There is no denying that the dancers at OCPAA are exceptionally talented, highly disciplined, and technically brilliant. If you are looking for a studio that knows how to produce elite, industry-ready competitors who win titles, they absolutely deliver on that front. It is undeniably a powerhouse, backed by the resources and affluence required to compete at the highest levels. However, dance is supposed to be an art form that inspires community, but our experience with OCPAA at a recent convention highlighted a deeply concerning cultural issue. We witnessed an elitist, "mean girl" attitude from several of their dancers that went beyond standard competitive drive. Bringing other dancers down and carrying an air of superiority doesn't just hurt the individuals targeted; it actively damages the broader community of competitive dance. Ultimately, it comes down to what you value as a parent or a dancer: - If you view dance purely as a cutthroat industry where winning justifies a "burn bridges and cut down the competition" mentality, then this studio's environment will likely align with your goals. -If you love dance for the art, the community, and the personal growth, and believe that being a great dancer should go hand-in-hand with being a supportive human being, you may find the culture here deeply disappointing. Technique can be bought and taught, but character is modeled from the top down. It is a shame that such a high-caliber studio allows a toxic social culture to overshadow the immense talent of its students. I hope leadership takes note and starts fostering humility alongside their awards. read more

I love kids, but I do not have the patience OCPAA has, they are awesome, this is my second time going, the kids did so awesome, from last year, do not misunderstand me, last years was good, this year, they were more seasoned. Adelin was my girlfriends grand daughter when she hears music, she starts practicing her routine, she builds up confidence, she was awesome. The arts is a great building tool to get the kids to meet other kids, and builds confidence and skills to grow a productive life. Thank you Karen Herrold read more

I won't give this place one star because they have some stellar talent, they're very competitive, and they have a few teachers that are great. To save time, I'll bullet point the pros/cons: Pros-- -Great facility with lots of classrooms and robust schedule. -Some strong teachers who focus on skill-based teaching as opposed to just recreation based "recital prep" classes. -Very reasonable pricing, especially as you increase the amount of classes and/or sibling participation. -The tumbling and jazz classes are great for improving flexibility, gymnastic skills and the kids love them. Cons-- -The "win at all costs" mentality has cultivated a parental culture like you see on those TLC shows with little kids. It's pretty demoralizing for some of these kids and certainly doesn't breed any sense of inclusivity. -Rec classes are literally an afterthought. The studio only really focuses on the teams. Some kids just want to have fun... And the parents here definitely look down on those who don't care about competitive dance. -Front office voicemailbox is always full, and they often don't answer. That's a big sign to me of unprofessionalism. -I don't think these folks once thought about COVID. They posted signs, and every parent disregarded them from day 1, and there wasn't any enforcement. The owner never wore her mask above her chin once. I just don't think my children should feel like they're less important because their parents aren't "friends with the owner" and they don't want to be the best dancers on the stage. They just like dancing for fun. We moved to another studio in our area and are incredibly happy with it, so there are positive options out there! read more

My daughter London has been dancing hear from age 1 1/2 she's now 2 1/2. She has done one Christmas dance recitals. I found it very helpful when we need to miss classes. I go online and I email Jessica. she has been wonderful to work with & has rescheduled London for a make up class. We enjoy the mommy and me class. London has learned to not be as shy as she was. She has opened up, and loves to dance. She is always dancing around the house now. I would definitely recommend OC performing arts academy! :) read more

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This review is specifically for TAMMY =) My daughter has been attending classes for only 8 months and one thing that continues to stand out is how well organized and professional Tammy is! Although I have never met her, I can say she does an amazing job in communicating with all the parents and promptly replying to all inquiries (I have sent her many emails and always get a quick reaponse). So I would just like to take the time and say thank you. read more

Not sure if the studio is struggling to survive during the pandemic. They have been dishonest for several times when dealing with tuition credit and makeup classes. I don't feel comfortable to stay with the studio anymore. I am sorry, but shame on you guys. You should do a better job. Please be fair and honest to run your business. read more

Lots of fun classes for all ages and interests. Kids can start at 18-months. Their company dancers do really well in competitions. read more

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My daughter has been taking dance classes here since she was about 2 years old. We started in the mommy and me. She has since moved on to take tap, ballet, jazz, and musical theater classes. She enjoys them all. The teachers know their skill and appear to enjoy working with the young children. The school puts on two recitals a year along with numerous competitions that the companies are in. read more

Orange County Performing Arts Academy - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

My daughter enjoys her tumbling class she takes each week. Her teacher is great with the kids and pushes her to go further each week. The only downside is, there is never anyone at the front desk and unless your child is in more than one class, it's hard to keep up with the closures of the studio. Overall we had a nice experience there. read more

I am a little confused about the reviews I have been bringing my daughter here since December 2017 and have had no problems. I do see were some moms are seen that other moms seem to be a little too themselves is what I would say but I don't mind it because I am a working mom and sometimes I just want some free time to relax and not have to worry about talking to anybody but when I do start a conversation with some of the moms there more than pleasant so I have no problem with that. The dance instructors are so nice and go above and beyond with all the girls my daughter loves going to your jazz and tumbling and ballet class so I would highly recommend this dance academy for your child read more

My 3 year-old daughter and I stopped in here on Saturday, March 19th to check out the studio and see if she is interested in starting dance. We get there and no one is at the front office window, no one says hi, nothing. So we start wondering through the worn down hallways, and find the room for the 3 year-olds and start watching the class that has started through the window. My daughter very calmly and quietly starts to say "Mommy I want to dance", and according to this places website their trial class is free. I figured they needed some kind of medical release or something signed before she could participate. So we make our way back to the front and see that a woman is now in the office. So I start inquiring about the classes and our joining; she hands me a registration form and a schedule and said that we could come next week (Saturday, March 26th) and she can participate for free then. I was a little dissatisfied with the fact that the woman didn't recommend my daughter join the remaining portion of the class...and I understand that it can be disruptive, and that we need to teach our children the importance of punctuality. However, explaining to a 3 year old that they can't participate and have to wait until next week is no easy task. So, I finally get my daughter to understand that we can only watch and that we'll come back to dance, and surprisingly she gets it and accepts it. We wonder back to watch the last half hour of the class and by this time the two girls who had been in the class came running out to change into their other dance shoes; perfect timing! So I gently walk into the room and ask the teacher, Miss Megan if it would be ok for my daughter to jump in for the class and I apologize that we were not there on time for the start of the class. She actually was kind enough (you could tell she was a little hesitant) to let my daughter join and was amazingly patient with the 3 girls. Needless to say, my daughter left on cloud 9 and we were excited all week to come back. We ordered her ballet and tap shoes that week! Saturday, March 26th (this morning) comes and I get my daughter into her pink tights and black leotard (per the dress code), get her out the house all excited and we're on our way to her first "official" dance class! I'm a proud and happy momma! We get there a little too early (feared being late), and we wait patiently. As the time gets closer to 9 am (class start time), I start noticing that there are no other cars arriving. So I get out thinking that there might be a note on the door to the fact that they're closed for Easter weekend...nope, no note. Nothing on their website, nothing on their phone recording, nobody the week before had mentioned a thing about there not being classes! So now I'm putting my daughter back into her car seat, who is in complete tears and heart broken because all she wanted to do was dance! read more

Wow!, the majority of the moms need a class on appropriate behavior. Honestly, we are 1 of 5 families who tried this place in the last year and we each have the same story: the moms are atrociously rude & arrogant. Unfortunately, it reflects in the young ladies/children behavior towards outsiders. I'm giving 2 stars because some of the teachers are nice, but if you're looking for actual ballet, they know very little. They have the same 3-4 moves in each level, as displayed in their yearly recital. As long as you stay away from the majority of the moms (not too hard to do seeing as they blatantly ignore newcomers), it's a cheap dance studio (cost wise). read more

Daughter loves this place and the prices are very reasonable. Teachers are well trained and seem to care about the students.

This is by far the most hardest working studio ever. Great teachers and amazing dancers. I love love love ocpaa!

Best teachers, best dancers, & kids make great friends!! My kids have been here for 10+ years and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. read more

Orange County Performing Arts Academy - 2014 Hall of Fame National Champs!! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The only part I can comment on is the costume choices I see at competitions. They are so extremely inappropriate that it is hard to watch. I don't understand parents or teachers allowing kids to wear these kinds of outfits. One dance called Express had a costume that looked like the 11-12 year olds are nude with black pasties. Unbearably inappropriate. The dance execution is sharp but I don't understand how badly moral standards have gone out the window read more