There are not enough strong adjectives to praise what Sophie has created for both the young and…read moreolder dancers. We have been with Sophie from day one, when she had just one small studio. We have watched and been the recipients of her kind, loving, and generous heart. She has built wonderful studios that are a safe place for our children to not only learn and grow as dancers, but also grow into confident young women. She has continued to evolve her studios, offering new and current styles of dance while always keeping that personal touch. Her teachers are professionals in their own right and help our children learn, create, and thrive. Sophie is also able to accommodate every level and interest in dance... from the little ones just starting out (who are always the cutest on stage!), to older dancers with a true passion for dance, to the competition teams for those who love the challenge and commitment of competing. Having dance in my girls' lives and being part of the Sophie Dance family has been one of the biggest highlights of their lives. They are still constantly dancing in front of the TV, making up routines, and performing for the family. Sadly, our time with Sophie is coming to an end. We have been with her for over 20 years, and this will be our last dance recital as my youngest graduates from high school. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I can't wait for future grandbabies to dance with her one day. Sophie truly is one of the bright lights in Los Angeles!!!

My daughter started recently and she loves it, and as a parent I pretty much enjoy the experience…read morewatching my daughter and all the other ballerinas. The teachers and staff are really nice too.

I absolutely love PlaygroundLA! I've been coming here every so often for years and I remember when…read moreit was just one studio. I love that tjey expanded not only in size but also the types of dance offered. My favorites are their heels classes. Admittedly some of the beginners classes don't feel like beginners because many people already know the moves lol Every class I've attend, the instructor had great energy, broke down the moves easily, was open to questions, and made you feel confident! If you're new to the Playground here are some tips: - come early to find parking. Yes there's limited meter parking, but there are streets that let you park from 8-8pm without a permit for 2 hours - bring water you will sweat! - you can walk in with a bag of your clothes and additional shoes since they have dressing rooms - come with a friend if you're shy and so they can record you if you want - make sure your phone is charged so you can ask someone to record what you learned - remind yourself that you're here to have fun! You can get in your head when so many around you are so good and comfortable. Also, instructors usually get dancers at the end to dance with them for videos and it can feel like youre not good when they don't choose you but remember: you're there for fun

Finally , I got the chance to come to the iconic playground LA after seeing it so many times in my…read moreig feed. The front desk people were friendly.

Great sketch comedy by amazing talent in wonderful LA. This is an intimate sketch comedy theatre…read moreexperience accompanied by a masterful band. Nothing is off limits and laughter is served up aplenty ! This theatre has sprouted many SNL and comedy careers and offers a variety of presentations throughout the year. Well worth the $35 ticket. Arrive early for best seats as they are general admission.

The show was funny, with talented comedian actors. There is strong camaraderie among them and the…read morebehind the scenes support crew. The theater is well air conditioned, with comfortable seats, a friendly ticket office employee, and clean bathrooms. I saw an afternoon show for $12. The only downside is scarce parking. Many thanks to the Yelper's tip to park 2 blocks south of Melrose, with signs only for street cleaning days. Finding a spot at night would be more challenging unless you luck out.

My 4-year-old attended the Prima Ballerina class at Stellar Dance Studio this season and absolutely…read moreloved it. Every Sunday morning, she couldn't wait to get to class. Ms. Stella and Ms. Lindsay really made the experience magical for the little dancers, using fun techniques to teach them ballet and providing them with a princess ballerina kit (with a crown, wand, t-shirt, candies, and bag) when they signed up. The end-of-year show, Alice in Wonderland, was spectacular, highlighting the talent and hard work of all the studio's dancers. The occasion was special for the dancers and parents alike! I can't wait to see what the studio has in store for next year!

I first met Stella and her dancers when they were performing at the summer recital in Plummer Park…read more What stroke me the most is that every dancer was confident, smiling and enjoying their part. Stella is so awesome with kids. She is kind and so patient!!! Usually, my daughter (3 yo) is very slow to warm up to people and shy. However, she loved Stella from the first sight. On the first try out class my daughter told me to leave and she stayed on her own for the whole class. If you have/had toddlers you can imagine what that meant to me. No nagging, begging, crying or bribing. Now she is behaving and listening the whole week so she can only go to Stella on Friday. I'm super satisfied mom:) The studio is bright and clean. The prices are reasonable and payment plan is available. I would recommend Stellar Dance to all my friends with kids.

Nicole is the pole dancing QUEEN! I've never met someone so skilled and talented. I'm so lucky to…read morehave found her. She makes you feel like you're just as good as her on day 1. Her teaching style is amazing and fun. Not only does she make you feel sexy and confident but she makes your soul shine.

Can I give more than 5 stars??? Nicole is AWESOME! We needed a pole for a film shoot. She was very…read morecommunicative (even when she was busy traveling) and looked at the pictures of the venue and determine what would be the best pole for the location. She came on time and set it up. She waited while each of my dancers took turns trying it out to make sure there were no issues. And she came back after we wrapped to pick it up. She's so so nice and what amazing service. We had considered purchasing a pole but safety was my number one concern. I'm so glad we decided to rent from Nicole. Thank you thank you thank you!

We were interested in signing our daughter up for dance classes and signed up for the trial, which…read morecost $85. It seemed expensive considering most studios allow for one free class to get a sense of the teacher and overall vibe, but the reviews were good so I thought I would give it a try. The class was wayyyyyy too full and we were very disappointed in the instruction. It was too packed for the teacher to engage the kids and was generally chaotic and stressful. the fee included all of the props required for the class, but it was just a bag of dollar store crap - couldn't have been worth more than a few bucks. For $85 they can buy and maintain their own props for the students and keep them at the studio. We were really disappointed and didn't even take our second trial class.

They ruined the experience of watching my 2 year old daughter dance for the first time. Said I…read morecouldn't watch my wife and daughter and had to wait outside. There's literally a window from the lobby that I was not allowed to peer through. We won't be spending our money here.

I brought my daughter here and we both loved it. The owners are so awesome and accommodating the…read morefacilities are clean and beautiful and the classes are great. Highly recommend.

Beverly Hills Ballroom is a wonderful dance studio for children. They focus on Latin dance and…read moreoffer classes after school and on weekends. We just experienced the Studios annual dance recital and it was SPECTACULAR!!! My kids love dancing and it teaches them discipline. And I am the mother of boys!

I always wanted to learn shuffling. I see it at raves and always thought those people are so cool…read morewhen they do the moves. It's super flowy and fast at the same time. I took the 6 week beginner shuffle program and it was a game changer if you want to learn how to shuffle. The beginner shuffle is every Monday 8pm-10pm. Highly suggest not missing any class because each class is packed with new moves. You learn all different kinds of moves and choreo. We had Brea and Mary Grace was our instructors and they are super awesome! They're super upbeat and always bring so much energy for a 2 hour class!! 2 hour class goes by super fast! I like that if you're struggling with how to move or any questions you have, they would break down the moves so it's comprehensible and answer any questions. Make sure you bring: good shoes, water and towel (if you sweat a lot) You can even record yourself, make sure the people behind you are ok with it. Restrooms in the building. Plenty of free street parking. Entrance: ring the bell for Gravity Dance because there are other companies sharing the building. The building is also super cool and the decor is so warehouse-like.

Probably the worst experience I've had at an intro class. The teacher immediately started us with…read moremusic, fast tempo, and barely anybody had the dance moves down. It was very awkward and she offered very little assistance with getting the moves down. The entire class should've just been us practicing the steps and trying to get it faster, not trying to coordinate it with music. I had to leave halfway through class because it was so awkward and I wasn't getting any assistance or alternate instruction for different ways of trying things out.