I've known Keto for almost 25 years. I've done artwork for him in the past, and I've helped promote…read morehis shows. He's been a good friend and I have much to say about that, but this is about the show he put on at my bar/restaurant- Briarcliff Bistro & Bacon Bar -a couple years ago, where I am an owner and manager. We hired Keto's group to perform at our First Anual Luau Anniversary Party. We actually went all the way and buried pigs (kalua) and everything. I mention that b/c Keto gave me all the advice I needed to pull that off- telling me where to get banana leaves, and lava stone, what type of salt to use and recommended stuffing the carcasses with whole pineapples. The food was amazing and he owns part of that success! On the day of the event, Keto's hula girls passed out leis to all our guests for an hour before the show. Then, they sang and danced and performed to the delight of everyone! It was festive and they even went so far as to grab people from the audience and teach them to hula. It was so much fun. We still get people coming in who wanna talk about that day!!! It was truly something to remember! We were in a budget, and Keto's performances are not cheap, but he worked with us to make sure we got everything we needed from his show to make it worth every penny! Can't help but tell you how awesome it was to have him as part of that first big anniversary party and we look forward to having him and his performers back again during another milestone party! Thank you Keto!!! You can use us as a reference any day, any time!! Keep up the good work and MAHALO NUI LOA!!!

This is the best, most Authentic hula group this side of Hawaii. It's definitely Ohana here …read more.. Keito is very accommodating and can do any scenario from a couple dancers for a kids birthday party to a full blown Hawaiian luau with a full Hawaiian band, your old standard Don Ho type singer, traditional hula dancers, modern Hollywood style hula dancers and Tahitian drum sets and Tahitian hula dancers and fire dancers. They will even do catering for authentic luau food and activities like lei making stations for the kids and vendor tents with authentic island merchandise. So if you are looking for entertainment for a small gathering or a huge corporate event, you found the right place... y'all are awesome! Aloha and Mahalo

I've been working with Epic for years, and they always deliver. I've typically worked with them to…read morecontract with musicians and DJs, and I have never been disappointed. Epic does a great job of finding talent in my budget. They also do a great job finding talent that hits the mood just right. I recommend Epic to all my work colleagues, and none of them have been disappointed. Epic is great!

I am a musician and DJ for epic entertainment. I have absolutely loved their gigs. Everyone has…read morebeen super nice and respectful to me at their events. I would highly recommend working for them!

I have been taking dance classes at Balance for years and absolutely love it. Krista's classes are…read moretruly the balm to my soul -- I always walk out smiling and feeling better than when I came in. Also, a huge shoutout to Maria, who works so hard to keep the studio clean and welcoming and always greets students with a smile. The positive energy at this studio is something really special.

Balance Dance Studios is located on S. Lamar in a strip center mall. The dance studio is medium…read moresized with cushioned flooring, which makes extended dancing enjoyable. In addition, the main studio has floor to ceiling glass windows on one side allowing natural light to flow through. I went there for a fitness masterclass taught by multiple instructors. The facility also has water fountains, which allows you to stay hydrated. Very enjoyable experience...

My 3y8m daughter went to one of their Princess Dance camps this summer, and loved every second of…read moreit. 5 days, 9am-1pm, ages 3-5. She'd never had any dance classes or anything else of the sort, but like many little girls she adores tutus so it was a perfect opportunity to try it out without a commitment. Yeah, we're signing her up for weekly classes there. The teachers were great with all the kids, it was well organized, no dress code (my DD wore a different tutu outfit every day of course, but there were kids in all kinds of outfits), and they have loaner shoes so you don't have to shell out $$$ on gear only to find out your kid hates dance. The director of the school was great with communication and wasn't bothered at all by me checking in- DD had never been to a drop off program other than her 2x/wk preschool where she already knew some kids and this was all new people so I was nervous. She was one of the youngest in the class so of course her dancing skills at the week end recital weren't as... "complete" as the others but you could tell she had been practicing movements and was doing her darndest to show them off when she wasn't saying things like "Hi, Mommy! There's Daddy!", "My gramma's here, too! My gramma!", and "Look Mommy, I'm doing my arabesque!". I highly recommend their camps, and after a few months of classes I'll update my review.

This studio has been such a magical place for our dancer! She has confidence, has fun, and learns…read moreevery time she comes to the studio mostly due to the amazing teachers and the environment they create. Ms. Lori and Ms. Kristi have been a source of positivity and guidance since the day she started two years ago, and we are beyond thankful for them both!! Thank you DW for a great experience!

What a quaint studio, has lots of character that goes with the dance form! The owner Bahaia is a…read moregreat teacher whose teaching style is very technical at the same time very approachable. The rates for the classes is comparable to other belly dance classes in the austin area ($15ish). Have not tried any of the merchandise they sell, but looks like a decent variety.

The desire to shimmy and shake my way across ATX overtook me recently and my search for the right…read moreclass took me to Bahaia's belly dance class. And, right away, it was obvious that I wiggled in the right direction. Bahaia is a great instructor. I almost don't want to put her on Yelp. I feel like the survivor of a plane crash with that one lone bar of chocolate, asking myself if I really want to share. But just like the plane crash survivor, I know it isn't fair to keep everything for myself. So, here goes...I give you...Bahaia. Seriously, these classes are mega-fun. She teaches the techniques of belly dances, interspersed with just the right amount of the history of belly dance to keep it grounded. Plus she adds in the that extra bit of sparkle that keeps it interesting. (Not that a jiggling belly isn't interesting enough.) Bahaia has a history as a performer and still performs here in some ATX clubs on occasion. She has been studying or teaching belly dance throughout her adult life. SO, you know that she is teaching you the real thing. Plus with her history as a performer and belly dance choreographer, she teaches you how you can put all those techniques together into actual dances. Most importantly, she never loses sight of the fun. As for me, well, I'll keep attending because I have a thing for dance classes that are taken barefoot while sultry, rhythmic music plays. Nothing better than that on a Sunday evening. A final word about the particulars: She teaches classes in belly dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studios and Flamencura. The classes run in 8 week cycles at a cost of $120.00, with discount given for taking more than one class per week. The Arthur Murray studio is a large studio located off of 183, and Flamencura is a smaller, intimate studio located off Burnet Road. I mention studio size because it necessarily imposes limits on class size. The classes held at Flamencura have fewer students in them so they fill up quickly.

If you're looking for a great bartender for a great price with quality service - stop searching and…read morejust hire MK Bartending. We hired MK Bartending for our wedding and by far, they were one of the best vendors we hired. Melanie, the owner is FANTASTIC and was such a pleasure. She worked with us before our wedding to make sure every last detail was taken care of; (e.g., quantities of alcohol to buy, supplies we may need) and everything went off without a hitch. She took great care in ensuring a smooth transaction, and it's clear that she loves her job and that providing a quality and enjoyable service is her main priority. Her staff is great as well. Shelby made sure the bride and groom had a drink handy at all times, taking it upon herself to deliver beverages directly to us throughout the night.

I hired MK Bartending to staff the bar at my 50th birthday party at our home. It was a great…read moreexperience from start to finish. Melanie was very easy to work with in getting everything setup, the pricing was reasonable and Shelby, the bartender, was wonderful. Many of my friends said they plan to contact MK for future events. Highly recommend!

Great company! We had a corporate event recently and the ACTR did an amazing job. They arrived on…read moretime, helped with setup and takedown, and all the items were clean and well maintained! The silver bar we rented was the highlight of the event and looked just as pictured. We will definitely be using ACTR again!

I would not recommend Austin Table and Chairs based on my experience. I originally requested a…read morequote months in advance of my wedding reception, but after comparing prices, I decided to go with another vendor due to Austin Table and Chairs being nearly double the cost. Three days before the event, I received a text that I mistakenly thought was from the vendor I did choose -- there had been no communication from Austin Table and Chairs since the original quote. I signed the contract, unaware it was from them. On the day of the event, the venue manager informed me that two different companies had delivered tables and chairs. That's when I realized the mistake. I immediately contacted Austin Table and Chairs and asked them to come retrieve their items, which they did -- in the middle of the reception, causing a disruption during a carefully planned and deeply meaningful event. I've now paid three times what I budgeted for something that should have been straightforward. This entire situation could have been avoided with clearer, more timely communication. Sending a contract just days before an event after months of silence, with no confirmation or follow-up, feels like a tactic designed to confuse clients during an already stressful time. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I expect vendors to understand how far in advance events are planned and how critical clarity and reliability are. Unfortunately, this experience felt more like a trap than a service, and I don't believe it reflects the care or professionalism clients deserve.

Working with Kali from Otherworld was truly an amazing experience. Being 6+ months pregnant and…read moretrying to plan a baby shower for a firstborn child - let alone the first grandchild for both families - you can imagine the stress that puts you under to try and get everything correct. Here is where Kali's wonderful help and service came into play. She was extremely easy and quick to communicate and work with. We gave her a vision, and she made it a reality. It was everything we could have asked for, and more! The rustic theme went perfectly well with our choice of venue. She showed up early to help set up tables, arrangements, catering, and vendors. Furthermore, she helped find everything that was within our budget from food, decor, and many other things. She helped alleviate all the stress from my pregnant wife and me. She helped plan games, kept everything organized, and moved the event along according to the scheduled itinerary. I can't recommend working with Kali enough. She went above and beyond our wildest expectations, and I truly can not wait to hire her for the next event we have for our growing family!

Working with Kali from Otherworld was an absolute pleasure! She was able to fulfill all our…read morerequests by contacting vendors, helping set up, and even covering aspects of the party that we had overlooked (ie: food, music, theme, etc.) A couple of main concerns that we had prior to working with Kali was that 1) the tent/canopy wouldn't fit the amount of people attending the party and 2) the grass in the backyard was completely dead and looked far from presentable. Once we decided to work with Kali, she was able to figure out the correct tent/canopy size for the party and even found a contractor who uses grass turf. Kali is very dedicated to making sure that everything turns out 110 percent as planned. My family and I were extremely happy with the amount of attention she put forth in making my father's 60th birthday one to remember. 1000 percent recommend Kali for coordinating/planning any event. She is a true professional and master at her craft!!!