We absolutely love this studio! My daughter has learned so…read moremuch! All she does is show off the skills she learned from Ms. Mariah. The class is very well structured and the teachers are so inspiring. Not only is my daughter having fun, she's actually gaining real techniques. I'm very impressed with how much progress my daughter is showing!

We have been coming to this studio for 17+ years and we love it. They don't just teach the kids…read moreballet, they teach good behavior, teamwork and time management. Mrs. Elizabeth, the founder and head instructor is versed in various forms of ballet and ethnic influences. Her teachers balance traditional ballet based on Royal Academy of Dance with modern and freeform influences. Try a session.

This school is great! I only attend the mommy&me dance class with my toddler but she loves it. The…read moreteachers are very nice and my baby girl loves getting dressed up and following along with the moves. It is a lot of fun!

My almost 3 year old daughter and I regularly attended the Mommy & Me ballet class on Saturday…read moremornings with Ms. Emily and it was one of the highlights of our week. Ms. Emily has the biggest heart and is a complete natural at interacting with children so young. At the beginning of the session, when my daughter had just turned 2, she had a lot of trouble focusing on her teacher and following instructions - which I learned is completely okay. Over time, her ability to focus improved and she would look forward to her ballet and tap class every weekend. Her favorite part was when Ms. Emily would give a sticker or glitter at the end of class. I loved watching how happy she was in class and how much she talked about it afterwards. Sadly, due to the COVID situation, the studio has been closed for the last two months and our routine has been disrupted. We're really hopeful that the situation improves in Los Angeles and we can find a way to have the class back in a safe way. We can't wait to be back! P.S. Funny story.. I was SO excited to put my (then) 2 year old in a mommy & me ballet class that I read the class instructions very carefully... the dress code was fairly specific (a certain color leotard, tights, ballet slippers etc). So I thought the moms were supposed to dress up just like their daughters. First class ever, I showed up in full leotard and tights to dance with my girl! After that, I realized the moms come in regular clothes so I was careful to dress appropriately from then on. Just a tip for other moms enrolling in the mommy & me class!

I understand that they have a constant flow of new students, so they're not fighting for new…read morebusiness, but they do such a disservice to prospective students and parents by placing them in incorrect levels after trial classes. I've heard from several other parents that their daughters were placed in "teen ballet" despite them having years of previous ballet training elsewhere and being much younger than 13. What a joke.

The teachers were amazing, the studio is beautiful and the times were convenient. They ey seem to…read moreknow what they are doing.

What a great dance school and studio! I like how friendly the instructors are and how there are…read morefree beginners classes. I've taken some salsa and bachatta classes here a few times and really enjoyed it. They rotate dance partners but you can bring your own partner. Wish I knew about this place when going to college since it's very close to the UCLA campus. Instruction is clear and fun. I recommend this place and the studio has many dance rooms. It's spacious and clean. Nicole is a great teacher! It's a nice way to meet people too.

I have been participating in the Zero to Hero Bachata Sensual Class at Dancer University since…read moreJanuary and I can't say enough nice things about it! With no prior dance experience, I found the environment supportive for individuals of all skill levels. I've completed three beginner series and felt my confidence and skills improve. I highly recommend taking the series more than once since the instructors try really hard to make each series different. There is so much to learn, so repetition is key! I also like that you get to dance with the instructors and get feedback, I don't believe other dance studios do this so this a huge plus. My instructors were David/Michelle and John/Sofia. AMAZING instructors, 10/10. Both partners are highly knowledgeable and explain technique in easy ways to understand. I enjoy the demo at the end of the class. Some great inspiration!! I look forward to my continued journey at Dancer!

'Tis a great ballet school! I have learned so much from Ms. Michelle and all the other teachers…read more They are all so kind and helpful. The small class sizes are great because I feel like each student gets more attention in class. The reason I've progressed so much is because of these amazing teachers. If I could give Culver City Academy of Ballet 1,000 stars, I would. P.S. This was written by a student who goes to this school.

We just started at Culver City Academy of Ballet, having moved up from the sister studio,…read moreMichelle's Dance Academy. Both studios are fantastic - they foster a love of dance for the students and have a way with being both firm but fun in all classes. The instructors are extremely talented, kind, and do a great job managing both the young dancers and the parents. There are so many places you can enroll young girls for dance in West LA, but I think CCAB is a true ballet school; focusing on fundamentals and helping students who are really passionate about dance to grow! Michelle especially is an incredible business owner - she knows all of the students, all of the parents, manages two studios with two recitals twice a year and is extremely organized for all paperwork, billing, schedules, which we know isn't always the case for kid's activities.

We had the best experience with Sophie dance. My daughter loves to dance and loves to tumble…read morearound. She has always been active from a young age. We were enrolled at the school of dance and music before the pandemic but then all classes were being taught online during the pandemic. Unfortunately that didn't work out for us. We saw Sophie dance's old location while we were driving down Wilshire and it was history from there. My daughter tried out for their team and was very excited to join their family. She said she didn't feel the time while she was there. She actually begged to stay longer. Sophie dance isn't just a dance studio but they are a family. The staff there is very personable. They are not afraid to tell you the truth. Their teams are amazing. My daughter learned so much being part of their team. Unfortunately, this year they required more hours which we couldn't commit to but they will always be our first family. If your looking for something for your little dancer then I would definitely recommend this studio.

We've been bringing our daughter to Sophie Dance West for a little over a year. She's done…read moreballet/tap and beginner ballet and loved both classes. The teachers are great and make the classes fun and age appropriate. Her favorite part was participating in the recital but she likes all the in class performances as well. The studio is nice and conveniently located with parking and lots of stores at brentwood country mart for post ballet lunch or treats. The staff are nice and helpful. Sign up early to get your desired time slot.

This place has turned into one of our favorite activities as a couple! We went in a few months ago…read moreto take some classes for our first dance. And honestly even after the wedding I don't see our love for this place slowing down. Everyone there is the sweetest including David who is the manager of the place. Our instructor Mya is the best there is and we love her! She's so kind and gentle with instruction, will never make you feel any kind of way when guiding you and honestly it's the reason we love Arthur Murray as much as we do! Thank you Mya!! If you're looking for guidance on your first dance or just want to learn more styles of dance couple or otherwise this place is the one for you!

This dance studio is a true gem of Santa Monica!!! My now-husband and I came here about one month…read morebefore our wedding in need of dance lessons. Realistically, we had about 2.5 weeks to learn a routine given our travel plans. At no point during our first (or subsequent) visits were we made to feel stressed or ill-prepared given our truncated timeline, which I greatly appreciated. We were assured that 4 lessons would be plenty to get us first dance ready and these promises were fulfilled! Di was our instructor and we absolutely adored working with her - she is very in tune with people and knows how to explain things in multiple ways for different types of learners. We felt so comfortable and confident by our wedding day and our first dance went extremely smoothly! We cannot thank Di and Arthur Murray enough for giving us such a wonderful experience!! In fact, we had so much fun working with Di that we decided to purchase additional lessons for country swing - we can't wait to be back for these lessons! If you're looking to get into dancing for any reason, including your first dance, look no further!

An amazing instructor and dancer, Jose Espinoza took on a beginner student who had never danced…read moreArgentine Tango, and in less than 4 months participated in an amateur/pro competition that earner his student 5 first place prizes. That was my story and goal, and I'm happy to share with those who are looking for an excellent Argentine Tango instructor. I've done (and continue to do) a combination of private lessons & classes and would highly recommend both. His teaching style, structure and unwavering enthusiasm makes studying with him a must. General recommendation - try out a class and take it from there :)

Hands down the finest dance class instruction I have ever experienced. I have taken classes in…read moretango, ballroom, swing, and salsa and I have never had the pleasure of working with an instructor who is so focussed on giving students such a solid foundation of technique. What Jose Espinoza teaches in a group setting is what most instructors save for private lessons. Not only that, but he actually follows a logical curriculum so that students progress incrementally from class to class. Each class begins with a review of what was learned in the previous class and then new elements are added in such a way as to build one skill upon another. As if this weren't enough of a reason to take these classes, Jose Espinoza is a master at putting his students at ease and making us all laugh while, in some magical way, still making it clear that what we are doing is a serious endeavor worthy of effort, concentration, and diligence. After being in the dance world off and on since 1985, I can safely say that there is no one out there who approches dance instruction the way that Jose does. And believe me, his approach is spectacularly effective.

My daughter has taken a few kids classes and loved them…read more I did the intro to sewing and was so impressed with what I made, having never used a machine previously. We were taught how to make the I item look pretty professional.

Love love love Moving Thread. I have done a parent/child class where we each made a bag. Was…read moreempowering to learn how to use a sewing machine and actually make something useful from raw materials. My child has done the Fashion Camp in the summer twice and loved it both times. So cool for her to be able to design and then create her own clothes. Has opened up a whole world for her. I intend to take more classes for myself to refine my skills. Super fun, and super valuable.