We have been part of the SMDC family since 2018 when my daughter was 6 and it's been a 2nd home…read more Being a woman (and mom!) owned and ran business, everyone there really focuses on helping our children grow up into good people, not just great dancers. The studio recently won the Sportsmanship award at a recent competition and that really showcases the values of the studio. Not only that, they focus on my daughter's growth. When all the pressure of being a teenager hits, I can meet with the studio owner and get help working through it...whether it be taking a break from dance classes for a week, or great mom advice. It's also a great dance school.

We've been part of SMDC for almost 10 years, and it has truly been an incredible experience for our…read morefamily. My daughter has trained in a wide range of styles--jazz, lyrical, tap, and ballet--and the quality of instruction across the board has been outstanding. The teachers and staff are not only highly knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm and supportive. They create an environment where dancers feel encouraged, challenged, and valued. Being part of the competitive dance team has been especially meaningful. It's helped my daughter grow tremendously--not just as a dancer, but as a person. She's gained confidence, discipline, and lasting friendships. One of her absolute favorite experiences each year is performing in The Nutcracker. It's such a special opportunity, and SMDC makes it feel magical while still maintaining a nurturing, positive atmosphere. We're so grateful to be part of such a loving and dedicated dance community. I highly recommend SMDC to anyone looking for a studio that combines excellent training with heart.

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!

Amazing!!! Brandon and Laura are the best!…read more Nice place to dance and shine our steps. They treated us like family. Best dancing school ever!!!!

Excellent location. Olga is very easy to work with. Wonderful location and free parking.read more

Edit: Want to highlight, this was my experience and my experience alone. It does not reflect on the…read moreoverall experience of other members and some of them seem to have fun. Had to think about my experience in this dance studio because as a non dancer who was genuinely curious about learning some dances, my experience here was less than fortunate. However, lets highlight some positives: 1. The owner Olga and the person on the front desk are really nice. You can tell that the owner is very structured in how she thinks about dance and when she talks to you there is passion in there. 2. The space is amazing and I can tell that they are super serious about dance. My experience however, on my second visit was awful. Again as a background, i have 0 dance experience and was just trying to learn some bachata. However, the instructor who was teaching bachata was literally on one. Basically calling me out infront of the class and highlighting how shit i am and then saying its because she loves everyone in the class that she is doing that. At one point she said some things about the steps and how some of us were doing it wrong and then stopped and looked at me and said, "It's YOU!! You are doing it wrong." Which at that point the class laughed. Seriously, i already know am shit, and am sure every partner knows am shit. That's why I am paying to take the classes, to get better. You know, I have taught a few things and one saying that's well known is "praise in public, criticize in private". I have no intention of become a professional dancer, so maybe a bit of grace might be good and if you have a problem with something i have done, as an instructor, pull me aside and talk to me. I am more than happy to make amends and apologize and have no ego. Anyway, my experience here was less than prime and honestly if it wasnt for Olga, salvaging part of the situation and issuing a refund, i would have gone lower in rating.

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.

My 7 yo daughter has been here for just over a year now and we've really enjoyed our time here. She…read morehas learned so much at the grand academy already and has absolutely loved every second of it. The instructors are great with the kids - firm but kind. My daughter has had classes with Marina, Yelena, and Taylor and they're all wonderful. I've also taken some adult beginner classes with Marina and Yelena that I really enjoyed. The owner, Serge, is easily accessible and always willing to listen to any feedback or concerns I have. Operationally, there's some room for improvement but overall we've been really happy here and have seen a lot of progress over the last year.

We just started during the summer and Centre Stage already feels like home! Coming from my…read moredaughter's old dance studio was tough because she loved them. The transition was smooth and seamless. All the instructors are super nice and have been great with all the dancers. Allison is the best! Thanks for making our baby girl feel right at home!

A gem in the Monrovia community! 3 spacious studio rooms with sprung marley flooring, a nice size…read morewaiting area, free street parking, and a variety of classes/styles for kids of all ages plus adults. You can tell the owner Alison has a passion for dance and working with kids and made us feel very welcome here. Grateful to have found this studio!

Bailey was amazing! We needed a last minute first dance for our wedding that was less than two…read moreweeks away. She helped us choreograph a cute dance routine to a song that we had picked. Even though our dance was simple, it looked smooth and polished thanks to Bailey's tips and tricks. She made sure we were able to do all the moves perfectly, and we even got to do a cute dip at the end. The first dance was exactly what we were looking for. We did 3 classes which was the perfect amount for us. In less than one week, we had already learned the entire dance. She even filmed us so we could practice more at home. Bailey was so responsive and helpful, and the best teacher. Highly recommended!

We are newlyweds and my husband and I like trying new things. We loved our intro with Bailey and…read morefound the time for another private class (which was today). It was so fun and we learned so much more about each other after dancing! Almost like couples therapy! Thanks for being patient with us Bailey!

Here's your translation:…read more My son has decent athletic ability. At four, he could climb a pole at the park, and by five, he was riding a bike without training wheels. So, I enrolled him in this street dance class. After a year, he still can't do anything. The teacher probably doesn't even know the basics, like the Thomas spin, yet started teaching others. We've decided to stop wasting time with this useless street dance class. If you want your child to actually learn something, don't come here. If you just want to waste your own and your child's time, feel free to sign up. --------------------------------- Reply to this owner: Obviously, my son has been attending classes with you. You're trying to dodge responsibility by claiming he hasn't. I'll be coming tomorrow to cancel your terrible and useless course. Also, your response will be shared with everyone. Not only do you fail at teaching dance, but your attitude is poor, and you have a habit of shifting blame.

My daughter has been a student at Ballet Kukan for the past 9 years. I have seen her abilities grow…read moreso much in that time. She loves the annual recital performances and joined the Ballet Kukan Theatrical Company competition team last year. There are a lot of kids in her age group who have been dancing at Ballet Kukan for years, but still new kids occasionally join and are welcomed into the community. I really value the skills and confidence she has gained under Ms. Noriko's instruction. She has had different teachers over the years, but two of her current teachers (besides Ms. Noriko) are Ms. Angie and Mr. Julian; she has good things to say about them as well. Ms. Elena who handles all the administration at the front desk really cares about the kids too.

If you care about your child's physical and emotional well-being, stay far away from this school…read more On July 25, 2025, I brought my 4-year-old daughter to her 4:00 PM gymnastics class. We arrived at 3:59 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. I've attached a video showing my daughter's reaction after being traumatized by the teacher--no child should ever go through this.

The best! This is one of the top academies in California and in America. Professional experience…read moretrainers from Russia, most of which were in the Olympics at one point. It doesn't get any better than this. Such a wonderful family environment. All the girls and parents are very loving and close and family oriented. We often do play dates outside of the gym. I can't say enough about this place. Grateful to be here and anyone who joins this Academy will not be sorry.

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

One of the few dance studios I've found that teaches full technique without stressing the kids out!…read moreMy daughter has found so much joy in dancing here. We have been at SoCal Arts for 4 years and my daughter always asks to stay longer every time. Could not more highly recommend this studio.

Very nice and clean studio. They always have well maintained and well stocked restroom. I always…read moresee a cleaning lady around to clean the studio and their restroom. Antibacterial wipe are always provided, they have free mat and rolls and blocks and more..... you can borrow without any fee too. I been to couple group classes. They are all good. I especially love Joella's yoga class. Very gentle and great stretches. Highly recommended!

My 5 stars review is for Joella. I am her yoga class student for more than 2 years now. Her yoga…read moreclasses are on Tuesday 11am and Sat 8am. I really wish that Joella can be there more often. I had many yoga classes over the SgV (with ClassPass and without CP). She is one of the best yoga teachers around here. She really helps me stretch my deeper muscles, she works from your head til toes. Her class can make me sweats. There are many seniors in class, they are very nice and good. I Can't wait till my next class with Joella. Also, one time I left my wallet in class, Joella and the owner found my number right away and call me back. I got my wallet back within 10mins. Thank you!!