I've been dancing with Pam for years now and it's always proven to be a one-of-a-kind experience…read more It can be hard to find adult dance classes at the best of times, but Pam's class is easily approachable for both beginning and experienced dancers alike. The choreography is original and generally designed with the goal of being accessible while pulling you out of your comfort zone. What's also great about DT overall is that the dance styles themselves are also highly varied. Even though we are dancing to relatively popular music, over the years we have danced Broadway, Jazz, Hip Hop, Salsa, and a whole bunch of other mixed and blends that I can't even remember anymore. Drop in, dance for an hour, bring a friend. Give it a while, and you may find yourself even wanting to do a stage performance at Cherry Festival =)

Dance Therapy has been such a fun, refreshing and joyous experience! The choreography is on point…read more- Pam is such a gifted choreographer! She creates dances that are interesting, enjoyable and invite participants to grow regardless of their past dance experience. Everyone is so kind & welcoming - definitely a great place to live into your dancing dreams!

This was a very good museum to find in Downtown San Leandro!!…read more I came in here while I was at the San Leandro Cherry Festival, and it was free to enter. This museum tells the history of San Leandro, with murals, exhibits, and photographs!! There's also an exhibit about redlining and housing discrimination in the city and the effects it has had on people! A small, but very informative museum!!!

I love still finding hidden gems in my hometown 18 years later and the community theater at the…read moreMuseum/Auditorium right next door to the Casa Peralta is my latest find. Two years ago, I wrote a blog post comparing movie theater to live theater - http://aroundthebayandaway.blogspot.com/2016/05/live-theater-vs-movie-theater.html discovering that live theater especially community theaters can be a much better value than going to the movies. With my introduction to the SL Player's performance of Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, I cannot wait to return to see what mystery they have in store for us next season. Since this is a community theater with a limited budget, chairs are just stackable chairs put out for the performance but once you are immersed in the storyline unfolding before you, you won't even care.

I purchased tickets to see a magician/mentalist here and also invited friends who also bought their…read moretickets. The shows were canceled without any notification other than a sign on the door that said that all shows were canceled (Friday and Saturday). We bought tickets for Saturday and the sign was posted for the Friday show. I had folks driving in from Santa Cruz to attend and they were pissed. Checked their website and socials - no notice or announcement. In fact there were posts still promoting the event with a link to buy tickets. We hung outside to figure out alternative plans and saw a ton of people show up who also had no idea that the show was canceled so it wasn't just us. I get that it's a community-led theater but they could at least update us on their socials and website. We were all looking forward to the show because magic shows like this aren't frequent and we wanted to support the theatre. We tried calling the office and got no response. I called about 2 hours after the show was supposed to happen and got someone who was very nice. I was able to get a refund after opting out of the rescheduled show. When I said that I'd rather get a refund because who knows if the rescheduled show will be canceled, the person on the phone kind of chuckled in agreement. I don't plan on purchasing anything here or recommending shows here again.

My first introduction to this theater was a few years back when Tickets Bay Area had a free ticket…read morepromotion to check out a theater we have never been to and I was lucky enough to get a pair of tickets here. So when I was looking for a play outside of SF this year, I immediately thought of this beautiful and intimate community theater that is only about 15 minutes away from us. It sits about 100 people and is on a first come first served basis. The only issue I had was they almost gave our seats away since we were running 5 minutes late even though we already paid months ago which there was no mention of on the reservation itself. Hopefully that would be something they could avoid doing in the future if it has already been prepaid but luckily, there were still 2 seats left and we were able to catch the play which was Agatha Christie's Unexpected Guest. Very well acted, keeps you guessing until the very end, and the actors even greet you on the way out. Looking forward to seeing another play here soon.

Conservatory of Classical Ballet is going strong, and we highly recommend it for kids to adults!…read more Dance is a great way to help expand the brain: remembering steps, and the order in the dances, as well as physical benefits. The teachers are professional dancers themselves, but enjoy teaching and choreographing. Ms. Ann danced with Peninsula and Oakland Ballet companies, and taught there also, before opening her own ballet school. There are two shows a year, December Nutcracker and Spring Show. The Nutcracker production is amazing with both Acts staged with a large cast! Thank you to Ms. Ann and her cadre of outstanding teachers! Ms Fran.

I have been dancing at this studio on and off for 15 years in their adult classes, and I now get to…read morejoyfully take classes alongside my teenage ballet dancer. I have also danced as an adult at half a dozen other studios here in the Bay Area. Conservatory of Classical Ballet is a truly exceptional studio for children and adults alike to learn and practice the art of dance. The quality of instruction, the standard of the curriculum, the inclusiveness, and the kind atmosphere are unmatched. CCB produces professional level dancers, and also gently nudges the most entry level students into the fold of poise and grace that result from consistent classes, not to mention the strength and agility you can't help but develop. Adults and children alike will find a home in the classes here. Their welcoming and patient energy makes nervous beginner dancers feel at home, while their more advanced classes are challenging and productive for even professional dancers. They also offer Pilates classes, Ms. Sarah who teaches it is fab. Ms. Ann and her crew of wonderful teachers are a gift to the community of Bay Area dancers.

I came here last night to see The Maltese Falcon (based on the book by the excellent Dashiell…read moreHammett). I had no idea how popular this would be! There was barely an empty seat. The mixed aged crowd was really into the whole experience which included the organ playing, wheel spin for prizes from local businesses, and fun cartoons and old movie previews. It was a fun, unique way to spend an evening.

We had the pleasure of taking in Ms. Jill Scott! She put on an excellent show. From start to…read morefinish, we got our money's worth. The acoustics were on point, band was in sync & the background vocalists were in tune. All Jill had to do was open up and sang! And did!!! I didn't like people standing up blocking views. It almost ruined the show. Nothing wrong w/enjoying yourself but be respectful/mindful to everyone around you. There were no phones or smart glasses allowed. I get it but I think it's overkill to a certain degree. If you say no phones, stand on it at the start of the show & just escort people out that don't comply. The refreshment prices were ridiculous! I paid almost $60 for two cocktails, a can of water & a box of candy. Lesson learned, if you know what I mean... We had a blast & blew some cash... #GoSee

There are so many reasons I love this place for my girls, but the biggest one is how comfortable…read morethe teachers make my children feel when they dance. I've got a kiddo with major anxiety, who loves to dance. Her first few classes were spent crying in the corner. The teachers were AMAZING and went at her pace, didn't pressure her, and didn't give up on her! Now she runs into the studio with joy everytime it's dance day. Other reasons I Love B'Dazzled: Super fun classes Affordable My kids learn and excel without feeling pressure to be perfect Professional set up with shows, costumes, performances etc! The teachers and staff are the best around!

I love dancing at B*Dazzled! It is such a warm-friendly feeling when I'm with everybody. We are…read moresuch a tight group yet super inviting! The teachers are amazing and loving.I have danced here for twelve years and it's became my second home. I couldn't imagine dancing at a better studio.

First time ever to the BAL Theatre and after 45 years in Fremont never knew it existed. Went to see…read moreMatt Stone, an Elvis Tribute artist who gave an excellent performance along with his backup band. Every seat is a great seat given the seat versus stage layout. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Venue has been updated but still holds an 'old school charm' making for an enjoyable vibe. Prices are very affordable given the Bay Area and the quality of the tribute entertainers and their bands. Highly recommended and will be going back given the value for price, but most importantly the quality of booked entertainment and the cool vibe of this venue. Will post on YouTube video of Matt Stone. Would love to see him again. Many thanks to the BAL Theatre & staff!

I used to go to this theater when I was a kid. I had very fond memories of it, but I assumed that…read moreit had been remodeled and modernized so I never thought much about it. About 40 years went by and I saw that a Led Zeppelin tribute band, Led Zepagain, was playing there so got a ticket. I was delighted to see that the theater has been completely restored and looks exactly like it did back in its glory days. It's really beautiful, and I so appreciated that it had not been made to look like a cookie cutter theater. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The margaritas were really good! Theater was clean and looked spectacular. We had fun!

DC Dance Center is truly a gem in the community. The owner beautiful owner Ms.Tiana is always…read moresmiling--you can feel how much she genuinely loves dance, the kids, and the families she serves. The teachers and staff are all so kind and welcoming, and my kids love it. What I appreciate most is that it's a safe, supportive space where kids can really be themselves. It's not just about dance, it's about confidence, expression, and learning to feel good in their bodies. I take my two boys (3 and 5), and I love that this is a space where dance is for everyone. Watching them be silly, expressive, and make friends has been so sweet. You can tell this place is rooted in real community care. I highly recommend it.

Such a great experience for my daughter and watching her grow with DC dance family amazing…read more Thank you Ms Tiana for all you do We appreciate your efforts making them to become a great dancers