We love, love, love Stagelight for so many different reasons. My daughter started Musical Theater…read moreSinging and Dance about 1.5 years ago when she was 4.5 and has really stuck with it; and this studio is magnificent. 1. Ms. Lindsey is THE best. She teaches the dance portion and has so much energy, enthusiasm, silliness - she makes dancing technique so accessible to this age, which quite honestly is a bit more harder to captivate since their attention is all over the place. 2. The price/schedules is so amazing. It fits what we need and there are so many class options - including acting, dancing, singing. There's just a lot more than a dance studio..so if my daughter were interested in improv/acting later, then she can easily switch to that or use a makeup token to check it out. 3. The productions and how they showcase their students on stage is genuinely such a huge effort and I'm amazed at how they can do this for hundreds of students across 3 shows - we love it and my daughter has a blast on the big stage, with the stage makeup and showing off their skills. And we also love how the costumes are stage/age appropriate - which honestly is something I've noticed in other dance companies I don't love. Cannot say enough great things about Stagelight. We love it and you will, too!

The "studios" are very crammed. They tried to put too many kids in one session with only 1…read moreinstructor. This arrangement may work for older kids who are able to listen and pay attention but definitely not good for the 4-6yo groups. Most of the kids were all over the place, talking, playing, distracting others and it was very hard for the instructor to control so many little ones and still try to teach. I don't recommend for very young children.

After moving to Anaheim Hills, we found the distance to be quite daunting having to drive back and…read moreforth to our former studio so often each day. Therefore, we needed to find a local studio that would meet the needs of our family. At Dance Star, you don't just get quality dance instruction. DSAPA provides a well-rounded curriculum that benefits all. To break it down for those on Yelp looking for a quick answer: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Instruction: The instructors and director provide an approach to teaching dance that respects both the age and individual needs of each dancer. You will not have a dancer promote levels, just to push them along to make room for new kids. The instructors guide and evaluate your child's learning and progress consistently - they communicate about their growth, strengths and areas of needed improvement. At DSAPA, if your child is looking for just a fun time, there are classes for that. If your child is working towards making a school dance/song team, there are definitely classes that will help with that. If your child aspires to compete - there are classes for that, too! At DSAPA, the focus is that the program fits your child, not that your child should fit the program. Nurturing Environment: Sarah Lemmon, the director, oversees all - she ensures your child's safety and well-being. She is present and involved. She truly loves her students and you can see this through her interactions with the families at the studio. Her instructors also demonstrate such genuine concern and care for your child. Miss Jessica and Miss Bianca absolutely make sure my daughter feels supported and loved. Miss Mackenzie is super supportive and moves heaven and Earth to be with her dancers when they hit the stage. Communication: The director, Sarah Lemmon, is on top of communication - which is GREAT!!! Her staff, especially Miss Abby, is definintly on top of things. It's awesome to not have to wait until the next class to speak to my kids' instructors. Also, I don't have to leave a message and cross my fingers that somebody will get back to me. Tuition/Fees: The tuition at DSAPA is comparable to local studios. While you may find less expensive rates at other studios, I can attest that the difference is made up in other ways. Other studios may charge less for tuition, however they will markup fees for showcases, performances, competitions and costumes. If you truly breakdown costs, DSAPA isn't more expensive than others. ** I read a negative post here about a financial situation during COVID - I am completely in disagreement with that post. Sarah Lemmon, despite her business taking a hit, decreased charges for tuition and fees while other studios charged full price for classes. Sarah knew that the quality of classes and level of engagement that dancers got via Zoom did not compare to that of in-person classes, so she decreased tuition rates. Now, that is truly indicative of a director who cares about her families and students. ALL policies regarding refunds are clearly stated numerous times when enrolling. Parents sign off on this, therefore the negative review is not DSAPA's error. Just stating a fact. Classes can fill up, so I advise not waiting to the last minute to sign up. Overall, if you're a picky mother looking for quality instruction that your kids will learn from...DSAPA is completely worth trying out. If you don't like it - you won't be given a hard time. DSAPA cares about your child's growth and happiness...they support whatever decision you make for your children. No pressure at this studio!!!

Yelp says 5 stars is "great" but my opinion of DSAPA is more like wonderful! My daughter has been…read moredancing there for the past year and has made great bonds with girls on her team, with her different dance teachers, and with the owner herself. Even though the studio is large in numbers, it feels like a big family because Sarah (the owner) sets such a positive tone with everyone. My daughter is thriving and it's such a joy to see how much fun she's having and how much she has grown in her dance skills this past year. I can't recommend this studio enough!

I am so happy Tutu School opened in Yorba Linda! Before…read moretaking my daughter to Tutu School we tried another dance studio and it was chaos to say the least. My daughter is 2 and absolutely loves the classes she takes here. All of the teachers are very patient with the girls, but Bri is hands down a pro. She makes the classes so fun and puts together a very age appropriate ballet class that allows the girls to learn ballet while also having fun as a group and growing individually. I know it's not easy to work with girls this young of an age especially in front of their mothers! I definitely recommend tutu school and recommend trying the teachers to find your fit!

My daughter enjoyed her classes here with Miss Liane. She is really patient with the kids. Because…read morethe room is very small, I did not like when there were too many kids in the class as it made it a bit cramped some days. My daughter eventually lost interest because she just wanted to play and socialize with the other kids, not necessarily pay attention or dance. We went on to do other activities but I still very much recommend Tutu School. It was ballet but also taught the kids to clean-up, take turns, etc. all the great things toddlers need to learn in an extra-curricular activity. Maybe one day my daughter will decide she wants to do ballet again, then I will bring her right back here!

Words cannot describe what a great dance teacher and person Kathy is. (But I'm going to try!) I am…read morenot an easy person to work with but Kathy was delightful, professional and truly an artist in her craft. She choreographed an amazing first time dance for our wedding in a believe 6-9 weeks. It included the foxtrot, swing and cha cha. Kathy has the biggest heart for her students and really spends the time with both partners. She was open to ideas and exceeded my expectations for our number. It was amazing! You will not regret going with Kathy!

I knew I had to contact Kathy for private dance lessons after reading her amazing reviews! For…read moresomeone like me who has never learned how to dance, I was nervous, but she assured my fiance and I that we had plenty of time to learn how to dance before our wedding day (coming up in March 2020). After our first lesson with her yesterday, we were confident and knew that she was the perfect dance teacher for us! We are so excited to continue to learn from her, and show off our elegant and sophisticated first dance to our family and friends on our wedding day!

Fantastic Bhangra Classes for Kids!…read more My child loves the Bhangra classes with Daman! His genuine passion and energy make every session engaging learning sessions. He connects wonderfully with the kids, showing incredible patience and ensuring everyone understands the movements. The atmosphere is welcoming, encouraging creativity and confidence. Daman teaches authentic Bhangra steps in tune with the classical beats, which my boys love. They have learned so much because they enjoy going to his class. He simplifies complex steps, making the classes perfect for beginners. Highly recommend for a fun and authentic Bhangra classes for your kids.

I hired Blitz Bhangra Academy to perform at my wedding and they truly delivered! To give context, I…read morewas a Vietnamese bride marrying into a Punjabi family. Daman, the owner, was a great communicator. He replied to all my texts and scheduled phone calls with me to make sure we were on the same page. The dance team was amazing! Everyone at my wedding loved the performance and it really got the party started. I would highly recommend working with Daman and Blitz Bhangra Academy.

My son, Leo has been studied three years at this school. The teachers and staffs are…read morewonderful--they take excellent care of the kids and are incredibly dedicated to teaching. The principal is also very attentive to the children and is always open to hearing from parents. I also appreciate the variety of extracurriculars offered, like Karate and ballet, which are so convenient. My son used to be quite shy and didn't interact much, but now he's much more confident and has made many friends. Even though he's moved on to a different school for Kindergarten, he still talks about his old teachers and continues to take piano lessons at the school on Saturdays. I highly recommend this school; it's been a great experience for us.

My daughter has been attending The Learning Spot since she was 3, she's about to be 5!! This…read moredaycare, has been such a blessing!!! Our transition from being a stay at home mom/kid to a full time mom/attendee has been a breeze thanks to the staff! My daughter has learned so much and is always encouraged to still be a toddler before joining a school. The facility is always clean and very kid friendly. The staff is engaging and really listens to any concerns or questions I might have. The director Mrs. Maria has a special place in my heart, she has really been there for not just my daughter, but the family!!! In 2023 I was diagnosed with cancer, and she was the first to ask "what can we do to help?". She along with then staff helped so much, just by giving my peace of mind that my daughter was in good hands while I underwent treatment. Thank goodness I'm better, and the staff is always so supportive. Still asking " how are you mom?". Another great thing about the facility is that they offer extracurricular activities, ballet, dance, piano, tumbling and etc. Over all this is the place to bring your children Annnnnnd the price is affordable!

I completely recommend Joel to mix your music. He mixed 5-6 songs together for our Wedding surprise…read moresong and he did such a great Job. He followed thru on when the completion date and provided a quality product . We're so happy with it. 100 % recommend!

Joel was able to choreograph a beautiful waltz only one month before my daughter's quinceañera! He…read morewas at the party and thank god he was because he helped us adjust few issues we had been having with the dress. He was at every practice and he also made sure he went to the venue so we could practice before the party. Thank you Joel for making Mia's waltz so beautiful!

Can't recommend Rem enough for your next event. Rem worked with us for our son's 9th birthday…read moreparty. We had a few things prepared, but were concerned about everyone enjoying their time. Rem provided a Spotify playlist prior to the event to allow us to inspect the songs and request others. At the party, the DJ booth really brought life to the party and was a great buffer between activites and mealtime. Also the added convenience of being able to make announcements over his mic proved much more effective over yelling at our guests at the top of our lungs to get their attention..lol.. We collabed on playing a "Hot Potato" type game with the kids for a prize, and all in all, I can't thank him enough for the awesome time everyone had. I will seek him out for all of our celebrations and events, moving forward.

Dj REMix is amazing! I hired him to Dj my Birthday party & he did not disappoint! Not only is he…read morereliable & friendly, but he plays great music too! He played all the good songs, from the eras I asked for. He even asked me for song requests beforehand & played all of them! I also love that he's easy to talk to & during his set he had a great vibe! I definitely recommend him for any of your party/wedding needs! I look forward to having him play again for my Birthday next year!

Jennifer has been an Amazing pillar of support with her readings when I was struggling with a…read morerelationship and passing of a beloved cat. She has a huge heart and is caring and professional. She has read for me a few times about a relationship that I was really in pain with (break up, reconciliation, heart break, etc), and her readings were 100% accurate. I was able to reconnect with the relationship after the first reading and found out that her channeling was dead on accurate. I have since moved on from that relationship, and she helped me during the grief stage and let me know that my guides recommend I heal and move on. She tells the truth and is compassionate. Upon the loss of a cat, she was able to channel the kitty's spirit and it was so emotionally healing to hear the cat's experience and how he was and why he chose to leave. It put me at peace, I felt 100x better after talking with the kitty and Jennifer. Jennifer is Beautiful and Amazing and her guidance feels feminine and supportive. Thank you!

I agree with the other one star reviews. Fake. Scam artist. Save your money. Not helpful. Lost lots…read moreof money. Story teller instead of any truth. Complete waste of time.

Loved it! We came here for a live radio play of "It's a Wonderful Life."…read more Plenty of parking (Free) on Birch Street, right after the drop off/Pick up loop. Structure parking lot, right under the theater. Use the elevator or stairs. Beautiful play, we may have to begin a new Christmas tradition! We enjoyed the show, 2 hours, a 10 minute break in the middle. You can buy snacks right outside. Highly recommended!

I love community theaters! So many good actors and musicians are able to showcase their talents…read more Don't forget to recognize the backstage crew for preparing the props, lighting and maintaining the sound system. The Curtis Theater has an impressive schedule of plays and musical performing acts. You may want to check their website and purchase a subscription or buy an individual ticket to their shows. On this occasion, I was invited to the performance of the RANDOM 1s (follow them on Instagram), who played a medley of Classic Rock songs from the 60s and 70s. Not just any popular song, but the music from bands who made a blockbuster hit, but did not continue with more hits or an album. These are referred to as the "One Hit Wonders." Special Guest this evening is radio personality, Shotgun Tom Kelly. He published a book and was the Emcee for the evening. A book signing event was held in the lobby before and after the show. His book is entitled "All I Wanna do is Play the Hits." SONGS PERFORMED (partial list): -Gloria -Grazing in the Grass -Louie Louie -Love You More Today Than Yesterday -Play that Funky Music -Spirit in the Sky -Stuck in the Middle w/You -What's Your Name -Wipe-Out VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: - Clean theater - Comfortable seats - Polite staff helping with the ticket sales and concessions. - Drinks and snacks are allowed inside the theater. - Free onsite parking Sincerely, Rosemary