I had the privilege to dance at HeartBeat for over 10 years and during that time, I created a…read morelifetime of memories that I will cherish forever. HeartBeat not only provided me with a place to learn and dance ​but also a second home and a lifelong family. Teri and Mollie Nash are dedicated to the lives of each and every student and strive to make a safe and friendly studio environment. They are inspiring teachers and amazing people who change the lives of every dancer that is lucky enough to walk through the doors. Leaving HeartBeat to go to college was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do and whenever I come home HeartBeat is the first place I go. Teri and Mollie made me fall more and more in love with dance every day and I am honored to say I danced here. If you're looking for a dance studio with incredible instructors and lifelong friends, this is the place. Taking classes every day and being a member of the competition team is something I will always remember. If I could do it all over again, I would! They are that amazing.

Amazing dance place! I signed up for my first time at dance. I started with acrobatics, because my…read moreold gymnastics place was to un advanced. In acrobatics, Constance was my teacher and wouldn't level me up just because of ONE MISTAKE OF A HANDSTAND! Soon, we got a new teacher and now im being leveled up. My hip hop teacher, Jan Jan is amazing! It's crazy how she only teaches two classes! For our hip hop dance recital, we danced to a remix of Live in the Mix and Debut by KATSEYE. Would recommend, super fun.

This is a review for the business practice not the dance class…read more My daughter wants to try ballet so I contacted the business via its website for a trial class and mrs Briones never once told us there is a trial fee. But after the trial when we decided to join another ballet school, I kept getting an email about $20 fee. All other Ballet schools in the area offer a free trial class and to me it is a standard for a good Business. If I would have known there was a fee, I wouldn't even try. On their website there is an offer for Free boy trial class so it is totally not transparent. The business clearly doesn't disclose its business policies to its customers. Please on the watch out for their shady practices. Update So I saw a reply message from the owner explaining why there was a trial fee (which again wasn't communicated at all from the beginning via email).But what made me even more upset was when she/he stated "we saved your spot for months"...OMG that was totally incorrect!!! Luckily all my communications with them was via email so I had smt to go back to.

Our family is very happy with our experiences at Ayako School of Ballet (ASB). We have a daughter…read moreand a son both taking classes at ASB. If you are considering a dance school, it is important to know that even children dancing in ASB's beginning levels are given top-notch instruction. Many of the teachers are current or former dancers from widely-respected professional companies. Children studying at Ayako School of Ballet have the opportunity to dance with professional guest dancers in annual full-length Nutcracker performances as well as in end-of-year events. Competition activities are also available. Every ASB student is taught with care and artistry. As a result, Ayako School of Ballet's dancers are some of the best. They continue to win national awards and many students are accepted into leading summer dance programs, university dance programs and dance companies throughout the United States and abroad. We are proud to be associated with such a fine school. Ayako School of Ballet is a wonderful, welcoming environment.

My 12 year old daughter started ballet last year. I was a little worried as most girls start so…read moremuch younger and ballet studios have a bit of reputation for not being particularly kind. Well this studio is the opposite. It is intentionally inclusive and welcoming. The owner has a mission to create a safe welcoming environment and she has 100% succeeded. I am so grateful to have a place for my daughter that is safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and provides a healthy environment for her teenage years. Not to mentioned she is getting so skilled in Ballet so quickly. She loves it there as a student, she feels accomplished and proud of her new skills. As a mom I can't imagine a better environment for her to be spending her time in.

I've been taking an adult beginner ballet class now for the past three months and it has been life…read morechanging. Teacher Adolfo Marazita is a master teacher. Clear, structured, consistent lessons got me hooked - I plan to continue classes here for a long, long, time.

My daughter has been attending Small Fry Dance Club for a month now. I would recommend the toddler…read moreclasses to a friend! My daughter has a blast dancing and being goofy. She's a very timid kid who's normally very clingy to me. Since her first session she felt comfortable and ready to participate and looks forward to going back each week. She's 3.5 for reference. I do have two cons: The first: parking. It's not really within their control and there are options. The small parking lot and garage are very narrow but not a deal breaker. We prefer to park on El Camino (which has its own challenges with how busy the road is). It's close to HWY 92 which is a plus for us. The second: there are huge windows to watch your child dance/participate yet parents grab chairs and pull it up to directly in front of the glass which makes it harder for everyone else to watch. And those same parents that put their chair against the glass (blocking everyone else's view) end up on their phone not even watching. I wish the school would put up a sign and remind parents to sit further away so everyone can watch.

My daughter has been taking class here starting at 3 years old. She has been introduced to tap, hip…read morehop, and ballet since coming for about a year and a half. It's a nice way to introduce different styles of dance to younger kiddos before committing to a specific style of dance. They do two recitals a year - one in December and one in June. I will say, this is definitely not a conventional dance class. It's more play, movement with props and toys. But my toddler LOVES it. I plan to keep her in Small Fry until she turns 5. I will then transition her to PCPA, which is the sister program to Small Fry for older kids.

PCPA is an amazing dance studio that accepted my daughter as a person who liked to dance and…read moretransformed her into a beautiful confident dancer who LOVES to perform & compete. The owners, Jana & Carlos, are kind, approachable yet very professional. I've seen all the improvements they made in the past 4 years and the growing number of students is a testament to the kind of Family, Community, Professional Dance studio that's a precious gem for all of us who have found it.

My daughter took her first ballet class at Park & Rec when she was 2. She enjoyed dance so much…read morethat I started looking for a more permanent dance school. My coworker recommended Small Fry Dance Club (PCPA for the littles). She started in their Music & Movement program which incorporated tap, jazz, and ballet. Within 3 years, she was ready to graduate to the big kids' program. 6 years later, we are still at PCPA. This studio has given my daughter so much confidence and helps her to continue blossom into an outstanding performer. She, like many of her dance friends, has a full dance schedule, dancing almost every day of the week. She is has been in their Musical Theater comp team for the last 3 years and is preparing to add 3 more teams to her schedule. They have won numerous awards and the teams are always supportive of each other. Jana, Carlos, and their team and school are wonderful!

Well, it has been a few years now, and I wanted to update my review for some of you, if you are…read moreconsidering having your daughter sing with the peninsula girls chorus. My daughter started in repertoire for two years, then Allegra, and now Brava. I could not be happier with her progress, not only as a musician, but as a young woman of character. She's had an opportunity to develop as a soloist, and to develop her range from soprano through alto and I appreciated how her current teacher, Mr Skaff, challenges her to push herself. She was getting quite comfortable singing melodies as a soprano, and now has to sing harmony parts as an alto which I can imagine is challenging if you are new to it. I love hearing about her class sessions and the things she learns. I feel so grateful to the chorus for hanging on through a tough three years now of COVID. Unfortunately, my daughter had to miss some time in chorus because as a nurse working in the hospital, COVID was the nightmare we prayed would never happen but did. I was overwhelmed and so was my family. I am so thankful to the director Karyn Silva for giving us a leave of absence during that time so I could be there for the patients and the staff in the midst of that crisis and not stress about pushing my daughter on zoom. I will be ever grateful for their compassion and support. They welcomed my daughter back with open arms and never hesitate to let me know if she needs to improve or work on something. The musicianship books that the students work on train them thoroughly to read and understand music. I am truly pleased about that as there is an audio component and books do get checked and reviewed regularly by staff. The other wonderful thing is that they do have a uniform exchange so you can keep on exchanging a uniform in a different size as your singer moves up in sizes. I must say I have greatly appreciated that especially in these tight economic conditions. All I've had to worry about is some tights and the occasional black dress shoes. That truly cuts costs down for me. it also makes me feel like we're doing something good for the environment because these clothes do get gently used for a very long time, not just discarded. If you're wondering whether this is the right place for your daughter, come attend the end of year concert. It is a wonderful time to see, and hear what the graduating girls are planning, what universities and careers they're moving on to pursue, and you will be able to envision your own daughter and see if this is where you want her to be. This is what I did, and I knew right then and there that is exactly what I wanted my daughter to look and how to comport herself. Every year I marvel at the lovely girls that move forward, whose voices and talents give me chills, how they keep themselves neatly groomed, respectful of the dress code, respectful of the audience and their choirmasters. Thank you so much PGC!!

There are many great things to say about Peninsula Girls Chorus. They cover a well rounded,…read moreinternational and uplifting repertoire of music, and have a decades-long history as a Peninsula institution. The program is very well run and all of the staff are highly competent and dedicated. They also do a great job teaching music theory. What is most special about PGC though is that it is a family for the girls over multiple years. Many of the girls literally grow up within the chorus. When I see the senior girls graduate every year, it is a true celebration of sisterhood. I would recommend the PGC to anyone looking for a supportive and fun community of vocal music for their child.

I have been going to Adult's BharatNatyam class for a month now…read more She has a very warm style of teaching and it shows in the students. I love the camaraderie amongst all the students in the class. I look forward to learning more advanced steps.

I booked a painting class with Deepa for my birthday and I'm completely thrilled with the…read moreexperience she provided for me and my friends! There were snacks, wine, and freshly baked blue berry scones right from her oven! Deepa is such an amazing host and a very talented painter as well. She was very warm with us and super accommodating and friendly, my group and I felt very well taken care of during our class. She was able to curate a very memorable painting experience for us, plus the painting I made and took home is a great keepsake and reminder of my wonderful time at Netra Center! Thank you so much for everything Deepa, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to dive into their creative side!

Can't say how thankful we have been each time we bring our two girls here!…read moreReasons include: A smile at the door EVERY TIME Building our girls' confidence Coaching our girls to become strong, coordinated and attentive budding gymnasts Caring about our girls Great make-up policy Easy payment system A fun atmosphere! We appreciate San Carlos Peninsula Gymnastics! Coach Gene, Ramee and Xavier have been so patient and skilled with our girls. It's been a great experience!

Very strange place…read more We were looking for a gymnastics place since my daughter expressed interest in returning to a gymnastics class now that things are open again. The closest ones to us are Bayshore Elite and this place, and Bayshore Elite had no spots for her age. My husband and I visited this place in person since we happened to be in San Carlos for shopping to understand their classes / signup process better, since the website didn't have a schedule of when the classes would be (of course, if the days of the week / time doesn't work for us, we can stop considering it). The facility is in downtown SC. They don't seem to let people in through the actual storefront address, so you go through this somewhat creepy alley attached to either a hotel or apartment complex and end up at their back entrance which is apparently where parents drop their kids off. I was appalled - the area is gated by a chain link fence and a badly maintained tarp, and looked like a garbage dump that I felt very leery about leaving my child at. I asked the adults in charge (coaches I guess?) who I could speak to about classes and they directed me to a grumpy woman who was very standoffish and flat out rude. She insisted that we had to sign their waiver before we could take a look at the facility (for general cleanliness, ventilation, upkeep), which was beyond odd since we were not getting on the equipment or trialing a class. Ok - I then requested a schedule so I could see if their classes even work for us. I don't know if she assumed we were suspicious people because we didn't have our child with us at the moment, but she then told us to go to the front of the building to get let in. Then, while we stood in front of the building as directed, she stood at the front desk not doing anything and proceeded to ignore us for over 10 minutes. I understand the concern for safety of children, but as a business owner, she could have also answered our question about class scheduling and with COVID still a concern, I definitely want to make sure any facility doing close contact sports is clean and has decent air quality - even before my child comes here for any evaluation. In fact, I'm curious what they were hiding by not letting us see the facility in person. Well, only because pickings are slim in the Bay Area for any child activity spots, and worse since COVID, I get home, get on their website, and grudgingly complete their waiver which asked for tons of info that I wasn't dying to give out if I didn't know whether I wanted to even engage further with this place. We didn't hear back beyond that, after they collected all our info. Hell, I also filled out the evaluation form to see if I could get her evaluated and again, didn't hear back. Anyways, rude staff, bad condition and SMALL facility, and I honestly wish the peninsula had better options closer to home.