I'm very grateful to live walking distance to this studio! The staff that run the shop are very…read moreprofessional and easy to work with on scheduling lessons. I travel pretty frequently and they have been able to accommodate my lesson plan to fit my dynamic schedule with out any hassles! I have also worked with the owner who took the time to learn about me and my goals to best match me with his instructors! I have had the pleasure of learning electric guitar from Kompee who knows the importance of keeping music and practice fun and free flowing especially in the entry stages, and Andrew who has a structured approach to give a broad exposure to the instrument from lineage technique and theory! The studios ability to adapt to social distancing requirements due to Covid19 and continue to provide quality lessons via Zoom is a true testament to their dedication to keep the music alive! I can't say enough good things about this team!

Kind and knowledgeable teachers and a great location! When we called the studio to get lessons for…read moreour son who loves loves loves music at such a young age, he started playing at 3, they were willing to give it a try and we are so thankful. He loves drums and guitar. It was a great fit for our family. Mr. John is so kind and wants to share his love of music with his students. Our son loves to rock out with his teachers and they are so encouraging and meet at his level. The office staff is so friendly and accommodating. We are thankful to have found this studio and highly recommend it for all ages!

This school is amazing. The staff is professional, talented, and very caring…read more My daughter has learned so much and also gained much confidence since here attendance. The price is more than reasonable for all that she gets as well. I always recommend this school to all of my friends.

We love The Dance Factory! My children have learned so much in their classes here. The teachers are…read moretalented and top notch, the culture here is one of kindness and service (dancers also serve as assistant teachers), and owner Miss Juli is just the best. The opportunities within dance are just great, and serve to strengthen children physically and build confidence too. Truly a wonderful place!

My daughter and I finally decided to join Nonosina after my friend nudged me to go for the longest…read moretime. I was nervous to try something new with very little dance experience. I danced cultural shows in high school, and briefly danced at another studio but that was it. After struggling and thankfully recovering from postpartum depression and anxiety, I wanted to find a place where I could take care of myself physically, mentally and emotionally. I also wanted to do something with my daughter and find a sense of community. I've gained and learned so much more than from when I first started there. I've witnessed how much both my daughter and I have progressed and developed as dancers and individuals. From building self confidence improving basic moves, learning about the Polynesian culture, and love and joy from friendships formed while being there. It's become our second home. Nonosina has a strong foundation, focusing on the fundamentals of Polynesian dance culture. In the beginner classes, they spend time on teaching the basics, technique and cultural meaning behind the steps and music. They also offer advanced classes for experienced dancers with amazing and choreo and beats. There's a good reason why it's still thriving after over 61 years with hundreds of students. It's a busy studio with the leaders taking care of its hundreds of students and also making an impact outside with Moana movies and other cultural ventures. But it doesn't take away from how the Nonosina team invests time, care and passion into its students. Aunty Ricky, Tiana and Kayla, Jaidan, Leila and Courtney pour so much love, care, mana, cultural knowledge into the students there. I would highly recommend trying it out there if you have an open mind and heart to learn. Theres a wealth of knowledge, passion and talent that they offer there. I love being at Nonosina and I'll always be grateful for the House of Gram (the founder of Nonosina) for the genuine and meaningful impact it's had on my life.

I love Nonosina. I used to dance with them when I was in high school, black pro team. Honestly one…read moreof my favorite experiences in life. Aunti Riki, Tiana, and Mevina are the best teachers, VERY TALENTED. I may be biased but NONOSINA IS THEE BEST POLYNESIAN DANCE TEAM WORLDWIDE. Hoping to get my daughter in their class soon because I truly believe in this team, from the energy to the arts to the culture it's honestly so beautiful and magical.

Charles was incredibly patient, informative and supportive. He helps you visualize the character in…read morean inspiring way while giving you the freedom to add your own flair! Thank you Charles!

A great place to build skills, uninhibited performances, explore craft!!! This is the second…read moreworkshop I have taken and I love every element of them. Excited for next workshop!!! Come join the fun!!!

This new dance studio and ballet company is a blessing to our family. Unfortunately Covid and a…read moreserious back injury left my daughter without a studio for the last year and a half. We visited Premier Dance and met the owners Mr. David and Mrs. Renee. Right away they took my daughter under their wing and created classes for her to start dancing again. They are a breath of fresh air and extremely talented duo. My daughter is now taking classes 3 days a week and we love all of the different teachers and genres they have to offer. Wish this could have been our studio when she was little due to the extremely professional training she is receiving now, But happy that her teen dance years will be with Premier Dance.

I do not leave reviews often but wanted to take the time to talk about our experience at Premier…read moreDance Arts of Los Alamitos and their ballet program for kids. My daughter was a part of another much larger program in Long Beach for 4 years prior to coming to this ballet school in Los Alamitos. After last season she did not want to return to ballet. She wanted to quit. We truly honor our kids wishes and so I was ready to let it go but then I did some research and found LABS. So far my daughter LOVES it. If you truly do not love the art I believe that you are never going to push yourself to your potential. Renee teaches my daughter and she is so kind, thoughtful and most importantly invested in my daughter being the best version of herself. She takes the time to correct her without making her feel bad about herself. She respects where she is at. To have a studio like this is Los Al is very rare - their values align with ours and to have a role model that my daughter can identify is worth its weight in gold. I am excited that my daughter is finding joy in ballet again and I hope that she continues for years. Our experience at our old institution was so impersonal and often times rooted in fear of not following rules or asking for flexibility. To come here is so refreshing but more so what the world needs more of - a place to feel like you belong. Thank you Renee for allowing my child to be a child and bringing the joy of dance back to her life. Running a small business like this is not easy but adds so much value to our communities and it is equally important to support them back.

This place is amazing, but they are starting to forget what keeps this place going is the amazing…read morededicated teachers. Ice Man, Ervin, Orlando Greenhill, Yaya are the true masters of their respective crafts. Finding a variety of classes like this anywhere and for free isn't easy. The teachers are here for the community and provide a safe place to learn different performing arts. Bureaucracy threatens to crush this place, but it's still going strong. Come on out community and see what it has to offer.

Know why this place has so few reviews? It doesnt actually exist. Its a park building that is…read moremainly used for dance but the reality is there is no web site and the parks and rec is in charge. No set schedules ESP online.

Can't believe this place is still here…read more.. I used to take ballet lessons here, like... 15 years ago?!?! It has been so long. Uta is a super strict teacher but she taught me all the basics of ballet. I wasn't prima ballerina material but some of the girls who went here went on to become professionals; that is how dedicated the pupils of this place are, and I applaud that.

I danced with this studio for about 8 years. While it's a great conservatory for serious students…read morewho love dance, there are several troubling aspects that I don't reflect back on fondly: - No water bottles were allowed inside the studio. This may have been to protect the floors, but water should always be available to young people doing intense exercise. - The studio has no windows and no air conditioning. - The technique students were taught forced turn out rather than working on the given flexibility of the hips. I can tell you from experience that this results in chronic knee, hip, and ankle pain (for some people). - Favoritism and bullying from the instructors wasn't unusual. Can be a nurturing environment for some, but for the students with issues or just going through the normal, lousy parts of being a teenager, this is not a kind place. - This may be true of nearly every studio, but it required an enormous amount of parent contribution. The students who fell behind or struggled were always the ones without a strong family network. The classical training from Uta and Lydia is top notch - some of my classmates have become professionals at SF Ballet, the Joffrey, and NYCB. While I can appreciate the no-nonsense, no-frills aspects of PV ballet, my mother and I look back on the experience and say, "Eh. Wouldn't do it again."

Jas the bawdy is an amazing instructor, and an epitome of a dancer. She is very welcoming,…read morenurturing, and patient. She makes everyone feel welcome in her classes. She brings such a good spirit, and positive energy to the rooms she teaches in. She's willing to teach you whatever you want to learn, and I just love her !!!

I've attended the Inglewood, Carson, and Rancho Cucamonga locations. Inglewood recently closed, and…read moreRancho had become my home because of its wonderful instructors and front office staff. I'm incredibly sad that Romance and Dance announced the Rancho location's closure today with so little notice. Doreen, Tiffany, and Elisha were wonderful. They carried so much with grace and made this community worth showing up for. My concern is with ownership and the conditions leading up to the closure. In the final days, we were practicing pole in the dark, at night with candles and no air conditioning after the electricity went out. My understanding was that the electricity bill had gone unpaid. Given the physical demands and risks of pole, I did not feel safe practicing in those conditions. I also experienced cleanliness issues including large cockroaches that added to my concerns. The owners' announcement acknowledged that they had been trying for some time to keep Rancho open. I understand that financial difficulties and closing a business are painful. Still, instructors and clients deserved timely communication about the conditions and the possibility of closure so they could make informed decisions and prepare. I'm writing this because I care about the people who made these studios special, and I want the remaining Carson location to do better. Instructors deserve a safe, clean workplace. Clients deserve a safe, clean place to practice. Both deserve honest communication. I wish the best for everyone involved, especially the Rancho instructors, staff, and community now navigating this loss.