We love Tutu School! Our teacher, Miss Gabby, is so sweet and patient, and our little one always…read morelooks forward to ballet class. Such a fun and welcoming environment for little dancers!

My 3 year old daughter has been dancing with Tutu School since May of last year. I cannot believe…read morehow much she has grown... not only as a dancer but in her confidence! Last year was the first time she ever took classes and she fell in love from the start. What I love about Tutu School Irvine is how encouraging and kind all the teachers are. I also appreciate the structure of the classes from ballet manners, to learning new techniques, to story time, to coloring. This definitely helped my baby girl feel more and more confident each week while having fun twirling and embracing the magic in the moment. The school also puts on a Bravo Bash every spring & winter where all the dancers have the opportunity to dance on stage if they want to. This is where I can really see my daughter's personality and confidence grow. She just performed in her third Bravo Bash she's already asking when she can get on stage again lol. No one would ever know that she cried the whole time during her first Bravo Bash performance. Now she's addicted! Its only been a year with Tutu School and so far it's been amazing for me and my daughter! Thank you to all the teachers and staff for the magic :)

Dance Works is the cutest little dance studio in Lake Forest…read more Located in a tiny business district off a busy street, this location is made up of 2 large rooms lined with mirrors and barres lining each wall and a small lobby/waiting area. Viewing windows are allocated where possible so you can see your little princesses leap and bound across the floor with the boundless energy you wish you still had. They offer many courses in tap, ballet, hip hop & many other dance styles for ages ranging from 3-17. The little girl I nanny is 5 and she is in a tap/ballet combo class taught by the ever-patient Miss Megan. Miss Megan is very sweet and truly loves teaching the girls teaching form and routine to help them grow on their dance journeys. It is probably her sweet teaching ways and her ability to create a relationship with each girl that makes this small studio feel more like family. The monthly tuition is very reasonable for once-weekly, hour long classes and the pictures and memories will be priceless for you and your little darling for years to come.

My daughter has been dancing at Dance Works for the last 3 years, since she was 3 years old. She…read morehas taken ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop classes and she just can't get enough! Sending a huge thank you to Lori for your support and encouragement. We appreciate your passion, hard work, dedication to the recitals, and all of the opportunities you provide for your dancers. Can't wait to see the next show in a couple of weeks!

My daughter has been attending Broadway Arts Studio for about six years. She started training there…read morewith very little vocal and dance experience. In that time, she has completely transformed from someone who came here to explore the arts and have fun, to someone who prides herself on wanting to be a performer full time and I could not ask for a better home or team for her to develop that passion. I say home specifically because that's how much she loves this place. If she could, she would spend every waking moment at Broadway Arts and that's a testament to Darcie, Troy, and the entire staff. The level of trust, warmth, dedication, professionalism, acceptance, fun and passion living in that building goes beyond words and saying I'm grateful wouldn't begin to describe it. My daughter has been in classes, MTC, BDC, summer camps, showcases, musicals; she's been cast in ensembles, bit parts, and leads; she's created best friends, danced in competitions, sung on her own, and formed memories that will last a life time all because of Broadway Arts Studio. If you're looking for your child to experience dancing, singing, and acting for the first time, this is absolutely a great place. If you're looking for your child to become a performer and fall in love with dancing, singing, and acting - this is the BEST PLACE in Orange County.

My 10 year old daughter asked to be signed up for an experience of acting in a play, so we chose…read morethe Broadway Arts Studio for a two week camp with the play, The Descendants. A couple of days before starting she was sent a script to practice for the audition, which she did. It turns out she was never asked to audition, instead she was give a minor, brief dance role for the play. Needless to say, she was disappointed, and I felt somewhat deceived having paid nearly $1000 for this two week training. It certainly appeared to us that they signed up way too many kids for number of parts available in this play. So in summary, I don't feel this was a good use of our time and money and I would not recommend this business.

My daughter just finished her first season at SCPA and she had a great time! She took multiple…read moreclasses including ballet with Carolyn, jazz with Ashley, tap with Chantal, and hip hop with Lauren. She loved all of her teachers and made so much growth! I was particularly impressed with how well run the recitals are and how well my daughter did at becoming an independent performer on stage. Most importantly, she had a lot of fun and made several close friends. The ladies who run the studio are always friendly and responsive to questions. We are looking forward to another great year at SCPA!

We have been dancing at SCPA for a few years now and cannot say enough about how great they are!…read more We drive up from Lake Forest specifically for their instructors, all of whom are the best in the biz: qualified, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. The studio and our dance friends have become a second home and like family! We have done Tap, Jazz and Ballet classes and have been happy with each class and instructor so far. If you want to be part of a great team and dance family, you definitely want to check out SCPA! South Coast Performing Arts for life!

As an ex-pro dancer returning recreationally at 52 with an unpredictable schedule, I needed…read moreflexibility. I signed up in April 2025 after being told one enrolled class would allow unlimited drop-ins, with 30-day makeup windows. The teachers, class variety, and student culture are genuinely excellent. The management and policies, however, are another story. Policies grew increasingly restrictive over time -- drop-ins shifted to a text-based reservation system with advance scheduling requirements, an extra $7 fee for makeups, frequent confusion, and eventual pushback. I was repeatedly pressured to enroll in more classes despite being clear about my limitations, and denied access to advanced classes without enrolling in their ballet class, even though I was enrolled in ballet elsewhere. The studio hosts bi-annual showcase performances that some of the classes participate in and the 6-8 weeks prior include rehearsals. Before this month's showcase, I requested makeups for the two prior weeks knowing they'd be rehearsal-focused rather than full instruction. I scheduled 1 makeup and for the 2nd makeup was told other classes I requested were closed -- including a class with only 1-2 students -- and asked to stay after class for a conversation. The pattern made clear this was less about following policy and more about something that was never transparently communicated. Deciding this no longer aligned, I submitted 30 days' notice to unenroll per policy. The owner immediately refunded me and told me not to return -- then in the next message said I was valued and welcome to reenroll anytime. When I received the refund, I noticed my monthly rate had increased without disclosure or receipt. You have to catch it on your credit card statement. Best for students who commit to enrollments, skip makeups, and embrace the showcase model with costume costs -- no flexibility expected. One studio has an uneven, sometimes slippery floor that raises safety concerns.

After seeing an ad in FB I reached out to take a trial class. I spoke with Janell who was very…read morepushy. I was hesitant about giving my money at that time because I was going out of town and wasn't sure when I would be able to take the intro class. Upon returning from my trip I got Covid. I received an email from Janell that my trial week had ended. Of course I was upset because I hadn't taken a class yet. She said: "SDC trials are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Your original trial was scheduled for 3/29. While we typically don't offer transfers, we made a one-time accommodation to shift your start date to 4/15, per your request. We reserved your spaces in classes throughout these two weeks, which closed the spots to other interested dancers. It sounds like our program may not be a great fit for what you're looking for in dance. We wish you all the best in your journey and if in the future you're interested in committing to 12 month program, please reach back out!" This place is a scam.

The ABT William Gillespie Ballet School so far has been a wonderful journey. Our child has been…read moreloving the program. The motivation to attend and participate has been met with excitement. We are looking forward to seeing the training through.

My daughter has danced at the ABT Gillespie school since it first opened in 2015 and is currently…read more enrolled in the pre-professional division. We love that the school offers the highest caliber of training to its students. The instructors, pianists, and administration are amazing and she has grown so much as a dancer throughout her years here. The studios at the Segerstrom Center offer a wonderful space in which to train and she has made longtime friends that share her love of dance. Master classes with touring companies as well as performance opportunities which include ABT's The Nutcracker and National Dance Day have been highlights to her ballet education. We also appreciate how the school is so organized and professionally run. This is our tenth year at ABT Gillespie School and I think that it is evident how highly we regard this school.

This is my daughter's second season at West Coast. We are so incredibly glad we made the switch…read more The environment is so welcoming. Which is difficult to find in competitive dance. The families welcomed us in with open arms, the dancers support each other and the teachers support each other. I believe this starts from the top down with the ownership and management. Paula is extremely hands on with the teachers, students and families. And it shows. She doesn't care just about their dancing but cares about their character as an individual. The quality of the teaching staff is exceptional; with the primary focus on technique. But they continue to grow and expand their teaching and choreography styles.They treat the kids as the individuals they are and unify them as a team as well. In the current COVID-19 environment everything has been moved online. The entire staff has been energetic and motivating. They have provided a sense of stability in an unstable environment for our kids. Every week the teachers take time with each kid just to check in and see how they are doing. If you want a positive, creative and safe environment for your child to experience dance than I would recommend West Coast.

Our daughter has been a part of the West Coast family for the past 7 years and it has meant so much…read moremore than dance to our family! The culture at WC is amazing. The dancers support and encourage each other and the parents are kind and helpful. These are competitive dancers who strive for excellence but never at the cost of character or class. The tone is set from the leadership of Miss Paula who runs the studio like a in impressive CEO that can also wear the hat of mentor, artist, and friend. I am constantly blown away by the talent and reach of the staff who is well rounded on style, technique, and has a proven track record of developing dancers to the highest levels. They take an interest in the dancers personally and have created a community our whole family enjoys being a part of. They way that the business pivoted during the Covid-19 shutdown is remarkable! They quickly acclimated to virtual while keeping the positive attitude and commitment to excellence we've come to expect from them. When we first started at WC I would not have imagined that dance would become such a high value for us, but because of our West Coast experience it is something we eagerly remain connected to and proud to be a part of! I could go on and on about the costumes, the wins, the opportunities, the conditioning that keeps the dancers safe, the communication, etc...Even my sons have taken classes and loved it! I would give them 100 stars if I could!

Ms. Tatiana and Mr. Victor are truly amazing teachers. The dancers at V&T learn wonderful clean…read moretechniques. The Jr. Company level dancers competed in ensemble at YAGP, ICON, and CDC. At ICON, they got 1st place. I like V&T because I feel teachers love and care about dancers.

My daughter has been dancing at V and T for 7 years. During that time she has grown in technique,…read morestrength and quality of movement. Victor and Tatiana also take great care to ensure the dancers avoid injury so they can dance for a lifetime. Having the opportunity to perform in the Nutcracker as well as other ballet productions every year and take on roles with increasing levels of skill has been so rewarding. The quality of their productions is beyond compare. Our whole family has enjoyed being a part of the V&T family. All of the dancers and parents continue to foster a friendly and supportive environment.