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Center Stage Dance Academy in Long Beach, CA, offers structured dance training across multiple levels, with professional year-end recitals at the Carpenter Center and a holiday show. The studio is praised for flexibility with school commitments, a family-friendly atmosphere, amazing instructors, and down-to-earth staff, creating lasting friendships and a welcoming second home for both casual and competitive dancers.

Southern California Dance Academy in Long Beach offers regular Monday–Saturday classes for all ages and skill levels, led by Miss Paula. The reviews praise affordable pricing, welcoming instruction, and two major annual productions, including a December Nutcracker often staged at the Downey Theater. The first class is free, inviting new students to discover this community-focused studio.

Long Beach Ballet is a ballet studio and point of interest in Long Beach, CA. Reviews highlight kind, supportive teachers and a well-run organization, with Nutcracker performances and a spring show that delight audiences. The studio recently rebuilt its space, creating a welcoming environment for students of all ages. A minority of reviews note concerns about office staff responsiveness.

Level Up Dance Studio in Signal Hill, CA at 3202 E Willow St, offers salsa, cumbia, ballroom and other Latin dance series led by seasoned instructors. Bernard brings over thirty years of experience, while Tim and Andrea refine technique and boost confidence in social dancing. The studio is praised for a supportive, knowledgeable, and friendly atmosphere and features six-week courses and monthly socials.

Los Altos Dance Center in Long Beach offers welcoming ballet classes for young children, with patient teachers who teach ballet moves by name while keeping it fun. Reviewers note a family-friendly policy with no signup or yearly fees and highlight covid precautions—one spectator per family, masks for all, and spaced seating. Parents praise progress, kid-friendly instruction, and positive experiences through recitals and ongoing participation.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Long Beach offers private lessons and group classes in a warm, high-energy ballroom environment. With 1-2 dedicated instructors per student, beginners learn multiple styles—from cha-cha to salsa—and explore wedding choreography and social dancing. The studio's strong community earned Top Studio honors at the 2025 Unique Dance-O-Rama.