My 3.5 year old has been attending the ballet/tap/tumble class for a couple of months now. It's relatively affordable, or at least competitive with other schools in the area. The teacher, whose name escapes me right now, is GREAT with the kids. She has the most energy consistently of any dance instructor I've ever seen (she does the 9:00am Sat class). The only con--this place is a massive freezer it feels like. It's an ice house! Bring a sweater for oh and the kids! Otherwise, I recommend this place wholeheartedly. read more

ADBA Dance Studios - Dance Schools Near Me - Placentia, California

we are no longer enrolling in classes because there are TOO MANY KIDS in the class... my daughter only got to go on the trampoline 1 time in an hour long class... and she only got to be helped by the teacher 3 times within one hour the past month.... It's been very disappointing... she used to get to go on the trampoline 3-4 times each class and get LOTS of experience & help from her teacher, but the past month it's become impossible with how many kids are in the class /: they said the cap was 10 kids but it's been 12 - 13 kids even 10 is a lot we will be looking for dance classes with another business that hopefully caps their lessons for more opportunities for the kids to learn. I'm so sad to be leaving ADBA ),: I wish we could go back to when there were only 6-8 kids in the class because then my daughter was actually learning and able to have fun... but now she isn't even getting the chance because there are WAY too many kids in the little stars class /: read more

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The dance room for the younger girls is great. There is a large sitting area for parents which is big enough to bring siblings if they need to tag along. In addition, the Rapunzel tower mural and the cloud paintings give the room a great fairy tale vibe for the little ballerinas. Another reason why this studio is unique is bc they provide a tumbling component at the end of ballet and tap. My daughter looks forward to the trampoline and learning tumbling tricks every time. I can't give 5 stars bc of an instructor. I agree w the parents- she tends to use a screaming voice and belittles the girls. She always starts late and rushes at the end to finish in time for the next class. What I find bothersome is her son interrupts her in the middle of class and they tend to argue about whatever. I wonder if she even enjoys teaching the little ones... what made it all better is going to a makeup on Thursday and seeing how incredible the instructors is, therefore we immediately switched. Also, a suggestion- replace the flooring so the kids' tap shoes actually tap. read more

My daughter loves taking classes there. Staff are super friendly. Ms Kaitlin is super patient with the little kiddos.

I signed up my daughter thru the city program and is been a great experience. Her instructor is Ms. Danielle and she is very patience and very professional. I had a couple of questions about monthly payment and they answered in a timely manner. read more

My daughter has gone to this studio for years and we love it! The little kid program is the best around. I don't know anywhere else that puts on the kind of programs they do. My daughter has been in several shows and we love the themes (Frozen, Beauty & the Beast, Disney Christmas and Moana to name a few) and the costumes are so cute! We love Miss Nicole...she's the best...she has a way with the kids that is kind but her class is structured and they learn so much! read more

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My daughter loves coming here and the instructor is great however this studio have no A/C or is not turning it on. Every time I come here I be sweating just sitting and watching my daughter dance. It's so hot in the studio, I don't know if I want my daughter to continue coming here. read more

Absolutely love having my daughters dance here! My oldest starting dancing at the age of 3 at another studio when it came time to relocate we visited many local studios and were surprised that many were not willing to allow parents to watch or had specified viewing days. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my then 5 year old daughter unattended. Best move we made was moving her to The Art of Dance and Ballet. We have now been at the studio over 4 years. My oldest is on their competition Team ADBA and my youngest has joined their Young Dancer's Academy (YDA). Their is a great sense of community and a fantastic staff of teachers to choose from. They share the space with Flair Cheer (tumbling coaches are the absolute best!) and Fearless Taekwondo & Martial Arts which adds a lot of options for siblings and makes it much easier to have your children at the same location. read more

Great price but was not too impressed with this studio. The studio is located in a giant warehouse. Within this large area it is sectioned off using pipes and fabric as its "room dividers". So you hear noise from other dance and gymnastic classes going on at the same time, which is distracting. There is no AC or ceiling fans, just a few floor fans so in this 90-100 degree weather it's super hot!!! I was sweating and was doing nothing but sitting and watching. Also, The teachers the ballet/tap combo class seemed more like a fun dance around class then much learning taking place. We went to one class and have not gone back. Though, I do have a friend that sends both her daughters here and loves it. To each there own I guess... read more

My daughter loves it here, she is always excited for her classes. The instructors are really sweet and very patient. I love how they include ballet, tap, and tumbling all in one class, my daughter enjoys them all ! read more

My daughter has been going to the afternoon ballet dance classes now for 2 years. The instruction is very good as well as their semi annual recitals. I'd recommend giving them a try if you are in the area. My only issue is with their billing where their records of our payments aren't recorded properly. However we are able to straightened it out every time without any further issues. read more

The Art of Dance and Ballet Academy (ADBA) is a second home to my small family. My daughter started dancing here 4 years ago, after visiting and trying a number of local studios. We started by taking one class a week. My daughter had flirted with dance, but at the time was also participating in karate, basketball, and gymnastics. As a parent, I hated arguing with my child when it was time to leave for an activity (after all, this is supposed to be fun for them, right?), so when my daughter would jump for joy (literally) when I told her it was time to go to jazz class, I knew she was finding her place. At the time, our teacher was Ms. Temah, who was patient with both myself and my daughter. Not only were we new to the studio, but I was new to the sport of dance. Temah, along with the other faculty/teachers were welcoming and were there to answer my incessant questions and concerns throughout my first year at the studio. The studio offered two shows for my daughter to participate in. A holiday production (it definitely was a first-class production...the best way to kick off the holidays) and a summer recital! This is our fifth year at the studio, and we are still loving our annual holiday production and summer recital! By our second year we were competing with the studio's competition team. We have been members of the competition team for four years. I appreciate the studio because it does not matter if you choose to compete or not; everyone is welcome, and you are not treated differently if you do not choose to compete. Additionally, all dancers who audition will make at least one team on the competition team! Many people worry about what a competition team truly is, especially after seeing reality TV shows. I will say, ADBA's competition team is supportive of each other. Although we attend competitions and at times compete against each other; the team is there for one another. We cheer for dancer's personal wins, we help each other out at competitions, and we have fun! The entire competition experience at ADBA is fun! A long commitment, but one that is rich in value. My daughter has taken classes from all of the teachers, including guest choreographers/teachers throughout the year, and has loved each and every one of them. The studio offers a wide variety of genres including; tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, leaps and turns, pointe, tumbling, hip-hop, and more! The studio is great at playing to the teachers strengths, and I personally encourage my daughter to take and learn from as many different teachers as she can. The studio empowers their students with confidence not only in their dance skills and technique, but also instills the confidence that so many youth need in themselves! The studio is large. It has a large tumbling floor, one large production room, and four additional class rooms. There is a large waiting area, which houses picnic tables for dancers to hang out in between classes. There is a small shop that sells snacks, and during the week many dancers eat and complete homework at the tables. The studio offer classes seven days a week, which is helpful for families with a busy schedule! The front desk staff are kind, patient, and helpful! The studio is conveniently located close to the 57 and 91 freeways! Parking can get crazy during 5 to 7pm during the week, but it is completely worth it! read more

My daughter has been dancing at the Art of Dance and Ballet Academy since it opened. She is now 13 years old & I have nothing but positive things to say about the teachers, faculty and studio! ADBA has become our home away from home, She loves being part of the family that we call ADBA! It wouldn't be the place it is now without the great families and children that attend the studio, starting at age 2 all the way to age 18! I recommend ADBA to anyone that asks me about where their child should take dance classes! read more

Both my daughters go here and miss Nicole takes great care of them. My little one in particular really likes her and does well under her guidance. read more

Top notch teachers in a warm friendly environment. Reasonable tuition rates with an extensive schedule of classes for all ages. Good technique from qualified professionals. read more

Ms Nicole is AMAZING!!!! There is nothing bad I can say. Everyone here is great. If you have a young dancer then you should at least check out this studio. One class with ms Nicole And your child will fall in love with dance. Great price too! read more

Location is nice and teachers are wonderful, but getting consistent ballet lessons for my 8 year old has been disappointing due to last minute change of teachers as well as last minute cancellations. It's $45 for 4 lessons - which is very economical.. and now I realize I get what I pay for. I am willing to pay more elsewhere for a better experience for my daughter. On the other hand, the jazz class for older girls look great- and I see that instructor there all the time. read more

My daughter has danced here for a year w the young dancers (she is now 4 years old) Mrs. Nicole is amazing with the "littles" . The recitals are top notch read more

My daughter started at the Young Dancers Academy at 2 1/2 years old with fabulous Ms Lauren who taught my daughter ballet, tap, and tumbling. My daughter absolutely loves her and wanted to dance everyday! Then she progressed and moved to the competition team! At six years old, she now dances with all of the teachers/choreographers and adores and admires them all! We have been amazed with every single teacher/choreographer on how they have embraced my daughter, teaches her the beautiful art of dance, and continues to encourage her potential! My daughter has met her best friends here at ADBA and they enjoy dancing together! As a mom, I too have met some wonderful moms that have become my dear friends! I have checked out other dance studios and it doesn't compare to ADBA! Thank you Teachers/Choreographers for your dedication and expertise on teaching our children to be beautiful dancers! read more

We love Miss Nicole! She is fantastic with the little ones. My daughter is 2.5 and Nicole has the patience of an angel.

I love this studio! The teachers are all very qualified and experienced! They make every child feel welcome in their class and everyone there is very friendly. They don't nickle and dime you like a lot of other stuios. Their dancers are dressed and dancing appropriately and not wearing scantily clad costumes with provocative moves. I highly recommend this facility to anyone with a child any age that wants to dance! Their new Young Dancer program 2-6 year-olds is awesome too! read more

Love this dance studio. Reasonably priced and everyone is very nice. Miss Nicole is the best and is great with the kids.

This studio is great! Everyone is very caring and supportive. The teachers are all wonderful, professional, mature and with lots of experience. My daughter is so happy we found this new studio. read more