Business Details
Elite Dance Academy | Dance Classes for All Ages
Elite Dance Academy has dedicated over three and a half decades to cultivating a passion for dance in students of all ages. Located in Orange, California, our studio provides comprehensive training in diverse styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. Our curriculum integrates the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, ensuring age-appropriate technical excellence while emphasizing dancer health and development.We foster a family-oriented environment where discipline, respect, and artistic growth thrive. With certified instructors and structured class levels, we prepare dancers for both recreational enjoyment and competitive performance opportunities.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Jazz Classes
Hip Hop Classes
Lyrical Dance
Contemporary Dance
Tumbling Classes
Turns and Leaps Technique
Adult Dance Classes
Competition Teams
Highlights and features
- We offer ABT-certified ballet training with age-appropriate curriculum development
- Our studio maintains 35+ years of dance education excellence in Orange County
- We provide structured class levels with prerequisite requirements for technical progression
- Our instructors hold certifications in specialized dance training methodologies
- We combine performance opportunities with foundational technique development
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program follows the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Certified instructors teach Pre-Primary through Level 5 techniques with age-appropriate methodology. Classes focus on proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression while prioritizing dancer health and development.
Hip Hop Classes
Contemporary hip hop instruction emphasizes rhythm, isolations, and freestyle movement. Classes incorporate current trends while building foundational street dance techniques. Instructors focus on musicality and self-expression for students aged 3 to adult.
Competition Teams
Elite Dance Academy offers competitive dance teams for advanced students. These groups develop technical precision and stage presence through choreographed routines. Teams participate in regional competitions while building teamwork and performance confidence in a supportive environment.
Tumbling Classes
Specialized tumbling instruction focuses on fundamental gymnastic skills for dancers. Classes develop strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness with progressions from basic rolls to advanced flips. Safety-certified instructors ensure proper technique for all skill levels.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical classes combine ballet technique with emotional storytelling through movement. Instructors emphasize fluid transitions and interpretive expression while maintaining technical precision. Classes incorporate contemporary music and narrative choreography for students aged 8 to adult.
People
Lori Millsap
ABT Certified Teacher
Certified instructor with specialized training in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Completed intensive certification for Pre-Primary through Level 5 instruction, focusing on age-appropriate ballet technique and dancer development.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for young children?
We provide age-appropriate instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop for children starting at age 3, with classes structured to develop basic technique and musicality.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we have adult classes in ballet, tap, and contemporary styles designed for recreational dancers and those returning to dance after previous experience.
What is the ABT National Training Curriculum?
This certified program combines classical ballet technique with child development principles, offering structured levels from Pre-Primary through Level 5 with standardized assessment criteria.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
All students participate in our annual recital, with additional competitive team options for those seeking advanced performance experiences in regional dance competitions.
How are class levels determined?
Placement considers both age and skill level, with evaluations by instructors to ensure appropriate technical development and class progression based on individual readiness.
