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Lisa T.

16 years ago

I would not recommend this place. I signed up daughter up for 2 of their classes, and from the summer session to the fall session, my daughter was the only child in the class. Obviously, putting a child in a theater class you would NOT be happy if there was no other children there to interact with your kid. I tried and tried to remedy this situation with them but the management WILL NOT talk to customers at all. I am not sure why, but they will not even give you her number. Playing phone tag with the receptionist got me nowhere. After reviewing their website and seeing their claim that all classes would have at least 3 students or would be cancelled, I asked for a refund. Instead of giving me a refund based on that policy, their manager yet again ignored me, but then CHANGED her website to no longer say this rule. Finally I had no choice but to file a claim with my bank to get my money back. Only after having my bank charge them with my refund did they get back to me (and admit to changing their website!), but still to only offer a refund of less then half of what I was owed for classes not taken. I was very unsatisfied with the employees here, they are not friendly or helpful. And that is no way to treat a customer who prepaid for a YEAR of classes. I will never do business here again. There are many places in the valley for kids performing arts, and at the price this place is NOT worth it. The classes that my daughter was in (alone!) were not even any good, and the stress of losing all that money was too much. TRUST ME, DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE. IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Edit: I find it so very telling that after I wrote this review, two others show up from people who JUST signed up to yelp and have no other reviews. I'm not convinced they are not people like the other review I had removed here, a friend of the owner who was promoting the place. It doesn't matter whose review you believe, put your kid in the class and good luck not having it be the only kid in the class. And if you need to unenroll for any reason be prepared to have to file a claim with your bank to get YOUR money back. The owner is completely nonexistent in talking to customers or resolving any issue that comes up. I dealt with this place for months. This place is crooked and dishonest. Why else would they CHANGE their policies, ignore emails and phone calls, and then admit it only AFTER I asked to unenroll?? As a customer, you should NEVER have to escalate a refund to your bank. And you should never have to gather proof of things because a company sneaks around and changes things. I am SO glad I saved all their forms with the price on it, because they changed it and denied every having that price once I asked for my money back. My bank investigated this claim for almost 3 months and I WON. So what does that tell you? There is other similar businesses I would recommend a thousand times over this place. read more

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David G.

17 years ago

If you need a summer camp for your "little stars" or if you have interest in developing your children's inner dancer/singer, The Performance Arts Group is the place for you! Never has there been such a comprehensive list of activities and lessons offered to kids of all ages. All it takes is a click or a phone call and the fun will come soon after! Check them out read more

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Daniel R.

17 years ago

I took a look at the upcoming summer camps that the performing arts group has coming up and they look great! check them out at www.performingartsgroupencino.com read more

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17217 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91316
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Debbie S.

16 years ago

I am ABSOLUTELY APPALLED with the review I just read!!! I would WITHOUT QUESTION recommend this studio! They have been here since September of 2008 and I discovered them right when they were opening their doors. I truly never thought that I would find a place that would make you feel so at home and give you such a personable experience. I am very taken back by the review that I read due to the fact that that is the complete opposite of my experience as well as my daughters. I have two girls and the both of them get extremely excited every time they get to go to The Performing Arts Group. The artistic director and the assistant have truly made me feel like this is a home away from home for my girls. They began last year with only one class each but after they attended the summer camps, they decided to each take two more classes. This is a place where kids can truly go and be themselves. All the instructors are very positive and really know how to teach children. They walk out of class with a new confidence! Being that they tend to smaller classes, it gives your child a chance to really feel like they are the star of the show! I truly think that this is a WONDERFUL establishment and I am DISGUISTED at the negative feedback that one woman wrote up. I have never been to a place where the staff has been so willing to help and able to work with whatever kind of schedule or situation it is that you may have. I would ONE HUNDRED percent recommend The Performing Arts Group to everyone in the area! I know that EVERY parent there would agree with me whole heartedly. My friends and I are EXTREMELY satisfied with the business and all the smiles that we get each and every time we walk in or out of there! read more

Patty L.

16 years ago

"I am thrilled that I have found this place!!! I wanted my son to be in an environment where he could not only learn skills important for his age but also enjoy himself in the process. I have more than found that at The Performing Arts Group! Not only does he love his time while he's there but he asks me on a daily basis, how many more days he has until his next class. That is so wonderful to hear and I love seeing his enthusiasm both at the studio and at home. Everyone there is so sweet and have all contributed to my son coming out of his shell. He is a different boy and I owe it to this studio! If you have a child, rush out and enroll them! Not only will they have a great time, but you will also see them grow as an individual...what a site to see!" read more

Mary S.

16 years ago

what a gem!!! i am ecstatic that i found this studio! my daughter has so much fun and just loves everyone there. a parent at my daughters' school told me about this place and i am so happy that she did. it is a true find. her daughter did their summer day camp last year and absolutely loved it so i have just signed my daughter up for it and they are going to do it together. when i asked my daughter if she'd like to do the summer camp, she shrieked and said, "yes, yes, yes!" when i told her i signed her up, she started jumping up and down with all the enthusiasm in the world. watching her reactions only solidify the fact of what i had already known which is this performing arts studio is one in a million. read more

estee c.

15 years ago

you know i will say i love this place. they are VERY small but cater exactly to your needs if you are clear on what you want. i called an asked for a class specifically for my 1 and 4 year old and they made something. we did a trial class, i didn't like it, so they made a new curriculum with puppets, bubbles, stories etc. which was fabulous. you drop off your kids for 45 minutes they play and are happy. there's a video camera in the room so the first few times i watched the teacher. my kids were very happy and they were flexible with me. it's not your typical place but i thought it was great. read more

Cheryl W.

16 years ago

FANTASTIC STUDIO!!!! I have never received such incredible customer service from any establishment like I do there. It is a very warm, personable and helpful place. My kids love it there and so does my niece who takes private voice lessons. I have never come across any place like this in Los Angeles. It is an extremely unique and special studio. Any parent who has a child interested in the performing arts should DEFINITELY enroll their child there. I am so thrilled that I have found such a wonderful studio and hope many other parents make the same discovery I did! read more

Tabitha M.

16 years ago

This is a great studio! I am so glad that I have found this place. It is so unique and really stands apart from all the other studios I have been to. My daughter loves when Thursdays come around and she gets to go to the Performing Arts Group. The artistic director and the staff are very helpful and cater to the needs of not only your child but also us, the parents... I have found that quite refreshing. If you are looking for a great place to send your child but also somewhere that helps boost their confidence, then this is definitely the place to go! read more

Mary H.

16 years ago

Absolutely Fantastic!!! I am more than pleased with this studio and am very happy that my daughters have finally found their artistic playground. The classes, the staff, the artistic director, the customer service; are all exemplary! My husband and I have never seen such enthusiasm and care. This studio is a MUST for anyone who has children...You will see that your child has found an amazing place to grow not only artistically, but as a person as well. I have never been to any place that compares to this quaint boutique-style performing arts studio. read more

Barbara G.

16 years ago

Love, love, love this studio! My girls can't wait to hop out of the car and get in to their classes. Every Wednesday morning they remind me that I have to be on time to pick them up at school so they can get there as soon as possible to just be in that environment. Everyone associated with this place is terrific and the artistic director goes out of her way to accommodate families; she's done it with mine and I've seen her do it with many others. She bends over backwards for people which is more than I have every seen from anyone in any business. read more

Nancy N.

16 years ago

Just great... I am so glad that I have found this studio. It is truly a diamond in the rough. It caters to families and is very personable. My daughter loves her classes and so does her friends that have enrolled as well. If you are looking for a place that caters to your child gaining confidence while having fun, then this is definitely the place to go. The instructors are all very positive and do a wonderful job interacting with the kids and making them smile! read more

Judith E.

16 years ago

This studio is just wonderful! My children absolutely adore it and the staff is always so helpful and chipper. They have small intimate classes which makes me very happy as a mother because my kids get such individualized attention. To truly understand the magic behind this place you need to meet the artistic director ... She is incredible. This is a very special studio and it is always so nice to go somewhere and really feel cared about. read more

Diana S.

16 years ago

Without question we HIGHLY recommend this establishment! The kids love it and are so encouraged and supported by their instructors. Everyone involved with this studio is extremely friendly and accommodating which is more than one could hope for. They work with you if you need something and really treat every person with such care. If you have or know any children between 2-17, DEFINITELY send them to this place... it is like none other! read more

Sharyn H.

16 years ago

We love The Performing Arts Group! My daughter came here for a party and then came home and told me she HAD TO take classes at this studio. I couldn't believe how enthusiastic she was but definitely understood when I went to enroll her. Everyone is wonderful and so caring. (What a lovely change to the norm in the world.) I know we will be coming here for years to come as my daughter continues her journey in the performing arts. read more

Alice J.

16 years ago

What a terrific studio! It is so quaint and my daughter who is normally quite shy has completely come out of her shell whenever she's there. It is so wonderful to see. I am thrilled that I found this place and have been so happy to watch my daughter flourish in her class. Everyone there has taken such an invested interest in her and her growth that her father and I have been blown away by all their support and thoughtfulness. read more

Felicia A.

16 years ago

I am so proud of my child and how far she has come due to this place! They recently had their end of the year recital and it was so lovely. It was run beautifully and watching my daughter perform on stage for the first time and seeing her enjoyment, was thrilling as a parent. We just signed up for the fall for the full year and I can't wait to see my daughter's growth as she continues with her journey in the performing arts. read more

Geoffrey J.

16 years ago

Great classes, great staff, great atmosphere. My daughter loves this studio and she has been to many others in the LA area. She finds (as do my wife and I), that everyone is wonderfully supportive and encouraging in a way that makes our family feel taken care of like none other. She will be continuing her pursuit in the arts at this studio until she heads off to college and all of us could not be happier about that. read more

Anna Marie L.

16 years ago

"THE BEST!!! My husband and I love everything about this place. If your child has even the tiniest interested in anything that pertains to the performing arts, then hands down this is the studio to take them to. Disneyland and The Performing Arts Group are my daughters favorite places to go. The fact that my child said that to me speaks VOLUMES about the caliber of this special artistic establishment!" read more

Maria T.

16 years ago

I am so happy that I found this place! My child loves her classes so much that her friends have now enrolled. All of these girls are so excited to get there when they're picked up from school. It is just fantastic to not only know that these girls have a passion for the performing arts, but are going to a wonderful place that caters both to the needs of children and their parents... "A+" in my book! read more

Eliza L.

16 years ago

What a wonderful studio! My daughter just finished their first session of camp with a showcase and it was sensational! She feels so comfortable and supported there and we just signed up for a few classes for the 2010/2011 year. She can't wait to come back from our trip to start up again. I'm so glad that she's found a place that she loves where she can continue to grow as an artist! read more

Marty S.

16 years ago

My daughter enjoys her class immensely. She not only takes dance but private voice as well. Her ability in both areas has skyrocketed. I am very pleased with both her teachers and the personal care that I get in the waiting area. We have been here since it opened and my daughter will continue her journey in the performing arts at this establishment as she continues to grow up. read more

Marissa A.

16 years ago

My son absolutely loves his Improv class! He always asks if it's time to go to class and I have to tell him that he has to wait a few days...this has become a routine and he's so adorable when he starts to explain what he does in class and how he wishes it was everyday. His excitement stems from this studio and how everyone there makes everything so joyous! read more

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