My kid has been coming here for a few weeks and he's having a blast in the hip hop class. The class…read moreis great for his age, 5.5 and the instructor Chris is A+. We had a few substitute teachers and all were wonderful except for one. We had an issue where one of the other students was causing trouble, but the sub didn't care. I didn't mind too much since I knew it was just a one off class that day. For the young class, they do some warm ups, learn some moves and have fun at the end. This is a great intro to performance and all the kids seem to enjoy it.

I came in for a free trial to see if it was the right fit for my son ( definitely wasn't the right…read morefit) all they did was stretch and play hide n seek. (They definitely did play hide and seek I stayed the whole time and watched so don't say I'm making accusations. ) Thank you. I then let them know that I will think about it. I then was harassed and kept getting phone calls DAILY. and voicemails about that class. If someone doesn't answer the phone 2 days in a row stop calling. I literally had to block their number.

I have been looking for a barre studio since I moved back to Southern CA, but never found a place…read morethat felt right. Today, I took a barre class from Meghan at SMDC and knew within minutes that this was home. The space was clean, equipment like weights and mats were in great condition, and the quality of instruction was excellent. Everyone in the room was focused on following the movements and taking the class seriously. I hope to find my way back to fitness in Meghan's classes!

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I took an adult intermediate ballet class with Yelena recently and she was great! Her teaching was…read moreoverall clear - she demonstrated the moves and would call them out as well while the music was playing - making it easy to follow for visual and verbal learners. She also pointed out how to better hold my posse on releve and attitude as well as tips on how to improve my overall balance. It's been over a decade since I danced so having an instructor make sure I have correct posture and positioning is important to prevent injuries. Yelena was also kind enough to encourage me after class was over. While I'm sad I'll be moving away in a couple of months, I'll enjoy her classes as well as any adult intermediate ballet classes with other instructors here while I'm still in the area!

On July 25, 2025, I brought my 4-year-old daughter to her 4:00 PM gymnastics class. We arrived at…read more3:59 PM and, as directed by the front desk, walked through the ballet room to get there. The ballet class was already past its scheduled end time, so we waited until the students finished before passing through. Halfway across the room, the ballet teacher suddenly began yelling at us aggressively. My daughter was terrified. I calmly asked her to lower her voice, but she continued screaming--following us into the gymnastics room in front of dozens of children. I have a heart condition and began feeling unwell from the stress, yet she would not stop. No staff intervened. I assumed the school would handle it properly, but I was wrong. Later, the owner defended the teacher, accused me of being a "criminal," and took zero responsibility. The real victims were my daughter and the many children who witnessed this unprovoked outburst. Parents should be aware of three serious concerns: 1. Poor safety - No security, unattended front desk, and children can easily wander outside to the street. I personally saw a 6-year-old disappear for 20 minutes. 2. Emotionally unstable ballet teacher - Multiple online reviews mention her history of yelling at kids when parents aren't present. 3. Unprofessional management - Canceled classes without notice, no accountability, and intimidation tactics from the owner, Serge. I regret not calling the police that day. If I had, maybe fewer children would be subjected to this behavior. Parents, please protect your children. A school should be a safe, nurturing place--not one where kids are traumatized and parents are threatened.

What started as a fun Mommy & Me ballet class has blossomed into a beautiful three-year dance…read morejourney for my daughter. The loving, supportive teachers and welcoming staff have given her the space to grow into her own little dancer at her own pace. I truly believe the positive and nurturing environment at SoCal Arts is what made her fall in love with dance. Watching her confidence grow alongside her passion for dance has been such a rewarding and heartwarming experience for me as a mom. Through SoCal Arts, we've also met some incredible people -- including my daughter's best friend and my own dance mama bestie

Our daughter has been Dancing here for about 5 months and she absolutely loves it! She's only 3 but…read moreasks to go to ballet class on a daily! We love all our teachers and all the friends we've made along the way!

I extremely recommend this studio, because they are make you the best that you can be. The owner of…read morethe studio Ms.Christina she is so nice and respect your choice. Sometimes she can be hard, but it just to make you a better dancer. The teachers are so nice and hard working that every time when I go there I feel welcomed and it feels like my second home. The students are very caring and kind to each other. Since we are in a pandemic, she makes use safe and cleans the studio. She does whatever she can do to keep the studio clean. I think that this is the best studio that I ever went to, and I highly recommend!

The owner is professional, great location, and dance space. Dancers going there are bound to get…read morevery technically strong, and the owner pushes students to try other styles that usually are not offered in other competition studios. Their awards speak for themselves. They are all very strong, passionate and talented.

My daughters (and wife) have been taking dance classes at the school for a year. I just left the…read more100th anniversary performance. What a fantastic production. You can see the motivation of the students, motivation driven by a far more motivated owner/instructor - Emily. I had a front row seat, far right. Not an ideal seat for a show, but I was uniquely positioned because I could see behind the curtain. I could see Emily. Most of the time she had her typical serious demeanor. But every once in a while, I'd see a smile. It wasn't for anyone. No one was looking at her, the girls were performing. But in that moment, I could see her joy, her dedication, her passion. What a beautiful smile. And what joy she's given our daughters - and certainly to many others. I'd post a picture, but "NO PICTURES ALLOWED!"... so I don't have any. Highly recommended. Not just for the instruction, but equally for the love of the art.

This place has amazing communication and very clearly stated rules. I love that it has a rich…read morehistory in ballet and the teacher Ms. Emily is an awesome teacher. I also love that the policy on masks is that they are allowed in class AND allowed in performances as long as they are of an appropriate style. So for the families where this is important, this is a place to go! There is plenty of parking around the studio and lots of different classes and times to choose from. You can watch the students dance from a tv in the waiting lobby. The staff is friendly and they provide you the costumes for each performance. The only thing that kind of bothers me is the very long flight of stairs that you need to walk to get to the studio but it just means I get to actually get some exercise in! lol

While there are some negative reviews on here that are not completely false, I def have to disagree…read morethat this place is not worth it. Far from it!! My daughter had been in pre-ballet at another studio for almost 4 years (ages 5-8.75) and once she was moved up to ballet 1 and schedule changed, I had to find another studio with a more suitable schedule (due to my work schedule) that was worth the $ and time. Then I found this place and met Mr. Ling, while my daughter attended the Sunday class on trial that Lily was teaching. That was over 4 years ago! And even though the schedule was also inconvenient as was the 30min commute, I made arrangements with a family member to be able to drive my daughter there for a long time so that she can continue to receive the ballet training that is provided there. My daughter had done trial classes in several other places but the attention to technique and form was unmatched anywhere else. Mr. Ling, his daughter, and Lily corrected the students to the point where my daughter felt targeted. My daughter had to learn not to take things personal and to apply correction when given. Now she feels ignored if there is no criticism. It turns out, my daughter learned very little in her previous years in dance (it was more performance based) and in the years since she's been there, she has improved TREMENDOUSLY! Not only is she learning proper technique, I have learned so much from Mr. Ling that I appreciate the dance form so much more because I understand it so much better now! She is still not a great dancer and one of those that struggles more than the others but she has become such a strong and disciplined young lady. I frequently receive many compliments on how graceful and well behaved she is. I feel it is mostly because of the culture and values instilled at Elite Ballet. Mrs. Ling is a Yumiko seller=15% discount+free shipping), they are very supportive of one another and help each other to improve and the summer intensive classes are really impressive as well as reg class and there's not one day my daughter doesn't come out sweating! Yes, there were unexpected costs for performances but you quickly learn that after ur first time. Nothing is for free and still in comparison to other studios, Elite is very reasonably priced. They actually just increased slightly but is still far more affordable than other places. Do the math. And yes, they do insist on purchasing whatever they suggest but really, Mr. Ling is top-notch! As a former ABT principal dancer, he knows his stuff! Most places will understandably deter a student from taking other classes from other places only because it can cause confusion or create injuries. This place is strictly classical ballet and for those who are passionate about becoming good ballet dancers. It is the foundation for all dance forms.

Our kids had class in this school for couple years. When I first talked to the owner, he seemed to…read morehave passion about the ballet. After a while, I realized that it's all about money. The class usually have about 20 students especially the beginning class. There's only 1 instructor without any assistant. He rarely would tell you what went wrong when the student made a mistake in ballet steps. He expected the students to follow others & correct their own mistakes. To be honest, they're small kids, they'd not know what went wrong unless you told them. Also a lot of time, he'd just have his 15 or 16 year old daughter to teach Ballet I class. It's fine if she worked as an assistant but not as an instructor. Also if you don't go to their summer intensive class which is 3 hours/ day for Sat & Sun in summer. They'd just ignore your kids, won't tell them if they're doing good or not and not even dare to remember their name. Also the students would never be able to promote to an advanced class if you don't go to the summer camp. They only have 1 show a year through audition so the younger kids rarely have chance to be on stage. Other schools usually have at least 2 shows a year with 1 show be the showcase and all the kids could participate. I definitely don't recommend this ballet school.

What an amazing charter school!…read more My niece came in for a dance audition, along with a bunch of other very talented kids! Upon arrival, we were greeted by the principal Mr Wallace, who had a warm, friendly, and inviting presence. The walls were decorated with student artwork. The general feeling was so inviting. We were welcomed and signed in. Given a short informational talk, while the children stretched and warmed up.. Then off they went. We walked around the school grounds during the audition times and were so pleasantly pleased. Clean lines, playful color palettes, welcoming open space. Career center. Staff was friendly. I want to be in school again!! This school could easily be summed up as FAME. A school that focuses on the ARTS. Dance, art, drama, acting, music, singing. All the things being lost in public schools, that we cake so much! We are so impressed! My niece loves it here and we have our fingers crossed her audition went well enough to grant her admission! Hooray for the ARTS!

It's a great school that allows students to focus on visual, theatrical, performing arts and…read moregraphic arts

This review is long overdue! We are extremely happy with Tippi Toes, especially with Ms. Juliet…read more Ms. Juliet is very kind and patient with the kids. We love her and how tactful she is with all the kids. She's been our daughter's ballet instructor since she was 3 and just turned 5. They have a dance recital twice a year (spring and winter) and I love how they upload the dance video on YouTube so we can practice at home. Highly recommend! Very family friendly

We took a few Tippi Toes classes over the years that were excellent- super engaging teachers, and…read moremy daughter loved class. However, I think this year they have changed ownership and unfortunately the quality of the class seems to have gone down. We signed up for a class this fall, took one class and the teacher just let the music play and danced quietly along and the girls in class didn't have much instruction. We actually ended up pulling our daughter from the class. Hopefully they're doing something to improve the situation.

This place honestly feels more like a community service dedicated to teaching people how to dance…read morethan a business trying to get rich. At the time of writing this review, the drop-in rate is only $17, and you can purchase a 5-class bundle for just $15 per class. $15... what can you even get for $15 these days? Lol. The best part is that the classes never expire. You literally get a physical card, and the owner/instructor hole-punches each class off old-school style. I actually love that. I've been to two classes so far, and the male-to-female ratio has been pretty balanced. Everyone has been friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. For the price, atmosphere, and quality of the community, it's really hard to beat. I'm honestly so glad I live nearby and have a place like this where I can learn how to dance.

5,6,7,8...that's all I hear after taking a class here. Mix in some salsa music, and you've got a…read morekick-ass salsa class! This ballroom studio is such a fantastic place to learn salsa and/or bachata for all levels! We recently joined this ballroom studio and bought an 8-class pass. We're currently on our fourth session, and although the moves are a bit challenging, the instructors here really do try to get to every individual and see what each student's challenges are. What's great is that you will never find yourself with the same partner when you are here, which helps I feel helps you learn better as well. The place is definitely well kept, neat, and they have mirrors all around the facility! The prices are very affordable in comparison to some of the other studios we've seen in the past. Thank you to our awesome instructors! We can't wait to keep coming back!