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Debbie Allen Dance Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Ballet school in Los Angeles, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–20 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (310) 280-9145
- Website & schedule debbieallendanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I recommend parents who have children with dreams of becoming professional dancers to expose them to DADA to hone there skills and spring board their careers in dance.”
“Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) Summer Intensive is in full gare.”
What families & students say
“My daughter takes all kinds of different genres of dance and watching the end result at the end of the year is always spectacular.”
“I recommend parents who have children with dreams of becoming professional dancers to expose them to DADA to hone there skills and spring board their careers in dance.”
From the reviews
The academy tour was phenomenal. My mom, 2 sisters and cousin, Alicia, were just visiting some place new where we've never been and don't have family. We lucked up upon this gem through a tourist guidebook of Los Angeles and we were not disappointed.
Extraordinary place in all respects. Debbie mentioned the program on So You Think You Can Dance, in 2010 when she was a regular judge on the show. We were living in LA at the time and my son Javier was 5 . He said "I want to go to Debbie Allan's summer dance camp!" and we indulged him.
It was a great experience. I was amazed. I recommend parents who have children with dreams of becoming professional dancers to expose them to DADA to hone there skills and spring board their careers in dance...
I have None...BUT I LOVE DEBBIE..NORM...N PHYLICIA!!!! NUFF SAID!!! Plus...I KNOW With Every MILLIMETER Of My Heart...Debbie Studio Is Soooo ILL!!! I know her peeps Love It!!!..my name is Craig!! That's Lil Sis Pictured!!!!
Your first ballet class at Debbie Allen 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.
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