I extremely recommend this studio, because they are make you the best that you can be. The owner of…read morethe studio Ms.Christina she is so nice and respect your choice. Sometimes she can be hard, but it just to make you a better dancer. The teachers are so nice and hard working that every time when I go there I feel welcomed and it feels like my second home. The students are very caring and kind to each other. Since we are in a pandemic, she makes use safe and cleans the studio. She does whatever she can do to keep the studio clean. I think that this is the best studio that I ever went to, and I highly recommend!

The owner is professional, great location, and dance space. Dancers going there are bound to get…read morevery technically strong, and the owner pushes students to try other styles that usually are not offered in other competition studios. Their awards speak for themselves. They are all very strong, passionate and talented.

While there are some negative reviews on here that are not completely false, I def have to disagree…read morethat this place is not worth it. Far from it!! My daughter had been in pre-ballet at another studio for almost 4 years (ages 5-8.75) and once she was moved up to ballet 1 and schedule changed, I had to find another studio with a more suitable schedule (due to my work schedule) that was worth the $ and time. Then I found this place and met Mr. Ling, while my daughter attended the Sunday class on trial that Lily was teaching. That was over 4 years ago! And even though the schedule was also inconvenient as was the 30min commute, I made arrangements with a family member to be able to drive my daughter there for a long time so that she can continue to receive the ballet training that is provided there. My daughter had done trial classes in several other places but the attention to technique and form was unmatched anywhere else. Mr. Ling, his daughter, and Lily corrected the students to the point where my daughter felt targeted. My daughter had to learn not to take things personal and to apply correction when given. Now she feels ignored if there is no criticism. It turns out, my daughter learned very little in her previous years in dance (it was more performance based) and in the years since she's been there, she has improved TREMENDOUSLY! Not only is she learning proper technique, I have learned so much from Mr. Ling that I appreciate the dance form so much more because I understand it so much better now! She is still not a great dancer and one of those that struggles more than the others but she has become such a strong and disciplined young lady. I frequently receive many compliments on how graceful and well behaved she is. I feel it is mostly because of the culture and values instilled at Elite Ballet. Mrs. Ling is a Yumiko seller=15% discount+free shipping), they are very supportive of one another and help each other to improve and the summer intensive classes are really impressive as well as reg class and there's not one day my daughter doesn't come out sweating! Yes, there were unexpected costs for performances but you quickly learn that after ur first time. Nothing is for free and still in comparison to other studios, Elite is very reasonably priced. They actually just increased slightly but is still far more affordable than other places. Do the math. And yes, they do insist on purchasing whatever they suggest but really, Mr. Ling is top-notch! As a former ABT principal dancer, he knows his stuff! Most places will understandably deter a student from taking other classes from other places only because it can cause confusion or create injuries. This place is strictly classical ballet and for those who are passionate about becoming good ballet dancers. It is the foundation for all dance forms.

Our kids had class in this school for couple years. When I first talked to the owner, he seemed to…read morehave passion about the ballet. After a while, I realized that it's all about money. The class usually have about 20 students especially the beginning class. There's only 1 instructor without any assistant. He rarely would tell you what went wrong when the student made a mistake in ballet steps. He expected the students to follow others & correct their own mistakes. To be honest, they're small kids, they'd not know what went wrong unless you told them. Also a lot of time, he'd just have his 15 or 16 year old daughter to teach Ballet I class. It's fine if she worked as an assistant but not as an instructor. Also if you don't go to their summer intensive class which is 3 hours/ day for Sat & Sun in summer. They'd just ignore your kids, won't tell them if they're doing good or not and not even dare to remember their name. Also the students would never be able to promote to an advanced class if you don't go to the summer camp. They only have 1 show a year through audition so the younger kids rarely have chance to be on stage. Other schools usually have at least 2 shows a year with 1 show be the showcase and all the kids could participate. I definitely don't recommend this ballet school.

This place has been around forever. My friends came here and my own kids. From what i know and here…read moreeveryone is happy. My daughters have only good memories from here. But I hope they would also do classes more for modern dances.

This is the most amazing studio my daughter has been here since she was four and they really pay…read moreattention to what the kids need and they have really fun exercises for the kids to learn from

BEST OF THE BEST!!! One of the MUST GO dance studios around…read morethe 626 area, well-designed studio with gorgeous lights, friendly faculty, and super professional dance teachers. Has been looking for a dance studio like that for years, finally met this super dope place. Never disappointed.

I have been looking for a good dancing class for my daughter who is eagerly dancing and so blessed…read morewe found Ms Dora. Ms Dora is very professional, patient, knowledgeable, and has great love of the little kids. She genuinely cares for the girls and makes every class a great experience for everyone. My daughter absolutely loves this class and she looks forward every week to putting on her pretty ballet dress. I'm just so happy that my little girl is learning and growing with Ms Dora and her professional dancing artist team.

We've been coming to Ballet Kukan in Monrovia for a little over a year and it has been such a…read morewonderful experience for my daughter. She started as a pretty shy beginner at age 6 in the ballet program and has grown so much in confidence and technique. The instructors are patient but very knowledgeable, and I really appreciate that they follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum so there is a clear structure and progression. I can see that they provide real training rather than just a casual dance class. We also tried their jazz and hip hop classes and loved how organized and age-appropriate everything is. The environment is fun, but you can still tell the students are actually learning proper technique. I also like that the studio is clean and welcoming, and they have clear communication about schedules and progression. The performances are amazing as well. We're very happy to have found a studio in San Gabriel Valley that balances discipline with encouragement.

Here's your translation:…read more My son has decent athletic ability. At four, he could climb a pole at the park, and by five, he was riding a bike without training wheels. So, I enrolled him in this street dance class. After a year, he still can't do anything. The teacher probably doesn't even know the basics, like the Thomas spin, yet started teaching others. We've decided to stop wasting time with this useless street dance class. If you want your child to actually learn something, don't come here. If you just want to waste your own and your child's time, feel free to sign up. --------------------------------- Reply to this owner: Obviously, my son has been attending classes with you. You're trying to dodge responsibility by claiming he hasn't. I'll be coming tomorrow to cancel your terrible and useless course. Also, your response will be shared with everyone. Not only do you fail at teaching dance, but your attitude is poor, and you have a habit of shifting blame.

Teachers and staff are so kind and professional. If you or your kids want to dance, this is the…read moreplace to do it!

Two of our kids have taken one class each here so far and they have both enjoyed their classes. Our…read morelittle one did a Ballet/Tap class and the older one did a Musical Theater class. The little one has social anxiety in new settings and the instructor did a great job of making him feel comfortable and getting him to participate in class. She allowed me to go inside with him for a few minutes and I walked out when he didn't notice me. During his water breaks he came out smiling and giving me a thumbs up. The older one jumped right in and was all smiles during her class. The owner was present during the second class and she was very personable and approachable. I appreciate their clear policy about adults remaining in the waiting area for children safety. Parents are allowed to be allowed closer for the little ones only. I respect that. The only down sides are the smell that comes from the barbecue place next door and the heat in the waiting. They appear to have air conditioning in the dance rooms, but the waiting area can get a little warm and they use fans. My wife was pleasantly surprised to find that they have adult dance classes and there appears to be plenty of parking in the plaza. Overall, we have had positive experiences and look forward to future dance lessons.

I had a very disappointing experience with this dance studio. My daughter attended for about two…read moreweeks, and it quickly became clear that it was not the right fit for her. The commute alone was extremely difficult--about an hour during rush hour traffic--which made getting to class very stressful. When my daughter told me she no longer wanted to continue, I contacted the studio hoping we could come to some kind of reasonable agreement since she had only been enrolled for two weeks. Instead, I was told I was required to give 30 days notice. What was frustrating is that I do not recall signing or even receiving the studio's policies beforehand. In fact, the policies were not sent to me until February 6th, after I had already emailed them on February 2nd about canceling. The most upsetting part of the experience happened during my daughter's last class. She asked what time the class was going to end, and the instructor/director sarcastically told her "bye." My daughter is seven years old, and she came out of the class crying because she felt embarrassed and hurt. No child should be spoken to that way by an adult, especially in a children's activity where kids are supposed to feel supported and encouraged. I understand that studios have policies, but there should also be transparency and some level of understanding when a child has only attended for a short time. Between the lack of clear communication about policies and the way my daughter was treated, this experience was extremely disappointing.

Came here to try a class for my toddler. They have some for younger kids. My kid tried gymnastics…read moreand he enjoyed it. When you arrive you text and wait for someone to open the door. There is free parking. For the free trial class they offer a discount if you enroll within 24 hour in a step down approach with less of a discount as time passes. Worth a try to see if it's the right fit for your kid

Zumba class with Wendy is so fun! Highly recommend it and dancing with friends is especially great.read more