We absolutely love The Element Dance Studio in La Mesa! Mrs. Sydney has played such a special role…read morein helping my daughter fall in love with dance. When we first tried parent-and-tot classes elsewhere, my daughter felt overwhelmed by all the adults and people in the room. The Element was the only studio we found that offered a class for two-year-olds without parents in the room, so we decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! Mrs. Sydney was incredibly patient as my daughter took her time warming up and becoming comfortable. Even when she was hesitant in class, it was clear that she loved it because she would come home and excitedly show us everything she had learned. These classes aren't just waving ribbons and doing free dance--the children are learning real dance skills and building confidence from a very young age. Mrs. Kai has also been wonderful with my daughter in acro. We are so excited to continue growing with this studio for years to come. As an added bonus, I have even made some wonderful new mom friends! The Element is such a welcoming, positive place, and we feel very lucky to have found it.

Highly recommend starting your kids dance journey here and sticking with it throughout their dance…read moreyears! They sure know what they are doing- turning tiny humans into the most amazing dancers and performers! The kids learn to love dance but actually learn quality technique along the way. My kids completely excelled in dance as soon as we started here. It's amazing to see the growth in their ability and confidence on stage. Not to mention, attending the end of year recital and seeing the bond between teachers and the students who started dancing there as tots and were now graduating as seniors -- it brought tears to everyone's eyes as you could see they had become a true family and they were now on to their next journey! AND the dancers were absolutely incredible! Growing up in dance that is what is most important- an environment where you can build long lasting relationships, feel supported, build confidence and character while perfecting your skill along the way. Element is the place for that!

One of the best dance studios in the San Diego area…read more I appreciate their family-oriented vibe. It was the only studio that allowed me to take a class with my kids, which most others don't offer. They truly prioritize families, and their annual Christmas celebrations are amazing. Rare to find. I loved all five of my instructors. They balance professionalism, discipline, and an easygoing energy that makes you want to keep coming back. I also made a handful of friends there, which doesn't happen often. My classes in La Mesa were the perfect size, around 5-6 people, so there was plenty of attention and a personalized feel. Would highly recommend

My 13 year old son has flourished here from timid to more confident competing at local/National…read morecompetitions as well as competing internationally for the world dance crew championship all in less than a year. Thanks to the dedicated director/choreographers who push him to be his best. He also was given an opportunity to perform at NBA stages with an aspiring artist. The environment is warm, inviting, energetic, and inspiring, with an atmosphere that encourages both discipline and creativity. My son even gets to be a junior choreographer. They highlight all their dancers and not just keep a spotlight on one. The owners are also very involved and want the best for their dancers, not only performance wise, but also in school and psychosocially. The high-quality training makes this studio a standout for anyone looking to excel in dance while also feeling at home and most importantly, be themselves. Very family oriented and highly recommended!

We found Bunny's through word of mouth and have been coming here for a few months. My daughter is…read morethree and loves to come to the preschool class. It's an hour long class of ballet and tap taught by Miss Bunny. Miss Bunny herself is very good and patient with the girls and really gets them involved in dance by doing age-appropriate activities. We pay $45 for four weeks of lessons which is pretty reasonable. She also doesn't have a requirement as far as what the dancers have to wear so they can be as creative as they want, even wearing Disney princess dresses! The only reason I gave four stars is because the studio is small and can use some updating but it doesn't get in the way of the dancing and fun. :-)

​We went to Helix High School to see a Young Actors Theater (YAT) production of Frozen, and it was…read morean amazing show! Highly recommend supporting YAT! Tickets are available to the last two shows this weekend (25-26Jul)- go purchase asap! ​My daughter loves the movie, so I've seen it well over 100 times--plus the Broadway production! Since we love musical performances, we knew the moment we ran into YAT at the YMCA health fair that we were definitely going to attend. ​The kids did such a wonderful job! The singing, dancing, and acting were incredible...I was honestly amazed at the sheer amount of talent on stage. During a few songs, I actually shed tears of pure happiness. It was also so cool that they did a meet/greet afterwards. My daughter ran right up to young Anna and hugged her. A huge thank you to the actress for showing my daughter so much love and taking a picture with her--she was so happy! ​The venue had a decent sized foyer that comfortably accommodated concessions, raffle display tables, and a crowd of roughly 100 people (maybe more). I loved seeing all the themed snacks, stickers, gift baskets, and souvenirs. Prices to support the theater were very reasonable, and using Venmo for payment was super easy. ​I 100% recommend following YAT for upcoming show dates! It is the perfect way to support the local community and enjoy a fun family night out:)

My 9 year-old son attended the Holiday Camp during winter break and absolutely loved it. He has…read morealways shown a passion for singing so I was looking for an organization that might give him some practice and experience in this area. I walked past this store front in Grossmont Center and immediately registered him as soon as I got home. The price for the four-day camp is very reasonable, considering the cost of regular childcare and that the kids are there from 9AM-4PM. My son always ended the day enthusiastic about what he had learned, and excited to come back the next day. The showcase they put on at the end of the week for family and friends is impressive, especially since they only have a short period of time to teach both songs and choreography. My son's solo brought proud tears to my eyes! He said he can't wait to come back for the next one in the spring.

A very nice auditorium to accommodate a number of audience to enjoy the performances…read more Plenty of parking inside otherwise also roadside parking is available. Seats or chairs aren't very wide however ok for an hour to sit tight. If a person with stylish hairstyle is sitting in front of you then bring your own source of entertainment on phone, but without sound!

Nice clean theater. No bad seats. Clean bathrooms…read more We came for a ballet performance by the California Ballet School. Affordable ticket prices, nicely choreographed, very professional performances by the students from the ballet school. bravo!

Great studio, Mr. Rivera is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and put together a great routine…read morefor my daughter.

This studio is amazing! After 4 years, my daughter (now 14) has significantly grown and developed…read moreas a dancer. She was once a timid and shy individual and now she has the skill and confidence to perform and compete. She loves the studio and her teachers. The teachers are highly skilled, professional, have a positive teaching approach, and truly care about their students. The studio has a wide variety of classes for small children through adult. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. I highly recommend this dance studio. There is something for everyone at every skill level. Try it, you'll love it!

We recently started at Expressions and our experience has been wonderful experience so far. They…read morehelp my little one with her confidence and help her to have fun even when she may not be feeling it that morning. We are very excited for the upcoming recitals.

RACIST!! This past Saturday was the Halloween event at Santee lakes and this center had a vendor…read morethere, during the trunk or treat there were about 3 little girls giving out flyers and handing out candy to EVERY CHILD, smiling, laughing, talking, being friendly. As soon my son went up to them and said trick or treat they immediately ignored him, gave him and myself the dirtiest look & acted as if he was nonexistent!! Even myself included!! And I noticed it's because he wasn't white like all the others that were interacting with those girls handing out flyers. Before we went up to them it was white parents/kids & the energy was there, soon as myself & my son went up to them it was completely different, after we walked away I turned around & they went back to acting friendly to of course other white kids/parents. I was so upset and couldn't believe young girls at that age could be so rude to another child that is a different color than them. I wanted to confront the parents of those girls but it was so hectic and crowded. Very upsetting and shame on those children & parents as well!!

My daughter is always excited to come to this gym! She started with gymnastics class and is now on…read moreher second year of cheer and tumbling. We love coach Angie and coach Bella as well as the Jr coaches, Jaz and Callie. I love seeing my daughter's confidence and athleticism grow. At this gym you will feel like a part of a close knit community, regardless of experience or ability!

My 9-year-old daughter has progressed SO MUCH since joining Infinity last summer! I've been taking…read moreher to tumbling/dance/cheer since she was 3 years old. NEVER before did she get so much attention. The gym owner met me personally, told me what my daughter should work on, and gave her a plan for becoming more flexible and fixing bad habits. She went from sloppy to beautiful in her tumbling technique, gained the flexibility to do the splits (she's NOT naturally flexible), and found a sisterhood! We love Infinity.

This is a review for west coast swing and studio. First off the studio is spacious and charming and…read moreif you go to any of the dances, people are welcoming and kind. Also solid dancing...even as an intermediate dancer, I find myself wanting to dance with everyone because the skill level here is just that good. Plus Larisa Tingle, Anastasia, and Michael are all friendly and kind people who actually care and do their best to make any moment at starlight enjoyable! From hiring some of the best instructors and djs to just having snacks and good vibes in general, Starlight is one of the best dance studios in SD and I honestly can't recommend them enough. 10/10 definitely recommend coming out here to learn and dance west coast swing.

I'm surprised that I haven't already written a review on Starlight yet as I'm here at least twice a…read moreweek for Salsa with Majesty in Motion (they rock!) I guess there isn't a whole lot to say except that the floor (both spaces) is very nice and large enough to support over 100 people, the air-conditioning very strong, the lighting bright and the parking ample. Not sure what else I can say, but I'm definitely a fan!