it was AMAZING. i used to go to an old studio where the environment and teachers were SO toxic!! i…read morewould go to dance feeling anxious and scared of what the girls and teachers would say. there was few nice teachers and few nice girls. so cal is an encouraging environment and the teachers and girls are so welcoming and kind!

What can we say other than we love SoCal Dance! Our daughter has been searching for a dance studio…read moreever since her studio closed. It can be challenging to find a dance studio where there's no to minimal favoritism and where it's run professionally. We finally found the perfect studio for our daughter and she is attending her 2nd year now. SoCal is run by a studio owner who really cares about the team culture of the students. She makes the dancers feel like one big family. Pros- 1- Option for Convention and Competition Team. 2- Large new facility. 3- Organized and professional. 4- A wide range of dance classes such as: ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, tap, and more. 5- Fair pricing. 6- The studio owner is very involved and is a great support to the dancers. Cons- 1- No novice adult dance classes for moms that are wannabe dancers (like me) :(

We love Signature Dance Academy! My daughter has been dancing here for the past 8 years. It's…read morebecome her second home. Ms. Jenny and the amazing group of dance teachers here are wonderful! Very supportive and passionate about teaching! My daughter has learned so much from them, the growth in her dancing has been amazing to see!

This is a really great dance studio! The classes here are top quality with really great…read moreinstructors. My daughter loves the contemporary classes, the technique classes, and the turns class to name a few. The kids are welcoming and the owner is super sweet. If you haven't checked it out, you must!

I started dancing with Angela 40 years ago when I was 5 years old and my lifelong love of dance…read morebegan. Now my kids are happy ballet students at SPAA. This studio continues to provide a gentle and nurturing environment where kids can express themselves and explore the arts with their unique strengths always at the forefront. My kids are always excited to participate in their classes and performances.

I've had an excellent experience with this company so far. My daughter has been interested in…read moremusical theater for a few years and she has been doing an afterschool program at her school. She took her first class yesterday here and told me she learned more in one class and she had learned in a year and a half at another program. All of the kids seem happy to be there and their teacher seemed like she wanted to be there too which is rare. I am really grateful that I decided to give them a try. I look forward to watching my daughter Thrive here. Abby was super helpful from the beginning and followed up with me to make sure that all my questions were answered so far I'm very impressed

It had been about 25 years since I last touched a ballet barre. After three adult beginner classes…read moreso far, I want to yelp my awesome experience with Southern California Ballet. I'm not a dance mom (yet). Just an older gal dancing in her socks at this conveniently located studio. Our class is a wonderful range of ages and women. I love that. We may giggle as we fumble the steps and lose our balance... but the class offers exactly what it needs to offer. Fun and movement. Me and about 14 others signed up via the Poway Adult School... but the studio offers drop in classes directly as well. I really hope to try them - they just don't jive with my mommy and work schedule like the Thursday am class has. But I'm hopeful they add more classes or I can somehow make it work. This class has been such a reawakening. When you dance as a child and young adult... and quit... you don't have many outlets for enjoying it after the classes and recitals stop. You don't round up the friends like you do for a game of golf or basketball. Enter... the adult dance class. Boom. Toby, our teacher, is wonderful. He is easy-going and clearly talented. I liked the neat little background he gave us on ballet too. The music is a fun mix of contemporary songs disguised in ballet music. Fun. So much better than I remember as a kid. While I do have some lingering memories of dance... my joints and muscles are in a complete state of disrepair. Frankly, it makes me extra happy to be in the beginner's class. At times it is a bit of a whirlwind, but with continued repetition it sinks in. "Osmosis" as Toby says. So I try not to worry about the terms. I just enjoy each class, the break in my chaotic day... and dance (in between the hip cramps and forgotten steps).

We love Black Mountain Dance. They are a non-competition ballet only program starting at the age…read moreof 3. They take their ballet seriously and are excellent at teaching little girls about proper poise and posture. Ms. Katie is a wonderful teacher with the right mix of stern and playful in working with 3 & 4 year old kids.

Go take dance classes!!! Great space great teachers!!! Friendly staff m, easy parking.read more

I was really happy to find out one of my favorite dance instructors holds classes at Studio FX…read more Anthony has been one of the leading instructors in San Diego for such a long time! He had a cardio hip hop class and it was really crowded! What I like is that Anthony breaks everything down for people of all skill levels. Lots of great energy! The women in the back with me, cause I refuse to be in front, were all fun and supportive! However, my running man at the end was walking! LOL! My only complaint is that the AC cannot keep up with the heat that's generated! Yes, this class is fire! Definitely worth checking out classes here! It is a little far for me, but I will definitely be back!

Caring teachers who know how to balance technique with fun! My daughter can't wait to go to class…read moreevery week.

The fees are high, the costumes, tickets for the shows are too high, very slow improvements for our…read morestudent, when our student got sick and in jured and could not attend her lessons for a few weeks, I was charged continuesly.

Still a wonderfully nurturing dance studio with immensely patient and dedicated teachers and staff…read more It's been 9 years, and the studio has grown in space and homegrown talent, which is evident in the ambitious goals the studio successfully executes each year. This is a ballet-based studio with a growing musical theater program, and fun recreational/non-competitive class offerings in ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop and even pilates reformer. The ballet side includes a pre-pro program that is intended to nurture students with professional dance aspirations or just want to be in "club level" ballet (i.e. your young 9 year old kid will be there 2-3 times a week and your 12/13+ tween will be there 4/5 times a week multiple hours a day. Dancers participating in shows will have Saturday rehearsals). The AD has an annual assessment (for pre-pro students) to assess goals and steps needed to achieve them. Recently, many of these students have been invited to well known ballet SIs, including PNB, PBT, SAB, and ABT. The AD further supports their school/ballet balance and many of the pre-pro dancers have been waived out of PE through OCIS (Off Campus Independent Study). Annually, the staff presents "the Nutcracker" where all roles (except 1-2 adult male roles, which are professionally filled) are casted by their classically trained students. Over the last 3 years, they've also presented a shorter storybook ballet of similar caliber. Every year we've been here, there has been an end of year recital series, which is the main opportunity for the non-ballet students to present what they've learned in choreographed pieces. The studio has grown to include a musical theater program, which also provides opportunities to shine in "Mini Musicals". Yes, the hallways can be a little "extra", but that's what happens when students love the place so much that they are there for multiple classes in the afternoons, and on rehearsal weekends. And yes, dance can be pricey, but my experience is that the rec level classes are comparable to any other rec level activity my other kid has done with *professional* teachers, it's obviously more expensive than little league or soccer which are volunteer coached. Further, pricing is on a tiered structure, where "the more classes you take, the cheaper your 5th, 6th, 7th, etc class is." And yes - sounds nuts, but many of the pre-pro kids love it there enough that they're there for that many classes. Lastly, I didn't realize how grateful I am for this until my daughter got older, but the owners refuse to allow revealing costumes and uniforms. You'll find the students in leotards/tights, athleisure wear, and tasteful recital costumes - not a booty short or bra/crop top in sight, as I wish dance culture would be. Overall, a great place to be for those with professional ballet aspirations (and who want to be challenged appropriately), or who want to learn other styles for enjoyment without the expectation to compete.

The evening was wonderful and we look forward to going again…read more The instructors work so well with the students.

I am not big on writing reviews but after not only witnessing Robyn B's outburst at the studio and…read morenow reading her untruthful recantation of the events I feel I must comment. My daughter started dancing at this studio when she was 3. She transferred her from another studio due to it's laid back atmosphere. The other studio was a competing studio and the pressure was just too much for a 3 year old . This studio while it is not a competing studio is still ran with the same professionalism you would expect. They put on 2 wonderful performances every year. Kelley puts great thought into the placement of each girl in her studio. She looks at their age, abilities, NOT just how long they have been dancing. To say you have been dancing a year doesn't necessarily mean you have acquired the skills. The girls also want to be placed in a class with their peers and not with girls several years older or younger then them. There are big differences between a 7 year old and a 13 year old. Kelley tried to move those girls into the appropriate classes and they were NOT the baby classes and instead Kelley was the one who was verbally assaulted by her. Whether or not the class was at capacity had no bearing on her daughter being in the class. I truly hope that you take the time out to check out this studio for your daughter(s). It is a warm loving studio. The kids all respect and appreciate one another. You do not see any of the cattyiness you often see with girls here. Everyone has a different personality, style, social interests and yet for the hour they dance they are together as one.

My daughter has been going here for a while and LOVES IT. She can't wait to go to class on Friday…read more Everyone is very nice and my daughter loves her teacher Mr. Ryan.

I visited while in town staying with family and got a great workout. I think this was one of the…read moremost fun and intense Jazzercise workouts I've ever had (and I've done a lot!). Instructors were high caliber and the facility is sparkling clean and conveniently located with tons of parking. The other exercisers were friendly too and welcoming to visitors. Hope to be back when I'm back in town!

Jazzercise is amazing! If you are bored at the gym or are new to fitness and looking for a fun,…read moreeffective workout, I urge you to try it. It's modern movements based on dance cardio AND so much more (blended with cardio kickboxing, resistance/strength training, pilates, etc!) All set to modern music. You will burn a TON of calories, move to the beat and have a blast. I was having knee issues when I first started a few months ago and they have magically gone away. I have built a lot of muscle and I genuinely feel better. I have never found group classes that I enjoyed this much or felt so comfortable in - everyone is really welcoming and there is zero judgement. Even if you are intimidated, you will feel comfortable in no time. I am seriously addicted to working out, and I really haven't felt like that since my mid-20's. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

what a lovely local theate....first time visitor & impressed with the performance of our local…read moreactors. my friend is in social security & I wanted to support her...it was excellent...love the intimacy of the theatre. such a funny play. 6 person play & each person carried their own weight. would definitely go back. great find & plenty of free parking!

I have seen two productions here and loved them both. The currently running "Quartet" is funny and…read morepoignant and not to be missed. Superb acting and professional direction. Don't miss it! Addendum: this was a review I somehow failed to post. I have seen several productions since and cannot praise the acting and production enough. Professional quality at POWPAC, IMO, rates far above what one might expect from a community theatre.