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Huntington Academy of Dance
4.4 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Huntington Beach, California
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (714) 847-6657
- Website & schedule had4dance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter Sophie does both ballet and jazz here, and she absolutely loves it.”
“I danced at Huntington Academy of Dance from about 1994-2000, from age 3 to 9.”
How they train
“In my opinion, The Cecchetti Method is the best technique of ballet to learn.”
What families & students say
“If you’re looking for a studio that offers excellent training with caring instructors, Huntington Academy of Dance is the perfect choice!”
“In my opinion, The Cecchetti Method is the best technique of ballet to learn.”
“The teachers are incredibly talented, kind, and encouraging — they know how to bring out the best in each dancer while keeping every class fun and inspiring.”
“The staff is equally amazing — always welcoming, organized, and supportive.”
“Watching Sophie’s skills and confidence flourish has been such a joy, and we are so grateful to be part of this dance family.”
From the reviews
I started dancing at this place a couple years ago. I had danced before at a different dance school when I was about four. Huntington Academy of Dance has motivated me to start dancing again and I am so grateful.
I went to this studio for ten years before I moved away. The instruction is fantastic and the productions are beautiful! People there are so nice. I highly recommend!
This studio is amazing! The teachers are so nurturing and professional. I have been going here since I was little and I have loved it ever since!
I have been dancing here all my life and I could not be happier going here. This studio is my home and without it I don’t know what I’d do. This is where I found my love for ballet, lyrical, and what I want to pursue most in life musical theater. Without the help of the teachers I don’t know where I would be.
Your first ballet class at Huntington Academy of Dance
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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