Studio 1 Dance Academy is the most incredible studio in the Santa Clarita Valley. This studio creates the most amazing dancers. They emphasize technique technique technique and it shows (especially in competitions and showcases.) Hands down, these dancers are the best! The owner Jan and all of the teachers really care about the dancers and have created a very supportive and professional environment. At Studio 1 you get the best of both worlds: top notch choreographers paired with a nurturing environment. read more

This is the best dance studio within 10000 miles. From beginner to serious high level dancer you will not find a better studio to teach technique and the fundamentals of dance. Our girls have gone so far with Jan and her team. We owe all of them a very big THANK YOU. Thank you Jan, Samira, Drew, Mandy, Juliette, Emily, Shari, Jenna, and the entire Studio 1 Team! read more

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We couldn't be happier with the decision of joining this studio over all the others. I have several friends who's daughters are in dance somewhere else and they're always impressed and jealous when they see the videos of the routines or witness the improving skill level of my daughter. The fun atmosphere and no tolerance of horrible attitudes from dancers AND parents is appreciated. read more

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This studio is filled with wildly talented teachers/choreographers/instructors and the technique is 2nd to none. It starts with the littles and goes up to the high school dancers. I'm constantly amazed by this studio's professionalism and generosity. read more

Very sad to say After having my daughter here for a year this was our second try, Jan still refuses to take control as the owner. Previously we had a parent bullying my child. Both incidents seem to be the end results of the owner Jan refusing to take control who is also verbally abusive. This last incident was with her staff ballet teacher named Nicole who for all intensive purposes is very qualified, however has her own agenda. She has her three children at the studio and if she in class with them that is were her attention is.. Nicole is constantly late to class as she commutes with her children form the valley, she also eats in class or allows her children to come in and district the class, or she'll step out of the class to chat with the staff and parents at the desk. if she's having a bad day she will take it out on the kids in a personal way that has nothing to do with ballet. If you are a teacher you have to remain professional Regardless of what is happening in your personal life.. you are there to mold, encourage and discipline children not attack bully, belittled or degrade... This last incident where she was using my daughter as a punching bag, my daughter entered the classroom and nicole said what are you doing here, My daughter said I'm here to take a make up class, Nicole replied well you can't just do that! mind you my daughter's grandmother had just passed away so she's been trying to make up classes as much as she can as she had missed a lot due to her grandmother on hospice in our home, rather than being sensitive to my daughters recent huge loss in her life Nicole decided to let her stay but to let everybody else know that she was not qualified to be in a class amongst her peers super belittling and embarrassing. Nicole only allowed her to stay in the class to be the punching bag that Nicole needed at that moment. This is a pattern for her. Which she would then admit it wasn't just my daughter, she's just sick of kids feeling that they can do whatever they want. Lucky us, My daughter got to be the example. I requested a meeting with Jan, Jan said that she didn't have time and that I could handle it. Jan never takes responsibility for anything and like to use her years of being open as her excuse for her behavior. Nicole has personal space issues and likes to point her finger peoples face when she's talking. This is extremely rude and not necessary as she is suppose to be an example and a professional. When I told Jan and the personal Space and finger pointing she said "well, yes nicole does get very close to you when she's talking. " This is a constant problem as Jan has no control of her studio and she will make excuses for everything.. her communication skills are terrible and will go days weeks and months before responding, if at all. if you don't mind taking a chance of your child being verbally ABUSED either by a parent or teacher then this studio has some other other truly amazing teachers but just not an environment that I want my child who's trying to strive and build confidence to be in. Jan has been in the valley for over 25 years but she has lost many teachers and students due to the same problem it's a constant issue you would think that she would learn her lesson and learn to be more diplomatic and protect the kids .. also not just take sides of people that she has something to gain from at the moment.. jan used to be on my side when she needed something from me now that, that time has passed she simply told me that if I don't like how her teacher spoke and treated my daughter then this is the studio for us and we agreed!!!! Good luck... it's a scary thing to leave your child in an adults care and hope she is being supported only to come back to them in tears ... read more

Loving this dance studio for my daughter! She had learned so much from her teachers and has found her love of dancing. Everybody is so encouraging and positive! Best dance family! read more

***UPDATE***. Just got back from a lesson and never seen my baby girl so happy! My daughter LOVES this Studio! We've tried all the other studios in town and none of the others come even close! The professionalism, expertise, knowledge, experience of their staff blows me away. My daughter was an above average dancer for years with "To the Pointe" dance studio for years. After 3 months at Studio 1 with Jan and Juliette, she's now a favorite to win in most of the competitions she enters. Also, not so much drama here like I found at two other studios with crazy dance moms and crazier instructors. Of course, you always get a random crazed dance mom cycle through at Studio 1 but they soon realize they don't fit in with all the normal parents and leave with a pouty face.. Jan has been an instructor for decades and I can tell it is her passion. All the instructors are so good with the kids. This place is absolutely amazing. Plus, the facility is top notch! read more

We moved here to Valencia exactly 2 years ago. We moved during a time where Mia was literally just starting a new dance season at her Granada Hills studio where she grew up since 4. We knew we needed a studio closer to our home that made sense in regards to geography. After a few failed attempts at other studios, I reached out to Jan at Studio 1 and she was so welcoming and suggested to us a few different classes for Mia to give a try. Mia felt a "fit" almost instantly. The dancers were so friendly and the entire staff is so talented and so involved in the dance families. They are supportive and encouraging and always available for one on ones when our dancers need it. It has been a total joy to be a part of an amazing dance studio! This will be Mia's first year on this Performance Dance Team and she is so very excited. And really, as parents, all we want is for our dancers to be happy doing what they love most! read more

Studio 1 Dance Academy - Mia loves her private sessions with Miss Jenna. This is her one on one opportunity to push herself and meet some of her dance goals! - Dance Schools Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

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My daughter loves this studio! The classes are fun and she has learned so much in a short time!! I would highly recommend!!

Wow!!!! This place is just incredible. My daughter, Aubriella, had been dancing at another studio for several years. While she enjoyed it, she became bored as she wasn't being pushed and challenged to meet her potential. I called the owner, Jan, and she had my daughter come right away to try a class. We have only been there for 4 weeks and my daughter has grown leaps and bounds. I am amazed at all the things she has learned in such a short amount of time. All of the teachers encourage her and make her believe in herself. They see potential in her and push her to dance her best. They are positive and incredibly loving. They brought back my daughter's love of dance and now she is taking classes everyday of the week because she found her passion again. It is such a positive, uplifting environment for any type of dancer. The technique training is unlike anything I have ever seen (and I was a former dancer, myself). We love being a part of the Studio 1 Dance family. read more

If you're looking for the BEST dance studio in the Santa Clarita Valley, then Studio 1 is the place to go! My daughter absolutely loves her dance instructors and I see her improving and getting better everyday! Jan, the owner as well as the other staff are always very welcoming, professional, and treats everyone with respect! I'm so happy we found Studio 1 Dance Academy! read more

My daughter has been here almost a year and she loves it. She was new to the dance, and the teachers here at Studio 1 gave her an opportunity. They never give up on her and could see that she had potential. Until now we love Studio 1. Everyone is nice. The teachers and staff make sure we are happy. We feel like we all are the family. read more

Bottom line is if your daughter is petite and blonde you'll fit in the clique and probably give them 5 stars. But the reality is Jan ( the owner) works hard at covering up her prejudices.. I pulled my daughter before she realized how cruel the moms and daughters really are.. Its a typical Valencia vibe..I would say good luck to everyone there, BUT I'd be lying...Bye Felicia! Update: I think it's ironic as soon a negative review is posted based on my experience several moms start posting how wonderful the place is all on the same day! LOL! read more

My son has been dancing at Studio 1 for 2 years now, and our experience has been nothing short of amazing! I was worried that we wouldn't be able to find a good studio for him since the dance world tends to be dominated by female dancers, but, we have been treated with the utmost respect and kindness from day 1. All of his teachers, including the studio owner Jan, have played a detrimental role in his training from the beginning. My son has made great progress in all areas, including behavior and discipline, all due to the incredibly talented instructors and their genuine desire to grow his talent. The parents, facility, instructors and courses are all top notch, and the pricing is extremely affordable. I recommend this studio to everyone, regardless of their level of interest. Thanks for all you do for us Studio 1 family, you're the BEST! read more

My daughter loves to dance and she wanted to learn all dances, from ballet, to hip hop, tap and jazz.When I was making a decision to where I should take my daughter a former Girl Scout troop mom recommended Studio1. This was almost 2 years now and from a single combo class, my daughter did up to 4 classes and loved it.She also had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a pre-team group that I would never ever think possible. The great teachers of Studio1 did that for my little girl. She gained her confidence on stage, she gained new friends she enjoyed playing with and she is always looking forward to her class each time. It never gets boring to her. Her teachers are remarkable and very supportive. Ms Kat, Ms. Jenna, Ms. Amanda, Ms Katie and of course Ms. Jan are there to make sure that she does her best yet it's fun and exciting. We love Studio 1 and I highly recommend it. read more

Very sad to say After having my daughter here for a year this was our second try, Jan still refuses to take control as the owner. Previously we had a parent bullying my child. Both incidents seem to be the end results of the owner Jan refusing to take control. This last incident was with her staff ballet teacher named Nicole who for all intensive purposes is very qualified, however has her own agenda. She has her three children at the studio and if she in class with them that is were her attention is.. Nicole is constantly late to class as she commutes with her children form the valley, she also eats in class or allows her children to come in and district the class, or she'll step out of the class to chat with the staff and parents at the desk. if she's having a bad day she will take it out on the kids in a personal way that has nothing to do with ballet. If you are a teacher you have to remain professional Regardless of what is happening in your personal life.. you are there to mold, encourage and discipline children not attack bully, belittled or degrade... This last incident where she was using my daughter as a punching bag, my daughter entered the classroom and nicole said what are you doing here, My daughter said I'm here to take a make up class, Nicole replied well you can't just do that! mind you my daughter's grandmother had just passed away so she's been trying to make up classes as much as she can as she had missed a lot due to her grandmother on hospice in our home, rather than being sensitive to my daughters recent huge loss in her life Nicole decided to let her stay but to let everybody else know that she was not qualified to be in a class amongst her peers super belittling and embarrassing. Nicole only allowed her to stay in the class to be the punching bag that Nicole needed at that moment. This is a pattern for her. Which she would then admit it wasn't just my daughter, she's just sick of kids feeling that they can do whatever they want. Lucky us, My daughter got to be the example. I requested a meeting with Jan, Jan said that she didn't have time and that I could handle it. Nicole has personal space issues and likes to point her finger peoples face when she's talking. This is extremely rude and not necessary as she is suppose to be an example and a professional. When I told Jan and the personal Space and finger pointing she said "well, yes nicole does get very close to you when she's talking. " This is a constant problem as Jan has no control of her studio and she will make excuses for everything.. if you don't mind taking a chance of your child being verbally abused either by a parent or teacher then this studio has some other other truly amazing teachers but just not an environment that I want my child who's trying to strive and build confidence to be in. Jan has been in the valley for over 25 years but she has lost many teachers and students due to the same problem it's a constant issue you would think that she would learn her lesson and learn to be more diplomatic and protect the kids .. also not just take sides of people that she has something to gain from at the moment.. jan used to be on my side when she needed something from me now that, that time has passed she simply told me that if I don't like how her teacher spoke and treated my daughter then this is the studio for us and we agreed!!!! Good luck... it's a scary thing to leave your child in an adults care and hope she is being supported only to come back to them in tears ... read more

Best Studio in the SCV! My daughter loves this studio as we have been dancing here for the last 3 years! The teachers are the amazing and the owner Jan, genuinely cares for all her dancers. I would highly recommend this Studio!!!! read more

Studio 1 Dance Academy is the best dance studio in Santa Clarita! My daughter and I have been to several studios in the valley, but what I can say is that Studio 1 is completely drama free and everyone is so kind, friendly, and welcoming. My daughter has been at this studio for 2 years now and I know that Studio 1, hands down, has the best training in technique, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, tumbling, and hip hop. The staff is incredible, the owner is an amazing person, and the teachers are THE BEST! The owner, Jan Frishette, always brings the best dancers and dance teachers from the industry and we are so thankful for that! All the teachers care so much about their students and are so supportive! I'm so grateful to be at Studio 1 and I highly recommend this dance studio! read more

Amazing studio!!! We switched to Studio 1 from our old studio 10 months ago. My daughter has learned more in these 10 months than 5 years at old studio! The technique and training is unbelieveable! Was hard being "the new kid" especially for a 16 yr old, but Studio 1 has welcomed us with open arms! The staff, the teachers, the kids, everyone has been wonderful! We LOVE Studio 1! read more

My daughter has been to 4 other studios in Santa Clarita. As a professional dancer I was frustrated that all the studios focused on winning competitions rather than providing the dancer with the foundations to excel in dance. Studio 1 is the only studio we have found with a well rounded curriculum. After just three months my daughter has grown so much. All of the instructors have your children at heart! read more

My daughter has been dancing on the team at Studio 1 for about 6 months now. We absolutely love it! The teachers are all professional dancers with so much knowledge and experience to share with their students. Jan, the owner takes interest in each and every one of her dancers. This is her passion and not just her business and that is what makes this studio stand out from the rest. The other parents are very supportive and not at all "clique'ey" as I read in another post. I mean, of course, some girls have been dancing here for years so they all know each other very well and are close, but that's different than being clique'ey or prejudice. They are like a family, and I personally adore that about the studio. They have welcomed my daughter and me with open arms and some much needed support and guidance to figure out this dance team life. We love Studio 1!!!! read more

My daughter has been a part of the Studio 1 family for 5 years. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds as a dancer. Jan, the director and owner of Studio 1, is the most loving and caring dance teacher my daughter has ever had the pleasure of learning from. Jan, loves every single one of her dancers who walk through her studio door. Rather your child is trying dance for the first time as a recreational dancer or if your child is a competitive dancer, Jan cares about your child and wants to help your child improve. She teaches our children with such love, devotion, and kindness. She always makes our dancers feel loved and supported. Studio 1 is a second home to my daughter and she feels safe and loved by all dance teachers, staff and by all the dancers and their families. Studio 1 is an extremely wonderful and safe environment to learn the love for dance. Jan always makes sure our dancers are looked after and picked up safely. My daughter has made many life long friends and memories at Studio 1. She loves the bonds she's created and the fun she's had outside the dance studio that she's shared with her teammates, with the many team building activities they've done as a group. Jan has a successful dance studio because of her ethics, her encouraging character and her values. She's fair and compassionate and always goes above and beyond for every dancer and their families. She would not have this incredible reputation in Santa Clarita or voted the Best Dance Studio if she, her staff or dance studio was anything less than wonderful! Studio 1 is one of the original dance studios in Santa Clarita. They've been in business for over 20 years. Jan provides the most talented and sought after dance instructors and choreographers in the dance industry to teach our dancers. The awesome part, is that beginning dancers get the opportunity to learn from these incredible dance teachers, not just those who are on the dance team. These amazing dance teachers all travel from the Valley, Hollywood, and LA to Studio 1 every week, just to teach our dancers in Jan's studio. Studio 1 also has dance teachers and choreographers who come from Las Vegas and New York and teach and choreograph at her studio when they're in town. They all do this because Jan is well known in the dance industry for her love for dance, her professionalism, her amazing character and for creating talented dancers. She builds confidence in our dancers to be the best they can be as a dancer, a teammate and as an individual. Jan is a mother to an amazing dancer who grown up in the dance studio. Her daughter just got accepted to Chapmen University on a dance scholarship. So, Jan knows how to groom our dancers to be successful in the art that our children love! I know when I drop my daughter off at Studio 1 she will be loved and cared for and most of all, have an environment she feels comfortable and safe in, so she can learn and grow as a dancer. My daughter loves her dance studio and considers it her second home, Studio 1 is her dance family! read more

This Studio has been around for quite some time and my daughter has been training here for about 7yrs+ now and has grown by leaps and bounds. Jan Frishette brings in the most sought after teachers to train with her students including mine, and I am speaking from experience. There is no other dance Studio that even remotely compares to this Studio. I have taken my daughter to other studios in the SCV valley to take pop up classes and the level of dancing is no comparison. The technique is superb!! I leave my daughter there for many countless hours and have never felt threatened by anyone. She loves all of her teachers and what they bring to the table. With that said, I encourage anyone looking for a dance studio to come in and be amazed. read more

We are a fairly new family to Studio 1 Dance Academy. My daughter danced at another studio for almost 2 years and wasn't really learning or progressing in dance the way I thought she would/should. Within our short time at Studio 1 my daughter has grown SO much as a dancer, has made so many new friends, and absolutely loves dancing!! The teachers (Mrs. Jan - Studio 1 owner, Miss Jenna, Mrs. Kat, Miss Jordyn and Miss Katie) have all been amazing!! I would definitely recommend this dance studio!! read more

Cannot say enough good things about this studio. My daughters (ages 7 and 9) have been dancing at Studio 1 for five years and they absolutely love it there. The staff is amazing and there are plenty of great classes to choose from for children: tap, ballet, tumbling, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and more. My girls are also on the performance team which attends several competitions throughout the year and they've won many first place prizes. The families that attend this studio are all very welcoming, my kids and myself have all made wonderful friends here! Excellent training, beautiful choreography, wonderful people...we really couldn't ask for more! read more

State of the art facilities, 10 amazing professional faculty members to learn from each week, and many guest choreographers too. Competitive studio with exceptional technique being taught. 26 years of creating professional level dancers. read more

I was really disappointed with the treatment there. I took my 6-year-old daughter there for a free trial hip hop class. When we first arrived a lady approached me and asked me if I had talked to someone about attending the class, then she handed me the registration paper and that was it. When i walked into the class, I introduced the dance instructor to my daughter and I told her that she was nervous. The instructor never addressed my daughter. My daughter stood to a side while everyone started stretching. The instructor never tried to get my daughter to participate, she just ignored her. I decided to leave and no one noticed or said anything. Not all kids are super outgoing. Some kids need a little push. Some times it takes a friendly instructor to make the student feel confidant. if that's what you are looking for DON'T go here. This was the first time my daughter had ever tried a dance class and it wasn't pleasant! read more

My daughter has been taking dance at Studio 1 for 18 months. She has learned SO MUCH! Recently, she has decided that she only wants to do ballet. We decided to compare the ballet training that she was receiving at Studio 1 to some other studios in Santa Clarita. I confirmed that the ballet training at Studio 1 is far better than any other studio nearby. Jan and her teachers are excellent !! Studio 1 has lyrical, tap, jazz, teams etc. I can also tell you that Studio 1, for ballet, is excellent and the best around!!! read more

Our family recently moved to Santa Clarita and my daughter just finished her first full year at Studio 1 Dance Academy. We were both a little nervous being the new people, but we were quickly welcomed by the studio director, the teachers, the other dancers, and the other moms. My daughter has grown so much in the last year and had a very successful year as a competitive dancer. All the competition teams at Studio 1 have incredible talent and when they take the stage at competition, you know they have been well prepared and will do well. The studio director, Jan, brings in AMAZING teachers! She cares so much about the progression of her dancers and she's always pushing them to take their skills to the next level. Jan's passion is TECHNIQUE and she will tirelessly go out of her way to help any dancer become the best they can be. read more

We absolutely love Studio 1! They have been so helpful and welcoming. The owner takes great interest in ALL of the students and the teachers are wonderful. Most importantly, my children love it and they have learned so much! read more