Best Ballet & Dance Studios In Los Angeles
Los Angeles is enriched with so much culture that when people visit, or move out here, it can be overwhelming to start exploring. Ballet and dance classes are offered throughout Los Angeles, and offer a great way to hone your skills. If you're a dancer, there are several quality dance studios throughout the city. These are the best.
The Dance Doctor
1440 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 459-2264
www.dancedoctor.com
Have you heard someone say, "Oh, I don't dance because I just can't?" This is why founder of The Dance Doctor, John Cassese, came up with the motto, "If you can walk, you can dance." He believes everyone has the ability to dance, and he and his team can lead the way. He has been offering private and group lessons since 1984, so the next time you and your friends, or you and your special someone, are out and need something fun and different to do, check out The Dance Doctor and learn some new moves for that next ballroom dance or gala.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
3791 Santa Rosalia Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(310) 280-9145
www.debbieallendanceacademy.com
In the heart of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza sits the renowned Debbie Allen Dance Academy. For passionate African-American dancers, learning from Debbie Allen and her team is heaven! Having been in many Broadway shows and movies and had experience as an actress, she has a great deal of experience in the art of dance. The studio is divided into six divisions which include: Academy, Pre-Academy, Early Birds, Red Birds, Ensemble and Open Classes. There's literally something for everyone here.
International Dance Academy Hollywood (IDA)
6755 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 463-8865
www.idahollywood.com
For those who want to get into dance but are not sure what type of genre to get into, IDA is the school for you. This Hollywood dance studio offers classes ranging from hip-hop, ballet, ballet hip-hop, and jazz to tap and a host of others. For single classes the cost is very inexpensive, or opt for a class pass, which is good for one month and includes 4 to 12 class sessions. If you decide that you love the academy, you can purchase an unlimited class pass for a few hundred dollars.
Dance Arts Academy
731 S La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-6230
www.danceartsacademy.com
At Dance Arts Academy, located in the heart of Los Angeles' mid-Wilshire district, there is definitely plenty of culture within the studio. Founded by Carla Luna, the academy offers professional, quality dance and training performing opportunities for both children and adults. Classes range from ballet to Hip Hop, Tap, Flamenco, Afro-Brazilian, Irish Step, Jazz, and several others. In addition to the dance classes, the studio is available for event rental.
Dance Studio No. 1
12121 W. Pico Blvd. Suite 2C,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 979-9929
www.dancestudiono1.com
Founded in 1992 by artistic director Elizabeth Banke, Dance Studio No. 1 has been recognized in the community for it's outstanding Young Children's Program. The school currently has several hundred students ranging from ages 2-19, where it spealizes inn classical ballet while also offering contemporary, character dance, pointe, variations and conditioning classes. The school is divided into two distinct divisions: The Young Children’s Program (ages 2-6) and the Classical Ballet Program (ages 5-19).
