Excellent - lovely new renovations to the theatre. Great shows and talents - hardly a bad seat in…read morethe house. Well organized for check in showing vaccination cards etc. Highly recommended for any of their shows!

The SRJC Summer Repertory Theater is back and it is better than ever. Since the main auditorium is…read morestill under construction a temporary Pavilion has been built and it allows for terrific views of the performances. Its theater in the round so every seat is a great seat. The actors and actresses are all from leading Universities and Performing Arts Centers around the country and they have very high skill levels. The first of 3 Musicals was Bonnie and Clyde. We didn't how it would adapt to a Musical but don't worry, it was excellent. The lead roles of Bonnie and Clyde had really good singing voices as well as acting ability. We thoroughly enjoyed this first Musical. Coming up in the next few weeks are Mamma Mia and Pippin. Can't wait! Considering the quality of the performers the cost of the shows is an excellent value. Look for some of these kids in future shows on Broadway, they are that good!

Just wonderful experience to learn from the most experienced dancer. A calm professional demeanor,…read morealong with great instruction provide a fast learning curve! Just the best!!

John is a very kind, patient and encouraging dance instructor with decades of teaching experience…read more He is great at identifying our issues and helping us improve our skills. John is very knowledgeable about a wide variety of dances, and his passion and enthusiasm for dance are contagious. We highly recommend him! BTW, we also enjoy his monthly dances in Rohnert Park, which include a drop-in lesson and snacks, with warm, welcoming people in attendance.

After pondering the mystery of Laura Wachtel's magic, I do believe it's her relatability that draws…read moreme in. It's really the antithesis of what I and many others have thought of in the past when it comes to improv--things like extroversion, performance, sharp wit, sometimes even an effort to outshine other players. Laura and Zipline turn all of this on its head and allow us to see ourselves and each other with lightness & humor. And in an interesting way, we can even cultivate our own courage to use our voices simply by watching Laura and her team collaborate. Of course, the best way to truly 'go there' is to participate in her improv classes. I happen to know Laura's heart well enough to recognize that she makes her offerings based on a deep desire to help all of us appreciate and have faith in who we are and revel in the delight of our imaginations.

Laura creates a rich "safe" environment where the foundational skills of improv can be learned…read morewhile everyone in class is having a blast playing together. Her suggestions for "improvement" are always delivered with thoughtful consideration and help me to be a better "player"

When I first moved with my family to Sonoma County, I was just an awkward, uncoordinated young…read moreballet and tap dancer wanting to expand my lessons. We met with John Ross and did lessons in Foxtrot, Ballroom, Waltz, Tango, and many others. After that, I managed to gain some coordination and my passion for organized dance grew into Salsa, Bachata, Swing, and more. Now approaching our upcoming wedding, I didnt even think twice about who to chalenge with trying to teach our families how to dance for our special day because I knew John Ross was the man for the job. We scheduled a private lesson for us as a couple for our first dance, and to teach my dad and my fiance's mom for the father-daughter and mother-son dances. We did have our dance song picked out, and John didn't hesitate to step in helping us pick a song for us together as a group. My mom, future mother in law and I have all had extensive dance lessons and were very much at home on the dance floor. My dad, future father in law and my fiance have had not very many lessons, and yet with John's expertise and over 30 years of teaching, we all ended our lessons feeling relatively confident and excited about our progress we made together. It was a wonderful bonding experience for all of us. Regardless of if you're a seasoned pro, or a newbie with two left feet, trust John Ross to bring out the dancer within you. Take some lessons at this local studio and feel for yourself the breadth of fun you can have solo or with a partner/date. Competitive pricing, convenient location, variety of classes and years of experience make The Ballroom second to none for dance lessons in Sonoma County.

I have been dancing with John at the Ballroom for 4 years and it has been an amazing experience…read more If you are single or a couple he makes you feel comfortable right away. That is how I started with him as a beginning ballroom dancer at the age of 70 and now we compete together. This is the best thing I could have done for myself. John is now teaching in Sebastapol and Santa Rosa.

I had the pleasure of hosting an event recently at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary (if you haven't been,…read moreyou need to go!). The Osmosis owners did a wonderful job of showcasing local talent at the party (Freestone Cheese and Fork Roadhouse Catering, to name a few). Everything was wonderful. But local musician Bruce Klein really stole the show! Bruce provided a lively, acoustic soundtrack for the evening. Much of it was original music. Some of it was recognizable (I think I may have heard a few Police tracks in the mix), but most of it was original stuff. Everything sounded great. It really helped set the mood for the party - without being overbearing. While the music wasn't the star of the show, it was certainly worthy of best supporting actor nod. I was so impressed with Bruce's guitar jams that I had to ask for his business card. I am totally going to book him for future events. You would be wise to do so as well.

Bruce played at my wedding last weekend at Timber Cove Resort and he was amazing!!! He is so…read moreinsanely talented, most of our guests got videos of him playing!! Communication with him was a breeze, and that is saying something since he nor anyone out there had power the week before the wedding. Thank you so much Bruce for making our wedding sound just as magical as we felt!

We hired Nick to play our wedding cocktail hour and when guests arrived before the ceremony. He was…read morecommunicative and friendly and listened to all we wanted to live music for our wedding and delivered above and beyond. He even learned a new song so he could play one of my husband's favorite songs. He really energized and elevated the vibe at our wedding and had our guests singing along and dancing. We highly recommend him and can't thank him enough for making our day so special!

I was just at an event in Santa Rosa. Nick, played keyboard and sang. He chose a very nice…read moreplaylist! He is great on the keyboard and has a magnificent voice! I would highly recommend Nick for all your social gatherings.

We couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Karen! We hired her to choreograph our first…read moredance for our wedding and couldn't have been more impressed with the dance she came up with for us. She was extremely patient and took all the time we needed to go over our dance step by step no matter how many times it took. Her expertise and passion for dancing really showed in each practice. She was the first dance studio we called and we're thankful we went with our first choice! We would highly recommend her for any need or want pertaining to dance.

I googled dance studios in the Sonoma area and California Ballroom was the most affordable at…read more$65/session. My husband and I needed help choreographing our first dance. Emily McAuliffe was great! Both me and my husband had zero ballroom training and Emily introduced the foxtrot to us in a way that was stress-free and fun. Even my uncooperative husband enjoyed the sessions! Emily taught us the swing at the second lesson and the ending (the drop!) at the third and last one. Our wedding guests enjoyed our performance! We're so grateful to Emily and we are thinking of coming back for group lessons.

Robert is an excellent teacher. After two years of online lessons I was stagnant in my progress and…read moremy playing ability doubled in two months of lessons. He plays several styles of music on acoustic, electric and bass guitar. At $50/week lessons are a great value!

Robert is an awesome guitar teacher!. His lessons are exceptional and are the best lessons I have…read morehad, I making much more progress with his approach than I had with previous lessons.. I have learned guitar practice techniques that are really helping. He has an effective approach teaching the most important guitar theory concepts In addition he provides lesson notes. Robert is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable guitarist and is an exceptional teacher. I give him my highest recommendation!