There isn't a bad seat in the house. That's the first thought in my head about the La Jolla…read morePlayhouse. I have been to plays in New York, Los Angeles and London. I am totally impressed. We are here to see The Recipe (life and times of Julia Child). They have a kitchen replica as you walk in. You can get your celebrity shot there! This play is so well written. Very tight scripting. This play is so well acted. Transitions are seamless. This play is hilarious! Next stop? New York would not surprise any of us, who came to see it. The staff at The Playhouse is so warm and welcoming. Both young and old are well taken care of. And guess what? I'm buying a subscription! You cannot beat this for local theatre. And I am comparing it to other venues in San Diego. No issues about parking. Not a bad seat in the house. I'm telling you, this play runs till almost the end of the month. Grab any seat available. Go alone if you have to. Don't miss The Recipe. With garlic, gusto and gratitude, Chef Marian San Diego & Carlsbad Foodies

I grew up with great regional theatres in the New York-Philadelphia corridor -- affordable…read moreBroadway-quality productions in more intimate environments. We have the same experience level at the La Jolla Playhouse. The Playhouse is actually three theaters of different sizes, which are perfect for productions ranging from small cast plays to large-scale musicals. We've enjoyed several plays and musicals here. The acoustics are terrific, and the seating comfortable. The Playhouse is on the UCSD campus, and there's designated parking for the Playhouse.

Our son has done two camps and a "rising stars" show at SDMT Academy. If my son could, he'd be at…read moreSDMT Academy every day. I can't say enough good things about it. The level of instruction is top tier with professional training for singing, dance, and acting. The level of fun and comradery is so high that he's come away with friends he still hangs out with a year later. The best part for the kids is the show they put on at the end of the camps or the rising starts production. For the short amount of time they work on the show in the camps (longer for the production), the kids put on an amazing show that blows the audience away. Anyway, it checks all the boxes for me: fun, friends, learning, growth.

From the owner: Welcome to SDMT Academy! We're committed to fostering Broadway-caliber performers through our safe…read moreand encouraging environment. We empower performers of all ages with the skills and training that will give them the poise and confidence to have productive, self-sustaining futures in the arts and beyond. SDMT Academy offers a variety of classes and intensives hosted by working professionals and Broadway alumni to empower, teach, and inspire musical theatre lovers and the San Diego theatre community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SDMT Academy has been providing classes, both In Studio and Online following the CDC and California Department of Health protocols. We plan to continue to safely offer as many classes as possible through this time and into the future!

Amazing dance community. Ms. Barbara ours here heart and soul into this place and you can tell…read more Thank you!

My daughter has danced here for over 10 years. I drive past two other dance studios for my daughter…read moreto dance here. The positive culture that Mrs Barbara has built at this studio is beyond reproach. All of the staff are role models for great dancers and good human beings.

My hula sister and I came by Wednesday night to check out this halau. We were greeted by the girls…read moreand instructor, Auntie Ida, whom advised us to change and follow along... luckily they were just stretching - that's easy ha! After stretches we went into some hula moves (Ka'o, huli, ami, kaholo, etc.) the moves are a little different than the ones we learned at our first halau. Anyways I really enjoyed this class; I love how Auntie Ida instructs and directs the moves. Feel and move with the sound of the beat... 1, 2, 1, 2... Cz ya know I can go off beat in my own little world. Its one helluva workout; I was drippn swagoo. Sorry Chuze Ima have to cancel my membership with ya'll Super excited for Monday night classes--- twerk time! I mean Tahitian!!

I've visited and searched online for a halau that I would enjoy dancing for and I've found it…read more "Kaleo" is a great place to meet people with the same interest as you. (Dancing Tahitian and Hula) I've been dancing with Ida for about 2 months now and I've enjoyed every moment of it. The men and women of Kaleo welcomes you with open arms. At first I was very shy and didn't speak to anyone but after a few classes I've made new friends and enjoy learning the new dances. If you're looking for a halau to just exercise or even to use your talent to participate with Tahiti Fete this is the place to be. We practice twice a week and Ida offers Hot Hula classes too. I've watched them and talk about a work out. On a side note: RAW MANA Fitness is also in this facility. Check them out if you need a personal trainer.

My daughter Raelyn attended here and we simply loved it! Ms Simone was as actually really nice and…read moremade sure my child felt seen and pushed her to her limits and beyond! being a military family going into this school my daughter had to make new friends and although she does well the staff did a great job making her transition smooth! Ms Simone holds the kids to a high standard as well as the parents and as long as your following policy and being prompt you will really enjoy this studio. The performances are beautiful and truly a work of art!

Our daughter Ariana attended San Diego Academy of Ballet from the time she was four until about…read morefive and a half, and her experience there was truly wonderful. Her teacher, Kelsey, was patient, kind, and incredibly attentive, creating a calm and encouraging environment where young children could learn and grow with confidence. Ariana loved her classes and often talked about them at home, practicing movements and expressing genuine excitement about ballet. The teaching style struck a beautiful balance between structure and warmth, helping her build coordination, musicality, and a love for the art without pressure. We had to pause due to welcoming a newborn and a particularly busy season for our family, but we absolutely plan to return once things settle down. San Diego Academy of Ballet left a very positive impression on us, and we would happily recommend it to families looking for thoughtful, high-quality ballet instruction.

Really a GREAT show....this is the 4th year we've enjoyed having Circus Mafia back at the Famous…read moreMallorca Luau. Your group will love their work....so creative and fun. Kona Karl

I Hired Circus Mafia to perform at my new years eve event and Ron and his crew were outstanding. I…read morecould not feel more joy about having a group of people perform for us. Everyone was so nice and respectful.

I babysit two little girls that have been at the school since kindergarten and second grade. I love…read morethis school the girls play piano very well and piano recitals throughout the year and also havelearned to act , dance and sing . Dave had wonderful Halloween video that was thriller from Michael Jackson a country western video on YouTube during Covid they performed Annie and one of them was actually Annie in the play. all of the teachers are wonderful the aftercare staff is patient and kind . I highly recommend this school doesn't matter where you live you can go there they have students that are preschool to high school. The teachers and students are diverse and also from all over the world .

Visiting Creative Performing Media Arts for a musical, I would have never guessed that CPMA was a…read moreMiddle School! After learning that CPMA focuses on an artistic, academic, and engaging, approach to learning, the modern, spacious theater made a lot more sense. With rows of comfortable seats arched around the large stage, I felt as though I was watching an off-Broadway play! Wonderful experience!

My husband found Creative Dance Theatre 3 years ago when we were looking to move to another studio…read moreafter aging out of the current school. I messaged with the owner and office manager and my child was able to attend a class to see if it was good fit. It was. First year they took tap/ballet and a yoga class. Year 2 was tap/ballet and cheer/pop, year 3 is ballet/contemporary and Acro. They have a wide variety of classes, with varying age groups, offered daily at various times, making it easy to find a class to fit your child's age and schedule. Because it is a small studio, it is a more personalized experience. Class sizes are a reasonable amount, the same teachers teach year to year, the owner and office manager are very responsive to emails (my primary way of communication). The school dance "year" follows SDUSD schedule. Starting in August and finishing in May. The yearly recital is held in May and is optional. If your dancer wants to participate they can, but if they prefer not to do they do not have to and their dance "year" ends at the end of the current payment cycle (end of February). In addition to dance classes during the year, they have added dance camps. They host birthday parties and have a summer session if kids want to dance during the summer. Since the summer classes are a shorter length of time it is a great time to try a type of dance that your dancer may not be as sure of. With that said if your child is at an age where they can do 2 different classes with an age range for example ballet/tap 4-6 years old or ballet/tap 6-9 years old if you start in one class and feel like your child would be a better fit in another you can swap. I think it is dependent upon the teacher agreeing. I feel like when we switched to this studio my child did the younger and older class and the teacher is like "they would be fine in either" so we selected the older aged class. The teachers do a great job of teaching a group of kids with varying experiences. They are patient and explain the dance steps and make recommendations or modifications based on the child. The classes are a stretch, warm up, dance and then dismissal. Since this is a non competitive school each child is met where they are and allowed to learn and grow at their own pace. The other thing, I have enjoyed as well as my child is that while there is an "adult" teacher there is also a "student" teacher. These are usually students who are in high school who also dance at the studio. Many of these student teachers have been dancing at CDT since they were the age of my child! Billing switched last year from monthly to 3 payments spread out at enrollment, November and February. If doing the block payments is an issue if you reach out to the owner and office manager they are very reasonable with finding payment terms that work with your family and budget. If you take multiple classes there is a 10% discount. The dress code is dance wear but they are very flexible in what the kids can wear. No pressure to buy from them or a certain studio. For ballet ( my child is not en pointe) I have ordered leotards and ballet shoes on Amazon. I also ordered tap shoes on Amazon, as at this age the size changes quickly. The studio even keeps a supply of shoes at the studio (usually previous dancers shoes in good condition) so if your child forgets them or maybe in between sizes you can "try before you buy." All of the information about the studio, pricing, classes, attire is found on their website. It is easy to communicate with the owner and office manager. If there was a downside I would say that it is not being able to communicate directly with your child's teacher if they might be absent (due to illness). I typically just email the office manager and owner and ask them to pass along the message but there have been some hiccups this year with some information being communicated and needing a response in one class but nothing was communicated in the other class. It was easily resolved by an email to the owner and office manager, and I understand they are busy managing a lot of teachers, kids, parents etc but it is truly the only compliant I can think of. If you live in the area, have a child in the area I highly recommend checking them out!

This studio is a great spot to help kids of all levels become comfortable with dancing! All of the…read morestaff are so welcoming, while providing the students a discipline of learning new skills. Rosie loves going to dance at this studio for the last five years!!!