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West LA Academy of Dance
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Los Angeles, California
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
- Ages classes for ages 4–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (310) 706-9890
- Website & schedule wladance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:45–11:15 AM |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been dancing since she’s 2, moved to this studio when she was 6 and followed them & stayed with them now at 16 & will be with them until she graduates.”
What families & students say
“It has such amazing teachers that are grateful and happy to teach dance to kids everyday.”
“Our daughter has grown technically and confidence-wise as a dancer (mostly jazz/contemporary/hip hop) in 3 short years (age 10-13) thanks to this studio!”
“Our daughter has grown technically and confidence-wise as a dancer (mostly jazz/contemporary/hip hop) in 3 short years (age 10-13) thanks to this studio!”
“As a Musical Theater performer, the studio supports her, comes to see her perform & works with her to make sure she’s accomplishing her goals.”
From the reviews
I've taken my niece to couple of these dance classes. The studio is much larger than expected. They offer a bunch of different dance styles. All the staff were very kind and professional. They always have an eye on the kids and try to get them involved.
This studio slays. It has such amazing teachers that are grateful and happy to teach dance to kids everyday. Ive been going here since I was 2 and now I'm still going. This dance studio is basically like my second home!! So many friendly kids and teachers, everyone is willing to learn and pick up choreography fast.
Our daughter has grown technically and confidence-wise as a dancer (mostly jazz/contemporary/hip hop) in 3 short years (age 10-13) thanks to this studio! While she does not love ballet, she has been able to stick with the areas of dance that speak to her thanks to a very strong and supportive, inclusive, all-around…
I’m a student at this studio and let me just say it has been one of the best experiences of my life and continues to.every day I walk into the studio being greeted by friends that will be there for a lifetime and teachers that help and teach every student at there own pace.
Your first ballet class at West LA Academy 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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