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Lyrical Dance Recital 2014
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Expressions Dance Academy is a fun, positive, professional place to experience dance. My daughter has been at Expressions for 8 years and is on the competition team. I think it is important that the owner,Misty, and all the instructors are highly trained and educated dancers who have been at Expressions for years. They are committed to their studio and the well being of the kids. Rather than feeling like a "number", the teachers, staff and families feel like a team. My daughter has made progress in dance and has become a more confident person because of her experience at Expressions Dance Academy.

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Red Door Dance Studio

Red Door Dance Studio

4.7(13 reviews)
0.9 mi

Long story short - I walked in for an impromptu mini-lesson in bellydance while strolling the…read moreBrentwood Corn Fest last year and walked out knowing I'd be back every week thereafter. And I actually have, which is amazing. Whether you're looking for an effective and FUN workout or serious bellydance training, you will find it here. For those of you who are looking to work out and not be bored with it, come out for the Sassy Pants Belly Dance Workout. You will work EVERYTHING and feel amazing after. Talia keeps the class fun and energetic, while making you totally comfortable and offering modified moves if you need it based on physical fitness level and things like injuries. If you aren't familiar with bellydance, that's ok, too. The moves in this class are simple, and she doesn't JUST use bellydance. She also likes to mix in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, zumba... When I first started the bellydance classes (my main focus) I couldn't hold my arms up in the base position for even half the class' duration. I decided to take the Sassy Pants Workout classes to help build my stamina and strength and now I can complete multiple classes in a row. I'm also losing weight and seeing MAJOR changes in my body. The beauty of bellydance and this workout is that you get fit, and you build lean muscle without getting a manly figure. So awesome. If you're like me, and are looking to really learn the craft of bellydancing, you definitely have to come here. Talia is an amazing dancer and an even better teacher. Don't believe me? She's the primary dancer at India 4 U on Saturday nights if you want to see her in all her sparkly, sizzling glory. I've told her this, and I should tell you all too, that without her welcoming and supportive nature and teaching style that I would never have gotten the guts to follow this path. I owe her that much. And it's not just her, either. Every one of the other "regulars" are ALL so supportive and helpful that you will feel instantly comfortable, instantly welcome, and instantly part of the family. The heart in this studio is so big and it really makes all the difference. What else? The studio is clean, open, and has a wonderful energy to it. Talia provides some yummy snacks most of the time. YOUR FIRST LESSON IS FREE (so now you have to come try it out). The pricing is very individualized and so so fair. Especially considering everything you get out of it. They DO offer ballroom dancing and numerous workshops for things like pole dancing, tribal bellydance, drum solos, performance makeup, prop usage... truly a well-rounded place to study FUN FUN FUN Did I mention FUN? yes. that. ;)

I went to a belly dance class at the red door dance studio and had sooo much fun. The place is…read moreadorable and the people are so nice. Thalia was the instructor and she was very professional but made sure we were having a good time. I highly recommend it, if you're ready for a fun workout!

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Talia at a performance.

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The Vault Dance

4.3(28 reviews)
0.1 mi

Amazing dance studio! The dance director, Cruz Conde is an amazing instructor. Not only on dancing,…read morebut on overall growth for the dancers. He really pours out his heart for his students and it shows. My daughter started here a year ago. She is super shy, but enrolling her in this class (first k-pop, then Hip Hop), and with Mr Condes exceptional encouragement and support, it really helped my daughter go outside her comfort zone and start to really believe in herself and others. I highly recommend TVDC!

I'm writing this review because I wish someone had warned me before we invested two years,…read morethousands of dollars, and so much emotional trust into an environment that ultimately felt controlling, reactive, and unforgiving. The performances may look polished on stage, but behind the scenes our experience ended in a way that broke my daughter's heart. Our family had been part of this dance studio for two years. My daughter loved dancing there, enjoyed the performances, and genuinely cared about the friendships she made. Unfortunately, our overall experience became increasingly stressful and ultimately traumatized two innocent kids. Communication at this studio was overwhelming and often unprofessional. The owner relied heavily on the BAND app and posted extremely long messages almost daily. Important information became buried under endless posts, making it difficult for busy working parents to keep up. If a parent asked a simple question, instead of giving a direct answer, screenshots of old posts would be sent back with red circles highlighting information. If responses were not immediate (even during work hours or overnight) follow-up messages would quickly appear asking why nobody had replied yet. There was also constant pressure to spend additional money beyond tuition. Between bonding events, merchandise, photos, private lessons for missed classes, food sales, hundred dollar bags, accessories, and other add-ons, it often felt like upselling never stopped. Despite working full time and later caring for sick grandparents, we always made sure our daughter attended class, practiced at home, participated in performances, paid tuition, supported fundraisers, and additional bonding events. Other dance parents helped us with carpooling during difficult family circumstances. Over time, small misunderstandings seemed to become personal issues with the owner. One example involved dance photos. I chose not to purchase a very expensive photo package sight unseen, but later viewed another parent's purchased photos to see the quality for future years. This resulted in angry phone calls accusing us of trying to "steal" photos, even though we were simply viewing a package that had already been purchased by another family. The situation became much worse after another family (close friends of ours) had a disagreement with the owner. Their son was suddenly removed from the studio. His mother later emailed asking if he could attend one final class simply to say goodbye to his friends and teachers. Because the kids normally carpooled together, he arrived at class with my daughter. Instead of handling the situation privately or compassionately, the child was turned away at the door and left waiting outside alone for a ride home. While this was happening, messages from the owner began appearing on my iPad questioning why he had been brought there. The child saw those messages himself while riding home. Before I even had the opportunity to respond after getting off work, the owner removed my daughter from the studio as well. Hours earlier, she had danced with everyone like normal. She was blindsided and devastated, crying for hours and not understanding how adults she trusted could suddenly cut her off without warning. No child should be placed in the middle of adult conflicts this way. Regardless of disagreements between parents and studio management, the children deserved kindness, professionalism, and compassion. Hours earlier she had been dancing, laughing, and participating like everything was normal. Then suddenly she was discarded. My daughter cried for hours. She could not understand how adults she trusted could smile at her one minute and remove her from everything the next. No conversation. No compassion. No chance to say goodbye to her teammates. Just gone. No child deserves to be put in the middle of adult conflict this way. I understand businesses have rules and boundaries, but there is a humane way to handle situations involving children. What happened to these kids was emotionally damaging and completely unnecessary. Parents considering this studio should understand that communication style, expectations, and conflict handling before committing financially and emotionally to an owner that does not ultimately have your child's best interest in mind.

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Black Diamond Kids Center

Black Diamond Kids Center

4.1(56 reviews)
2.1 mi

I highly recommend Black Diamond Kids Center Gymnastics! What I love most about this place is that…read moreit's a real gymnastics environment for kids. They have a closed room designed especially for little ones where parents can go in with them, which makes it very comfortable for young children who are just starting out. There's also a viewing room upstairs and another viewing area downstairs, so parents can easily watch their kids during practice. One wonderful thing about this center is that the little ones get to explore the big gymnastics area with real equipment and see real gymnasts practicing. They can touch, feel, play some of the equipments (with their parents ofcourse) It's so inspiring for them! The younger kids, together with their parents, can observe and learn from the older kids. One moment that really amazed me was when I was downstairs watching my kids and saw little girls doing kettlebell exercises. I was like, "Is this for real? Wow!" They're not just playing -- they are actually working out and building physical strength from a young age. I also love how they rotate leadership among the kids during group activities. You can see the little girls taking turns leading their group, which helps build confidence and teamwork. Using a real gymnastics facility with real equipment, and allowing younger kids to see older kids train, is incredibly motivating. It creates such a positive and inspiring environment. My children absolutely love going to this center. It feels like both a workout space for children and a place where they learn discipline and confidence at the same time.

This place never fails to disappoint me. Time and time again, Black Diamond Kids Center proves…read moreunable to meet the standards they set up! Punctuality at this establishment is nonexistent. Every time I come for the set pick up time, Black Diamond is still running their practices. Tardiness is an ongoing issue here. Improve yourselves, get a watch, and get busy. Professionals are punctual. Black Diamond Kids Center continues to let me down, minute by minute.

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