Let's start with the good!…read more I signed my two daughters up for a once a week dance class last year and we ended up not being able to attend due to an unforeseen family situation. They reached out to me when we didn't show up for several classes and actually refunded me the tuition as a credit to be used in the future, which they did not have to do. That shows a great business who puts people above profits. My concern is about the Summer Dance Camp. It's three hours long and it appears that maybe 30-60 minutes of it just has kids watching something on a TV screen. As a parent, I'm quaking so hard to keep my kids OFF of screens and active this summer, which IA why I paid a pretty penny to have two kids take this dance camp. The fact that I witnessed them sitting on the floor watching the TV screen made me frustrated. It's a 3 hour camp -- play games. Teach them another routine. Practice the routine more. Screens have no place in a dance camp in my opinion. But maybe that's just my own opinion as a mom and a teacher.

We were in the market for a music/dance activity for DGD...and my daughter found the program here…read more Both my daughter and I studied ballet...she lasted for many more years than I did. My grandaughter is 2.5 years old, and her class is just perfect for her age group. I view this as dance and movement appreciation. Miss Shelly is very engaging, she and her staff encourage the students participation. Props and costumes help facilitate the stories. Children this age just don't have the attention span for serious dance yet, and this program understands that. Today they read the story of the Nutcracker ballet, and acted out some scenes from the ballet...it was a so cute!!! This is truly the place for her... I can't wait for the recital!

We had a few bumps early on at Tiffany's, but particularly in the past few months there have been…read moremany positive changes here that have us very excited again about our daughter being a dancer here. Tiffany and Vanessa and co. deserve real praise for have been very responsive to our and our daughter's needs, for instance in working to boost enrollment in a class time that originally didn't have enough students to be offered. Tiffany even took time to respond personally to the few hiccups we had early on, which I was very impressed with considering how much she's got going on as a dancer and multiple business owner. The staff at the Livermore location are friendly and very hard-working, and we love that Tiffany's does go above and beyond in giving their dancers opportunities to perform on stage. They do a great job keeping the dance events organized and running smooth and on time, which is really commendable given there are scores of excited and nervous kids and parents running around like mad! Most importantly, Tiffany's staff have been making sure that there are as few distractions as possible taking away from what we really want, which is for our daughter to have positive, character-building interactions with the gifted dance instructors at Tiffany's. These are what keep her (and her parents) excited to come back to class here every week.

This review is a long time coming, and it's coming from a place of frustration and loss…read more We started out at the Pleasanton studio in August of 2017. My daughter performed with the company from 2018-2021 at the Fremont and Livermore studios. The issues and problems that we ran into are still spilling over to my daughter's dancing. The teacher turnover is RIDICULOUS. Teachers come and go so often there, and it throws the dancers off. During the 2020-2021 competition season, in one month, we went through 3, yes THREE teachers. There is absolutely no consistency. There is absolutely no technique taught there. TDA spits our choreography and does not teach terminology, proper turnout, etc, etc, ETC!!!!! It's all recycled routines year, after year, after year. There is no originality whatsoever. My daughter went to dance competitions and conventions and she was lost when it came to basic terminology, and basic steps. We spent thousands of dollars with them, and looking back; what a waste! Miss Tiffany does not care at all. We mostly danced at Fremont, and I never, ever once saw her visit the studio. We danced at one competition and when Fremont studio was up, she walked out. Yes, she walked out and didn't watch our girls dance. We danced with her for years, and she wouldn't be able to pick my kid out of a lineup. Ms. Robbie who is the TDA Company director is great. I actually really, really like her and think she is fabulous. She was always really kind, fair, and accommodating for me and my daughter. Looking back, on our experiences there, we are blessed that we met such amazing girls. My daughter calls most of them her bff's and I'm so grateful for that. Even better, they still dance together at another studio. If you are looking for a recreational dance only place for your kids to have fun, go for it. If you are looking for a studio that will teach your kid PROPERLY, I suggest going somewhere else.

If you're looking for a dance studio for your child, I can't recommend Sunshine Dance and Cheer…read moreenough! We originally signed up for ballet and tap lessons for my daughter, but we've since expanded to competition jazz--and we're hoping to add hip hop next year. The studio has such an amazing sense of community. From the other parents to the teachers, everyone is incredibly supportive and welcoming, especially for new parents like me. Miss Samantha, the owner and teacher, is truly wonderful. She's so patient and kind with all the kids, including my daughter, and you can tell she really cares about their growth and happiness. If you're even a little curious, there's a free dance day/class on February 1, 2025 where your child can try it out. It's a great chance to see how fun and inclusive this studio is.

My daughter had a wonderful experience dancing at this studio earlier this year. She was enrolled…read morein the Tutu's & Tap Shoes class with Ms. Samantha (the owner) and later with Ms. Amaya, who was very loving and sweet to her. Being new in the dance world, I liked that she had exposure to both types of dance (ballet and tap). It really helped us figure out which type of dance she wanted to stick with in the future. My girl was also able to participate in her first ever recital this past summer. She was nervous but the studio is such a warm & kind environment that everything went perfectly. She also had so much fun dancing on stage! The teachers, older dancers and parent volunteers are all so caring and amazing with the kids. Overall, a great experience.

We've been with the Valley dance theater for 3 years now and we love it…read more My 5 year old is confident and always eager to learn more with her teachers. She's been in the Nutcracker every year and looks forward to it every holiday season. My only set back is with younger classes, if there's a time where a child or a group of children are acting out/not participating it's really hard on a solo teacher. So proper discipline and redirection can be hard... but overall we are still very pleased with this company and will continue to return.

I know ... community theater ... but if you take the family and make it a Holiday treat ... there…read moreis something very special about what goes on at The Bankhead Theater every December. "The Nutcracker" is a memorable story that children 2-92 years can enjoy year after year. The Livermore production is made up of a group of talented performers from our community who take their efforts very seriously. You can tell from the production value that they have spent many hours honing their craft and it shows in every performance. This is not a casual display but a full two hours of ballet, humorous asides, dazzling costumes and of course - the wonderful music. I'm probably posting this too late for you to enjoy this year's production ... but if the economic downturn continues another year ... consider "The Nutcracker" for a grand family outing in 2010.

In May of this year, I called to sign my fiance (now husband) Mike and myself up for our free first…read morelesson. My husband was not happy that I signed us up and grunted "like we have time for this", but with lessons until 9:15 PM, we were able to fit it into our schedule even with our ridiculous Bay Area commutes. We showed up to our first free lesson with Ron and were doing multiple types of dances by the end of those 45 min. With our wedding a little over a month, we signed up for the 5 lesson wedding package. The package is not cheap, but Arthur Murray is a really solid dance studio so we decided to give it a chance. On our first lesson, we gave Ron our wedding song and by our second lesson, he had fully choreographed a first dance rumba routine for us. When we completed our wedding dance package, we signed on to monthly 10-class packages to continue our lessons before and after our wedding. We were living in Dublin, CA at the time, but got married outside my hometown of Portland, OR so we did not have a chance to practice in our wedding shoes until 2 nights before our wedding. We ran through our routine in my parents' front yard where I used to play as a kid, and that is a wonderful memory I have no pictures of, but that which I hope never to forget. On our wedding day, we were excited to show off our moves! Only a handful of friends and my mom knew we had taken lessons. Mike's parents had no clue and his mom was blown away. I was so excited that our first dance was a huge hit and was more than just swaying. I have been dancing my whole life and I really did not want a middle school dance first dance. Mike thoroughly enjoyed our wedding dance lessons and we continued dance lessons until we moved to Connecticut in early October of this year. Over the course of our 5 months at Arthur Murray, we received lessons with Ron and Melisandra. Both are outstanding. Ron and Melisandra choreographed a second demo dance for us and Melisandra choreographed a wonderful Merengue/Salsa/Bachata demo that we were able to perform on our final day at Arthur Murray. In addition to ballroom and latin style dancing, the instructors of Arthur Murray sometimes put together different formations that you can sign up for as well. These can be different styles of dancing. I was part of a hip hop formation lead by Cimone September-October and it was also a lot of fun. Since we have moved to Connecticut, we have not gotten back into dancing and we both miss it very much. We are hoping to see if we can fit it back in once our lives have settled down and we have settled into some sort of routine. A hesitation prospective students may have about Arthur Murray is the cost. It is certainly a very expensive dance studio, but it is worth every penny. As mentioned above, I have been dancing most of my life, but this was the first professional dance studio I had attended. You do not learn one or even two styles of dance. They have a very extensive repertoire of ballroom and latin dance styles and you will learn them all. When building your program, you can indicate which styles you are most interested in learning as well as how proficient you would like to be (for Mike, he wanted to learn to be able to identify the dance style for every song and for me, I wanted to look like a pro on Dancing with the Stars... one was more reasonable than the other). When we walked into Arthur Murray in May, Mike had never really danced before and I knew some waltz, swing, and some hip hop as well as having grown up doing loads Scandinavian folk dancing. When we left on October 13, 2017, we had learned at least the basics for waltz, rumba, tango, foxtrot, east coast swing, salsa, hustle, some argentine tango, bachata, some samba, and merengue. At our last lesson, we tested out of rumba, foxtrot, and east coast swing (graduated from Bronze I to Bronze II for those!). The studio quickly makes you feel like family. Everyone learns your name, welcomes you when you arrive and leave, and are happy to show you the basics or play around with more complicated moves during the group parties. Leaving the Livermore Arthur Murray was as hard as leaving all of our friends because even though we'd only been going there for 5 months, all of the instructors felt like really good friends. I docked Arthur Murray one star because as wonderful as everyone at the studio is, they can be very pushy about getting you to use (and thus need to buy) lots of lessons. I received many phone calls from different members of the Livermore Arthur Murray team to tell me that a slot had opened in so-and-sos schedule on such-and-such day and they wanted to give Mike and me the opportunity to snag that spot before someone else did. We already had a lesson scheduled, so this would either be trying to get us to double up on lessons that day or do private lessons multiple days a week. Over time, these requests weaned, so they do learn what you can manage.

The instructors are very experienced and can help you meet your goals. They are a fun group that…read morewill help you fine tune, learn from scratch and or prep for a special event or just work on your confidence. Pricey but worth it.

When I was little I always felt intimidated by dance schools because of the lights, large studio,…read moreand lack of colorful decor or designs! When I first stepped into Tutu School Pleasanton I instantly knew my daughter would feel comfortable, safe, and excited! The color scheme of the studio is a warm yet bright pastel, the pretty tutu dresses on the walls make my daughter feel pretty in her own tutu dress, the size of the studio isn't overly open to where my daughter would feel nervous or scared to dance, everything about the design of the studio and shop is so inviting! My daughter will be dancing with tutu school for almost a year now, and not once did any of the teachers disappoint! They are friendly, beautifully unique, and talented! They are always so patient and positive and make all the children including their parents feel noticed and welcome! Can't wait to see how far my baby girl will go with ballet because of Tutu School!

Miss Lily is awesome! She suggested that my daughter move up to the next class level, and it turned…read moreout to be exactly what my daughter needed. What she didn't know was that my daughter had been getting tired and restless in her previous class. Ever since moving up, she's become interested and engaged again. Miss Lily is so sweet and incredibly patient with all the girls. We're very grateful for her!

My friend and I took the hammock tricks class and it was so fun !!! Vivian was super sweet plus…read moresuper patient, I personally get really nervous about going backwards and I forget things really easily but she was great about going through the tricks slowly and adjusting movements to make them easier for us !! We've never done hammock tricks before so it was an amazing first try!

The location of Twirly Studios seems very discreet. Not too much signage except for what's on the…read moredoor. I decided to sign up for a beginners pole class to use up some time I had while waiting for my car getting a service. I love how personal the class was. There was only about 5 of us. I had always wanted to try pole dancing and it's so much harder than it looks!!! It was a great way to gauge my strength. I was sore for days after. Our instructor was super knowledgeable and encouraging. Made this newcomer feel super welcome. Would I do it again?? Absolutely. But I do feel I need a bit more strength training in other areas in order to succeed. I still had a lot of fun.

I reached out to music time to find out about music lessons for my 6 year old. I got an enrollment…read moreform to fill online and immediately I was in their system. They offered me a trial class which went great. My son is now enrolled in a piano lesson with Tom and has attended 2 classes already. He absolutely loves it already and shows great interests in learning piano. The enrollment is a breeze and environment very welcoming.

Fun and inviting music studio that provides lesson for All types of instruments as well as ages. I…read morecould not recommend a better place to take music lessons from. Super friendly as well as knowledgeable. Look no further when looking for a place for yourself or your child. A+++

I have been sending our children (11-year-old boy & 9-year-old girl) to Eva Dance Academy since…read moreSummer 2023. In Tri-Valley, there are actually many similar Chinese dance studios. The reason I ultimately chose EDA is due to the following facts: * I like the school location and their classrooms. The school is inside a shopping center, making it very convenient for parking, drop off/pick up kids. The classrooms are spacious and bright, providing a comfortable atmosphere. * Teacher Wang, Teacher Ye, and Teacher Yang all have extensive dance qualifications. They are very hands-on in class, and you can see that they have a deep love for dance. They can subtly embody the essence of dance in every move and every smile. They also pass on their love for dance to every child in class, guiding each movement and patiently correcting any mistakes. * My intention is simple: I want my own children to find joy in the process of learning dance, shape their physique, continuously improve their skills in their chosen hobby, and not easily give up. Learning Chinese dance involves mastering the basics and showcasing the characteristics of it. I highly recommend Eva Dance Academy!

I'm fortunate to be a student at this amazing dance school. The teachers are all dedicated, patient…read moreand even funny. They make all of us students feel supported. The best part of my week is taking my twice weekly class. I'll definitely give the school 5 stars.

This is a small setting of studio. Both Ms Talia and Tenaya are tentative and fun. My 3-years old…read morewas first time to ballet and enjoyed her learnings a lot.

This was a great choice to send my son. He was not real coordinated , quite tall for 10 . He was…read morenot too keen to take any dance class let alone ballet. It turned out that his coordination improved dramatically very quickly and he improved at sports considerably. Strangest of all , he ended up really enjoying it after his second visit.