Dance Image - Dance studio in Whittier, California
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11232 Whittier Boulevard

Whittier, California 90606

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
43 programs

About Dance Image

Dance Image, located in Whittier, California, is a vibrant hub for dance education and performance, serving the local community for nearly three decades. Under the expert guidance of Owner & Director Debbi D. Miller, a licensed and certified member of Cecchetti USA, the studio proudly presents the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet training. This rigorous yet nurturing approach, implemented since 1997, ensures dancers develop essential qualities like balance, poise, strength, and artistry, with candidates consistently achieving success in their Cecchetti Exams. Dance Image offers a comprehensive range of dance classes for all ages and abilities, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Genres include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Ballroom. Specialized programs like "Tiny Stars" and "Junior Stars" introduce foundational techniques for young dancers, while the "DI Performing Group" provides competitive opportunities. Adaptive dance classes, such as Rhythm Works Integrative Dance for 'Dancing Stars,' demonstrate a commitment to accessibility for every student. Beyond regular classes, Dance Image engages students year-round with intensives, recitals, and performance opportunities, including seasonal events, parades (Montebello, Norwalk, LA Clipper, Holly Jolly Jubilee at Disneyland), and summer programs. The studio cultivates a strong sense of community, with experienced instructors, many of whom are alumni, dedicated to nurturing talent and igniting a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Programs from Dance Image

43 programs available

Classes

Online Dance Class

Dance Image encourages ongoing membership for consistency in training and personal relationships, both with fellow students and teachers.

Flamenco

The client mentions being a Flamenco teacher and working at Dance Image, implying Flamenco classes are offered.

Dance Classes

Build your dance skills in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment. We offer highly inclusive recreational classes for all ages and abilities.

inclusive dance classes

Our Whittier dance studio offers a range of inclusive dance classes to fit in with your schedule. Learn More

Cecchetti Ballet Academy

The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from a pre-ballet beginning level to a professional level. The Cecchetti Method was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy to prepare a dancer’s body to bear the physical demands of public performance.

Pre-Pointe and Pointe

Ages 8 years and up Pre-pointe dancers will learn specific exercises to strengthen the ankle and the foot, as well as strengthen and improve the Core to sustain the demand of Pointe. Pre-pointe shoes are Recommended when the dancer is ready. Minimum age for Pre-pointe is 10 years. Dancers are recommended for Pointe upon the approval and recommendation of the Instructor. Pointe must be taken along with a minimum of 3 Ballet Technique classes and a Stretch class.

Ballet Technique

Ages 8 years and up Classical ballet technique along with Cecchetti technique will be taught. Dancers will acquire grace, poise, and flexibility while learning theory and vocabulary. Cecchetti Ballet Academy classes are offered for the more serious dancer.

Acro Class

Ages 8 years and up Level 1 Acro Classes will introduce basic tumbling skills while also working on strength, flexibility and balance. Acro Level 2 and Acro Dance is by Teacher Recommendation. Most Level 2 Jazz classes require enrollment in Acro.

Lyrical (Contemporary)

Ages 8 years and up This style of dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz, and relies primarily on the dancers ability to express the mood and emotion of the music. This class must be paired with a Ballet class, Jazz class and Stretch class. Lyrical Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Musical Theatre

Ages 8 years and up Musical Theatre is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from Broadway shows and musicals. These dance numbers usually consist of a story being told or a character being formed. Musical Theater 2 and up by Teacher Recommendation.

Tap

Ages 8 years and up This class will focus on traditional and modern tap styles emphasizing rhythm work in the center, across the floor and in choreography. Tap Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Jazz Technique

Ages 8 years and up This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, leaps and a variety of turns. These classes are recommended to be paired with a ballet class and/or Stretch class. Jazz Technique Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Tiny Tutus Pre-Ballet and Tap

Ages to 2 to 4 years No previous training necessary. The emphasis in these fun classes is on creative movement. The instructor will focus on creating a positive atmosphere for the young dancer, incorporating song and use of props to aid in teaching basic tempo and movement.

Twinkle Toes & Tap

Ages ‘walking’ to 2 years Emphasis is on creative movement. A friendly instructor will focus on creating a fun atmosphere for the young dancer, incorporating song and use of props to aid in teaching basic tempo and movement.

Dancing Stars

Adaptive Dance Classes by Certified RWID Instructor, Debbi D. Miller RWID is a clinically based dance program that customizes classes for students with special needs and individual learning differences. Instructor Debbi Miller is also certified in ADHD and Autism Awareness AND is the proud mother of a daughter who happens to have Down syndrome.

Stretch & Conditioning

You might think that a Stretch/Condition class is going to help you with your flexibility, leg holds and splits: the fancy stuff. In actuality, it is designed to do that and build up the necessary muscles to support all of those things as well as educate the dancer on how to stretch on their own properly to help avoid injury in the present and future.

Cecchetti Ballet Exams

The Cecchetti Method is a disciplined system of ballet instruction for the more serious dancer. Cecchetti Ballet students train year-round for Examinations, which are designed to give students and instructors of the Cecchetti Method a greater sense of purpose while ensuring that each level has been successfully accomplished before progressing to the next level. Cecchetti Ballet classes in our Whittier studio are taken with Ballet Technique and Stretch classes.

Junior Stars

We know that each child is unique, which is why Dance Image offers a wide variety of Pre-school ages groups and styles: Combo Classes, ballet, Acro, Stretch, Hip Hop, and Prince and Princess Ballet. Come along to discover fun, positive and welcoming dance classes in our Whittier dance studio.

Tiny Stars

Dance classes in Whittier for 1-3 year olds. These lessons are designed for the little, blooming dancer, using a variety of music and props. In this beginning level, students will be introduced to ballet, tap and creative movement! Basic dance techniques and classroom skills are taught in a fun and encouraging environment.

Pre-Pointe and Pointe

Pre-pointe dancers will learn specific exercises to strengthen the ankle and the foot, as well as strengthen and improve the Core to sustain the demand of Pointe. Pre-pointe shoes are Recommended when the dancer is ready. Minimum age for Pre-pointe is 10 years. Dancers are recommended for Pointe upon the approval and recommendation of the Instructor. Pointe must be taken along with a minimum of 3 Ballet Technique classes and a Stretch class. Contact us to find out more.

Ballet Technique

Classical ballet technique along with Cecchetti technique will be taught. Dancers will acquire grace, poise, and flexibility while learning theory and vocabulary. Cecchetti Ballet Academy classes are offered for the more serious dancer.

Acro Class

Level 1 Acro Classes will introduce basic tumbling skills while also working on strength, flexibility and balance. Acro Level 2 and Acro Dance is by Teacher Recommendation. Most Level 2 Jazz classes require enrollment in Acro.

Lyrical (Contemporary)

This style of dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz, and relies primarily on the dancers ability to express the mood and emotion of the music. This class must be paired with a Ballet class, Jazz class and Stretch class. Lyrical Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from Broadway shows and musicals. These dance numbers usually consist of a story being told or a character being formed. Musical Theater 2 and up by Teacher Recommendation.

Tap

This class will focus on traditional and modern tap styles emphasizing rhythm work in the center, across the floor and in choreography. Tap Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Jazz Technique

This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, leaps and a variety of turns. These classes are recommended to be paired with a ballet class and/or Stretch class. Jazz Technique Level 2 and up is by Teacher Recommendation.

Tiny Tutus Pre-Ballet and Tap

No previous training necessary. The emphasis in these fun classes is on creative movement. The instructor will focus on creating a positive atmosphere for the young dancer, incorporating song and use of props to aid in teaching basic tempo and movement.

Twinkle Toes & Tap

Emphasis is on creative movement. A friendly instructor will focus on creating a fun atmosphere for the young dancer, incorporating song and use of props to aid in teaching basic tempo and movement.

Dancing Stars

RWID is a clinically based dance program that customizes classes for students with special needs and individual learning differences. Instructor Debbi Miller is also certified in ADHD and Autism Awareness AND is the proud mother of a daughter who happens to have Down syndrome. Contact us to find out more.

Stretch & Conditioning

You might think that a Stretch/Condition class is going to help you with your flexibility, leg holds and splits: the fancy stuff. In actuality, it is designed to do that and build up the necessary muscles to support all of those things as well as educate the dancer on how to stretch on their own properly to help avoid injury in the present and future. This class is a perfect compliment, and requirement, for Intermediate and advanced levels

Cecchetti Ballet Exams

The Cecchetti Method is a disciplined system of ballet instruction for the more serious dancer. Cecchetti Ballet students train year-round for Examinations, which are designed to give students and instructors of the Cecchetti Method a greater sense of purpose while ensuring that each level has been successfully accomplished before progressing to the next level. Cecchetti Ballet classes in our Whittier studio are taken with Ballet Technique and Stretch classes. Examinations are by recommendation only. Dance Image students have been successfully passing their exams for over 20 years. Contact us to find out more.

Pre-Pointe and Pointe

Pre-pointe dancers will learn specific exercises to strengthen the ankle and the foot, as well as strengthen and improve the Core to sustain the demand of Pointe. Pre-pointe shoes are Recommended when the dancer is ready. Minimum age for Pre-pointe is 10 years. Dancers are recommended for Pointe upon the approval and recommendation of the Instructor.

Acro Class

Level 1 Acro Classes will introduce basic tumbling skills while also working on strength, flexibility and balance.

Lyrical (Contemporary)

This style of dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz, and relies primarily on the dancers ability to express the mood and emotion of the music. This class must be paired with a Ballet class, Jazz class and Stretch class.

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from Broadway shows and musicals. These dance numbers usually consist of a story being told or a character being formed.

Tap

This class will focus on traditional and modern tap styles emphasizing rhythm work in the center, across the floor and in choreography.

Jazz Technique

This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, leaps and a variety of turns. These classes are recommended to be paired with a ballet class and/or Stretch class.

Dancing Stars

RWID is a clinically based dance program that customizes classes for students with special needs and individual learning differences. Instructor Debbi Miller is also certified in ADHD and Autism Awareness AND is the proud mother of a daughter who happens to have Down syndrome.

Pre-Pointe and Pointe

Pre-pointe dancers will learn specific exercises to strengthen the ankle and the foot, as well as strengthen and improve the Core to sustain the demand of Pointe. Pre-pointe shoes are Recommended when the dancer is ready. Minimum age for Pre-pointe is 10 years. Dancers are recommended for Pointe upon the approval and recommendation of the Instructor. Pointe must be taken along with a minimum of 3 Ballet Technique classes and a Stretch class.

DI Performing Group - Jr. and Sr.

The Performing Group consists of dancers that have met all of the requirements and have been selected by a panel of guest judges and faculty. Auditions are held in August for the upcoming Season. Competition Teams (groups, trios, duets, and solos) are chosen from Performing Group Members.

Dancing Stars

Adaptive Dance Classes by Certified RWID Instructor, Debbi D. Miller. RWID is a clinically based dance program that customizes classes for students with special needs and individual learning differences. Instructor Debbi Miller is also certified in ADHD and Autism Awareness AND is the proud mother of a daughter who happens to have Down syndrome.

Pre-Pointe and Pointe

Pre-pointe dancers will learn specific exercises to strengthen the ankle and the foot, as well as strengthen and improve the Core to sustain the demand of Pointe. Pre-pointe shoes are Recommended when the dancer is ready. Minimum age for Pre-pointe is 10 years.

Cecchetti Ballet Exams

The Cecchetti Method is a disciplined system of ballet instruction for the more serious dancer. Cecchetti Ballet students train year-round for Examinations, which are designed to give students and instructors of the Cecchetti Method a greater sense of purpose while ensuring that each level has been successfully accomplished before progressing to the next level.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Image?

Call Dance Image at (562) 699-5459 or visit http://www.danceimagestudio.com/.

What city is Dance Image in?

Dance Image is in Whittier, California.

Does Dance Image have Saturday classes?

Yes, Dance Image is open Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does Dance Image offer morning classes?

Yes, Dance Image has morning availability. Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Friday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What days is Dance Image open?

Dance Image is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.