Dance Classes for Kids in Los Angeles

Parent-job shortlist of kids dance classes in LA: Tutu School, Petite Feet, Sophie Dance, Dance For Kids, Debbie Allen, South Bay options, and more with prices and next steps.

Dance classes in LA range from $18 community arts classes to the studio founded by Debbie Allen. This shortlist is organized by parent job — first ballet, drop-in trial, serious training, budget, and neighborhood — so you can pick a studio this week. It includes the toddler studios parents already compare plus the names that keep showing up in LA kids dance roundups.

Fact-checked September 5, 2026 against provider registration pages and Play Map LA class listings. Tuition changes each term; confirm before registering. Browse all dance options in the Play Map LA classes directory.

Choose your plan

If you want...	Start with	Why	Watch out for
First ballet at 1–2	Tutu School	Franchise curriculum, ages 6 months–8, multiple LA locations	$98–$140/month membership; ballet-only
Flexible Westside drop-in	Dance For Kids	Brentwood parent-and-me from ~19 months; $25 drop-in	Reserve ahead — classes cap
Storytelling creative movement	Petite Feet	Eagle Rock ages 2–8; imaginative games + technique basics	Boutique schedule — book early
Biggest toddler schedule	Blue Starz	60+ Petite Performers groups (Sherman Oaks / Toluca Lake / Glassell Park)	Book by teacher, not just time
Culver City flexibility	Michelle's Dance Academy	Ages 16 months+, $25/class monthly or $28 drop-in	Monthly rate assumes weekly attendance
Prestige training early	Debbie Allen Dance Academy	Early Birds ages 3–8; ballet, tap, hip hop, African, jazz	Multi-class commitment, not casual play
Classical Westside pipeline	Westside Ballet	Santa Monica institution; parent-and-me from age 1	Semester commitment + admin fees
Mid-City / SM parent-and-me	Sophie Dance	Baby ballet through pointe pipeline; Parent and Me offered	Technique-forward from the start
Valley technique (ages 3+)	INdustry Dance	Sherman Oaks; mom-founded, ABT-quality floors	Stronger for preschool+ than infants
South Bay multi-location	School of Dance and Music	Hermosa / Redondo / Manhattan Beach; Mommy and Me	Confirm which campus for your day
NE LA music + dance	Bloom School	Music + dance under one roof	Popular after-school slots fill
Budget structured class	LAMusArt	~$18/class on the Eastside	Fewer toddler parent-and-me options

The studios

Tutu School

Tutu School Sherman Oaks ballet class

Best for: First ballet; ages 6 months–8 years
Where: Beverly Grove, Culver City, Sherman Oaks (and other LA-area locations)
Price: About $98–$140/month membership, depending on location
Watch-out: Storybook curriculum is charming but strictly ballet — no hip-hop here.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Dance For Kids

Dance For Kids Brentwood class

Best for: Westside toddlers who need a low-commitment trial; ages ~19 months–6
Where: Brentwood (11677 San Vicente Blvd)
Price: About $25 drop-in for parent-and-me; combo classes for older kids
Watch-out: Family-run studio since 1989; drop-ins sell out — call or reserve online.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Petite Feet

Petite Feet Dance Eagle Rock class

Best for: Ages 2–8; Northeast LA families who want creative movement through storytelling
Where: Eagle Rock
Price: Confirm current term tuition on petitefeetdance.com
Watch-out: Boutique class sizes — the schedule fills; compare with Bloom if you also want music under one roof.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Blue Starz

Blue Starz Dance & Theatre class

Best for: Ages 6 months–6 years; dance + theatre combo
Where: Sherman Oaks (primary), plus Toluca Lake and Glassell Park lanes
Price: From about $129/month via Jackrabbit
Watch-out: Huge menu — pick by teacher and age band, not the first open slot.
On Play Map LA: See classes

INdustry Dance

INdustry Dance Sherman Oaks class

Best for: Ages 3+; Valley families who want technique in a family-friendly studio
Where: Sherman Oaks (Oxnard St.)
Price: Confirm current tuition on theindustrydanceacademy.com
Watch-out: Stronger preschool / school-age lane than infant parent-and-me — start at Blue Starz or Tutu if your child is under 3.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Michelle's Dance Academy

Michelle Dance Academy Culver City

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Best for: Ages 3–8 (Early Birds); families who want elite, multi-style foundation
Where: Mid-City / near USC (1850 S. Manhattan Pl., Los Angeles)
Price: Early Birds typically take multiple classes weekly — confirm current Jackrabbit tuition (open single classes elsewhere on the schedule run roughly $22)
Watch-out: Training academy energy — expect progression and recitals, not drop-in playdate vibes.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Westside Ballet

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica

Best for: Parent-and-me from age 1 through pre-professional levels
Where: Santa Monica (1709 Stewart Street)
Price: Semester tuition (confirm current term online); plan on a ~$50 family admin fee for some enrollments
Watch-out: Semester commitment; higher levels are auditioned. Call 310-828-2018 for the latest parent-and-me rate.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Sophie Dance

Sophie Dance Los Angeles class

Best for: Ages ~18 months–16; Mid-City and Santa Monica families who want Parent and Me plus a long ballet/hip-hop pipeline
Where: Mid-City and Santa Monica
Price: Confirm current Parent and Me / level tuition on sophiedance.com
Watch-out: Technique-forward culture — great if you want serious training early; less of a “playdate class.”
On Play Map LA: See classes

Grace Ballet

Grace Ballet Los Angeles

Best for: Ages 2.5–6 starting classical ballet with Royal Academy of Dance roots
Where: Mar Vista / Westside (12952 W Washington Blvd)
Price: Semester tuition via autopay plus ~$50 admin fee per family; free trial class offered
Watch-out: Boutique school — schedule beats price here.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Dance 1 Redondo

Dance 1 Redondo Beach kids class

Best for: Ages 1–6; South Bay sessions
Where: Redondo Beach (2228 Artesia Blvd)
Price: About $77–$108 per session (age/level dependent)
Watch-out: Sessions don't prorate mid-term.
On Play Map LA: See classes

School of Dance and Music

School of Dance and Music South Bay class

Best for: Ages ~18 months–adult; South Bay families who want Mommy and Me plus ballet / tap / hip hop across multiple beach cities
Where: Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach campuses
Price: Confirm current term tuition on schoolofdanceandmusic.com
Watch-out: Pick the campus that matches your weekday — schedules do not mirror across all three.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Bloom School

Bloom School of Music & Dance

LAMusArt

LAMusArt kids dance

Best for: Budget-minded families who still want a real studio class
Where: Boyle Heights / East LA (3630 E 3rd Street)
Price: About $18 per class
Watch-out: Stronger for early school-age than infant parent-and-me.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Lula Washington Dance Theatre School

Best for: Ages 3+; modern, jazz, ballet, African, and tap with deep LA roots
Where: Leimert Park / South LA
Price: Tiny Tots unlimited card around $175/month; single classes about $15–$20 after registration
Watch-out: Placement is instructor-driven; start in Tiny Tots if new to dance.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Creation Station Dance

Creation Station Dance Culver City

Best for: Ages 16 months–6; Culver City early-childhood lane
Where: Culver City (10746 Jefferson Blvd)
Price: Mindbody session packs (confirm current term before comparing to Michelle’s monthly rate)
Watch-out: Separate from Michelle’s next door on the Westside — compare both if you live nearby.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Santa Monica School of Dance and Music

Best for: Parent-and-me ballet/tap from ~18 months; Westside storytelling classes
Where: Santa Monica (2923 Santa Monica Blvd)
Price: Short 30-minute parent-and-me classes — confirm current term tuition on the schedule page
Watch-out: Good trial format; not a full workout for parents.
On Play Map LA: See classes

West Valley Dance Academy

West Valley Dance Academy toddler class

Best for: Chatsworth / West Valley toddlers from ~18 months
Where: Chatsworth (9171 De Soto Ave)
Price: DanceStudio-Pro portal pricing
Watch-out: Valley coverage that Blue Starz doesn’t fully replace if you’re west of the 405.
On Play Map LA: See classes

Also worth knowing

Garri Dance Studio (Burbank): neighborhood institution since 1958; ages 2+ combo / ballet / hip hop — a frequent “best studio” pick in local reader polls. See classes
Colburn School / Trudl Zipper Dance Institute (Downtown): conservatory-quality youth dance — better once kids are school-age / ready for serious technique. See Colburn classes
Los Angeles Ballet School and Los Angeles Ballet Academy (Westside / Valley): classical pipelines beyond recreational studios.
Beverly Hills Ballet Academy: BH rec-to-academy track for families already on the Westside.
Kick It Up Dance (Long Beach): South Bay / LB alternative when Dance 1’s schedule doesn’t fit. See classes
City parks & rec dance (Beverly Hills, Downey, Arcadia, Culver City, and others): often the cheapest first exposure — check your city’s tot catalog.

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FAQ

What age should kids start dance?

Parent-and-me classes start around 12–19 months. Independent ballet usually starts at 3. Before that, movement quality and a kind teacher matter more than genre.

Ballet, hip-hop, or "combo" class?

Under 5: combo, creative-movement, or multi-style Early Birds programs keep attention spans happier. Pure ballet fundamentals can wait until 5–6 without costing anything technically.

How much do kids dance classes cost in LA?

Expect roughly $87–$150/month at commercial studios; drop-ins run about $25–$28 where offered. Community options like LAMusArt (~$18/class) and city rec programs undercut that. Semester programs (Westside Ballet, Grace Ballet) cost more upfront but often less per class.

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