I had my 2 daughters there for several productions. A…read moreDISASTER...! How: 1. Instructors were late MANY times. 2. A 13 year old had to be in charge of the class when teachers and director did not show up for more than an hour. 3.Director, Laura engages in drama with kids "at the kids level". 4. A couple of times we paid for t-shirts and never received t-shirts "or" refunds. 5. I made the huge mistake of trying to promote this place with my friend/relatives through YouTube videos on Facebook and I got paid by Laura "reporting me" on YouTube ... (if one gets reported 3 times, they cancel your YouTube account), instead of telling me to take out the videos. UNGRATEFUL ! 6. Because of the negative environment and Laura's not being capable of keeping good instructors, tardiness, poor relations and drama, "many" children decided they did not want to continue. Run !!!

My daughter has been dancing here for 4 years. It's a little studio that gives kids a space to grow…read moretheir dance and acting skills.

I had heard about Vernetta's dance studio and decided to take my son, Michael to her class. I…read morewanted to provide my son quality time, because I was so, so busy with his younger brothers, premature twins. Not only did Vernetta fulfill this need, etc. for him (his time), but she also included my twins. When the twins got old enough to climb out of their play pen, Vernetta was not only very understanding about it, but she and the other moms were very helpful. There were times when the kids in the dance/gymnastic class would sit in a circle. Yes, this was the time my other two sons would join in and sit with the group and they would be excited when their brother would win "dance bucks" to redeem for prizes. Ms. Vernetta was so positive, patient, empowering, etc. I can't say enough about her. Yes, indeed, she influenced their lives a great deal. Mike Jr helps out the Chicago community and also teaches (at the catholic university) and our twin sons, David and Robert, also do comparable work /help with the community and work in Washington D.C. Although our sons live so far away from us, we are grateful they had a nice, positive beginning and were around such positive people, like this dance teacher/mom group. Thank you so much, Venetta. You have touched our lives and continue to do the same for others.

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!

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!

We had the best experience with Katie at The First Dance Place! Her calm, fun demeanor made us feel…read morecomfortable to learn (and be our silly selves) during the 5 classes we took with her. Our dance was simple and elegant, with some swaying to focus on each other along with a few 'wow' moments to make the dance feel special. We would HIGHLY recommend The First Dance Place to anyone!!

Katie was a superb instructor! She demonstrated and guided us through the moves so naturally and by…read morethe end of our first and only dance lesson (ever) we felt extremely confident and we totally nailed our first dance all thanks to her!! Highly recommend :)

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.