Excellent adult ballet instruction, welcoming community and great classes for kids!…read moreThe ballet company has inspiring and gorgeous performances by talented and skilled dancers. Students from their ballet classes go on to become professionals. I often see local dance teachers dropping into the classes for their own enjoyment. I've loved this place for years!

Greg Amato is an amazing teacher. Even though I started ballet at an older age he doesn't judge us…read moreand I love the way he guide us throughout the 1.5 hour Beg/Int Ballet class. He has a lot of knowledge to offer and has years of experience. Since I've never taken ballet as a child, I appreciate his pointers and give me a better understanding of the ballet technique. He is very competent at his job and you can tell he enjoys it, he also has a sense of humor and makes learning fun. The students are all friendly and various ages. Overall Greg is an amazing teacher and welcomes everyone to his class.

Spindrift is Great! Our daughters have been there for 9 years!…read moreThey love it all. They have taken many classes including Acting, Dancing, Guitar, Piano and Singing. They have performed every year in various shows which continually challenge them and make them feel accomplished. They have met many friends there. The organization is run very well and all of the instructors are Top Notch! The experiences our girls have gotten from Spindrift are priceless!

We love Spindrift! All three of my girls have been enrolled in dance classes here at some point…read more Everything From preschool ballet to joining the Spindrift Dance company. Guitar and piano lessons to attending productions at the community theater. It has and continues to be a great experience. Pacifica is very lucky to have this gem in our community.

There are many great things to say about Peninsula Girls Chorus. They cover a well rounded,…read moreinternational and uplifting repertoire of music, and have a decades-long history as a Peninsula institution. The program is very well run and all of the staff are highly competent and dedicated. They also do a great job teaching music theory. What is most special about PGC though is that it is a family for the girls over multiple years. Many of the girls literally grow up within the chorus. When I see the senior girls graduate every year, it is a true celebration of sisterhood. I would recommend the PGC to anyone looking for a supportive and fun community of vocal music for their child.

Well, it has been a few years now, and I wanted to update my review for some of you, if you are…read moreconsidering having your daughter sing with the peninsula girls chorus. My daughter started in repertoire for two years, then Allegra, and now Brava. I could not be happier with her progress, not only as a musician, but as a young woman of character. She's had an opportunity to develop as a soloist, and to develop her range from soprano through alto and I appreciated how her current teacher, Mr Skaff, challenges her to push herself. She was getting quite comfortable singing melodies as a soprano, and now has to sing harmony parts as an alto which I can imagine is challenging if you are new to it. I love hearing about her class sessions and the things she learns. I feel so grateful to the chorus for hanging on through a tough three years now of COVID. Unfortunately, my daughter had to miss some time in chorus because as a nurse working in the hospital, COVID was the nightmare we prayed would never happen but did. I was overwhelmed and so was my family. I am so thankful to the director Karyn Silva for giving us a leave of absence during that time so I could be there for the patients and the staff in the midst of that crisis and not stress about pushing my daughter on zoom. I will be ever grateful for their compassion and support. They welcomed my daughter back with open arms and never hesitate to let me know if she needs to improve or work on something. The musicianship books that the students work on train them thoroughly to read and understand music. I am truly pleased about that as there is an audio component and books do get checked and reviewed regularly by staff. The other wonderful thing is that they do have a uniform exchange so you can keep on exchanging a uniform in a different size as your singer moves up in sizes. I must say I have greatly appreciated that especially in these tight economic conditions. All I've had to worry about is some tights and the occasional black dress shoes. That truly cuts costs down for me. it also makes me feel like we're doing something good for the environment because these clothes do get gently used for a very long time, not just discarded. If you're wondering whether this is the right place for your daughter, come attend the end of year concert. It is a wonderful time to see, and hear what the graduating girls are planning, what universities and careers they're moving on to pursue, and you will be able to envision your own daughter and see if this is where you want her to be. This is what I did, and I knew right then and there that is exactly what I wanted my daughter to look and how to comport herself. Every year I marvel at the lovely girls that move forward, whose voices and talents give me chills, how they keep themselves neatly groomed, respectful of the dress code, respectful of the audience and their choirmasters. Thank you so much PGC!!

Great and affordable program open to all skill and fitness levels! We love it and are willing to…read morecommute weekly for it. The yearly Nutcracker performance is a highlight for us!

I attended ballet classes for 15 years under the instruction of Maria Spremich. This is NOT your…read moreaverage City-run recreation dance class. Formerly a professional dancer with the Lines Ballet Company and instructor for the San Francisco Conservatory Ballet, Maria has created a comprehensive training program that not only develops dance skills, but also impacts individuals' lives. A lot of kids sign up for only 1 or 2 sessions, but many of the young people end up attending for most of their walking life (my term for starting dance classes as soon as one is able to walk). This is due to the community that has been created. The program consists of a weekly class schedule, as well as two opportunities per year to perform at the beautiful El Camino High School Theater. I have many fond memories of preparing for shows by getting into our beautiful costumes, doing our hair and makeup (the one time we got to wear makeup and be like the big kids!), and waiting with great anticipation to go out and give the audience a show! After recently observing the shows from the other side, I can say that I am impressed by the level of the kids' professionalism throughout the entire show. Besides ballet skills, Maria teaches discipline, passion, and expression: DISCIPLINE: ----------------- The way the classes are structured, beginner students start with a weekly ballet class to learn the basics and become more familiar with warmups, technique, and combinations (short sets of choreography designed to improve technique). Intermediate students need to attend 1-2 times per week, and once they move up to the advanced level, must attend 3 classes a week. Two of those classes are spent building technique and strengthening the muscles, while the 3rd class is reserved for pointe work. I strongly believe that having such a rigorous schedule increased my time management skills, as I learned to manage homework and other activities around my ballet schedule. Also, Maria was patient yet held high expectations of all her students, which motivated us to be more committed to our study of ballet. PASSION: -------------- I definitely acquired my passion for dance (and performing in general) by learning from Maria. It is apparent from the way she dances and teaches that she loves what she does, and is therefore very effective in sharing that love with her students. To this day I can't live without some dance in my life. I learned to enjoy teaching kids based on how Maria taught us. Not only am I a stage performer in Broadway musicals, but I also choreograph/direct children's musicals. I attribute my skills as an effective choreographer to my strong foundation in ballet as well as to having such a wonderful and patient teacher. EXPRESSION: -------------------- I was an awkward kid and even more awkward teenager. And I mean REALLY awkward! Ballet classes enabled me to get past myself and be more comfortable with who I am. Dance is a wonderful outlet for anyone, but a structured class where I had a safe community to express myself was critical to my development as a person. TIP: This is a hidden bonus gem within the City of SSF. The classes are very reasonably priced, as this is a City program, and you will be so pleased with the value you get out of these classes. Sign up your kid (or yourself -- they have adult classes) today! TIP2: Ballet -- and dance in general -- is FANTASTIC for your physique! But ballet in particular builds a lot of muscle, in all the right places. :)

Amazing ballet program by Ms. Maria. She is wonderful and passionate about ballet. My god daughters…read morehave been dancing here since they were 5. I see the smile on their faces at drop off.

This is an exceptional ballet school tucked away in an unassuming location. The training here is…read moretop-notch. The instructors are extremely competent and educated. The artistic director is very impressive while also being approachable and kind. There is room here for dancers seeking pre-professional training as well as recreational dancers. More serious dancers have the opportunity to audition into the Bay Area Youth Ballet company. All dancers have great performance opportunities. And there's really great adult classes too. There's even PARKING. We drive down from SF to come here because it's an exceptional school and a very healthy, very positive environment. We love it.

Such a great class!!! It always seems hard what we are learning but then they way the teachers…read morebreak it down makes me feel like a true dance machine! I love the class. I want to give a special shout out to Anthony for hiphop and kpop. He is always patient keeps the class lively and has great steps to give me confidence I need to try on my own. I'm so grateful to find this studio!!!! I also love the time slots available. Would recommend

My child enjoyed the dance classes, however, the summer schedule did not permit us to continue. I…read moreattempted to cancel my daughter's classes by phone, which is how I originally enrolled her. I made 6 phone calls (including voicemails) and sent 4 delivered text messages, yet I never received a single response. Meanwhile, my credit card continued to be charged. I ultimately had to block CY Danceworks from charging my card and file a dispute. This level of communication is simply not professional, and I'm very disappointed with how this was handled.

Tutu school is such a fun introduction to ballet and dancing. Teacher Veronica, Brie and Jada are…read morealways so patient and make dancing so much fun for the kids.

Not a great first impression. Signed up my daughter for a preview class and there was no teacher on…read moreSaturday. Studio closed. The other parents were really nice, but shared they had no way of reaching the studio and hadn't received any communication. Because we were already there, some of the parents pulled together to make the class outside of the studio. Looks like a great community, but not a great experience.

The year my daughter turned 4, we came to LDA-PBS and found our studio for as long as my daughter…read morecontinues dancing. She started with only ballet where even the smallest ballerinas learn the importance of becoming confident dancers with a strong foundation in technique. She has since joined tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and even tried some contemporary. The teachers are kind and innovative and are loved by their students. Even through Covid-19, everyone at the studio has gone out of their way to make sure our students continue to grow as dancers. Our classes may look a little different right now, but I have watched my daughter get stronger and persevere. Liv DanceArts, Professional Ballet School has become a part of our family over the last three years. When we changed elementary schools, instead of finding a new studio closer in location, we stayed because of the relationships that we have created with those in the studio. We have been lucky to find our place.

My granddaughter started dancing at LDA when she was four. In the last eight years she has gone…read morefrom an adorable little ball of energy, skipping and hopping across the stage to a beautiful, graceful, confident dancer! I'm looking forward to when her recitals can resume. They are the perfect way to kick off the Christmas and Summer seasons. I've been attending them since she started and have enjoyed seeing all of the kids she has been dancing with grow into accomplished dancers. Thank you, dedicated teachers and staff, for all of your hard work. I'm so glad my daughter chose your studio for my granddaughter!