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    Michelles Dance Academy

    5.0 (28 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    She just turned 3! So proud
    Marie C.

    Michelle & her instructors are ANGELS! I found about this dance academy during COVID as they were teaching outdoor classes and accepted dancers as young as two. My daughter started her ballet classes just before she turned two. Huge improvements in physical confidence, dancing with other kids & had a blast! Our nanny took her to these classes & flooded us with adorable pictures with tiaras, ribbons, and fun props. I don't know how they do it but they manage to get these kids to pay attention! It's incredible. The best part of this studio is their twice a year dance recitals. We invite the whole family, take tons of pics & have a blast watching the adorable REAL dance choreography on stage. Prior to each recital there's a photoshoot which are adorable and make the best gifts for the holidays for the grandparents. Cute small assortment of supplies for sale - ballet & jazz leotards, outfits & tights Tons of free parking directly in front of the studio. They're on the 2nd floor. Go up the ramp behind CVS - which is accessible only if driving westbound on Venice. WE LOVE & HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SMALL WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS

    YuLin O.

    My kiddo has been at this studio for 3 years and the instructors are 2nd to none. All professional dancers themselves. They are inspiring. Yet they all LOVE kids genuinely and Miss Lydia especially has the charm of preschool teacher and the command of a military leader - she directs and teaches with ease and grace, has a dozen kids at once moving across the stage in concert even at ages 4 and 5! She really knows how to command attention of even toddlers and young kids. The individualized attention each kid gets is better here than at other places. Love the photo shoots. My kiddo is challenged each season and there are lots of types of dance offered. Woman- run entrepreneur, local business, challenging physical and great social experiences; Great parking.

    Dress rehearsal for dance recital.

    Michelle is so loving and has an awesome teaching style. My daughter has flourished dancing with Michelle. We love our bi-annual recitals and weekly class and friends. It's the highlight of our week!

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    Ms. Michelle's is the absolute best! Couldn't ask for a better experience for my little ballerina!

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    We LOVEEE Michelle's Dance Academy!! Michelle and all of the instructors are phenomenal. Extremely professional, patient and kind!

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    Wonderful with children! She is a professional ballerina, and knows her stuff. Highly recommend

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