My daughter attended the school for more than 5 years and has found Mr. Wu's lessons have stuck…read morewith her for 20+ years.

I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. Min Hai Wu's tailored ballet lessons are restoring my…read morestrength, and improving my balance and flexibility. It's amazing! Mr. Wu, an alumnus of San Francisco Ballet, is highly regarded for teaching young students. I only recently learned he teaches adults as well--mostly Sundays, and mostly private or semi-private. Whether you're a former ballet dancer, or just want a gentle introduction to ballet, I can highly recommend him.

The Pros to this studio is that the teacher we had was very good and the studio makes an effort to…read moreput on a really nice end of the year performance. The kids feel proud of their accomplishment. For me, however, this is overshadowed by the very strict policies. You pay for the entire year up front, so you want to make sure your kid will want to do the entire year. The first year we went here, this worked out OK. However, the second year my 7 yr old was not enjoying the class at all--to the point she would leave the class early crying. We were a couple months in at this point (but before winter break or the beginning of performance dance practices). We were told that we could leave the class but would not be entitled to any refund of the tuition (more than half the year at that point). We were also not allowed to try out another class to see if we could find one my child would like better. I felt this was extraordinarily rigid for a 7 year old. To not even work with a family to try and find a better fit in dance class says to me they are not concerned with the dancer's experience. Our only options were to eat the half year tuition, or force our child to continue a class she really did not like. Perhaps this policy is OK for older kids who know what activities they like, but for younger children I find it inappropriate. Parents should also be aware that the kids are required to wear specific clothing to all practices, so there is an additional cost as you need to order specific dance leotards, tights, shoes, etc.

I have friends whose children take classes here so I have gone to the annual recital at the Herbst…read moreTheater...3 times! We always enjoy their recitals. This year (2011) the theme was "Around the World." The 90 minute show had 33 numbers running 3 minutes or less. The teachers always do a great job of teaching, creating the choreography, selecting the beautiful costumes, & letting the kids shine. Each year the best performances vary. 3 years ago, 3 young men tap dancers were just phenomenal. This year the ballet & modern/contemporary numbers were my favorites. A tall angular young man was especially wonderful to watch...smooth, graceful, strong, rhythmic...better than many professionals I have seen! I am often surprised by the abilities of children who do not have traditional willowy dancer shapes. This year the bigger girls really excelled in the modern & ballet numbers. Their technique, movement, & energy were a pleasure to watch. The younger children are a treat. They often miss something & their reactions are so cute & funny. This year when another dancer stood on her spot on the stage 1 little girl gently pushed the other toward her proper spot, pointed, & mouthed..."you go there!" The price was reasonable...Less than $30 for middle range seats. Much less than what we last paid for a seat at the opera.

We had a very wonderful experience at Sunset Academy of Dance. Our 6 year old daughter enjoyed tap…read moreand jazz. After the initial shyness wore off (5min) our daughter was smiling and having fun. Instructors and other kids were very friendly. We'll be back and hoping this is a coordination and confidence builder.

Sunset Academy of Dance wholly nurtures students of all ages + abilities with a professional,…read morepersonalized approach that develops the dancer's innate creative talent + stretches their physical strength. A Sunset District gem for over 30-years, the tiny space operates formidably under the tireless, talented + experienced Lisa Brown; owner-teacher, dancer, bosslady-"den mom". Lisa is also an educator at a SF private school, + brings to the table a genuine appreciation of youth & deep well of knowledge on how to connect + nurture individuals. Many talented alum of Sunset Academy now dance professionally, some teach dance at the academy, all bring forth the best in students with an easy-going but exacting style. The elevated expectations for achieving goals is on par with the high level of support given students. From toddlers in tu-tus to grown folks getting jiggy, the team takes good care to meet people where they are, celebrate diversity + share the expertise...all in a home-away-from-home environ. The moves mighty, the beats bangin but the studio goes beyond basics to strengthen community by providing a sense of belonging to young creatives in an inclusive, honest studio space, while taking time to celebrate academic success. From Hip-Hop to traditional, tap + beyond, the studio performs competitively on a national scale but also provides low-key, fun offerings for soccer moms to twerk some. For three seasons, Sunset Academy of Dance has brought joy, challenges + support during tough times to our teenager + countless others... the June show is an AWESOME end-of-season HOORAY. Thanks Sunset Academy of Dance for being so good in the hood.

I have a 6 year old who has been here since she was 4 and LOVES it here. Even with class and…read moreNutcracker rehearsals for multiple hours, she still loves being there and being with the instructors and other dancers. It's her favorite day when she gets to go to ballet class. We have found the instructors kind, caring, and willing to work with the younger kids. Ms Jess is amazing and my daughter absolutely adores her. Ms Kellie has been great in responding to any issues (my daughter fractured her clavicle this year and they worked around it with us). We are so thrilled that we found this place and look forward to continuing her ballet journey with them.

Lack of supervision. Not all teachers are certified. Some are taught by students…read more DO NOT SEND if your child its under 6 years old. They are not watching the students that they are expecting all children can be independent.

Had a great time watching an underground hip hop show here. I loved the stickers all over the walls…read moreand the general feel of the whole space.

Hone Hive is the stomping ground of some of the most talent people I have ever seen. Never a bad…read moretime when in the presence of so many talented people. It gets addicting just looking at all the different stickers from the people who have performed at the Hive. Always a good time and vibe.

Ashe is the best teacher I've ever had, in circus, aerial , fitness,…read more and all over health and wellness. She has been my private teacher for five years now, and I'm finally writing a review. She is so knowledgeable about the body, the skeleton, the muscles, it's like medical school in the best way! I have gained so much strength, flexibility, and just wonderful enjoyment from her amazing lessons. There is no better private teacher for me!

It is one of the professional circus education in USA, the circus education starts from 30 years…read moreago, two founders are from the most professional and experienced circus background, one of the founders from China, his name is Luyi, he brought Chinese traditional acrobatics training and teaching style to USA, it is good choice for people to start and experience circus education and life at Circus Center.

My best friend hired Boswick to perform at her daughter's 3rd birthday party at Dolores Park, and…read morehe was fantastic! First, Boswick is a true professional. It was a very hot day, and all the kids were originally seated facing the sun, before starting his show, he had the parents turn the children around so they wouldn't be staring into the sunlight. That spoke volumes about his experience. Boswick had so many tricks up his sleeve and kept the kids engaged and laughing throughout. The birthday girl (as is perfectly appropriate for her age!) wandered off midway through, but the older kids were totally captivated the entire time. When the balloon-making began, she came right back, a perfect ending to the performance. Even the adults were entertained! Boswick effortlessly switches between engaging 3-year-olds, 7-year-olds, and adults alike with his humor and charm. As a teacher, I really appreciated his ability to manage a crowd and keep everyone entertained. Other nearby parties had a jump house and a traveling petting zoo with a runaway turtle, but Boswick was by far the highlight of the park. Overall, we were impressed. I would recommend Boswick for any kids' event.

Me and my daughter saw his show last year when he was preforming at the millbrae rotary event near…read moreHalloween. He was so awesome with his ballon twisting and his show. I ever seen my 5 years old laugh so hard. To the point tears came out from her eyes. Since then I want to bring her to more shows , unfortunately it's any for public unless I hire someone privately, which I'm planning to do for my daughter upcoming birthday in July. Thanks for the awesome show last year!!

Cute indie theatre. Went for a family movie on Saturday mornings at 10am. They were already playing…read morea short related to the film when we got there at 9:55am. Neighborhood parking might be a little rough if it is a popular showing. Definitely worth going.

Years ago, I went to this theater to watch "Mifune: The Last Samurai"…read more ( Mifune Toshiro's documentary). Today I went back to watch "3 Women". I really liked the movie :) Great pick! Inside was remodeled looked beautiful. They got a little cute record store inside now:) bathroom was clean, too:) I'll definitely go back:)

The SF Civic Music Association offers free concert performances by musicians of various skill…read morelevels for the community to come together, enjoy, and appreciate. Three different ensembles perform at various locations throughout the year: the SF Civic Symphony, Mozart to Mendelssohn (M2M), and Civic Strings. This rating and review is more for the organization rather than a single ensemble. But we had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful talents of the M2M group this past Sunday, Classical Classics (Mozart's Symphony #40 and Beethoven's Symphony #5) at Herbst Theatre inside the War Memorial Veterans building. Such powerful music, the beautiful sounds on a wide range of instruments including the violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, and kettledrums. Music director and conductor for this ensemble (the association's second full orchestra) is John Kendall Bailey. I love what the association does for both musicians and the community, and with the amazing performance by M2M this past weekend (playing incredible masterpieces by two classical music greats), I have no doubt that the SF Civic Symphony and Civic Strings are impressive with what they do as well.

I recently had the opportunity to see the Civic Symphony when they performed their Fall concert at…read morethe Elks Lodge. NOTE: This is not the SF Symphony, these guys are a non-profit! WOW - standing room only! (Did I mention their concerts are FREE?) The acoustics of the room were terrific and the head conductor did a great job introducing each piece they performed. The final piece was perfect for the time of year: "Night on Bald Mountain". Fun! I was surprised how much I really enjoyed this and was impressed by the fact that these guys do it for the love of music - not for the money (they are a non-profit).

All the pastries I tried were delicious, and I'd definitely order again if I'm in the area. I…read moreappreciate that you can place a pre-order for pickup, which helps ensure the items I want to try aren't out of stock. My only wish would be more photos of the actual pastries on the menu. Since their menu slightly changes every week, it would be nice to see what the item you're ordering looks like! I got the Lemon Tartlette, Blueberry Lemon Financier, Strawberry Tartlette, and Gougeres, and everything was good! Would 100% order the tartlettes again, but the other items were ok for the 1 time. I will definitely have to come back to try some other items.

You will not be disappointed! I went with a friend yesterday after hiking the Lands End Trail and…read moreit was the perfect treat! My favorite was the apple and salted caramel danish (?). The salted caramel was DIVINE-- very butter and the burnt sugar taste was well balanced by the richness of the cream and butter. My friend's favorite was the plum tart for its slight tartness. The only bummer is that not all the goodies are available all the time. After they're open and sold out of the first round of pastries, they get refilled, however it's on chance as to what comes out. We were there at 11;20am and a few rounds of the more popular goodies were already "sold out."