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    The Performing Arts Academy of Marin

    4.2(25 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    -----Adding to address Annie's comment below: Annie - if…read moreindeed you want to apply consistency across all performers, then when we fly in for the performance on Sunday we will join the show just like a number of other caucasian ensemble performers who had lower attendance and are still being allowed on stage. I plan to have my video on, so will record any interactions in which we're stopped from going on stage, and point to the caucasian students who have missed tech rehearsals this week yet still being allowed on stage. If paam is keeping our money, then we are performing on Sunday. Paam can also issue a refund and we'll be happy to go separate ways. But Paam does not get to take all our money and disallow us to be on stage yet allow others to be on stage who have lower attendance than our kids. Appreciate you doing the right thing. -----Original post: Our experience with the Performing Arts Academy of Marin (PAAM) has been deeply disappointing -- both in terms of fairness and the overall learning outcomes. The program feels heavily commercialized, prioritizing revenue over education or student experience. Tuition is extremely high for what ultimately amounts to very limited technical instruction, the pressure of buying vanity products aimed at parents who think their kids a star is everywhere, and the refund/credit policies are rigid to the point of being unreasonable. I've never written about race or discrimination in a review before, but I feel obligated to address it here because it has affected my daughters repeatedly. In the lyrical squad, choreography has been super simple and non-technical, yet cast placements have shown a clear pattern: the same Caucasian dancers are routinely placed front and center, while my older daughter -- who is a good dancer but not Caucasian -- is continually placed in the back or off to the far side. My younger daughter was once put in the front purely due to her small size in a formation, but it wasn't part of any fair or rotating system that would give all dancers a chance to shine. The final straw has been this: Multiple Caucasian dancers have been allowed to miss tech rehearsals and still participate in shows. Meanwhile, my daughters, who need to miss a single 24-hour window for a required ski team race and assessment (and for which we arranged to return early at significant cost of flying in, tickets already purchased), were told just 3 days before that they would not be allowed to perform once they fly in -- despite knowing their choreography thoroughly and being disciplined, capable dancers. The rigidity applied to them simply hasn't been applied to others. The pattern is painful to watch as a parent. It's demoralizing for kids who have worked hard and earned their place on stage. It's their right and not someone's at the front desk to strip them of who doesn't even see them. At the start of the year parents also receive an extremely one-sided agreement through DocuSign -- which I declined to sign because it was so imbalanced. I can't say I'm surprised. But it is disheartening to pay thousands of dollars for a program that delivers minimal instruction, selectively enforces rules for preferential kids, and ultimately allows discriminatory dynamics to persist. I wish our experience had been different, but based on what we've seen, I cannot recommend PAAM for families seeking a fair, inclusive, or educationally meaningful dance program.

    I've sent my daughter here for the Holiday Spectacular one year and she loved it. However, I signed…read moreher up again and she didn't want to go again a year later and was scared to go. I'm not sure why but she said it was scary and wouldn't enter the studio. The holiday spectacular, while adorable-but can be very intense for smaller children. The (little) girls are all expected to wear makeup; such as mascara, rouge and lipstick, which some people may not want their kids to wear under a certain age. The performances are cute, but about 50 kids on stage. Pros: Nice facilities, clean, on trend dance classes (I.e Taylor Swift or Wicked/what's on broadway). Sweet teachers. Cons: Lots of marketing pressure to sign up for classes or your kid won't get into their dance class. Pressure to sign up when is opens or not in. $40 fee just to change a class even if you made a mistake. Their refund policy is not family friendly. I really tried to get my daughter (6) to go into dance class, but she was having anxiety about going. She was scared about going to a new class with new people and just wouldn't go in. This particular performance has about 50 little 6 year olds tap dancing or doing hip hop on stage and a wait list. So, it was a very popular class. However they don't offer refunds. The cost for a semester (Jan-May) is about $700 for a weekly lesson + performance. I think it's just something you should be aware of when signing up to send your kid here is that you may not get any funds back if they can't go for any reason. (Anxiety, injury, work/childcare issues etc.) So, perhaps think about this before you sign up. Recommendation: don't pressure parents so much on sign up day to get into the classes and then don't offer refunds. Offer more "try before you buy" options or options for little girls who might be more hesitant to try new things.

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    The Performing Arts Academy of Marin - Holiday Spectacular show - our annual tradition!

    Holiday Spectacular show - our annual tradition!

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    Cynthia Glinka On The Dance Floor - Starting! Had no idea what we were doing.

    Cynthia Glinka On The Dance Floor

    5.0(55 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    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!

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    Cynthia Glinka On The Dance Floor - Let's Dance !

    Let's Dance !

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    Cynthia Glinka On The Dance Floor

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    Just Dance Academy - Talking Heads Tribute

    Just Dance Academy

    5.0(16 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Just Dance Academy has impressed us in every aspect. The studio director and staff exude warmth and…read morea love for dance. Jenna, the owner, is a graceful and enthusiastic instructor, and also an incredibly responsive and diligent administrator. She manages the studio with great care and professionalism, communicating quickly, paying attention to details, and always going above and beyond for her students and their families. Most importantly, my daughter loves dancing at Just Dance Academy. Her instructors have been outstanding, and the performances we've been a part of have been fun, innovative, and inspiring. The classes bring her immense joy, confidence, and excitement. We are so grateful to be part of such a nurturing, well-run, and inspiring dance community.

    Artistry, Inclusivity, Athleticism, FUN and JOY! These are all the things that make Just Dance…read moreAcademy a spectacular community! My daughter started in 5th grade when we moved to Marin, with only one year of dance under her belt. Today as a 7th grader, she does Jazz, Ballet, HipHop, Contemporary, and Competition Team. She is learning creativity, resilience, artistry, and commitment -- dance has boosted her body confidence and helped her make a bunch of new friends in our new community. And then there's the shows (oh, the SHOWS!)...the winter show and spring shows are incredible! High production value and absolutely incredible choreography. Jenna and all of the teachers create a warm, welcoming, encouraging, and inclusive environment for all abilities and interest areas. Highly recommend!!

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    JDA's Ballet Production of Wizard of Oz

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    JDA's Annual Spirit Day

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    Happy Feet Dance School - Wonderful dance studio for tap and jazz.  So encouraging and professional.

    Happy Feet Dance School

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This dance school is wonderful for kiddos and adults alike! They did a beautiful job transitioning…read moreto zoom during COVID and back to in person. The staff is engaging, professional, and kind, with lessons tailored to appropriate age groups. My favorite part of Happy Feet (aside from the amazing humans) is the tap dancing! It can be hard to find adult group lessons in Marin if you are more than beginner in tap, and these ladies bring it! They are welcoming and warm and encouraging. I highly recommend taking classes here!

    My daughter began tap and jazz lessons here a few months back and so far it's been really great. If…read moreyou're looking for a positive, encouraging environment for your child to learn dance, this is the place. I really like that they don't create a competitive atmosphere (unlike a certain dance place in Mill Valley that happens to go by an acronym....) and the instructors at Happy Feet are caring and nurturing. They create a fun, enjoyable atmosphere that encourages a desire to learn and love to dance vs. a high pressure, stressful environment. These are kids after all, and many do this for fun, not to become professional dancers. It's really great to have found a center that understands that. The facility isn't the greatest, and (to me..) there's a mildew/mold kind of smell in the rear changing/waiting area. But that's stuff I can get over when my child comes out of class with a big smile each time.

    Throckmorton Theatre - Love love this theatre

    Throckmorton Theatre

    4.6(92 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    It's fair to say that Marin is no hotbed of nightlife but lately, the rain and early sunsets have…read moreme nesting a bit more than in past years. It's in the midst of this nesting that I've discovered the joys of what the Throckmorton Theatre is laying down. The free, monthly noontime concerts are great as is the always popular weekly comedy night but more recently I've been enjoying the other events offered. In so doing I've come to see the Throckmorton as an essential community asset; they save me a drive to the City while providing right-sized entertainment close to home. When I attend events here I leave feeling thankful for their offerings. In recent months I've enjoyed a Jonathan Richman concert (fab... bring him back!), a concert by a local band, and A Chorus Line, teen edition. That last one left me sorry that I'd missed the previous one-time Broadway shows showcased here and with resolve not to miss another. For a little above the cost of your ticket you can pay to enjoy reserved seats but if you fail to do that you'll find equally satisfying seating on the main floor (they also have balcony seating) if you arrive early enough to snag it. I find myself checking the Throckmorton's calendar with a frequency, these days, that I'd not have anticipated even one year earlier. They've not disappointed yet.

    I had not been to this charming theatre in many, many years. It is just as lovely as I remember…read more The art work in the lobby is so interesting. And the interior of the performance hall is exquisite with such detailed woodwork, gorgeous light fixtures and murals. We attended a free musical concert with an outstanding local violinist who featured art on the screen to accompany the music he played. I've honestly not heard a violin played with such versatility. What a treat this show and venue was!

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    Throckmorton Theatre - Inside the theatre

    Inside the theatre

    Throckmorton Theatre - Inside the smaller venue

    Inside the smaller venue

    Throckmorton Theatre

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