My daughter danced here for almost two years and really enjoyed her instructor, Ms. Zoe. The studio…read moreitself is clean, welcoming, and we always had positive interactions with the staff. Ultimately, we decided to move on because my daughter has lost interest in dance, but there were a few things that became difficult for us over time. The studio follows the local school holiday schedule closely while continuing to charge full monthly tuition during breaks, which is something prospective families may want to be aware of. Recital tickets were also around $40 each, which felt expensive to us, especially considering the performances were held at a local high school auditorium. We also personally hoped to see a bit more choreography and variety in the younger beginner classes' recital performances given the overall cost. Overall, we had a positive experience, and we're especially grateful to Ms. Zoe for making dance such an enjoyable experience for our daughter.

My daughter recently started at TDC, and her teacher, shoutout to Ms. Ray, is absolutely…read moreincredible. She's patient, positive, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. My daughter looks forward to every class because of her. However, the front desk experience has been disappointing. Ms. Chantal often seems to be in a very unpleasant mood, and while I initially brushed it off, it's been consistent week after week. Unfortunately, it creates a draining energy when we walk in. I hope this feedback helps improve the overall atmosphere, because the quality of instruction has been wonderful.

If I could put 10x the stars I would!!! This class has truly been amazing for my son. He is eager…read moreand ready to listen/follow instructions. Big developmental leaps and changes in his world. This dance/music class is so fun for him! He is excited to go each week. I appreciate the subtle help with him throughout the class. He loves Miss. Brittany This class has helped my 3 (almost 4 year old) in ways I can't even explain! He has a speech delay and might have some processing problems. It's hard to tell 100% at 3 years old. However this music class has helped him in so many ways! He is engaged and excited about learning new things each week. Miss Brittany has a calm and soft demeanor while she also can read the room and work with young kids in a group setting. I can't recommend this class enough!

My 8-year-old daughter had been asking to take a "fun" dance class for a long time. Her best…read morefriend's mom told us about The Creative Arts Academy in January and I signed her up for Miss Brittany's hip hop class for 7 to 9-year-olds. She hadn't taken a dance class in years and was a bit nervous. She loved the class right away! Miss Brittany is so good with kids and I love how she makes up creative ways to describe the moves instead of just doing 8 counts (see video)! They also do fun things in class like choreographing short dances of their own. They got to ride on a float in Ventura's St. Patrick's Day parade in March and perform at a small recital in May. My usually nervous-to-be-on-a-stage daughter got up there and confidently performed with sass and smiles (a lot of credit for that goes to Miss Brittany in the crowd dancing along where they could see her). All the kids from the dancing/musical theatre classes were amazing! I highly recommend The Creative Arts Academy for kids who want to have a good time while learning to dance/act/sing!

My daughter has been dancing at Oakley for 5 years and the studio has been such a safe space for…read moreher to expand her skills and find great friends. Oakley Ballet supports dancers in ways must ballet studios fall short. So grateful we found this gem.

We have been a part of Oakley Ballet Center since 2014 and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. This…read moreplace is like a second home and a family for us. My two daughters both dance here and they absolutely love their teachers, fellow classmates and especially the opportunity to perform in their annual Nutcracker and Spring productions. I highly recommend this ballet studio!

We took our daughter to pre-ballet this week and it was amazing! We had Ms. Athena and she did such…read morea great job of teaching my daughter the core ballet positions and keeping her attention with a variety of exercises. We can't wait to keep going!

I can't say enough good things about this lovely warm studio. I was on vacation visiting Ojai and…read morewanted to take an adult class while away. The instructor Athena was excellent, knowledgeable, and fun. I especially enjoyed her warm up which seemed specifically designed to warm up adult dancers and center which had fun choreography. The other dancers were also super friendly and inclusive-a really nice experience!

My daughter is happy here. Great teachers, close to home, class options. She wants to join the…read moredance team next year!

My daughter has been dancing with Claddagh since she was 4 years old. I was referred by another…read moreCladdagh dancer after my daughter showed disinterest in field sports. Claddagh has given her the opportunity to thrive as an athlete, learn the responsibilities of being a teammate, excel with poise while performing before large audiences and making life long friendships with her dance mates at the studio. Maire and the teachers are committed to your child being the best dancer they can be. The mentoring that is shown from the older dancers to the young ones is something I love to see as a mother. Claddagh has also opened avenues for my daughter to travel and meet new friends from distant places. Lastly, Irish Dancing has to be one of the most exciting styles of dance to experience. I give Claddagh 5 stars for being such a valuable part of my daughter's journey.

I wanted to irish dance after I saw the movie "Luck of the Irish" on Disney Channel, at that time -…read moreit was a month before I turned 5 so I was pretty young at the time. Fast forward some years later and I am a world champion team dancer and a 5x world medal holder. If you truly love irish dance, you stick with it- but you have to love it. I loved the competitive atmosphere when I danced at this studio and growing up I truly felt like I belonged to another family. I was pushed and became the person I am today. I ended up writing my college essay on three of the teachers, all former students, because they inspired me so much growing up. A recommendation to anyone reading this. Tell your child that they can do it and the feeling after winning makes it all worth it. Along with irish dancing, put them in a ballet program and pilates to strengthen their core and muscles. If you don't do it right, your child will walk away with injuries that they'll have for irish dancing. Unfortunately I didn't learn my lesson until I had spinal surgery.

Difficult to know where to place Alex's studio, since I take my private lessons here during the…read moreday. But he does have dance classes every night, and a dance party one Saturday each month. Alex teaches those who want to compete in dance, and folks like me, who just like to dance, and no longer feel the need to compete. Check out his classes if you want to learn to dance, or dance better. If you decide to go to the studio, the entrance faces Bunsen Ave, so just take the second left on Olivas Park Drive going south from Victoria.

I've been taking lessons with Emily Marshall Crabbe at Nova for a few months now & she is a…read morephenomenal teacher! We have been working on my American smooth foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz & waltz as well as some rhythm namely rumba & East coast swing. She is so versed in her knowledge and is very patient. The studio itself is a pleasure to dance in, it is clean, large and the floor is great! I couldn't recommend Emily enough if your looking for a great dance teacher.

My daughter went here but we had to move ..anyways i took a video during her dance class w Yolie…read more https://youtu.be/8N7XZ2siDPE https://youtu.be/9_nj2EjG9WE