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SoCal Arts

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Monrovia, California

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 626-739-8455
  • Website & schedule socal-arts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“What started as a fun Mommy & Me ballet class has blossomed into a beautiful three-year dance journey for my daughter.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

“The loving, supportive teachers and welcoming staff have given her the space to grow into her own little dancer at her own pace.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“The loving, supportive teachers and welcoming staff have given her the space to grow into her own little dancer at her own pace.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“She learns real life skills by performing in full scale ballets twice a year and has so much joy in dancing.”

From the reviews

This studio has helped me grow as a dancer and as a person. The owners are some of the sweetest people I've known, and were the key to improving my dancing. Incredible to work with and so kind and accommodating with their lessons. <3

★★★★★ — Megan, Apr 2022

SoCalArrs is a classical ballet academy. The instructors are very highly prepared. They are very kind and motivate the students to excel. I recommend this academy to anyone who wants to learn classical ballet at a performance level.

★★★★★ — Moses, Apr 2024

My daughter is 3 years old and LOVES coming to dance class. Miss Megan is great and the owners are great with communication as well as following COVID protocols. Excited to watch this studio grow :)

★★★★★ — Courtney, Oct 2020

What started as a fun Mommy & Me ballet class has blossomed into a beautiful three-year dance journey for my daughter. The loving, supportive teachers and welcoming staff have given her the space to grow into her own little dancer at her own pace.

★★★★★ — Olivia, May 2026

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Your first ballet class at SoCal 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.

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 SoCal Arts

415 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA91016

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