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!

We are so glad that we picked Yoko's studio for my daughter to do her ballet. The staff and…read moreteachers are very friendly and very supportive. Big shout out to MS KAREN! Omg she knows the name of every student that comes and goes in this place. She is very friendly and always has a smile on her face when we come here. My daughter always thought about her when we go on traveling and always bring her goodies back to Ms Karen. The place is full of trophies everywhere so you can tell that they always get a wins on every competition they go to. We always look forward on the dance recital for my daughter too. the staff never stop on helping the kids and always have a back up when the teacher call in sick. I have no complaint or issue here and will continue to bring my daughter for her ballet/tap dance..

We registered our daughter in this dance school because we liked their play method and their fun,…read morepartying social life. But the essence of dance training is rather low. For the most part, it seems that the better dancers were trained elsewhere and not at this place. Another problem that we have come across is that the teachers seem to have favorites among the students and disproportionately focus on them. This can be more demoralizing for the other children who want to learn. Moreover, the studio has a permanent cat, which presented allergy complications for our daughter. Though they started this problem with an air purifier, it didn't work and finally we had to take her out. In general, this school would probably be suitable only for kids who want a more fun filled and less structured approach experience. Parents who are looking for serious training or an all round environment should opt for another school.

The Jackson theater at Ohlone's Smith center is a well-loved community location and it has…read moresalvaged organ parts inside! I hope I can hear it some day. I just went to see Heathers the musical there and it was amazing. Go see it showing in the next couple weeks!

The Gary Soren Smith for Performing Arts is a great venue and houses the G. Craig Jackson Theatre,…read morealong with the NUMMI Theatre and a smaller theatres. Housing the Louie Meager Art Gallery, Theatre and Dance Studios, TV, KOHL Radio and Broadcast Studio. The outdoor amplitheatre is a wonderful theatre with a great view of the Bay and sunset. The Staff are pro's and always friendly, courteous and helpful. Having been a performer (classical and pit musician) and performing at the Smith Center for years, I can appreciate the dedication and efforts of the Staff first hand. As a patron of the arts, I highly recommend the venue for your upcoming events.

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.

My girls started "dancing" at 4, and before finding LPA, we definitely did our fair share of studio…read morehopping trying to find the right fit. LPA was studio #3, and three years later, we comfortably call this place home. Both of my girls are naturally super shy, but the moment they step on stage, something changes. Watching the confidence they've built here has been one of the most rewarding parts of our journey. What really makes LPA special is the community. The kids build real friendships, the parent community is warm and supportive, and there are so many leadership opportunities for dancers of all ages. My girls have also developed such a genuine love for Chinese traditional dance. And while there are plenty of Chinese dance studios in the Bay Area, Lisa's choreography just hits different.

My daughter started dancing at Lisa Performing Arts when she was 5, and five years later what…read morestarted as a hobby has become a true passion for her. The teachers are dedicated, supportive, and attentive to each student's technique and growth. My daughter is always excited to go to class and motivated to improve. She has also been on the competition team for the past four years, which has helped her develop teamwork, discipline, leadership and perseverance. Even more meaningful are the friendships she has built along the way. LPA is truly a wonderful community where both kids and parents grow together. We are grateful to be part of the LPA family!

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..

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.

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.

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.