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!

My girls have been apart of DSAPA since 2013 and we consider this studio and it's staff and dancers…read moreas family. As parents of young daughters our top priority was finding a studio that prioritized age appropriateness in their music and costumes as much as we do and DSAPA exceeded our expectations. We are beyond grateful for this local dance studio and for the owner Sarah and her staff for cultivating a love and passion for dance in our children.

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.

I love the dance teachers and the environment. My daughter who is only 5 has grown so much in the…read morepast 7 months!! Totally recommend for recreational or for the competitive dance team!

This review is long over due. What can I say? We love this studio. The teachers and directors here…read moreare beyond amazing. The families are great that come here. The overall vibe is 10/10. I can't imagine taking my daughter anywhere else.

Overcrowded camp. There were way too many children for their tiny studio and the stage. It was…read more$240+ for a week camp for 3.5 hours per day. No cancellation allowed, you forfeited the fee once you paid, which is super inconsiderate in a pandemic. During performance, some kids remain on floor (not on the stage) because the stage was too small to accommodate everyone. Some kids who were at the back can't be seen throughout the performance because the formation never change and everyone in the front is equally tall (go back to note "it was too crowded"). What about considering spots rotation so supporting characters get to be seen a little while main characters get the most stage? Or what about alternate the front and back row during dance so at least all parents get to watch their children perform? Really, the hope was just to see a glimpse of our child, even if it's just a minute or 30 seconds, but nope... can't see my child at all! There were too many children and choreography/formation never changed. This is not a broadway performance where the casts should feel grateful just to be on the show. This is a fee-based (paid) children's camp. This should be about the children's and parents' experiences. The only reason they were packed is that they are piggybacking on successful movies like Encanto or Sing but the delivery was very poor in our experience. The camp was such a waste of time, energy, and money. Never again!

Yorba Linda Spotlight Theater is a great theater to have your children or family be a part of…read more Every person who works with your participating child is amazing. The costumes are incredible. Each play is very organized. In every play the older kids work great with the younger kids. We love this theater and look forward to each and every performance!

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.

I love kids, but I do not have the patience OCPAA has, they are awesome, this is my second time…read moregoing, the kids did so awesome, from last year, do not misunderstand me, last years was good, this year, they were more seasoned. Adelin was my girlfriends grand daughter when she hears music, she starts practicing her routine, she builds up confidence, she was awesome. The arts is a great building tool to get the kids to meet other kids, and builds confidence and skills to grow a productive life. Thank you Karen Herrold

Jay and Jessica Markov at the new YLAB Yorba have been incredible. In the short time my daughter…read morehas been training here, I've already seen her level up. Ballet is the fundamental foundation of all forms of dance, and the training she receives here is clearly improving not only her technique but also her strength, posture, and overall body development. I highly recommend YLAB to any parent with a daughter in dance--no matter what style she focuses on--because strong ballet training makes a huge difference.

We went to The Nutcracker Ballet las night and we amazed at the performance of the owners and…read moreco-directors, Jay and Jessica Marlon. They dance beautifully together with perfect parallel lines with their legs, arms and hands. Stunning! And then to witness their pride watching their students perform was heartfelt. Bravo!!!

My daughter has been coming here for a while. I want to say like two years. She's been taking…read moretumbling classes and now she started on a half year team and she loves it. I used to take her to OC All-Stars when she was little she was just doing gymnastics back then. This was years ago and she stopped going and I regret ever letting her stop because now as a teenager, she had to start all over. She loves coming here, and I really feel like it has taken her out of her shell and helping her with her self-esteem. She really likes Emily and Skylie they both worked with her tumbling. Only thing is that tumble one is really early Wish they had a later time.

I'm sorry but said "coach" who was supposed to help spot at an open gym (9.19 6-8 pm) was insanely…read morerude and unprofessional. the whole point of the open gym is that a coach should help athletes feel safe and secure, instead of deciding who is "worthy" of assistance. I asked him to spot me and he outright refused, saying I 'could already do it,' even though I wanted a safe spot to practice. yes I know I can do it there is nothing wrong w asking for extra help. would stay away from that guy unless you want to be ignored, disrespected, and treated like your safety means nothing~

Owners have copied routines and music from another studio and use them as their own ideas. Heard…read morethis from a girlfriend who's daughter goes there. Just witnessed it for myself at a high school show this so called teacher works for.

My daughter Olivia is new to the studio and loves all her teacher ! The staff is so sweet.read more