5 stars for wonderful teachers and really fun classes that my child enjoys so much. We love this…read moreschool a lot. -2 stars because it's become clear to us that none of the teachers are willing to maintain a respectful environment for little dancers to learn. The teachers are all very positive all the time (lovely! yes nurturing teaching!) but they all pretend not to notice when a child or several children (not babies or toddlers) are completely ruining a class by screaming, throwing themselves on the floor, or leaving every couple of minutes for a sip of water. The distractions are endless sometimes. This is a huge shame for kids who actually want to hear their teacher and be present in the dance classroom. Some kids have a hard time focussing when other students are cutting off the teacher non-stop. The teachers also fail to shut down loud conversations in the waiting area. Adults and other children watching the classes all too frequently talk loudly, eat loud snacks, run around wildly, or cry (baby and toddler siblings). The culture at this school is so fake positive that it ignores how stressful it can be for parents who want to watch their children dance and, most importantly, for kids whose learning is constantly interrupted by loud people in the waiting area. There is a nice space outside at the front of the school for people to excuse themselves, but the rudest people rarely do, and the teachers NEVER ask them to take a moment outside. Please PLEASE fix this problem so we can continue loving this school and recommending it to all of our friends with young children. My child has taken class from almost every teacher here, and we really do love it, but this is a problem that will likely send us to another school in the not too distant future if it's not resolved.

We started coming here when my kiddo was just old enough because we were looking for a mommy and me…read moreclass. Ms. Marissa is the best, and we continued here until my son aged out because she made dancing and learning ballet so much fun. We highly recommend this Tutu school!

Andrew's Camp is absolutely fantastic! My daughter had such an amazing time here. She came home…read moreevery day excited to show me what she made and these weren't your typical coloring or watercolor projects. They did real, supply-intensive arts and crafts that were so creative and fun. The staff clearly put a lot of thought and effort into planning activities that keep kids engaged, happy, and proud of what they create. It's rare to find a camp that offers this level of hands-on, imaginative experience.

My kids above Andrews Camps. We usually only go during the summer. They have the best time, truly a…read morekids paradise full of their favorite activities. I love the drop in option as well. I have no complaints when I drop them off and only get negative comments if I pick them up too early.

We can't thank Ena enough for all of her help with our Sangeet night for our wedding! She…read morecoordinated all our dances for our family and friends, choreographed them all, created videos for people to practice, and then hosted virtual/in person practices the week before. She helped us to pick out songs and created the final song mixes as well. If you have any events or weddings upcoming and need a professional choreographer, Ena is definitely the one to go with!

Ena is a fantastic and inspiring dance teacher. My daughter Ariana has been taking dance classes…read morewith her since she was 6 years old and Ena's love of dance and encouraging positive style motivated Ariana to try many different styles from Bhangra to jazz to tap. Ena makes the classes super fun and engaging, and my daughter loved it. Her experience was so positive that I was inspired to take an adult dance lesson with Ena. I had a blast, made new friends and the performance had my family so impressed! Thank you Ena for being an amazing dance teacher and inspiring our love for dance!

Our dance lesson with Cynthia was great! My fiancé and I had no clue about social dancing prior to…read moreour 2h lesson - but we felt very comfortable afterwards that the first dance at our wedding was going to be successful. Cynthia gave us a call prior to booking our lesson to go over her process and get more information about us and our wedding plans. She suggested that we pick a few songs that we potentially would like to dance to (since we didn't have one yet), but this was the only homework prior to the lesson. During the lesson we started with proper technique - how to lead, turn, feedback on things we were doing wrong and tips on what will look good in photos. Then we played the couple of songs we had picked and danced to them. This helped us make a choice very quickly! During the rest of the lesson we came up with a "choreography" to our song so that we knew what to do during our big day. After the lesson, Cynthia followed up with lots of photos of us dancing as well as written out details of our dance. This was super helpful so that we could practice at home!

My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience with Cynthia as we prepared for our first dance at…read moreour upcoming wedding! She was incredibly fun, energetic, and made us feel totally comfortable right from the start. Neither of us had much dance experience but her guidance and encouragement made it easy to follow along! I also loved how she takes pictures along the way to show us how the two of us would photograph, it was extremely helpful! I would highly recommend Cynthia to any couple looking to make their first dance extra special!

I want to highly recommend Maria Molina as a personal trainer at the Bay Club, Marin. I initially…read morestarted working with Maria to recover from a knee injury. I wanted to strengthen my leg muscles so that I could return to playing tennis. As someone who is over 80 yrs old, I was somewhat skeptical that weight training could make a big difference in my athletic abilities but one year and half later of training with Maria and I believe I'm more physically fit than I was in my 40's. Everything is easier (i.e., walking up stairs, carrying heavy loads, keeping up with grandkids ,etc.) To say my quality of life has improved due to my work with Maria is an understatement, Maria is a consummate professional. She explains exercises clearly, pays attention to form and keeps sessions motivating and enjoyable. One day when I was lifting weights on my own at the gym, a gentleman commented, "I see that you are experienced with weight lifting, Your form is perfect. You must have been doing this for many years." I give Maria full credit for teaching me the right (safe) way to lift. I occasionally have a few sore muscles but recovery is quick after a workout. Probably the most important thing I've learned from Maria is to believe in myself. Sometimes she tries a new exercise that I think is impossible for me to achieve, let alone master. Her confidence is unwavering and has a profound effect on my mental attitude. I see few women my age working out with weights at the Bay Club. I hope this review will encourage someone who is considering personal training to contact Maria. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish with her expert guidance.

I'd love to highlight a few of my favorite instructors at the Bay Club--each one brings something…read moretruly special to the fitness experience: --Violet is an absolute gem! Her classes are high-energy, fun, and always a fantastic workout. What sets her apart is her contagious positivity--she's genuinely happy to be there with us, and it shows. Every workout with Violet leaves you in a great mood. I only wish she taught more than just Ignite--I'd follow her to any class! --Helen is exceptional. She's not only an amazing instructor, but also a standout leader and role model. She teaches a variety of classes and every single one is top-notch. Her glutes class in particular literally kicks ass--in the best way! --Meg is one of the best TRX instructors I've ever had. Her instruction is clear, her class structure is thoughtful, and the challenge level increases over time, which I truly appreciate. She also provides great options for those wanting to push further. Bay Club is incredibly lucky to have these phenomenal teachers. I hope they are recognized and supported--because they absolutely deserve it!

I have been going there for 15 years and it has the best teachers. They are really nurturing and…read morehighly trained. It is not the commercial type of yoga studio that I find off-putting. I would highly recommend this place!

It gives me great pleasure to write to people interested in yoga. I think that Julia Lorimer is the…read morebest yoga instructor in the SF Bay Area. Her knowledge base is very broad and comprehensive. Yet for yoga class, all you need to do is listen carefully when she directs your body. I started a few years ago and I wasn't seeing results for over a year. The pandemic got in the way until we used Zoom. Julia gives us links to her classes. I made a point f taking her yoga class from a linked class and started a new yoga schedule, taking it at least 3's a week. My body transformed. I was so amazed that I developed "yoga butt." I am now stronger than ever. Julia has the amazing ability to combine her deep knowledge of a few schools of yoga, her deep understanding of kinesthetics, anatomy, physiology, and yoga poses that she brilliantly even sometimes invents. I have been in dance class since I was four. I have taken a ton of yoga classes all over the bay area and online. I will not take a class if it is not taught by Julia. One must attend class on a regular basis and once in class, just listen quietly and Julia will take you on the most exquisite yoga journey that will transform your body in an hour and a half. It is with the greatest pleasure that I urge you to participate in the best yoga workout you have ever experienced as you grow to understand your own body's strengths and limitations that will only expand if you remain rigorous with your practice. Please come and join us. Everyone welcomes you, especially Julia. Thank you, Melanie Hahn

Mini music is the best. Ali and Warren take music classes for children to a whole new level. My…read moregranddaughter and I have enjoyed 3 years of singing, dancing, learning about rhythm, playing instruments and making new friends. She evolved from a shy 1 year old to a 5 year old who sings all day long. We really feel that we scored when we found Ali and Warren and their mini music. They are such great educators and amazing, thoughtful and nurturing mentors. We had been taking the Corte Madera classes but we couldn't resist going to Sebastopol for our last class before Kindergarten begins. Both are outside in beautiful areas. I have watched so many little ones blossom as they recognize songs and begin to understand rhythm. This was just the personalized music class that I was looking for...I feel so fortunate that this amazing musical duo came into our lives at just the right time. Ali and Warren wrote quite a few of their songs which we loved immensely...take a musical journey with them...you will bring home music and memories for your little ones.

Our four of my kids LOVE Mini Music! My two oldest daughters first started going when we moved from…read moreSF to Marin at ages 2 and 4 and still remember almost every word from every song five years later. Ali and Warren's energy, enthusiasm and music ability is contagious! They have a way of incorporating every type of child into the mix, making each class fun and different, and they are so patient with all levels of interest. I now go with my 1-year-old twins who love the Ali/Warren team just as much. Our weeks would not be the same without our Mini Music Mondays!

My six year old has had a lot of fun here. She really enjoys being able to choose her own…read moreactivities, and especially likes the sewing room and bounce house and splashing in the sprinklers on the water days. It is so wonderful for parents that they have long hours and I can drop off and pick up according to my schedule for the day. It is also incredibly helpful that they provide lunch and snacks - it makes my mornings much smoother.

Easy great for any kids good food to fuel them through the day!…read moreEasy drop off pick up

Great people, coaches are very helpful and love crossfit... Lots of gymnastic options for the…read morekids... Parcour... If you love crossfit, this is the place in Marin

Come. Try it out. Have fun. Get stronger. CrossFit Marin has morning, afternoon and evening classes…read moreto suit any schedule, and there are plenty of concurrent classes so that parents with kids of any age can work out at the same time. It's the best gig in town. Our first experience with CrossFit Marin was at their weekly Sunday afternoon classes at Town Park in Corte Madera. We saw a couple of athletic guys setting up a tumbling and gymnastics course next to the playground, and signed our two boys (3 and 5) up for a drop-in gymnastics class. The boys had fun, learned some new moves, and worked off a Sunday-morning-worth of energy. Andres de la Rosa and Roger Harrell told us about their program and invited us to check out their gym over at Tamal Plaza. A couple of weeks later, I signed the boys up for gymnastics once a week. While I watched those first few classes, it quickly became clear that the CrossFit Marin team are patient, talented and positive teachers for both the littlest tumblers (whose attention often wanders) and those kids who have had more experience (who may need more focus and harder challenges). And as we spent more time at the gym, I saw how our boys' natural flexibility and strength were being enhanced by balance work, skill training and fun games during class. The prices are very reasonable, so we quickly went from once a week to twice a week for the boys, and I started chatting with the trainers (thanks, Bill!) about their adult CrossFit program. Now comes the personal part: I have a lousy body image. I was a plump unathletic little kid, and as an adult have always been more inclined to play Scrabble than racquetball, if you get my meaning. So it took a couple of weeks of watching at the gym before I was willing to open myself up to trying an adult CrossFit class. And you know what? It turns out I'm *great* at it! Sure, I can't really do many pushups yet, and I can't yet do a chinup, but for the first time I can actually see myself getting there one day. I'm learning ways to work toward those goals. I'm getting stronger every week. The focus at CrossFit Marin is on strength and overall conditioning, so the workouts are really varied -- we've done skill work on everything from deadlifts and pullups to juggling and balance beam, so I feel like I'm always making progress. They can scale a workout for any skill level. Can't do a pullup? Keep one foot supported! Can do 50 pullups? Wear a weight vest! They can even work around past injuries so that you can come to the gym even if you have, say, a bad back or a chronic knee condition. If you think you're strong, you'll get stronger, and if you think you aren't fit, you'll discover strengths you didn't know you had. There is always something new to work toward, and they welcome whatever you bring to the table (or the floor in this case). Bottom line? I am working harder and feeling better about myself than I have in years, and I can do it at the same time as the kids are doing their classes. So they see me being active, and they're well-cared-for and busy while I'm focusing on my own health and well-being. Roger, Andres and the rest of the CrossFit Marin team are talented, open-minded, positive and committed to teaching all ages and skill levels. Their gym promotes community, hard work and good habits, but without the posturing or 'sales' mentality of some other local facilities. They love what they do -- helping people to grow stronger and more physically confident -- and it shows.

Stan was definitely the Man that saved us ON THE DAY of my god-daughters quinceanera. We had…read moremulticultural celebrations going on that day. 2 dancers came out to perform at Oyster Point Yacht Club and were very entertaining. Dancers even got some of the crowd to come out to the dance floor and participate, teach everyone about the dance and how to dance like them. We will definitely contact Stan the next time we need entertainment for our parties.

Thank you to Stan and his team for the wonderful performances at our company luau last week! The…read moremusic and dancing was perfect! When the majority of our guests headed outside for a cornhole competition, the performers came out and performed in the courtyard, too! Their music and singing was an amazing addition to the friendly competition cheers of our team! I highly recommend Island Breeze! Most definitely a 5 Star performance!