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    Tutu School Irvine

    5.0 (37 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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    All smiles after her first class :)
    Chelsey V.

    My 4 year old daughter had been begging me for ballet classes so we tried TuTu School in Irvine. We signed up for a free trial class the night before the class. When we came in we were greeted by her teacher and she jumped right into class. The studio is so cute with a chandelier in the middle, a little store on the left and a seating area for parents in the same room as the class. I also love the tutus on the wall and ballet shoes as decorations. My daughter's eyes lit up as she watched her teacher and did all of the dance moves. Miss Kate kept all the kids engaged with different props like egg shakers and silks. The music is perfect and just adds to the whole experience. I love that the kids are given opportunities for free dance and that they can express themselves with a little guidance. It is very age appropriate. Towards the end of class they read a story. The days we went, they were reading Coppelia. They get to dance to music from that ballet and they get a coloring sheet at the very end. My daughter loved it so much and couldn't wait to go back. Our second class was Halloween week, and she got to wear her Halloween costume. Tinkerbell loved her second class too. ‍ We can't recommend TuTu School enough. Just adorable and so much fun. Thank you for the magic!

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    Juan C.

    It's great to have a Tutu School in Irvine since all other locations are further away. We had a blast on our first Tumbling Class, which is a parent and me. If the child is under 3 parents join the session. Parents need to wear socks with grip since the floors are slippery. Children are not required to wear a tutu but all the littles were wearing one. I noticed that some littles were barefoot and I'm assuming it's because they don't want them to slip with socks/don't have ballet shoes. Fyi- they sell tutus and other accessories. For the older children they have individual classes and a recital. Ms. Devon is patient, friendly, and high energy! The lobby area of the school is a bit tight, but there are plenty of other shops in the shopping center to walk around. Overall the practice area looks pretty clean, I noticed they have a bin for dirty or used ribbons, scarves, wands, etc. I like that they take proper sanitation procedures to prevent the spread of any illness. For being a founding member we received a pink Tutu School tote bag! By the way they offer a free trial!

    Katy D.

    We love Tutu School! My daughter started when she turned 2, and we've been attending for around 6 months now. It has been amazing to watch her confidence grow from day 1, and she genuinely loves going to class every week. As a former dancer myself, I really appreciate that the kids are introduced to ballet in a way that is age-appropriate, low pressure, and full of magic! The teachers are all so sweet, patient, and passionate about what they do. My daughter even named one of her toys after her teacher Miss Kate! I highly recommend Tutu School to anyone who wants a fun and gentle introduction into the world of ballet for their little ones!

    Cindy K.

    My daughter loves tutu ballet school. She's always so happy and Miss Janelle is always so patient with the kids. The owner is always so nice when I have questions and text her at random times of the day!

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    Nubia A.

    I recently enrolled my 2-year-old at Tutu School, and my little girl is absolutely loving it! She gets so excited to put on her ballerina outfit and join the fun. It's also been a great opportunity for her to learn how to pay attention and follow directions in a structured environment. I've noticed real growth in these skills, all while she's having a blast. Since she's still so young, I'm able to join her in the class, which is not only helpful but also fun! Sometimes I even pretend to be a ballerina too! It's a wonderful experience for both of us."

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    Raina U.

    My daughter loves going to Tutu School. It's her absolute favorite class of the week. She loves twirling and dancing to the beautiful music and learning new poses and moves. The teachers make the class so much fun using props like star wands, bubbles and ribbons. They have story time and coloring time at the end. It's a real treat and I love watching my girl dancing away in class.

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    MS Kendra is our favorite! She is great! My daughter is only 2 but she really enjoys the class

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    Love bringing my daughter to this ballet school! They dance and do all sorts of activities, highly recommend :)

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    Our daughter is having the best time -- she talks about ballet all day and always looks forward to her next class.

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