It had been about 25 years since I last touched a ballet barre. After three adult beginner classes…read moreso far, I want to yelp my awesome experience with Southern California Ballet. I'm not a dance mom (yet). Just an older gal dancing in her socks at this conveniently located studio. Our class is a wonderful range of ages and women. I love that. We may giggle as we fumble the steps and lose our balance... but the class offers exactly what it needs to offer. Fun and movement. Me and about 14 others signed up via the Poway Adult School... but the studio offers drop in classes directly as well. I really hope to try them - they just don't jive with my mommy and work schedule like the Thursday am class has. But I'm hopeful they add more classes or I can somehow make it work. This class has been such a reawakening. When you dance as a child and young adult... and quit... you don't have many outlets for enjoying it after the classes and recitals stop. You don't round up the friends like you do for a game of golf or basketball. Enter... the adult dance class. Boom. Toby, our teacher, is wonderful. He is easy-going and clearly talented. I liked the neat little background he gave us on ballet too. The music is a fun mix of contemporary songs disguised in ballet music. Fun. So much better than I remember as a kid. While I do have some lingering memories of dance... my joints and muscles are in a complete state of disrepair. Frankly, it makes me extra happy to be in the beginner's class. At times it is a bit of a whirlwind, but with continued repetition it sinks in. "Osmosis" as Toby says. So I try not to worry about the terms. I just enjoy each class, the break in my chaotic day... and dance (in between the hip cramps and forgotten steps).

We love Black Mountain Dance. They are a non-competition ballet only program starting at the age…read moreof 3. They take their ballet seriously and are excellent at teaching little girls about proper poise and posture. Ms. Katie is a wonderful teacher with the right mix of stern and playful in working with 3 & 4 year old kids.

What better way to expose your kids to the theatre than by bringing them to a play performed by…read moreother kids in a kid-friendly atmosphere! We've already seen "The Jungle Book Kids" and "101 Dalmations" at J*Company Youth Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in UTC. I was surprised at how professional these performances were! The kid-actors range in age from about 7 years old to 18 years old. They are surpisingly very talented in acting and singing! The stage decor and costumes were delightful as well. We got a group of 20+ to go together as "Family Day at the Theatre." All mommy's and daddy's enjoyed the performance but most importantly ALL OUR CHILDREN WERE ATTENTIVE AND EXCITED! Our children, ages infant to toddler, really enjoyed the performances ... imagine that! We plan on continuing to attend the plays in the 2008-2009 Season (and beyond) and maybe later...enroll our daughter in classes (beginning at age 4). The J*Company 2007-2008 15th Season included: High School Musical; The Jungle Book Kids; AIDA; and 101 Dalmations. Next season, 2008-2009 includes: Pocahontas; Into The Woods; and Fireflies. Plan ahead! I have one more hint ... each ticket is $16.50 (for anyone older that 2). However, if you get together ALL your friends and buy 20 tickets at one time ... the tix are ONLY $10.50 a piece! Good deal! There are also student discounts available but group ticket prices are the most affordable. Enjoy!

My daughter participated in more than a dozen J*Company productions and now I am an employee of the…read moreJCC, so of course I am biased and love this place! But if you are looking for a way to bring your child into the arts, pull them out of their shell, and introduce them to a fantastic group of kids from all over the county, J*Company is the place to do it. The director, Joey Landwehr is a wonderful person and teacher. I guarantee your kid will absolutely love the experience here. And then we get to the productions themselves. Every production is so well-done. The last play, The Pirates of Penzance was absolutely charming. Kids and adults were laughing and cheering throughout the show. Many of the performances sold out. The next show is Annie and our cast is outstanding. You have to check it out and get your tickets early because it will be a sell-out. http://tickets.lfjcc.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=182

Great staff and experience! We've been a part of the SPAA family for over 10 years and love every…read moreclass, performance and workshop! Miss Miah is an excellent instructor, choreographer and director! Truly cares about the well being of her students and puts on excellent performances. Bravo!!

A friend with whom I take UJam classes at the 24HFitness started teaching Ujam herself at this…read morecenter. She also teaches ballet for small kids there and I got to know this location as she invited the gym friends for her inaugural class. It was easy to find parking. The dancing room is very spacious, with great natural light and good acoustics without bothering other classes at other rooms. I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know this performing arts center thanks to my friend and looking forward to attending more classes.

This review is long overdue since my daughter has been a part of LDI for a few years now. Yes, your…read morechild will receive top notch dance instruction, in a fun, supportive environment...but LDI is more than just a dance studio, it is a lovely community where each dancer's sense of self and confidence are nurtured and encouraged. My daughter loves her teachers and dancing here, and as a mom (and someone whose own experience in dance was the old school approach where you were pushed beyond what was actually appropriate for your young body/mind) I appreciate that proper form and alignment are taught, even from a very early age, in a way that is recognizes her as an individual and builds her self esteem. And although the owners and instructors here are former professional dancers and each accomplished in their own rights, I love that the message at this studio is "LDI for all", whether your goal is for a future in the dance world, or just a nurturing environment for your child to learn discipline and movement. 5 stars!!!

If you're looking for a dance studio, Lynch Dance Institute is the place to be. It will surely…read morebecome a place of joy and magic for your child as they discover their love for dance. Every single staff member trains proper technique and your child will grow leaps and bounds in a really loving environment. The parent community there is wonderful, as well. My 6-year old daughter has been attending LDI for about 1.5 years and participated in 1-week of their Jr. Ballet Intensive summer programs this week. So much was covered in 5-days and she was excited to share about the yoga session, wellness session, learning choreography, ballet, jazz, hip-hop! The 30-minute show at the end of the week was so impressive! We are grateful to have found this studio and would recommend them over and over again!

James Couzens of Rockademy has been teaching young entrepreneurs for many years. He is very…read moreexperienced and wonderful with the kids. He is patient and has a great teaching approach too. If you have a child interested in Music I highly recommend

My son has attended The Rockademy for over two years. He has loved Jason's approach to teaching…read moreguitar. Jason is patient and understands that students might not be as passionate about the music now as they will be later. So he goes at my son's pace. He started my son on the ukelele and elevated him to the guitar when he was ready. He picks songs that are fun to learn, play, and listen to! It is a pleasure working with Jason! Scott Herrin

Catharine and Zuri are incredible! My daughter has thrived under their teaching and truly grown…read moremore than I could have imagined. Not only is their teaching the highest quality, but they also create a culture and environment that is warm, supportive, family-oriented, and professional all at the same time. If you have a dancer who wants to truly learn quality technique and artistry, while also being supported emotionally, this is the place to come!

Just watched Moana Jr. and I can't be more impressed! My kids and I enjoyed it so much. I didn't…read moreknow this hidden gem was in Escondido. I can't wait to see their next show. The staff were so friendly and the performers did a great job. The costumes were fabulous. Bravo!

Both of my daughters have been here for productions throughout their youth and up into adulthood…read more Our family has attended many of the shows put on by this theater group through out North County and we have never had a problem. I am so glad to see that they have their own theater now so they can do more for our community. In the beginning when my girls wanted to participate in something such as this and on this level, as a father I was very worried because you hear horror stories about crazy people or creepers in this feild but over years the family that runs this program has always been professionals who want to teach and share their talents with the next generation. Over the years I have witnessed the owners go out of their way to offer a helping hand to young people trying to get a start in this business... Now that my children are grown up adults I am glad that they both the opportunities given to them by this theater group.... Thank You Star

WOW!! Carolina and Ana were absolutely incredible and added so much elegance, energy, and dynamic…read moreexcitement to the entire event. From the moment I first messaged them, they were extremely professional and genuinely excited to perform at my daughter's Taylor Swift-themed Sweet 16. They asked thoughtful questions about her music preferences and completely customized both the performance and the outfits just for her. They also did beautiful ambient performances during cocktail hour and again later in the evening, which was such a perfect touch. On top of that, they changed outfits three times to match different vibes throughout the night! I received so much praise and amazing feedback about them from our guests -- they truly took the event to the next level. They were total sweethearts and even brought my daughters up on the Lyra so they could take pictures -- such a special and unforgettable moment. We loved them so much that we even took a private class with Carolina and Ana afterward, and by the end they had both my daughter and me flying (even though it is so hard -- major respect!). It gave us an even deeper appreciation for their talent, strength, and energy. We are truly in awe and couldn't recommend them more highly!

Incredible, talented, and professional! Whether you are booking Carolyra for a photoshoot or a…read moreprivate event, they will exceed expectations.