The Bankhead Theater in Livermore lit up with a John Coltrane Tribute last evening…read more We were so pleased to secure tickets to this once in a lifetime event. The small Theater was sold out...mostly old folks, but peppered with young folks, and school age music students. Branford Marsalis, from the famed music family, and his Band filled the room with an hour and a half (with an encore) of Coltrain's early revolutionary works. The auditorium was on fire. Loved Marsalis's opening ... *Livermore...Who knew!* Marsalis blew a fine Saxophone as they wove this high energy tale. Joey Calderazzo on Piano was a truly amazing player. Eric Reeves on the Base skillfully brought depth to the music. Justin Faulkner on Drums was powerful. Last, but far from least, was Dianne Reeves and her pitch perfect vocals. This beautifully crafted Coltrane Tribute will have a place in my heart forever.

I attended the production of a Midnight Summers Dream, performed by the CYT Tri-Valley at the…read more auditorium. The medium size theater is quant and cozy and not a bad seat in the house. The seats weren't the comfiest. When entering the theater there is a small concession area to the right for snacks, beverages, and alcoholic drinks. There's an array of beautiful displayed paintings in the lobby and wrapped around the lobby from the California Watercolor Association. There's a coat check, bathrooms, and wheelchair access. There's an array of performances offered to suit your artistic taste.

After 12 incredible years of being part of this family in many aspects, I can honestly say it is a…read moreplace like no other . The owners are the sweetest guys and truly care for each and every student. They are great communicators and the admin process is simple and organized. The studio is safe to drop off your kids for hours on end , the kids will make everlasting friendships & learn valuable life lessons. My daughter has loved all her teachers and valued their expectations and standards to make her the best she can be. She thrived in the classroom due to her time management skills, juggling her education and Dance. I would highly reccomend trying the summer classes if you don't know where to start. There is a class/ level for everyone to shine and JUST DANCE!!

We love Triple Threat Performance! The customer service was quick and helpful. They got us set up…read moreright away. The instructors are awesome, and my girls absolutely love them. There are plenty of class options to choose from, and the price point is super reasonable. Highly recommend!

TVYPA is an amazing program for young people that want to perform in a variety of different…read moremusicals. I've been to several different shows and always have been highly entertained, and impressed with how the director Brian has worked with these kids to help show them how to perform on stage.

TVYPA is a blessing to the families of young children in the Tri-Valley East Bay Area. We have…read moreknown the Director Brian for a few years now. He is really passionate about drama and high performance. Since he is a full-time Elementary school teacher, he really knows how to get the best out of these kids. He has a team of excellent choreographers and directors working with him. Their whole team works really hard and the result is a phenomenal production. Drama improves a child's self-confidence in public speaking and provides a great platform for team work. After every performance we are totally awed by the enthusiasm and perfection of the whole team. The only negative I would say is that we are spoilt with TVYPA and would have a tough time doing drama with any other company.

Not much to say because there's too much to say. I'm slightly at a loss for words. I'll give it a…read moreshot. First off, I'm exhausted from taking my five year old daughter to her tech week (performance week). It's a week long nigh commitment and parents can choose to help and they work hard if they opt in! And we have been at the theater until almost 10 or 11 PM every night this week. Welcome to theater! I hope this doesn't scare you. This is not a cute little school production. We are working on "Into the Woods," which is in itself a tough play. The theme, the music, the requirements for actors interactions, space and so on. There's a lot going on. To add fuel to this fire, this particular show has some added elements. This is a ballpark figure, but there are at least 100 actors, ages five to adults. How cool is that? And these aren't small parts - there is additions dancing and actors of all levels. I love that it's inclusive and the director brought everyone in and showed them how to reach their potential. In the last week, I've watched dress rehearsals of a pro caliber go on (they never seem to end)...this is a lot of work. Everything is top notch quality and the organization, even though at times it resembles a noodle sandwich to the lay audience, all comes together like it's a military march. Rest assured, everyone, even my five year old is having a blast. Tired, but still having fun. Of course you always have a mix of moms and dads who help push things through (walking kids to and from the stage for scenes, helping with the sets, doing hair and makeup). Oh, there's a full professional hired staff doing tech, hair and makeup, set and so on. And Kristi, the Director and owner at large is truly amazing. I mean, she puts this all together and makes it work...it's remarkable. This is a company that operates like a family. I listen to the actors and their interactions. It's another home for a group who loves to be part of a production from beginning to end. So much is to be learned here. This is more of a journey than a (mundane) process. Which means it's hard work because if it's going to be good, it's not always a breeze. Can't wait to do more shows.

Great service . I love my kid going here . Awesome experience. Would definitely recommendread more

We had a few bumps early on at Tiffany's, but particularly in the past few months there have been…read moremany positive changes here that have us very excited again about our daughter being a dancer here. Tiffany and Vanessa and co. deserve real praise for have been very responsive to our and our daughter's needs, for instance in working to boost enrollment in a class time that originally didn't have enough students to be offered. Tiffany even took time to respond personally to the few hiccups we had early on, which I was very impressed with considering how much she's got going on as a dancer and multiple business owner. The staff at the Livermore location are friendly and very hard-working, and we love that Tiffany's does go above and beyond in giving their dancers opportunities to perform on stage. They do a great job keeping the dance events organized and running smooth and on time, which is really commendable given there are scores of excited and nervous kids and parents running around like mad! Most importantly, Tiffany's staff have been making sure that there are as few distractions as possible taking away from what we really want, which is for our daughter to have positive, character-building interactions with the gifted dance instructors at Tiffany's. These are what keep her (and her parents) excited to come back to class here every week.

This review is a long time coming, and it's coming from a place of frustration and loss…read more We started out at the Pleasanton studio in August of 2017. My daughter performed with the company from 2018-2021 at the Fremont and Livermore studios. The issues and problems that we ran into are still spilling over to my daughter's dancing. The teacher turnover is RIDICULOUS. Teachers come and go so often there, and it throws the dancers off. During the 2020-2021 competition season, in one month, we went through 3, yes THREE teachers. There is absolutely no consistency. There is absolutely no technique taught there. TDA spits our choreography and does not teach terminology, proper turnout, etc, etc, ETC!!!!! It's all recycled routines year, after year, after year. There is no originality whatsoever. My daughter went to dance competitions and conventions and she was lost when it came to basic terminology, and basic steps. We spent thousands of dollars with them, and looking back; what a waste! Miss Tiffany does not care at all. We mostly danced at Fremont, and I never, ever once saw her visit the studio. We danced at one competition and when Fremont studio was up, she walked out. Yes, she walked out and didn't watch our girls dance. We danced with her for years, and she wouldn't be able to pick my kid out of a lineup. Ms. Robbie who is the TDA Company director is great. I actually really, really like her and think she is fabulous. She was always really kind, fair, and accommodating for me and my daughter. Looking back, on our experiences there, we are blessed that we met such amazing girls. My daughter calls most of them her bff's and I'm so grateful for that. Even better, they still dance together at another studio. If you are looking for a recreational dance only place for your kids to have fun, go for it. If you are looking for a studio that will teach your kid PROPERLY, I suggest going somewhere else.

Now that the whirlwind of our son's Bar Mitzvah has settled (and we've recovered from a wild night…read moreof dancing!), we want to thank Adam and his team for doing such a terrific job!! They kept everyone entertained and engaged all evening, and really made our son the star of the show. We will never forget seeing our son and his 13-year old buddies belting out the words to Justin Bieber. Hilarious!! Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make our event extra special! We are so grateful.

MC Anthony + DJ / Photo Booth / Lighting = PURE MAGIC…read more When we booked this team for an over the top 8th grade dance party, I said (only half-joking): "I'm looking for ultimate bar-mitzvah-level energy -- the kind that gets every kid dancing, laughing, and begging for just one more song." They didn't just meet that vision -- they blew past it. From the moment the music started, the entire space was transformed. The lighting alone turned a basic banquet room into a full-on club -- festive, electric, and instantly exciting. The photo booth added nonstop silliness and memories, and the kids LOVED it. But the real star of the night was MC Anthony. He is not just an MC -- he's a hype man, a game-show host, a magician, and a kid-whisperer all rolled into one. He had games, contests, call-and-response moments, and the kind of inclusive energy that makes every kid feel comfortable jumping in. Everyone was on the dance floor. Laughing. Moving. Taking risks. Living their best middle-school lives. He somehow managed to: * break the ice instantly * keep energy high for the entire event * make shy kids feel confident * and create a vibe where no one wanted to leave the dance floor If you're looking for a DJ team that doesn't just play music, but creates joy, connection, and unforgettable moments, stop searching. MC Anthony and this team are all that -- and then some. I would book them again in a heartbeat.

A nice production of Hamlet, but an unreliable venue at Darcie Kent Vineyard. Food was advertised…read more Hey, come for dinner! No dinner. We watched Hamlet on empty stomachs. Certainly not the fault of the actors, but the venue relationship is very disappointing.

This is the last season our beloved Livermore Shakespeare Festival is playing at the Concannon…read moreWinery (they may move to Wente or Las Positas CC next year). We usually go once every year and it's the highlight of our summer - my wife always calls early and books us front row tickets, so there's no barrier between us and the action! Last night we got the grandparents to come a little earlier to babysit our girls and started the evening off with wine and appetizers at the Underdog Wine Bar (that's a different review!), then strolled over to the Victorian house that serves as the backdrop to all LSF plays, extra layers of clothing in tow to tug on the as the evening got progressively cooler. The play - Much Ado About Nothing - was superb, though some lines were flubbed (it was opening night, after all). The actors engaged the audience and walked off-stage into the crowd a lot (which I like). Jennifer Le Blanc and Ryan Tasker in the lead roles of Beatrice and Benedick were superlative, and the others held up their end of the bargain as well. My pet peeve showed up again, which was audience members not following along with the plot and loudly asking lots of questions (READ the synopsis in the program if you don't know the story!). Other than that, another magical evening for the missus and I. We can't wait to be back next month for Pride & Prejudice!

We've been with the Valley dance theater for 3 years now and we love it…read more My 5 year old is confident and always eager to learn more with her teachers. She's been in the Nutcracker every year and looks forward to it every holiday season. My only set back is with younger classes, if there's a time where a child or a group of children are acting out/not participating it's really hard on a solo teacher. So proper discipline and redirection can be hard... but overall we are still very pleased with this company and will continue to return.

I know ... community theater ... but if you take the family and make it a Holiday treat ... there…read moreis something very special about what goes on at The Bankhead Theater every December. "The Nutcracker" is a memorable story that children 2-92 years can enjoy year after year. The Livermore production is made up of a group of talented performers from our community who take their efforts very seriously. You can tell from the production value that they have spent many hours honing their craft and it shows in every performance. This is not a casual display but a full two hours of ballet, humorous asides, dazzling costumes and of course - the wonderful music. I'm probably posting this too late for you to enjoy this year's production ... but if the economic downturn continues another year ... consider "The Nutcracker" for a grand family outing in 2010.

Cool little arts spot. Not huge, but has a nice creative vibe--feels more local/community than…read morepolished gallery. You'll see people actually working on stuff, not just displaying it. Classes and events seem solid, though scheduling can be a bit limited. Also, the place isn't super modern--more functional than impressive. Overall: good if you're into art or want something low-key and creative. Not a destination spot, but worth checking out if you're nearby.

My employer held a team building activity here on learning how to paint with a group of ~30 people…read more Our employer purchased lunch from another location and bought it over to this venue, and we were able to eat it at this venue prior to painting. We ate for 1 hour and painted for 2 hours. All painting supplies were provided from venue. Vera was the instructor with 2 assistants. The assistants replaced our paint brush rinse cup, re-fill paint and provided tips. Prior to the event, the event coordinator asked Vera to choose a picture for us to paint. The picture was a couple of sunflowers in a vase. It was a good choice since the finished painting can placed in many common places and it was at beginner's level. There were a real sunflower available at each table, so we can use it as a reference. Vera provided guidelines and we had the option to be creative or paint something completely different. Vera is a very sweet lady, she hand wrote many different inspiration quotes on a mini card and handed out to each person. This was to give us some inspiration right before we begin painting, I really like the positive energy that it provided. However, I wished she provided more instructions on how blend different colors to achieve the colors she had, communicate the techniques on how to create certain strokes, and show visually how to paint each section (her back was covering since she stood directing in front of her painting). Perhaps, she might have decrease verbal communication so we can hear the background music, which was very soothing while we paint. She provided detail responses if we had questions though. Our group came here on a mid-day on a Wednesday and there was plenty of free street parking. The area where we painted had a strong mardi gras theme with decorations, lights, objects hanging from ceiling & walls, painting on walls, and more. Also, there is a stage already set up. This venue here could be use for a wide variety of functions such theatrical performances. Overall, this was an awesome event as mini getaway from the office.