I was lucky enough to see AscenDance Project in Union Square as part of the San Francisco…read moreInternational Arts Festival and was amazed. The show opened with two acts in a cube, which were fairly comical, especially a section involving swimming gear, performed to Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz. This portion was a great insight into the group's philosophy and attitude towards the performance. The rest of the program utilized the purpose-built climbing wall, which served as one of the coolest, most original stages I've ever seen. The dancers performed several different pieces, rotating through the group. The Isabel von Rittberg's choreography flowed beautifully, and was executed perfectly. My favorite performers were von Rittberg, Ryan Gaunt, and Sadie Landram. The dancers were as poignant and graceful as they were strong and steady. The vignettes provide commentary on the rhythms which dictate our lives. Each piece communicates different emotions, feelings, and situations, from a love story to individuals scaling the same high cliff face. My favorite pieces were "My Heart grew wings beneath Desert Skies", "Levitate", and "Heart-Core". I highly recommend that you take advantage of ANY opportunity to see this group. An incredible and moving performance!

After a random chat with a stranger at Tully's Coffee shop in downtown Berkeley and dinner at Sushi…read moreKo, a group of us went over to the Ashby Stage, conveniently located next to Ashby Bart, to watch Ascendance Project's opening home season show. The Ascendance Project is a group of seven dancers who challenge their choreography on vertical walls without the use of ropes! WHAT!!! Talk about taking dance to a whole new level. You know you've got talent when you can dance on vertical walls, have in-sync coordination and hold horizontal body positions off the wall. At one time I was reminded of lizards crawling under the desert rocks. The graceful acts even had dancers performing upside down in positions I'd never thought possible. The lighting effects created dancing shadows which at times accentuated the dancers in the act. It was beyond any dance performance I've seen. Never seen a show like this? Don't worry, they have more shows to inspire you to hit the gym. And if you miss their home season performance during March 6 to the 14th, then you can consider challenging yourself in one of their classes. It might come in handy if you ever decide to go rock climbing.

Mountain Kids is absolutely amazing! The coaches are dedicated and fun. If anyone says that the…read morepeople there don't care, they are 100% lying. I love Mountain kids also because they do so much work for non profit organizations. Everyone has fun every time. They choose to focus on how successful you think you are more than what others think, and uplift everybody in an instant!

We have been coming to Mtn Kids since my 8 year old son was 1. When he…read morewas small we always enjoyed the open gym playtime. Since then we've taken dance and gymnastics classes which my daughter has really enjoyed. Both kids LOVE kids night out-- they always want to attend and hate to leave when it is over. This year my son tried the summer camp for the first time and had a blast-- I was impressed by the variety of activities and trips offered at camp. With everything at Mtn Kids the instructors/leaders make all the difference. Mtn. Kids also stands out to our family because of the fundraising they do for non-profit organizations with the annual auction and the generous support of local preschools and other organizations. Mtn. Kids feels like a good friend and a real community asset. Oh! I almost forgot about birthday parties we've done that too-- fun, easy, and a good value for the price.

We are very happy we found this dance center for our son, who wanted to try breakdancing. He has so…read moremuch fun in the class! I love that he's getting great winter indoor exercise and learning something new, and working towards the goal of a big performance. The communication from leadership is great. It's all very organized. Can't wait to try more classes!

We've been attending classes at Elevate for some time now. My girls are always happy after every…read moreclass and walk out with smiles on their faces. Every teacher they have worked with has been excellent! Communication is absolutely excellent and we have experienced nothing but kindness from everyone that works at Elevate. We have done the rec center classes before and that was fine, but the professionalism and quality you get from Elevate can't be matched. Especially with their recitals! It is a full production, in a beautiful venue and really showcases all the dancers have been working so hard on! My girls love the big shows every year and as long as my girls want to continue dancing we will continue to take them to Elevate.

My daughter moved from another studio to Danse Etoile, and the level of attention received and…read morestrength she has achieved is incredible. Marie places a huge emphasis on developing a strong core and truly cares about the health and well being of every dancer. The shows are so beautifully presented with professional level choreography, lighting and wonderful music. I am moved to tears watching the shows due to the beauty of the dancing coupled with the unique and varied music. Of course there are a lot of laughs to be had since humor is often incorporated depending on the show. Danse Etoile shows are truly artistic beautiful works. I highly recommend the experience.

Danse Etoile Ballet is a special place where classes are based in ballet techniques and training is…read morevery individualized. You will find the best pointe training as the dancers are conditioned to have solid control, flexibility, strength, and artistry to perform on pointe. The shows that Danse Etoile puts on are incredible! The choreography is simply amazing and encompasses classical to modern dance styles. The artistic direction is unparalleled for a relatively small studio and company of dancers, and the dancers are very professional for their age. Come try a class and you will see the difference.

Feel the Beat is an incredible non-profit with a mission of making music and dance accessible to…read moreeveryone. As a former music industry executive, I heard about their work when I moved to Denver and as I learned more I fell in love with the entire concept and inclusivity that they pursue, and knew that I had to get involved through volunteering. I am continuously impressed with the passion that Jari and Julia bring to the business daily. These women are true leaders in every sense of the word, and they lead with equal parts strength and compassion. I am honored to be a small part of their journey, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for Feel the Beat.

Feel the Beat is an awesome place for yoga in ASL. Comfortable environment, great instructor,…read morereasonable prices.