South Pasadena, CA has one kids dance studio listed on KidsDanceMap: Rise Up & Dance. It offers ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and lyrical. Families here can also browse studios in nearby Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.
Rise Up & Dance focuses on recreational dance, which suits most families: classes stay fun and age-grouped, recitals are optional or low-key, and kids can try several styles before specializing. If your child later wants a competitive team, nearby Los Angeles and San Diego are worth a look.
Rise Up & Dance offers 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 South Pasadena, 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.
220 Pasadena Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
★ 5 (37 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in South Pasadena currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and lyrical. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists one kids dance studio in South Pasadena: Rise Up & Dance. Families also browse nearby Los Angeles and San Diego.
Rise Up & Dance offers creative movement for children as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — Rise Up & Dance runs a recreational program designed for kids with no dance experience. Look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
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