This studio A. is by far the most badly managed place with little to no knowledge about using basic…read moretech for scheduling classes B. The owner Ashley has a chip up her shoulder & clearly oblivious of her knowledge gaps. She will inundate you with messy ill organized emails & text messages, and yell at you for not checking them properly. The reason I got my child out of this studio was -- they often place the fair skinned girls ahead in a dance routine & are rude to ones that do not look like them. They forgot they are located in San Ramon :-/ Enroll your child into this studio if you want them to start hating dance. It was a waste of time & money for us.

East Bay Dance Company is by far the best in the Bay. We come to the studio all the way from…read moreLivermore. We have been at the studio since my daughter was 3 years old. Fast forward 7 years and now my other two daughters are enrolled as well. I have never seen someone do as much work as the owner Ashley. She is dedicated, and shows up for every dancer. We see the long hours, the care, and the patience. And we want her to know it never goes unnoticed. The teachers create a positive, welcoming environment where the girls feel supported and motivated. My daughters have not only improved on their techniques but have also built meaningful friendships and become much more confident. This studio goes above and beyond, and we're so grateful to be part of it.

Miss Tori is the greatest thing to happen on this planet since photosynthesis…read more She is the entire package. She is a woman who has passion that loves teaching, and it shows on all of the faces of her students. She is priceless to our local community and is to be commended for helping the next generation of dancers excel and exceed.

Thank god for this studio…read more I "retired" from dance and gymnastics about 5 years ago or so. I was always nervous to go back. Afraid I was too old. Afraid I wouldn't be good enough anymore. Afraid I wouldn't have time etc. etc. This place is so welcoming. It really has a family feel. A lot of the kids, adults and teachers have been there for years and they are more then open to allowing others join the fam : ) I feel good about myself because of the encouragement I have received from Nichole and Byron (tumbling and jazz teachers) They are fun and make coming after a long day of work exciting for me. It's nice to feel that I have nothing to be afraid of anymore, a lot in due part to the environment, schedule and variety of classes offered.

My daughter has taken multiple classes here over the past few years and continues to love it! They…read moreoffer everything from beginner to advanced classes, even competition/performance teams. Looking forward to watching my daughter continue to grow with their program. Thanks Studio Eight!! ‍

What a great place! I signed up my 7yo for summer dance camp and she absolutely LOVES it! Dance…read moreinstructors are wonderful, skilled, energetic, very patient, professional and oh so so fun! My daughter can't stop talking about how much she loves her experience from day one. We feel so lucky to have an opportunity to be part of this exciting camp. If you want your kids to truly enjoy something, this is definitely the place for them. Thanks Studio 8 for making my baby so happy! We'll recommend you to everyone!

I danced with this halau beginning in Jan 1995, due to having to move to far to commute, I had to…read morestop in Aug. Or Sept. Of 1999. I'd been teaching C/W dance on same night, had wanted to learn Polynesian, So, ended up in Danville at "Two-Left feet" dance studio. I'm one of the lucky ones to join at the beginning. I FELL IN LOVE WITH CATHERINE, CARL AND AUNTIE SHARON, AND, CJ, THEIR SON. We performed all over. Competed at Tahiti Fete, 3 yrs. In 99 we won our division. Total excitement. This was a great group of caring people. Never saw anger, or rudeness from anyone. Would love to go back, even at my age, 83, still can move the old hips. Listen to Hawaiian music all the time. Wish I could remember the dances. I wish them nothing but the very best. My favorite 4 1/2 years of dance.

My daughter just started here after wanting to do Tahitian dance for awhile and not finding…read moreanywhere close to go. This place is perfect fit. Close to home and very awesome Kumu. My daughter loves the welcoming environment and just loving group. Would highly recommend this place.

Last year, we were looking for school where we can send our son to learn Bollywood Style dance…read more Finally, we found RAPA which is run by Bollywood Professionals. First day, when we met KARAN, we were amazed with his energy level and his teaching style. Our son felt so good in first class, he started to begin Bollywood dances with full interest. From first day to now, he never missed a day without doing Bollywood dance. Rapa team takes interest in each kid so they perform well on recital day. Best thing about RAPA, they prepare kids to perform on Stage twice a year. After 10 weeks session, kids have to perform on Stage. It gives kids confidence, encouragement and skills to perform on stage. Their shows are so wonderful, Professionally choreographed. We always attend their shows and feel Bollywood experience. We are very grateful to RAPA team for giving their years of experience through classes. We definitely recommend RAPA to all who are looking to learn Bollywood style dance. They do offer free first class. Surely,take first class. They do offer adult classes too. Here are the results of RAPA Classes: After first 10 weeks session: youtube.com/watch?v=OAK6... After next 10 weeks session, he performed on his own: youtube.com/watch?v=RObO...

From the owner: Riar Academy of Performing Arts is an exclusive dance training academy specializing in Bollywood…read moreDance, Classical Kathak Dance, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, K-POP, Bhangra, Yoga, Ballroom and Latin Dance. Learn from highly trained professionals straight from the Industry! Classes are held year-round for all ages and skill levels, including Kids through Adults, Advanced Placement and a unique Intensive Training Program. We host two large student shows each year, and our students also perform year-round at many large-scale events throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Contact us today to get started! Private Lessons, Wedding Choreography, Corporate and Private Parties are also available. Check out one of our many locations: - Dublin, CA - Fremont, CA - Sacramento/Elk Grove, CA - Mountain House/Tracy, CA

Unfortunately, the Adult Ballet class was canceled permanently, without a word from the school…read more Bad form!

From the owner: Soo Dance Company & Academy offers classes for children ages 2 through Professional…read more Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Technique classes are offered to enhance student's dance technique step by step. The curriculum includes practical courses in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary dance, creation and improvisation, Korean folk dance, K pop, Hiphop and other various programs. The goal of the program is to provide enrichment and expert training for students of all levels from students just getting introduced to those who are pursuing dance as a career. Our Method The Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and its unique training method have created the world's most famous dancers. *Ask about our studio rental.

Soo Dance Academy offers strong technique and dedicated teachers. The studio provides many…read moreperformance and competition opportunities which help dancers grow. Like many competition studios, there are additional fees for performances and costumes, so it's good to ask about details in advance. Overall, it's a positive environment for dancers who want to train seriously.

Owner daughter and family members are favored in this school. No room for other students to even…read moreget the attention and instruction needed. Her family members hogs the front row in class making it hard for other kids to see the teacher teach especially when they're beginners. The owners daughter and family member clearly are professional and easy to learn from the back vs. new comers. We had to drop out from the class due to lack of organization and too many students in one small studio. Many parents in the wiating room says the same. We gave it a chance but it never changes. My daughter and her friends couldn't learn properly due to these front row hoggers. You'll know why her kid/niece are successful in dance and always winning. Classic favortism! Don't get me wrong the teachers are great but....owner can do better to help other kids other than hers.

Miss. Leticia has been the most beautiful introduction to dance teacher for my cousin. My little…read morecousin loves her so much & has progressed in her technique, confidence, and strength! Miss Leticia is not only very passionate about her job but she shows genuine care for her dancers. She is a ONE of a kind teacher that will leave a huge impact on the dance world. Thank you Miss. Leticia!

Review on the toddler princess class: If you have an…read moreexuberant child like mine, this is not the class or dance center for your child. My child attended this class in January, for 2 classes and did a trial class last year. The class provides 1 teacher and 1-2 teenage assistants, one of which is the main instructor, Monica. Parents are required to watch outside, behind a window and are not allowed inside during class. In the beginning of the first class, my child was following directions and after sometime, they became distracted and also filled with excitement to run around and play with other children. Although somewhat frustrating as a mom, with the inability to correct them (as I'm outside of the class, watching from the window) I was provided reassurance from fellow moms outside, saying my kid is just excited, so outgoing and it's okay, it's their first day. At the end of my child's first class, the kids were receiving measurements, in preparation for an upcoming recital. After my child was measured, Monica had some feedback for me. There were other parents around me with their children, when she expressed her concerns. Initially, I was surprised and ultimately, embarrassed, especially because she didn't pull me aside. Monica said that my daughter needs to work on listening and to prep her prior to class. She added, although they're taking measurements for recital, that it might not be the class for her and we can reevaluate her at the second class, to see if she may be more appropriate for the younger class (but this is the youngest class), also implying that she wouldn't be fit for the recital performance. Caught off guard, I managed to suppress my true feelings. I responded by saying, oh trust me I do (teach her to listen). I then asked if I could send her an email, to discuss in a private matter opposed to publicly conversing in front of others. Following that night, I was reconsidering attending the class. I was apprehensive about pulling my child out, as it was just their first day and they still enjoyed it. As a parent, we grow to understand that consistency is key to see them progress. It's not only a learning experience for them, but also a social experience. Also, we had a friend that was in that class, so I wanted to ensure that they can attend an ongoing fun activity together. I then decided that we'd give it another shot for the next class and see how it goes, and see if Monica had anything further to say. The next and final class, I was filled with anxiety. The entire week I was worried how my child would perform in their ballet class. I shouldn't have felt that way, but that was the pressure I felt from Monica. Within the last 15 minutes of class, my child in addition to another child (one who has been going for some months) were removed. Throughout the entire class, you can see the frustration on Monica's face because of the students. It wasn't just my kid, it was all of the children (a small group of 5-6, ages 3-5) that were being inattentive. I could hear Monica saying, "I'm sorry I can't." She then escorted my child and another child outside to be with their parents. My child, embarrassed and crying, put their hands to their face and said, "mommy I'm sad, I want to dance." The other child was hysterical to their mother. This was absolutely unacceptable and heartbreaking. We're required to enroll and pay for 2 months worth of classes in advance and be required to sign up for automatic pay. Yet, my child gets pulled out in the middle of class? How can you traumatize a child's first experience by having them removed? They're 3! I spoke with Monica, to get a better understanding of what the expectations are and how this could be handled in the future. Initially, it wasn't my intent to drop the class, however that was her first and only solution. I told her that I've been prepping my child all week and doing practices where I'm teacher and they're the student. Her response, "yeah, she's still not listening." I then asked, well what are the expectations for the following classes? Are you going to keep removing her from class if they get distracted? Her response was to provide me a refund. It was clear that she didn't want my child in her class or deal with them. That was her solution. I want to add that this was not my child's first group class. They've been involved in basketball for a season, gymnastics and soccer. All of which we've had a pleasant experience with the coaches and teachers. Teachers who displayed patience, understanding, compassion and understood the age of the children being taught. When something like this occurs during the phase of when our children are learning, we as parents must understand that this is a delicate time that can potentially affect their outlook on similar experiences that they're introduced to. I was simply appalled at the way Monica handled this entire situation and the way she treated my child.

My daughters have taken classes at EDA for over 5 years now and it's been such a positive…read moreexperience. The teachers are so great, fun and patient with the kids. Veronica, the studio director, is lovely and very responsive to any concerns or questions. When one of my girls started ballet/tap, she was scared of the tap noise and Veronica found a class that fit better for her. Then this past year she joined ballet/tap and loved it. There's a class for everyone and every level. My girls have taken hip hop, jazz, ballet, and tap and enjoyed all styles. Also, the recitals are a big professional production. It's so amazing to see the kids perform on stage and build confidence. My daughter performed with EDA at the Alameda County Fair this past summer and it was so exciting for her. It's definitely a family friendly studio. I would absolutely recommend EDA!

My daughter has been taking dance classes here for a few years and we love Expressions. She'd taken…read moreballet classes at another studio before and we'd found it quite strict and traditional. Expressions is so friendly and welcoming to all dancers. They're inclusive to all body types, dance styles and experience levels and maintain a motto for kindness: "Be kind; dance fierce." The recitals are beautiful, fun and well-produced and choreographed. We strongly recommend this sweet, strong and friendly team of dance instructors.