To be sure, L.A. remains one of the best cities to dance like no one’s watching, as they say, and residents sure do a lot of it – especially during events like International Dance Day, which occurs every last weekend in April. While dancing in the streets or the sexiest nightclub can be fun, it’s even better when you’re dancing with a group of people willing to let loose and let go with some cool moves.
If you need a little help in that department, we’ve rounded up what we feel are Woodland Hills’ best dance studios, guaranteed to assist you in working up a sweat and finding your groove…even if your name is not Stella.
Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center, located at 23241 Ventura Boulevard, adheres to a goal to enrich and empower students’ creative, intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being through involvement and exposure to the arts. Further, the instructors promote the worth and dignity of the individual in a safe, nurturing environment while helping prepare them to be contributing members of an ever-changing and culturally diverse society, instilling the idea that dance is not only movement but a way of life – whether the student continues to dance or not. DDPAC is a family-owned studio that has been offering children and adult classes since 2003, taught by professionals in the dance industry, working choreographers, master teachers and performers.
Elite Dance and Performing Arts Center, located at 6431 Independence Avenue, considers it a privilege to be a formative part of a child’s journey – from his or her first dance class to the senior performance and from beginner to pre-professional. The Elite classes foster dance excellence and community while inspiring individuality, respecting diversity, encouraging creativity and creating strong leaders. What’s more, the Elite Dance Center’s mission is to provide every dancer with an inspiring, challenging and fun dance education, with caring staff and professional instructors along for the ride to educate dancers in a disciplined yet positive environment. In the end, Elite aims to cultivate a passion for dance by offering comprehensive training programs and performances that enrich the lives of the Woodland Hills community.
Creation Station Dance, located at 6490 Platt Avenue in West Hills, offers fun dance classes for kids in the genres of ballet, tap, hip hop and more, whether it’s toddlers at 16 months or teens at 16 years. All of the classes at Creation Station reflect a commitment to promoting high self-esteem while entertaining and educating, enabling each child to be him or herself in the dance arts. The process begins with a consistent structure, and from there, Creation Station staff adds a developmental theme, physical focal elements – designed to strengthen coordination, build body awareness or flexibility, and, in the case of ballet and jazz classes, introduce technical elements for practice – and, finally, a magical make-believe component to tie everything together.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, located at 21723 Vanowen Street in Canoga Park, specializes in teaching beginner dancers how to survive on the dance floor; its interrelated system makes learning to dance to any style of music fun, quick, and easy. The studio teaches any dance that can be performed with a partner, including waltz, swing, cha cha, salsa, tango, two-step and more. Whether you’re looking for a crash course or want to be the next Dancing with the Stars contestant, Arthur Murray can personalize a program just for you. The moniker “Walk in, Dance Out” has never been more applicable.
LA DanceSport Club, located at 6015 Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana, lies in a vibrant hub of movement and rhythm, established in 2013, and has fostered an environment wherein the magic of dance transcends age and skill level. The specializations here are not just ballroom dance but a delightful variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary and hip hop; the instructors teach children and adults of all levels how to dance in groups or individually – for fun or professional competition. LA DanceSport also helps blushing brides and nervous grooms-to-be get ready for that important first wedding dance, all under the passionate guidance of Andrey and Victoria, who bring dance to life via individual and group sessions for dance enthusiasts. Patrons of the Club fondly speak of its warm ambiance, proficient instructors and comprehensive learning programs.
Studio Dance 4U, located at 18574 Sherman Way in Reseda, offers the very best in professional dance training, including competitive dance sport training, group classes for kids and adults, wedding dance lessons and quinceanera dance choreography. As with any new performance art, showing off new skills to an audience is essential to growth as an artist; to this end, Studio Dance 4U schedules multiple shows throughout the year and participates in monthly competitions, all while training those who have dreamed of performing and competing in beautiful, glittering ballroom gowns. With classes from age three to adult and introductory to professional workshops, Studio Dance 4U boasts fun programs for everyone – whether you’re just a beginner or a serious dance student.
From the sunny beaches of Santa Monica through the chic streets of Beverly Hills to the bustling downtown area, Woodland Hills boasts a brilliant variety of dance studios to try. These modern venues are perfect for amateurs and professionals alike, offering plenty of space to move your body and enjoy yourself. Practice or classes, kids or birthday parties, pole dancing or jazz – whatever your purpose is, finding a dance studio is a great choice that brings many benefits.
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