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Dance Academy SoCal
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Huntington Beach, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 10–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone (657) 301-2051
- Website & schedule dasocal.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Absolutely the best adult ballet program I have ever had the pleasure of being apart of.”
“They’re also one of the few schools in the area to offer performances & summer intensives to adults.”
What families & students say
“Absolutely the best adult ballet program I have ever had the pleasure of being apart of.”
From the reviews
Love love love! Just took my first two advanced adult ballet classes today. Haven’t danced ballet in 4 years so it was such a nostalgic feeling to be back in a studio. Kathryn is the sweetest and her classes were so much fun and musical. Christopher was so welcoming in the studio.
Absolutely the best adult ballet program I have ever had the pleasure of being apart of. The teachers are so positive & helpful. They’re also one of the few schools in the area to offer performances & summer intensives to adults. I cannot recommend them enough for adult students of all skill levels! Love DASOCAL.
I highly recommend Dance Academy SoCal. The knowledge, skill, and passion that are present here are absolutely amazing. Thank you for making us feel welcome and part of this wonderful community.
Adult ballet at Dance Academy SoCal
Dance Academy SoCal runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Dance Academy SoCal
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.
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