This is a premiere dance school run by a talented and inspired dancer. I have seen her work over…read morethe past 20 (30?) years. I know dancers who have learned from her and they all have been very happy and well-trained. Her performances that she creates have been nothing short of brilliant. Erin has a passion for her work. She is caring and involved with her school like no one else that I know. If you or your child is looking for a place to learn dance, I'd recommend this school. You will learn correctly - but on a good gradient - not too fast, not to slow - with the end being a wonderful dancer, to your best ability.

This review is based on our experience in Ms. Alexis' Primary A/B ballet class…read more Firstly, I want to give Ms. Alexis a 5 star rating on how well she works with young girls. She was able to magically sweep my 5-year-old daughter away into a fairytale land where she imagined all of her favorite things and learned proper ballet techniques, strengthened and stretched her body, and had fun dancing with her friends. She loved it so much, we wished it was more than once a week and didn't stop for summer break. Something I would like to see more of is the teaching of short dance routines after all of the typical exercises they do. One thing that many of the parents were dissatisfied with was how often there was a substitute teacher, and the general lack of communication there was regarding class schedules and offerings from the office. I hope this review will help you in deciding which program to put your child in, and will provide the school some insite into our experience. We're looking forward to returning for the upcoming fall session!

As a LONG time resident of La Canada, I've been to this auditorium for MANY things: Girl Scouts,…read moremusical performance, and plays. The wooden chairs aren't that bad to sit in. Of course the closer you sit to the stage, the better your view. The middle section is definitely my preference. The lobby area can get very crowded. During Girl Scout activities, we usually serve food outside towards the back where there are some tables with metal seats. We've even had food near the entrance/lobby area where there's shade from the heat. Parking can be challenging so we ALWAYS came early so that we could park in their lot. There is street parking, but even that can be challenging.

Came here yesterday for a dance performance and was shocked at how poorly this place has been…read moremaintained - as the reviewers below mentioned, there was a rancid scent of urine wafting through the walls (obvious it hasn't been cleaned in years). Secondly, the untidy bathroom (which doubles as a maintenance closet) had no sink, but a bathtub that splattered water all over the guests who dared to wash their hands. The plastic, bucket chairs were also incredibly uncomfortable, and the quality of the sound system reminded me of a boom box from the 90s. The cherry on top was the burly "property manager" hovering over the parking lot, red-faced and hurling insults indiscriminately to the incoming families. Coming here was a sad sight - this venue hasn't been properly maintained and it painstakingly shows. Book somewhere where your guests can leave feeling like their entire gamut of senses has not been assaulted.

This was the first time I attended the Pasadena Playhouse. Came here to see Amadeus. I really…read moreenjoyed the venue as well as the play. Loved the historic feel of the playhouse which was very appropriate for the play. We didn't know exactly where to park but found out afterwards that the parking was conveniently located across the street. Will definitely consider coming here again in the future.

Briga-DOOMED. If the absolute pinnacle of your theatrical…read moreexperiences have taken place on a Carnival Cruise ship, then you will feel right at home with the aggressive mediocrity of Brigadoon at The Pasadena Playhouse. I can tolerate that "Heather Hill" is rendered as a single, cheesy theatrical flat utterly devoid of perspective. I can even forgive the glaring budget constraints, keeping in mind that The Pasadena Playhouse seems to perpetually teeter on the brink of bankruptcy. But as a 40-year patron of this theater, what I cannot accept are the catastrophic casting choices. The roster is wrong on so many fundamental levels that the production's grasp of "Scottish authenticity" aligns more closely with a McDonald's drive-thru than actual Highland heritage. Speaking of which, was it strictly necessary to cast a Jeff Douglas who is two-and-a-half times the size of everyone else on stage? Was that a deliberate choice for cheap, cruise-ship-level sight gags? More importantly, in the entirety of Hollywood, are there truly no male leads who can actually sing and look like they possess even a drop of Scottish blood? If the entire premise relies on the magic of an ancient Scottish village, why bother with period costumes when the actors look entirely out of place? This massive visual disconnect instantly shatters any illusion and rips you right out of the story. Topping off this masterclass in poor choices were the grossly flubbed lines from the Widow Lundie actor--on opening night, no less. It leaves you seriously questioning whether the word "professionalism" is even in this theater's vocabulary anymore. I have seen some good performances at the Pasadena Playhouse. This one needs to vanish into the mist as quickly as possible.

A little late on reviewing, but their performance of Jesus Christ Superstar was THE BEST experience…read moreI've ever had in any theater. Everyone gave it their all, and you could really feel the passion. Sat in the second row nearest the stage, "best seats", and they were totally worth it, but I think from any spot in the house you'd have a good time. No section was 'ignored', so I wouldn't worry about missing out from any angle. I will definitely be back!!

Great venue. Great talent, especially the dance and costume/makeup…read more We will return for the next show that tickles our fancy!!

My daughter started out with the summer program and loved it so much we haven't missed a season yet…read more(2 years in). I highly recommend this studio!! They have an amazing staff (especially patient with the Toddler ages) and the holiday/ year end performances are put together exceedingly well!

My daughter has been dancing at RDC since she was 2! RDC…read moreis amazing! The knowledge of the teachers is paramount! The kindness of the Owners and Staff is amazing! I highly recommend that if you're looking for a studio to begin your dance journey this is the best one! They have adult classes as well, so if you're a mom or dad who misses dancing, there are several classes that can bring you back to your old glory! Thank you for always being awesome RDC, we can't imagine our dance journey without you!

We could not have asked for a more perfect venue than the La Canada Thursday Club! We attended one…read moreof the venue's quarterly open houses. We had all of our questions answered and left with a list of preferred vendors. These vendors have been with the venue for what seems like forever so that was a good sign. Working with Ani at the club really put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. She was attentive to every detail and helped us understand what worked best at the club. She supported us, our families, and everyone who was involved in our wedding. If you are planning a sweet and loving wedding with your closest family and friends, this is the venue for you! The outdoor garden and courtyard are gorgeous. The indoor space is warm and cozy. It is truly a neighborhood gem!

Love the place. They have amazing food and drinks. The service is the best. The employees are…read moreamazing. The atmosphere is great.

St Francis is an all-boys college preparatory high school in La Canada Flintridge…read more Beautiful school w breathtaking views! St Francis hosted the 2024 Round 3 CIFSS D6 playoff game last night. The school is situated on a hill off Foothill Blvd and has its own parking structure. The architectural design of the school itself along w the football field was gorgeous and well thought out... we were in awe!! They have an award-winning snack bar in the western region, according to a popular magazine (they announced). Staff running the event are helpful and well coordinated which made for a very smooth, organized event.

Nice sports field and spectator stands. We were there for a flag football play off game for our…read moreelementary school.

I think there should be more bullying. The people here are too passive aggressive with their…read morebullying and I think they should be more upfront. It isn't very accommodating of my autism when people don't mean what they say.

Told you I'd leave a yelp review. Shout out to Sean Mispagel, Sarah Beattie, Kim Crosby, Karl…read moreGeckle, Lucy Pelletier, and Justin Valassidis; y'all are the best teachers on campus!! Also, shout out to Ted Armstrong, Byron the security guard, and my coach, Chuck Gunter! I'm gonna miss y'all!! Can't forget my girls on the softball team, I love you guys! Gotta downgrade it to three stars though because the cafeteria food was not good and the vending machines were so expensive.

I really miss this. I hope they bring it back. I went for many years. It was always entertaining…read moreand fun to go with friends.

Wicked Lit! Went…read morelast year for the first time and then twice this year to see both Production A (The Unnameable, the Chimes, and Cask of Amontillado) and Production B **new** (Casting the Runes, A Ghost Story, and The Body Snatcher). I brought a bunch of people with me to see Production A this year. It was amazing as always... Note to newcomers - if you are meeting people at the event, make sure that all members of your group receive the same color sticker on their program. You want to stay together in the same group. Also note that they have coffee, hot apple juice (which they insist on calling cider), and a few candy bars. $2 each or 2 items for $3. Bring cash, a jacket as you will be outside for a time, and comfortable shoes for walking and standing for short periods. The plays are immersive as you walk following the characters and story progression through the creepy and eeriliy lit long hallways of the mausoleum... and through the cemetery across the street. Most of the acting is great. Last night was unusual because they had BOTH productions going on at the same time. I was concerned that we would be running into each other in the corridors and we would lose the integrity of the individual plays with competing noise in the background. They actually handled it really well and there was only about 5 minutes when I was distracted by noise from another play. Production B was very good for the most part. I will not forget the images from Casting the Runes and The Body Snatcher. The Ghost Story however, started out GREAT but then the second half was kind of ridiculous. What annoyed me most was the fact that because it wasn't as long as the other plays and they all had to end at the same time, the guide read us "The Raven" as we walked back. Now, I take my Poe seriously and want it done right or not at all. This guy read it from the folder, lost his place a few times, used a voice that I assume was supposed to be funny (and wasn't). It just wasn't done well. If they HAD to fill up that time, (and I hope they read this review) they should have the poem read at the original site and read seriously by someone who can do it properly... by candlelight... with some thunder, rain, and lightning in the background. I was not only disappointed, but mad that it had been done so poorly. I could have read it better (and not from a folder). All in all, it's still a Halloween favorite and the location is fantastic and used well.