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Dance North County

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Ballet school in Encinitas, California

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
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  • Phone (760) 445-7849
  • Website & schedule dancenorthcounty.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

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 Dance North County, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“She creates a positive environment that helps kids build confidence and develop their dance skill.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“David is a great teacher especially for people like me who thought they wouldn't be able to do it.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 6 mentions

“My daughter has learned so much, blossomed as a dancer and an individual, and made great friends along the way.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 12 mentions

“She worked with us and our comfort zone, she was very warm and kind and made us feel confident and comfortable while learning something new and uncomfortable.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“We are able to confidently perform our entire wedding song dance routine thanks to Mia and her amazing skills!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“Her patience, creativity, and ability to break everything down step-by-step gave us so much confidence leading up to the wedding.”

From the reviews

We love this dance school. My daughter is always excited to go and wants to take all of the classes offered. The teaching is strong in technique and discipline while also always offering a warm, loving, and fun environment.

★★★★★ — Allison, Sep 2023

I bought a package of hip hop lessons with Mia at Dance North county. Mia is a great teacher and is super patient when I don’t get the moves right. I highly recommend her & can’t say enough nice things. She’s an excellent dancer and a wonderful teacher!

★★★★★ — J, Sep 2025

Mia is an outstanding dance teacher! We signed up for her wedding dance package to learn a routine for our wedding on 11/1/25. We are not dancers, and felt pretty nervous to attempt to learn a professional dance. Mia made us feel so welcomed and comfortable.

★★★★★ — Simona, Sep 2025

WE LOVE NORTH COUNTY DANCE CENTER AND ESPECIALLY MS.ANNA! Anna is absolutely amazing and the program is by far the BEST n North County. My daughter has been taking classes for 8 months and LOVES it! Anna is able to connect to each kid, meet them where they are at, and help them rise to every challenge.

★★★★★ — Grace, Sep 2023

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Your first ballet class at Dance North County

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 Dance North County

535 Encinitas Blvd Ste 100, Encinitas, CA92024

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