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Uptown School of Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Whittier, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 562-325-5208
- Website & schedule uptownschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As an adult, taking classes normally can be very intimidating.”
“They’re not your typical kids’ performances, they feel more like Broadway productions.”
What families & students say
“This dance studio is so much more than just a place to take your child to learn dance, it truly feels like family.”
“As an adult, taking classes normally can be very intimidating.”
From the reviews
It’s a positive environment for all ages. As an adult, taking classes normally can be very intimidating. At uptown school of dance you’re made to feel like a family. I feel like I’ve been positively encouraged to step outside my comfort zone. It’s a great feeling.
Julie is the best! EBD offers a wide range of classes and makes dance accessible for everyone! So happy to have a studio in Whittier with this much love and passion.
We love this place! Both teachers for the 1030 am tiny tots class are amazing! They help each and every little dancer. They were so welcoming on the first day and we didn’t feel lost at all. I’ve tried other places and they don’t do as much as they do here at uptown school of dance.
It's a really great dance studio! It is such a positive atmosphere, and my daughter really loves the teachers.
Adult ballet at Uptown School of Dance
Uptown School of Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Uptown School of 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.
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