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    As an adult who has fallen victim to toxic dance studio behavior, I am BEYOND grateful that Funkmode exists. It's hard to believe I've only been attending for a year seeing how much healing has happened here for me. I've never felt left out, or like I couldn't "keep up". Rather, I'm always included, celebrated, and cheered on when I show up. I can see myself being here for a long time and I am so excited to see what my future holds here.

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    So You Think You Can Dance?? Heck yes you can! We just had the most amazing Hip-Hop Baby Shower for my little sister at Funkmode! KMDZ, Cara, and Sarah Angel made this day so special and everyone (5yo - 90yo) had so much fun moving and shakin' it up with these amazing instructors. The Funkmode space itself is absolutely gorgeous and so welcoming. Plenty of space to socialize and celebrate and they even have the ability to set up a photo corner for guests to take tons of great pictures. When the lights dropped out and we turned the music up the party really took off. As I mentioned before, the team at Funkmode really loves what they do and they kept it super fun for the guests. You know it's a good time when Great-Grandma-To-Be (who is 90 years old!) joins in on the conga line :) If you love dancing, do what you love and celebrate at this studio. Much gratitude to the staff at Funkmode for making Amber's Baby Shower so special!!

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    Fun as fuck love the twerk class angel is a bad bitch with definitely would recommend

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    Really good energy at this studio. Well kept. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming!! Love that they perform at local events.

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    Nice place to learn dance. My son has learned hip hop dance here for a while, he really likes the teacher here.

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    Really nice place! Teachers are really nice. My son has learning hip hop dance for a year.

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    This is the best Hip hop I've ever been to It is great for kids, Adults and all ages Nothis is better.

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    Starlight Dance Studios and Theater

    Starlight Dance Studios and Theater

    3.8(27 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    My daughter (10 years old) recently joined a Starlight theater for the second time. First time, she…read moreloved, however her experience with the new audition process this time was very disappointing and traumatizing. Because of this, we will not be coming back, and my daughter has decided to drop out. The program now uses a new "audition without auditioning" model. But from a child's point of view, this was not clearly explained at all. My daughter thought she was coming to her first class to get to know the teacher and other kids, not hidden audition that would decide casting. It was also her first class, which is already stressful for a child, especially who needs a bit of time to get familiar with new situation. After I raised my concerns with the management, they told me that this was my fault because I was "notified" by email about their new system. But notified of what, exactly? A 10-year-old does not read emails. My daughter was never told directly that she was being auditioned for casting. When she later found out that those activities were actually her audition, she was very upset! This was not about the role she got. She has auditioned before and understands disappointment. What hurt her was feeling unprepared and misled and cheated. It felt like sending a child to their first day of school and then telling them afterward that they just took an important test that will decide their grade for the whole semester. That kind of surprise is unfair and very stressful for a child. We are not comfortable continuing in a program where expectations are not explained directly to the children and are instead pushed onto parents to manage. Our money and time was wasted, and even a partial refund was DENIED. I am glad that I got to enrol my child at great Berkeley Playhouse for the spring and her schedule is not completely waisted.

    My daughter has been part of this incredible program for nearly six years, beginning as a 1st…read moregrader in the "Minis" program. After a pause during COVID, she returned to participate in a couple of shows with the Kids program, then successfully auditioned for the Junior Competitive theater program in 4th grade. Now entering 7th grade, the growth we've seen in her has been nothing short of remarkable. Her singing, acting, and dancing have all improved exponentially--but even more importantly, the program has helped transform her natural confidence into real poise and presence. She's also built lasting friendships along the way. As part of the competitive theater program, she not only performs with a team but has also chosen to do solo competitions, which have helped her grow as an individual artist. These experiences have pushed her in the best way and have taught her discipline, collaboration, and how to shine on stage. I'm so grateful for the leadership of Chelsea and the entire team. The amount of care and effort they pour into the students and the productions is truly impressive. From "SpongeBob the Musical" to "Alice in Wonderland," the quality of these youth performances is extraordinary--complete with fantastic costumes, imaginative sets, and professional-caliber direction. The instructors are passionate, talented, and committed, and it's inspiring to see former students--many of whom have gone on to study theater in college--return to help with current productions. If she ever tires of theater, they have a solid dance program that offers competition opportunities as well! I'm so glad my daughter has the opportunity to grow within such a creative, supportive, and high-quality program for years to come.

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    Starlight Dance Studios and Theater
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    The Ballet School Performing Arts - 30-min private lesson to warm-up to teacher. My frozen 3.5 yo daughter.

    The Ballet School Performing Arts

    4.8(70 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Let me start with this: I need to eat my humble pie…read more I chanced upon this school years ago (old location, pre pandemic) - took some classes and was underwhelemed because it was a bit different from what I was used to. Then, I enrolled my child here. I watched their improvement and growth in dance. Guidance and corrections sprinkled with love and kindness. I watched advanced students perform and showcase their OWN work and was blown away by their talent. Suffice to say, comparision is the thief of joy and clearsighted-ness. You need to understand the environment before even making a comment or judgement. Also, and this is VERY important - - I LOVE and APPRECIATE that their advanced students dont have a homogenous "look". They come in all heights, shapes and sizes. One of my biggest fears about classical ballet schools/non competition dance schools is that you will see a clear "standard look" once you go past a certain level. I cant imagine how jarring that might be for an impressionable child who is growing into their body. I feel that seeing that GOOD dancers can come in all shapes and sizes is a testament on its own and a quiet, but powerful positive message that gets relayed to the younger students. Thankful to be part of this community! Thank you to the admin and staff for making this community welcoming and safe on top having a wonderful space to learn and grow as a dancer/performer!

    We came to this dance school by word of mouth. And we are so glad that we had!…read more We took a 30-min private lesson ($35) to access which class would fit her best and tried the creative dance class! At Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, our 3.5 yo daughter was escorted a number of times out of her intro to ballet and tap class for 2.5 to 4 yo for "not listening." So we ditched that studio and tried this one! (But we did try a kinder teacher at DCPAC before leaving.) The Creative Dance class (single drop-in for $25, 10-class pack for $185) at The Ballet School is perfect for her, especially since she has a slow-to-warm-up temperament and is sensitive to loud sounds (ie. music, flushing toilets, leaf blowers, etc.). The value for these drop-in creative dance classes is excellent because we are willing to pay a few dollars more for our little one to have a positive experience with dance. Drop-in means that they are understanding that some days the littles aren't having a good enough day to join class and/or sick. (Btw, $45 one-time registration fee) Regarding the rest of the school, I can tell that there is a huge selection of classes including music. As a music teacher working at a music academy, I can't access the quality. However, I know there is a department near the entrance way. If you haven't tried this school, just know it supports Healthy Dance, and are a part of Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited. This was a huge factor of why we chose this school for our daughter.

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    Tutu School Walnut Creek - We love Ms Tina!!! One of the best ballet instructors!

    Tutu School Walnut Creek

    4.8(126 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    My daughter has been attending here for over 2-2.5 years. Over the course, she had multiple…read moreteachers. It was a rough start as the teacher was impatient and scolded her in front of everyone for not keeping her personal space (she was only 4 and it was only her second class) She started feeling very anxious and refused to go to ballet despite loving to dance. Luckily, we sticked with our gut feeling and removed her from that class immediately. We tried another class with a different teacher ( i think it was Ms Dominique) Although she was young, she was very patient and gentle. It had a huge impact and my daughter become feeling more comfortable and enjoyed ballet at Tutu school. She was moved to Ms Leah's class, who was also amazing. She's now in Ms Hannah's class. We love Ms Hannah as her teacher because she's balanced between patient, supportive, but also not afraid to challenge the girls and reinforce structure in the class. That has pushed my daughter to become a better dancer (as we know older ballet classes are very strict). My daughter has become more confident and skillful and always looks forward to come to ballet at Tutu school.

    My daughter has been attending Tutu School Walnut Creek for nearly half a year now--and she…read moreabsolutely loves it! She's becoming more skillful, more confident, and genuinely looks forward to each class with so much joy. What truly makes the experience so special are the instructors, especially Ms. Tina. I can't thank her enough for her patience, expertise, and dedication. She is incredibly thorough in her instruction and deeply attentive to each child. Her calm, gentle demeanor works like magic--the children stay focused and engaged, even when there are occasional distractions, whether from other students or a parent on the phone. Thanks to teachers like Ms. Tina, my daughter will continue her ballet journey here. Not only is Ms. Tina a fantastic instructor for the kids, but she's also a wonderful mentor to the newly hired teachers--no wonder the entire team is so exceptional. Thank you, Ms. Tina, for everything you do. My daughter and all the little ballerinas are so lucky to learn from you!

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    Our little ballerina

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    Learning ballet moves in circle

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    Ace Dance Academy - Reach for the stars at Ace!

    Ace Dance Academy

    4.0(25 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Most of the positive reviews are from when this place was co-owned…read more It's telling of a human and therefore, their business when the only review to which they respond, and a lengthy response at that, is to a negative one. There's zero accountability in apologizing and then saying something to the effect of, "what a rough year it was and our side of the story..." I know the story. I saw and heard kids get crushed. I can't rewrite history, but I wish I had said things in the moment rather than play nice and just listen. Many of us do this all to often (stay quiet). Speak up when we hear something not right. I wish I had. There was no rhyme or reason to the way they placed kids in different levels. For multiple reasons, one of my kids who loved danced and was only encouraged and pushed at the previous studio, was knocked down repeatedly. By the time we left, the confidence they had once had in dance was gone. With ACE not allowing child 3 to be challenged, their technique suffered. I saw their skills slowly decline until I pulled them from ACE and put them in a studio that once again believed in my kid. My youngest kid, whom I thought was in dance just for fun, left the studio and holy bananas. I had no idea my kid was capable of doing the stuff that kid did. Technique improved exponentially within months of leaving ACE. My youngest thankfully was never crushed by their words or glares. But they did feel proud of their accomplishments after leaving, often saying, "I'd never be able to do that at ACE!" I pulled my kids 2.5 years ago but seeing as they lost a ton more kids this year, I'm guessing they haven't changed. They've lost countless "ensemble" - their version of team members over the past few years. Their pay structure for ensemble is a joke. If you're considering this studio for a team, compare it to others (and other pay structures). That's it for now. I may revise it, but it won't be for the better.

    This is a wonderful studio of caring and supportive teachers and dancers! Thank you to Ace Dance…read moreAcademy for fostering my daughter's love for dance!

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    Our little Hip Hoppers practicing some awesome tricks!

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    Jumping for the joy of dance!

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    Clayton Valley Dance Academy - production 2024

    Clayton Valley Dance Academy

    4.4(21 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    If zero stars were an option, I would choose it…read more We enrolled our 3-year-old in an introductory dance class expecting a supportive and age-appropriate environment. What we experienced was the opposite. During the 4:30pm "Intro to Dance" class on 1/30/26, our child was separated from the group for ~ 15 minutes after a minor balance-related accident during a circle activity. From direct observation through the classroom window, she appeared shocked and not crying at first, but her distress began only after being pulled aside and instructed to sit alone. She remained isolated for the rest of the session, including routine end-of-class activities. When we attempted to discuss the situation afterward, the teacher characterized the incident as "intentional" without providing any factual explanation. Later written communication from studio owner denied that any isolation or disciplinary action had occurred, and also denied that the teacher had described the incident as "intentional." which directly conflicted with what we personally witnessed. We understand that toddlers lose balance and accidents happen. What is concerning is not the accident itself, but the lack of transparency, inconsistent accounts, and absence of clear behavioral management standards for very young children. We withdrew immediately. If you are looking for an environment that treats young children with dignity and values honest communication with parents, I suggest looking elsewhere.

    We love CVDA! My daughter has been coming here for the past 5 years. She is now on the competition…read moreteam and has fallen in love with dance. We do not have much experience with other dance studios, but I have heard from several other parents that CVDA is more welcoming than other studios and like a family (it is!). I feel so lucky to have found the perfect studio for us. I am even dancing now!

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    Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre - Last competition...

    Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre

    3.3(40 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    My daughter is only 4.5 and has been taking ballet through Walnut Creek Rec since she was three…read more It was fine for what it was and affordable but when I missed the tap cut off I began the hunt for another class that fit into our schedule. I left a message at Dance Conn and was called back and given the time and consulting that I needed to find the right class for my daughter. The clincher was that they allowed drop in make-ups which makes life so much easier and the cost so much less painful to swallow when you have to miss a class. We ended up in Miss Andrea's combo class and I have to say WOW! The difference in instruction level, what they are learning and the structure is night and day! My husband brought my daughter for her first class and even he was impressed and said that is money well spent (for him to say this is the highest praise you could possibly receive). Miss Andrea is VERY clear in her instruction, keeps them on task and keeps them constantly engaged which is astounding. There is no waiting around for anything. My daughter is learning SO MUCH MORE and has been talking about the importance of stretching etc. Thank you!

    I was a student at Dance Connection for multiple years. I want to start this off by saying you…read morecannot speak freely at this studio, anything you say that sheds a bad light on the studio will be used against you. In addition, this review doesn't apply to the teachers, they aren't treated fairly either but are incredible and have truly made me a better dancer. The studio owner Kaylee and her right hand woman Camille hold all the power at the studio. Many parents, including my own have had issues with Camille who constantly belittles others and doesn't treat you with respect. (which is embarrassing considering she is the front desk woman whose main job is customer service) They hold the "average" students to such high standards which don't apply to their favorites. If you aren't already a phenomenal dancer, this studio will not pay attention to you or give you the training you paid an insane amount of money to get. They will purposefully hold you back so that you don't get in the way of the favorites. Last year, a month out from nationals, a student got injured and instead of letting her leg heal for 3 more days, Kaylee kicked her off the team. Her family never got a refund and this choice put pressure on the teachers to re-block all her dances right before the biggest competition of the season. That's just an example of what they've done to their dancers. The moment I joined DCPAC, my mental health immediately declined. If you want a nurturing, supportive dance environment that wants you to succeed, DCPAC is not the place for you.

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    Lender ballet flats for first ballet class

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    Hip Hop dancers performing Big Bank!

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    White Flag and our cool prop from Game of Thrones! We have the best dances!!!

    Dreamspace Dance & Performing Arts

    Dreamspace Dance & Performing Arts

    4.3(6 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    This is our daughter's second year at Dreamspace Dance and Performing Arts. I can't say enough good…read morethings about the experience our daughter has had, especially being part of the competition team. The growth we've seen in her, both as a dancer and as a person, has been absolutely incredible. The staff at Dreamspace is truly wonderful. They're welcoming, always smiling, and you can tell they genuinely care about each and every dancer. They are not only kind and supportive, but they push the dancers in all the right ways to help them reach their potential. On top of that, the spring and winter shows are absolutely amazing. You can see how much thought, creativity, and heart go into every detail- from the choreography and music to the costumes and overall production. My family and I always look forward to seeing what they'll come up with next, and we're blown away every single time. We've found more than just a dance studio. We've found a community that inspires, challenges, and truly cares. Watching our daughter's confidence grow, her technique improve, and her passion for dance deepen has been such a gift. We're so thankful to be part of this amazing dance family! Thank you Dreamspace!!

    We hosted a birthday party for my four year old daughter with 18+ cousins ranging between 2-10…read moreyears old. All of them had a wonderful time. From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by the staff. The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a celebration. The flexibility to allow us to decorate the space according to our daughter's favorite theme was truly remarkable and added a special touch to the occasion. It was truly an unforgettable experience for all of us!

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    Dream Team

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    Neon Glow Party!

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    Diablo Theatre Company - SingOut Theater JTF WEST!

    Diablo Theatre Company

    4.8(14 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

    There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.

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    Diablo Theatre Company
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