette and there was a Christina and an April. The productions were amazing. I remember one year when we did a show called Ziggy and it was seriously so good!! Anyways, if I still lived around there, this is 100% where I would send my kids!! read more

Simply the best!! If you're on the fence, go for it. Best memories from my childhood. Were all here read more

My daughter has been dancing at Dancemaker since she was 3 years old. She is 11 now. We have had nothing but a positive experience at Dancemaker. Bernadette and Geoff are hands on and have the best interest of the student at heart. They are dedicated, loving and extremely supportive to the improvement of each child's advancement in dance . I highly recommend this dance studio for anyone who wants their child to learn, be safe and most importantly have fun! read more

Dedicated, talented and amazing staff!! Best dance studio around!! They even held virtual classes for all of their dancers (even alumni!!) during quarantine giving us all a chance to escape the harsh realities going on. Recommend 100%!! read more

Very friendly front desk staff and teachers. Very professional teachers with a wealth of dance experience. Friendly and respectful environment for dancers and their families. read more

My daughter attended dance and voice lessons for years with Geoff and Bernadette. I loved the classes with Bernadette however when it came time to take classes with Geoff it was not the same. Geoff told my daughter she was a waste a his time. When I confronted him and asked him to find something positive he could say to my daughter... nothing, I pulled my daughter out after the recital. When I called to pick up a copy of the recital I paid for he couldn't find one for me. Both Geoff and Bernadette are good dancers and could teach a lot to children. In my experience Geoff is more about himself than the kids. read more

I had the privilege of working with Geoff, Bernadette and the amazing students at Dancemaker for over 3 years until opportunities in my own career moved me across the country! While there, I not only appreciated the talent of the teachers and students, but even more awe inspiring at times was the work ethic I saw developed day in and day out in these kids! They set goals and would go above and beyond to achieve them all while supporting each other as a family unit amidst the inescapable competition that the industry can breed. Geoff and Bernadette really encourage a family atmosphere involving kids at all levels no matter their background.. bringing out the performer in everyone. I'm so proud of the time I spent with Dancemaker.. So proud of the students I had the privilege of working with, blessed to have worked with a fantastic teaching staff, and amazed at what the graduates continue to achieve beyond the studio! If you've been looking for a dance/acting/singing studio, look no further than Dancemaker.. You won't find better! read more

My Daughter Katherine loves Dancemakers. She is five years old and I can see her love for dance. Teacher Bernadette guides her with compassion, kindness and patience. I highly recommend this studio to anyone with a passion for dance. The staff is also very helpful in every way. Thank you very much Dancemakers. read more

Bernadette is very patient, nice. My 3 year old recently started doing ballet with her, and I am amazed at her patience, and how she quickly develops rapport with my daughter. She is also very accommodating. My daughter has classes on Tuesday, but in the event where our schedule has a conflict, Ms. Bernadette always accommodated us to join her other class on Saturday. Overall, very satisfied with my daughter's experience thus far, and I hope she gains more interest and keeps dancing~~~ read more

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My daughter started taking tap and jazz at Dancemaker a few months prior to the shelter in place mandate. Since the start she has enjoyed her time with her awesome teachers and newly made friends. With all the challenges of pandemic, Dancemaker has always prioritized the safety of the children. Regardless if class was being held indoors or outside, they performed temperature checks, mandated masks for all, had markings on the dance floor to allow for social distancing, and even provided hand sanitizer throughout class. Because of this, I have felt comfortable bringing my daughter to the studio every week. Dance has been the one constant for my daughter when most of her other social activities were taken away because of the pandemic. I am beyond grateful Bernadette and Dancemaker have gone to all lengths to be there for our kids. It's definitely the best studio around! read more

I graduated from Dancemaker 2 years ago and am currently attending college in Nevada. After my first ballet class at school, my instructor (who had never seen me dance) approached me and said, "I could tell within the first 5 minutes of class that you were quite an advanced dancer. You have really great technique. Whatever studio you came from definitely taught you well." I couldn't have agreed with her more because Dancemaker did teach me well! Geoff and Bernadette are wonderful. Not only did they teach me to dance, but inspired me to always work hard to reach my goals. I couldn't have asked for a better dance studio to grow up in. Thanks to Dancemaker I can walk into any audition and feel confident in myself and in my performing skills. I would recommend Dancemaker to anyone! It's a great environment with wonderful and skilled teachers. Any class taken at this studio is beneficial. I can't thank Dancemaker enough for helping me become the performer I am today! read more

Dancemaker is an outstanding performing arts school, with dedicated, caring directors, Geoff and Bernadette, who are also NY professionally-trained dancers, and with their dedicated, talented instructors and courteous staff. My four girls have been their students since they were toddlers and are students currently. They have learned different forms of dance, including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop, studied voice and musical theater. Some of my girls are members of dancemaker's performing group who perform at local Southern California venues, including Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags, LA County Fair, festivals, parades, and fundraisers. For their annual recitals, dancemaker produces spectacular, Broadway-style shows which showcase their students' dance, song, and acting talents in a variety of show numbers. I highly recommend dancemaker to anyone who wants to learn to dance, sing, act and to perform before live audiences. read more

Dancemaker is by far the best dance studio around! To see how much the teachers care for the dancers is so special! One thing I love the most is that dancemaker focuses on technique!! Bernadette and Geoff are amazing owners and focus on quality, producing amazing dancers and amazing recitals! read more

Need a dance studio? dancemaker is truly the best. The owners are amazing with the children from 3 to 23 years old. A happy client of Dancemaker for the past 8 yrs! My daughter's passion and love for dance is wonderful and I love that Dancemaker is like her second home 4 days a week. Ms.Bernadette and Mr.Geoffrey are two wonderful, loving, caring, talented dance teachers and owners. They both put the children first! The whole staff is talented. My child has not only learned tap, jazz, ballet, tumbling, and voice but she has gained confidence. My shy little girl can now get up in front of her class and give a presentation. THANK YOU DANCEMAKER STAFF FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND! One grateful mom read more

As the saying goes, perception is reality. My review is the perception and resulting reality of a five year client of Dancemaker. Dancemaker has given my daughter not only lessons in technique and an outlet for her creativity, but has allowed her to find a passion. She has gained confidence evident in her posture, her communication and her character. My daughter attends classes five days a week for a minimum of three hours a day. She is challenged, supported and encouraged in every interaction. We will always be grateful for everything Dancemaker has given our daughter! read more

Dancemaker is a great place to build your stage presence, work ethic and relationships with others. This studio has taught me endless amounts of life lessons, and has made me the person I am today. I am often told in job interviews, I have very great interview skills for my age (19) due to the lessons I was taught at the studio. Dancemaker is a great place to improve your dance and vocal technique! I know if my son or daughter in the future wanted to dance, I would send them here without a doubt. The memories i've attained here are irreplaceable read more

Love, love, love Dancemaker! My daughter has been dancing here since she was three, and she's about to turn eleven! I couldn't have asked for a better dance studio to show her what it means to have dedication, determination and passion. Every year she evolves into a better dancer, and this is all thanks to the great teaching staff. The annual dance recitals are amazing and every year they get better. They offer a great variety of dance classes. Believe me, this is the dance studio you have been looking for! read more

My daughter has been at Dancemaker since she was 4 years old. We were referred to the studio by a former dancer there. At the age of three my daughter did a year of parks and recreation dancing ballet and tap. She instantly loved it. I knew we needed a studio at that point. We came in and met Ms. Bernadette. She was very kind and friendly to us. She needed to evaluate my daughter in a class to see where would be best for her. We did just that and we were placed into a combo Tap/Ballet class. My daughter truly loved it. She could not wait til Saturday morning to come around. My daughter also played softball at the same time. Liliana asked me can I take more classes at the dance studio and I said then you have to give up playing softball and she said done. As the years have gone by she has added more and more classes. She was the first 12 year old to ever make the Performing group. This also meant she would get the opportunity to take classes with Geoff like all the big kids and she could not wait. She has learned so much as has grown as person. As stepping stones goes, the studio teaches children all aspects for dance, theater & singing. This has been her home for the past 13 years. We are very grateful for everything she has learned over the years. Thank you Geoff and Bernadette for all the years and wonderful memories. Mitzi C. read more

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Dancemaker is an amazing dance studio run by wonderful & talented people. My daughters have taken dance lessons for 7 years at Dancemaker and their abilities and confidence have grown so much. Geoff and Bernadette care so much for the dancers and work hard to get them to do their best. My family is so grateful for their dedication to their business. read more

I grew up at Dancemaker, it was my second home. Because of Geoff and Bernadette Casio I was very well prepared for a career as a dancer and singer. Dancemaker training was the foundation that helped me fulfill my dream of performing on Broadway in New York City not once, but twice. Now, I am having a little girl myself, and wish a place like this was nearby to teach my daughter all they taught me, not just as an artist, but as a human being. I will always have a place in my heart for Geoff, Bernadette and my Dancemaker family. read more

Dancemaker...where to start. They have everything here from dancing to acting, they truly are amazing. I first went to Dancemaker when I was only 4 and even from then I knew I was part of something great. Dancemaker isn't just for dance classes, at the end of the year the studio puts on a Broadway style show that is enticing, interesting , and spectacular. This studio is the place to be and I am honored to be a part of it. read more

I've been working with the owners of Dancemaker on a professional basis for over 20 years, and they have now become friends. Their teaching staff is always professional, and put the needs of the children first. It's a guarantee your child will learn the fundamentals of the dance of their choice, and along the way build poise and self confidence. They offer all styles of dance, produce an annual recital, and have a performing group as well. Many studio's focus on an age group, and ultimately your child grows out of their studio. NOT the case here, he or she will grow from a toddler to a young adult dancing their way through life. Call them today! read more

Best dance studio around! The owners take dance technique, choreography and dediction to the art very seriously. Amazing classes for every age and skill level. Their productions are fantastic and the students have a blast! read more

Dancemaker is the whole package! Great dancing, singing and acting instructors! Kids can start as toddlers, and stay with the studio right up through high school. It speaks to the nature of the owners when so many graduates come back to teach. The kids just don't want to leave. But leave they do....to pursue college majors in dance and musical theatre. One past student has even been on Broadway! Dancemaker will teach and nurture your children, help them gain confidence, and let them have fun, all at the same time! read more

My Daughter started Dancemaker at the age of 5 and continued there thru the age of 13. Geoff and Bernadette are Amazing! Their patience to teach kids about dance, discipline and the arts is commendable. What I liked most was that they show them to enjoy the art of dance, its not competitive and will still prepare them for whatever they want to do in the future. I was sad when my daughter chose to dance in HS for the Song Team and leave Dancemaker, I truly believe that what she learned there had a lot to do with her dedication to dance today. She always talks about how great Geoff and Bernadette are. I now have my granddaughter going to Dancemaker and cant wait to see her grow. read more

From all the other dance classes I have been apart of, this one by far is the worst. The instructor is all about his own claim to fame. It's extremely corny and most of the parents are so over it. He always has favorites, which is unfair to all the other dancers. He dances way too provocative with some of these young girls, which in my opinion is very inappropriate. It's too expensive and not worth the time and effort just to boost his ego. read more

Best dance studio around! The owners take dance technique, choreography and dedication to the art very seriously. Amazing classes for every age and skill level. Their productions are fantastic and the students have a blast! read more