This studio is a gem! Ms. Vernetta is amazing and she…read moreteaches more than dance. Her students learn listening skills, accountability, rhythm, turn-taking, following instructions, and more. The studio graciously allows children to borrow everything needed to participate (ballet shoes, tap shoes, leotards all in various sizes). Young children receive "ballet bucks" for class participation and doing/bringing back "homework" (a coloring page). She has older students help teach the younger classes. This allows for a much larger teacher/student ratio needed for the "littles" to have a successful class. This strategy also provides older students with leadership skills and practice with asserting themselves and directing others! I am thrilled to have found this sweet little neighborhood studio. PS the music is darling!

Vernetta is a wonderful dance teacher. She is so talented and is able to help every level of…read moreteacher. I came to her studio wanting to learn partner and ballroom dances. She was able to break down the steps for me in bite-sized chunks and in very few lessons I was ready to dance.

When I first move to San Diego, it was in the middle of a pandemic and I only knew a few people in…read moretown. I was ready to get out of my home gym, receive the motivation that only workout classes give me, and make some new friends. I was able to find this and more at Bootique fitness. Jaylin and Sabrina are excellent instructors, kind, caring and fun. Because the classes are outdoor, I feel safe and grateful to get out of the house and gets some fresh air. Yes it can gets muddy but, that is also part of the fun. Being 40+, I was concerned about my physical ability and worried that I would be in class with only young, super fit individuals. There are women of all ages and at all levels of physical ability in class, so there is no need to worry. I do feel like I found my tribe. I highly recommend you give Bootique Fitness a try. You'll be glad you did.

I found Bootique a year ago when I was looking to make a change. I had tried so many other fitness…read moreprograms and gyms in the past but would always get intimidated and give up after a month. In the past year with the help of Bootique, I've increased my strength and lost 35 lbs. I genuinely look forward to the classes because they're always different and I get to spend time with an incredible group of women. Everyone is so welcoming and any exercise can be adapted to match your fitness level. Outside of the classes​, Jaylin hosts meetings to help you meet your fitness and health goals. These meetings were pivotal for me in my wellness journey and helped me meet my goals. If you've struggled with consistency and finding a welcoming fitness community I highly recommend Bootique!

Couldn't have been more pleased with our classes. We procrastinated (I know, lol) on learning a…read morefirst dance for our wedding, and with just less than 1.5 months to go until the big day, it's safe to say we needed help. Katie did a great job in helping us book our "emergency" dance sessions and really listened to what we wanted out of a first dance. She gave us great advice, tips and made us really look like we knew what we were doing. Couldn't recommend this service enough!

Choosing The First Dance Place was EASILY one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! When…read morewe came to Katie, we had a very ambitious song and a couple home practice sessions under our belt, all of which amounted to a do-si-do and a loose hope that *maybe* our dance would turn out okay. (Spoiler: without Katie, this never would have been possible!) Katie excitedly took all of our ideas and broke down seemingly complicated dance patterns into an easily digestible format that we could practice and repeat! We learned dips, spins, and found ourselves laughing and having so much fun with each and every class. The sessions quickly turned into date nights and we both agreed that our classes and home practice sessions were the most fun and rewarding part of the wedding planning process! Fast forward to the big day, and we NAILED IT! We had practiced in our venue during rehearsal and thanks to Katie's planning and cue tips during our classes, we were easily able to repeat all the right moves and orient ourselves in the venue. We had only told a select few friends and family that we had been taking dance classes, so when the moment for our first dance arrived - everyone erupted in cheers and IT WAS A BLAST. Katie anticipated that all our guests would clap along to the beat and when they did - I remember just laughing and smiling all through our dance. We ended our first dance on a high (obviously), but also found ourselves so easily dancing and falling into patterns with each other on the dance floor that we hadn't found previously. It only took those 8 sessions with Katie and we found a confidence and ease on the dance floor that will always stick with us and grow. This is a memory that we will hold forever. Katie is the kindest and most easy going human being and will make you feel that you're capable of anything (and any dance)! We'll continue to dance to our song for many years to come and we will always think fondly of Katie and TFDP every time we do. If you're even remotely on the fence about booking these dance classes, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DO IT! Take an introductory class and go from there, I guarantee it will be an easy yes and a memory that you'll have forever.

Watching A Midsummer Night's Dream & Four Seasons was a wonderful reminder of what makes Golden…read moreState Ballet Academy so special. In addition to being blown away by Four Seasons, seeing students share the stage with professional dancers in MND added an extra sense of magic to an already beautiful production. As a parent of two academy dancers entering our third year, I was proud to see the confidence, discipline, and joy displayed by students throughout the performance. Bravo to the students, faculty, and company on a memorable performance.

Both of my daughters along with several of their friends danced in The Nutcracker last year and it…read morewas truly an amazing experience for them and all of us moms! The production was beautiful, the costumes were stunning, and the instructors created such a supportive and inspiring environment. It was not just about learning choreography; the girls built confidence, discipline, and friendships that will last far beyond the stage. My older daughter loved it so much that she went on to take their Summer Intensive classes for all four weeks and she absolutely thrived. She came out a stronger, more poised dancer with an even deeper love for ballet, putting her other activities to the side. We have now enrolled in the academy, and she could not wait to get there yesterday getting dressed three hours early. We are so grateful for the dedication and passion the GSBA team pours into every detail. Highly recommend!

Right after Covid, I needed to get out and do something. One of those somethings was west coast…read moreswing dancing. I found Liza and staerted taking her class. And wow! so fun! Going on 3 years in the class! Its not just about learning the moves (which is super important) but how to listen to the music and dance to that. Discovering musicality has been the key to my joy in this class. That, and the super awesome people that come to class, who are now lifelong friends! We dance, we learn, we laugh (a lot), and find the delight of West Coast Swing dancing! If you are looking for a place to not just learn to dance, but find connection, try out our class. #westcoastswing

Had such a fun amazing experience dancing at this studio and learning our first dance for our…read morewedding. We were stressed because we only had a few weeks left before our wedding, but they were able to make it work. Liza and mark are amazing choreographers that taught us our full 2 minute dance in 4 sessions. They listened to our song the first day we went in and were able to choreograph 45 seconds on our first lesson off the top of their heads. It's nice having both Liza and Mark there to show us how to do the coupley moves and bounce ideas off each other. They were great at breaking down the dance into easy to digest steps. We are so happy with how our dance turned out. I like that they come up with the entire dance for you but that they are also very open to your ideas too, for example we saw some cute moves on tiktok that they were able to incorporate into our dance. Highly recommend.

Let me preface this review with this:…read more - It was hot. There was no shade. I was wilting. - I was hungry. We didn't have time to pick up food and make it to the show on time. Ok. So, it was moderately cute. My 6 yr. old was fascinated. She loved seeing kids performing different acts. My 3 yr. old just looked hot & tired, and not very interested in the show - even after we broke down & bought her a snow cone. It was easy to get up with her a bunch, and the grassy area up front for people to sit was a nice touch. It was supposed to be a 2 hr. show. We left at intermission, an hour into the show. I thought an hour was plenty. My oldest wanted to stay for the whole thing, so I guess that says a lot. I feel guilty giving it anything less than a glowing review, since it's a performance of kids. But I guess I want other parents to know that perhaps it's not the best show for the 3 & under set. If you want to show your (older) child that children do have important & positive impacts upon society, it'd be a good pick. What to bring: - blanket to sit on. - snacks. - umbrella of some sort, hat, sunscreen.

My friends and I went to see the Fern Street Circus last night and they were so fun! It's all…read moreacrobatics, gymnastics, and dancing, and it was a blast to watch, especially since I can barely do a somersault, and they all have a sense of humor. They perform in Balboa Park at Park Blvd & President's Way, and there's a ton of parking nearby. Bring a blanket - it gets chilly! Also - cash only, and $14 a person, and all the money goes back to the after school programs they do for kids. I would definitely go again!

Great music, great fun and would love to go see them again!…read more www.80zallstars.com These guys would make a super-fun corporate event.

Great band, great showman and great music. What more can you ask for?????? Super fun and full of…read moreenergy.

Recently hosted a child's birthday party here, and I can't say enough about how seamless and joyful…read morethe entire experience was. From the moment we arrived, the staff had everything perfectly set up--decorations, music, and activities were all thoughtfully curated to keep the kids engaged and energized. Phenomenal instructor, warm, professional, and incredibly skilled at managing a lively group of little dancers. Definitely struck the perfect balance between structure and fun, guiding the kids through dance games, mini routines, and free movement that had everyone smiling from ear to ear. Five Star Birthday Party Experience !!! What really stood out was the studio's attention to detail. Prior to the birthday date, the studio's intake form and process made pre-planning seamless, we had to do nothing but show up. For the kiddos, Transitions between activities were smooth, the space was clean and safe, and the team handled everything--from setup to cleanup--with grace and efficiency. As a parent, it was a relief to simply enjoy the celebration without worrying about logistics.

I do dance here and it is amazing we learned so much as (Dance steps,new moves every day) and get…read moreto have lots of performances! instructors are amazing and nice! If you are looking for a studio come and check out Rap A Tap center for the arts!