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4.4 (60 reviews)
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Carolyn V.

We discovered Top Billing when my daughter participated in the Lion King Jr. summer camp and she completely fell in love with it. She couldn't stop raving about the teachers, the counselors, and the other students who were all very kind to her and made her feel welcome. She wanted to take more classes at TBE and now, she is enrolled in the Musical Theater Performance class with Ms. Eileen, the Matilda Jr. production with Ms. K, Ms. Hannah and Ms. Sofie, and she is also taking private voice lessons with Ms. K. It is quite impressive to see that these classes are run by highly knowledgeable teachers who are experts in their field. My daughter is learning so much from these talented teachers and also from the other students who have been at TBE for years. The students know that there are high expectations and their teachers are available to help guide them to reach their full potential. My 3-year-old and 5-year-old girls are also taking a ballet class with Ms. Hannah and they love it! Ms. K is truly an amazing person! You will find her working incessantly to serve our kids and the community. She cultivates a professional, respectful, encouraging, welcoming, and supportive environment at TBE. Top Billing is not only a studio, but it is a family and a community where I can see my girls growing with great life skills, positive attitudes, and good character.

Camilla D.

We have been with Top Billing for 12 years. My daughter has taken dance lessons, vocal lessons and has performed in 19 productions with Top Billing. This company is truly one of a kind! My daughter has made lifelong memories and friendships. She has grown as a person and as a performer. She is using all that she has learned to move onto the next level. She made it into a top theater school with the talents she has gained with Top Billing. We could not recommend this company more!

Our daughter has learned, participated, and performed at Top Billings since 2015 in many of their lessons, plays, musicals, and recitals. All the instructors are amazing, supportive, and caring. The director, Kristina Keener Ivy is passionate about ensuring all of the students are supportive and feel encouraged to develop and fully express themselves within TBE's positive environment. TBE is much more than a school, or an academy .. it's a positive and safe second family to not only our kids, but also to our community.

Danielle U.

I've been a part of Top Billing for about 4-5 years now, and I truly would not take back my experience for the world. I've been given so many amazing performing opportunities. All of the staff have been nothing but helpful and supportive of my musical theatre career/dreams. I've made friends that I know I'll have for a lifetime thanks to Top Billing. And Ms. K has given me so many opportunities and has believed in me, and that truly has shaped me as a performer. I feel as though I have found a home within TBE. Thank you for all the good times! I can't wait to make more memories. :)

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Great dance studio! The space is clean, super organized, and the staff is genuinely kind and…read morewelcoming. My daughter took the 3-4 year old ballet class with Ms. Natalie, and she was absolutely wonderful. So patient, so sweet, and clearly amazing with tiny humans who may or may not follow directions The only reason we stopped is because my daughter decided ballet wasn't really her thing at the moment. While the class was working on pointing their feet, she preferred to "swim" across the floor and occasionally pull her tutu up to her chest. I think she might've just been a little too young to fully grasp ballet structure. But when she's ready to keep her tutu where it belongs and follow the steps, we will definitely be back. Overall we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend this studio!

My child started coming to Perfect Pointe three years ago. At first, it was just a physical…read moretherapy-style class to help her build strength and coordination. I never imagined that one day she would be dancing on stage at a National Finale, competing alongside some of the best dancers in California! Perfect Pointe has been life-changing for us. The studio is more than just a dance school -- it's a warm, supportive community that truly nurtures each dancer's growth, confidence, and passion. The training is top-notch, with a strong focus on both technique and personal development. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Belle and Ms. Stephanie, whose dedication, patience, and encouragement have played such a huge role in my child's journey. You saw her potential before anyone else did, and your belief in her has made all the difference. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone at Perfect Pointe. We are so grateful to be part of this amazing dance family!

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My granddaughter is 2 and my niece is 1 their parents enrolled them together and they had the best…read moretime! It's not very hard following certain things the teach does with some items and it's adorable to see them all trying especially with it a bit chaotic there having fun. It's truly adorable I'm so glad there getting a little experience

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