*I hope Yelp won't delete my review, as they are known to delete bad reviews*…read more The owner tried to convince us that our child needed more than just one lesson per week (ideally 3x according to him) because they claimed to be a professional institution. So, I enrolled my daughter in two lessons per week. Instead of learning proper foundations or techniques, she would spend the first hour doing conditioning exercises, and during the second hour, the theater program kids would join the class. That second hour was mainly used to rehearse choreography for their theater productions. Your child would receive even less attention, especially during the weeks leading up to the opening of a show. I honestly felt scammed. On top of that, the main roles in their theater productions seem to be dominated by the theater director's siblings. In case you don't know, when auditioning for a theater company, the casting directors usually want to hear you sing first, once you pass the singing audition, they want to see how well you can dance and then evaluate your acting last. But that didn't seem to be the case with their theater program. This is why their theater program is not growing! The heart of musical theather is singing. At $400 per month and four months to complete the production, you can find a much more affordable and better production, and most importantly, a FAIR opportunity for every child. I took my daughter out of this school and enrolled her in a different one. I was surprised by how different the approach was at the new school compared to The Grand Academy of Ballet. Yes, parking is terrible!

OMG! Horrible horrible experience with this school! My daughter loves ballet dance, we were in…read moreother school, she did great and teacher was encouraged her, every time after class she was happy and practiced at home! We thought may need to find some ACADEMICALLY for her! This class murdered small children's passion of dance! They are only two three years old, they don't know how to take the shit by let them know you are not good or you are not follow teachers! My daughter refused to go there and refused to put Tutu on, she is not twirl or plitte at home any more, she looked very sad and silent after class! The owner is horrible! Parking was nightmares! I emailed them twice to cancel my membership, you know what? They still charged from my credit card, not out of my imagination! School like this, be careful to send your little one there! You don't know what gonna happen with this school environment and this administration type!!

My daughter joined the level 4 team this year and my daughter is so happy here. The instructors are…read morevery professional and she is learning so much. Very happy with this dance studio.

I don't know where to start. I do want to say this is an incredible dance studio. My daughter has…read morebeen studying ballet for about 10 years now with almost two years so far at this studio. This place really feels like a family- the kids all support each other. Anacia is sweet, professional and available when you need her. Ms April and Ms Jen are stellar in their approach to teaching ballet. The Nutcracker performance is beautiful from choreography to costumes-gorgeous! It's a professional production put out by hard working students and their teachers. Also, the studio teaches different dance art forms. And their summer intensive programs are solid! I highly recommend this studio. We love it!

If you want to learn dance this is the place to be. Crystal is one of the best dance instructors…read moreout there. She is kind, patience and creative. Most places are not beginner friendly and do not teach you the fundamentals and basic foundations of dance. Crystal focuses on technique which will carry on as you advance in dance. I recommend her . Whether you want to learn salsa or I recommend taking privates with her. Thank you, Crystal.

Crystal is an amazing teacher. She teaches stuff you will definitely use and she goes over the…read moreproper technique. Her style is extremely unique and that's what really makes her special. I feel the stuff I've learned in her classes, and her ladies styling is so good that I've been able to use the moves she's taught me over and over again. Also her classes aren't over crowded which is a huge plus.

My boyfriend and I have been taking classes at Dance House LA. We joined their four-week beginning…read moresalsa series. The instructors are incredibly patient, encouraging, and fun, teaching new steps every week and building on to create a full dance by the end of the four classes. You can join as a single or a couple. Students rotate among everyone (as either a follower or as a leader), which makes it not as intimidating and it's a great way to practice with people at different levels. Highly, highly recommend!

Great class and teachers. Gives time to dance with you one on one in class and rotate between to…read moreprovide feedback. Spends time at end of class to Review what we've learned. Highly Recommend

Great space, really nice people, you will be glad you did. All studios have a great sound system.read more

My daughter has been dancing at The Industry for 2.5 years, and we could not have chosen a better…read moreplace, she has danced at several dance academies before but the training she has received at The Industry is unbelievable, she has grown so much as a dancer because of the training she has received there , the teachers are amazing and some on the best in the dance business, the owners Maia and Rhonda are the greatest and we consider them family now, truly the best dance environment in town. We love that this is now our daughters second home and dance family.

This place is so great! First of all - the staff is awesome and personable and it just feels like…read morehanging out with your friends when you are lounging on their couches while your kids take classes. They have video monitors so you can see everything the kids are doing. But...you don't go to a dance studio for the couches. My son takes their boys' hip hop class and LOVES it. Gerald is an amazingly fun teacher and has my son fired up about dance! Which is not something I ever thought would happen. I was also surprised to see so many of my friends and fellow parents from my school there. It's a popular place for good reason!

If you are looking for a Dance place for your little one, look no more!…read more Great location, great teachers and making new friends! Arianna can't wait for the new season!

We've been with Elite since 2016 between my two daughters, who both started dancing at age 3. Our…read moreoldest has moved on to other interests, but our 7-year-old continues with ballet and loves it. I've watched Elite grow from a smaller studio into the powerhouse it is today. Elite is an excellent dance studio, from day one through their very polished recitals. It's important to note that this is not a cutesy/playtime type of studio. Dance is a discipline, and so dress code and presentation are taken seriously. For first-timers, that might feel a little intimidating, but there's a reason behind it. Hair and makeup need to be spot-on for recitals, because there's always a chance your cute 3 or 4-year-old might get on stage and just stand there! But guess what? They'll look fantastic doing it. And then, year after year, you'll see their confidence and ability grow. As a parent, you will need to stay on top of recital packets to know who/what/where/when, and I find Elite to be very thorough in the material they send out, or if you simply call them ahead of time. Another perk.. they have a professional photographer who takes photos on stage and backstage at shows/recitals for FREE. As well as a videographer, which is very much appreciated. The owner, Toni, taught my oldest years ago and is fantastic, both as a teacher and as a business owner. Neither of my girls have ever been on team, but both have always enjoyed their classes. The teachers are wonderful with age-appropriate instruction (shout out to Miss Princess with the littles) and technique. My 7-year-old only takes one ballet class currently, yet she could not be more excited to be performing in The Nutcracker for her second year in a row. Needless to say, we love Elite!

Ability the hands down best since academy in Las Vegas. No other comparison availableread more

Fantastic! We came in to learn a "First Dance" for our wedding and it was a huge showstopper! The…read moredance was expertly choreographed to not only showcase our personalities and skill level, but for a load of fun. Thanks for helping with our celebration!

The owner, Artemi, is the best instructor you can get…read more He really works hard with you and wants you to succeed.

I love to dance. However, what I think I look like on the dance floor is completely different than…read morewhat I see in the mirror. LOL! So, a friend of mine suggested I take a class at Artbox. I checked out the website and for $20 it was worth trying out. Artbox Studio is the most picturesque dance studio that I've ever seen. Owner Crystal Duran is an absolute doll! She's been dancing since she was 8 years old, which explains why she is so graceful and elegant on the dance floor. Crystal's energy and enthusiasm made it easy & enjoyable to learn the moves even for a novice like me. She provided step by step instructions and broke down the fundamentals. We practiced each part before combing the moves together. Once we learned the routine we took turns dancing with different partners, which was also fun. Reminded me of speed dating. LOL! I struggled a bit at first but towards the end it got easier. Crystal is a fantastic teacher. In addition to Salsa, you can also learn Bachata, Samba, Hip-hop, Ball Room, Dance Fitness, & Belly Dancing - ranging from beginning to advance. She also offers classes for kids. Prices are $20 for a single session, or you can get a package deal of 10 for $180. If you want to learn how to dance or brush up on your technique - Artbox is the place! If you want a fun night out with your friends, Cyrstal hosts a Salsa/Bachata social dance class every other Friday at The Oaks at Lakeside for $15. (Check out the website for more info & weekly class schedule artboxbyca.com)

Had a super fun time getting out of my box with Crystal and her dance class! Will I make Dancing…read morewith the Stars anytime soon - prob not. Will I NOT literally take out my partners toes during a bachata or salsa session? Maybe. That's all because Crystal was such a motivated and fun teacher that gives you the basics and let's you find your own rhythm. Thank you for the opportunity. It's a beautiful small dance studio in Encino that brought joy and enthusiasm to the art of dancing. Def recommend if you want to really give it your all on the dance floor. We all start somewhere!!

Dalia is amazing! My husband and I went to see her for help with our first dance & cumbia lessons-…read moreand neither of us has rhythm. She worked miracles lol. Because of Dalia we felt so much more confident (& not so nervous) when we did our first dance and everyone loved it! Dalia is very patient with people and takes the time to go over everything. I highly recommend her! Thank you again Dalia!!

I have been wanting to learn Salsa and Bachata, and came here per recommendation from a friend…read more Dalia is a great instructor. She offers private and group choreography classes. I would say take some private lessons first if you are a beginner like me. I didn't even know the ABCs of Salsa and Bachata, and taking private lessons definitely helped. After I got little comfortable with it, I started taking the group choreo classes. The group classes are fun and great way to be comfortable with dancing with strangers. After couple group classes, went to social dancing which was terrifying but had to do it if I ever wanna become a decent dancer lol. Overall this is a great place to learn new choreo or start from scratch.