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South Coast Conservatory
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Ballet school in Laguna Niguel, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (949) 367-0099
- Website & schedule scconservatory.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Above all, the spirit of the school is to celebrate the children and their efforts, inspire and help them grow.”
“Everyone at the conservatory is exceptionally organized, professional, dedicated and hard working.”
What families & students say
“My daughter has attended SCC for 5 years. We love the new San Clemente location!”
“The winter performance of the Nutcracker was beautiful and professionally executed.”
“Everyone is super helpful, front office staff, instructors, classes run on time, studio is clean and professional.”
“Everyone is super helpful, front office staff, instructors, classes run on time, studio is clean and professional.”
From the reviews
Amazing school. So sorry we took so long to find it yet so happy we finally did. So many dance schools are toxic - teachers with poor boundaries, teachers getting too personally attached to students because they don’t have their own children, teachers being too picky yet the reality is that they just are not good at…
I was very glad to attend three sessions.Staff is very courteous.As during my last visit,I did not feel comfortable being senior student in age.Assistants were wonderful but matured person need more support than verbal guidance.
As former professional dancers and current performing arts physical therapists, we were invited by the educational leadership to provide a lecture and movement workshop to help the SCC teachers learn more about the types of dance-related injuries we often see, as well as the importance of recognizing the growing…
My 5 & 7 year old daughters have been taking ballet here for a year and they love it! Very skilled, trained, and sweet teachers. The winter performance of the Nutcracker was beautiful and professionally executed. Looking forward to the Summer Festival ☺️
Adult ballet at South Coast Conservatory
South Coast Conservatory runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at South Coast Conservatory
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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