To their credit they reached out to me multiple times to address my concerns. They went so far as…read moreto send an email out that very night changing their policy.

So far so good. Tried a few classes with my three year old girl. And I felt it was productive and…read moredefinitely teaching them skills. It's not just babysitting and playtime. They do have an underlying purpose underneath every movement. I'm happy so far.

This is my daughter's 10th year dancing with PBC. We are so grateful for all the teachers and…read morestaff who have taught, guided, encouraged and inspired my girl as she works toward her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. My daughter dances 6 days a week and the studio is her second home. The studio environment is safe and welcoming (for both student and parent!) and I feel comfortable voicing any questions or concerns. But most important, the training the students receive from the teachers at PBC is top notch! The teachers bring their expertise and love of dance to every class. My daughter, along with many other students at this school, have been accepted to many prestigious, professional summer ballet company intensives. (ie. Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, School of American Ballet, ABT and Houston Ballet). Whether your child wants to dance for recreation, college or a professional track, PBC is the place to be!

My granddaughter Keely has been a student for almost 16 years, since she was 2. Amazing and…read moreversatile staff and owner. She is now pursuing a degree in dance. We have enjoyed numerous high quality performances over the years at all levels. We would highly recommend them no matter your dance style preferences.

My daughters have been dancing at SCC for over 3 years and we could not be more pleased. The…read moreinstructors are wonderful and teach the students the proper technique from the start. My youngest started when she was 2.5 and even at that age they made sure they were doing the dance steps correctly. The instructors love teaching dance and it shows; they have a passion for teaching and it makes the kids get that same passion. The annual performance is more than just a bunch of dance classes getting on stage for a few minutes then off they go. There is always a theme (ex: Princess & the frog, Disneyland, Neverland, etc) that all the dances as well as musical theatre classes have in common which makes it a full show and as an audience member you want to see the entire show. The wide range of dance styles offered makes it a well rounded studio that will make any dancer happy!

Really enjoyed all the teachers except for Michelle. She explained her class was full then turns…read morearound and accepted another student. She plays favorites, beware.

My girls are starting their third season at SCF. They've improved so much due to having a great and…read morecaring coach. Lonna, the owner, has a very talented team of coaches with a vast experience in all-star dance, ballet and tumbling. This isn't a studio that plays favorites. It's all great coaching, choreo and hard work that the girls put in individually and as a team. I absolutely love the team atmosphere and support my girls get.

Just recently joined the SCF dance family and could not be happier. This studio has welcomed our…read moredancer and family with open arms ! The coaches and administrators are great communicators and have made our transition to this studio seamless. If you are looking for a change - I encourage you to give SCF a try ...you won't be disappointed!

Great location, and best of all, a great owner and instructor. My kid's anxiety was at ease as soon…read moreas she interacted with Ms Estee! The dancing instruction is fantastic and fun! Couldn't be happier with the passion for dance my daughter developed since taking jazz classes here. To me, Ms Estee is almost a great role model to my daughter teaching her hard work and confidence.

This review is solely based on my and my daughters experience with Ms. Estee and Fringe Dance…read moreStudio (I'm not one to go on lengthy rants about not having read the waivers and policies). My 9yr old daughter had been asking to join dance for what seems like forever, and I had decided to check out this studio in early 2020. Then COVID hit and we placed all our children's sports on hold. Fast forward to 2021, we couldn't be happier with our choice to join and be a part of the Fringe Studio family. I'm a new dance mom but I did do my research and because my daughter started dancing at an older age - I wanted her to feel comfortable easing into a new sport. Many dance studios were requiring years of experience in ballet before being able to explore other dance styles. Ms. Estee evaluates each student and gives you her honest and professional opinion on your child's abilities. I truly believe she holds each one of her students best interest and gives each student the attention they need to become better! My daughter and our family couldn't be happier! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Estee!

My fiancé and I live walking distance from Soka and multiple times a week we walk to Soka because…read morethe ground are beautiful and we love taking photos there. We saw on line that they have events and we came to check it out. We bought our tickets on line for a jazz trio. We both love Jazz. The theater is big and beautiful. The seats in the theater are plush and comfortable. The best part is the aucustics. The sound is amazing. I would highly recommend this performing arts theater. The people are really friendly and the grounds are beyond breath taking.

We attended a terrific charity concert at the Soka Performing Arts Center. Cancer Teamwork…read moreResponse hosted an event headlined by Mike Garson (former piano player for David Bowie). Joe Sumner (Sting's son) and Veronica Swift were both featured signers. They performed a number of David Bowie songs, and they all sounded great. The event raised money for the charity and the audience truly enjoyed the evening. The staff at the Center were all friendly. I would not hesitate going to another event at the Center.

We ultimately selected the studio solely for this seasonal production of "The Nutcracker" However,…read moreour relationship with the studio has come to an end due to various disappointments, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. In short, my dissatisfaction with Laguna Dance Theatre stems from the owner's unprofessional behavior, profit-driven focus, and focus on presenting a facade of prestige over the welfare and growth of dancers. Recently, my daughter had the unfortunate experience of being taught by Ms. Sherry, the owner, who not only lacks teaching skills but also had a negative impact on my daughter's love for dance. Moreover, the studio's limited class schedule, unreasonable makeup policy, and threats to take on more classes than families can accommodate showcase their lack of concern for their students.The instructors' communication skills were not only inadequate, but also noticeably lacking in professionalism. In addition, it was apparent that their overall teaching competency and abilities were lacking, except for that of Ms. Ellen. Overall, my experience was far from satisfactory and I cannot recommend this studio to anyone looking for a high-quality, professional dance studio that prioritizes their students' development and happiness. There are many exceptional and reputable dance studios in Orange County that prioritize their students' well-being, nurture a passion for dance, and strive to improve their technique, ultimately making Laguna Dance Theatre a regrettable choice. Save yourself the trouble and look for a studio that genuinely values its dancers.

The only reason I took one star off is for their admin side of things (which is important, yes, but…read morethe actual dance side is more important in my opinion.) I enrolled my 5 year old daughter at a very highly rated on Yelp studio called Underground Dance Studio (in Laguna Hills) in June 2020 (during the pandemic) and although the admin side was buttoned up there, I felt the actual dance portion was lacking. The owner is very fun and friendly, and the teacher was very sweet, but when they did their tap "performance", even the teacher wasn't on the beat, which was a bit concerning to me since I'm a music teacher. I also switched for geographical reasons. I'm impressed with Miss Ellen, who teaches the beginner tap/ballet combo classes. She used to be a Rockette and on Broadway and is great with little kids, plus she teaches technique well. We did pay quite bit (over $150) for the Spring Recital held at Servite High in Anaheim (I wished it was closer, but it was the only place they could get) but it was beautifully put together, and I would say worth it in the end.

I was a member of the Xcel team here and trained consistently, but my experience ended very…read moreunfairly. After summer, I was placed in a different group with a new, inexperienced coach and significantly younger athletes. Despite the challenges, I stayed committed and continued working hard. I actually never missed a single practice in the 4 and a half months I was there. There were ongoing issues within the group (specifically one girl) that made the environment uncomfortable, and although they were brought to the coaches' attention multiple times, nothing was effectively addressed. A month before our first competition--after we had already begun learning routines--I received an email stating that I was no longer welcome at the gym. I was given no clear explanation, no prior warning, and no opportunity to discuss or resolve anything. Being removed from a team this way, especially right before competition season, was extremely upsetting and unprofessional. I would strongly encourage better communication and fairness when handling athletes in the future.

I'm writing this review about coach Madelyn. She may have experience with gymnastics but is not…read moreequipped to handle kids. Can tell she pushes them to far and looks nice but hardly be nice. She taught my little cousin and had no control of the situation she was in. Can be also harsh teaching to. Is way to specific and it always had to be perfect for her to teach these skills to my cousins. I would have felt better with some of the other coaches but to be honest I don't feel this place is good for us. We are considering places like era or vibe gymnastics. The environment here seems like they are putting a show rather than actual teaching methods and passing down the experience. Just seems like coach Madelyn was a prime example of that. Wouldn't recommend her or this place either