We love, love, love Stagelight for so many different reasons. My daughter started Musical Theater…read moreSinging and Dance about 1.5 years ago when she was 4.5 and has really stuck with it; and this studio is magnificent. 1. Ms. Lindsey is THE best. She teaches the dance portion and has so much energy, enthusiasm, silliness - she makes dancing technique so accessible to this age, which quite honestly is a bit more harder to captivate since their attention is all over the place. 2. The price/schedules is so amazing. It fits what we need and there are so many class options - including acting, dancing, singing. There's just a lot more than a dance studio..so if my daughter were interested in improv/acting later, then she can easily switch to that or use a makeup token to check it out. 3. The productions and how they showcase their students on stage is genuinely such a huge effort and I'm amazed at how they can do this for hundreds of students across 3 shows - we love it and my daughter has a blast on the big stage, with the stage makeup and showing off their skills. And we also love how the costumes are stage/age appropriate - which honestly is something I've noticed in other dance companies I don't love. Cannot say enough great things about Stagelight. We love it and you will, too!

The "studios" are very crammed. They tried to put too many kids in one session with only 1…read moreinstructor. This arrangement may work for older kids who are able to listen and pay attention but definitely not good for the 4-6yo groups. Most of the kids were all over the place, talking, playing, distracting others and it was very hard for the instructor to control so many little ones and still try to teach. I don't recommend for very young children.

Great place, I felt comfortable as a beginner and the instructor are great teachers and patientread more

Wow, it has been years since I've written a review, yet I feel strongly enough to do so today…read more My daughter has been going to Academy 831 for the past year or so, and she started when she was around 4 years old. In the beginning, I enjoyed having my daughter here because there are big windows where I can see how she is doing, and the place is clean and spacious enough to not feel crowded. That is still the case, and the front staff is very friendly, accommodating, and informative with everything that goes on at this studio. I have had very little interaction with the owner so I can't speak to that, but overall this place seemed like a good fit for the past year or so. However, over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed a change in my child's behavior when it comes to participating in dance class. I believe that difficult situations can make my kid stronger in most regards, so I chose to observe rather than pull her out of dance as soon as she wanted. I am able to take my daughter to dance class every other Wednesday, and what I've observed is a complete lack of empathy, compassion, and kindness from Miss Megan, one of the dance teachers that teaches on Wednesday's from 5-6 pm. Over the course of a few months, I noticed some instances that I kind of brushed off as structure and a part of the growth process; but now that I look back on it, I was so very wrong. Some instances include: when my kid was having a bloody nose before dance class and she wanted to come out to blow her nose during class, Miss Megan did not allow her to. When my kid said she needed to use the restroom, Miss Megan did not allow her to. I have heard Miss Megan say, "you're fine, you don't need your Mommy" on multiple occasions. Yesterday, was my final straw. Yesterday, my kid was having a rough day. She fell during class, and she had a noticeable cry out. She looked like it hurt her to continue. I opened the class door to say "what happened?" Miss Megan said "oh she just fell, she's fine." Did Miss Megan physically walk over to check on her? No. Later on towards the class, my kid got her finger slammed by the door while going into the classroom after changing into her tap shoes. She immediately fell to the floor. While I'm holding my 2 year old, I yell out to my husband to go help my child who is on the floor in tears from the pain. Where is Miss Megan? Sitting on her bottom. The only thing she moved were her eyes. Not even a single intent to move her body to check on an injured child. This speaks volumes to how much she cares about the children she "teaches." Thank you to the owner, Christa (I'm gathering from yelp review replies), for offering an ice pack, as I'm fumbling to try to get a cold water bottle from the vending machine, and a bandaid for my inconsolable child. My kid's finger has a huge cut and her nail is black and blue, I wouldn't be surprised if the nail falls off during the healing process. I'd like this to serve as a reminder. These "dance teachers" are teaching CHILDREN. Children have immature brains and cannot process situations easily. They need to feel safe and nurtured and they need to feel like their basic needs can be met easily, such as having the freedom to use the bathroom when they need to or find their Mommy to blow their nose if they can't breathe through it. We will be finishing up this "season" of dance because my kid likes to perform, and we will be looking for a new studio that has a little more compassion and passion for teaching children. I'm a pediatric provider, and this is 100% NOT the way we should be treating our kids. As long as Miss Megan is a teacher at this school, there is no place for my children here.

Owners have copied routines and music from another studio and use them as their own ideas. Heard…read morethis from a girlfriend who's daughter goes there. Just witnessed it for myself at a high school show this so called teacher works for.

My daughter Olivia is new to the studio and loves all her teacher ! The staff is so sweet.read more

Came here for the first time for my son's school JamApp event…read more The place is clean including the bathrooms. The lobby to the auditorium is small. The auditorium itself is a good size. The presentation was at the gym. The only drawback was the way they covered the flooring was not secured. Saw a few people tripped , thank god nobody fell. They served appetizer outside the auditorium, it was not practical in the cold weather. It should have been in the lobby. Yelp.Com/list/yelp-100-challenge.

We came here to see Beauty and the Beast, which was very well done and we enjoyed it a lot…read more However, the process of entering the theater itself and some of the employees brought down my score significantly. They opened the doors very late, and in consequence, the entire lobby was absolutely PACKED with people, and you couldn't even move. Plus there were no seats, so my grandma who has a hard time walking had to stand for more than 20 minutes and was visibly in pain by the end of it. On top of that, a certain gentleman who seemed to be the lead of the employees was extremely rude when showing us where are seats were, and would even go down each and every aisle harassing people who still had their phones out. He would even stand there and stare at you until you put it away, even if it was 5 minutes before the show. Is that really necessary? Can't you just make an announcement over the PA like a normal theater, and if you still see people, then by all means... Go ask them to POLITELY put away their phones. Also, the narrator in the beginning of the play was incredibly difficult to understand with all of the music, they should put it together better. Overall, I'm sure they do some other amazing shows and it's worth going, but we felt management should know about these complaints.

I love art so love finding art galleries to stop by! The Brea Gallery has different exhibits…read morethroughout the year. It does have an admission fee with some exceptions but it's a really small price, very affordable. I liked the variety of arts showcased. They even have a small shopping area of items to purchase, including stickers, keychains, pins, etc.

We came to this beautiful art gallery during the Brea Fest on 8/11/23…read more The theme is: No Song Unsung On view July 22 to Sept 15, 2023 The exhibit changes. Check the website for more information. Hours Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, major holidays, and in between exhibits Admission $3 General Admission $2 for Seniors, Military, and Students (with valid ID) FREE Admission for Brea Residents and Children Under 12 If you love arts, come check this gallery.

I love the dance teachers and the environment. My daughter who is only 5 has grown so much in the…read morepast 7 months!! Totally recommend for recreational or for the competitive dance team!

This review is long over due. What can I say? We love this studio. The teachers and directors here…read moreare beyond amazing. The families are great that come here. The overall vibe is 10/10. I can't imagine taking my daughter anywhere else.

A dismal experience. They will label your kid as a problem instead of dedicating a moment of…read moreattention to identify a root cause. Prepare to be ostracized and purged if you push back. Just another corporate money grab...their seasonal fee cycle is designed for maximum extraction. To top it off, the lobby smells like blue cheese.

My daughters dance here and they LOVE it! Alll teachers and staff are amazing, the quality of…read morecostumes are great, the staff is amazing, and the pricing is reasonable. Our favorite part are the great recitals this academy puts together. The best studio so far! My daughters always want to come to class and love learning.

Huston Performing Arts in Placentia is an amazing performing arts program!…read more We were first introduced to them when they came to our elementary school and produced Seussical and Annie. I expected basic elementary school productions, but I was so surprised and impressed by how professional they were and by the performances of all the students. That experience led us to sign my eight-year-old grandson up for their summer production of James and the Giant Peach, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Kris Huston and her team truly focus on teaching the fundamentals of musical theater. The students aren't just learning their parts--they're learning real theater skills and what goes into putting on a quality production. I've watched my grandson grow and polish his skills through these three productions, while gaining confidence and, most importantly, having so much fun. You can see that same growth and training reflected in the wonderful performances of all the students. I look forward to watching him continue with Huston Performing Arts and seeing his skills and love for theater grow over the years. I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a place where their child can truly learn the craft of theater and love doing it!

My 17 year old son is attending a weekly guitar lesson here. He really enjoys it. He has learned…read morequite a bit in a few short months. He reports that his teacher is very nice and also patient. He can already play songs.