Our daughter loves her classes. Ms Michaela and Ms Eva are such caring and warm teachers and foster…read morea loving, and enjoyable experience for their students. This is our second year and we will be continuing as long as we can! The year end shows are done so professionally, and give the kids and parents something to look forward to. Highly recommend this studio!

Our daughter has been attending Dance Arts Project for the past year. She started a little later…read more(age 10) than some of her classmates, but Ms. Michaela was amazing about making her feel comfortable, part of the group, and, to help her enjoy her experience and grow as a dancer. All levels are encouraged, and it is clear that Ms. Michaela really loves her dancers and loves dancing! There was an incredibly impressive school-wide performance at the end of the year, with beautiful costumes, great music, moving (and often even funny!) ballet and modern dance performances. We're looking forward to continuing at Dance Arts Project, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in ballet - either beginners, intermediate, or advanced dancers will thrive in this inclusive environment.

We celebrated our daughter's 5th birthday here, and it was absolutely wonderful! They truly thought…read moreof everything. They provided cupcakes, a Happy Birthday sign, candle, and party favor bags--items I had already purchased myself, but I could have saved so much time and money! Elianna was an absolute dream to work with. She kept us updated on the flow and timing of the party, and she was warm, attentive, and fantastic with all of the guests. This location was also incredibly accommodating. Our party fell during Thanksgiving break when most nearby Tutu Schools were closed and unwilling to host events, but this team graciously allowed us to book during that time. We're so grateful!

Ms Eliana is and was very welcoming for my daughters first time and continues to be thrilled about…read moregoing to ballet school. Thank you we appreciate you!

My daughter loves the Kpop dance class offered here. The studio is clean and has all around good…read moreenergy. People look happy and the scheduling of the classes are so easy! We love this place!

Leslie moves like Aaliyah sings. Gifted communicator, killer stage presence, and even from the back…read morerow I'm envious of her skincare routine. Everything she comes up with feels "right" in the body, even if mine has never moved in this way before. Super fun and a great brain workout; if I keep going every Tues night for the Int/Adv in perpetuity, I don't think I'll ever inherit dementia. Worth noting that as I arrived, I saw students leaving the Beg/Int class prior, come pouring out the door with huge smiles and breathless chatter. Such a great place of art and community in Oakland!

I decided to try the summer teen program. That was a mistake. After the first class, I had health…read moreissues that did not allow me to attend the classes. Being that I only was able to attend one class, I asked for a refund. I tried to explain, but they were extremely unaccommodating. They said that I should have filled out a form. How the heck was I supposed to fill out a form while in the hospital? I had other issues to worry about. If this was not bad enough, this program was not even as described and mainly consisted of little children and not teens. They started ignoring my emails after I tried to explain my situation. Dance 10 was a lot nicer. These people are extremely greedy and do not care about their students. They just want money. Avoid this studio at all costs.

This kids are cute but unfortunately the instruction was just alright, and they use hard sell…read moretechniques. The classes did not appear to have been thoughtfully planned out before each class and the parent visit day felt haphazardly done. The children did not seem to learn much in the months they were there. There also turned out to be many hidden costs aside from the outfits, bags and shoes, such as a spring recital (not in Alameda) which you learn about later (with additional costs for participation, costume, photography, recital tickets, flower bouquets etc which they pressure you into purchasing e.g. by parading the children during class to show them what costumes they would be wearing if they participated, and measuring everyone regardless of whether or not you are participating thus making it more difficult for parents to explain if you can't do the recital). Overall I really wanted to like ABA, however selling was prioritized above the children's long term love of dance. I appreciate the school needs to make a profit as a business, however I would have been more persuaded if costs were transparent and if they did not reduce themselves to using unkind hard sell techniques especially with young learners. Thank you.

I moved to Alameda from Hawaii in July 2011. I was really homesick in September and started to…read moreresearch halaus in the Bay Area. After reading a YELP review and contacting Kumu Lani via email, I decided to give it a one-month try. Upon entering the studio, I realized I came to the right place. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Kumu Lani is a very talented hula dancer and teacher. I enjoy learning from her and taking in all the mana'o she shares with the class. I prefer to dance hula, but she offers all types of classes at her studio--from children and adult hula and Tahitian, to ukulele classes, sewing classes, and much more. A list of all updated classes are available online at www.halaumakana.com. If you want to try something new, or get back into hula or Tahitian again (like I did), or just want to learn more about the Pacific Island cultures, you should check it out. She's really a no pressure kinda teacher, but if you put in the time and work, you'll learn a lot. I've been dancing with Halau Makana for 7 months now. Every week I look forward to my Tuesday night class with Kumu Lani and all my hula sisters. They are 'ohana to me.

Just an update on address and contact info: 1122 Lincoln Ave…read moreAlameda CA Kumu Lani Cid 510.995-8746

Just Dance Event Center is a great place for a private party! The space is welcoming, spacious, and…read moreperfect for celebrations with family and friends. The decorations, setup, and overall atmosphere make events feel special and well-organized. It is a great choice for birthdays, weddings, receptions, and other private gatherings. I would definitely recommend Just Dance Event Center for anyone looking for a fun and convenient event venue.

Don't bother going on Sundays for dance if you expect AC - they never turn on AC so it gets very…read morehot and uncomfortable.

Love, love, love Teacher Nora! This is my 3 yr. old daughter's third class and each time she has…read morelooked forward to coming...the biggest shocker is that she lets me leave her there and doesn't notice me gone! Teacher Nora keeps the little ones engaged at all times and has a great ability to make her class fun while at the same time stays in control of her class - she also has a natural confidence with kids, and carries herself like the trained dancer she is. This is a perfect dance class from which we plan to move her on to pre-ballet then (formal) ballet (with my daughter's approval) in the future. We feel lucky to have her as my daughter's first dance teacher! Good to know: Her classes are held at the wonderful Ruby's Tumbling.

From the owner: Creative Dance for children ages 3-8 years old.read more

"I strongly advise against joining this club. My experience over the last ten days has been nothing…read morebut frustrating. The environment is extremely toxic, filled with arrogant and rude individuals who lack basic manners. The staff here is just as unprofessional and unhelpful. It is not a place for decent people; the atmosphere is mentally draining, and the quality of people frequenting this club is highly questionable. Save your time, money, and mental peace--this place is not worth it."

I'd especially like to give a shout out to the wonderful massage program at the HBC spa…read more Nonmembers, when booked for a massage, can also have access to use the locker room, women's private indoor hot tub, steam sauna, dry sauna, as well as the private women's sun deck after the massage. What an awesome spa treatment! I've been a member for two years and love the pool and the yoga classes. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Two years ago I booked an introductory tour and swim reservation, and I was immediately impressed and hooked! Parking is plentiful and the setting is very spacious and peaceful overlooking the water.