My granddaughter is taking her first ballet classes at Page Academy…read more The facility is clean and modern. The instructors are really patient with the young children and make the classes interesting, memorable and fun. They are currently prepping the dancers for a spring program. Prices are typical for an hour long activity. We're paying $20 per session. They offer classes for all levels including adult classes. There is a nice waiting area for parents and they can sit and watch the children learn. A restroom is available as well. There is no dedicated parking lot and street parking can be a challenge to find. We parked on a side street.

UPDATE on Apr 29: It took Page 6 (SIX!!!) weeks to reply to…read moremy email, only to say that she was sorry she'd taken "many days" (read: 44 days to be exact) to consider our situation, but her stance was still the same. She even acknowledged that the wording of her time-off policy was unclear. I wrote back 2 days later to let her know that we would come back in April, take May & June off, and complete our year commitment in July. She wrote back the next day, letting me know she consulted with other studio owners and made the decision to release us from our yearlong contract and reimburse me for the months remaining on it. I've attached our correspondence in March. I did not ask to be released from our contract for several reasons: a) I wanted my daughter to stick to her commitment to ballet, as she had promised when we paid nearly $1k for the year -- as a parent, we were deprived of developing her perseverance. b) We felt we should honor the contract, regardless of whether we agreed with it. c) My daughter liked her instructor (not Page), has many friends, and made many others in the months that she attended Page Academy. By ending our contract, Page also abruptly ended several relationships that my daughter worked hard to build. I still do not agree with Page's time-off policy. If I may make a recommendation (as I imagine Page will read this review one day), I think time-off should be allowed 4 weeks at a time wherever those 4 weeks fall. As it stands now, students take the calendar month off (from the 1st to the 30th/31st). But if a student takes December or May off, they receive fewer weeks off than other possible months (and some months have 5 weeks, depending on the day of the lesson). It would make more sense to offer a flexible 4 weeks off (therefore, 4 lessons off) that falls any time of the month. Since Page offers classes 48 weeks (12 x 4) during the year, it is fairer to let the customer choose which 4 weeks (aka month) they can take off. Instead, the current policy forces the student to take a "month" off when there may only 2 lessons held during that time. I hope I've illustrated the inflexibility, poor service & communication, and lack of consideration & care that I experienced during our year as a paying customer at Page Academy. Never should a paying customer have to wait 48 hours, much less 6 weeks (that is 1052 hours!), for a response. Never have I received such awful service. Absolutely horrendous. And please keep in mind that my daughter is 5 years old and has no idea any of this has happened. While I would have preferred that she finish the year, as she promised us and we promised Page Academy, I'm grateful my daughter hasn't asked about why she's no longer taking ballet. I'm not sure how I'd tell her that we were "released from our contract" (the closest definition I can think of is that we were kicked out or booted from the Academy). It's just really sad and disappointing all around -- all because of THEIR poorly-worded policies and time off that we requested that happen to fall during a "month" with only 2 lessons scheduled + inflexibility on prolonging my daughter's course so that her remaining 2 months could be back-to-back instead of piecemeal.

Love this place. We're in tap dancing, tumbling, and ballet. Super friendly and supportive…read moreteachers. Very caring, patient, kind, but yet expecting discipline from the students. They work with kids as young as 3, I think and all with the patience of a saint - they can put up with crying, stubborn behavior, fear, hesitation, with a smile on their face and a heart of gold! And Ms Shinogu brings great discipline into the class and doesn't put up with nonsense but she does it in a way that is extremely nurturing and caring. She really wants to support all of the students to be the best of themselves. The Tumbling classes can be hard to get into so if you're interested in tumbling, sign up as soon as class registration opens. Ms Gina was very understanding when we were first starting and helped us navigate our way through the classes and now we're there 3 times a week. One tough thing is that participating in the summer performance is very expensive and somewhat cost prohibitive between the participation fee, costume fees, volunteer requirement, and ticket prices. However, dance students are not required to participate in the performance and can still completely participate in the regular classes! The one awful thing about this place is the parking. 1) there is a free lot (register for 1 hour free, after that it's paid) across the small street but it's so hard to find a stall because it's shared with a lot of other places, the stalls are small, and so many cars can't park within the lines, 2) they can ticket you, even if you have paid - they did rescind it but only after I took the time to figure out how to dispute it, 3) there are a few street parking spaces up the hill but hard to get, 4) you can park at the municipal lot but have to allocate enough time to walk across the street, and sometimes that lot is full.

My oldest daughter started her dance adventure at the age of 3. The Movement Center has allowed my…read moredaughter to explore her passion of dance. They offer an array of classes and the instructors care about their students. The environment is friendly and open. Ms. Gina the Director of the studio is also amazing!

My granddaughter has taken several seasons of dance classes at Hawaii Dance Bomb. Miss Miranda was…read morea friendly and knowledgable instructor for preschool dance. She was energetic and made the classes fun and interactive for the kids. They offer the kids fun projects to work on during down times, which helps keep their minds occupied. My granddaughter has also attended their special dance camps for days when school is out. These classes have been convenient for us. You can even host birthday parties for the kids at the studio. Prices are affordable. Snacks can be purchased for reasonable prices. The center has a small shared parking lot.

This studio is located at the end of King Street, near the Humane Society, with super easy parking…read moreright in front of the building. Always a win when you're bringing a kid. I brought my son here because he loves to dance. And they have a free trial class, so why not right?! He was a little shy his first time, but the environment was welcoming and relaxed, which really helped. The space has a fun, positive, and pleasant atmosphere. Miranda, the teacher, was especially wonderful--very kind, patient, and great with kids. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and knows how to make children feel comfortable. Overall, this place seems great, and I really believe my son is going to love it here. Looking forward to many more classes!

Can't say enough about Ms Emily and Ms. Becca...they literally transformed my grand daughter from…read morean average dancer to one that has so much confidence and shown so much improvement! Her self esteem and love of dance is thru the roof! Thanx XStatic studio and Ms. Emily and Ms.Becca!!!

my girls love this place! Clean , Cool and so much fun! They LOVE Miss Becca!! She is so awesome…read morewith the kids my girls talk about her all the time! The student help are great with the keikis too!! It makes me want to get off my seat and dance with kids !!

I tried out the adult beginning hip-hop class but it looked like everyone in it were in their high…read moreschool years. The place was packed and the kids looked like they were having fun. The choreography was good i thought, but the sound system has a horrible screeching type of sound output and the music being way over loud doesn't make the experience enjoyable. I paid the drop-in fee of $10, but was given back $5 and was told i'd be staying only 20 minutes, but did not really understand why. The owner was ok but not very welcoming. The instructors appear to be in their 20s. They are nice and energetic. This dance establishment is definitely geared more towards younger people. Overall I didn't feel comfortable going there.

My daughter has been coming here for hip hop and jazz. She loves it! They have awesome teachers…read morethat are friendly and supportive. The classes are fun and filled with smiles.

I was visiting the 'aina and needed to get my house dance fix. My friend recommended me this place…read moreso I decided to check out their beginner's class. AMBIANCE: Surroundings - It's not the most vibrant place, just a place by a lot of businesses and studios. You're not in the most lit up area of the town so be sure to be aware of your surroundings. The actual building is pretty neat as though it may be deceiving there are a lot of musicians practicing in their respective studios. It may be difficult to find but it's on the 2nd floor. Parking - If available you can park at the warehouse or if it's packed, check the 2nd floor. Customer Service - Lyanne is awesome! Creative, approachable, and patient. Great qualities of an instructor. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Though it was brief, it was a really fun session - the music was on point, the classmates were engaged, and Lyanne had great energy. House can be difficult to learn but with personal commitment and a good learning environment, it's good fun. Advice: * Tuesday - Beginners, Thursday - Intermediate * $15 per class * Bring water

Lyanne is the owner/instructor and is: -awesome…read more-friendly -supportive -EXCELLENT DANCE INSTRUCTOR HP360 is somewhat of a small studio that is a bit difficult to find, but its worth it you want to learn house step and dancing. Being a househead that I am, I was excited when I came across her studio. She puts you through good warm ups, and many, many drills so that you break down the movements and learn them accurately. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a fun, creative style of dance that isn't straight hip hop or jazz. House music=love.

I've tried other barre workouts, but Pure Barre is my absolute favorite because they offer multiple…read morevarieties of low-impact exercises, which is excellent for my weak knees. Barre is a mix of ballet, pilates, and yoga, and anyone can do it regardless of age -- I've seen teens to aunties (and gentlemen) crush it. PB offers: -foundations, an introductory class (think of it as a sample tasting!) -classic, the most popular class -empower, which is cardio-based -reform, a balance and core-focused class -define, which is strength-training -stretch and restore, a brief core and lovely meditation time PB also offers fun-filled themed classes like halloween, thanksgiving, holidays, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyoncé, BTS, and more! Some insurance companies offer to cheaper plan options, so ask if your insurance plan is one that offers it! Beyond that, the owner Gretchen is kind, welcoming, and friendly as are the front desk staff and instructors, who are the highlight of the studio.

They closed my local studio in Pasadena, CA so I dropped in for a class while staying at the Kahala…read moreHotel. I took a classic class on a Friday evening and an empower class the following morning. I got in a good workout and felt like a local when another client asked me where I got my sneakers from. I will definitely visit the studio again when I visit Honolulu. It is a bit hard to find the studio since it is located on the top floor of the Kahala mall. There is parking on the upper level of the mall adjacent to the studio.

Fresh Review Alert - This Place Deserves It!…read more I've been going to Firm Pilates for almost a year now, and I can confidently say it's exactly what I needed for my lifestyle. After visiting my family in Thailand, I took private Pilates classes to improve my form and strengthen my body--because let's face it, I'm not getting any younger! When I returned home, I wanted to find a studio that offered quality instruction at an affordable price. After searching online, I stumbled across Firm Pilates, and I'm so glad I did. From my very first visit, Lauren was incredibly helpful. She guided me through the basics, making the class both enjoyable and educational. Now, I see her every week, and she continues to help me refine my form and build strength. Lauren is a great instructor--she not only makes the sessions fun but also focuses on targeting areas that need more improvement. She even provides tips and techniques I can practice at home, which has been a game changer. I still have a long way to go, but I can feel myself improving with each session. :)

Highly recommend! I've been training with Lauren since 2014 and have crossed the Kaiwi Channel 7…read moretimes (5 in OC6, 2 on SUP) and competed in several obstacle events as well as the ever dangerous "ultimate frisbee" league. I could not have done any of it without Lauren's training. Highly confident with my physical fitness, I used Lauren"s Pilates based stretching techniques to begin training for the Honolulu Marathon. I started by running around Ala Moana Park and I quickly discovered that there is now an L&L BBQ in the park. Although I have now abandoned my effort to run the marathon, I have obtained enough L&L "frequent visitor" points to earn a free plate lunch!

I had not been in this YMCA branch in forever, but it was nice to drop by to see how it has…read morechanged. The swimming pool is still there. They do have a fitness room but it seems super small compared to the other branches. There are a limited number of weight machines and cardio machines. Parking is still all right for the most part.

Kathy's chair yoga classes are so enjoyable. She brings positive energy to every session and takes…read morethe time to greet the participants by name. Her program addresses the entire body. Trey at the check-in hut is great at his job! - friendly, professional, courteous and knowledgeable.

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.