The Bob Hope theater is an amazing building. It's full of history and from the looks of it, it has…read morebeen maintained well! The acoustics from the Swan Lake Ballet production were phenomenal. My daughter who is 6 six years in ballet training has now moved to pointe technique level this year and was amaze with the Swan Lake production. Theater location is in the heart of downtown Stockton. Plenty of street paid parking but I chose to have a little more security/surveillance parking 1 block away from the venue that cost $20. The parking lot is very small, and the attendants were very friendly but limited parking spaces. I suggest getting there early as the good parking fills up. The people working at the theater were very professional and welcoming. The ushers helped walk you to your seats. They sell drinks but I'm not sure if they sell a variety of food. I see people only with popcorn and candy treats. They also have an adult beverage bar. Con: While the show is going on, please do not allow people to come and be seated. Allow for production breaks in between, I know they have them. Everyone is standing up every 5 minutes allowing people to be seated through-out the show. Patrons please be on time it's not the movies or ball game! Lol Awesome venue will be back!

Went to this theater for a standup comedy show. I love how beautiful the architecture is from…read moreinside. Took me to Europe! All seats are put in a decent way - even the corner seatings don't miss out. I bought seats for the middle column a little before the balcony and it was perfect! Plenty of restrooms and not too difficult to find parking - street parking and there are a couple of garages nearby. My only shock was there was no heating inside the theater during December and it was super surprising. Glad I was all bundled up that night!

I love this theatre! I try to catch a few shows every year because I love going to plays! It's…read morenice and cozy inside and I just love all the actors! They do such a great job! I recently saw The Wedding Singer & Anastasia. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows this year!

My wife & I saw a play here the other night, in which one of our friends was performing.  I bought…read morethe tickets on the website and was pleasantly surprised to find a BOGO deal for Saturday night shows (not necessarily for all of them, but check our the theater's social media for any deals).   The night of the event, we arrived at the theater a little early.  There was plenty of free street parking available, so we walked to Will Call to pick up our tickets.  The lobby is sparse, with just a few seats to wait until the theater opens.  They do have complimentary coffee as well as a snack bar with beer, wine, sodas and other snacks to purchase. The main theater holds around 300 people, so every seat is a good one.  With such an intimate setting, the entire audience is right up to the action.  There is also a small "black box" theater that holds 65 patrons and shows new and experimental plays.

I thought about giving two stars only because they didn't hassle me about giving me a refund for…read morethis month and the recital outfit I paid for, but no...they just don't deserve two stars. I signed my daughter up for the age 4-6 ballet class. This was our first time at dance class, for her and me, so let me preface this with that--I have no idea how a dance school should be run, but I'm pretty sure, this isn't it. There are about ten kids in this age group, but they run the class at the same time as the next age group up--that has another ten kids in it--so when you pay for that hour of class time what you're actually getting is half an hour because when they're working with the older group, your kid is sitting on the filthy floor getting her pretty pink(required uniform) ballet clothes absolutely dirty. That's twenty kids with the owner and an instructor "teaching them." I warned the owner that she is a pretty wild kid at the beginning of the first class--I mean let's be real, she's four--and it was obvious by the end of the class, she was annoyed with her. After the second class, she said that she was having trouble working with her, but that it usually takes 6 classes for them to get the hang of it. My daughter just finished her third class, and the owner kicked her out of the class saying she wasn't ready. Well...from what I can see no kid is going to be ready if it requires the owner to put forth any effort with them. She herself spends half the classes sitting down on her cell phone, but parents aren't supposed to see this because there's no watching your kids while they dance. There's no cameras or window into the room. There is a large window to the outside, but when I asked her if I could watch from there she said as long as she doesn't see me. I watched from my car for the three classes, and I saw enough. The owner put forth zero effort with trying to teach my kid anything. If you expect small children to behave like cattle, and just do as their supposed to, then this is the place for you. But if you expect more, like for your kid to have fun and to actually learn something--and to be able to JUST BE A KID--steer clear of this establishment. Needless to say, we will not be returning in August as she suggested. Complete waste of time. The only good thing I have to say is that the young instructor(can't recall her name)seemed very patient and kind with my daughter, regardless of how the owner treated her, she should be acknowledged for that. About the only good thing this place has going for them.

I have two daughter go to this school for tap & ballet dance for 3 years I love it. Mrs Ronda is…read moreawesome and her mom is very nice. I referred many other parents for this school.

Today was our very first day. We did a trial class in the Creative Movement class, which is for…read more2.5-4yrs old. It was adorable and focused on fun. They stretched, did a few ballet moves (1st, 2nd, 3rd positions and Demi-pliés) and then danced in semi-silly, and semi ballet-like ways. It was adorable! The only thing that surprised me was that the dancers are separated from the parents during class. There is a large window where you can watch, but my child is a little clingy so it was an issue. Luckily, they allowed me to remain in the dance area for her comfort, which I appreciated. Then about halfway through, she needed to go potty. Afterwards, I was able to send her in with the other dancers alone. The parent area is HUGE! There are toys to play with, lots of (comfortable) places to sit, and even cold water and soda on sale ($1.00 each). Also, there are Ballet shoes available to borrow for free if you aren't ready to buy your own, or if your dancer forgot yours. The building doesn't look like much from the outside, but I was super happy with what I found inside. Oh! My $10 trial class fee? It was applied 100% to her first month tuition. ($50) Also, my daughter has a physical disability, and wears a brace on one leg. They didn't even bat an eye. Just asked me about what her limitations were. Highly, highly recommend!

I love Dance Connection! I spent my best dance years here from when I was 12 - 18! I was on the…read morecompetitive team for a couple years as well and I loved every moment of it. Being on the competitive team was amazing and the best experience as it's super challenging and all the girls really help each other. You have to get selected to be on the team, so if you try your hardest, anyone has a chance. The owners, Janie and Elizabeth, are total sweethearts! The teachers, though I think they've changed a bit in the past couple years, are great! The dances are all creative and have fun music. Recitals are great and all the time that the teachers spend prepping your kids for it is really special. Overall it's a very challenging and positive atmosphere as all the teachers push you to do your best and to give your all. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new studio in the area.

Our 6-year-old daughter attended Elevate's Summer Camp and loved it! The teachers (and students)…read morewere incredible with our very shy daughter who gained a ton more confidence by the end of the camp. So glad we found the Elevate community!

My daughter came here for summer dance camp ! She LOVED it. All of the teachers were kind and…read morewelcoming. The facility is clean and very well kept. We would absolutely come again. Such a fun experience.

A real gem in the San Joaquin County. Wonderful conductor with an orchestra of seasoned…read moreprofessionals and students from local colleges. Repertoire appropriate for the audience. Interesting Guest Artists. Family friendly. Great ticket pricing. Very good parking when the concert is presented at the Theatre on the Delta College Campus. Many concerts in various locations through out their season. We need handicapped seating which is very limited. Call ahead for tickets if you need this specialized seating.

The Stockton Symphony is a really nice little symphony in the central valley. Directed by Peter…read moreJaffe, it includes some very talented musicians and provides some great programming. Peter Jaffe is a great conductor and a fantastic leader for the symphony. Not only is he knowledgeable and passionate about music, he is also extremely friendly and approachable. Their free concert on July 4 is a great way for the symphony to celebrate with people who wouldn't normally visit the symphony. They also include some interesting performances in their season. I had the pleasure to see Mark Twain's World: A Symphonic Journey with Genuine Thespians, which wsa part music and part theater, but not a musical. If ever you have a chance to visit the Stockton Symphony, I would highly recommend it.

My 12-year old daughter has been dancing for the last 6 years and she's been really wanting to…read morefocus on classical ballet technique, as well as Pointe and contemporary, as she has high hopes of being a professional dancer someday. We were blessed to find Pacific Ballet and Suzanne welcomed us with open arms! Suzanne has such passion for dance and knows her stuff. She's trained many dancers who have gone on to professional careers and that's mostly what attracted us to this studio. What I love most about Suzanne is while she is very serious about ballet, she has a heart of gold and the best sense of humor! She makes dance fun for my daughter yet at the same time she knows when to tell my daughter to "suck it up" and keep her head held high. Suzanne has wiped tears from my daughter's face when she gets frustrated, she has wildly clapped and hugged my daughter when she perfects her technique...she has been nothing but encouraging, support and loving. If you have a dancer who is serious and passionate about dance technique, this is the place to be. And not just classical ballet but she also offers hip hop workshops, contemporary dance, barre and conditioning and strength classes. We are very happy here and I foresee a wonderful future for my daughter at this studio.

Suzanne is a classically trained & amazing at encouraging dancers! Gem on the Mile! Central Valley…read moreis Blessed for sure!!!

Hidden in a nondescript building in downtown Stockton you'll find a little shopping center with…read morethis awesome little arcade at the basement level. I don't come to Stockton often but finding little areas like this are a nice little change of pace. The Underground Arcade is definitely more on the retro side but a nice little place to host a party for young kids. They had free place access to almost all games for 2 hours and also a chance to play in a little nerf course set up. The kids really enjoyed it and it was a nice change of pace from the brand name locations. This place offers a great value and while it's hard to find this place from the outside, there was ample street parking. They allowed outside food and the staff was over all helpful and professional. Worth checking out for a party for young kids!

We celebrated my son's 10th birthday here in The Underground Arcade. The boys and girls love the…read moreNerf zone battlefield, while the little kids enjoyed the arcade. Adults played the billiards too. The food and drinks are good. Pizza can serve 6-7 adults (we have a lot of leftovers). Over all the place is clean and well maintained. I would like to thank the staff and especially the guy who helped and served the food ( I forgot his name).Thank You! Will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family.

After a lifetime of enjoying middle eastern music and admiring bellydancers from afar, I finally…read moregot up the courage to give it a try myself as part of my new years resolutions for 2012. I went to a couple different classes from different teachers in the city, one of which was Asia's Saturday class at City Dance. Although I mostly flailed around that first class, I was really moved by the power of dancing to live music and the grace that the other, more experienced dancers showed. Serendipitously, Asia was starting up her beginning bellydance class at Ocean Yoga in Pacifica on Wednesdays that very week. I have been going to one or both of these classes every week for the past 9 months and couldn't be happier. If I had to describe Asia's teaching style in one word, it would be "well-rounded." For starters, Asia is a literal treasure-trove of knowledge about middle eastern dances. She shows us many different moves and routines from traditional cultural dances and often talks a little bit about the history of them. I enjoy her classes specifically because she provides a firm foundation like this, but then shows us ways to draw from these different traditions to make new routines and styles. Her knowledge and passion extends well beyond just the dancing, though. She has a strong musical background (also her husband is one of the Saturday class drummers) and often talks about how to interpret the music and connect it with the movements and pattern of the dance. She highly encourages us to work with zils--even when we hate it--specifically so that we are more connected to the music. I have ZERO musical background and have learned so much about understanding rhythms and parts of a song from this alone. She also has many hilarious stories from her personal history as a professional dancer. I've seen many people come and go from the class, likely because they are intimidated by the work and commitment it takes to really get good (Ive been doing weekly classes for nine months and im still discovering new muscle groups in my hips and low back). But if you are committed to learning the dance, or even if all you want to do is come out and have fun and flail around to live music and learn a little bit about the art of another culture, then Asia's classes are the place to be.

True beginner class by a real Pro! Authentic dance moves taught and refined each week…read more Demonstrations of various styles (tribal & caberet) and regional differences explained. Awesome workout

We love the swim school!! All the teachers there are so patient with the kids. The 1:1 lessons are…read moregreat! Our oldest daughter was swimming across the length of the pool at 3yrs old thanks to Miss Elizabeth!! Our youngest (2yrs old) has also had great teachers and is learning the swim basics to learn to swim and keep her safe around the water. We highly recommend the swim school if you are looking for a safe, caring, and effective place for your child to learn to swim!!!

Love this place. I have two kids (one who was extremely afraid of water after a near drowning…read moreincident and my other has special needs) and the staff has always been so patient and truly caring. They push the kids each to their own level but in a good way so they learn and make it fun while doing so. I highly recommend this swim school!