Our Grandaughter has been going here since she was 3 (now 13). Great teachers and good periodic…read moreperformances!

This studio is amazing!!! My daughter has been with one of the teachers since she was 2, her name…read moreis Ms. Zoura she helps you become an amazing ballerina even at a little age she would help you fix what you were doing wrong she makes ballet fun and she knows how to handle kids. This is the best dance school for miles! Ms. Derby she is the owner she is amazing at being a teacher. Ms. Sam, Ms. Katy, Ms. Alissa, are all such incredible teachers. If you are having a hard time finding a ballet studio come here no matter what age they will help you become a fantastic ballerina. I know that someone gave a negative review saying that this place was toxic and the teachers would talk down to them but no that is not true at all they never say anything about people leaving they are all amazing do not listen to that review. There Nutcracker is such a fun thing for your child to do, my daughter loves it so much.

I have to say that Diane and Mandy have done a excellent job with our daughter Katie. Not only has…read moreshe become a wonderful dancer but they also have taught her dedication, loyalty and respect. The hard work they and their husbands put into their students is really appreciated by everyone. Keep it up ladies, would recommend the studio to all, great job, thank you. P.S. The advanced students dance like professionals as do all their students, stick to reviewing sushi restaurants Evelyn S. and try not to be mean to people, they just might have to take care of you someday.

Our 3, year old daughter Sophia attends this school and we could not be happier with our choice. At…read morefirst my daughter was reluctant to dance in front of others but now she absolutely adores it! She mows calls her dance classes one of her happy places and this is a testament to teacher Mandy's patience and kindness with the kids. Also no matter how many questions I have, Ms. Diane is always quick to call me back. She is an awesome business woman and person. I cannot say enough good things about this school.

What a blessing to have Misha and Tyler teaching here in Sonoma County!…read more Classes are fun and welcoming to all and there's usually time for a little free dancing after class creating a great sense of community. And kizomba is a great way for both brand new beginners and experienced dancers to learn and hone their lead/follow technique.

Tyler and Misha are simply the best. The lessons are fun, interesting and incredibly affordable. i…read moreI thoroughly enjoy there Salsa classes at Hermann Hall in Petaluma on Wednesday nights (starts at 7pm).

I have danced before, and I felt it was time for me to brush up and to enjoy Dance for the exercise…read moreas well as pleasure. Edwin has been my predominant instructor. He is very gifted, and makes it fun! Jose is also a very good teacher.... Every time I go, there's somebody smiling and welcoming me, I noticed everyone there is having a great time. I can't say more wonderful things about it. Do yourself a favor and learn to dance if you haven't already.-- there are countless types of dance that they teach so there's never a dull moment, and they offer a lot of free parties that you can practice at and other more formal events!

I always felt too awkward to ever learn to dance, ask anyone to dance, or accept any invites to…read moredance, but I've always loved singing and playing instruments, and always wished I could dance. I waited until I was 39 and walked past the grand opening sign for this studio last year, went in on a flight of fancy, was instantly put at ease and found myself having fun dancing before the end of the visit. 80 private lessons and several performances later, I unfortunately had to move away from this studio and all the amazing people there, but they're all friendly and passionate and skillful and excellent enough teachers to recommend to anyone wanting to give dancing a try. Can't wait to continue my lessons at the studio I transfer to!

I took my daughter so she can try out for ballet at Contessi Ballet and she loved it. She tried out…read morefor the age group 6-9yrs old. I had a few questions since every ballet company works a bit differently and I was happy that the staff was quick to response and answered all my questions. It's a small ballet studio in a beautiful community of Penngrove. There is a park near it as well as a Penngrove Market. I liked the atmosphere and what I saw the first two classes I attended. Parents are welcome to stay to watch the class if they like or take advantage and finished those last minute errands you might have while your child it's at ballet. The teacher is nice but firm and she runs the class smoothly. She has a good handle on the kids and most important she knows how to talk to them. She makes sure everyone gets a turn and sees that everyone is in the right position otherwise she'll correct them. She makes the class a learning experience but fun but at the same time. There isn't a water fountain in the studio so make sure you bring water or you can purchase from the snack Bar water bottles or snacks. There is plenty of Parking so no worry there.

(( This business is also known as "Contessi Ballet". I will be reviewing the Adult Ballet division…read more )) Located in Penngrove's historic train depot building, Contessi Ballet has a warm, community feeling and they embrace dancers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. At my first class, I was warmly welcomed by the staff and dancers. They offer a decent compliment of adult ballet classes, including two levels of pointe. They offer classes both in the mornings and in the evenings, making it easy for a busy adult to take class during our ever-changing schedules. Best of all (and what attracted me to the studio in the first place), they allow their adult dancers to perform dancing roles in their productions, and even join the NBPA company if they qualify. The company class on Saturdays also offers pas de deux. The studio holds both a winter production (The Nutcracker), and a spring production. The only issues I would put forth is the cleanliness of the floor (I would prefer it to be a bit cleaner), and the temperatures in the studio can fluctuate, so dancers are encouraged to bring layers. I feel that more corrections could be given during classes (some of the teachers are young and seem hesitant), and perhaps more teacher/pedagogical training could be provided for the instructors. A great studio for adults who wish to pursue dance!

I go to the dance center, and take 5 classes a week. Let me just start with the teams, I feel the…read moreteams are so good for us because we learn how to work in groups and we ALWAYS support eachother!!! You can be in up to 3 teams but you have to get into the teams near spring. I will always be super supportive over our dance community. The classes are AMAZING and always make my day 10000000x better! I really appreciate all the teachers, especially: Ms Rachel (hiphop + jazz), Ms Emily (tap+musical theater) , and Tayla (AMAZING hiphop). I love the dance center and 10/10 recommend!!! -Charley

Love love love this place! Miss Lindsay and Miss Amelia are so patient and kind with my crazy 3…read moreyear old! They have summer camps and summer lessons too!!! Oh and really amazing performances done professionally! Best dance studio in Sonoma county!!

Great instructors. Studio is clean and calm. Small groups. Variety of times and classesread more

I have been wanting to try yoga for sometime now, so after seeing a sign for YogaDale on the…read morefreeway the name just stuck & i looked them up. First impression: 10:30am class for beginners with Nancy was so calming & relaxing. It just so happens that they were having a few free classes this weekend so i really lucked out. This particular class had alittle over 10 people in it & the fact that it was my first time i enjoyed how welcoming everyone was, Nancy included. Everything was very clean & organized. Some advice: although drops ins are welcome($15) i can see why registering online would be the better option. Your info is already in their system when you arrive & you're off to pick your spot. Also, parking is limited to what you can find on the main road so try to arrive early if you take one of the afternoon classes i can see someone driving around or walking alittle to get to the studio. They have some mats that you can buy, there were also some mats on the shelves that im assuming you can use for a fee if you dont have one, I'm not sure about the specifics on this one because I took my own, but if you don't have one call ahead and ask. Conclusion: I really enjoyed myself & how patient Nancy was, i will be back.

We couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Karen! We hired her to choreograph our first…read moredance for our wedding and couldn't have been more impressed with the dance she came up with for us. She was extremely patient and took all the time we needed to go over our dance step by step no matter how many times it took. Her expertise and passion for dancing really showed in each practice. She was the first dance studio we called and we're thankful we went with our first choice! We would highly recommend her for any need or want pertaining to dance.

I googled dance studios in the Sonoma area and California Ballroom was the most affordable at…read more$65/session. My husband and I needed help choreographing our first dance. Emily McAuliffe was great! Both me and my husband had zero ballroom training and Emily introduced the foxtrot to us in a way that was stress-free and fun. Even my uncooperative husband enjoyed the sessions! Emily taught us the swing at the second lesson and the ending (the drop!) at the third and last one. Our wedding guests enjoyed our performance! We're so grateful to Emily and we are thinking of coming back for group lessons.