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Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts
Reviews
I’m so blessed to have found such a rewarding studio for my dancer! Cory and her amazing team welcomed us with open arms and we immediately felt like family. God is truly working through this studio and it shows!!
Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts has offered me so much as both a dancer and a teacher. The director and other staff or extraordinarily kind and encouraging to all children, making it a perfect place for your child to learn dance. Classes focus not only on dance, but the development of strong, young, independent boys and girls. The studio also offers adult classes for those, like myself, who love to dance in whatever free time they have. Strongly recommend signing up for classes here, even if you or your child has never danced before, as this is an amazing place to start!
Wilmington Conservatory provides a well rounded dance education to students of all ages! As a teacher in the school, I can assure you that the staff takes great care of each growing dancer. The conservatory also prioritizes emotional well-being, which sets it apart and creates the perfect environment for self discovery and growth.
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Our daughter LOVES her classes and teachers at the Conservatory. My only regret is not coming there earlier! These last 3 years have impacted my daughters life tremendously and she has matured so much in all areas of life because of the lessons learned through dance and the character building mentorship. We have loved their beautiful and moving performances for many years and we are just grateful to finally be a part of it all. A place of excellence for sure 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So nice. Have been there 5 times and they shows were wonderful! Live music was always amazing too
Great place for ballets! Come say hello, and buy something 🙋🏽♂️ watch a performance. Easy to get to, plenty of things to do in the area either beforehand or afterwards.
Best version of the nutcracker I have ever witnessed. The orchestra seats left me stunned and impressed with their fluidity, teamwork and kind smiles.
I’m a old fan of ballet 🩰 I grew up watching Swan lake, Giselle and many others. But I’ve never seen the Nutcracker. For a few years I’ve been trying to get tickets to NYC ballet but was unfortunate to get tickets cause it’s a seasonal event only during Christmas time. So be prepared to look for tickets in September. Tickets are pricey it’s around $200+tax per ticket for orchestra sitting.
But it is totally worth the money. You will enjoy every minute of it. The decorations are beautiful and no words can describe perfectionism of the ballet dancers.
But it is totally worth the money. You will enjoy every minute of it. The decorations are beautiful and no words can describe perfectionism of the ballet dancers.
This conservatory is one of the best things Wilmington has to offer! Cory Smith and her staff are incredibly loving, knowledgeable, and steadfast while in pursuit of training students in artistic excellence! They have a complete understanding of the dance profession, and keep the atmosphere of rigorous training in a safe and supportive environment! Please send your kids to this place.
As a recent graduate of the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts, I can say with complete confidence that it is the absolute best place in Wilmington for not only dance training, but a dance family. I have danced at the conservatory since I was 6 years old, and the friendships I have made are priceless. Cory Smith, WCFA’s founder and director, is like a second mom to me. While training me to be the best dancer I can be, Mrs. Cory has also mentally prepared me for the dance world and taught me so many valuable life lessons that I am eternally grateful for. I love my WCFA family so much, and I’m so grateful for the past 12 years I have spent at the Conservatory!
We had my daughter's 7th birthday at Bay Ridge Ballet this week and it exceeded our expectations! For a reasonable price, Ms. Patty took care of all decorations and made the space look magical for our daughter, including signage outside. She also took care of ordering and serving pizza. For two hours, Ms. Patty and her assistant kept 15 children ranging in age from 4-11 all entertained, laughing, playing and dancing! She made my daughter feel special throughout the party and made "hosting" a party easy for me as a parent. All I had to do was bring cupcakes! Thank you Bay Ridge Ballet! Highly Recommend!
Bay Ridge Ballet is amazing! This is our first year at BRB and I have been so pleased. My daughter was in a tumbling class for the first semester and she is now in a hip hop class for the second semester. We have loved BRB so much that I reached out to Patty about hosting my daughter's birthday party here. Let me tell you, the party was out of this world!!! The personalized details were simply amazing and made the party extra special. Patty and Allison were outstanding! They had so many activities planned and smoothly transitioned the girls from one activity to the next. They danced, they played with a parachute, they played dress-up, they completed a craft, there was a photo booth, a piñata, pizza, and more! Set-up and clean-up were included which was the icing on the cake for me. My daughter loved her ballerina birthday so much that she has now requested to try out a ballet class, which we are doing this week. We just love, love, love BRB and we will be sticking around for many more classes.
I’m not into ballet but the talent here is absolutely amazing. It’s worth it to try something new. And if you’re looking to watch a ballet performance, this venue is the best.
My husband and I went for the first time to the Center for the Performing Arts at 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113 on Saturday Dec 11th 2021, to enjoy the Nutcracker, when buying tickets, we selected the green area, 2 seats that were about 3 -4 rows away from the stage, but when we arrived, our seats said they were literally in the first row, it was the worst position to appreciate the performance, since there is a wood wall in front of you, small people can not even see the floor of the stage been sitting on first row. We realized everything that was happening behind the curtains, which distracted us. A row is so close to the other, so every time people passed behind us, made us uncomfortable to feel them touching our heads, it is not pleasant to have to experience that situation paying the price we paid, we value the effort and performance of each member of the Nutcracker, but it is also necessary to share our experience so that future viewers are not surprised!
Three beautiful ballet pieces! Everything was perfect the costumes,music,and dances. Really joyful!
Beautiful. In my mind, beauty and romance looks very different than ballet. However, every time I witness a show, I am proven wrong. The ballet is beauty and romance and it brings me to tears. So beautiful, you have to admire the training and dedication of all the dancers, and the production.
The ballet never fails, it’s a perfect week day event. Get a nice dinner, treat yourself to a show. It’s unforgettable. Balanchine + peck is beautiful.
The ballet never fails, it’s a perfect week day event. Get a nice dinner, treat yourself to a show. It’s unforgettable. Balanchine + peck is beautiful.
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We've tried a few dance studios in the neighborhood, but Bay Ridge Ballet is by far our favorite. My kids have been students there for several years now. Ms. Patty is a great talent and teacher and her warmth and energy are infectious. All of the other teachers are highly qualified and professional too. We highly recommend BRB!
The Caliber of Singers and Talent is Second to None .Always Professionally Done !...
Miss patty and her staff are amazing artists and teachers. I count myself extremely luck to have found this studio. We bounced around for a few years at other, bigger studios in Manhattan but no other place has taught my daughters more than BRB! EDIT: Going on six years here at Bay Ridge Ballet and both of my daughters still love it here and even with the pandemic Miss Patty put in place very stringent policies regarding COVID and was able to thrive. We feel so blessed to have found this school, it is a huge part of their lives.
My daughter has been dancing with WCFA for 10 years. The studio is literally like her second home. The staff and students are like a second family to us and we would not trade them for anything. Not only do the staff shape her as a dancer, but as a person. The performances WCFA puts on are that of a professional company and I know my daughter is getting the best and most well rounded training in our area. We are so thankful for everything the studio has done for our family!
WCFA has been a great experience for our daughter and for us as her parents. Cory and her staff have been great instructors and mentors for our daughter. They push her and stretch her limits to become better each week and from semester to semester. They help develop talent and more importantly work with the dancers to develop good character. Character that is line with our Christian beliefs and world review.
We had a birthday party at the studio last month and it was a blast!! Our family has been part of the ballet school for over two years but this was the first birthday party we held there...it was a great success! The owner and party host, Miss Patty, is a talented, attentive and child-centered ballet teacher who is able to mix knowledge and great technical skill with deft handling of young (and older!) children. The decorations and party assistants helped make the day feel so festive, and the two-hour event ran smoothly and seamlessly between activities. Definitely recommend. You know it’s a great party when the participants say they don’t want it to end. 😊
San Jose Dance Theatre's Nutcracker is a San Jose tradition. While other companies have come and gone San Jose Dance Theatre has always been here for us. They bring in high caliber guest artist in leading roles and the students of the academy make up the rest of the cast. I am always impressed by the caliber of dance in the show and the storytelling that is woven throughout the ballet. Highlighting the talent of our community in a family friendly setting while presenting a professional performance has made this a holiday tradition for our family for over 30 years. Whenever I've tried a different show with students, I'm disappointed in skill or presentation. The sets, lighting, live orchestra, costumes, and dancers are worthy of the Center for Performing Arts!
I've watched the Nutcracker here many times. First as a parent of a dancer and now as a family tradition. Always top-notch world-class professional ballet dancers combine with local Bay area dancers to put on great show. Highly recommend for family fun!
I started my daughter at Bay Ridge Ballet since she became interested in dance. It's different from other ballet/dance schools in that it focuses on the art of ballet, rather than competition like every other dance school out there. Miss Patty really takes pride in what she does and it reflects in these kids! The shows they put on are like Broadway productions not like those lame, end of the year recitals at the other schools. My daughter has fun and shows a positive attitude. She has become very impressive to see!
A must-see when in New York. Arrive early for champagne, the views and enjoying the lobby space with its incredible marble sculptures and crystal lights. Inside, it’s like a jewel box.
I have seen many kids and adult shows and they are amazing.JPAS just gives a special spark in every show they do and I love watching them
Now in its 40th season, JPAS offers wonderful training and performance opportunities for developing and professional artists of all ages. Audiences of every generation will enjoy the artistry and professionalism of JPAS productions, especially in the beautiful new Performing Arts Center.
-April Hamm, Founder/Director/Facilitator
Center for Musical Decelopment & Wellness
-April Hamm, Founder/Director/Facilitator
Center for Musical Decelopment & Wellness
Nice facility. Spacious comfortable seating with a good view. Pleasant helpful staff. Ladies bathroom with plenty of stalls. Good productions
Bay Ridge Ballet is an excellent ballet school. Ms. Patty is a caring, patient, and exceptional teacher with a team of teachers who are wonderful. My daughter loves Bay Ridge Ballet and has grown tremendously as a dancer thanks to the school's dedication to each student. The new studio is welcoming, clean, and can easily become a second home to Bay Ridge Ballet families.
My daughter is a student at Bay Ridge Ballet, she loves it. The owner, Ms. Patty is amazing and very talented. She teaches and leads with an extraordinary balance of zen and sharp technique. My daughter's technique has advanced a great deal in the year she's been under Patty's eagle eyes and sweet delivery. It also doesn't hurt that Ms. Patty was also trained by the well respected American Ballet Theater:)