After moving to Anaheim Hills, we found the distance to be quite daunting having to drive back and…read moreforth to our former studio so often each day. Therefore, we needed to find a local studio that would meet the needs of our family. At Dance Star, you don't just get quality dance instruction. DSAPA provides a well-rounded curriculum that benefits all. To break it down for those on Yelp looking for a quick answer: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Instruction: The instructors and director provide an approach to teaching dance that respects both the age and individual needs of each dancer. You will not have a dancer promote levels, just to push them along to make room for new kids. The instructors guide and evaluate your child's learning and progress consistently - they communicate about their growth, strengths and areas of needed improvement. At DSAPA, if your child is looking for just a fun time, there are classes for that. If your child is working towards making a school dance/song team, there are definitely classes that will help with that. If your child aspires to compete - there are classes for that, too! At DSAPA, the focus is that the program fits your child, not that your child should fit the program. Nurturing Environment: Sarah Lemmon, the director, oversees all - she ensures your child's safety and well-being. She is present and involved. She truly loves her students and you can see this through her interactions with the families at the studio. Her instructors also demonstrate such genuine concern and care for your child. Miss Jessica and Miss Bianca absolutely make sure my daughter feels supported and loved. Miss Mackenzie is super supportive and moves heaven and Earth to be with her dancers when they hit the stage. Communication: The director, Sarah Lemmon, is on top of communication - which is GREAT!!! Her staff, especially Miss Abby, is definintly on top of things. It's awesome to not have to wait until the next class to speak to my kids' instructors. Also, I don't have to leave a message and cross my fingers that somebody will get back to me. Tuition/Fees: The tuition at DSAPA is comparable to local studios. While you may find less expensive rates at other studios, I can attest that the difference is made up in other ways. Other studios may charge less for tuition, however they will markup fees for showcases, performances, competitions and costumes. If you truly breakdown costs, DSAPA isn't more expensive than others. ** I read a negative post here about a financial situation during COVID - I am completely in disagreement with that post. Sarah Lemmon, despite her business taking a hit, decreased charges for tuition and fees while other studios charged full price for classes. Sarah knew that the quality of classes and level of engagement that dancers got via Zoom did not compare to that of in-person classes, so she decreased tuition rates. Now, that is truly indicative of a director who cares about her families and students. ALL policies regarding refunds are clearly stated numerous times when enrolling. Parents sign off on this, therefore the negative review is not DSAPA's error. Just stating a fact. Classes can fill up, so I advise not waiting to the last minute to sign up. Overall, if you're a picky mother looking for quality instruction that your kids will learn from...DSAPA is completely worth trying out. If you don't like it - you won't be given a hard time. DSAPA cares about your child's growth and happiness...they support whatever decision you make for your children. No pressure at this studio!!!

Yelp says 5 stars is "great" but my opinion of DSAPA is more like wonderful! My daughter has been…read moredancing there for the past year and has made great bonds with girls on her team, with her different dance teachers, and with the owner herself. Even though the studio is large in numbers, it feels like a big family because Sarah (the owner) sets such a positive tone with everyone. My daughter is thriving and it's such a joy to see how much fun she's having and how much she has grown in her dance skills this past year. I can't recommend this studio enough!

I'm new to the area and I found them on Instagram. They're offering a lot of classes and I…read moreimmediately signed up. Upon entering, they will check your temperature and guide you to which room/suite your class will be. The staff were amazing and friendly. I had a beginner hip-hop with Chris Wu and it's amazing! Every one was so nice and just going with their own pace. I'm not a good dancer and it's nice that he is so patient with us. It was a fun class and I'm excited to try out more of it. If you're looking for any dance classes for adults, this is the place to go. Every one are wearing masks and there are social distance floor markings in the dance rooms as well.

3 rooms with lots of space for the dancers and each of them have Air conditioning! I have been an…read moreinstructor here for years and have met so many incredible dancers. There's a lot of fun opportunities to grow into a better performer. I highly recommend checking them out on social media. Come dance with us

Momentum Dance is a staple in the SoCal community with a great family owned and operation running…read moremultiple decades. They're artistic instruction and guidance is unparalleled and a wonderful and patient experience for performers of all ages. I cannot recommend this performing arts studio enough!

We've been part of Momentum for over six years, watching my daughter grow from a tiny toddler on…read moretippy toes to a confident tween who shines on stage. We absolutely love the wide variety of classes, from Ballet, Jazz, Acrodance, Tap, Lyrical and more. Momentum is also known for its fun-themed annual recitals, featuring favorites like Peter Pan, Frozen, and Rapunzel. The teachers are incredibly patient and professional. The only downside? We need a newer and bigger studio--more and more dancers are joining! Oh, and more affordable recital costumes.

We love, love, love Stagelight for so many different reasons. My daughter started Musical Theater…read moreSinging and Dance about 1.5 years ago when she was 4.5 and has really stuck with it; and this studio is magnificent. 1. Ms. Lindsey is THE best. She teaches the dance portion and has so much energy, enthusiasm, silliness - she makes dancing technique so accessible to this age, which quite honestly is a bit more harder to captivate since their attention is all over the place. 2. The price/schedules is so amazing. It fits what we need and there are so many class options - including acting, dancing, singing. There's just a lot more than a dance studio..so if my daughter were interested in improv/acting later, then she can easily switch to that or use a makeup token to check it out. 3. The productions and how they showcase their students on stage is genuinely such a huge effort and I'm amazed at how they can do this for hundreds of students across 3 shows - we love it and my daughter has a blast on the big stage, with the stage makeup and showing off their skills. And we also love how the costumes are stage/age appropriate - which honestly is something I've noticed in other dance companies I don't love. Cannot say enough great things about Stagelight. We love it and you will, too!

The "studios" are very crammed. They tried to put too many kids in one session with only 1…read moreinstructor. This arrangement may work for older kids who are able to listen and pay attention but definitely not good for the 4-6yo groups. Most of the kids were all over the place, talking, playing, distracting others and it was very hard for the instructor to control so many little ones and still try to teach. I don't recommend for very young children.

Our daughter had been coming to this studio for a couple years now and it has been a really…read morepositive experience overall. She joined the competition team and has grown in not only her technical skills and stage presence, but also in the relationships she's made with her teammates. Dance studios all have their own cultures, but this studio cultivates one where girls encourage, support, and cheer for each other. The girls are really nice to each other, and one of my daughter's favorite part of coming to the studio aside from dancing, is seeing her friends and teammates. The coaches know their dancers and have their best interests in mind. My daughter's coaches have encouraged, pushed, and taught her to elevate her skills and grow each year. They learn the strengths of all the girls and use it to create some really amazing dance choreography. The coaches are creative and talented, and it's very fun to see the dances that they come up with each year. Over the years, studio has grown a lot. It's a testament of the experiences of the families here. The studio has taken its growth and has done a really nice job creating classes for every skill level and age. There's a wide spread of classes that accommodates beginners and children all the way through teens and elite dancers. Because of its size and how girls are grouped, girls bond and make friends pretty quickly. The nice thing about the studio is that you can watch every class as a parent. Our girls are still young and it's fun to be able to see what they're learning and how their skills are growing. We've watched a lot of classes over the years, and we've loved watching our daughter grow. We've also gotten to know her teammates, coaches, and the moms. Because of this, DSAPA has turned into more of a community than a studio. The director, assistant director, coaches, and staff are friendly, kind, and talented, and we always feel welcome here. What's most important to us is that our daughter has fun... and that's a given. Along the way, she has also learned the importance of team work, time management, the rewards of hard work, and has made some great friendships along the way at the studio. I would recommend this studio to our friends and family. It's been a great place for our daughter and we are always amazed at how much she grows each season.

We just changed studios and I really like this one. My daughter came from a dance studio nearby…read morethat she had been going to since she was a toddler. However, we never got a tour, we never got introduced to anyone, or by anyone. And that always stood out to me. We moved and I, therefore, moved my daughter to a studio near our new house, but she wanted nothing to do with it. As I knew I couldn't go back to her old studio, I found this one. It's clean, it's good parking, it appears to be in a safe location. There is always someone at the front. The owners literally introduce themselves and shake your hand!!!!! The teachers also introduce themselves and give you feedback after a trial class. I think my daughter has found her new studio. I'm willing to make the drive for her to be happy. The reason why we "can't" go back to her old studio is that we went from competitive to recreational and her original studio kind of treats rec as an after thought. Once recitals kick in, it's like 20+ students. Don't get me wrong, by daughter loved the studio. I, personally, wasn't really about it. When we moved to the 2nd studio, the one near our new house, my daughter wanted nothing to do with it. With 20+ kids in a class, it was a no for me as well. And rec kids are also seen as an after thought because there aren't that many options for them with certain teachers, days, or times. Anyway, finding this studio has been great. I hope my daughter really comes to like it.

This place is absolutely unbelievable. The ownership alone makes this place the best dance studio…read moreI've ever been to for my girls, and that's including the dance-mom elitist culture that seems to be so common at other studios in this area. The Good Stuff: 1) The entrance to this place is magnificent. It's welcoming. Formal. Not "obnoxious trophy" layered, but feels like a professional studio. 2) The staff, and especially the ownership, is WOW! My daughter had some post-COVID anxiety about being away from us for so long, but the owner of the studio spent so much time with her, trying to warm her, welcome her, invite her, make her feel safe. These employees care about the kids and care about dancing, and that's what makes this place so much better than the other studios we've been to. 3) The "levels" of teams are easy to follow and give kids so many opportunities to be as involved or "recreational" as they want. 4) We haven't been here long, so I haven't met a ton of parents, but the culture of these parents is so much less nasty and cutthroat than the other places we've been. 5) Their finance team worked with us when my daughter wanted to make some changes mid-month. No problems at all. Stellar customer service. Go here. It's amazing. As long as my kids continue to express interest in dancing, they'll stay at this studio.

Thank you for the excellent dance lass. We really enjoyed all the instruction and new patterns to…read moreme. Following along was easy and very helpful.

Tristan and Val are wonderful Bachata and Salsa teachers. They make you feel welcome right away and…read moreare always happy to answer questions. Val even gives out snacks sometimes, which keeps the class fun and relaxed. I took my very first Bachata group class here, and they made me feel completely at home. I never felt intimidated. They're amazing at welcoming new students while still keeping the class engaging for dancers of all levels. I've been coming here for three months now, and I still love it!

My daughter enjoys her tumbling class she takes each week. Her teacher is great with the kids and…read morepushes her to go further each week. The only downside is, there is never anyone at the front desk and unless your child is in more than one class, it's hard to keep up with the closures of the studio. Overall we had a nice experience there.

There is no denying that the dancers at OCPAA are exceptionally talented, highly disciplined, and…read moretechnically brilliant. If you are looking for a studio that knows how to produce elite, industry-ready competitors who win titles, they absolutely deliver on that front. It is undeniably a powerhouse, backed by the resources and affluence required to compete at the highest levels. However, dance is supposed to be an art form that inspires community, but our experience with OCPAA at a recent convention highlighted a deeply concerning cultural issue. We witnessed an elitist, "mean girl" attitude from several of their dancers that went beyond standard competitive drive. Bringing other dancers down and carrying an air of superiority doesn't just hurt the individuals targeted; it actively damages the broader community of competitive dance. Ultimately, it comes down to what you value as a parent or a dancer: - If you view dance purely as a cutthroat industry where winning justifies a "burn bridges and cut down the competition" mentality, then this studio's environment will likely align with your goals. -If you love dance for the art, the community, and the personal growth, and believe that being a great dancer should go hand-in-hand with being a supportive human being, you may find the culture here deeply disappointing. Technique can be bought and taught, but character is modeled from the top down. It is a shame that such a high-caliber studio allows a toxic social culture to overshadow the immense talent of its students. I hope leadership takes note and starts fostering humility alongside their awards.

We are so grateful to Miss Krista and her amazing team! My daughter has been attending the Academy…read more831 since she was four, and we've seen her confidence and perseverance grow over the years. As a shy girl, watching her step outside her comfort zone and perform on stage has been such a joy. We truly believe the academy has helped her grow not only as a performer but also as a person. Thank you pouring out your patience and heart to your students and shaping students who learn to embrace and believe in themselves.

Great place, I felt comfortable as a beginner and the instructor are great teachers and patientread more

We love coming out to 4PM for master classes, I wish we lived closer so we could train all year…read more They consistently have amazing teachers that make it well worth our drive from HB. Thankful for all the opportunities my daughter has had here.

My daughter has recently started dancing here but we have nothing but positive things to say! her…read moreconfidence has definitely increased and she's growing so much with the pop up classes and normal classes! Its not competitive at all amongst the student! Everyone is supportive and encouraging in all classes.