Dance

Classes and camps for boys and girls, plus baton and drill teams for all ages. Also see: “Cheerleading,” “Gymnastics” and “Theater Arts” for related activities. For additional resources, see our current issue.

Burgess Cotillion

Monthly dances (grades 3-10) with instruction in ballroom dances, waltz, foxtrot, swing and Latin dance, such as the samba or tango, as well as other forms of dance, like the Charleston and polka.

California Arts Center at OCHSA

Summer camps in dance (jazz, tap, lyrical, Broadway) and ballroom dancing, begin June 25 (grade 4 and up).

Center Stage Dance Academy

Annual student recital is held at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at CSULB. Look for their Children’s Performing Company at Knott’s Berry Farm, national competitions, and local community events.

Claddagh School of Irish Dance Company

The Claddagh School offers a variety of Irish dance classes for children (4+) and adults, as well as Mommy and Me classes and children’s summer camps, all learning traditional solos and team dances.

Dance 4 Joy Ministries

Ongoing classes, as well as Summer Camp Intensives, train the dancers in ballet, lyrical, creative expression, jazz, tap, hip-hop and theater from beginning to advanced levels, ages 3 and up.

Dance Co.

Contemporary Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Theatre Dance, Lyrical, Fit Ball, Pilates and Barre Etc. (3+); beginner to advanced levels with an emphasis on technique.

Dance The Little Gym Way

Rhythm and grace, with some fun and laughter sprinkled on top. Dance The Little Gym Way is a unique combination of ballet, tap, creative movement and gymnastics, plus lots of fun and laughter.

Elevation Studios

Ages 3 through adult, beginning through professional. Full recreational program as well as a highly competitive competition team. The innovation of this studio sets it apart from the rest!

Kick It Up

Intro to Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Salsa, Bellydance, Ballroom, Cheerleading and Hula are some of the many dance classes offered, in addition to music and voice lessons.

Los Altos Dance Center

For the past 30 years, the studio has offered Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop classes for pre-schoolers, children, teens and adults. Afternoon and evening classes are available during the week and morning classes on Saturday.

Melodie’s Dance Theatre

For over 34 years, the studio has offered dance classes for ages 2-adult. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatic, Contemporary and Combination are offered in a positive, friendly, family-oriented environment.

My Gym Hip Hop

Hip hop dance (ages 4.5-11) in a fun, explosive, high energy class where children learn the coolest moves set to today’s most popular music.

Orange County Song and Dance Company

A 6,000-square-foot performing arts studio for children ages 2 to young adult. Classes are taught in a comfortable environment by professionals chosen for their ability to work with young people.

Recreation Departments and Colleges

The recreation departments and/or colleges in Anaheim, Cerritos, Cypress, Lakewood, Long Beach and Santa Ana offer a variety of dance classes. Click here for information.

Southern California Dance Academy

Professional training program in Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux/Variations and Jazz for ages 2 to adult. Friendly, professional staff. Competitive tuition rates.