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SoCal Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Poway, California

Free trial Kids & teens

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
  • 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 +1 858-202-1456
  • Website & schedule socal-dance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 4–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 am
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 Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“About 10 years ago she inspired my daughter to be herself and enjoy dancing regardless of her previous experience.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“SoCal Dance has been like a second home to our family, and we're so grateful for everything they've done to help our daughters grow into confident dancers and young women.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly talented, supportive, and truly care about each dancer's growth both on and off the stage.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“If you are looking for a great place for kids to grow in confidence, So Cal dance is the place!”

From the reviews

Love this studio, the owner takes pride in each and everyone of her dancers. My family drives 45 minutes, each way, three times a week so my son can dance at SoCal.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Oct 2017

We've been with SoCal Dance for 3 years now, and we couldn't imagine ourselves anywhere else. The staff is incredibly talented and care about the dancers and their families. They want to see your child to succeed and put their 100% in. It's more than a dance studio, it's a family.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Sep 2019

If you are looking for a great place for kids to grow in confidence, So Cal dance is the place! They care about students beyond the dance floor and create an environment that is both fun and educational. Can't recommend them enough!

★★★★★ — Robbie, Jun 2019

Lynne Ingstad and her staff truly care about each and every dance family! They go above and beyond to offer the highest quality dance education!

★★★★★ — Intensity, Jun 2019

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Your first ballet class at SoCal 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.

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 Dance

12222 Poway Rd, Poway, CA92064

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