 | Tiny Dancer? :60 live look at Southland Ballet Academy |
Got a tiny dancer? Here’s a quick look at the best in OC dance: the Southland Ballet Academy and their new Irvine Studio (with free introductory classes).
My girl hit the academy this week to try their ballet camp, and she had a most charmed week that has got me seriously thinking about taking a shot at a future dancer. I’m all for the arts, as you may know, but the thing is I’m not a believer in raising a jack-of-all-trade, but master-at-none, overscheduled child. So I’ve put off trying my kids in multiple sports and interests, waiting for signs of the real deal. This academy has got me considering fueling my girl’s new heart’s desire.
I appreciate that the Academy is at the top of their game, that they have the most proven track record of students who go on to perform professionally, and I like the very accomplished dancers who are running the academy (some of the students now teaching have been there since 4 years old; which speaks volumes for the passion and organization.)
The group has a rich history in OC since 1983, but it’s new Irvine location (their second to their Fountain Valley studio) is very attractive for various reasons: it’s very modern, very accessible and is in a great area with various distractions for waiting parents.
By the way, the summer camp (check it out next year) was adorable with dance, crafts, cupcake fun and some Sleeping Beauty movie time, plus the kids put on their own “professional” concert at the end of the week.
Here’s to my tiny dancer, and perhaps yours, perhaps finding a real life love.
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