Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Studio in Mission Viejo, CA
Fringe Dance Studio was founded in 2019 in Mission Viejo, California, with a mission to provide students aged 3 - 18 a fun, positive, and well-rounded dance education. Our studio emphasizes comprehensive training while fostering personal growth through dance as a motivational tool for success beyond the studio. We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, and more, designed to develop communication skills, creativity, and critical thinking in a safe, respectful environment. Our success stems from a commitment by students, parents, and experienced professionals passionate about educating the next generation of dancers. We equip students with skills for college or career paths in dance while building self-confidence, self-esteem, and appreciation for health, art, and movement.Founded by Estee Fratzke, our studio features a sound system, mirrors, Marley flooring, and ballet barres in a convenient location off the 5 freeway. We maintain small class sizes (8 - 15 students) with annual evaluations for placement and offer year-round programming, including summer intensives and private lessons. Our collaborative approach ensures dancers are treated like family while achieving their fullest potential. We prioritize accessibility for all skill levels and provide clear policies for enrollment, drop forms, and waiting lists. Our location in the Gateway Shopping Center offers free parking and easy access for families across Southern California.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Instruction
Contemporary Dance
Tap Classes
Acro Training
Pom Squad
Dance Improvisation
Summer Intensives
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 50-minute classes with expert placement by age and skill level
- Our studio features professional-grade Marley flooring and ballet barres
- Annual evaluations ensure proper class placement and progression
- Competition teams with structured training schedules for serious dancers
- Founder Estee Fratzke brings industry expertise to our teaching approach
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet program teaches fundamental techniques including barre exercises, center work, and across-the-floor sequences. Students develop strength, flexibility, and artistry through structured lessons that emphasize proper posture and alignment. Classes are divided by age and skill level from beginner to advanced dancers aged 518.
Hip Hop Instruction
Hip Hop classes focus on rhythm, musicality, and street-style movement vocabulary. Students learn choreography that emphasizes isolations, grooves, and improvisation in a high-energy environment. Classes cater to all skill levels with progressive skill development for ages 518.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance classes blend elements of ballet and modern with emotional expression and fluid movement. Students explore floor work, partnering, and improvisation while developing technical versatility and artistic interpretation skills through age-appropriate choreography.
Tap Classes
Tap dance instruction focuses on developing rhythm, coordination, and percussive sound production. Classes incorporate jazz elements and improvisation while building technical proficiency through progressive tap combinations for students aged 518.
Competition Team
Our competition teams offer structured training with Core and Elite levels. Core dancers attend 3 competitions/year with weekly rehearsals, while Elite dancers participate in 6 competitions with rigorous training schedules. Both levels perform community engagements and conventions.
People
Estee Fratzke
Studio Director
Founder of Fringe Dance Studio in 2019, Estee Fratzke brings extensive dance education experience to our programs. She oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining a student-centered approach to dance education.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Acro, Pom, and Dance Improvisation classes for ages 3–18.
How are class levels determined?
Initial placement is based on age and experience, with annual evaluations in September for advancement opportunities.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes! We offer Core and Elite competition teams with different commitment levels and performance schedules.
What is your class size policy?
Classes maintain 8–15 students with waiting lists implemented when capacity is reached.
Are trial classes available?
Yes! We offer free trial classes to help students find the right fit before committing.
Do you provide summer dance programs?
Our Summer Intensives offer specialized training during school breaks for continued skill development.
