West LA Academy of Dance

Adult Tap classes are scheduled for Mondays from 6:15 to 7:15 pm.

Adult Jazz classes are scheduled for Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 pm.

At this age, dance should be about developing coordination and musicality, while promoting self-esteem Your dancer will learn basic ballet and tap positions and terminology within a nurturing and fun environment. Through our monthly developmental themes, enriching music, and the use of props; Creative Ballet & Tap will be a magical dance experience for every child!

This class is designed for teens/tweens with limited or no prior ballet training.

Build the foundations of Contemporary Dance. This class will teach your dancer musicality, creative movement. memorization, and a love for dance.

Each monthly session features some of your child’s most loved stories..We will feature Frozen, Encanto, The Nutcracker, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and many more. Your child will explore elements of creative movement, ballet and tap in this delightful trip to enchanted worlds!

Dancers in Intermediate Contemporary must have prior dance experience. This class will focus on technique, composition, and choreography.

At this age, your dancer will further their development of technical ballet concepts including turnout, coordination, spatial awareness, memorization of choreography, and a specific focus on class etiquette. Students will learn positions of the feet, port de bras, and introductory movement vocabulary while in a fun and uplifting environment!

This class is suitable for students just starting out in dance or with prior experience. Your dancer will work on memorizing choreography, building strength and coordination, and growing their confidence!

This class is for experienced dancers who are committed to their training. Students will work on choreography, technique, and improvisation.

Intermediate Ballet classes are held on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:15 pm. Beginning Ballet is available on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. A Beginning - Intermediate Ballet class is scheduled for Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Beginning and Junior Acrobatics class designed for students aged 7 to 12. This class builds on fundamental acrobatic techniques and progresses to more challenging skills. It emphasizes strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Intermediate Acrobatics class for students aged 12 to 17. This course delves into more complex acrobatic maneuvers, focusing on technique, power, and control. It requires a solid foundation in basic acrobatics.

Advanced Acrobatics class for experienced students aged 13 to 17. This class focuses on high-level acrobatic skills, combinations, and performance elements. Participants should have a strong understanding of advanced acrobatic techniques.

Primary Hip Hop and Acrobatics class for ages 4 to 6. This class focuses on foundational hip hop movements and introductory acrobatic skills. It's a fun and energetic introduction to dance and movement for young children.

Primary Hip Hop / Acrobatics class for ages 4 - 6. This class focuses on fundamental hip hop movements and introductory acrobatic skills, providing a fun and engaging introduction to dance for young children.

Adult Hip Hop classes are held on Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. You can purchase a class pack here.

Beginning Hip Hop class for ages 6-9. This class introduces foundational hip hop techniques and choreography in a supportive and energetic environment, perfect for dancers new to the style.

Junior Hip Hop class for ages 10-14. This class builds upon fundamental hip hop skills with more complex choreography and rhythm work, designed for developing young dancers.

Advanced Hip Hop class for ages 13-18. This challenging class focuses on intricate choreography, advanced techniques, and performance quality, suitable for experienced hip hop dancers seeking to push their limits.

Intermediate Hip Hop class for ages 12-17. This class offers a more challenging curriculum than beginner levels, focusing on developing advanced techniques, musicality, and dynamic choreography.

Beginning Jazz class for ages 6 to 10. This class focuses on foundational jazz techniques and movements, building a strong base for young dancers.

This class will get your high-energy dancer grooving! Primary Hip Hop / Acrobatics combines memory, coordination, rhythm games, and your child’s favorite upbeat songs! They will learn the foundations of acrobatics and dance! You don’t want them to miss out on the FUN!

Junior Jazz class designed for dancers aged 9 to 13. This class continues to build upon jazz fundamentals with more complex choreography and execution.

Advanced Jazz class suitable for dancers aged 13 to 18. This class offers rigorous training in advanced jazz techniques, performance quality, and contemporary jazz styles.

Intermediate Jazz class for ages 12 to 17. Dancers will refine their technique, learn challenging combinations, and explore expressive qualities in jazz dance.

Beginning/Junior Tap classes for ages 7 - 12. Wednesday classes available.

Intermediate/Advanced Tap classes for ages 13 - 17. Wednesday classes available.