The party went great. The kids had a blast. We had Kpop demon hunters and did the song golden. The editing of the video was super fun. All the demon hunters were energetic and engaging. They did the kids hair and makeup. Even the boys had fun with it. Most of the kids came to me later in the party and told me how it was the coolest party ever. The only thing I would change would be adding in the breakdancer too, which I didn't do because I was concerned about space limitations. I would definitely recommend it to others. read more

We hired Funky Divas & Dudes for our child's birthday party, and the experience was nowhere near what was advertised. The performers arrived late, which immediately threw off the flow of the event and made everything feel rushed and unorganized. Several of the elements we paid for were never delivered, and the entire performance came across as unprepared. On top of that, the characters lacked energy and enthusiasm. They were not as kid-friendly or engaging as we expected, which really impacted the overall experience for the children. For a company that specializes in kids' entertainment, this was especially disappointing. As the host, it was frustrating to see such a mismatch between what was promised and what actually happened. I would not recommend booking them for any event. It's simply not worth the stress or disappointment. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. *****Addendum in Response to Business Reply***** Thank you for acknowledging that you have been in this business for 20 years. With that level of experience, we would expect rain and traffic to be factors you routinely plan for, not reasons for arriving late and forgetting to bring paid costumes. When we tried speaking with you privately, the concerns we raised were met with repeated blame on weather and our "expectations," rather than accountability for the clear lapses that occurred. We also appreciate you admitting that the Rockstar Costumes package was forgotten. However, this was only disclosed after we asked about it. You did not communicate this upfront or during the event. That lack of transparency was disappointing, especially given that it was part of what we paid for. Lastly, thank you for confirming that the song was changed because guests requested it. As the paying hosts, we had an agreement that "Golden" would be taught and performed, as preselected by our daughter. My wife spoke to the owner on the phone a few days before the event to confirm this. Any deviation from that should have been brought to us immediately, not decided without our knowledge. We can go back and forth, but ultimately, we upheld our end of the agreement and paid in full, even though several key parts of your service were not delivered. While you offered future credits, we cannot see a reason to use your services again after this experience. The moments lost cannot be replaced. read more

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I was so impressed with this company! From the time my initial request was sent, they were quick to respond, easy to work with, and so accommodating to make a package that worked for us. Leading up to the party, they were clear and I knew exactly what to expect. The girls that arrived for the party were absolutely amazing! We had a large group of kids and they were able to get them all organized and encouraged everyone to participate! They even got the boys to join in on the fun! The kids absolutely adored them and had so much fun! I would totally recommend them! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I booked Funky Divas & Dudes for my daughter's K Pop Demon Hunters birthday party from 1:00pm-3:00pm, and the entire experience was incredibly disappointing. Per the email and written agreement, they were supposed to arrive 30 minutes early for setup. Instead, all three characters arrived late, two at 1:10pm and the third even later. They blamed the rain, but as a business that regularly services Southern California, planning for weather and traffic should be standard. They simply did not plan accordingly. On top of that, key elements of our agreement were not fulfilled. * They did not arrive early for the scheduled setup.* The Rockstar Costumes package we paid for was not brought or used.* Most importantly, my daughter specifically requested the song "Golden", which was confirmed beforehand. Instead, they taught a completely different song, claiming the "guests wanted another song." This was never communicated to me, and my daughter was noticeably disappointed. I also paid for an additional character to perform. Their Instagram and marketing clearly showed that all three characters dance and perform. However, only two actually performed and taught. The third character, Zoey, mostly stood to the side and facilitated. There was also an obvious age discrepancy between Zoey and the other performers, making her presence feel out of place and not cohesive with the group. I tried to communicate my concerns to the owners, but instead of addressing the issues at hand, they repeatedly told me everything was due to the rain or simply my expectations. At no point did they acknowledge the clear breach of what was agreed upon both verbally and in writing. They also never informed me that the Rockstar Costumes were missing. Instead, they emailed me afterwards requesting the remaining 50% balance. Only after I questioned them did they admit the mishaps and adjust the price of the final balance. If you're looking for a company that is on time, professional, and executes the service exactly as outlined in the agreement, this is not the company for you. If anyone has any questions, feel free to message me. I would be happy to answer them. read more

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I would not recommend Funky Divas & Dudes to anyone. The performers arrived late and the experience did NOT match what was advertised. Be aware that what they show on their Instagram is not always what happens on the actual day of the party. Everything felt rushed, unorganized, and far from what we were expecting based on their marketing and communication. Save yourself the stress and disappointment. Definitely look elsewhere for reliable entertainment. read more

This party was like a dream come true for my 7 year old! We did the Music Video party and my daughter and her friends had a blast getting glammed up and dancing and singing all over the park. Everyone loved all the fun dress up clothes and cool accessories! The girls that came to do hair & makeup, teach the choreography, and film were so sweet and really great with the girls, they even stayed late to make sure got all the shots they needed to make the video perfect. And it is amazing! We are so happy with our whole experience - from the first inquiry to the final product they were so communicative and thoughtful. Highly recommend! read more

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We had the best experience using Funky Divas for my daughter's 6th birthday! It was by far my kids' favorite (and my favorite) bday party we've had to date. We went with the K-pop demon hunters theme where the characters taught the kids a dance routine, played dance games and organized a little fashion show. Everyone had so much fun, including my son and the other boys! They were professional, organized and prepared (I did not need to help them with set-up or anything!). Would 100% recommend them! read more

we booked Kpop demon hunter trio and they were so great. the girls were so sweet and all of the kids were engaged. The kids AND parents loved every minute of it. They were amazing. read more

Incredible Descendants themed birthday party. They kept the kids entertained and engaged the entire time with dances, fun games, and dress up activities. The kids had so much fun. Highly recommended! read more

I love funky divas! I am now 18 and still talk about how much fun their after school programs were. I recently reached out asking to purchase tank tops for my friends birthday, and they were so kind and helpful. Couldn't recommend them enough. Some of my favorite childhood memories!! read more

Funky Divas and Dudes did an amazing job for my daughter's sweet 16th birthday. Amazing staff ,beautiful decorations everything was excellent. They will be hired for future events for my childcare business. Excellent services Dana you Rock read more

I just had 3 Funky Divas and Dudes at my son's 5th birthday party and it was THE BEST time. They got all of the children (and adults) engaged and were fun, entertaining, upbeat and professional. Cliff, the break dancer was incredible! The dancers taught the kids some dance moves and played games with them. My son LOVED it! Dana was very easy to work with and her performers definitely delivered! I would highly recommend booking with her. read more

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We had Mal and Evie from the Descendants teach a dance and do games with the kids for my daughter's birthday party. Everything was even better than described. The characters were fun and professional. The kids and especially my daughter had a very memorable and amazing time. Thank you! read more

I cannot recommend Funky Divas & Dudes more. If you want to make your party extra special, do not hesitate to contact them. Dana was amazing - I put together a very last minute party for my daughter and she went above and beyond to make it happen. Princess Aurora came to her party and had the kids fully entertained for 2 hours. She brought all her own gear - crafts, props, music, a speaker, a microphone. Truly, they're amazing and worth every cent to hire them! Don't sleep on Funky Divas & Dudes. They're fantastic. read more

We had 2 instructors come for our 3 yr old kids birthday. They had great energy and attitude. The 2 hr event started with 30 min face paint, then 15 min games, 30 min dance, 10 min snack break, 30 min games, and rest of the time for cake. Every attendee kid got some giveaways from them. There wasn't as much dancing, and the dance routine was really advanced for a 3 yr old. Most kids did not follow along despite parents trying to get them to. Seems like it would be more suitable for kids a bit older, especially since the 2 hr for 2 instructors cost about $800. Pretty pricey. read more

The week with Funky Dudes and Divas was one of Vincent's favorite weeks of the summer. He had a blast, and we are so grateful for the care and all of the planning that went into every single day. Will definitely be doing this again next summer! read more

This was such a fun camp for my 9yo. Action packed with tons of different activities, not just dancing. 1 week flew by for her! Loved the music video they created, s great way to share the fun abs preserve the fond memories. read more

We had a great experience with Funky Divas and Dudes. I hired them for my daughter's 9th birthday party to make a music video.We really loved the team especially Emma. She came 30 minutes prior the time to set up for the party. The costumes and props were cute. They colored the girls hair and got them ready for the video. The kids had such a great time. Instructors were fun, professional, high energy, kept them entertained from beginning to end. Video is so good. We keep rewatching it and we will show it at their graduation ! Worth the value.Great party for 9 year olds age group.even my 5 years old daughter had fun and wants to have the same birthday party.Impressed by the quality of the video. Great communication from start to finish with the owner. Highly recommend this company. read more

My daughters have never been happier at any other camp. They had the most amazing time and loved every second! The counsellors were incredible, the activities were so well thought-out and well-organized and the kids all had a blast. We will be back! read more

We used this Funky Photo Booth for the first time for one of our Geronimo's and Bamboo Terrace yearly events at CSUN and all the students loved it. The props and sparkly background were awesome and a total success!! Thank you Funky Divas you Rock =) read more

Dana Marie and her team came to our Community Carnival this past weekend and they were AWESOME! They taught a group of girls a dance routine in about ten minutes, then gave the girls quick costumes (sparkly hats and sunglasses), and they performed. My 7 year old daughter had so much fun, she loved it! They also do funky hairdo's, etc. We were so lucky to have them at our carnival! read more

Our family LOVES Funky Divas & Dudes! We have used them MANY times for camp and each time is even better than the next! The teachers are wonderful and the video you get at the end is so professional!! We can't wait for our next camp/enrichment or bday party with them!!! read more

Amazing Spring Break camp for my 7 year old daughter. She was excited each day for the different themes, the teacher was engaging and fun, and the music video they put together at the end of the camp was one of the best things I've seen in a long time. We loved it, and will definitely look into booking other camps for my daughter again, as well as her younger brother. read more

Elsa and Ana were the hit of my 5 year old daughters party. They kept the kids entertained through face paint games and best of all a Frozen performance for the parents. It allowed all the parents to get a chance to catch up and my daughter is already requesting them for her next party. read more

Funky Divas & Dudes is the key to a great kids party. My daughter had a Descendants party with Mal and Evie. Mal & Evie managed lead a large group of 6 yr olds in an amazing dance performance and games for 2 hours. The party was easy, seamless and SO fun thanks to Funky Divas and Dudes. We loved them so much they are doing our other daughter's party too. I recommend this company! read more

I am adding this company "Funky Divas (and Dudes)" because they are a really excellent company run by enthusiastic women interested in providing both dance classes and also a great (and flexible!) summer camp for kids. I met them when by 4 year old daughter took enrichment dance classes at school and then found out they also had a summer program. Almost every week this summer they run a camp that involves an incredible assortment of activities. This is NOT just dance. They swim, do art, make films and commercials. They sing, dance, learn and have a great time. My daughter DID NOT want to leave and was more comfortable there then I have ever seen her even at school. You can sign your child up for a day or a week. The camp itself is probably best for little girls ages 4-9 but they do have dance classes and I have seen many little "dudes." They can come to your school and teach a class once a week or do private parties which I hear from other parents are amazing. Here is the info I have for them: www.funkydivasrock.com Dana Marie & Kelly Funky Divas 310-838-8387 office 310-945-8976 Kelly's cell 310-779-1524 Dana's cell read more

I can't tell enough about this amazing team!!!! Dana and all her girls are the best! My son went to their summer camp and of course he loved them soooo much that we had to have Funky Divas and Dude for his birthday as well. The best birthday party ever which would be impossible without these amazing girls. They were so helpful and supportive even in finding a venue. They took the most beautiful and precious video,... if I want to tell about our experience I can just go on and on.. we will have our birthday parties with them again and again and again and... We love you Funky Divas and Dude read more

Our daughter Rowan just finished her first week of Summer Camp and had a blast! Everything was well organized, from drop off to pickup. Everyday she came home with lots of stories and couldn't wait to show off her dance moves. She is already asking if we can have a Funky Divas and Dudes Bday party. Highly recommend for the Summer breaks. read more

You guys are so great, my son loves it . I ask him do you want to take this funky divas and dude's class and he tells me every single time if they have a class please sign me up . read more

I just had Kelly and Dana from Funky Divas at a birthday party for my 1-year old daughter and they were incredible! I had about 20 kids aged 3-5 at the party and had been nervous about how to keep them entertained. By the end, I was getting rave reviews from kids and parents about the "kid dance party" that Funky Divas held. For two straight hours, Kelly and Dana not only kept the kids occupied and enthralled, but gave them the time of their lives! They started with some face painting and hair coloring, which the girls were excited by. Then the party really got going. Kelly and Dana brought their own music, and really engaged every kid. They have a magnetism that draws kids in. Before we knew it, there were 20 kids listening to them intently and engaged in every activity. Multiple parents came up to me and said, "Wow, my [son/daughter] is usually a little shy and they went right up there." There was dancing, jumping, parachutes, prizes, and a lot of giggling. My 4-year old son was completely enamored with the Funky Divas. On top of that, they created a dance routine specifically for my daughter -- she's only 1, but she loves Single Ladies. So Kelly and Dana choreographed a routine, and over the course of 20 minutes, taught it to the kids. Now I would have been skeptical that a group of 3-5 year olds could learn a dance routine in this period of time, but somehow Kelly and Dana did it! The parents were impressed, the kids were empowered, and the by the end, all the kids were completely amped up with fun prizes and just an overall amazing time. Even my 1-year old was dancing and trying to do Beyonce's moves in my arms. A big thank you to Funky Divas for making my 1-year old daughter's birthday a special one. We will definitely be repeat customers! read more

My daughter and her friends LOVE Funky Divas & Dudes! Dana is so wonderful to work with and the teachers are fabulous... we love Emma! The girls get so excited for the themed days and to do their performances... and the best part is the professional video that gets sent to you after the session is over - a keepsake to last a lifetime!!!! Book them now or you'll be missing out!!! Can't recommend them enough! read more

Money grubbing. High lack of consideration for their clients personal lives. On the surface they come off as sweet and caring. They are all about money. Good luck if you have any issues at all that come up last minute. Get your credit cards ready. read more

Thank you, thank you for providing the most amazing virtual camp this week! June had so much fun and she is in love with teacher Brittany. We have been stuck in a sort of self-quarantine while visiting family on the east coast and this was the best way for June to spend the time. Your program, musical numbers, activities, etc. were so much fun and it was adorable to hear June enjoying herself from another room. I can see you put so much effort into making this such a quality program!! And I'm super impressed with Brittany's ability to hold the attention of all these girls--she is a pro!! read more

My 5 year old had a blast at camp! She loved dressing up, dancing, playing outside and going to the beach! She was so tired each day, she ate a piece of fruit in the car on the way home, often not finishing it because she fell asleep on the drive and slept thru the night! Though the true test was there were no delays in getting ready in the morning - she was excited to get to camp! Unfortunately, my work hours do not work entirely with the camp hours and we had to only join your group the one week - but she is looking forward to next year already! Thank you! read more

My 5 year old daughter just completed her second camp with FD&D, and we love it!! The camps are chock full of awesome activities, and she loved every minute of it! The teachers are super attentive and sweet. They send a video at the end of the camp of all the performances which is awesome to keep. Can't say enough good stuff about this company. So wonderful! Thank you!! read more

Our six year old daughter absolutely LOVED the two weeks she spent at Funky Divas & Dudes. We were at several different camps over the summer and this one outshone them all. Thank you for providing our daughter with so much joy, enthusiasm, and a nurturing environment for her! read more

We've done two Funky Divas camps, had a six year old birthday party, and started out with our very first dance class for our then 3 year old all at Funky Divas. The quality of the teaching, the care and concern for the kids, the creativity, and the self esteem building are second to none. We LOVE Funky Divas. It builds character, enthusiasm, energy, dance, and friendship among kids in a unique way. The class is truly like nothing else in LA. Thanks Funky Divas for great experiences and we look forward to more! read more

My daughters 10th birthday was a huge hit for her and over 20 of her friends! I actually think her friends left feeling like it was the one of the best parties they'd been to :) a bit on the pricier side but worth it! read more

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My boys (5 and 8) just finished a week of Funky Divas and Dudes camp and both of them LOVED their time there! My older is more of a sports camp kind of guy, but even he enjoyed the games, performances and hands-on fun. The days are themed, and they loved that. They both came home singing the jingles and acting like professional stars. :) An enthusiastic thumbs up from my family! read more

Funky Divas & Dudes is awesome! Dana and Kelly are great and go above and beyond. Dana set up and decorated a party for me and I was amazed by her creativity and attention to detail. My daughter and her friends loved the party so much they are already asking for another one! Don't hesitate to sign your child up for any of their wonderful programs, it's worth every penny!! read more