My daughter loves and enjoys going to her ballet class. Ms. Paula is amazing, she really sees the…read morepotential to every dancer. My daughter was scared and shy starting her ballet class but Ms. Paula was so welcoming. Ms. Paula is very communicative and loves to teach.

Excellent, patient and nice instructors. Lots of class offerings at various levels and summer…read moreintensives and spring/summer camps. Plenty of performance opportunities that allow you/your child to showcase what they have learned. I am very glad to see my daughter and her ballet friends form a strong bond and really flourish over the years. Highly recommend!

Amazing staff, the owner Kylie is very kind to the kids, the dancers are phenomenal teachers are…read morevery kind and turn dancers into stars.

We have been at Elevation Studios for over 10 years. Their competition team is second to none in…read morethe Long Beach area. My daughters have thrived throughout their time there--the creativity in ALL styles of dance, from tap to jazz and hip hop. There have been some hurdles in the past couple of years, especially after the change in ownership. The quality is still fantastic and the new owners are doing a great of of providing more performance opportunities to dancers of all levels.

My daughter has been dancing at this studio for nearly 11 years now. I cannot be any more grateful…read moreto Leslie and her staff for helping her become such a beautiful dancer. CSDA has taught her to demonstrate grit, work hard and be disciplined! It's been such a beautiful journey!!

The past year my 9-year-old daughter has been attending "Center Stage." As she had no dance…read moreexperience we enrolled her in an introductory Hip Hop class, which she loved. Soon after, she invited 3 of her school friends, who also attended Newcomb Academy to join the class. After the first year's recital they all decided to continue Hip Hop, additionally adding a Jazz class. Before I continue with this review, I must confirm we have had no issues with her dance instructor "Miss Emily." Emily was always kind, patient, fun and well equipped to instruct multiple dancers ranging in ages 7-9 years old. My daughter and her friends adored Emily and were very sad to leave her class. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago we had a very unprofessional, shocking incident occur with Leslie, one of the owners. When I picked my daughter up after class, I noticed that one of the dancers in her class was crying uncontrollably. Another mom from class was trying to comfort the girl while she waited for her mother. I walked over to see if I could be any assistance, but she was crying so badly she was unable to speak and tell me what occurred. Soon after my daughter and one of her friends who was trying the class to possibly join had no problem telling me what occurred. They let me know that while Miss Emily was changing the studio music Leslie took it upon herself to walk over to the classroom and reprimand, and yell at the class, and call out the student in tears for standing behind the studio barre. She screamed at the little girl to come over to her, sternly yelled in her face that she was "disrespectful, breaking the rules by standing behind the barre. She demanded that the little girl apologize to her. Additionally, she told the class "This was her studio, if they weren't going to listen, she would cancel the class, and they were all disrespectful." This resulted in the little girl running to the restroom, locking herself in the bathroom and crying for the remainder of the class. My daughter let me know that you could hear this little girl crying in the bathroom through the music the remainder of the class. Sadly, my daughter said Miss Emily, who was trying to comfort the little girl told her "Don't worry, Miss Leslie has made me cry before too." My daughter and her friends told me they feared the "old, mean lady" and felt so bad for their dance friend. Yelling at a child is NEVER acceptable, especially in a business setting. I have never once gotten complaints from Miss Emily, Leslie, or any of the other owners that this class had disciplinary problems or any other issues for that matter. Why Leslie thought it was ok to yell at the class, with empty threats and aggressive behavior I will never understand. Another mother that was present at pick-up admitted that she has seen Leslie yell at staff and dancers 2x prior to this incident. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! It's clear to me that Leslie has been getting away with abusive behavior for YEARS. I am truly disappointed that her behavior has been overlooked for so long. I started to re-read older Yelp reviews and realized she has several negative reviews. I am so sad I didn't investigate reviews further before taking my daughter and asking multiple friends of hers to join this studio. When I wrote the studio to let them know I would be canceling classes due to this incident and that I wanted a refund on my recital costume they responded with "Your check is in the mail." There was no apology, no explanation, nothing. We were clearly just a number to the studios pocket-book. Myself, and 4 other families have taken our children out of this school due to this incident. I would not recommend this studio! If you are ok with the potential of your child being screamed at or embarrassed in front of a class, this would be a great studio for you. It only took one incident for me to know this type of behavior is not ok. I really hope Emily realizes she doesn't need to put up with this type of abusive behavior and finds another studio to share her talent with.i

I would give more than 5 stars if I could for instructor Johnny! There are countless things he…read morebrings to the table, so much I could gush about that have made my experience as a first time dancer so memorable & positive. Johnny is truly a gem - not only is his energy warm, friendly, & inviting, but his vision to create community allows for us to connect deeper. I started dancing about a month ago & his classes have taught & encouraged me so much. Couldn't be more thankful that my very first steps in this world were with Johnny at En Pointe. Highly recommend if you're looking for beginner/all levels jazz funk & lyrical/contemp - don't be shy, just try it (& be prepared to break a sweat)!

Olivia's a great teacher. I took her Beginners Adult Hip Hop class (on Tuesday's @ 6pm) and her…read morepatience with me as a neurodivergent was outstanding. She took time to adapt her explanation of the moves so I could understand and adjust. 10/10 recommend. If you're just starting I highly recommend her.

When my daughter expressed interest in ballet, I wasn't looking forward to it (thanks to shows like…read moreDance Moms or just the stereotype of the type of people I'd encounter there and the mean girls my daughter could potentially be around). THANK GOD THIS PLACE IS NOTHING THAT I EXPECTED! I absolutely adore this place and both Miss Becky and Andrea have welcomed us in and made us feel like family. Although we are on a weird schedule, they both always remember my daughter and that alone has left such a huge imprint on us both. If you want a safe place to take your little world to learn ballet and encourage them to advance in their craft-- look no further. You've found your home!

We love this dance studio!!!! It only took about 5 minutes for our daughter to warm up once…read morestarting with ms Savannah and ms Becky at the age of 3. We've tried other ballet studios and it just was not organic and friendly. We are soooooo pleased with our daughter's excitement and willingness to try the next move and she asked to come back day we Cannot wait to see her progress and the genuine love for dance is very apparent and appreciated

Amazing performance of the nutcracker this year!! All the dances were amazing and the teachers put…read morein so much work!! Great job everyone and the props were amazing!!! Whoever made them and put them together props to them!! Amazing Job Los altos dance!!

We love Los Altos Dance Center! It's a family run business and they make you feel like a member of…read morethe family! Our child has been attending ballet classes for 2 years and just recently switched to hip hop. The teachers are patient and great with the toddlers. Many of the teachers danced at LADC as kids too!

An inclusive space that offers an amazing workout and experience. Instructor Corpo provides support…read moreand guidance that makes capoeira fun and approachable. The class was welcoming to all levels. There was also an amazing sense of community among students during class. I recommend classes @ Capoeira Dance & Fitness Center to everyone!

My child and I take capoeira with Professor Corpo Fechado. The classes are great where you get full…read moreknowledge of the martial art. From music to play. The Frolic Fridays dance classes are super fun without feeling like you are working out. A great all-in-one studio where you never leave it without a good sweat!

After 12 years at this academy, the kid has moved on to other sport endeavors. She enjoyed the…read morechallenge of this academy. What I personally won't miss is the clicky dance moms and their clicky ballerinas. Ballet is evolving - pink tights do not represent universal skin tones - and broad shoulders and thick hips DO have their place in the world of dance, without criticism or critique from costume production personnel (and volunteer moms). Choosing dancers based on their ability to fit the costume is fair how?? Please invest and continue to work on diversity, equity and inclusivity. Get to know these dancers' backgrounds and challenges. I saw many aspiring dancers come and go, and it's likely because they felt like they didn't belong. All dancers deserve mentorship and guidance.

The Long Beach Ballet is phenomenal. Last minute our friend decided we should watch the Long Beach…read moreBallet Nutcracker for her birthday and it was a hit! There were so many puns intended and surprises that captivated the audience! The artistic choices made on such a classic ballet reignited the power of the story! Needless to say, we have agreed to make this a tradition and have dedicated our annual Nutcracker viewing to the Long Beach Ballet!