Most of the positive reviews are from when this place was co-owned…read more It's telling of a human and therefore, their business when the only review to which they respond, and a lengthy response at that, is to a negative one. There's zero accountability in apologizing and then saying something to the effect of, "what a rough year it was and our side of the story..." I know the story. I saw and heard kids get crushed. I can't rewrite history, but I wish I had said things in the moment rather than play nice and just listen. Many of us do this all to often (stay quiet). Speak up when we hear something not right. I wish I had. There was no rhyme or reason to the way they placed kids in different levels. For multiple reasons, one of my kids who loved danced and was only encouraged and pushed at the previous studio, was knocked down repeatedly. By the time we left, the confidence they had once had in dance was gone. With ACE not allowing child 3 to be challenged, their technique suffered. I saw their skills slowly decline until I pulled them from ACE and put them in a studio that once again believed in my kid. My youngest kid, whom I thought was in dance just for fun, left the studio and holy bananas. I had no idea my kid was capable of doing the stuff that kid did. Technique improved exponentially within months of leaving ACE. My youngest thankfully was never crushed by their words or glares. But they did feel proud of their accomplishments after leaving, often saying, "I'd never be able to do that at ACE!" I pulled my kids 2.5 years ago but seeing as they lost a ton more kids this year, I'm guessing they haven't changed. They've lost countless "ensemble" - their version of team members over the past few years. Their pay structure for ensemble is a joke. If you're considering this studio for a team, compare it to others (and other pay structures). That's it for now. I may revise it, but it won't be for the better.

This is a wonderful studio of caring and supportive teachers and dancers! Thank you to Ace Dance…read moreAcademy for fostering my daughter's love for dance!

The teacher name Vaidas is incredible. He show me every details of arms and legs and hip movements…read moreclearly while I dance. I am so happy to have him as my dance teacher. He don't hold back on his teaching like so many others top dance teachers that I has took lessons before. I wish I have found him much sooner. It seems like I have wasted so many years of taking lessons from other places. Thank you so much for your great teaching Sir.

Great instructors. patient and helpful for beginner students. Great facility. easy parking.read more

My daughter has taken multiple classes here over the past few years and continues to love it! They…read moreoffer everything from beginner to advanced classes, even competition/performance teams. Looking forward to watching my daughter continue to grow with their program. Thanks Studio Eight!! ‍

What a great place! I signed up my 7yo for summer dance camp and she absolutely LOVES it! Dance…read moreinstructors are wonderful, skilled, energetic, very patient, professional and oh so so fun! My daughter can't stop talking about how much she loves her experience from day one. We feel so lucky to have an opportunity to be part of this exciting camp. If you want your kids to truly enjoy something, this is definitely the place for them. Thanks Studio 8 for making my baby so happy! We'll recommend you to everyone!

Jay from Crossroads Dancing taught my husband and me country swing dancing for our first dance at…read moreour wedding and we'd highly recommend Crossroads to others! Everyone loved it and we still get compliments on our first dance when people remember our wedding day. My husband didn't have any experience dancing and Jay broke it down and made it approachable for him. He worked with us to add some more intermediate move variety to our dance so we could impress, and we now have many go-to dance moves for nights out. We did 10 lessons over a series of months and Jay was always very communicative and accommodating with scheduling. Each lesson built upon itself and as we approached the end of the lessons, Jay ensured we refined how our dancing would look on camera - something we hadn't even thought of!

Jay and Sam at Crossroads Dancing are absolutely fantastic instructors. If you're looking to get…read moreinto dancing--or just want to have a good time while learning something new--they're the ones to go to. Their public group lessons, especially the bar lessons, are fun, relaxed, and super welcoming. Even though the vibe is casual, they don't skimp on technique. You'll be surprised how much you learn while laughing and enjoying yourself. What really sets Jay and Sam apart is the way they connect with their students. They remember who comes to class, pay attention to everyone individually, and are amazing at helping people step outside their comfort zones without pressure. They genuinely care about the people they teach, and it shows. Highly recommend Crossroads Dancing if you're looking for skilled, thoughtful, and fun instructors who make dancing accessible and exciting for everyone.

Johnny choreographed my dad and I's Father/daughter dance for my wedding! I was blown away by his…read moreexpertise and how much we accomplished together in just a one-hour session! Johnny was extremely thorough, patient, and creative. He listened to my vision with open ears and choreographed a beautiful, simple routine for my dad and I. He even stayed late to make sure we were able to walk away with a recording so that we could practice on our own. We had an absolutely amazing experience at Tip Top Ballroom and would 100% recommend Johnny to anyone!!

So I've been testing my comfort level and making myself do things an introvert like myself wouldn't…read moredo...I purchase a Zumba package through Groupon with Cristina... I knew that I would be uncomfortable... because antisocial people are uncomfortable everywhere. she was very welcoming and checked in during the class which I found to be a fair pace few a newby... yes I got all the steps wrong, but it wasn't intimidating. and although she's keeps everyone engaged she doesn't shove it down your throat.. I expected to be overwhelmed. but I wasn't.. I've been back for STRONG and TONING. I wasn't able to complete strong but I intend to go again. and I very much enjoy the toning class. I found it to require less dance steps. since I have no rhythm this came in handy

The moment I took my first Zumba class....I was in love. Amazing fun music and choreographed,…read moreeasy-to-learn steps give the effect that you're at a club minus all the yuckiness factor of going to a club (You know what I'm talking about. Drunk guys trying to get up all in your business with their over-sprayed cologne.). Since I've moved from SoCal, I've tried so many different gyms that offer Zumba classes. Some are better than others. There is a Groupon for Zumba with Cristina. It's already an great value at ~$8/class but on Groupon it was an amazing value. Located just few blocks away from me with free parking. There wasn't anything to lose so I went for it. I went to her first class and it was like falling in love with Zumba all over again. Fun music and easy-to-learn steps. Cristina is a pro and a phenomenal dancer. You have to try it! The classes take place at the Lafayette Dance Academy. Free parking in their large lot.

PROS: The costumes arrived on time and were in very good condition. The customer service that I've…read moreexperienced from Desired Effects was top-notched. Prices were very reasonable - especially for the quality of the costumes. I highly recommend this costume rental house. CONS: none.

One of the worst sound companies I have ever worked with. Our band had no monitors and our lead…read morevocalist could not hear himself. The band has a huge following and it made us look really bad and also the Lafayette Art and Wine festival. The sound the audience was hearing was muffled and after listening to friends' posted videos of our show today - lead vocals were almost not there, keyboards blasting loud and no guitars. This is the most unprofessional sound company. They have no business doing sound for a big festival. Maybe a backyard party would be ok

Desiree was an absolute joy to work with! She guided us through our wedding dance with such…read moreencouragement, comfort, and thoughtfulness. She checked in regularly as we built our dance, offering helpful feedback and celebrating our progress along the way. Her patience and positive energy made each lesson something we truly looked forward to--our classes with her became a weekly ritual and a special time for us to connect as a couple. We're so grateful for the wonderful experience and will truly miss her good energy!

Really loved taking lessons from Desiree! She was very patient and knowledgable, making sure to…read moretailor the dance to our skill level (which, in our case, was both of us having two left feet). Would definitely come back for more in the future!

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.