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    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    2 months ago

    Love this studio. Teachers are amazing, very professional. It's a very inviting and friendly studio.

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    3 years ago

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    West Valley Dance Academy

    West Valley Dance Academy

    4.9(28 reviews)
    7.2 miChatsworth

    This is a review for parents with kids…read more I am talking about West Valley Dance Academy. I've taken my now close to 4 year old to this studio for the past 6 months, and every day has been great! The school is owned and operated by Lisa Tran. Lisa is a mother and former dancer herself, so she understands both. Lisa teaches many classes herself, and from what I've witnessed, all the kids learn + have a lot of fun. My daughter's main teacher is Kate Newham -- and my daughter loves her! She actually asks before we go if we'll be seeing Miss Kate. Miss Kate is so kind and understanding of all the little kids needs. Many of them, as we all know, just say what's on their mind at any time. Kate always listens, but directs the kiddies back to dance. Also. At no time do the kids just run around and do what they want. Miss Kate has the innate ability to reach them, and keep them dancing. It is a wonderful sight to see, One of the other hi-lights of the school is the ability to watch your children dance, even if you are at home. Lisa sends out a link allowing one to watch their kids progress in the world of dance. Many times, I am watching my daughter from the waiting room, while my wife is viewing from work. Oh yeah, parents aren't allowed in the actual dance studio. You just wait in the comfortable lobby, and watch from there. I should also mention, if one day your little one has to miss a class, they can easily make it up another day They also sell dance shoes, and clothes, in case your tiny dancer needs it. Everything one might need is right there at the studio. I know this school takes older kids too. So don't worry about that. They also put on recitals throughout the year for the bigger kids. Can't wait for my Callie to be in one herself. I usually try to put price of classes, but since my daughter is still in the toddler stage, I can tell you that it is more than reasonable. During the pandemic, masks were required for every person who was in the building. As of right now, masks are optional. I can guarantee, if things change, Lisa will be at the forefront, and mask wearing will be mandatory once again. What I tell people looking for a dance class, is to call West Valley Dance Academy, and request an intro class, so you can see if it works for you and your family. That's what we did, and have not looked back

    Been coming here for 10 years and my family have all taken lessons from many of the dance teachers…read more Highly recommend sending your kids here!

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    West Valley Dance Academy - Countertop seating with charging ports for parents needing to work during their children's classes

    Countertop seating with charging ports for parents needing to work during their children's classes

    West Valley Dance Academy - Welcome to WVDA!

    Welcome to WVDA!

    West Valley Dance Academy - We've moved! Visit our new studio on De Soto Ave

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    We've moved! Visit our new studio on De Soto Ave

    The Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center - Backstage at our Annual Recital! #Ballroomdance #competitivedance

    The Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center

    4.5(44 reviews)
    7.3 miWoodland Hills
    Kid friendly
    Established in 2012

    Ability the hands down best since academy in Las Vegas. No other comparison availableread more

    We've been with Elite since 2016 between my two daughters, who both started dancing at age 3. Our…read moreoldest has moved on to other interests, but our 7-year-old continues with ballet and loves it. I've watched Elite grow from a smaller studio into the powerhouse it is today. Elite is an excellent dance studio, from day one through their very polished recitals. It's important to note that this is not a cutesy/playtime type of studio. Dance is a discipline, and so dress code and presentation are taken seriously. For first-timers, that might feel a little intimidating, but there's a reason behind it. Hair and makeup need to be spot-on for recitals, because there's always a chance your cute 3 or 4-year-old might get on stage and just stand there! But guess what? They'll look fantastic doing it. And then, year after year, you'll see their confidence and ability grow. As a parent, you will need to stay on top of recital packets to know who/what/where/when, and I find Elite to be very thorough in the material they send out, or if you simply call them ahead of time. Another perk.. they have a professional photographer who takes photos on stage and backstage at shows/recitals for FREE. As well as a videographer, which is very much appreciated. The owner, Toni, taught my oldest years ago and is fantastic, both as a teacher and as a business owner. Neither of my girls have ever been on team, but both have always enjoyed their classes. The teachers are wonderful with age-appropriate instruction (shout out to Miss Princess with the littles) and technique. My 7-year-old only takes one ballet class currently, yet she could not be more excited to be performing in The Nutcracker for her second year in a row. Needless to say, we love Elite!

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    The Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center - Aerial Silks Classes #aerialsilks #beginneraerialsilks

    Aerial Silks Classes #aerialsilks #beginneraerialsilks

    The Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center - Competing our Teen Jazz Large Group at 24/Seven! #competitivedanceteam #dancecompany

    Competing our Teen Jazz Large Group at 24/Seven! #competitivedanceteam #dancecompany

    The Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center - Students after a masterclass at The Annex! #masterclasses #rentals #danceclasses

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    Students after a masterclass at The Annex! #masterclasses #rentals #danceclasses

    Soho Dance - Hustle competition

    Soho Dance

    4.8(44 reviews)
    4.4 miSherman Oaks

    My husband and I reached out to Soho Dance to get dance lessons for our first dance at our wedding…read more We got assigned Lucia, and it truly was the best thing that could have happened to us. I think we had a total of 6-7 classes, but after the second class, we had the entire routine down - it was all just about perfecting it. Lucia came up with the entire dance, after we expressed our song and vision to her. She even edited the music. She was so friendly, her schedule was so flexible, and she took advantage of each minute of every class. We really lucked out with her. She is so incredibly talented, and it shows. Our wedding was about a month ago and people don't stop talking about our first dance. The choreography was so amazing. It should also be noted that neither myself not my husband are dancers in any way! Thank you Lucia! Do not think twice about using her for your first dance choreography. Our friends are going to use her too!

    Soho dance was the place I first really started to learn to dance. It has been my home and a place…read moreof community and learning. The thing I love most about there is that they have is tic toes that will teach you the skills and the foundations do dance while still making it fun. I need a balance of technique and fun and they deliver! I have had the esteemed pleasure of working with and competing with many of the instructors, I've learned a multitude of dances, had incredible support and the most fun I've had pretty much anywhere. Dance itself can be almost addictive once you jump in and boy what better place to get those endorphins in while learning than at a place like this? I went from knowing virtually nothing and feeling very overwhelmed (in a good way) about any partner style dance, (I also didn't have a background in other forms of dance) and threw myself in entirely to then be at my first salsa competition a year later. I'm so glad I made that investment. I've warned lifelong friends and memories. They have knowledgeable teachers, kind staff, a wonderful space and always something fun going on. I have worked with the owner, Raul, the amazing Artem, the show stopping Yesenia, the bubbly Deana, the sassy Jackie and many others during my time there. The knowledge and experience I now possess makes me feel comfortable in most dance settings, socially or otherwise. If you're looking for a place to learn and have fun...this is it!

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    Smith dance competition

    Soho Dance - Yesenia, Raul, Nancy and I at competition.

    Yesenia, Raul, Nancy and I at competition.

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    The Grand Academy of Ballet

    The Grand Academy of Ballet

    3.8(16 reviews)
    4.3 miEncino

    OMG! Horrible horrible experience with this school! My daughter loves ballet dance, we were in…read moreother school, she did great and teacher was encouraged her, every time after class she was happy and practiced at home! We thought may need to find some ACADEMICALLY for her! This class murdered small children's passion of dance! They are only two three years old, they don't know how to take the shit by let them know you are not good or you are not follow teachers! My daughter refused to go there and refused to put Tutu on, she is not twirl or plitte at home any more, she looked very sad and silent after class! The owner is horrible! Parking was nightmares! I emailed them twice to cancel my membership, you know what? They still charged from my credit card, not out of my imagination! School like this, be careful to send your little one there! You don't know what gonna happen with this school environment and this administration type!!

    I had a good experience at this school in a beginner ballet class during mid-July and signed up for…read morea July 30, 8 PM belly dance class on July 29. At 4:40 PM on the day the belly dance class was scheduled, I received a "reminder" text that it was cancelled. I checked the old-school, proprietary scheduling app on the school's website and saw that my reservation was not also cancelled. I called up the school twice and spoke two different employees who said that they would move my reservation to Aug 13. They both explained that the instructor was on vacation. I noted that if the school administrators knew she would not be available on July 30, the scheduling app should have prevented me from reserving a spot for that day. The owner, Serge, said he would accomplish this task immediately after getting home, which he said would be in 15 minutes. Never happened. So, I had to contact my credit card company to reverse the charge. The school's conduct over such a simple matter as rescheduling a reservation is just baffling. And downright dishonest. What a collection of creeps. Save your money and your breath: Avoid this dance school. There are plenty of other good choices in the Valley.

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    The Grand Academy of Ballet
    The Grand Academy of Ballet
    The Grand Academy of Ballet

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