There are many dance studios on the central coast that teach different dance genres but if you want…read moreexcellent ballet training, this is the place.

Wow! This place is amazing! I signed my daughter up for ballet/tap and she loved it! Some days…read moreshe's not into it but the teachers make it super fun! I watch how the teachers interact with every child and makes sure they don't feel left out! They put on a great showcase as well! Highly recommend!!!

We stayed at the hotel across the parking lot and the fact that entry to the gym was included was a…read moredelightful surprise. This place is a real gym- not a hotel gym by any means. We went once during our stay and took advantage of the circuit and cardio machines. We would have liked to do more, but the classes didn't fit into our schedule. The only thing that wasn't very pleasant was the vibe. I got the impression that the people working there don't really enjoy hotel drop in guests. They weren't very welcoming.

I have lived most of my life in the Bay Area and have found an amazing gym upon moving to the…read morecentral coast. PBAC has an excellent weight training room. Though the club has swim pool, pickleball courts, racquetball courts, aerobic equipment room and countless instructor lead classes we have currently focused on weight training. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous... and always accommodating.... definitely worth trying out as you will not be disappointed!!

My husband and I took some private lessons from Shari, and she is a fantastic teacher. Her…read moreinstructional style is supportive and fun, yet she really knows what she's doing. If you want to learn some steps ahead of an event, I recommend it, but watch out, you might find yourself hooked!

For years, I wished I could confidently swing dance. I love to dance, but never had the confidence…read moreto dance with a partner. I took quite a few different dance classes, but the classes were usually too large and I never felt like I really "got it". Then, as if by divine intervention, I met Shari Fortino and her husband, Mike Smothers. How fortunate am I that these two talented, gracious and lovely humans teach a variety of ballroom dance styles right here in Morro Bay. Shari owned a thriving dance school in Bakersfield for many years before moving to the coast. If you've ever wanted to REALLY LEARN how to dance swing, cha cha, fox trot, rhumba, etc., I would give Debonaire School of Ballroom Dancing 10 stars, if I could. See you on the dance floor!

Although the theater troupe does great performances, the dealings at the Box office for the Marion…read moreTheater are sketchy at best. They clearly offer exchanges but don't offer a way to do it on-line. Forcing patrons to buy 2 sets of tickets with no actual exchange. It reeks of scam, or simply unprofessionalism and poor customer service.

I have been attending PCPA plays since the 70s and am rarely disappointed. And those times I was…read moredisappointed were plays that simply weren't my cup of tea. I do not give standing ovations for every play I see, though I generally DO quite enjoy them. I stand when I have been extraordinarily impressed. Both "Front Page" and "Shane" have been such plays for me. (I wish they would perform Front Page again sometime.) I recently attended "Shane". I was very curious how they might take this old favorite and put it on their stage. It was quite different and obviously took a LOT of ingenuity. And that ingenuity significantly improved the play. The set was quite simple and the technique they used for scene changes was brilliant. All the emotion was preserved... and enhanced by techniques one would not expect. For example, fight scenes were dramatically enhanced by the actors being spaced quite far from each other, bringing out each character's individual perspective. "Joey Starett" narrated most of the play... seamlessly. This was a truly awesome experience.

What a great show. Hard to believe they get such great performers to serve hot dogs and popcorn…read moreduring intermission, but they do it and they do it well. We went to the holiday show and all three parts were well done, charming, and clever. Our favorite part was the middle section, but the spoons were amazing and my daughter loved the reindeer rap. The food is relatively inexpensive and the beer and wine selection is a bonus. Definitely worth the price and very entertaining!

Great time! Show is fun. Small auditorium. Book seats on the sides or in the back. The area with…read moretables looked pretty tight. Get there early for parking and to get your refreshments. I recommend getting pitchers of beer instead of just pints. The actors work the concession stand. Actors take your order in line then other actors serve your items at the stand. Be sure to tip. They have two intermissions. The actors use the walk ways during the show, so be sure not to block them. At the end, throw your trash and recyclables in the correct bins and put your glassware in the tubs. It's not too expensive and worth the price. I recommend this experience.

SLO MAC is a treasure in our community, providing top-of-class dance instruction, artistic freedom,…read morehealthy challenge, and support for the whole student.

We can't recommend SLOMAC enough! The growth our daughter has shown as a dancer in her 4 years…read morethere has been amazing! Ryan and Maartje and all the teachers are so talented, passionate about dance and care so much about each dancer. The friends my daughter has made there are forever friendships! We also love their focus on spreading the arts throughout the community!

I've been to 2 performances here. The audio quality , visibility, performance variety and…read moreatmosphere are great. There is ample parking and bathroom facilities are accessible. Snacks and coffee are sold but not allowed in the auditorium area. I would recommend seeing a performance here.

Came here for the first time on a Saturday afternoon to support a friend and see a (children's)…read moreplay called Newsies that they co-directed. There is a nice entrance/lobby and ample parking since it's attached to an AG school. The theater is quite nice with a good number of seats, but not too large so you can everything perfectly from the back row. They do offer snacks and drinks that you can purchase before the play or during intermission (since drinks/food are not allowed inside, other than water). They have various concerts, tribute bands, musical parody's and other plays throughout the year. I'm excited to come back and hopefully see a concert or two in the near future!

Not immune to challenges faced by other jr high schools (even private schools in our experience)…read morebut they seem to attract a gentler group of students. Sometimes I wonder if this is because the kids are around other age groups (it's for grades 4-8) and not just other jr high students. Or maybe part of it is the arts-based curriculum which gives kids some wonderful outlets for their talents. They don't have to pretend the arts aren't cool to fit in with their peers. One thing I've finally learned as a parent is that what may be a great fit for one kid is not for another. However, two of our children, both very different personalities, have gone here and it has been an excellent experience for them. We've had several teachers go out of their way on several occasions and have felt warmly embraced in the community by Principal Rubin and Chris in the front office.

We, Atascadero, are so lucky to have the Fine Arts Academy. The students emerging from this…read morecurriculum have wonderful skills for the theatrical arts and, as we have worked with many graduates, we see the results. If you can, get you children into this program.

Our local YMCA (SLO) is an amazing resource within our community. It supports the health and…read morewellness of all members through its programs and community outreach. I became a member in January (2024) and have taken advantage of their daily classes and workout space. It is a clean and supportive environment. The staff is welcoming and attentive to the needs and requests of all members. For parents, there is a daycare facility on site. The YMCA has a mission statement that is clearly followed by the leadership team and staff!! --Sheri M.

I love this gym! It's very clean, the staff is super friendly! They are also the only gym in SLO…read morethat offers childcare - which is a HUGE perk. The kids zone here is great. They don't just stick your kid in front of a tv while you work out. They play with your children and do craft projects. My kids love going to the gym now, and it helps motivate me to go to! I love the classes. My favorite class is the Total Body Strength and conditioning class taught by Kristen.

Our niece and nephew took an gymnastic class here for five days at the end of summer break, which…read morewas a great way to burn off that end of summer energy and learn something at the same time! The interior is nice and spacious, with lots of mat space for the kids. They attended class each day from 8:30 am until 12;30 and we picked them up when they were done to drive them home. We stopped in to watch the last ten minutes or so of class. The class seemed very well organized, with all kids engaged, and being attended to. Our nephew was excited to show us how he had learned a tumbling run ending in a flip in just five days! As a former teacher myself, I appreciated the way that the instructor addressed each child by name, lining them up safely and comfortably to wait outdoors for their parents to pick them up!

Best gym on the Central Coast!!…read more My son does Agility classes here and absolutely LOVES it!! Upstairs viewing area with additional space for SILKS and DANCE as well as lower level seating for parents to observe progress and cheer on their little athlete. Full sized gym with excellent staffing and class structures to meet needs of both beginning students and advanced.