We watched The Nutcracker performed by the California Ballet School at the Poway Center for the…read morePerforming Arts. This is the first ORIGINAL San Diego production Nutcracker by Maxine Mahon. I don't remember going to other productions where I laughed and felt warm with Christmas spirit. The show was nicely choreographed. The sled was beautifully made for the first show in the 60s and still in today's production. The costumes were so detailed and fabulous. The dancers were a fix from the school's students and professionals. Very nicely done with a short 2-3months of practice!!!

My child has been taking class on Saturday mornings with Ballet A since June…read more I have been fortunate to have had California Ballet School recommended to me by a few families who have been with them for years. My child enjoyed the trial classes which pushed me to sign her up for the rest of the quarter and another. The instructor at the time, who I believe was a sub, made it fun, engaging, and relatable to the kids, all while being able to teach ballet technique and etiquette. I just wanted to pose a concern that I have been observing for weeks before bringing this to light to the manager whom I don't know ever received my emailed concern as I received no reply or acknowledgement to say the least. The instructor of this particular class is a talented dancer and it is evident in the general material she teaches. She has the potential to be a very good instructor. However, I don't believe she is aware that her teaching approach and voice tone is at all appropriate for her class full of 4 year olds... You see, I teach 4 year olds too in my own respective field, and in a class of multiple 4 year olds, I understand where it can be challenging to teach. A variety of attention spans, personalities, and abilities fill this class... They wiggle. They talk. They get silly, and it sometimes gets in the way of what needs to be done within the short hour. I get it. This age is tough to teach. But in the same respect, they are still only 4 years old. And it's not enough to yell at them when they are talking to their peers during transitions. IE "There's no talking in ballet!!!" as they move from the bar to doing across the floors or "I shouldn't have to wait this long for you guys to be ready!!!" "QUIET VOICES!!!" when they aren't waiting in first position. Or when she is explaining a combo that needs correction, she says "Let's play number 1 or number 2", but what does that mean to a 4 year old? And how will this type of sarcasm truly help them improve on pointing their toes and keeping their legs straight? Especially when they aren't being taught the very basic foundations of ballet... like simple body and spatial awareness. They are only really starting to grasp what learning is, and when the material isn't engaging enough they'll lose interest and start doing everything else but what the teacher wants them to do... which starts to happen by the middle of class. While I understand the seriousness of dance etiquette and learning dance technique, as a former dancer myself, dance will continue and come natural with many of these kids, if it is made relatable and fun. Many of these families, like ours, are here because they want to learn! And there are more approaches to teaching this age other than what has been displayed by the instructor these past few weeks. My intent is not to shame or complain or anything but rather to shed light on what I've observed thus far. However the instructor is just too young and inexperienced in teaching young children and I hope this feedback finds her somehow to be able improve her techniques towards something more appropriate to 4 year olds.

Since I the class is held before I pick my 5-year old son up, I don't see him in the class or what…read morethey do. He seems to like it and hasn't complained. He's pretty good in the kinesthetic and social department so I am excited to see the performance in April 2018. He said that he likes the following: -Stickers -Balloons - doing "Boogie-woogie" at the end Update: I got to see my sons class. There was a small after-school group. The instructors were all smiles and encouraging to students that didn't feel like participating. The kids seemed to be having fun.

My daughter goes to the classes right after school and absolutely loves it. It definitely…read morereenergizes her for the rest of the day. The classes are full of fun, music, rhythm, and good workout. I recommend the class to every child to try. Especially if it's convenience!

Thank you for providing such a wonderful ballet studio for our dancers. The careful balance of fun,…read morecreativity, and hard work creates a warm, motivating environment where students learn the essentials of ballet while exploring contemporary movement. Your highly skilled, professional, and kind teachers are clearly dedicated and welcoming--making the studio feel like a true community. Parents and students are always polite, friendly, and helpful, which adds so much to the positive atmosphere. I highly recommend your studio and appreciate all you do for the dancers. Warm regards, Natalie

My daughter has danced at a few studios in San Diego county - ballet studios and competitive…read morecommercial studios. Plus I am performing arts teacher, and have many friends in the dance community. My daughter has always loved dance, and has always said ballet is her favorite. We went in search of the studio with the best training in San Diego, and hands down came up with Ballet Institute. The teachers are top notch, the training is rooted in the Vaganova Russian Program, and isn't about quick tricks, but instead about building strong technique. The studio owner/director/head teacher Egle Spokaite is magnificent. She comes form a background as a VERY prominent principal dancer in Lithuania, and she ran the national ballet school there. She has this way about her that is always down to business, but also loving, and nurturing. I have watched the progress of my daughter in 1 year, and I'm amazed. She has great friendships that she has made, and the teachers all show her support. The students thrive there! I'm so glad that we made the decision to start attending BISD.

I wish they answer the phone , tried calling them multiple times and no response . The website…read moredoesn't answer all the questions. I hope the quality of the dance teaching is good , but the way they run the business is not professional. I wanted to make my daughter join the class , there is no mention of trial class

These guys are amazing !!!! They helped us with a…read morechoreography for our hindu wedding. they were very flexible, sweet, and easy to work with. Everyone was mesmerized by our performance !!! We highly recommend them and would love to continue dancing and learning from them.

Wow. I've had quite…read morea background in dance, and although I'm not at my physical peak currently, I would say that I am fairly fit, or at least in my mind, fit enough to handle a class from Maggie. I definitely was pushed in this session. I was feeling the burn, but with her upbeat music choices, humor, and lively demeanor, I finished, and muscles on my body that I didn't even know existed were tingling. As we ended the session with some stretching, I felt extremely accomplished. I highly recommend taking a few sessions with Maggie, regardless of fitness level. Anytime you can get an intense, hour-long workout, that is fun and goes by quickly, I would do it. I personally look forward to my next one with her. Austin

Absolutely LOVE Maggie and her class!!! Maggie pays attention to each person and corrects posture…read moreand positioning to make sure you are getting the maximum workout you go there for. She comes from a professional ballet background so shes gives the best advice and pays attention to detail. Her class is not only fun but an amazing workout that has toned my body like no other workout ive done and i do just about everything from cross fit, pilates, yoga, to body pump. Her workout gives you long, lean, muscles and melts the fat off the mid section with all the abdominal strength you are using throughout the entire class. She really is a caring instructor who wants to best results for each student. I am so happy i found True Barre Fusion!

Hired Eliza for my husband's 40th birthday party. From start to finish, she was very professional,…read morecommunicated well, and was extremely reliable. She told me what she needed to make the show the best it could be but was also very willing to accommodate the party needs (ex: the party was going to be in the sand so had to make some minor adjustments). She text me a week before the party to confirm she would be there which I very much appreciated. She showed up on time and was very patient with us while we had to 'hide' my husband since it was a surprise. The fire show was SPECTACULAR from start to finish. We received a ton of compliments afterwards!! I highly recommend hiring Eliza for belly dancing / fire show.

Going to Eliza's belly dance classes is the highlight of my week. She's a fantastic teacher and…read moredancer.

I patiently waited a whole year to write my review because from the moment I walked into this…read morestudio, I had a feeling I was going to love it & I did! This is a women owned business & I cannot be more proud of Erika & Leeann for doing what they do, what they've accomplished, & what is yet to come! This studio isn't your typical Barre studio, they really do teach more than just Barre, but also connecting to your mind, body, & soul. I love the fact this studio is not a chain, which makes it more special because it locally owned & their technique is impressive! I noticed there is never more than 10 people in the class, which is a plus! The instructors are able to concentrate on helping everyone with their forms & it becomes more personal compared going to a chain. I love the fact that every class/workout is different! The esthetics of the studio is what makes it different as well. Everything from the scents to décor, it gives a good energy & it literally doesn't make you feel like you're at a typical gym or workout space. All the women who work in the studio really do put in all their efforts to make everyone special & feel so welcomed. Try a class & you won't regret it!

I love this barre studio and community! I normally do classpass for workouts but after trying this…read morestudio I bought a package directly! Class sizes are small and Erika and LeeAnn are amazing instructors! One thing so unique about this studio is Erika makes sure your form is correct so that you don't hurt yourself. After I mentioned I was having back issues to Erika after class, she spent some time with me to make sure my form was correct and I haven't had any issues since! So appreciative of Erika and the Barre and Bay Wreath community. I hadn't taken barre classes previously and was very weak when I first started, but I always felt welcome. Love coming to classes here and can really see the difference in how strong I'm getting!! Can't wait for my next class!!

I've been hiring Alexis and her team to provide group dance lessons for my daughter, who truly…read moreloves it! The instructors are great at inspiring, building teamwork, self-confidence and dance skills. My girl always comes back happy and looks forward to their classes all week. We started in ballet and are trying hip-hop next!

We loved Dynasty Dance Co and their mini ballet class! It was my daughter's first formal dance…read moreclass and the instructor, Shauna, did a nice job introducing facilitated movement with patience and enthusiasm. There was still time and space for the kids to run (with streamers!) and get the wiggles out but still follow simple choreography. I'm looking forward to re-enrolling my toddler when she's a little older (I think I jumped the gun!). Overall it was a fun experience for her that was well-priced.