We just changed studios and I really like this one. My daughter came from a dance studio nearby…read morethat she had been going to since she was a toddler. However, we never got a tour, we never got introduced to anyone, or by anyone. And that always stood out to me. We moved and I, therefore, moved my daughter to a studio near our new house, but she wanted nothing to do with it. As I knew I couldn't go back to her old studio, I found this one. It's clean, it's good parking, it appears to be in a safe location. There is always someone at the front. The owners literally introduce themselves and shake your hand!!!!! The teachers also introduce themselves and give you feedback after a trial class. I think my daughter has found her new studio. I'm willing to make the drive for her to be happy. The reason why we "can't" go back to her old studio is that we went from competitive to recreational and her original studio kind of treats rec as an after thought. Once recitals kick in, it's like 20+ students. Don't get me wrong, by daughter loved the studio. I, personally, wasn't really about it. When we moved to the 2nd studio, the one near our new house, my daughter wanted nothing to do with it. With 20+ kids in a class, it was a no for me as well. And rec kids are also seen as an after thought because there aren't that many options for them with certain teachers, days, or times. Anyway, finding this studio has been great. I hope my daughter really comes to like it.

This place is absolutely unbelievable. The ownership alone makes this place the best dance studio…read moreI've ever been to for my girls, and that's including the dance-mom elitist culture that seems to be so common at other studios in this area. The Good Stuff: 1) The entrance to this place is magnificent. It's welcoming. Formal. Not "obnoxious trophy" layered, but feels like a professional studio. 2) The staff, and especially the ownership, is WOW! My daughter had some post-COVID anxiety about being away from us for so long, but the owner of the studio spent so much time with her, trying to warm her, welcome her, invite her, make her feel safe. These employees care about the kids and care about dancing, and that's what makes this place so much better than the other studios we've been to. 3) The "levels" of teams are easy to follow and give kids so many opportunities to be as involved or "recreational" as they want. 4) We haven't been here long, so I haven't met a ton of parents, but the culture of these parents is so much less nasty and cutthroat than the other places we've been. 5) Their finance team worked with us when my daughter wanted to make some changes mid-month. No problems at all. Stellar customer service. Go here. It's amazing. As long as my kids continue to express interest in dancing, they'll stay at this studio.

This review has been a long time coming! My two-year-old started Freckled Frog at the dance studio…read morein Placentia in October of 2022. Both of my older sisters put their girls in Freckled Frog at different locations, and all had great experiences, so I thought I would do it as well. We started in October and we go every week. I absolutely love that they have a parent portal so you can see your child's absences (I am a teacher as well). Some people may not value that because our kiddos are so small, but it gives you a really good tool to use when you're trying to explain to them that they're getting ready for a show and going to practice (and that they need to keep their commitments to things, and their belongings for that commitment, in one place). My now three-year-old loves looking at her portal when we login. The main reason I had to review is her teacher, Ms. Sydney. It was a make-it or break-it moment with nerves for my daughter in October the first time we walked into the dance studio. Ms. Sydney asked my daughter a question, and my daughter was right about to either cry or smile; she was scared because she's a Covid baby and we haven't really done much or interacted much with others. I didn't interfere. I just watched as the most gentle, kind, warm person you could imagine welcomed my little one, and my daughter smiled. I still watch in amazement as my little one goes out of her comfort zone, specifically in this class. It is the most beautiful thing to see. Also, more recently, I couldn't figure out why my daughter would cry during a certain song in class that all the other children seemed to love. Ms. Sydney certainly didn't have to change that song slightly every week to help figure out exactly what it was, she just did because she genuinely loves kids and cares about them! After nearly a year, this experience has been priceless.

Kylie the dance instructor was very unprofessional with the way she spoke about my child, and gives…read moreunsolicited advice. If you have a 4 year old don't bring your daughter here because she is not patient.

Our daughter's first time doing dance classes was full of lots of FUN. The teacher, Nicole, was…read morevery patient, encouraging, and helpful for our daughter. During the class they play princess songs which is fun for our toddler. Our daughter really enjoyed the trampoline and tap dance skills the most. Classes are affordable as well!

The dance room for the younger girls is great. There is a large sitting area for parents which is…read morebig enough to bring siblings if they need to tag along. In addition, the Rapunzel tower mural and the cloud paintings give the room a great fairy tale vibe for the little ballerinas. Another reason why this studio is unique is bc they provide a tumbling component at the end of ballet and tap. My daughter looks forward to the trampoline and learning tumbling tricks every time. I can't give 5 stars bc of an instructor. I agree w the parents- she tends to use a screaming voice and belittles the girls. She always starts late and rushes at the end to finish in time for the next class. What I find bothersome is her son interrupts her in the middle of class and they tend to argue about whatever. I wonder if she even enjoys teaching the little ones... what made it all better is going to a makeup on Thursday and seeing how incredible the instructors is, therefore we immediately switched. Also, a suggestion- replace the flooring so the kids' tap shoes actually tap.

Tristan and Val are wonderful Bachata and Salsa teachers. They make you feel welcome right away and…read moreare always happy to answer questions. Val even gives out snacks sometimes, which keeps the class fun and relaxed. I took my very first Bachata group class here, and they made me feel completely at home. I never felt intimidated. They're amazing at welcoming new students while still keeping the class engaging for dancers of all levels. I've been coming here for three months now, and I still love it!

Me encantan las clases , los profesores enseñan muy bien , el ambiente en general es súper bueno,…read morelo recomiendo muchísimo

Wow, it has been years since I've written a review, yet I feel strongly enough to do so today…read more My daughter has been going to Academy 831 for the past year or so, and she started when she was around 4 years old. In the beginning, I enjoyed having my daughter here because there are big windows where I can see how she is doing, and the place is clean and spacious enough to not feel crowded. That is still the case, and the front staff is very friendly, accommodating, and informative with everything that goes on at this studio. I have had very little interaction with the owner so I can't speak to that, but overall this place seemed like a good fit for the past year or so. However, over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed a change in my child's behavior when it comes to participating in dance class. I believe that difficult situations can make my kid stronger in most regards, so I chose to observe rather than pull her out of dance as soon as she wanted. I am able to take my daughter to dance class every other Wednesday, and what I've observed is a complete lack of empathy, compassion, and kindness from Miss Megan, one of the dance teachers that teaches on Wednesday's from 5-6 pm. Over the course of a few months, I noticed some instances that I kind of brushed off as structure and a part of the growth process; but now that I look back on it, I was so very wrong. Some instances include: when my kid was having a bloody nose before dance class and she wanted to come out to blow her nose during class, Miss Megan did not allow her to. When my kid said she needed to use the restroom, Miss Megan did not allow her to. I have heard Miss Megan say, "you're fine, you don't need your Mommy" on multiple occasions. Yesterday, was my final straw. Yesterday, my kid was having a rough day. She fell during class, and she had a noticeable cry out. She looked like it hurt her to continue. I opened the class door to say "what happened?" Miss Megan said "oh she just fell, she's fine." Did Miss Megan physically walk over to check on her? No. Later on towards the class, my kid got her finger slammed by the door while going into the classroom after changing into her tap shoes. She immediately fell to the floor. While I'm holding my 2 year old, I yell out to my husband to go help my child who is on the floor in tears from the pain. Where is Miss Megan? Sitting on her bottom. The only thing she moved were her eyes. Not even a single intent to move her body to check on an injured child. This speaks volumes to how much she cares about the children she "teaches." Thank you to the owner, Christa (I'm gathering from yelp review replies), for offering an ice pack, as I'm fumbling to try to get a cold water bottle from the vending machine, and a bandaid for my inconsolable child. My kid's finger has a huge cut and her nail is black and blue, I wouldn't be surprised if the nail falls off during the healing process. I'd like this to serve as a reminder. These "dance teachers" are teaching CHILDREN. Children have immature brains and cannot process situations easily. They need to feel safe and nurtured and they need to feel like their basic needs can be met easily, such as having the freedom to use the bathroom when they need to or find their Mommy to blow their nose if they can't breathe through it. We will be finishing up this "season" of dance because my kid likes to perform, and we will be looking for a new studio that has a little more compassion and passion for teaching children. I'm a pediatric provider, and this is 100% NOT the way we should be treating our kids. As long as Miss Megan is a teacher at this school, there is no place for my children here.

We had been on a search for a dance studio for my daughter, specifically ballet. She hadn't done…read moreballet since she was 7. We are so blessed to find Academy 831. The staff and teachers are friendly and encouraging. My daughter loves it so far.

We have found such a love for ballet with the AB community! My husband and I started taking Adult…read moreBeginner 1 classes with Crystal about a year ago as a fun way to get stronger/more flexible. I honestly can't even run a mile and I'm really not in particularly good shape, so we were a little nervous to try at first. You will NOT find a better beginner program elsewhere!! We came to AB with zero knowledge of ballet or any dance background at all, but we've slowly slowly improved in the last year and started taking Beginner 2 classes (yay!). The class dynamic is really welcoming and the students encourage each other. I've made many friends through their program! The instructors provide many helpful corrections and they're are all very kind (even when we're falling all over ourselves in class). Special mention to all the amazing faculty members we've been lucky to study under -- Anabelle, Sara, Chris, Elan, and Crystal!! Extra special mention to Leticia, the friendliest and warmest front of house!

I took an adult beginner 1 class with Anabelle Gunderson and had the most fun ever. Everyone was an…read moreadult. The class was shown and taught by an ex-dancer and the studio reminded me of Alonzo King. She's patient and very insightful. I like this teacher and will be returning for sure :)

We've been part of Momentum for over six years, watching my daughter grow from a tiny toddler on…read moretippy toes to a confident tween who shines on stage. We absolutely love the wide variety of classes, from Ballet, Jazz, Acrodance, Tap, Lyrical and more. Momentum is also known for its fun-themed annual recitals, featuring favorites like Peter Pan, Frozen, and Rapunzel. The teachers are incredibly patient and professional. The only downside? We need a newer and bigger studio--more and more dancers are joining! Oh, and more affordable recital costumes.

My daughter has been coming here since covid. It was one of the few places she could actually go…read moreto. She enjoys it so much and has made great friends. It's a small studio, which I actually like. If you're looking for a dance studio for your child, I give it a thumbs up.

My daughter just started here and so far we love it! The instructors are great, the studio is…read morepristine, and the prices are reasonable.

Our two daughters have studied at Elite since they were 4 years old. They are now 9 years old and…read morehave walls full of first place and platinum awards thanks to Elite's dedicated and talented instructors. The critic earlier that this studio is non-technical re ballet and jazz is complete bunk. My cousin is a retired soloist from the New York City Ballet and she raves about my daughters' ballet and jazz technique- thanks to the Elite studio. The Elite instructors (Lynn, Lori, Becca, Summer, Jessica, Jesika, Mackenzie, Madison, and Jen) are amazing. They take time to watch my daughters' school plays, perform in other activities, and even meet up for fun days at Disneyland. As parents, my wife and I are thrilled that the Elite instructors teach our daughters love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - in addition to disciplined dance techniques. And, Elite instructors design age appropriate competition and recital dance routines - which as a dad I really appreciate. We live in Newport Beach, and we still drive to Elite in Orange four to five days a week so our daughters can be trained by this amazing studio.

Great dance studio! The space is clean, super organized, and the staff is genuinely kind and…read morewelcoming. My daughter took the 3-4 year old ballet class with Ms. Natalie, and she was absolutely wonderful. So patient, so sweet, and clearly amazing with tiny humans who may or may not follow directions The only reason we stopped is because my daughter decided ballet wasn't really her thing at the moment. While the class was working on pointing their feet, she preferred to "swim" across the floor and occasionally pull her tutu up to her chest. I think she might've just been a little too young to fully grasp ballet structure. But when she's ready to keep her tutu where it belongs and follow the steps, we will definitely be back. Overall we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend this studio!

My child started coming to Perfect Pointe three years ago. At first, it was just a physical…read moretherapy-style class to help her build strength and coordination. I never imagined that one day she would be dancing on stage at a National Finale, competing alongside some of the best dancers in California! Perfect Pointe has been life-changing for us. The studio is more than just a dance school -- it's a warm, supportive community that truly nurtures each dancer's growth, confidence, and passion. The training is top-notch, with a strong focus on both technique and personal development. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Belle and Ms. Stephanie, whose dedication, patience, and encouragement have played such a huge role in my child's journey. You saw her potential before anyone else did, and your belief in her has made all the difference. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone at Perfect Pointe. We are so grateful to be part of this amazing dance family!

I have danced in the adult program for 10+ years. The instructors and studio director are an…read moreamazing staff. The recitals that come out of the studio, year after year, are incredible and I'm proud to be a part of the SKDC family!

I have been involved with Studio K dance center for about 5 years helping out with technical…read moreduties. In my time involved I have seen how awesome the staff is and the owner (Ms. Katie) is awesome! I have witnessed how warm and caring they are towards their students and families.