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Peninsula School of Performing Arts
4.1 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Phone (310) 375-1398
- Website & schedule pspadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Best Dance teachers my daughter loves them”
What families & students say
“As a parent, I truly appreciate the the front office was always helpful and responsive with making up sick days, adjusting classes, etc.”
From the reviews
This studio has world class instructors who have trained students to go on to professional ballet careers. They stage a nutcracker and a second full length ballet every year so students get a ton of stage experience.
With PSPA, LA has hit the dance jackpot. Imagine a potpourri of artistic genius, technical wizardry, and sheer class. That's their choreography. Their dance team? It's like they're collecting awards for a hobby. Under the watchful eyes of professional dance gurus, students become not just dancers, but champions.
My 7 yo had a great time in Joanna's class. Although my daughter isn't a serious dancer (dance class is more like social hour with an activity for her), she really progressed quickly and learned good form under Joanna's instruction.
Your first ballet class at Peninsula School of Performing Arts
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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