We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Petite Feet under the guidance of Ms.Liz. My daughter has been dancing with her for two amazing years, and the transformation has been truly beautiful. The age 3-5 class was such a warm, imaginative introduction to movement, it felt playful, expressive, and anything but rigid. Once she stepped into the age 5-7 classes, Ms.Liz gently incorporated classical ballet elements that deepened our daughter's technique while still honoring her personal rhythm and joy. What truly makes Ms.Liz exceptional is her playful/nurturing presence and socio‑emotional awareness. She creates a safe and encouraging atmosphere where kids feel seen and heard, building both their confidence and their love for dance. Our daughter has blossomed, not only physically, but emotionally--discovering freedom in movement, increased self‑assurance, and a real, wholehearted passion for dance. If you're looking for a teacher who blends artistry with empathy, someone who understands that movement is as much about the heart as it is about technique, Ms.Liz at Petite Feet is a rare gem. Highly recommend! read more

We absolutely love Ms Liz and Petite Feet Dance! We are in the 2-4 year old class and they are so much fun. Classes are so imaginative and educational -- Ms Liz brings in fun props, books, etc. to make each class unique and engaging. It's so much more than a dance class -- we learn about different traditions, holidays, and cultures. She is an incredible teacher; she makes sure every child gets a chance to shine in the class. She is one of the most patient and understanding teachers we've had! My daughter has a lot of energy so we enroll her in a number of activities but Ms Liz is by far her favorite teacher. :) At the end of the spring session, she coordinated a small recital with costumes which was super cute and a wonderful experience. I always recommend Petite Feet Dance to all of our friends and am glad it's now a bit closer to us in Pasadena, although I'd be willing to make the drive to wherever she teaches! read more

My daughter attended Petite Feet for a couple of years before the pandemic. I love Liz's approach to teaching. The classes have a laid-back feel to them, while still teaching technique. There is also a focus on the joy of dance and finding your own expression. Overall it's a warm, safe, fun environment. If they taught older kids my daughter would still be enrolled! read more

Miss Liz is an Amazing dance instructor. Engaging, patient, able to demonstrate the dances herself, and you can see that your child is learning the techniques and the names of each position/dance move. Highly recommend this company! read more

My daughter had a lovely experience ! The teacher was so nice and was great space . Was sad to hear the location was closing, it was so close to our house . Looking forward to trying the new location ! read more

Liz is an amazing teacher. She teaches ballet techniques through movement, song, and storytelling that engages and inspires children. My son would go to a class with Liz everyday if he could and he now wants to be a ballet teacher. Liz did a ballet activity for my sons birthday party and it was incredible. Everyone had so much fun. read more

My daughter has been with Ms Liz since she turned 4. She has since blossomed into a little dancer! I took ballet lessons and all the exams from the Royal Academy of Ballet from England from the age of 6 to 16. So I know and love ballet but I never knew it could be this fun and creative! Gone are the days of strict protocols for kids. This class is progressive and modern but they get to learn the same skills taught with much more imaginative ways!We audited quite a few studios before we decided on Ms Liz and she is hands down the best ballet teacher! As soon as I get the email for the next session, I enroll right away! read more

My 4 year old daughter has been doing ballet with Ms Liz for 2 sessions and looks forward to class all week. Ms Liz is an amazing, amazing teacher and the classes are structured so that even the kids are learning all kinds of things, about music and the environment and dance all at once, all while having so much fun. We love it! read more

My daughter and I LOVE Petite Feet! She's taken ballet classes here twice and had a ball both times. Liz is wonderful, warm, kind, patient and an excellent dance instructor. We've also taken dance classes elsewhere and this is by far our favorite. We can't recommend it enough. We're fans for life! read more

My daughter loves Liz, her creative classes and all the new dance skills she learns every week! We highly recommend this class, teacher and venue. read more

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Our 3.5 year old daughter has been going to Miss Liz's ballet and tap class since the summer (2018). She has thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Miss Liz, Miss Ana, and Miss Bryanna are all fantastic with the little kids. It has greatly helped her attention span. Understandably, the 2-4 year old class can get chaotic due to the age range but the instructors do try to keep the group together and redirect those who need it. Our daughter is sometimes guilty of that but she likes to follow directions once she is redirected. Great investment and value to see her interact and socialize with others. read more

My daughter has been taking classes here for 2 years now and she loves it. Liz is an amazing teacher and my daughter is always happy and engaged in her classes. Will definitely continue to come to Petite Feet Dance for as long as we can read more

Our daughter absolutely loves taking classes with Liz! She has been with Petite Feet now for four years. Often when she hears a nice piece of music, she naturally choreographs her own dances now. She truly loves dance thanks to Liz. We couldn't be happier with the lessons. read more

Liz is warm and fun! She really encourages little dancers to try their best and she is able to manage 15 5-6 year olds with her charisma. Our daughter has been at her class for three years and it has built her confidence. And it's so low key with a focus on learning about ballet. read more

Liz rocks!!!! My son is 4 and he loves taking her balley/tap class. I'm always on the look out for classes w/ boys and girls enrolled because I like the diversity, but with ballet it's next to impossible to find a ballet class w/ another boy in it. So Liz has done an amazing job of making her ballet class interesting for my son by encouraging him to explore the things he likes (dinosaurs, or any large animal that roars) through dance. Because of her style of teaching, the class is not just about glitter, sparkles, tutus, and bows. That would totally turn my son away, so it's a sign that he's still interested after three or four sessions with her. She is so awesome that we drive all the way from Van Nuys to Silverlake to take her classes. :) read more

Thank goodness for Liz! My daughter has had a number of different dance classes over the years and she does so much better when she loves her teacher. And she absolutely loves Liz! Liz's demeanor is so kind and caring but her technique is spot on. I know that from Liz my daughter is getting technique, musicality, form and the discipline of the rehearsal process culminating in a performance. We're thrilled with her ballet class! read more

My daughter has taken Liz's ballet class for two summers. She loves it! Liz has a great way of teaching the children how to stretch before dancing and showing them proper ballet techniques. The music, storytelling exercises and creative dances really get the students active in the class. I highly recommend! read more

My 4 year old daughter has been taking Liz's class for a year and half and she absolutely LOVE it! I highly highly recommend her class and also her DVD. We are so lucky to find her class very close to our home. read more

My daughter tried three other dance schools before finally landing on this gem of a school. Liz is a joy of a teacher and makes learning about music and movement so fun. Most dance schools geared towards 5 and under focus on the princess element, but Liz steers clear of this which makes it accessible to both boys and girls. Her teaching style is driven by story telling so children are learning sequences of movements that makes sense because they are part of a larger narrative. Kids forget they are learning "steps" and are able to more easily connect with the movements. The music ranges from children's to pop to musicals, but all tasteful and imaginative. This class will undoubtedly get your child excited about movement and music! read more

Liz is a phenomenal teacher.. She is so dear with each child..She NOTICES Seeming to know what they each need to be able to get the most out of the class. I love her ...Olive loves her...I think we are all secretly hoping if enough of us tell Her we would love a class for adults, she will DO IT! I am 67, never taken ballet and if it is ever going to happen, Liz would be the teacher I would be able to prance and leap around like a complete idiot and know it was ok!! A teacher doesn't get any better that!! read more

Liz is an amazing teacher. My daughter is three now but has been dancing with Liz since she was about one and a half. My daughter is in love with ballet because of Liz. Liz knows how to teach the basics of ballet to little children as well as the idea of stories that are told through ballet. The music is just right with a combination of fun songs that they can remember and some classical music so they begin to know what ballet really is. I also think that Liz has taught my daughter how to be in a class. It's just the right amount of bringing wandering kids back to the class. There is an unspoken respect for Liz - we even have a "Teacher Liz" doll at home that is a very special part of our lives! Thank you to Liz for helping My daughter learn to dance and to love her ability to express herself with her body! This is a highlight of our daughter's childhood. HL read more

Liz has great energy and is very committed. She seems to really enjoy teaching and the kids really enjoy her classes. However, I noticed that she does not take comments from the parents very well. Once she asked a child to do something (forcing the child to say sorry) that the parent was not ok with, and Liz seemed angry. There was also one time where I felt she had brought up a theme in class (death and the age-old sexist story of prince rescuing the helpless princess) that was inappropriate for 2/3 year olds and she was very defensive and told me to basically, "take it or leave it" when I tried to tell her that I loved her class but felt my daughter didn't need to be hearing about princesses dying and being rescued by men. I feel that she could be more warm and open to hearing parents thoughts. She doesn't have to take any or all of the advice to heart, but it would be nice for her to not get defensive when parents quite simply and non-threateningly offer their thoughts. Other than that, the class is very nice. read more

started taking my girls to her classes two years ago and haven't missed a session yet. she has a way with children and my girls absolutely adore her. read more

Liz is an incredible teacher. My daughter and I started taking a parent-and-me yoga class she taught two years ago and were THRILLED when she started teaching weekend dance classes in our neighborhood. My daughter is almost four and loves her classes with Liz (and watched her Petite Feet dance video during the week, too) so much, that when we heard Liz was also teaching a kids' yoga class, we jumped at the opportunity to sign her up for another class with her. She is a really gifted teacher and is incredibly effective with the preschool crowd. :) read more

My daughter loves her ballet classes. Liz is a great teacher, she's nurturing and focused and very good with children. Happy to have found this hidden gem! read more

"I really like Liz a lot. Ballet class is fun. It's the ballet, and everybody would love to go. My favorite part of the class is the story - there's all different stories every time and we dance the stories." I asked my daughter to write the review for me, because she's the one in the class. She loves it. I love it, too, because she's teaching the kids so gently and with such fun that they don't realize at first that they're learning real ballet, but they're also learning strength and movement and storytelling and confidence and turntaking and team work. I wish Liz would teach a grown up class, so I could take it. read more

I've enrolled my now four- year- old in Liz's Eagle Rock location dance classes for some sessions and she has absolutely thrived from it! Liz's gentle and loving, yet firm manner with toddlers has helped build my girl's self-esteem, creativity, agility and musical ear. Basic ballet movements and additionally tap is introduced in the most fun way possible! Liz also incorporates creative storytelling and interpretive movement, along with reading from story books and using a big elasticized garland called "Sparkle" to get her students on board with the beauty of movement/dance. For class attire, Liz is flexible about shoes and leotards. I've seen little boys attend in clothing of parents' choice, as well as have brought my girl with either leotard and tights/skirt or just a snug shirt and leggings. Your son or daughter can practice barefoot if you or s/he so chooses (!). The Green Bean children's clothing and resale shop on Eagle Rock Blvd. sponsors the class, I believe, so that either before or after our weekly practice, my girl and I stop in to play informally or browse the goods (they also do storytelling at Green Bean). Locations for summer will be in Silver Lake, Hancock Park and more... In the last session we attended, my girl participated in an informal recital at the end of the series and got to get an idea of what performing for an audience is like. I cannot give Liz's classes high enough praise. Well worth your time (and your kids'!) if you'd like to introduce your little one to music and dance at an early age. I also want to plug her DVD, which is basically a half hour dance class that you can read up more about at amazon.com. Overall, an enthusiastic "brava!" for Petite Feet Dance! read more

This is the perfect dance class and Liz is the perfect teacher! My daughter has been taking since she was 2 (now is 3) and looks forward to class every week. Liz is an incredible teacher--fun, encouraging, and so engaging. I feel so lucky to have found her. read more

My 10 year old daughter has been taking various dance classes since she was 4, and what she has learned in the 1 1/2 years that she has been taking ballet from Liz has surpassed everything she has learned in all the years of classes prior! Liz is a phenomenal teacher and such a wonderful person as well! My daughter truly loves her. She is so caring with all her students and really knows how to address their individual needs and skills. Her classes are so much fun -- my daughter is a musical theatre fan and loves that Liz 'takes song requests' so to speak. Practicing form and technique to Summer Nights is a sure way to make my girl happy! I wish she'd been my dance teacher when I was a kid! read more