We joined The Center of Sage Studio last season, and it's been an incredible journey. My daughter…read morestarted off very shy, and now -- just a year later -- she's won two solo awards at recent competitions! She's grown so much as an actress, dancer, and singer. We're truly grateful we found this studio and are so happy to still be part of it!

Teacher's are great. Hannah and Annika. Management is poor, front desk is rude and short when asked…read more?'s for clarification, they do not communicate well.

We are so grateful to be a part of a school who looks at the individual student's needs as well as…read morethe needs of the teams. We were searching for the next level of training with emphasis on pre professionals preparing kids for the industry and then college dance. Dr. John Kwon's program to train dancers as athletes is unlike anything being offered anywhere. He gave each of our company girls an individual evaluation assessing their particular weakness and made individualized programs. Along with Marlene Hall's Therabar classes, the individualized athletic training seems a sure bet to take technical training far beyond years of traditional ballet class repetition. We absolutely love the Master Classes each week that keeps the fresh influx of ideas and choreography flowing. We were absolutely floored by the summer program where there were 60+ guest instructors all active in the industry and academic dance. We couldn't have gotten all that in any intensive anywhere even in LA. I thought my kid was just burning out on 20h/wk dance schedule but it turns out she was looking for a new level and for coaches that take her seriously as an athlete and an artist.

To their credit they reached out to me multiple times to address my concerns. They went so far as…read moreto send an email out that very night changing their policy.

My granddaughter Keely has been a student for almost 16 years, since she was 2. Amazing and…read moreversatile staff and owner. She is now pursuing a degree in dance. We have enjoyed numerous high quality performances over the years at all levels. We would highly recommend them no matter your dance style preferences.

My child has been taking classes here for several years now, and we have yet to have a bad…read moreexperience. All of the teachers focus on technique, and advancing the kids forward in their chosen style dance. Through COVID, they have maintained Zoom classes and in-person classes have enforced social distancing throughout the studio. The office staff communicate well, and respond quickly to any concerns a family might have that needs to be addressed. I have been completely satisfied with this studio and would definitely recommend it to others.

Really enjoyed all the teachers except for Michelle. She explained her class was full then turns…read morearound and accepted another student. She plays favorites, beware.

I love the south coast conservatory I love leaning about Ariel sliks. I learned soo many things…read morelike Billie Rebecca split and Rebecca drop I love the sac drop omg I love this. AC4

My girls are starting their third season at SCF. They've improved so much due to having a great and…read morecaring coach. Lonna, the owner, has a very talented team of coaches with a vast experience in all-star dance, ballet and tumbling. This isn't a studio that plays favorites. It's all great coaching, choreo and hard work that the girls put in individually and as a team. I absolutely love the team atmosphere and support my girls get.

Just recently joined the SCF dance family and could not be happier. This studio has welcomed our…read moredancer and family with open arms ! The coaches and administrators are great communicators and have made our transition to this studio seamless. If you are looking for a change - I encourage you to give SCF a try ...you won't be disappointed!

Great location, and best of all, a great owner and instructor. My kid's anxiety was at ease as soon…read moreas she interacted with Ms Estee! The dancing instruction is fantastic and fun! Couldn't be happier with the passion for dance my daughter developed since taking jazz classes here. To me, Ms Estee is almost a great role model to my daughter teaching her hard work and confidence.

This review is solely based on my and my daughters experience with Ms. Estee and Fringe Dance…read moreStudio (I'm not one to go on lengthy rants about not having read the waivers and policies). My 9yr old daughter had been asking to join dance for what seems like forever, and I had decided to check out this studio in early 2020. Then COVID hit and we placed all our children's sports on hold. Fast forward to 2021, we couldn't be happier with our choice to join and be a part of the Fringe Studio family. I'm a new dance mom but I did do my research and because my daughter started dancing at an older age - I wanted her to feel comfortable easing into a new sport. Many dance studios were requiring years of experience in ballet before being able to explore other dance styles. Ms. Estee evaluates each student and gives you her honest and professional opinion on your child's abilities. I truly believe she holds each one of her students best interest and gives each student the attention they need to become better! My daughter and our family couldn't be happier! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Estee!

We attended a terrific charity concert at the Soka Performing Arts Center. Cancer Teamwork…read moreResponse hosted an event headlined by Mike Garson (former piano player for David Bowie). Joe Sumner (Sting's son) and Veronica Swift were both featured signers. They performed a number of David Bowie songs, and they all sounded great. The event raised money for the charity and the audience truly enjoyed the evening. The staff at the Center were all friendly. I would not hesitate going to another event at the Center.

What a gift to Orange County. This is a smaller size concert hall than found in the Segerstrom…read morecomplex, and one with excellent acoustics and a sense of coziness and more connection with the performers. I've been to approximately 10 events here each time sitting in different places and my view has never been blocked (a problem I've had at other performing arts centers). Top notch performers are common. I attended Madama Butterfly, at a surprisingly reasonable cost for an opera of this quality, complete with an orchestra and chorus. Plenty of free parking is available for performances.

We ultimately selected the studio solely for this seasonal production of "The Nutcracker" However,…read moreour relationship with the studio has come to an end due to various disappointments, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. In short, my dissatisfaction with Laguna Dance Theatre stems from the owner's unprofessional behavior, profit-driven focus, and focus on presenting a facade of prestige over the welfare and growth of dancers. Recently, my daughter had the unfortunate experience of being taught by Ms. Sherry, the owner, who not only lacks teaching skills but also had a negative impact on my daughter's love for dance. Moreover, the studio's limited class schedule, unreasonable makeup policy, and threats to take on more classes than families can accommodate showcase their lack of concern for their students.The instructors' communication skills were not only inadequate, but also noticeably lacking in professionalism. In addition, it was apparent that their overall teaching competency and abilities were lacking, except for that of Ms. Ellen. Overall, my experience was far from satisfactory and I cannot recommend this studio to anyone looking for a high-quality, professional dance studio that prioritizes their students' development and happiness. There are many exceptional and reputable dance studios in Orange County that prioritize their students' well-being, nurture a passion for dance, and strive to improve their technique, ultimately making Laguna Dance Theatre a regrettable choice. Save yourself the trouble and look for a studio that genuinely values its dancers.

The only reason I took one star off is for their admin side of things (which is important, yes, but…read morethe actual dance side is more important in my opinion.) I enrolled my 5 year old daughter at a very highly rated on Yelp studio called Underground Dance Studio (in Laguna Hills) in June 2020 (during the pandemic) and although the admin side was buttoned up there, I felt the actual dance portion was lacking. The owner is very fun and friendly, and the teacher was very sweet, but when they did their tap "performance", even the teacher wasn't on the beat, which was a bit concerning to me since I'm a music teacher. I also switched for geographical reasons. I'm impressed with Miss Ellen, who teaches the beginner tap/ballet combo classes. She used to be a Rockette and on Broadway and is great with little kids, plus she teaches technique well. We did pay quite bit (over $150) for the Spring Recital held at Servite High in Anaheim (I wished it was closer, but it was the only place they could get) but it was beautifully put together, and I would say worth it in the end.

I was a member of the Xcel team here and trained consistently, but my experience ended very…read moreunfairly. After summer, I was placed in a different group with a new, inexperienced coach and significantly younger athletes. Despite the challenges, I stayed committed and continued working hard. I actually never missed a single practice in the 4 and a half months I was there. There were ongoing issues within the group (specifically one girl) that made the environment uncomfortable, and although they were brought to the coaches' attention multiple times, nothing was effectively addressed. A month before our first competition--after we had already begun learning routines--I received an email stating that I was no longer welcome at the gym. I was given no clear explanation, no prior warning, and no opportunity to discuss or resolve anything. Being removed from a team this way, especially right before competition season, was extremely upsetting and unprofessional. I would strongly encourage better communication and fairness when handling athletes in the future.

I am so confused??? I got there for the first time. My daughter had a trial at 4 o'clock today…read more They emailed me her a 15 to 20 minutes prior to 4 o'clock. So we did the front office. Staff was very nice and walked me through the facility. We took a seat, and they told me that an instructor would call the 4 o'clock class to come in and that would be Q to go into the class and try it out. I waited till 420, and no one ever called the 4 o'clock class. I'm not sure what happened. All I could say is that this was by far the worst gymnastic place I've ever been to. I decided to give it a try as the other facility that we originally went to was at full capacity and we're still on the waiting list. I cannot wait to go back to wildfire. next time you have first time is going into your gymnastics. I would suggest the instructors are aware of this and seeing that they pay attention to the beginners. I don't know what happened, but the 4 o'clock class was never called. Unless they did call and we missed it, but I was paying attention and I never heard of anything very unprofessional and what a waste of my time and my daughters. I feel extremely bad for her. She was so excited to try it out, but I really do feel like the facility could be more attentive!

This was my first time trying Fred Astaire Dance Studios thanks to ClassPass! I've been meaning to…read moretake dance classes but this is the only dance class in my area. I'm so glad I tried it out! I signed up for Ladies Styling and met Tanya the instructor. She is very warm, welcoming, friendly and she knows how to move! The best part for me, especially being a beginner in the styles of dancing (Rumba, ChaCha) was that because of my previous experience in music and ballet dancing, she helped to explain the differences in these styles and why they work. I was also able to meet Cozy (the male instructor) and three other ladies that attended the class. Again, even their energy was warm light and welcoming. I'd say not only is the dancing fun to learn as well as to perform, but the people there really make it a nice environment to learn in as well. I'm looking forward to trying it again! Thank you!

If you're on the fence about having a choreographed first dance for your wedding, DO IT! Less than…read morea month before our wedding, we decided we wanted to try taking dance lessons for fun. After one introductory lesson, we were hooked. We signed up for 5 classes (that was all we could fit in weeks before our wedding and with our busy schedules). Nick was our instructor and he was amazing! We're both beginners and he was great at teaching us dance moves we could handle that also went well with our song. We were nervous to learn but he was patient and made sure we were comfortable with each move. He even incorporated a lift into our dance which was so much fun! Overall highly recommend, the whole staff is friendly and welcoming. It's a great bonding experience and the crowd went wild for our first dance during the wedding! Great memories that we'll cherish forever :)