If you ever have the chance to have your child participate with CSPA, do it! We were lucky enough…read moreto catch up with the winter production of The Little Mermaid, and my daughter loved the experience of singing and dancing on stage! She had a great experience being a part of the younger cast. All the cast members were great and the costumes, set and lighting were nicely done! Of course we love the music too! It was a broadway adaptation of the show. My family loved the show and came from Sacramento and Gilroy to see it. Seniors and babies were in the crowd so it truly is a family show. The tickets are a great value for the quality of the show and live entertainment, comparable to what you would pay at the movies now. The expressions on my niece and nephews faces were priceless! Their parents said their couldn't stop talking about the show so it's such a nice way to introduce children to performing arts and theater because the cast are their generation! Not all schools offer this so it is such a wonderful experience to share with my family. The parents help and volunteer so it also builds community. I was appreciative of the parents who answered my questions. The director is amazing bringing it all together while staying calm and collected. They have so much talent! There are cast members that have been participants for several years and help the younger kiddos, and they are awesome performers and put their own choreography together. Follow them on social media so you know what shows are coming up. They have their shows at the Milpitas community center so parking is easy. Seating is first come, first serve so plan to arrive early. Enjoy the show and support community youth theater! I hope you leave with new show tunes stuck in your head!

I love this dance school is similar to The Joy of Dancing studios, including ballet, jazz, tap,…read morehip-hop and the other dance genres!

Finally putting a review after 6 years and its with mixed feelings as I finally pulled my daughter…read moreout. The Positives that kept me re enrolling for 6 years: Staff: I always loved the staff especially the person who always helped fit my daughter dance shoes. They were friendly and always responded to questions. Location: Close and easier to find drop off in a safe neighborhood. The Costumes: For the Most part the costumes are beautiful and it even got better this past year end performance. The staff puts a lot of thought into this. Dance Teachers: kids friendly not strict at all (could be good or bad) The Venue:Santa Clara convention center is a great venue. Many other dance studios can't afford this size venue. Negatives: Repetitive program. You will hear the same songs after 2 years. Simple moves: If you are not in the comp team, you won't learn much after 2 yrs. My daughter said 3 years ago, she learned 3 new moves, 2 years ago she learned 1 new move. Last year she didn't learn ANY new moves. Now as I search for other dance studios, she's already behind for her age group for non comp classes. It's hard to continue paying increasing fees without seeing progress. All I wait for is one fancy year end show with beautiful costumes.... I hope they hire new dance teachers that can dance like their star comp team girls.

I was a student at mona khan company for 5 years and I have seen myself grow as a dancer. All the…read moreinstructors are amazing and they all focus on improving your techniques. I have been with them enough to know how much effort they put in making their show case a success! They are a very smart group of people who work hard and know how to be the best at what they do. I recently moved to another city and cannot find any dance class (bollywood or non bollywood) as well established as mona khan company.

I have been doing the virtual Bombay Jam dance classes during COVID. I recommend these classes to…read moreanyone who wants to have some fun dancing while incorporating some toning and stretches. The best class is the new 30-minute express class at 12:15 Wednesdays and Fridays. Makes it easy to get in a workout during the work day. The Bombay Jam classes are listed under Fitness Classes on their website or you can book through MINDBODY app. Please please please keep some virtual classes post-COVID.

The Sound of Music (Broadway San Jose) --…read more We saw this yesterday and it was beautiful. The sets were absolutely stunning -- genuinely took my breath away a few times -- and the singing was extraordinary. So much talent on that stage. If you know the movie by heart (I do), there are a few differences. A couple of songs that aren't in the film, and "I Have Confidence" doesn't appear at all. There are some small changes to the story too, but nothing that took away from the show -- a few of the twists I actually liked better this way. One tip: take an Uber or Lyft. Getting into the parking garage took forever because there's only one lane in, and someone at the front couldn't work the machine and held everyone up for about fifteen minutes. Not the theater's fault, but worth knowing. Wonderful show. We'll be back.

One of my least favorite Broadway tour stops in the Bay. I have been here about 5 times now and I…read moredo not know why I keep coming back expecting a better experience. For many reasons: 1. Parking is non-existent. Very expensive garages nearby and difficult to find street parking. It is downtown San Jose after all. However, I noticed that for very popular shows, like Disney musicals, expect the parking prices in the private garages to double or even triple. It's as if they know there will be a lot of people desperate for parking. The caltrain station is nearby so that can be an option instead, but I wish it was BART-friendly like the Orpheum theater in SF. 2. The sound system. Like many reviewers are saying, it is a little off and hard to hear if you are seated in the middle, away from speakers. 3. The seating design. There is no middle aisle so if you are seated in the middle, you have to go through so many people to get to your seat, which is a concern for me if there was a fire emergency. If you are in the aisle, expect to stand up and have to let everyone through. Also, the stage curves inward, so your view on the side is not the best, you miss a section of the stage, but I will still choose aisle for safety reasons. 4. The hallways are tight, there is so much going on during intermission that there is so much traffic. The line for food, the line to the bathroom, the line for drinks. All in that tight hallway in the first floor. I do not feel this way with other Bay area theaters like Curran where hallways are wider. Going from one end to the other is a nightmare. You are better off not buying anything and staying in your seat. 5. The theater etiquette is poor. The ushers do not care if you are texting on your phone or your child is screaming. I watch at least 2 shows a month all over the Bay area, and I have never been to a theater where so many people are taking pictures, texting, whispering to each other throughout the show, etc. Going back to the no center aisle issue, the ushers cannot do anything to the people all the way in the middle. But even when I was seated on the side, ushers just do not pay attention and people do whatever they want.

We love the choreography and opportunity to grow and thrive in dance. We have been enrolling…read morecontinuously for the past couple of sessions and we love it.

A heartfelt thank you to you, Aditya and the entire crew at Gurus of Dance⁩ for a spectacular show!…read more Proud parents of our dance60 gurulettes including my daughter's performance. Your class was her initiation to Bollywood dance. As a parent volunteer I got to enjoy watching kiddos throughout the show plus the backstage energy just before showtime. A very memorable experience!

My daughter attended 2 weeks of summer camp here. The play was Willy Wonka Musical. She really…read moreliked the experience. Teachers were very nice. Would highly recommend to kids who like acting and drama.

My two boys (8 & 11) had so much fun with their classes. They took Creative Writing and Theatre and…read moreLeadership. They definitely discovered the different sides of themselves. In Creative Writing, I was surprised to see my older son showing interest in writing. Teacher Ish was able to help him develop his story further and even to the point of publishing as a book later on. That inspired him to want to keep writing and develop more stories. The theater class was so fun. The kids were able to experience all the aspects of theater performance. From remembering lines, character interaction, voice projection, performing in front of a large audience and much more. Teacher Ish had good control of the class. Her advice on how to carry themselves for the play will benefit their character development well into adulthood. There was an assistant, Mitchell, who was very helpful, and plays the guitar. One thing that was challenging was to try to go to all the classes/rehearsals. But it worked out at the end and the show was funny and engaging. I strongly recommend this class. Kids will learn so much and have fun at the same time!!!

This is always such a great venue to come and see a show. It has an underground free parking…read moregarage. It's easily accessible if you have any mobility issues. The theater itself is very intimate and allows you a good seat no matter where you are. The staff is friendly and helpful. All shows from my experience, have been reasonably priced. Before the show grab something to eat, a cup of coffee, or even a glass of wine at the Bean Scene Cafe which is linked to the theater.

Excellent location on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. I come here for specific…read moreperformances each year. Spacious theater with plenty of spots to practice or do rehearsals before showtime. Staffs are great communicators and are always helpful. This place has been around forever and City Hall is a great place to gather or use public restrooms as well. Cafe is easily accessible next door. If you come here in December during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, you won't be disappointed. Colorful Christmas vibes everywhere. There's a good sized local park behind it and you can easily park on the streets which are all walking distance. Besides ballerinas and dancers, you get to watch singers, group choirs, and many more colorful entertainments on the outdoor stage area. Inside stage is usually reserved for larger popular shows. Yes, dressing room and areas for practicing before performance time is well set and they're usually on time moving groups in and out as scheduled. Love the backstage area and scenes. Good feeling inside and outside.

My family and I frequently visit this theatre for all different plays and school events. We love…read morethe energy of the staff and how the plays are organized. The enthusiasm is just mind blowing. Very clean and well maintained theatre for the young students and parents to enjoy . A big shout out to all the staff and sponsors for this theater in San jose .

Had both of my kids participate in season 58, and both my husband and I could not be happier with…read morethe community and experience that our children had. I cannot stop singing praises for CMT.

We saw "42nd Street" here. The play itself doesn't age well in the "Me too" era, but there was some…read moreserious tap dancing talent in this small community theater! The theater itself is comfy and intimate with good acoustics. I'd not hesitate to see another show here! Also, I highly recommend Vinum Bar at the mall nearby for pre-show noshes and drinks.

Great summer classes for kiddos wanting to actually have a part and be in a production for all a…read morelevels!

These guys are very good! We had a large family gathering and they played for two hours. Everyone…read moreloved the music! The gentlemen were very nice, arrived on time and took requests. I highly recommend Rigo and his band.

Estimados Marcos y equipo,…read more Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento por su excelente participación en el evento que organizamos con motivo del cumpleaños de mi querida suegra. A pesar del corto aviso, su disposición para acomodar nuestro horario fue realmente apreciada. La serenata que ofrecieron fue hermosa y cautivó a todos los presentes. Cada una de las canciones resonó de manera especial, y los invitados no dejaron de comentar lo mucho que disfrutaron de su música. Estoy sumamente agradecido por haber contado con su talento en un día tan importante para nuestra familia. Sin duda, no dudaré en recomendarlos y espero poder contar nuevamente con su grupo en futuras ocasiones. Muchas gracias nuevamente. Que sigan cosechando éxitos y que reciban muchas bendiciones. Atentamente, Francisco