This dance studio offers classical ballet, tap, & modern dance classes for ages 3 and up. Owner…read moreNatalie is serious about the art of ballet. In fact, her curriculum is a twelve-year program that includes elements of Russian & English ballet traditions with a focus on the George Balanchine technique and style. My friend's daughter is enrolled here, and she loves these classes. They've also helped with her self-esteem. I came with my friend to drop her daughter off for class. We watched the session from the window for a bit before wandering around the area. I used to take tap dance lessons when I was a kid. I wish I had continued them. If you are looking for a reputable dance studio, give this place a try. They also offer summer sessions.

YOUR SEARCH FOR A BALLET SCHOOL IS OVER. WELCOME TO BLISS. YOU HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED…read more We have searched far and wide for a ballet school and have come to the conclusion that Natalie and Ballet Conservatory West possesses the rare qualities that so many other ballet schools lack. Natalie takes the time to lay a solid foundation with proper technique and movement. Individual attention is given to each student with a focus on their unique body type, strength, and abilities. Natalie's knowledge about dance, anatomy, movement, musculature and other related areas are impressive. She leverages all of these to ensure that dancers are in proper alignment so they don't hurt themselves. She offers tenderness and grace in her instruction and builds rapport with each ballerina. She provides equitable treatment of each student, regardless of whether or not they aspire to be a professional ballerina. And personally speaking, one of the things I love most about Natalie is her personal charm and inner beauty. The tender, loving way that she engages and connects with children makes me melt. Secretly, I love sitting outside of their open-door classes, closing my eyes, and just listening...

My 4-year-old attended the Prima Ballerina class at Stellar Dance Studio this season and absolutely…read moreloved it. Every Sunday morning, she couldn't wait to get to class. Ms. Stella and Ms. Lindsay really made the experience magical for the little dancers, using fun techniques to teach them ballet and providing them with a princess ballerina kit (with a crown, wand, t-shirt, candies, and bag) when they signed up. The end-of-year show, Alice in Wonderland, was spectacular, highlighting the talent and hard work of all the studio's dancers. The occasion was special for the dancers and parents alike! I can't wait to see what the studio has in store for next year!

I first met Stella and her dancers when they were performing at the summer recital in Plummer Park…read more What stroke me the most is that every dancer was confident, smiling and enjoying their part. Stella is so awesome with kids. She is kind and so patient!!! Usually, my daughter (3 yo) is very slow to warm up to people and shy. However, she loved Stella from the first sight. On the first try out class my daughter told me to leave and she stayed on her own for the whole class. If you have/had toddlers you can imagine what that meant to me. No nagging, begging, crying or bribing. Now she is behaving and listening the whole week so she can only go to Stella on Friday. I'm super satisfied mom:) The studio is bright and clean. The prices are reasonable and payment plan is available. I would recommend Stellar Dance to all my friends with kids.

I'm really glad I started taking ballet with ALIGN!…read more The location is easy to find & park close for my night class with Desiré. The studio space is a nice size with a decent amount of nice students. You quickly become comfortable at the beginning of Align 1, since everyone has similar goals & we introduce ourselves. Desiré is very sweet & makes everything easy to understand without sacrificing a good challenge. It's not overly easy or hard & the environment is fun while still being professional/authenthic. I am athletic in many different hobbies but don't feel any better or worse than the majority that came from no fitness background, because it's simplified enough if you're not athletic yet, but will still work the muscles of anyone into fitness. Well-balanced. I really would love to continue through all the levels, if possible & the only thing that would hold me back is the fact that I commute to this studio. But, I schedule it like it's school.

I've been taking Align I and II classes in North Hollywood (great parking, btw) with Daniel and…read moreShade. They are both so skilled at both dancing and teaching. I love that this program exists. I fell in love with ballet as a little girl when I took weekly classes for about a year--maybe less. Now, 45 years later, that I'm able to immerse myself back in it, is extraordinary. I've looked for adult ballet classes literally for decades, and was so glad when I found Align. They have so many locations--if you've been thinking about returning to ballet or about beginning ballet, start with Align!

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Richard and Emma for creating this wonderful place and…read morefor being phenomenal teachers. I just concluded my first international festival after being a student of LATA for a year, and I could have not been happier with my knowledge and ability to dance socially. Hearing the maestros and maestras telling me that I have a good technique was a testament of LATA's teaching quality. I don't write reviews unless I see results, and I now realize the magnitude of the results. From the moment I entered LATA ( thank you Instagram algorithm for suggesting it!) not only I felt welcomed but also I felt the teachers' knowledge and expertise. I don't throw these words just for anyone- I have been in an executive role for many years and I sense the lack of competence from afar. I still have a very long way to go in my tango journey, but I know for a fact I've got a good start. I need to give a credit where the credit is due! If you want to learn Argentine tango and be able to dance socially, look no further. I promise this place will become your home away from home!

The instructor and owner Richard came across as rude, cold, and unapproachable. He rarely greeted…read morestudents, smiled, or made an effort to learn their names. Instead of handling questions or concerns professionally, he publicly raised his voice at students and reprimanded them in front of the class, creating an intimidating and uncomfortable learning environment. For complete beginners, the step-by-step instruction may be useful for learning the fundamentals. However, the beginner curriculum was highly repetitive and appeared to require students to spend months repeating the same material before advancing. Rather than evaluating students based on their ability, advancement seemed to depend primarily on completing the studio's prescribed class sequence. As a result, students with prior experience may end up spending significant time and money on repetitive lessons that provide little additional value before being allowed to move to the next level. While the instructor demonstrated the dance steps accurately, his dancing felt mechanical and uninspiring, with little sense of connection, musicality, or the spirit of tango. The class felt more like memorizing patterns than learning an expressive partner dance. Overall, the teaching lacked warmth, encouragement, and respect for students. Rather than helping students develop according to their ability, the program emphasized a rigid progression through repetitive classes instead of meaningful improvement. While the instructor demonstrated the dance steps accurately, his dancing felt mechanical and uninspiring, with little sense of connection, musicality, or the spirit of tango. The class felt more like memorizing patterns than learning an expressive partner dance. Overall, the teaching lacked warmth, encouragement, and respect for students. Rather than helping students develop according to their ability, the program emphasized a rigid progression through repetitive classes instead of meaningful improvement.

I am an appreciator of the arts esp modern dance and ballet. However, I prefer to sit back and…read morewatch other people perform, so you can only guess the pained expression that I had on my face when my fiancée, who enjoys watching 'Dancing With the Stars,' suggested that we take dance lessons to do a choreographed Viennese waltz for our wedding dance. I'm was thinking, "Why?? It's just one more thing we have to worry about on the big day, no? Can't we just go out on the dance floor and just shift around to a slow song at a jr high school dance like everyone else?" In my nervousness and frustration over the prospect of getting up in front of a large audience of friends and family to put on a dance number, I found myself blaming Walt Disney. You know, all those fairy tale princesses and their ballroom dance scenes; Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and many others indoctrinating young girls all around the world to dream about that Snow White moment when someday their prince comes and they can be the "princess" and glide around the floor just like in the cartoon movies. Don't worry, my rant won't turn into a screed because fortunately for me, my fiancée chose to to seek out Murisa to help get us ready for our number on the big day. Murisa is wonderful instructor. As a novice to dancing/ballroom dancing, I had no idea how to properly move on the dance floor but her instruction helped me to clean up my form and movement by laying things out in terms that I was able to understand. Plus she was patient with us as we were looking for a song that inspired us (we changed songs twice) and changed the dance from a Viennese waltz to a traditional waltz then back to Viennese waltz. All in all we took ten lessons from Murisa. Each lesson is 45 mins and the lessons are held in a facility near Koreatown. The facility has a large dance floor that is shared by many other instructors and dancers of all levels. Murisa's scheduling is flexible, however, her time slots can fill up fast, so if you're in a time crunch to get ready before your wedding day, best do it soon!

If you're looking for wedding dance lessons, stop reading after this review and connect with…read moreMurisa. Murisa is super talented and passionate when it comes to teaching people how to dance. Our 1st dance at our wedding was perfect because of her. Our favorite thing about Murisa was she actually taught us how to dance for a lifetime, not just one night. She really made it an enjoyable experience and it was one of the coolest things we have ever done in our life. We had zero experience prior to this and were nervous, but Murisa made every lesson a lot of fun and we can't thank her enough. My wife and I would recommend her of the time for anything dance related‼

There are not enough strong adjectives to praise what Sophie has created for both the young and…read moreolder dancers. We have been with Sophie from day one, when she had just one small studio. We have watched and been the recipients of her kind, loving, and generous heart. She has built wonderful studios that are a safe place for our children to not only learn and grow as dancers, but also grow into confident young women. She has continued to evolve her studios, offering new and current styles of dance while always keeping that personal touch. Her teachers are professionals in their own right and help our children learn, create, and thrive. Sophie is also able to accommodate every level and interest in dance... from the little ones just starting out (who are always the cutest on stage!), to older dancers with a true passion for dance, to the competition teams for those who love the challenge and commitment of competing. Having dance in my girls' lives and being part of the Sophie Dance family has been one of the biggest highlights of their lives. They are still constantly dancing in front of the TV, making up routines, and performing for the family. Sadly, our time with Sophie is coming to an end. We have been with her for over 20 years, and this will be our last dance recital as my youngest graduates from high school. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I can't wait for future grandbabies to dance with her one day. Sophie truly is one of the bright lights in Los Angeles!!!

My daughter started recently and she loves it, and as a parent I pretty much enjoy the experience…read morewatching my daughter and all the other ballerinas. The teachers and staff are really nice too.

We have been going to this dance Academy for three years now, and it has been such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is one of the most affordable and fun activities for the whole family. The recitals are fun, safe, and close by with so many memories. We have also gotten to know the parents and it has helped us to bond as the kids grow up and go to schools around here. The teaching style here is very approachable with props and fun sensory. The teachers have all been very competent in the showcases are really fun and entertaining. I don't know what I would have done without Miss Cherylann. The parent and child class was so wonderful, we did that before Ariel turned 2. It's such a great place to learn structure, magic, imagination, and to shine.

My daughter has been attending Miss Cherylann's academy for about 3 years now and absolutely loves…read moreit. Her teacher, Miss Devin, is a true gem. She's a great teacher and the kids love her so much. It's a very supportive environment that is not competitive and there is no pressure. It's just fun! The academy also does recitals twice a year which my daughter loves to do.. She is also attending a weekly summer camp there and does not want to leave when I come to pick her up in the afternoons. I highly recommend this dance academy!!