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South County Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 949-459-8563
  • Website & schedule southcountydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 South County Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“The training is excellent—solid technique, supportive coaching staff, and a fun, positive environment that keeps kids motivated and excited to learn.”

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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.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“The training is excellent—solid technique, supportive coaching staff, and a fun, positive environment that keeps kids motivated and excited to learn.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“It's not cliquey, it's clean and tidy, professional yet has a family feel, and the teachers all have varied real-life dance experience.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“I LOVE SOUTH COUNTY DANCE COMPANY!”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“It's not cliquey, it's clean and tidy, professional yet has a family feel, and the teachers all have varied real-life dance experience.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“It's not cliquey, it's clean and tidy, professional yet has a family feel, and the teachers all have varied real-life dance experience.”

From the reviews

We just joined, absolutely LOVE IT HERE! People are so nice, it’s clean and the dancers here are so amazingly talented!!! If you have someone interested in dance this is the place to go! I give it a 5/5 for sure!!! :)

★★★★★ — Joseph, Oct 2018

We've been going here for a year. It's not cliquey, it's clean and tidy, professional yet has a family feel, and the teachers all have varied real-life dance experience.

★★★★★ — Catherine, Oct 2017

It is amazing! Alll the teachers and staff are so nice! My daughter has learned so much and is getting better every day.

★★★★★ — Becky, Dec 2022

If you’re looking for a dance studio that truly feels like home, South County Dance Company is a gem 💫 The studio is always clean and welcoming, with a strong family-oriented vibe that makes both dancers and parents feel comfortable right away.

★★★★★ — Dancingdiva1999, Apr 2026

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Your first ballet class at South County 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 South County Dance

23132 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA92688

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