Manhattan Beach, CA has two kids dance studios: De Barra Academy of Irish Dance and Fifth Row Center Performing Arts. Between them, local classes cover ballet, hip hop, Irish, jazz, lyrical, and tap. Families here can also browse studios in nearby Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.
Of the 2 studios in Manhattan Beach, 2 offer both recreational and competitive programs.
For the youngest dancers, 2 of Manhattan Beach's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
When comparing studios in Manhattan Beach, weigh the things that affect your week as much as the dancing: drive time, class-day options, tuition and costume fees, and whether the studio offers trial classes. Visiting in person — even for ten minutes during a class — tells you more about teaching style and atmosphere than any website.
3625 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Irish
3623 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
★ 4.7 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical
Studios in Manhattan Beach currently offer ballet, hip hop, Irish, jazz, lyrical, and tap. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 2 kids dance studios in Manhattan Beach, including De Barra Academy of Irish Dance (5★) and Fifth Row Center Performing Arts (4.7★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, De Barra Academy of Irish Dance leads at 5★, followed by Fifth Row Center Performing Arts at 4.7★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 2 Manhattan Beach studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
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