I can't say enough wonderful things about this dance studio. My daughter started with the…read moremommy-and-me classes, and now she's thriving in her independent classes. The nurturing environment gave her the confidence to adjust to school easily, and she's grown so much both in her love for dance and her independence. Not only has this studio helped my daughter build confidence and independence, but it's also where she's formed beautiful friendships. She looks forward to every class, and I can see how she's is Blossoming. I also want to mention that my other two daughters have gone through this same experience as well, and they've had the same incredible growth, gaining confidence, independence, and a true love for dance. It's been a wonderful journey for all of us. I'm so grateful for the amazing Dance teachers. Thank you Once again DANCE IMAGE

I brought my daughter in for dance class for a few months. I definitely will not be returning for…read morethe next season. Signing up and fees are very complicated. Feels like there's a money grab whenever possible. Strict dressing rules for the younger kids was off putting but tolerable. The worst part is the teacher we had. I can't speak to how other teachers were but Jessica was not a good one. She consistently didn't help correct students on proper movement and provided little instruction. It was like she was robotically gliding through the classes and the children would get confused or bored. I doubt any kid learned a thing about dancing in that class. Only good thing I liked was that my daughter found it ok to be on her own without me in a class setting which will help her feel more independent when it comes to school time. Another scary thing are the stairs to go into the studio. The hand rails have huge gaps that people, especially kids, can easily fall through.

I love this place been coming here for years but my daughter promoted up to a class with a young…read moreblack girl (she's adorable) curly ponytail and glasses) but she doesn't know what she's doing in sorry she just stands there and watches the kids no instruction whatsoever no help to the girls either it's frustrating. I feel like my daughter is not learning anything at this point. I wish there was a lead instructor that would walk around just to make sure everyone is doing their job

We have had an excellent experience. Both of my daughters are thriving & doing so well…read more It's clean, the staff is friendly & the coach is kind while keeping her class in order. Very happy with our decision to enroll both daughters in the beginner gymnastics. They have TONS to choose from & a lot of staff that excel at their job!

I don't usually leave negative reviews about businesses. I don't like to spread that negativity…read more However, I feel the need to keep other parents informed. We signed up our daughter for Monday night beginners folklorico through the city. Classes were great. Good instructor. Repetitive and age appropriate. The business is FULL OF HIDDEN FEES. The registration is 40 dollars. Okay, great! Right? We show up and they say it'll be another 160 for shoes, skirt, undershorts and hair net. Red flag, but fine. We paid it. Then for the performance they say we need a DIFFERENT SKIRT- which apparently they also charged for. I would not know because it was not communicated to me that the girls need to match. I asked what type of dress would be needed and where to purchase. They said olvera street for about 200. Okay, my daughter is invested so fine. No biggie. We show up to performance and EVERYONE ELSE HAD MATCHING SKIRTS. It was NEVER communicated to me. So my daughter performed in a different outfit. They charged us for a studio danza shirt and another white shirt. There are SO MANY HIDDEN FEES AND RED FLAGS ABOUT THIS PLACE! Small space for a lot of children and families. Many parents find themselves sitting on the floor. Luisa is nice and the instructor is great, but I think the whole thing is shady. I will not be returning to this studio. If you can find another place to do Folklorico- do it. I don't mean to be so direct and mean, but I want to help other families not make the same mistakes I did.

Terrible terrible dance studio!! By far the worst in Whittier. We signed up my child for Folklorico…read morethrough the Whittier Park and recreations online. My husband couldn't find the location and he was told they couldn't talk and hang up on him. To many details but I'll start with the most important ones. 1. It was the wrong location apparently they moved and didn't bother to tell the city to update the information. 2. The establishment has no running Air conditioning or ventilation. 3. The dance studio is small and kids barely have room to move. 4. Staff is rude and not welcoming. Do yourself a favor and don't sign up to establishment and save yourself a huge disappointment.

What a little gem in Uptown Whittier!…read more Parking is a breeze even though there is a little bit of a walk, but there is plenty and it is free. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase; wine, beer, cheese/crackers, candy, chips, water. Bathrooms are plenty and clean. But let's get to the auditorium, shall we??? It's so adorable and fancy! The architecture in this place is beautiful, although kinda funky too with it's bright colors. The first time I walked in, I literally was amazed. It feels like a "big league" playhouse, yet it is small and quaint at the same time. Seats are very comfortable with legroom and not a lot of "pardon me, 'scuse me" issues since it is laid out with short rows. I've literally sat in the vey back row of the main level and was able to see and hear perfectly! Kudos for the acoustics. The temperature in the auditorium is also comfortable; not too hot, not too cold. A wide variety of performers at the Shannon Center! Plays, musicals, entertainers, all music genres! Check out the Hawaiian series too. Need something artsy and entertaining to do? Check out their website and see all the upcoming acts.... you may just have your next date planned! Wonderful job Whittier College! Shannon Center is only list of places to "go to" when looking for something to do. CHEERS!

Came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon to catch the Whittier College Department of Theatre's…read moreproduction of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and was more than pleasantly pleased by both the venue and the comedic performances. While, yes, I am a biased and proud aunt of the female lead, I was still able to cast my biases aside and review the venue as a whole. That said, my niece rules, my niece rules,my niece rules. First off, the parking was super convenient, free, and located on the same lot and block as the theatre. The ticket prices were fair, as they went for $15 bucks a pop. Not too shabby for 2 hours of live entertainment all while supporting the college theatre department. The theatre was on the larger end of the small side. I'm not too sure if there's a larger stage, but the one that we were in seemed to suit the play nicely. I enjoyed that aspect because I really got to appreciate the nuances of each performance, attention to detail, and engage in the communal aspect of being part of a live audience. Good stuff. Oh yeah, the restrooms were also pretty big. On the downside, I wish there would've been more variety at the snack bar during intermission. Not a big deal. Go eat after the performance at one of the many local restaurants nearby. Also, the seats were padded chairs, so be sure to shift your position after some time. Overall, loved it! It's a shame I hadn't attended any previous productions, but rest assured that I'll be returning for more. Support the kids, support the arts!

look no further, this is it for R&B. I took the R&B class here for months and it was pure fire. I…read morewould take a two hour drive all the way from Malibu to get here, the only conflict recently is that I now work closing hours . As a dude that is whiter then sour cream and can't dance to anything this helped me become a much better dancer. I wanted to try R&B since I have found it fascinating on social media the attention it gets and it's a great way to impress the ladies without saying a word. It's like a combination of slow hip hop and breakdancing. It feels daunting in the beginning but Rey walks you through all the steps and explains the technique behind each individual complex move. He takes a move that looks impossible to do and he makes it possible to do for an average guy like me. I would without a doubt call Alejandro Rey the Royce Gracie of R&B since he truly has a deep love for the music and you can clearly see that through his teaching. He doesn't only instruct but he travels and performs R&B consistently around the country so there is no better teacher you could ask for since he is always sharpening his skills. Never had a mundane class, each one is unique and you will always learn something new to add onto your dance tool belt. One thing I like about Rey is that he will change a move on the spot to fit the music. You will learn a complex R&B routine and if one detail is off or can be made better Rey will throw in some really cool move so there is no wasted space in the song. Also you will see professional R&B dancers taking the class with you. It's kind of a trip because you will see these guys on tiktok or instagram weeks prior and on a Wednesday night they're right next to you in class learning from the best. R&B also bleeds into other areas of dance and builds confidence within yourself because it's not easy to perform in front of others. When you consistently show up you get consistently better and slowly you consistently becoming more confident with yourself since you are doing stuff you never thought you would be able to do. For me that was the most important aspect since I started talking to people (ladies) that I was too shy to talk to before. Also I know that I can do a dance most guys have a hard time doing but Rey was able to guide me through the weeds of it. Lastly Rey has couple R&B which is the perfect date. Take your lady here and the car ride home will be much different.

The owner of this studio only cares about money. She doesn't care about her dancers or the fact…read morethey are children. If you want a place where your daughter will thrive and grow as a dancer this is not the place. She belittles the kids and humiliates them in front of the class. Clearly this lady has never taken a class in child development. She stuck in her ways of tearing down girls to build her own ego.

They never answer their phones. Good luck trying to find hours/days and class schedules.read more

Quest Dance Academy's instructors are some of the most versatile when it comes to teaching. They…read moreeach have their own style and are excellent at communicating that to all levels. In QSC LB, Arden has the most unique style of bachata that you won't see anywhere else and Jessica is the best as speaking the language the ladies can understand. For QA, Tony and Gracie work together to create a funky style of Salsa that makes you forget the world when you are dancing. Also, not to mention their way of making every practice feel like you are hanging out with your best friends and just happen to be dancing. I would recommend QDA to any and all that have the desire to learn more about dancing. It would be an experience you won't forget.

My daughter loves dancing here, she has been doing the toddler (3-4 year old) ballet/tap combo and…read moreloves it. Ms. Bekah is great! She teaches them how to be responsible, setting goals for the class and teaching them important basic techniques. It's a great first experience and foundation for dancing. I would highly recommend this dance studio to everyone in the area. I know a few people from dance and cheer in local high schools have mentioned that all the dancers coming from SFSDC are amazing dancers!

My daughter has been coming here since 2011. All the teachers are wonderful and has learned so much…read morefrom them. My daughter started in the baby class and now she's on the competition team. She loves it and is so happy to have made life long friends. It's become a family for us.

Nereida, Nazareth & Jessica gave a kick ass class. Full of energy, made it so fun the hour flew…read moreby. I came in full of stress and I'm leaving light as a feather. Had to modified some exercises due to a recent injury but it was totally doable and at only $3 a class there's no excuse. Located behind Greenleaf uptown Whittier. There's plenty of parking and tea houses for after. Can't wait until next class.

So much fun! Great motivation music! Lots of parking across…read morethe street! The hour went by very quickly! When you have fun time flies. I Love the energy I get during and after the session. I look forward to tomorrow