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Southland Ballet Academy/ Festival Ballet Theatre
4.2 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fountain Valley, California
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 714-962-5440
- Website & schedule festivalballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Southland has been a great place for my daughter to express herself, develop a strong mind and body, build confidence, and build lasting friendships.”
What families & students say
“Southland has been a great place for my daughter to express herself, develop a strong mind and body, build confidence, and build lasting friendships.”
“The teachers here are dedicated professionals who excel at nurturing talent and guiding dancers of all ages to reach their full potential.”
“Southland has been a great place for my daughter to express herself, develop a strong mind and body, build confidence, and build lasting friendships.”
From the reviews
Alexander Kalinin, now a dance teacher at Southland Ballet Academy- Probably the most high privilege and honor of my life was to have been invited to train with a real Bolshoi dance master, Alexander Kalinin, and to have danced with his company in my youth. An invitation to the dance that I will never forget.
This school is a hidden gem. We are so fortunate to have chosen this school over all the others in the area. The caliber of instruction is comparable to that of European schools.
Southland Ballet Academy is a wonderful ballet school! The instructors care about the students and give them a great foundation in classical ballet. We also love participating in Festival Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker!
Teachers are great, kids learn well and enjoy attending. Recitles every year are also awesome.
Your first ballet class at Southland Ballet Academy/ Festival Ballet Theatre
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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