Grand Performing Arts

Just saw the excellent production of «Peter Pan the Musical.» The time, energy, talent, patience and dedication to the kids is SO evident. After reading the petty 1 stars, I had to say something. I think it’s sad that some parents whine about a little effort it took to get their kids enrolled and poor understanding of circumstances! Perhaps these people should realize where the stars count– experience for the kids! It’s invaluable and obviously a great experience for many many families. Good job GPA. I can’t wait to see your next show and enroll my kids sometime!

My daughter enjoys the classes very much. She had a lot of fun doing the plays and has learned that she loves to sing and dance. There are a few problems with canceled classes though, but Ms. Kristi is so supportive and encouraging to the children that I can overlook that.

This is place is excellent! The studio is brand new and very well designed, fostering an environment of love and respect. The teachers are amazing with the kids! The classes are reasonably priced and very professionally conducted. I wish I had the time (and energy!) to bring my kids to every class offered for their age group! My 4 year old and 14 year old love coming here. There is a true family-​like atmosphere. Many of these students have been performing together for years, which speaks a lot to the dedication and support that Ms. Kristi and team show the children. I think this school strikes a balance creating the optimal comfort level for all parents: those who really hope for their children to become legitimate performer, and those who just want their children involved in an artistic activity that promotes musicality, appreciation for art and dance, and coordination and confidence. I don’t think any child, or parent, would be disappointed here!

Very bad customer service. They don’t answer the phone and don’t call you back. I signed up my son for a class and we drove approx 40 min away from where we live to attend the class which had been cancelled & no longer offered due to low attendance. We were not notified via an email or call. I had to be notified by the instructor who was teaching there for another class. There is never anyone at the front counter to answer questions or assist.

Very flakey and cancel classes last minute. Not cool when you have to drive an hour to get there. I wish their business was handled better because my son enjoyed it but not worth the headache.

Very bad customer service. They don’t answer the phone and don’t call you back. I had cancelled my son’s classes before the session started. Two months after, they charged my account for the classes. I called the first time to talk about the charge on my account so I can get a refund. I was told by Ryan that she will call me back. I called again and the same person answered the phone, Ryan, she said she needs to verify from the teachers that my son didn’t attend the classes and that she would get back to me. I did not receive a return call. I called again and left a voicemail. It has been about two weeks and no one called me back. I decided to send an e-​mail since no one was answering the phone. I finally received an email back more than 24 hours after. The email contained an apology and that Ryan said she left me a voicemail. My voice mail is not set up. Also Ryan asked if I wanted grand performing arts credit or a check to be mailed as a refund. I already told Ryan twice I wanted a refund for the charge that should not have occured. They charged my account early November (the class started early September and I cancelled the classed in August) and until now it has not been
this is how a co-​founder/​business manager handles her business.

I found GPA while searching on-​line for a ballet/​tap/​dance class for my 4 year old daughter. I brought my daughter to the free trial class with Miss. Reagan and I was SOLD! My daughter has been attending 1x weekly and is enrolled in the Pre-​ballet class & Triple Time class with Miss. Reagan.
This organization/​GPA is wonderful and I can not say enough about the energy and positive environment that encompasses GPA.
My background – I was very skeptical about finding a great dance class for my daughter since I had enrolled her in a pre-​ballet class last summer in Pleasanton and the owner/​dance instructor was always absent and/​or always unprepared for classes. Honestly, I kinda started to wonder if this is what i should expect in the future with other dance businesses that cater to small children because I was looking for something fun for my daughter to do as a hobby not as a future Olympic dream. Anyway, I think that last summer soured me to the entire dance thing because everything @ that small dance center was unprofessional.
Enter in GPA – COMPLETELY different! Miss. Reagan is always prepared and never absent & her ability to communicate with the children with sweetness and patience and authority is amazing. She really has a God-​given talent because I have never seen an adult have such an ease about them when talking to children and giving instructions. It is never forced and/​or fake. Plus, my daughter LOVES her dance classes and she is soo happy attending them.
GPA is a beautiful facility and there is alot of seating for parents to watch and it is comfortable! Plus, the dance classes are less expensive than the other classes in Pleasanton and Dublin that I was researching on-​line. It is a win-​win!
We are VERY blessed to have found them!

Top of the line, professional performances! Incredibly talented young people, whether seasoned performers or brand new to the stage! And they have a blast learning, supporting, and cheer-​leading one another to be the very best they can be! The interpersonal lessons and foundation of love and acceptance make this school stand out. Even as an adult that has been lucky enough to share the stage with these amazing young people, I’ve felt supported, accepted, and celebrated. With the absence of competitive negativity, and the fact that anyone who wants to join a production is accepted into the cast, this is a place for nurturing creativity, connection, confidence, and team work. We have all benefited from being a part of this wonderful family! Thank you, G.P.A.

I cannot say enough positive things about Grand Performing Arts. My children have been a part of GPA since 2010, and the self confidence and assurance they have gained from working with the amazing GPA staff is truly remarkable. The GPA staff has created a fun and nurturing environment where children feel empowered to grow artistically, take risks and be who they really are. GPA’s approach really shines through in the performances — the connections between the characters on stage feel very real because the cast develops real connections and respect for one another.
GPA has also just added a slate of performing arts classes — they have several tracks, show, performing arts, fine arts and dance. We are thrilled to finally have a solid performing arts curriculum in the Tri-​Valley area. We highly recommend GPA!

First off may I just say that there truly are not enough stars in the sky to give an appropriate rating for GPA and all of it’s staff. We just transplanted our entire life from Az to Nor-​Cal and as you can imagine it has been quite the experience with our our 11 y/​o daughter starting midde school with no friends or any sort of anchor other than her awesome Dad and I at her side. Until of course the havens parted and there we fell into theater heaven with GPA!!! Not only is it a top notch act, the life skills that are being taught i. e no tolerance for bullying, self respect, respect and uplifiting of others is certainly a script she will memorize for a lifetime!!! many Kudos to GPA in it’s entirety for the love they have of children, teens and adults, the theater they produce are the acts of life my daughter will forever remember learning in this magnificent program, where craziness and uniqueness is not only encuraged yet respected and celebrated. If your a dreamer of amazing a wisher to be amungst the best, and a doer of theater this is most certainly the place for you, your family and kids yes even the big kids. I have to put in a plug for thier Adult Improv nights. I promise you will have a night of pure laughter like none you have had anywhere else!!!

Grand Performing Arts is the bomb! Our whole family fell in love with the staff right away. These people have fun personalities that draw everyone in from shy kids to out going kids and grown ups too. People really seem to be supported in finding their performing arts «self» and are blossoming in that nurturing and fun environment. These are adults that *get* kids!
Quality and expertise are also amazing at GPA. The shows we’ve been involved with are written, choreographed, directed and produced with great talent and attention to detail. The theater that the shows are in have professional lighting and sound.
And, best of all, the kids put on an AMAZING show… they are willing to take risks, let themselves be vulnerable, put their heart and soul into their performances. As a Mom, there’s nothing more that I would want for my performer than that.
Bottom line, they really are as good as it gets.