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.

My kids are so excited to try out the LOL Comedy Camp and the Writers Room camp this summer. We…read morehaven't found anything else like this in LA, they love improv and comedy as well as writing so this is a unique offering that gets my kids excited.

I am so excited for my son to start the PAW Debate camp. He is 10 and I have been searching for a…read moredebate camp for his age group for a long time. Everything that I have found are geared for older children. PAW offers so many fun camp experiences that are unique including Photography, Comedy, Stage FX makeup, Film making and of course Musical Theatre. The staff have been great to work with thus far and the enrollment process is easy. Plus so may great locations to chose from!!!

Working with Billy Gallo at Manhattan Actor Studio was a game changer for my son. He came in with a…read moredream of becoming an actor, and within 10 months, with Billy's guidance, that dream became a reality and he is an actor! The VIP Experience Package set us up for success. Billy provided weekly thoughtful, quality material that expanded my son's range and growth. Billy also helped us think through social media content , guided us on the right at-home self-tape equipment, and even took the time to help me understand the audition process. We now have the right assets to put in front of agents and casting directors - headshots and several professional reels to choose from. What truly sets Billy apart is the relationship he builds with his students, his teaching style is both motivating and structured, helping young actors build confidence. I highly recommend Manhattan Actor Studio VIP package for anyone serious about launching or advancing an acting career.

An actors actor teaching the art of being, while holding nothing back. Professional and passionate…read moreabout the craft, Billy brings out the best in his actors.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. GO ELSEWHERE. I've been wanting to try…read morethis studio for many years now so finally scheduled a trial class with high hopes. Sorely disappointed!! The owner, Lisa, was unwelcome, lacked communication and was very dismissive. Is this how you run a business? The only pro would have to be the sweet lady at the front desk, Latasha.

My daughter absolutely loves this place, & her teacher Lizzy. This is a well structured class. Not…read moreballet/play like other studios we've been to. They really teach them the fundamentals and basics. My daughter can't wait for class each week!

Love Pops!! I have had students throughout the years who have participated in their many great…read moreprograms! They offer students incredible training and performance experience, and they are such an important part of the South Bay community! Highest recommendations!

My daughters have been a part of POPS for the past 5 years. They have both performed in my-stage…read moreplays (small stage for those new to acting), then mini-pops (7-11 years on the big stage), and my oldest is now in Rising Stars (ages 12+). Between the two of them we've probably been involved in 20 different POPs productions and our girls have learned so much. Regardless of role, in each production the girls have felt valued, developed wonderful friendships, learned teamwork, and the value of hard work! In addition to the productions, POPS also has great training classes for Acting, Voice, and Dance of which we've tried several. The owners, Julia and Mark Mirkovich, have worked to build an amazing youth theater company where the productions are outstanding. The producers, directors, and teachers Hazel, Ashley, Chloe, Evie, and Marcela work so hard with the kids to teach and support the kids as they learn about theater. If your kids want to try musical theater, POPs is a great place to check out!

My daughter has been with Fifth Row for over 5 years now and we can't recommend it more highly!…read more It's a lovely place, with caring, wonderful owners, who truly want the best for all of their dancers. It's such a special place that welcomes all dancers! We popped around to a few other South Bay studios before finding Fifth Row and we're so glad we found this gem of a studio! They have every type of dance class and accommodate all levels of dancers. The instructors are talented, inspirational people and I love that my daughter is not only given great instruction but also has new role models to look up to. If you're looking for an inclusive, loving, fun, challenging studio, you won't be disappointed by Fifth Row!

I have two daughters who took classes at Fifth Row this past year and performed at the June show a…read morefew months ago... Let me begin by saying the show was AMAZING! The performances were spectacular - ranging from absolutely adorable to beautiful, uplifting and inspirational. It was truly a joy to watch and to cheer for all the dancers, each with their own special spark, lighting up the stage. It was equally touching to witness, throughout year and at the show, the beauty of the friendships that have developed and the sense of community that is palpable among the dancers and teachers at Fifth Row. As a parent, when I sign my children up for activities, I look for organizations, teachers and mentors that believe in nurturing the whole child and fostering a joyful and inclusive learning environment. I look for places and people that become part of my village, welcoming my children into spaces that become their second homes. Seeing the growth in my daughters this past year, not only in their dancing ability, but also in their work ethic, creativity, self-expression and confidence, I feel so grateful to be part of the Fifth Row family.

One of the Best Dance Studios in Los Angeles! I highly recommend doing the Thriller Choreography in…read moreSeptember and October, also their Jazz Classes for Christmas Celebration in December!

Grace is fantastic! For a 31st anniversary present to ourselves, my wife and I took two months of…read moredance lessons with Grace. She was tremendously helpful to two total beginners. She's patient and fun and lovely!

My youngest daughter is going into her 7th My Stage performance and we couldn't image life without…read moreher enrolled here. she struggled with reading books, but truly learned to read because she had the motivation to read her entire script in her first shows. I am always amazed at the costumes, set and production quality of the final show. I have an older daughter who has been coming for over 4 years. She started with a few My Statges shows and is now doing her second mini POPs show which has been such a confidence building experience for her. She was always a bit introverted, struggled with speaking to anyone she didn't know, but now I have over heard her credit her enjoyment of presenting class projects with friends at school to feeling confident in front of any audience size as a performer here. The staff truly feel like family to our daughters. They are exceptional acting, choreography and singing teachers! I really find it sweet that a few of the teachers even were students here when they were growing up. I think my daughter's only regret is that they don't spend more of their time after school here, so they and their friends always ask to do the vacation and summer camps here. Even the camps have been very good value. Priceless experiences for my daughters to build acting, dancing and singing skills and learn about working as a team to create exceptional musicals. We love the friends they have made here. They have grown closer with students they knew from their school & their cast mates. I could not image a better place to take my daughters.

Lovely people and great place for the kids to enjoy an introduction to theatre and singing. My…read moredaughter had a wonderful time here!

I wish I could give no stars. My kids went and came home very upset, frustrated , and disappointed…read more All they did was wait in line all day for activities that they never even got to do. They allow more kids than they can manage to attend. My daughter didn't even get a second snack because the line for snack was too long. When I complained to the director, I was basically told that it was my kids fault that they didn't get to do any of the activities, as kids choose what they want to do. I will not be sending my kids to this camp ever again and I am telling my nieces and nephews, who were scheduled to go next week, to cancel.

This camp is incredible! My children (ages 9 & 5) liked that they could choose the activities they…read morewanted to participate in throughout the day. They especially enjoyed the sewing and baking rooms where staff could assist them in these experiences. My kids also liked the special activities for different days that were in addition to the activity rooms. They had a blast with the go karts and thought the reptile and birds special presentation was really neat. My son was thrilled to participate in some sort of game show-like competition where he was proud to win this multi-colored poop emoji hat. I like this camp because it's convenient for parents. All I need to do is send my kids with a water bottle; I don't have to pack snacks, lunch, or even sunscreen since it's provided. I appreciate that I can sign them up the day of camp and I don't need to plan ahead. I also appreciate the long hours of the full-day camp, but I can pick up my kids whenever it's convenient to me. I've always experienced prompt staff interaction with pick-up and drop-off. Lastly, the staff at the Manhattan Beach location were friendly and professional. Rachel, the camp director, runs an organized camp, responds to email quickly, and is very welcoming. Grand View is an ideal location to have Steve and Kate's Camp due to its ample space. We hope it's there next summer too because we'd all enjoy to go back!