I cant say enough about Miss Yoira and her newly opened school. If you're looking for a ballet…read moreschool to start off your child in this art, or maybe enhance what was already taught to her/you in other schools really truly Bravissimo offers it all - Miss Yoira, she teaches with her heart and truly wants the best for her students. Even before opening up this studio, my daughter had the opportunity to take weekly private lessons with Miss Yoira and her mom, Mme Amparo Brito, and father, Mr Jorge Esquivel. And the once a week training she received produced such amazing results. (By the way, in case you dont know who these are - if you google them, you will find they are mainstays of the ballet world - both her parents and Miss Yoira!!!!) Now with her very own studio and a regular program to avail of that is structured more days of the week, I have no doubt of even brighter advancement. No doubt, Bravissimo is a treasure in the bay area, one I am afraid will not be a secret for too long. More power to Bravissimo....

If you have a serious dancer who loves ballet, BDS is one of the studios you can try, they teach…read moreand make corrections every single class on every single dancer, they also offer different kind of classes to help the dancers grow, such as Physical Training, Repertoire, Pas de Deux, besides, dancers are pretty easy to get along as well as the parents.

San Carlos school of ballet is the greatest hidden gem. I danced her kinder-senior year. I made…read moresome of the sweetest friends that I am still in contact with. Karen Kirk is the sweetest teacher. She is patient and kind and makes the class so fun for the girls. My daughter started ballet here this year and it has been so nostalgic for me to watch her prance around the room and learn technique at the same studio I did. I highly recommend this studio.

16+ years of my life was dedicated here…read more I started dancing when I was... how old? gosh I dont even remember! Ballet was definitely a large part of my life. Even now, three years from retiring, I want to go back. Ballet gave me life, and it gave me something to look back upon, to say- "I accomplished this". Its fantastic exericse even if it looks so simple-- it really isn't. Karen is an awesome teacher. She's not any of those stereotypical ballet teachers- strict and all. She makes dancing fun and enjoyable for everyone of all ages. For the younger classes, older dancers demonstrate so the little ones can follow along. Older classes get to pull out the middle barre to see yourself better (in the mirror). Karen isn't too strict either, so she's not going to be one of those instructors you evny. In the summertime, Karen teaches a Variations class, where you can learn dances from Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, etc. In the wintertime, the Sugar Plum Fairy comes out to dance for the young ones, and signs their shoe! Karen also has several adult classes in the morning! Many dancers have tried various ballet schools around the area, and they find Karen's San Carlos School of Ballet to be one of the most friendly ballet schools in the Bay. Not to mention, Brooklyn Ballet School comes to recruit students every year for a summer ballet program. Great experience!

Ylva is a wonderful teacher! She expects you to do your best and in turn she does the same. She has…read morea vast knowledge of Tango and from the beginning she instills a sense of quality in every aspect of your learning. I found it challenging ( as an athletic 64 year old) but loved the expertise I gained in every class and respected Ylva's high expectations as much as I enjoyed her congratulatory remarks when I was finally catching on. A treasure of a teacher in a revered artform.

Ylva is an amazing teacher. I have known her for years and IMO she is one of the best teachers of…read moredance in the SF Bay Area. She is very knowledgeable, experienced in many styles, very honest, with a marvelous personality, all of which enables you to learn and do your best. Tell her what you want and she'll help you get there. If you don't know what you want in dance, Ylva will work with you in finding out.

First, I want to say the dance studio is super clean and elegant! The best dance studio in the Bay…read moreArea! The owner is very humble and she doesn't do much advertisement so I'm so glad and lucky to find this place Second I tried adults Ballet and had a great experience. David is a very nice, patient, and professional teacher. He explains movements clearly and creates a welcoming environment for beginners while still maintaining high standards. After only three classes, I already started to feel improvements in my body shape, posture, and overall body awareness. The classes are both elegant and challenging in a very positive way. If you are looking for a ballet teacher who is encouraging, skilled, and truly cares about students' progress, I highly recommend adult Ballet and David!

Not a great first impression. Signed up my daughter for a preview class and there was no teacher on…read moreSaturday. Studio closed. The other parents were really nice, but shared they had no way of reaching the studio and hadn't received any communication. Because we were already there, some of the parents pulled together to make the class outside of the studio. Looks like a great community, but not a great experience.

Tutu school is such a fun introduction to ballet and dancing. Teacher Veronica, Brie and Jada are…read morealways so patient and make dancing so much fun for the kids.

Amazing classes. Good price. Works with your schedule and offers a wide range of times and dates…read more The teachers are attentive and more importantly put up with children with high energy.

Our daughter had a lot of fun the first few classes. ms. Lizzie is an amazing instructor and gets…read morethe kids to have a lot of fun. The only issue and was the reason we stopped was the parents are hovering over and not allowing the kids to focus on the program. My kid gets flustered when adults are staring so she was unable to what was told by Ms Lizzie. There should be some sort of understanding where you let your kid spend time with the instructor (hence you signed up for class) and not hanging over the wall recording and staring at your kids.

My kindergartner loved this class and is begging for the next session Tristan writes unique plays…read more(with music!) for the class, so the kids get to do a musical that is just right for their age--and that they have had some input into creating. The performance at the end was delightful. An amazing experience!

Tristan writes all of the music and plays herself, and they're so well done. The year-end…read moreperformance is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

There are many great things to say about Peninsula Girls Chorus. They cover a well rounded,…read moreinternational and uplifting repertoire of music, and have a decades-long history as a Peninsula institution. The program is very well run and all of the staff are highly competent and dedicated. They also do a great job teaching music theory. What is most special about PGC though is that it is a family for the girls over multiple years. Many of the girls literally grow up within the chorus. When I see the senior girls graduate every year, it is a true celebration of sisterhood. I would recommend the PGC to anyone looking for a supportive and fun community of vocal music for their child.

Well, it has been a few years now, and I wanted to update my review for some of you, if you are…read moreconsidering having your daughter sing with the peninsula girls chorus. My daughter started in repertoire for two years, then Allegra, and now Brava. I could not be happier with her progress, not only as a musician, but as a young woman of character. She's had an opportunity to develop as a soloist, and to develop her range from soprano through alto and I appreciated how her current teacher, Mr Skaff, challenges her to push herself. She was getting quite comfortable singing melodies as a soprano, and now has to sing harmony parts as an alto which I can imagine is challenging if you are new to it. I love hearing about her class sessions and the things she learns. I feel so grateful to the chorus for hanging on through a tough three years now of COVID. Unfortunately, my daughter had to miss some time in chorus because as a nurse working in the hospital, COVID was the nightmare we prayed would never happen but did. I was overwhelmed and so was my family. I am so thankful to the director Karyn Silva for giving us a leave of absence during that time so I could be there for the patients and the staff in the midst of that crisis and not stress about pushing my daughter on zoom. I will be ever grateful for their compassion and support. They welcomed my daughter back with open arms and never hesitate to let me know if she needs to improve or work on something. The musicianship books that the students work on train them thoroughly to read and understand music. I am truly pleased about that as there is an audio component and books do get checked and reviewed regularly by staff. The other wonderful thing is that they do have a uniform exchange so you can keep on exchanging a uniform in a different size as your singer moves up in sizes. I must say I have greatly appreciated that especially in these tight economic conditions. All I've had to worry about is some tights and the occasional black dress shoes. That truly cuts costs down for me. it also makes me feel like we're doing something good for the environment because these clothes do get gently used for a very long time, not just discarded. If you're wondering whether this is the right place for your daughter, come attend the end of year concert. It is a wonderful time to see, and hear what the graduating girls are planning, what universities and careers they're moving on to pursue, and you will be able to envision your own daughter and see if this is where you want her to be. This is what I did, and I knew right then and there that is exactly what I wanted my daughter to look and how to comport herself. Every year I marvel at the lovely girls that move forward, whose voices and talents give me chills, how they keep themselves neatly groomed, respectful of the dress code, respectful of the audience and their choirmasters. Thank you so much PGC!!