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Charade Dance Academy

4.4 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Ballet school in Garden Grove, California

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
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  • Phone +1 714-406-9448
  • Website & schedule charadedanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:15–8:40 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:40 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:40 pm
Friday 4:15–8 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Charade Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 36 mentions

“I’ve been to countless dance studios for my daughter and this one is hands down the most caring, talented, and honest group of individuals that I have encountered.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“In Pre Ballet, the children work and build upon their flexibility.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 44 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“It helps us learn new techniques which includes waacking, popping, break dancing and so much more.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I am not so much in dropping reviews, but felt the need to share the experience of trusting this Dance Academy for my daughter’s first time in HipHop dance.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My kids absolutely love the hiphop program, and I’ve been really impressed with how well they’re being taught.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“There is a great sound system to connect to and dorothy is always so kind and professional with her management and communication.”

clean, beautiful studio 4 mentions

“The studio here is very spacious and clean, bigger than all the other dance studios that is in garden grove.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“There is a great sound system to connect to and dorothy is always so kind and professional with her management and communication.”

From the reviews

Dorothy helped choreographed me and my husband, then fiancé's first dance for our wedding. She was very patient as we were both very awkward and kept on forgetting our steps. Over 6 lessons she managed to create a memorable routine for us which turned out to be one of the best parts of our wedding reception.

★★★★★ — Diem, May 2019

Charade dance academy is a great learning place for dancing and choreography. We learn difficult choreographies but our teacher Ms Dorothy always motivate us and assists in helping us grow. I was a part of the competition team in charade dance academy.

★★★★★ — Jamie, Jul 2019

Charade Dance Academy has such a friendly and welcoming staff! 🙂Tammy is very sweet and helpful with any questions you may have about the dance studio. Miss Dorothy, one of the teachers at the dance studio is not only a very talented dancer herself, but she also has the passion and patience to pass along her various…

★★★★★ — Cindy, Jul 2019

Ms.Dorothy is a wonderful, professional, and hardworking dance instructor. In Pre Ballet, the children work and build upon their flexibility. She helped my son get over her fear of splits. I was very impressed with how well Ms.Dorothy handles my son and all the other children in the class.

★★★★★ — Uy, Jul 2019

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Your first ballet class at Charade Dance Academy

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Charade Dance Academy

8762 Garden Grove Blvd #101, Garden Grove, CA92844

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