Volta, my dear, you vaulted our experience to new heights!…read more The wonder of human movement is constantly celebrated by Cirque Du Soleil and this contemporary show had a hip, new edge to it with great music and incredible talent. Still featuring their incredible live musicians, this show is a mesmerizing treat. Suitable for all ages, the performers of Cirque Du Soleil never cease to amaze me at the wonders of the human body. I loved this show, as much as O in Las Vegas. This show is tied for my favorite Cirque Du Soleil's.

Easy four stars. Cirque Du Soleil is back in my good graces after going to the last tent show in…read moretown, Amaluna which was a bore-fest. Volta rocked it from start to finish. The two solo comedy filler acts went on way too long, the washing machine bit, and the beach bit, but the guy put everything he had into them. Lots of work for not much punch. The rest of the acts were fantastic. They were all a lot of fun to watch and the live singing that went along with it created a wonderfully ethereal ambiance. I loved it. Here's a good tip: There really aren't any bad seats so even if you are way in the back you really aren't that far back. That being said, I was seated in section 204. It was close to the center pole and obstructed my view a little bit. You would be much better off sitting in the center part of either section 203 or 204 so your view will not be obstructed. I posted the seating chart in my review if you want to check it out. Sitting off to the sides will not detract from your wonderful experience. As I said, the seats are all good. You can generally find a good deal on tickets during the week from Goldstar and other vendors of discount tickets. I got my tickets directly from Cirque Du Soliel when they were having a black Friday sale. I wanted to change my ticket but there's a $15 charge and I would have to pay full price. There's a $2 and $11 service fee on tickets. No way to avoid it. Parking is $25. I knew that. I need to figure out a place to leave my car and walk. Beating the parking fee isn't easy to do around there though. The restrooms are usually good but this time the doors would not shut on several that I tried, and the restrooms weren't as clean as they usually are. It's pricey for snacks and drinks. A bottle of water is $6. This really is a fun show. My friend that went with me and loved it so much she is going back to see it again. If I can get a super good deal on tickets, I might go too!

You'd think my little one would be tired after an hour of practice, followed by an hour of…read morerehearsal but she loves showing off her latest ballet moves. Her spontaneous encore is usually as soon as we get home, en L'air, obstructing daddy's view of Kobe's final buzzer beaters. It's ok though. We pretend the game's standing ovation is applauding her perfect timing. Emotionally exhausted from her visually striking performance, Kobe has to take a seat and bury his tears in a towel. We recently signed our 'pink mamba' up for a performance featuring Don Quixote. I was concerned an additional hour of rehearsal might be a little too demanding for a 5yr old but the instructors keep it fun and interactive. I appreciate their patience when the pint-sized attention spans start to waiver, not to mention their trained eye to quickly spot a pee-pee dance before it gets full Swan Lake. As far as credentials, you really can't be more accomplished than the talent that has graced the building over the years. The alumnae are impressive and a parent can't help but wonder about the possibilities from the dedication invested under the tutelage here.

After 12 years at this academy, the kid has moved on to other sport endeavors. She enjoyed the…read morechallenge of this academy. What I personally won't miss is the clicky dance moms and their clicky ballerinas. Ballet is evolving - pink tights do not represent universal skin tones - and broad shoulders and thick hips DO have their place in the world of dance, without criticism or critique from costume production personnel (and volunteer moms). Choosing dancers based on their ability to fit the costume is fair how?? Please invest and continue to work on diversity, equity and inclusivity. Get to know these dancers' backgrounds and challenges. I saw many aspiring dancers come and go, and it's likely because they felt like they didn't belong. All dancers deserve mentorship and guidance.

This is a great venue for ANY event!…read more My friend had a gig here and being supportive, came through to watch him perform. There are two big halls to use, one on each of the two floors. There are also plenty of rooms where performers or crew can unwind before going on stage. Plenty of spots to set up bars and photo booths. There are also stages if your gig requires it. It's a really pretty place! And they have a huge parking lot. Street is also available should it get full. Great for weddings, birthdays and anything in between. Recommending!

We went to a show here and it's an architecturally cool building with interesting history.read more

absolutely. loved this show. very professional and entertaining. brought my partner's 11- yr…read moreold granddaughter and she was delighted. would highly recommend and support this event! worth every penny and felt ticket prices were quite reasonable for the level of entertainment.

Stopped by on Sunday, 06/22/25. Boyfriend and I purchased the priority seats which were around $47…read moreper person (sat right in the center so that we were able to see the entire view of the circus). We went to the one in Montebello. We had a great time - the circus acts were dangerous, suspenseful and comical. There were not a lot of audiences (not a full house), which I feel made the experience a bit bland. The more people the better the fun. We took pictures with one of the Caballero brothers and bought one for $15. There is a snack area where you can purchase simple snacks, nothing too fancy.

I visited here over the weekend for a dance competition and everything was overall pretty nice…read more There's plenty of parking and when you walk in the lobby is nice and bright. The bathrooms were clean with plenty of stalls and the backstage area was well maintained. The theater itself has lots of seating and is quite comfortable, however, the seating rows are very long with no breaks, so basically if you're sitting in middle seats, you have to walk past so many people on either side of you to try to get out. This would be a nightmare if there was an emergency or anything.

Wonderful experience at this venue to see the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker…read more Very helpful staff to assist with seating. Venue appeared clean. Plenty of free parking.

Wagon Camp is located inside of Knott's Berry Farm, just north west of the exit. It's usually used…read morefor stunt shows and musical acts. I recently saw the Doo Wah Riders and Krazy Ken & the Hillbillies and both musical acts were awesome. I love that Knott's still prioritizes live entertainment as it adds it really immerses you in the theme of the area. Seating is bench style with a few covered wagon seats up top and it's open to anyone. Kids love this place and adults too because you get to sit down. Definitely check the schedule of events to see what's happening here as it's not open every day.

I have been watching the show for a very long time. It's pretty much a base set up where most of…read morethe dialogue is the same. But they do add current events. The show is worth watching it's fun for all ages. PS make sure to sit in the center section about halfway up. A.k.a. the splash zone.

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for nearly 11 years now. I cannot be any more grateful…read moreto Leslie and her staff for helping her become such a beautiful dancer. CSDA has taught her to demonstrate grit, work hard and be disciplined! It's been such a beautiful journey!!

The past year my 9-year-old daughter has been attending "Center Stage." As she had no dance…read moreexperience we enrolled her in an introductory Hip Hop class, which she loved. Soon after, she invited 3 of her school friends, who also attended Newcomb Academy to join the class. After the first year's recital they all decided to continue Hip Hop, additionally adding a Jazz class. Before I continue with this review, I must confirm we have had no issues with her dance instructor "Miss Emily." Emily was always kind, patient, fun and well equipped to instruct multiple dancers ranging in ages 7-9 years old. My daughter and her friends adored Emily and were very sad to leave her class. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago we had a very unprofessional, shocking incident occur with Leslie, one of the owners. When I picked my daughter up after class, I noticed that one of the dancers in her class was crying uncontrollably. Another mom from class was trying to comfort the girl while she waited for her mother. I walked over to see if I could be any assistance, but she was crying so badly she was unable to speak and tell me what occurred. Soon after my daughter and one of her friends who was trying the class to possibly join had no problem telling me what occurred. They let me know that while Miss Emily was changing the studio music Leslie took it upon herself to walk over to the classroom and reprimand, and yell at the class, and call out the student in tears for standing behind the studio barre. She screamed at the little girl to come over to her, sternly yelled in her face that she was "disrespectful, breaking the rules by standing behind the barre. She demanded that the little girl apologize to her. Additionally, she told the class "This was her studio, if they weren't going to listen, she would cancel the class, and they were all disrespectful." This resulted in the little girl running to the restroom, locking herself in the bathroom and crying for the remainder of the class. My daughter let me know that you could hear this little girl crying in the bathroom through the music the remainder of the class. Sadly, my daughter said Miss Emily, who was trying to comfort the little girl told her "Don't worry, Miss Leslie has made me cry before too." My daughter and her friends told me they feared the "old, mean lady" and felt so bad for their dance friend. Yelling at a child is NEVER acceptable, especially in a business setting. I have never once gotten complaints from Miss Emily, Leslie, or any of the other owners that this class had disciplinary problems or any other issues for that matter. Why Leslie thought it was ok to yell at the class, with empty threats and aggressive behavior I will never understand. Another mother that was present at pick-up admitted that she has seen Leslie yell at staff and dancers 2x prior to this incident. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! It's clear to me that Leslie has been getting away with abusive behavior for YEARS. I am truly disappointed that her behavior has been overlooked for so long. I started to re-read older Yelp reviews and realized she has several negative reviews. I am so sad I didn't investigate reviews further before taking my daughter and asking multiple friends of hers to join this studio. When I wrote the studio to let them know I would be canceling classes due to this incident and that I wanted a refund on my recital costume they responded with "Your check is in the mail." There was no apology, no explanation, nothing. We were clearly just a number to the studios pocket-book. Myself, and 4 other families have taken our children out of this school due to this incident. I would not recommend this studio! If you are ok with the potential of your child being screamed at or embarrassed in front of a class, this would be a great studio for you. It only took one incident for me to know this type of behavior is not ok. I really hope Emily realizes she doesn't need to put up with this type of abusive behavior and finds another studio to share her talent with.i

My daughter and I finally decided to join Nonosina after my friend nudged me to go for the longest…read moretime. I was nervous to try something new with very little dance experience. I danced cultural shows in high school, and briefly danced at another studio but that was it. After struggling and thankfully recovering from postpartum depression and anxiety, I wanted to find a place where I could take care of myself physically, mentally and emotionally. I also wanted to do something with my daughter and find a sense of community. I've gained and learned so much more than from when I first started there. I've witnessed how much both my daughter and I have progressed and developed as dancers and individuals. From building self confidence improving basic moves, learning about the Polynesian culture, and love and joy from friendships formed while being there. It's become our second home. Nonosina has a strong foundation, focusing on the fundamentals of Polynesian dance culture. In the beginner classes, they spend time on teaching the basics, technique and cultural meaning behind the steps and music. They also offer advanced classes for experienced dancers with amazing and choreo and beats. There's a good reason why it's still thriving after over 61 years with hundreds of students. It's a busy studio with the leaders taking care of its hundreds of students and also making an impact outside with Moana movies and other cultural ventures. But it doesn't take away from how the Nonosina team invests time, care and passion into its students. Aunty Ricky, Tiana and Kayla, Jaidan, Leila and Courtney pour so much love, care, mana, cultural knowledge into the students there. I would highly recommend trying it out there if you have an open mind and heart to learn. Theres a wealth of knowledge, passion and talent that they offer there. I love being at Nonosina and I'll always be grateful for the House of Gram (the founder of Nonosina) for the genuine and meaningful impact it's had on my life.

I love Nonosina. I used to dance with them when I was in high school, black pro team. Honestly one…read moreof my favorite experiences in life. Aunti Riki, Tiana, and Mevina are the best teachers, VERY TALENTED. I may be biased but NONOSINA IS THEE BEST POLYNESIAN DANCE TEAM WORLDWIDE. Hoping to get my daughter in their class soon because I truly believe in this team, from the energy to the arts to the culture it's honestly so beautiful and magical.