We joined this studio around November of 2020. We travel ~45 minutes to take ballet and tap…read moreclasses here and it is well worth the travel time (and cost of gas). The owners went out of their way to make my daughter feel welcome and she has progressed tremendously. There are two performances each year and are a joy to watch. The instruction is excellent, and the instructors are very friendly.

This is the 3rd dance studio we've tried for my daughter and after just a month we decided this…read morewill be her dance home. The people are warm and welcoming and the instructors are top notch. After seeing how 2 other studios operate there is a night and day difference in how this studio is ran. All the instructors are highly skilled and accomplished in their styles of dance. The growth we've seen in my daughter as a dancer has been fantastic. Highly recommend!

Christine does an outstanding job at reVel. Not a day goes by when my 5-year-old doesn't ask if…read moreit's a ballet day. When my daughter walks in, I can see that Christine and the instructor know and take a personal interest in my daughter. I've observed the patience, kindness, and care they've shown to all students in class, which is honestly more important to me than anything else. ReVel has done a wonderful job with maintaining health safety standards and is incredibly accommodating when a class is missed by offering a virtual recording of the class and a class credit toward the next session. They are consistent with mask protocols and from what I have seen, other families are compliant with these expectations. Our experience with the recital was the best we have ever seen--bar none. It was evident that a lot of time, effort and thought went into preparing each student. From quality costumes to great choreographies, the studio did not miss. Most importantly, Christine has truly created a culture of focus on growing skills and confidence and this really shined through in the recital. Not only in the way the dancers were encouraging one another on stage but the ways in which instructors were hands on and supportive + the audience which was incredibly attentive + enthusiastic. Creating a positive culture like this doesn't happen by accident. It comes from intention, purpose + perseverance. And I'm so proud to have my daughter be a part of something as special as that. Our first season at ReVel was so wonderful + I cannot wait to see the ways in which the studio continues to grow + evolve!

Small class sizes. Christine pays attention to movements of students and helps them to perform the…read moredance movements correctly. She is definitely one of the best dance instructors I have ever seen. I would recommend her to anyone wanting a fun and engaging dance class for either themselves or their children.

First time here for West Coast Swing class on a Thursday - oh boy this is a huge deal! Lots of…read morepeople, huge parking lot but pretty full. Gabriel was funny and a great instructor. Still nervous to do the dance social but definitely will be back for more. Such a positive crowd and experience!!

Love the classes offered here! I continue to attend and can't wait for the next class.read more

Full Circle Dance is an amazing community. My girls danced with this company for four years and…read morethey truly considered it like family. They over a Team dance option and not focus on competition dancing. The instructors and owner are the kindest and most encouraging teachers. And most importantly, they keep dance FUN!

My daughter has been dancing at Full Circle since 2020 and we absolutely love it. I like that it's…read morenot overly competitive and it's built on a foundation of actually ENJOYING dance! We've watched this studio grow over the past couple years and we love the friends we have made through it. Highly recommend.

I worked with Timmy Merz (the owner of Booth Dancesport) intensively for eight months. He is a…read morelovely dancer, and a handsome and sometimes charming person. However, he has been highly unprofessional with me. He frequently does not do what he says he will do - especially if I asked him to do it. He doesn't communicate well. His responsiveness is unreliable. He sometimes dropped out of contact for days - when we were up against deadlines. He is unorganized in scheduling lessons, many times I didn't know my lesson time until the day of, making it impossible to schedule the rest of my day. And now ultimately, he has ghosted me over a disagreement about an advanced lift he wanted to get me into. I didn't feel safe. I told him so. I requested we work it in a supported environment. He agreed, but never followed through. This lead to an argument, after which he has refused to communicate. I paid for 16 lessons for the month of August, and only got six lessons before the disagreement. He still owes me for 10 lessons, and has, as of today (almost a month and a half later), refused to acknowledge any of my communications, or my requests for a refund.

I love learning and dancing with this studio! I had taken off dance for 10 years while I was moving…read morefrom city to city and trying to find a solid place to call my home. When I finally got my feet on the ground, I tried looking around for different studios to try out. I wanted a place that offered a lot of options and where I could ultimately train to compete again. This studio didn't disappoint. I started with their group classes first, then stuck around because the floor was a nice size for practicing. Then I tried a couple private lessons and I was hooked. This studio offers a lot of options from several professional teachers who teach a variety of ballroom dance styles, group classes for beginners and for those who are interested in competing, as well as a group cardio class with dance steps incorporated. I've seen people come in who are interested in learning more social dance skills, those who want to create that special dance during their wedding, those who want to perform as a solo act, and those who want to compete all over the nation. Everyone here is super friendly and social (even to the awkward introverts like me). It's definitely a welcoming environment and I'm so happy I found them.

I was lucky enough to see AscenDance Project in Union Square as part of the San Francisco…read moreInternational Arts Festival and was amazed. The show opened with two acts in a cube, which were fairly comical, especially a section involving swimming gear, performed to Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz. This portion was a great insight into the group's philosophy and attitude towards the performance. The rest of the program utilized the purpose-built climbing wall, which served as one of the coolest, most original stages I've ever seen. The dancers performed several different pieces, rotating through the group. The Isabel von Rittberg's choreography flowed beautifully, and was executed perfectly. My favorite performers were von Rittberg, Ryan Gaunt, and Sadie Landram. The dancers were as poignant and graceful as they were strong and steady. The vignettes provide commentary on the rhythms which dictate our lives. Each piece communicates different emotions, feelings, and situations, from a love story to individuals scaling the same high cliff face. My favorite pieces were "My Heart grew wings beneath Desert Skies", "Levitate", and "Heart-Core". I highly recommend that you take advantage of ANY opportunity to see this group. An incredible and moving performance!

After a random chat with a stranger at Tully's Coffee shop in downtown Berkeley and dinner at Sushi…read moreKo, a group of us went over to the Ashby Stage, conveniently located next to Ashby Bart, to watch Ascendance Project's opening home season show. The Ascendance Project is a group of seven dancers who challenge their choreography on vertical walls without the use of ropes! WHAT!!! Talk about taking dance to a whole new level. You know you've got talent when you can dance on vertical walls, have in-sync coordination and hold horizontal body positions off the wall. At one time I was reminded of lizards crawling under the desert rocks. The graceful acts even had dancers performing upside down in positions I'd never thought possible. The lighting effects created dancing shadows which at times accentuated the dancers in the act. It was beyond any dance performance I've seen. Never seen a show like this? Don't worry, they have more shows to inspire you to hit the gym. And if you miss their home season performance during March 6 to the 14th, then you can consider challenging yourself in one of their classes. It might come in handy if you ever decide to go rock climbing.

My daughter loves this studio. Such a great place to learn!! The staff is amazing and it feels…read morelike a family. She recently joined the Flyers company and is having the best time!!

Fantastic Aerial Company that focuses on Kids and young adults learning the art of aerial dancing…read morein a fun and safe environment. They work on technique, presentation and the kids learning the aerial arts present their learning in the form of various shows that you can buy tickets for. They also offer unique corporate events, private parties etc. Great people to work with and lot of fun and energy.

I always enjoy visiting Whimsy paint. Last time, I went with a few friends and we had a blast…read more The session lasts two and a half hours and as always, my only issue is with the pacing. We are given too much time during the first couple hours and all of a sudden the last steps speed up. The instructor insists you can stay longer if needed, which is nice, but by then, I doubt anyone wants to. I wonder if they slow things down so that people get more drinks, and when it's too late to order more, things move much faster. In any case, it's too bad!

Best costumer service I've EVER had. They are always…read morewilling to help. Always very kind and responsive. We love to paint here and will always be excited to do so.