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J & M Dance Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tehachapi, California

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for age 2 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Phone +1 661-972-0612
  • Website & schedule jmdance.center — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“For one reason or another each studio just wasn’t the right fit for my children.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I had to take a break from all my activities because of Covid and just returned to dance I am taking private lessons and had a new instructor due to my being away for so long.”

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From the reviews

This is our 5th year dancing with J&M Dance Center. Prior to this studio, we’ve danced at 3 other dance studios. For one reason or another each studio just wasn’t the right fit for my children. But finding J&M was a blessing! Mindi is one of the best studio directors that I’ve ever known!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Oct 2022

As a teenager learning something new, I expected to have some trouble, but instead I am having a lot of fun. My instruction is not only clear and understandable, but it is exciting.

★★★★★ — Phoebe, Mar 2021

It is the best dance studio! It’s like a family! I love the atmosphere, the teachers, and the dancers! The owner goes above and beyond for all of her students!

★★★★★ — Connie, Oct 2022

My daughter loves the tumbling class here! We haven’t tried any others yet but have heard good things. Miss Karina is great!

★★★★★ — Sarah, Feb 2026

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Your first ballet class at J & M Dance Center

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 J & M Dance Center

20609 Santa Lucia St Unit a & b, Tehachapi, CA93561

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