Join our dance competition teams in Tustin for expert training and exciting performances—book a trial class today. Dance Competition Teams in Tustin, CA Join The Team At South Coast, we have competition teams that range from beginning to advanced dancers. If your dancer loves being on stage and wants an opportunity to shine, please reach out for more information! Rubber Duckies Performing Group Shooting Stars Company Rubber Duckies gives dancers, between the ages of 3-7 years old, a chance to take class and work on choreography throughout the year. In addition, they attend 2 competitions and perform in our Holiday Show and annual June recital. Performing Group is for dancers who wish to increase their training and participate in a competitive venue. These dancers train 3-5 hours per week and compete at 2 competitions plus our Holiday Show and our Annual June Recital. Learn More Our Shooting Stars team highlights dancers who are dedicated to the sport and who have goals of joining our Company Program in the future. These dancers take 4-6 hours of training per week, compete at 4 competitions, and participate in our annual Holiday Show & recital in June. The South Coast Company is for select, dedicated dancers ready to commit to a 5-10-hour training schedule (dependent upon age.) They compete at 5 competitions a year, attend conventions, and perform in our annual Holiday Show and June Recital. Company team placements take place in June. Contact our competitive Director, Jessica Parr, for more information.

South Coast Performing Arts offers scholarships to help make dance accessible to deserving students in our Tustin community. Learn about our merit and need-based dance scholarships. Dance Scholarship Opportunities At South Coast Performing Arts, we are proud to offer scholarship programs that open doors for passionate and dedicated young dancers. Whether you are seeking support based on financial need or excellence in the arts, we are here to nurture your journey. For more information or assistance with the scholarship process, please contact stacey@southcoastperformingarts.com . We’re excited to welcome and support our next generation of artists! Talia Serra Bradley Memorial Scholarship The Talia Serra Bradley Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to help families continue their dance education journey. Our goal is to impact as many dancers as possible each season, with a base award of $500 per dancer for the August–June season. Award Criteria Must have completed at least one year of prior dance training. Ages 5–18. Must have a strong attendance record, demonstrate talent, promise, and dedication. Family must demonstrate financial need. Students must be positive role models within the SCPA community. Scholarship recipients participate in group dances only (no solos, duos, or trios). Must volunteer 1–3 hours weekly assisting in classes (ages 11+); parents assist at events if dancer is too young. Recital, costume, and competition fees are not included. How to Apply Complete the Application Form, Parent Statement, and Student Profile Form. Submit by June 1st. Applications must be complete with all required financial documentation to be considered. Merit Based Scholarship This award honors dancers who excel artistically, academically, and as leaders within their community. Winner: $1,000 scholarship Two Finalists: $250 scholarship each Award Criteria Applicants are evaluated across three main categories: Artistic Merit • Leadership • Academic Achievement Application Components: 3-minute solo dance video (one continuous take, any style) Resume (Dance Training, Performance, Leadership, Awards) 500-word Essay: “What impact has dance had on your life, and how do you plan to use this influence to impact others?” Leadership and Choreography Experience Current GPA (3.0 minimum) with transcript Recommendation Letter from a current teacher Two photos (1 headshot, 1 action dance photo) How to Apply Submit all materials by June 1st. Community Scholarship SCPA is proud to offer one full scholarship to a student from each of our local participating schools for the 2025–2026 dance season! What’s Included 100% tuition for one weekly dance class (August–June) 20% OFF dancewear in our in-studio shop 20% OFF recital costumes and tickets A full season of creativity, growth, and connection! Who Is This Scholarship For? Each recipient will be a student who: Demonstrates kindness and respect toward others Shows focus and responsibility in school Has financial need that may otherwise limit access to extracurricular activities How Are Students Selected? Scholarship recipients will be chosen by school administration at each participating campus and announced by September 1

Dancers who perform on stage learn more than just dance. They gain adaptability, communication, perseverance, pride, collaboration and confidence. Holiday Show Information We are looking forwar d to celebrating with all of you! Saturday, December 13, 2025. Holiday Show #1 10:30 a.m. Holiday Show #2 11:30 a.m. Competition Team Season Preview 12:30 p.m. Holiday Show Breakdown By Day/Class Tickets! Comp Team Season Preview Dancer Sign Up! Preview in Show Order w/Dancers Listed Event Details Get into the festive spirit with our annual holiday performance! Enjoy a joyful, family-friendly event featuring our talented dancers showcasing fun, upbeat routines. This community-centered show is perfect for all ages, celebrating the season through music, dance, and holiday cheer. Don't miss this heartwarming event – it’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays with friends and family! Arrive 30 minutes before show time. 10:30 a.m. show, dancers arrive at 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. show, dancers arrive at 11:00 a.m. Holiday shows are approximately 25 minutes long. The competition team season preview is approximately one hour long. Parents are not allowed backstage. Dancers will be dropped off at the backstage check-in point. Attire: Ballet dancers should wear their regular class leotard and tights. If they are also performing in another style, they can add black bottoms over their leotard and (if they have one) a black tank top over their colored leotard. For all other styles, dancers should wear all black (no midriff showing) with a touch of holiday flair. Hair: All female dancers should have hair in a center part (no bangs) and pulled into a low ponytail. Male dancers should make sure to have their hair out of their eyes. Remove all jewelry and nail polish before arriving. Please, no food in the auditorium or backstage areas; water bottles only. Dancers will remain backstage until the entire performance is over. (If your dancer has any problem, we will page you in the auditorium.) Tickets are $8/person/show. (+ vendor service charges & sales tax) Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 22nd. Segerstrom High School Address 2301 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Discover top-rated dance classes in Tustin, CA, at South Coast Performing Arts! From ballet to hip-hop, jazz, and tumbling, we offer expert instruction for ages 2-18. Enroll today! Dance Classes Looking for the best dance classes in Tustin, CA? South Coast Performing Arts offers expert training for dancers ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and tumbling. Our kids' dance classes provide a welcoming environment where students of all levels can build confidence, skill, and a love for movement. Whether you're just starting or advancing your technique, our flexible class options make it easy to find the perfect fit. Join our top-rated performing arts studio and discover the joy of dance today! Now enrolling. Classes are filling quickly ! Register Today 26-27 Season

Fun dance classes in Tustin at South Coast Performing Arts. Enroll your child today. A positive dance home where children grow in confidence, creativity, and community. Dance Classes For Kids and Teens in Tustin South Coast Performing Arts is a family-run dance studio in Tustin, CA, offering engaging dance classes in Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap, and Ballet for dancers ages 2–18. Our studio features five spacious dance rooms, a welcoming lobby, a kitchen, and a dedicated dancers' lounge. Our faculty is a caring team of experienced professionals who teach to share their joy and love of dance with your children. Come in for a complimentary class and help your dancer discover a lifelong love of movement and music. WHAT WE OFFER Highest quality dance instruction for children All faculty are CPR certified and Background Checked Competition opportunities for beginning to advanced dancers Strong community presence after 20 years of dancing in Tustin! RECREATIONAL DANCE Does your little one love to dance? We offer weekly classes in Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, & Jazz. LEARN MORE > COMPETITION DANCE Join one of our award winning competition programs. We have opportunities for dancers of all levels. Audition Required LEARN MORE > BALLET PROGRAM Classical and Contemporary Ballet Instruction by Lovett Dance Center LEARN MORE > SUMMER DANCE CAMPS Spend summer break learning some new dance moves! Sign up for summer camps today! LEARN MORE >

Dancers who perform on stage learn more than just dance. They gain adaptability, communication, perseverance, pride, collaboration and confidence. Recital Information We are looking forwar d to celebrating our 23rd annual recital with all of you on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Our Solo, Duet Trio Season Finale will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026. A Few Reminders What show is my dancer in? Click here. Shows list classes by day, time and teacher. What is the order of the show? Show One Show Two Dancer Drop Off Time: 1:00 pm show (Drop Off 12:00 pm) 5:00 pm show (Drop Off 4:00 pm) Parents are not allowed backstage. Dancers will be dropped off at the backstage check-in point. Come with hair slicked into a low bun, center part with no bangs and wearing first costume. Remove all jewelry and nail polish before arriving. No photography or recording is allowed during the shows. Please no food in the auditorium or backstage areas, water bottles only. Dancers will remain backstage until the entire performance is over. (If your dancer has any problem, we will page you in the auditorium.) For full details about picture week, recital day, and tickets, click the FAQ button below. Purchase Tickets FAQ Recital Hair Demonstration Nechita Theater Address 2222 N Santiago Blvd Orange, CA 92867

Discover classical ballet training in Tustin with expert faculty; enroll today. Lovett Ballet: Classical Ballet Training in Tustin LOVETT DANCE CENTER offers classical ballet and contemporary dance training for students wishing to pursue a career in dance as well as those wishing to enrich their lives by participating recreationally. Many of our students join our Performance Groups which compete on a regional as well as national level. We also participate successfully in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix, the worlds largest Youth International Scholarship competition. Dancers trained at LDC have received scholarships and acceptances to many noteworthy Ballet company schools — Australian Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Princess Grace Academy of Classical Dance (Monaco), Houston Ballet, Ballet West and Washington Ballet to name a few. South Coast Performing Arts’ Ballet Director, Carolyn Lovett, has been named OUTSTANDING TEACHER in 2007, 2013 and 2014, and OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHER in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2015 at the Youth America Grand Prix Regional competitions. In 2011 and 2012, Lovett Dance Center was named OUTSTANDING SCHOOL at the Regional YAGP competition. Our goal is to provide students with a dance program that has the highest level of artistic support, attention to detail, and overall excellence. Join Our Ballet Program

Discover South Coast Performing Arts’ 1-day AND 6-week dance workshops in Tustin, CA! Perfect for dancers of all levels, our specialty sessions focus on specific styles—helping students build technique, confidence, and artistry in a fun, supportive environment. Workshops & Specialty Classes

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Awards Apr 16, 2022 ADCC Studio Of Excellence: Applause Congratulations Dancers Read More Mar 26, 2022 Intermediate Studio Of Excellence: Kids Artistic Revue Read More Mar 5, 2022 ADCC Studio Of Excellence: Spotlight Dance Cup 2022 This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Read More Mar 1, 2022 IDA Nomination: Come Together Read More MJ Wolff Mar 1, 2022 IDA Nomination: When You're An Addams Read More Lacey Smith