There are many dance studios on the central coast that teach different dance genres but if you want…read moreexcellent ballet training, this is the place.

Wow! This place is amazing! I signed my daughter up for ballet/tap and she loved it! Some days…read moreshe's not into it but the teachers make it super fun! I watch how the teachers interact with every child and makes sure they don't feel left out! They put on a great showcase as well! Highly recommend!!!

Thrive is awesome! Located in a warehouse, in the more industrial part of el Camino. They have…read moreclasses multiple days and times for different ages. The classes are like 45-50mins and the children get to run off their energy. They have many balance things setup and many trampolines. Every class, they teach them 2 gymnastic stills. The teachers are always patient and are wonderful with the children. My daughter loves it and always begs to go. The only knock is the parking is usually just up and down the street it's on.

Great place and awesome staff ! We are blessed to have an…read moreindoor sport for the young kids !!

Not immune to challenges faced by other jr high schools (even private schools in our experience)…read morebut they seem to attract a gentler group of students. Sometimes I wonder if this is because the kids are around other age groups (it's for grades 4-8) and not just other jr high students. Or maybe part of it is the arts-based curriculum which gives kids some wonderful outlets for their talents. They don't have to pretend the arts aren't cool to fit in with their peers. One thing I've finally learned as a parent is that what may be a great fit for one kid is not for another. However, two of our children, both very different personalities, have gone here and it has been an excellent experience for them. We've had several teachers go out of their way on several occasions and have felt warmly embraced in the community by Principal Rubin and Chris in the front office.

We, Atascadero, are so lucky to have the Fine Arts Academy. The students emerging from this…read morecurriculum have wonderful skills for the theatrical arts and, as we have worked with many graduates, we see the results. If you can, get you children into this program.

I have been attending PCPA plays since the 70s and am rarely disappointed. And those times I was…read moredisappointed were plays that simply weren't my cup of tea. I do not give standing ovations for every play I see, though I generally DO quite enjoy them. I stand when I have been extraordinarily impressed. Both "Front Page" and "Shane" have been such plays for me. (I wish they would perform Front Page again sometime.) I recently attended "Shane". I was very curious how they might take this old favorite and put it on their stage. It was quite different and obviously took a LOT of ingenuity. And that ingenuity significantly improved the play. The set was quite simple and the technique they used for scene changes was brilliant. All the emotion was preserved... and enhanced by techniques one would not expect. For example, fight scenes were dramatically enhanced by the actors being spaced quite far from each other, bringing out each character's individual perspective. "Joey Starett" narrated most of the play... seamlessly. This was a truly awesome experience.

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SLO MAC is a treasure in our community, providing top-of-class dance instruction, artistic freedom,…read morehealthy challenge, and support for the whole student.

We can't recommend SLOMAC enough! The growth our daughter has shown as a dancer in her 4 years…read morethere has been amazing! Ryan and Maartje and all the teachers are so talented, passionate about dance and care so much about each dancer. The friends my daughter has made there are forever friendships! We also love their focus on spreading the arts throughout the community!

We went to watch my granddaughter's dance recital.. easy parking right in front of the venue and…read moremore parking across the street. They have transportation for disabled people (from the parking lot to the theater with advanced notice). The restrooms are located right as you come in. Well maintained and you have a good view of the stage from every seat. This was the second time we've come here and found it an enjoyable experience both times.

Clean, spacious, organized, great seating. Unfortunately my…read morelatest experience there was a miserable joke of a show, but from what I understand this page is about the business and not the people who rented it for that abhorrent, "The Little Shop of Horrors" by 'Wine Country Theatre' had to have been the shoddiest performance I've seen since my nieces middle school play. That said, as usual, the venue knocked it out of the park, as I sat through that visual and audio assault, I was comfortable. It's incredible that the high school performances there are stark in comparison. What actual professionalism and passion looks like vs a bunch of people who thought "hey let's do a play". Thank you for the wonderful experiences, hopefully the next show I attend can wash out the previous one.

My husband and I took some private lessons from Shari, and she is a fantastic teacher. Her…read moreinstructional style is supportive and fun, yet she really knows what she's doing. If you want to learn some steps ahead of an event, I recommend it, but watch out, you might find yourself hooked!

For years, I wished I could confidently swing dance. I love to dance, but never had the confidence…read moreto dance with a partner. I took quite a few different dance classes, but the classes were usually too large and I never felt like I really "got it". Then, as if by divine intervention, I met Shari Fortino and her husband, Mike Smothers. How fortunate am I that these two talented, gracious and lovely humans teach a variety of ballroom dance styles right here in Morro Bay. Shari owned a thriving dance school in Bakersfield for many years before moving to the coast. If you've ever wanted to REALLY LEARN how to dance swing, cha cha, fox trot, rhumba, etc., I would give Debonaire School of Ballroom Dancing 10 stars, if I could. See you on the dance floor!

We have been part of the KDC family for 5 years and have not experienced one negative moment. All…read morethree of our children take lessons there and our son especially loves the hip hop classes. Our girls enjoy hip hop as well, but also love jazz and ballet. Our favorite part about KDC, aside from recital, is how it truly feels like a family. Everyone is friendly and knows each other. The staff and teachers are warm and welcoming. The teachers are kind, fun, and knowledgeable. I highly recommended Kings Dance Center to anyone looking for a great dance studio in the area. You won't be disappointed!

My 3 year old daughter did the toddler class and now is doing the creative dance class here. She's…read moregot a lot of energy so this class is great for her to run that energy out. The price is fair for an organized activity. The studio is clean and the girls all seem to have fun. I'd recommend this dance studio.

After doing Pilates for over 3 years, I decided to try out The Bar Method to add some different…read morestrengthening exercises to my routine. I was greeted warmly by the staff and found the workouts challenging. The studio itself is welcoming and well maintained. Adding Barre to my workouts has been very beneficial and would recommend it to anyone looking to be challenged.

For 11 years, I have tried everything to fix my patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is an imbalance…read moreof quadricep muscles that causes the knees to be pulled off balance, leading to swelling, pain, and, in my case, meniscus tears. After 3 x a week of bar for 9 months, I CAN NOW WALK DOWNSTAIRS WITHOUT ANY PAIN. The Bar Method SLO is what I didn't realize I needed. In fact, I committed after my second introductory pass, because I wasn't that into it the first time. But the more classes I attended, the more I realized how intentional and supportive the classes are for sustainable strength and injury prevention. Now that I've figured out how to walk and climb pain free, I will be renewing my membership indefinitely.

Our niece and nephew took an gymnastic class here for five days at the end of summer break, which…read morewas a great way to burn off that end of summer energy and learn something at the same time! The interior is nice and spacious, with lots of mat space for the kids. They attended class each day from 8:30 am until 12;30 and we picked them up when they were done to drive them home. We stopped in to watch the last ten minutes or so of class. The class seemed very well organized, with all kids engaged, and being attended to. Our nephew was excited to show us how he had learned a tumbling run ending in a flip in just five days! As a former teacher myself, I appreciated the way that the instructor addressed each child by name, lining them up safely and comfortably to wait outdoors for their parents to pick them up!

Best gym on the Central Coast!!…read more My son does Agility classes here and absolutely LOVES it!! Upstairs viewing area with additional space for SILKS and DANCE as well as lower level seating for parents to observe progress and cheer on their little athlete. Full sized gym with excellent staffing and class structures to meet needs of both beginning students and advanced.