Maryse is fantastic. She teaches a lot of classes for children and adults. She is friendly and has…read morea large dance floor. I take adult tap lessons there and have a great time. It's extremely affordable. I would definitely recommend checking it out. I know they have different teachers doing, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz & ethnic dances.

The teacher here is really nice. The place is very family oriented and the atmosphere is wonderful…read more Maryse is the teacher and she is very versed in multiple genres of dance including tap, jazz, ballet and pointe. The studio is located in the back yard of a house but it is quite spacious and has plenty of room to dance.

Got to see a friend's play at CCCT and really enjoyed the whole thing. This place is a community…read moreresource and a treasure - support it if you can.

I was so happy to score a pair of tickets for West Side Story - I have long enjoyed the film…read moreproduction and have never seen a stage production of this musical. Sadly, I was stood up by a blind date and my Yelp buddy Alex couldn't join me so I went SOLO (and left solo). The theatre itself could use some help - the angle of some of the seats isn't great for viewing but it's a very small theatre so that's not the worst problem. The seats are by far the most uncomfortable seats I have sat in a very long time -- I just could not get comfortable and felt stiff and beat up after the first 90 minutes of the performance. The audio system had some problems -- there was a constant buzz and it was rather annoying. The performance was fantastic -- I was very impressed by the tremendous talent and quality of acting on stage. The lead singers' had amazing voices -- and though the casting choices were a bit of a surprise (Riff by an Afro-American man, the Puerto Rican women mostly by tiny Asian-American women) -- overall, they did an amazing show and fantastic performance. Costumes were mostly pretty good - except for one. If you were there, you know which one -- the "plus size" cast member who was doing all the same moves as the other dancers, singing and moving gracefully about the stage -- in such a poor costume that it stuck out like a sore thumb. It didn't have a pleated waistline to allow the skirt flare out like the other dancers, it just didn't look right and it looked like that dancer got cheated of a proper costume. All in all, I would love to return to this theatre - despite any flaws, it's a fantastic bargain and really makes me wonder about all the hidden talent in the general public. Who needs Broadway or Hollywood when you have local theatre?

I'm a super fan of this group! The master-teacher, Jimi Nakagawa is incredibly talented! He's…read morefunny and charming and humble. He's very creative artistically and I love many of their songs. Jimi-san is the sort of leader who creates fun communities. I've seen them perform now many times and they really have the "it" factor. He's also very child-friendly. All in all, there's a lot to love about this group and it's leader.

The taiko teacher Jimi is very skilled, artistic and funny. He composes amazing songs and…read moremovements. I've been taking his class last 8+ years and still learning every time. Great community. Highly recommended!

We had the absolute joy of hiring Heather Magic for a private family celebration -- an 80th…read morebirthday and a 55th birthday. Heather created two completely different sets of magic: an intimate close-up show before dinner, and a stage performance after dessert. Both were mind-blowing, joyful, and full of laughter. What made it unforgettable was how personalized it was. Heather seamlessly wove our family history and traditions into her mind-reading performance -- from milestone ages to years of marriage to the phrase we always say, 'It's just the math.' It felt like the magic was designed just for us. Heather is more than an entertainer; she's an experience designer who knows how to make moments meaningful. If you're looking for something extraordinary for a celebration, team event, or gathering of any kind, I can't recommend Heather Magic highly enough. Truly magical in every sense.

Wow, Heather was amazing and made my daughter's birthday so special. She was so easy to work with,…read moreflexible on setting up, and put on a show that was captivating for both kids AND parents! Seriously, the faces in the room said it all. My daughter loves Harry Potter, so Heather came in character and infused special elements from the book into her show -- plus the kids got to learn some of the magic tricks and my daughter now puts on her own magic show for us. I would highly recommend Heather, such a professional and a joy to work with!

First time visiting for a concern this past weekend. The space is intimate and has great acoustics…read more I liked how the sofas and other furniture were all mismatched - adds to the esthetic! Our event was 2 hours long, and it was BYOB. Towards the back there are high chairs with seating so if you come early could grab those and settle down with your drinks. It did get a little warm in the afternoon as they turn the fans off during the performance, which makes total sense, but overall enjoyed our time here and would come back for another performance. It's also close to a ton of restaurants and cafe's, and the BART station is just a few blocks away. There is a parking lot around the corner if you're driving.

Extremely rude manager, his name is sam. Saying at the beginning of the show "...you may dislike…read moresome of these songs... this show is not for famous people... I mean there's nobody here in the audience, but hey it's intimate" finding out he then SHAMED the artists before hand for only selling a handle of tickets. In the MIDDLE of a set he then interrupts up when two artists are about to sing into a mic together. I cannot believe that someone who runs a small business space for indie/small music artist to treat musicians with such disrespect

Breakthrough Moments From the Very First Lessons…read more I can't recommend Danielle LoPresti enough as a singing teacher. She is amazing--supportive, patient, and incredibly kind. Almost immediately after I started taking lessons with her, she helped me break through obstacles that I had struggled with my whole life. What I appreciate most is her holistic approach to singing. For me, it's about expression, not perfection, and Danielle truly understands that. She creates a safe environment where I never feel judged or rushed, which makes it much easier to explore my voice and grow with confidence. Another thing that makes her classes special is the community she has built among her students. She organizes opportunities for us to meet and perform, which is incredibly valuable. Watching and learning from others is inspiring, and it also reminds us that many of us share the same challenges--stage fright, nervousness, and sometimes the pressure of perfectionism. If you're looking for a supportive teacher who truly helps you grow as a singer and as a performer, Danielle is fantastic.

After 6 months of working with Danielle I feel confident in saying she is a one-of-a-kind…read moreoutstanding teacher and singing coach. I seldom give 5 star reviews but she goes well above and beyond what I expected, and beyond what I actually experienced with another well-regarded singing teacher. Danielle can teach you all of the right techniques, of course, and she can lead you through breath exercises, lip trills, practicing songs, and all the rest, while giving you kind, helpful feedback and tips along the way. And even though you can get a lot of that these days on YouTube, naturally it's extra helpful with a real person. But where she *really* shines for me is in her emotional support and insight (after all vocalization and performance are very emotional things for most people!), and her ability and eagerness to tailor her approach to each student. And you *can't* get that on YouTube, that's for sure! She is wonderfully accommodating, kind, considerate, genuine, supportive, and helpful, and I don't think I'd be making the progress I have been with any other teacher. She also works hard to help interested students build up to and practice public performance by creating safe peer spaces to get behind the mic in front of a group of strangers, perhaps for the first time. There is community building here too, and even public performance as a part of the journey, for students who want to do that. But it's nice that you don't have to have professional ambitions to really benefit from working with her. If you're already a professional and just want refinement and support to become or maintain your best, she's definitely a great person to give you that with her decades of professional performance herself. But I most especially recommend her for people who are less confident and need that extra support to really come into their own with their singing. She's the best partner you could have on that journey! And it feels so good to get more comfortable with using your voice to its fullest as one of the most powerful ways we all have to express ourselves.

My son auditioned for Winds Across the Bay. The process was uncoordinated and there was a general…read morelack of communication. Although there wasn't any event that made Winds Across the Bay not fun, the way it seemed to run was auditions all year through, just a lack of communication. Many times the conductor would send e-mail reminders at the last minute and never seemed with it. It's not a bad group but just poorly run.

My son tried Winds Across the Bay and had a horrible experience. The quality of instruction left a…read morelot to be desired. The director had a lot of trouble conducting and was constantly getting on all the kids cases. (Mostly for not practicing and not being able to get the rhythms right.)

Nice intimate black box theater in the Fox. The Grapes of Wrath was fantastic. Beautifully…read moredirected. An old story made new. Actors brought it with their acting, physical and music talent. Wow, am I watching theatre in New York? No, downtown Oakland!!!!!

A memorable experience, reasonably priced, with easier parking by far compared to the downtown…read morearea. This is real theater with some high quality acting, albeit some a bit rough around the edges. The seats are old fashioned - like in a mid-20 the Century cinema, but are manageable. One of Berkeley's jewels.

A local resident hired Derek to play in our newly opened pocket park on Saturday. The response has…read morebeen amazing. Those that attended love it, and those that found out about it too late are begging to be told the next time he'll be in the park. We look forward to working with him in the future.

Really enjoyed the sounds of steel drums for a surprise birthday party. Not overwhelming or too…read moreloud. The live music really added something special.