I go to the dance center, and take 5 classes a week. Let me just start with the teams, I feel the…read moreteams are so good for us because we learn how to work in groups and we ALWAYS support eachother!!! You can be in up to 3 teams but you have to get into the teams near spring. I will always be super supportive over our dance community. The classes are AMAZING and always make my day 10000000x better! I really appreciate all the teachers, especially: Ms Rachel (hiphop + jazz), Ms Emily (tap+musical theater) , and Tayla (AMAZING hiphop). I love the dance center and 10/10 recommend!!! -Charley

Love love love this place! Miss Lindsay and Miss Amelia are so patient and kind with my crazy 3…read moreyear old! They have summer camps and summer lessons too!!! Oh and really amazing performances done professionally! Best dance studio in Sonoma county!!

We couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Karen! We hired her to choreograph our first…read moredance for our wedding and couldn't have been more impressed with the dance she came up with for us. She was extremely patient and took all the time we needed to go over our dance step by step no matter how many times it took. Her expertise and passion for dancing really showed in each practice. She was the first dance studio we called and we're thankful we went with our first choice! We would highly recommend her for any need or want pertaining to dance.

I googled dance studios in the Sonoma area and California Ballroom was the most affordable at…read more$65/session. My husband and I needed help choreographing our first dance. Emily McAuliffe was great! Both me and my husband had zero ballroom training and Emily introduced the foxtrot to us in a way that was stress-free and fun. Even my uncooperative husband enjoyed the sessions! Emily taught us the swing at the second lesson and the ending (the drop!) at the third and last one. Our wedding guests enjoyed our performance! We're so grateful to Emily and we are thinking of coming back for group lessons.

Excellent. She creates a professional environment in a first class dance studio. Everyone is…read moretreated warmly and respectfully with attention to detailed instruction for each dancer. Ms. Tamara is a class act.

I love this studio! I have never been to a dance studio that offered so many opportunities for…read moreadult, non-professional dancers. You don't have to be a pro to receive excellent instruction here. A large variety of classes are offered for adults and teens, especially focusing on ballet and pointe, and these classes are no joke! They are long (1.5 to 2 hours for technique, and 1 hour for pointe), so you get a good barre, stretch, and center, along with plenty of time to discuss concepts and technique. While the instruction is professional and detailed, there is no need to worry about dress code or a toxic atmosphere. You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in, and everyone is positive, friendly, and welcoming. No drama divas here! The prices are also very fair - just compare them to other studios in the area - and you pay less per hour the more hours you dance per week. This is the perfect studio for anyone who is considering trying ballet, as well as for adults who want a more intensive ballet school. The first class is free, the music is great, and the instructors can work with any physical limitations that a dancer may have. Plus, they offer the rare opportunity for a beginner adult or teen dancer to eventually go en pointe with enough training. Best of all, CCD offers TWO performances each year at Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park! If you have ever dreamed of performing in a ballet, yet thought you were too old, you're in luck! These are not recitals, but full-fledged productions. They are not necessarily classical ballet-based, but also incorporate jazz, tap, and contemporary. It is an amazing experience to take part in one of these productions! They are not your usual ballet fare, either. For 2010, CCD put on original productions of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Nightmare Before Christmas". A welcome change from the usual "Nutcracker"! I should also mention that the floor and facilities are fantastic. The studio is clean and fresh (no dust bunnies!), and the floor is sprung with multi-purpose Marley which is perfect for pointe work. It is well heated in winter. They are in a convenient location, being just a few blocks away from the center of the Cotati hub. This studio also offers classes for children, starting with Primary Ballet for 4 and 5 year olds and going up to teens. They are also beginning to offer RAD ballet exam work. Best of all, they are expanding their class lineup to include adult beginner tap, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean.

I just want to say that I'm a little put off by your policy. Nobody mentioned a fee for a trial…read morelesson when I made the appointment and looking through my emails you didn't mention the $45 fee for anything until after we missed the appointment. I would have driven all the way to you just to turn around and leave because of your fee that wasn't disclosed upfront. Most local studios and private teachers I have found to offer an initial lesson for free to see if it is a good fit. If that's is not the case with you it would be a much better business practice to be a little more upfront in the future. It feels incredibly dishonest.

I couldn't imagine a more inclusive, comforting, and encouraging environment to learn in! All of…read morethe teachers are so enthusiastic, patient, and well learned in their area of expertise, with many of them regularly performing themselves so they can stay on top of their skills! The owner, Christa, is the most wonderful human being I have ever met, and she takes special care and interest to run this phenomenal institution, often going above and beyond to make sure you're not just achieving your goals, but surpassing them. The wonderful office staff (Hi Laurel, Brittney, and Sarah!) Are ALWAYS happy to see you and handle business with cheerful positivity and distinct organizational skills. Whether you're looking to send your children here or it's time for you to finally learn something you've been dying to try but wasn't ever sure about, this is the place for you!

Joining this chorus has seriously changed my life. I've always loved to sing, and have been in…read morechoirs and acapella groups all my life, up until about 20 years ago. Then, life got in the way of my passion, and I put my needs and love of singing aside to take care of life's business. In December of 2013, I reached a very high stress point in both my personal and professional life (lots of stuff going on that was totally out of my control), and I desperately needed to do something just for me. I needed stress relief, fun, an escape and to do something that brought me joy. I really wanted to get back into singing, but wasn't sure how. I knew I didn't want to join a church choir because I am not religious, and I didn't want to take a formal singing class again at a college, because I just didn't need the stress. I just wanted to sing and have fun. I searched online for fun-sounding chorus's, and found this one. I was really nervous about going because it had been so long since I had sung anything, and of course, I didn't know anyone there. However, I was determined, and I hesitantly went to a few rehearsals, and tried to blend in and not call attention to myself. I was really impressed by the positive energy, the non-judgmental feel, and the overall welcome feeling I got. The singing was secondary at that point because I didn't know any of the songs, and I was still really nervous. I was encouraged to do a formal rehearsal, so I finally did it at week 4, and I was accepted immediately the same night in Jan of 2014. Ever since then, I have been growing, evolving, coming out of my shell, getting over my stage fright, making new friends, learning the songs, and having an absolute blast. I didn't know anything about Barbershop singing until I joined. Let me tell you, if you're going to sing, Barbershop is the way to do it! I have found my love of singing again. I have found me again. I have re-awakened my inner passion for music and harmony and ringing overtones. I go to rehearsals, and belt out the songs with all the energy and love I have. I have fun. I sing. I laugh. I destress. I don't look at my phone for 3 whole hours! Like I said, joining this chorus has seriously changed my life. I was sending out an SOS, and I got help. Thank you Song Of Sonoma. Forever Yours, Katherine

These women play as hard as they work and they will absolutely exceed your expectations of a…read more"women's choir". Prepare to laugh and possibly to tear up a bit. They should start every performance with "Let Me Entertain You"! Check their website for upcoming events. Songofsonoma.org

Ruti Celli's music is powerful, healing, and her words are nourishing. A few days ago, I was…read moreadmitted into the E.R. as I was experiencing immense stomach pains. A few days later, I was admitted again and was diagnosed with gastritis (stomach ulcers). The pain continued, however with the help of Ruti's "Intimate Cello live-stream in 432Hz No.12 "Courage" on YouTube, I was able to heal on a Soul level. I had the courage to embrace the pain and even dealt with resolving a lot of trauma during several transformational experiences. You've been guiding and teaching me the entire way through. Through the darkness, I can finally see the light and know everything is going to be alright. Your music is powerful and your words are nourishing. Thank you so much for bringing me comfort and healing me during this time. The last one occurring at a recent concert she performed at in Santa Rosa, CA at the Barlow. I was going through a tough experience, however being in the grass with my blanket and tapped into her music help me get through another tough experience. Thanks to my dear friend, Dr. Shirley Wang, who has supported me these past few days and introduced me to Ruti Celli and Intimate Cello. I am forever grateful for the comfort you've given me these past fews days and continue to listen and learn from your music. Thank you and God Bless :)

As an MD primary care physician, I have referred many patients to Ruti Celli for energy healing to…read morefacilitate healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even physical conditions. I have witnessed extraordinary change and remarkable improvement as people have progressed in their journey. Ruti is a genuine and beautiful soul who connects in Spirit and in Love with all she meets. She has a gift that she is generous with sharing, and she is truly a unique healer who co-creates powerful sound baths.

Perfection every time! Gorgeous huge building, lovely in every way! Go! Best experience. Best…read moreperformance.

I've been telling people how great the Symphony was this past weekend. While doing so, I try to…read moreavoid words like "oftly" that could potentially allow for my rants to sound snooty. But deep inside my attendance did make me feel like I'd gained a little bit of high-class culture. The conductor was so awesome. He was fun to watch and I enjoyed his almost epileptic rhythms as he directed the musicians. Some of the musicians themselves were very moving. Literally! Some of them moved a great deal as they played and some sat very still. It made me wonder how I would play the instruments, if I knew how, while performing in front of a full house such as the one Saturday night! I'd probably move around a lot! Really get into it. The pieces they selected were beautiful and very well-played. Mr. Amy S. enjoyed the opera singers that came out during the second half much more than the music by itself we heard for the first hour. I liked both. It was really a wonderful experience, but probably not one I would have appreciated much before this year. Definitely not a place for children. On that note, we were probably the youngest couple there.

Bought two tickets for the dirty cello band. Got there and there was only one seat available. We…read morehad to stand in the doorway if we wanted to enjoy the show together.

Amazing show last night Misery was outstanding…read more the cast the crew the set all outstanding