An absolute gem of a program for any age! Accessible, affordable, inclusive of all ages and…read moreknowledge, I can't begin to say enough good things about the team who runs the show on this one!! With my three year old who has never done any sort of dance or language lessons at all, they were beyond welcoming and understanding. Beyond kind, beyond welcoming, you can feel the family these people have developed and they continue to open their doors and their hearts to so many. Thankful that my keiki could be a part of this crew!

We started last September as soon as my child turned 3. On our day 2 was pulled aside and told I…read morewasn't allowed to take photos of my child from the back of the room during practice. That was never mentioned or posted anywhere, and of course I'm going to want to take pictures of my kid... we were excited to be there and it was adorable to watch! It clearly wasn't an issue for other parents to take pictures of their kids as there are several photos of classes on yelp and Facebook. Anyways, she didn't ask to screen my pictures, just told me I can't take pictures. Fine. Halloween comes and they have a trick or treat event for the kids. One of the aunties who helps with the performances and outfits makes a comment that it's too bad my child is a boy. So okay, I learned all I needed to about this hula hui from that comment. Didn't send him back after that. Horrible.

My party and I attended an early preview of the opera Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini with an…read moreItalian libretto. The story takes place in the port city of Nagasaki, Japan during the early 1900s. A young, beautiful geisha (Cio-Cio-san aka Madama Butterfly) falls in love with an American naval officer (B.F. Pinkerton). She chooses to forasake her family and religious beliefs in order to marry him and become his devoted wife. (***SPOILER ALERT***) This opera evoked so much emotion. The love, tenderness, and passion shared between the two main characters was so palpable, I almost felt like I was invading their privacy. Cio-Cio-san's love, devotion, and unyielding trust in her husband was truly admirable yet also her tragic demise. My heart broke for her in the end. Everyone wants a happy ending to a love story, but this was not it. This instead was gripping and heart wrenching. A portrayal of innocent love that's crushed by the harsh reality of the true world. The actors/actresses singing and performance were absolutely amazing! I enjoyed everything about this opera from the orchestra, to the props, costumes, and background effects. This was such a pure delight for me and what opera (imo) is all about.

Good show. Nice temporary location at Moanalua. There was a nice display about Honouliuli war camp…read more Very nice voices and effective set. Too bad I was so far back I couldn't see their expressions. Very informative and makes one think about past, present, and future.

I'm just a newbie to this world but am certainly enjoying the community, the learning, and…read morechallenge. One of the things that sets TCP apart from other "music " centers is that they seem to focus on providing cultural connection, learning, and understanding with the added bonus of inclusivity - ohana. If you're looking for a way to increase movement, art, joy, and culture in your life, you should consider a class at TCP.

Former TCPYG member here! What a great way to learn about Japanese culture and arts! I was with TCP…read morefrom age 9-17 and Kenny and Chizuko Senseis (along with my other senseis) taught me so much about the art of taiko and made me so proud of my heritage. Back then, we were at the KCC Chapel and I have many fond memories of cleaning, loading/unloading for performances, bonenkais, and hours of blood (mostly just blisters), sweat, and tears from laughing and having so much fun together. Thank you TCP for continuing to support the community with this art form. I hope to one day be able to show my child (if I have one) what a great sport/art form/culture taiko is!

Chrissy just finished a performance at JumpStart Preschool Honolulu. She was great! We serve ages…read more2-5 years old, and the children were all engaged and her show allowed for a lot of participation. I was worried when I saw the negative reviews, but after meeting her and seeing her show I really don't know why those negative reviews exist. She was patient with the children, and everyone enjoyed her show. In this world of technology, and fast paced entertainment, it is nice to have something down to earth and "old-school." I felt compelled to leave a review because the negative reviews posted here are not a true reflection in my opinion.

If I could give this lady zero stars I would! She is absolutely horrible. She was invited by my…read morechild's play group to "perform" a puppet show. The ages in attendance were 0-4 years. With majority being 0-24 months. Upon the start of her show the parents were given a pretty long lecture on what she expected out of us and our little ones. In a very matter of fact and rude way she says "absolutely no pictures or video of me unless I say so" she goes on to say "if someone comes in late let them know the rules because I get cranky if I have to reiterate myself". Umm what? You get cranky? Ok. She also does not want the children even remotely close. So as they started to set close to her she rudely said " move these kids back". Let me first say her act/show (or lack there of) just plain sucked. The kids were less then interested. I mean, I couldn't even get interested. About 30-45 minutes in the children became ancey and were starting to play amongst themselves. I have a 2 year old son and he along with a few other children began to play in an area that is always designated for just that play! They were not loud nor were they touching her or her things. She stops her entire "performance" (again I use this word lightly with what she was doing) and yells very loudly "this is just plain inappropriate". She was clearly very irritated not only with the small group playing behind her but some of the other children in another part if the room paying her no mind. I quickly got my son and I stated the obvious that these are small toddlers and babies. She said "I don't want them anywhere near me or my puppets. I only have a few". I can assure you these children were no where near her and her puppets. Speaking of puppets .. They were little tiny figures that stick on her chest with Velcro. Moral of the story is we had to leave because she was so very rude and just boring. Save your money and your time. This women has no business around children and she is a false advertiser. There was no real puppet show and it's def not for ages 5 and under like she advertises. The staff at the organized play group had to ask her to leave and they told her they wouldn't recommend her to anyone else. She was then highly emotional. Unprofessional!

My first experience with QEB goes back nearly 30 years, when my daughter first went there around…read morethe age of 9. I believe that what she (and I, as a parent) got out of her experience there, laid the foundation for her place in life. Ballet sets the foundation for all types of dance, and she learned not just what ballet teaches, but also, (equal to any major sport) it teaches resilience, perseverance, commitment, and confidence. We now hope those same skills and life lessons will be learned by my granddaughter, who just took her first Keiki dance class there today, at the age of 2 Watching her prance around, jump, and interact with the other students bright back many fond memories. The instructors there are very talented, and patient. They offer a wide variety of classes, tailored to all ages; from 2 to 82. The studio is located on the second floor, located in the campus of Saint Andrew's Priory, and during evenings and weekends, parking is available right on campus next to the bldg. I would definitely recommend QEB to any parent who is looking for a great dance studio, or something that provides structure for their son or daughter; or grandchild.

The instructors are very kind and detailed guidance well, so my daughter really enjoy's every…read morelesson. She is working positively with the goal of dancing on a big stage.

Watching musicals at this place always brings a smile on my face. Temperature is always good, vibes…read moreare nice. I recommend taking your keiki here for the plays and musicals if you haven't done so yet! A lot of times they have interactive items for the play/musicals.

Theatrical venue in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located at Kaimuki High School, this Performing Arts Center is quite a professional theater! Compared to Manoa Valley Theater, Kaimuki High School's Performing Arts Center has a large parking lot and seems like the interior can accommodate a bigger audience. The air conditioning was great! We didn't look for the restroom. The Box Office was easy to find. The seats were well labeled and the aisle was wide enough for people to walk by while others were seated. Why minus one star? There was a guy sitting in front of me, blocking my view. I'm not sure if he was just tall or if it's because the seats weren't elevated like stadium seating. Also, sometimes the spotlight wasn't on the main character - possibly a human error or not enough equipment? Anyway, it was a clean, safe environment. Our masks needed to be worn while indoors.

Aloha! Taina is an amazing Kumu! She taught my 3 year old…read moretwins the basic steps of Kaholo Hula and then sat down with them to go over all the instruments used in hula! Mahalo!

Best place for your Keiki to learn hula. With long years of experience and knowledge your kids are…read morein good hands. After few months my daughter already performing. Learn from the best!!

Got invited by a friend to a night at the symphony to hear the works of "The Composer", Michael…read moreGiacchino. I'm ashamed to say I had no idea who he was. But after an evening with HSO, I learned he is the genius for literally scores of many notable Disney movies including Batman, Star Trek, Up, Coco, Zootopia, the Incredibles, Ratatouille.... Etc... The diversity of his music and how it is able to create both nuanced and bold feeling to the audio backdrop of so many different kinds of movies is truly Incredible! Leading this talented group of musicians, was the charismatic, artistic, athletic and cutie conductor, Dane Lam. I am sheepish to admit, I wasn't super excited to hear the symphony since I am a balletomane who has been much more into the visual spectacle of dance and musical theater with secondary appreciation for the music in the background. They totally exceeded my expectations for entertainment value and I thoroughly enjoyed the musical performance! What an awesome alignment of forces- composer, conductor, and musicians coming together to share the gift of music with the audience! What made it even more entertaining was the brief introduction of each piece by the humorous and articulate director and resident composer Dr Michael Thomas Foumai who made quick costume changes for each movie score. I am so grateful to be living in a city that has a symphony we can be proud of. I know that funding is always an issue so I hope that Honolulu can continue to sustain this uber talented group of musicians and our world class conductor! They need an audience as well as funding .... so GO HEAR THEM!

Last Night after our Early Dinner at Assaggio Went to John…read moreWilliams Tribute Concert Star War Raiders ET and got a bonus Oncore Hanaho my favorite music Superman There is another concert next Saturday for just $15 anyone interested ‼