What an amazing place for the children to learn, be creative, gain confidence and have fun. The…read moreperformances the students put out is very good. My son did a couple of camps and enjoyed it. He played various roles as well as learn behind the scene backstage work. Come see a show!

A place where talent is identified and given center stage. NOT a place where kids are "coached" to…read moresing, dance and act. I have enrolled my child a couple of times. And he was NOT "taught" anything. He's a naturally good singer, so he sang well. They did NOT provide any voice training. I was hoping they would coach him on movement and dance basics but they did NOT. In summer camp, kids with smaller parts just sit around, there is no coaching to fill their time. They just "play games". In short, it's a lot like everything else. They provide a platform. If the child is naturally talented, motivated and lands a good part it's great. For the rest, it's an activity to check off.

We saw "42nd Street" here. The play itself doesn't age well in the "Me too" era, but there was some…read moreserious tap dancing talent in this small community theater! The theater itself is comfy and intimate with good acoustics. I'd not hesitate to see another show here! Also, I highly recommend Vinum Bar at the mall nearby for pre-show noshes and drinks.

Great summer classes for kiddos wanting to actually have a part and be in a production for all a…read morelevels!

My two boys (8 & 11) had so much fun with their classes. They took Creative Writing and Theatre and…read moreLeadership. They definitely discovered the different sides of themselves. In Creative Writing, I was surprised to see my older son showing interest in writing. Teacher Ish was able to help him develop his story further and even to the point of publishing as a book later on. That inspired him to want to keep writing and develop more stories. The theater class was so fun. The kids were able to experience all the aspects of theater performance. From remembering lines, character interaction, voice projection, performing in front of a large audience and much more. Teacher Ish had good control of the class. Her advice on how to carry themselves for the play will benefit their character development well into adulthood. There was an assistant, Mitchell, who was very helpful, and plays the guitar. One thing that was challenging was to try to go to all the classes/rehearsals. But it worked out at the end and the show was funny and engaging. I strongly recommend this class. Kids will learn so much and have fun at the same time!!!

This was our first experience with an acting class. Come to find out, it turned out to be so much…read moremore! My 8 year old has some attention & impulse control difficulties so, I was hesitant to sign him up. The group was small & Ms. Ish was wonderful. She really took the time to get to know my son & connect with him. It was wonderful to see his progress & culmination of the leadership & communication skills he acquired throughout the 10-week program. Each class started with some games to build camaraderie & trust between the children. I am looking forward to future classes with Ms. Ish as we found the outcome to be something we were all so proud of!

Beautiful music! They are absolutely fantastic musicians. Seniors need to hear more of their lovely…read moremusic.

This is now known as BAY PHILHARMONIC and new performance venue is Chabot College in HAYWARD! We…read moreare honored and proud they have moved to Hayward and elevate the arts throughout the Bay area. The Broadway Tribute Proformance at their premier opening at Chabot was nothing less than 5 Stars with numerous standing ovations to a near sell out crowd of over 1200 attendees! Tickets cost about 1/2 of what you pay to see this quality of performance in major cities and the staff are warm & welcoming to all. They also provide student discounts. BRAVO to Bay Philharmonic to bringing 5 STAR performances to Hayward!!!! Go to their web site www.bayphil.org and check out future performances.

My partner and I took the beginner sampler class and I loved it! Our instructor Sean was very…read morecompetent and created a very warm and welcoming space to learn and have fun. We went through a series of exercises that built on each very well and along every step of the way, there was a new lesson on the art of improv. I was having so much fun, the two hours of class quickly flew by! We also went to their Laugh Track City show later that night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The cast was super creative and engaging with the audience. I was entertained with every performance and haven't laughed so much and so hard at a comedy show!

Wow, wow, wow what a show! This was a special one since it featured the 3 founding members Bobby,…read moreSean, and Ben. They are all very different so makes the show so entertaining. These guys go on stage 'without a parachute' and the situations they create along with comedic intelligence keeps you engaged in laughter and 'did he actually say that'? The show is so inexpensive that you JUST GOTTA GO. Such a great night out even for retired people. Don't forget there are classes for children adults, and the would be great for a corporate off-site. The classes really help you be more flexible and comfortable with new and different situations. Show this theatre some love and go to the next show.

American High School Performing arts is a student theatre company at American High. The director of…read moreits annual school plays (in the fall) and school musicals (in the spring) are directed by the school's Drama teacher, Mr. River. Each year, he does a great job directing each school plays and musicals, and Mr. Wong does a great job coordinating the music that plays in the background of the plays. Despite not seeing any of the play or musicals in 9th grade or 10th grade, I did saw the best musicals in 11th and 12th grade. The lead character in some of those musicals was Julia Lyell. She is one of the best AHSPA performers I've ever seen. I would recommend others who attend American High School to see one of those musicals.

Mira is a fantastic teacher for kathak. I have few friends…read moreI have recommended abs all were satisfied.

My kids were learning from Karan and now Jay for over a year now they have improved a lot.. I love…read moreKaran's passion for dance and that reflects in his choreography.. I would give more than 5 stars for these guys..

I have known Anita for many years, and have closely followed her work, outside as well as in the…read morebay area, with the kids for a long time. She has a gift of bonding with children and training them in a playful yet effective manner. I have a daughter. I believe it's best to start young so i sent my daughter to get trained on Bollywood dance. She was hesitant at first but I can see tremendous progress in just a matter of a few weeks! She now has no stage fear and is ready to dance whenever she hears music, with childish yet elegant finesse. Keep up the good work, Anita! You rock :)

From the owner: At NIPA, students learn dances bollywood style, Semi-classical, Folk, Patriotic dance, and…read morecontemporary styles. It does shows and competitions all over the places. NIPA is the Local Promoter of Sony TV's Boogie Woogie Dance Competition in US.

Professional and fun environment and kids are excited about the class. There is a nice seating area…read morefor parents as well

Hoopsphere's new Theater Gym is amazing! It's newly renovated with beautiful lighting and flooring,…read morereally impressive. The coaches are great with the kids, and my child has improved a lot. We look forward to coming every week. Highly recommend!

I enjoyed my time working with Ayumi the past 2.5 years. Ayumi is extremely talented and has helped…read moreme improve with voice lessons. Marina and Fabio are extremely responsive and supportive as well. I appreciate the consistency, professionalism and responsiveness of all staff at Better Music.

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised how effective voice lessons online could be! This music school has…read moreskilled instructors who work hard to figure out what singers need and create a program to help them achieve their vocal goals. Becca made voice lessons, fun and informative. She is that rare combination of very knowledgeable and very funny.