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RICA Dance

5.0 (30 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Michelle B.

At the age of 2, my daughter would hear music and her body and feet would just move! We knew she'd be a dancer at some point. We found Rica Dance, and took her in for a class, and we instantly fell in love with the studio. It's been a year since we joined, and it has been such a positive and rewarding experience for my daughter. Mrs Anna Rica treats each student with such love and compassion, you just can't help but feel like she's family. She provides a variety of different styles of dance, and teaches it all with such passion. My daughter is part of the mini competition team, and when Mrs Anna has a vision..it truly comes alive through these girls on stage! We are truly blessed to be a part of this amazing studio!

Cherie V.

I saw Rica dance kids at KAR competition in Riverside and it was super impressive. The choreography's message was really great, very creative, and thought provoking. I congratulated to Anna Rica Lopez the owner choreographer, she was very nice and clearly she is loved and appreciated by her dance students.

Jason R.

Brought my daughter to Rica Dance to see if learning hip hop would be something to pique her interests. Like many parents, it's a challenge to find hobbies or activities your kids can grow to love - and though my daughter ended up not taking to dance, she and I had a great experience with Rica Dance. Our teacher, Anna, was super welcoming and inviting to our family and did everything she could to make my daughter feel comfortable, especially when she noticed that my daughter was getting shy or felt unconfident. I always appreciate the invaluable skill of engaging with students where they are at emotionally and that's why we leave such a great review. In terms of the venue - I really enjoyed the location. Tucked away in a little corner of Buena Park, their studio is spacious, but what was really cool is how they opened up the side and back of the building to allow for extra seating. On top of that, they set out a little video area so that you can watch your child practice and not embarrass them by making eye contact with them if you were to be sitting nearby (see picture). Overall, we loved it here and I cross my fingers still that one of my kids will grow to love dance because... well... dance is awesome. Thanks so much for taking care of our family!

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Wonderful dance studio! Everyone is super nice. The Zumba classes are awesome. Abe is the best!!! Highly recommended. Great prices too!

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Ask the Community - RICA Dance

Do you offer break dancing classes?

Yes! Amazing break program.

I would to inquire about ur classes for my 15 year old daughter and 16 year old so .they are interested in jazz and hip hop?

Hello Ronilda We are so sorry any delay.We would be happy to help you with any questions .… Read more

I would like to inquire about classes that rica dance offer?

Just call or text

Does this dance studio have performances?

Yes this studio has multiple perfomances and functions year round

How much is rental studio? Till what time?

You can call or text them @ 714-484-9900

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Mrs Anna Rica treats each student with such love and compassion, you just can't help but feel like she's family.

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