We love it here!…read more Both of my daughters are enrolled in musical theater here. When I reached out the staff was super responsive (shoutout to Lauren). She helped me find the right class for them. We enrolled, my girls enjoyed it and even got this super cute welcome box. It made my girls day. There are so many classes. I recommend coming for a trial and taking a look at the lists. There's dance, singing, performing arts. The reality is there's something for everyone looking for performance based classes. They are attentive to the kids and so far this has been a fantastic experience. This place is located near Brentwood fine meats. Parking lot out front so easy access. The kids perform in studios and while you can't see inside you can watch them on zoom. I thought that was pretty creative. Highly recommend!

My daughter just started back at ECPAC 6 months ago after leaving for a couple years & going to a…read moredifferent studio. She previously danced here from age 2.5 to 5. We decided to leave at the end of 2021 because the studio was still requiring masks & it was my personal choice to no longer mask my children at that point. We also felt like it was impersonal due to so many kids, teachers, & classes. The move was right for us at the time. Fast forward to my daughter being 7.5 & wanting to take more classes & possibly start competing, back to ECPAC we go! They were very receptive to having us back, there was clearly no hard feelings. Lauren at the front desk is always kind & helpful. I feel like I bother her with questions all the time! The email communication is great as well. We're happy with our decision to give ECPAC another try. It seems that they're always striving to improve which I appreciate. It's funny because one of the reasons we left (too many classes) is the main reason we returned!

My daughter started dancing here when she was 8 -- she's now 14 and in high school, and leaving was…read moretruly bittersweet. What has always stood out most is the incredible compassion and understanding from the owner and staff. During a time when I was navigating custody schedule challenges, they went above and beyond to accommodate us so my daughter could continue doing what she loved. When our family went through the loss of my son, the studio, along with dance parents surrounded us with love and support. They offered comfort and kindness in ways that meant the world to us, even stepping in to help with costumes and details when things felt overwhelming. They truly showed up like family. This studio isn't just about dance; it's about community, heart, and helping kids grow with confidence. We'll always be grateful for the years we spent there and the memories we've made.

I will start by saying that I am not surprised this place received low starts. I do not recommend…read morethis place! I had a disappointing experience with Step2This business. I was attempting to enroll my son in one of their classes, and I mentioned that I was having difficulty with the online registration process due to being neurotypical. Unfortunately, instead of receiving the help and support I expected, the lady handling my inquiry completely ignored my messages for an entire week, just two days before the class was scheduled to start. Frustrated by the lack of response, I sent her a fourth message yesterday, informing her that I was no longer interested and that I had filed an ADA complaint regarding their handling of the situation. Surprisingly, she responded immediately after I mentioned the complaint. All of this has left my son feeling very disappointed about not being able to attend the class he was looking forward to. I do not recommend this business.

Someone smashed the window in the front? Homeless situation is very destructive. Makes me…read moreconcerned about my safety.

This is a great community theatre! It's a Vaudeville-era playhouse, but it's been renovated and is…read morein great condition. The management gets terrific Northern California talent, but the venue is also rented frequently to local area public and private schools for graduation ceremonies. I have recently seen both the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra (performing with the San Ramon Valley Chorale) and ZZ Tush -- a ZZ Top tribute band. Both were excellent performances. Check out their website, www.elcampaniltheatre.com, to see what they have coming up.

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.

Jed has been the private vocal instructor for both of my children for many years. He is a complete…read morejoy to work with! His vocal expertise has helped them improve their ranges and abilities immensely. Lessons are a positive confidence building experience that are completely customized for each student and their individual goals. Most recently he worked with my daughter to help her prepare for her first college audition. Not only did she get into her college's elite touring show choir but she was one of two freshmen cast in their fall musical as well! Mr. Da Roza has experience has the vocal and orchestra director for Livermore High's musical productions as well as other local children's theater organizations. The students adore and look forward to working with him year after year. Our family gives Jed the highest recommendation and will continue private vocal instruction with him!

Jed is amazing!! He has coached my daughter through private lessons as well as her theater group…read morefor years. He has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a ton of experience in Bay Area theater (both directing and performing). He also works with Livermore High's theater department as their musical director. Jed will customize a lesson plan specific to your needs including warm-ups, vocal exercises to improve range and increase projection, and then will work with you on specific songs or weaknesses. He can also teach you various techniques to use when acting while singing. Jed has great rapport with the kids and is extremely patient. His teaching will not only improve your vocal abilities, but will also build your confidence. Highly recommend Jed :)

Hands down the most fun and welcoming Hula & Tahitian studio! As a beginner, I felt so supported,…read moreand the energy here is amazing. 10/10 recommend!

We asked the Mau Loa Ohana for a private dance performance as part of our annual church Mystery…read moreNight that was based on a Hawaiian luau. Kiana was more than willing to arrange the show at our home in Vacaville, despite the distance from their Antioch home-base. The price was so reasonable, we actually paid her more than she asked. Our guests loved the show. As a church group, we especially appreciated the dance to a praise song. The show was the key to the success of our annual event. Kiana was amazing in managing the event. She communicated with us very well from my first contact through the last. She always answered my calls or responded very quickly. There was a last minute hiccup (car accident on the way to our event) that prevented one of the three planned dancers from coming. Kiana let us know what happened and instead of cancelling, she came up with a wonderful on-time back-up plan. We could not have been more pleased. Thanks so much to you Kiana, as well as to the wonderful dancers. Mahalo!

Melody's Dance Studio is a fantastic place for kids to learn various dance techniques. The staff is…read moreamazing and treats every dancer like family. With a variety of classes and flexible scheduling, it's perfect for busy families. My daughters and I love all the dance teachers!. We love you all

Amazing family friendly environment. They are amazing with kids of all ages and genders…read more Expertise in dance of all types.

Wouldn't recommend this daycare to my worst enemy! Terrible service, teachers arguing around…read morechildren, saw the teacher hitting her bong in the parking lot before going into work. Rough handling the children in broad daylight (the windows in the class are huge no privacy for the children.

My daughter and my son have been attending Baby Yale for almost 3 years. One of our amazing…read moreteachers from the beginning , Ms. Jaylen , has became the new director and she is incredible. My kids love her along with the other teachers. They pick my daughter up from Elementary and make sure she safely gets to the daycare. They prepare meals, help with homework, and it's been a relief having them to count on. Miss Zohra and Ms Jaylen have been with us from the very beginning and they're of course our favorites. Haha , we are lucky to have them all. Kids don't lie and my kids are always smiling and so excited to see them.

We are very impressed with Mr.Cruz's as a performer and dance coach. This place has shown my boys…read moreteamwork, commitment, and confidence as performers. The shows are always incredibly unbelievable and impressive to be part of the audience. Our story -- We were looking for a Hip Hop dance class for our 5 year old, and this place was referred to us by a friend. Our first season, we were new to the "dance world" and a lot of learning but find it enjoyable for our son who love to dance. It really showed his joy in dance. Fast forward to us staying another couple of seasons, our son is now 7 year old and our other son who is 8 also expressed that he wanted to join, so we had him join too! It was a great experience for both of them to experience together in which they will remember forever. They both showed their personality at the show which was also encouraged by Mr.Cruz. To add, I had the experience to volunteer in the backstage multiple times in the show. I could not be more impressed on how the backstage was run by Mr.Cruz. I heard encouraging words and really showed his passion to put on a great show to showcase the talent the he believed these performers have. I have expressed feedback to him, and he respected them and made changes when necessary. We thank Mr.Cruz for his passion in dance and for being part of the Brentwood community.

I'm writing this review because I wish someone had warned me before we invested two years,…read morethousands of dollars, and so much emotional trust into an environment that ultimately felt controlling, reactive, and unforgiving. The performances may look polished on stage, but behind the scenes our experience ended in a way that broke my daughter's heart. Our family had been part of this dance studio for two years. My daughter loved dancing there, enjoyed the performances, and genuinely cared about the friendships she made. Unfortunately, our overall experience became increasingly stressful and ultimately traumatized two innocent kids. Communication at this studio was overwhelming and often unprofessional. The owner relied heavily on the BAND app and posted extremely long messages almost daily. Important information became buried under endless posts, making it difficult for busy working parents to keep up. If a parent asked a simple question, instead of giving a direct answer, screenshots of old posts would be sent back with red circles highlighting information. If responses were not immediate (even during work hours or overnight) follow-up messages would quickly appear asking why nobody had replied yet. There was also constant pressure to spend additional money beyond tuition. Between bonding events, merchandise, photos, private lessons for missed classes, food sales, hundred dollar bags, accessories, and other add-ons, it often felt like upselling never stopped. Despite working full time and later caring for sick grandparents, we always made sure our daughter attended class, practiced at home, participated in performances, paid tuition, supported fundraisers, and additional bonding events. Other dance parents helped us with carpooling during difficult family circumstances. Over time, small misunderstandings seemed to become personal issues with the owner. One example involved dance photos. I chose not to purchase a very expensive photo package sight unseen, but later viewed another parent's purchased photos to see the quality for future years. This resulted in angry phone calls accusing us of trying to "steal" photos, even though we were simply viewing a package that had already been purchased by another family. The situation became much worse after another family (close friends of ours) had a disagreement with the owner. Their son was suddenly removed from the studio. His mother later emailed asking if he could attend one final class simply to say goodbye to his friends and teachers. Because the kids normally carpooled together, he arrived at class with my daughter. Instead of handling the situation privately or compassionately, the child was turned away at the door and left waiting outside alone for a ride home. While this was happening, messages from the owner began appearing on my iPad questioning why he had been brought there. The child saw those messages himself while riding home. Before I even had the opportunity to respond after getting off work, the owner removed my daughter from the studio as well. Hours earlier, she had danced with everyone like normal. She was blindsided and devastated, crying for hours and not understanding how adults she trusted could suddenly cut her off without warning. No child should be placed in the middle of adult conflicts this way. Regardless of disagreements between parents and studio management, the children deserved kindness, professionalism, and compassion. Hours earlier she had been dancing, laughing, and participating like everything was normal. Then suddenly she was discarded. My daughter cried for hours. She could not understand how adults she trusted could smile at her one minute and remove her from everything the next. No conversation. No compassion. No chance to say goodbye to her teammates. Just gone. No child deserves to be put in the middle of adult conflict this way. I understand businesses have rules and boundaries, but there is a humane way to handle situations involving children. What happened to these kids was emotionally damaging and completely unnecessary. Parents considering this studio should understand that communication style, expectations, and conflict handling before committing financially and emotionally to an owner that does not ultimately have your child's best interest in mind.