South Coast Performing Arts offers dance classes for ages 2–18 in Tustin, CA. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, recreational and competitive programs. A positive dance home where children grow in confidence, creativity, and community. We are a family-run dance studio in Tustin, CA. We offer Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap & Ballet classes for dancers aged 2-18. The studio features 5 dance rooms, a lobby, a kitchen, and a dancers' lounge. Our faculty are a wonderful group of professionals, who teach so that they can share their joy and love of dance with your children. Come in for a complimentary class and find your love for dance! 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 >

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

Victoria Serra Owner Vicki is SCPA's original Dance Mom! She is dedicated to continuing the legacy of her daughter, Talia Serra Bradley. Read More Stacey Serra Hammond Owner Stacey is the Owner of SCPA. She has a passion for traveling and enjoys spending time with her family. Read More Julie Rhoton Artistic Director Julie is the Artistic Director at SCPA and passionately works to provide an inclusive space for all dancers. Read More Jessica Parr Competitive Director Jessica serves as the Competitive Director at SCPA. She believes in motivating & educating students, while building confidence. Read More MJ Wolff Creative Director As Creative Director for SCPA, MJ Wolff consistently creates award winning choreography, while helping to inspire & nurture our dancers Read More Shawna Skipps Operations Director Shawna Skipps is the Operations Director at SCPA, where she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Read More Carolyn Lovett Ballet Director Carolyn serves as SCPA's Ballet Director. She also runs Lovett Dance Center, a renowned ballet training program. Read More Tasha Skipps Faculty: Hip Hop Tasha is a life-long dancer with a passion for positivity & creativity. She currently teaches Hip Hop for ages 8-12, and teens. Read More Anessa Davies Faculty: Tap & Hip Hop Anessa joined SCPA as a Tap instructor in 2024. She currently attends CSULB and continues her training in many different styles. Read More Lindsey Lee Faculty: Jazz, Dance Team Lindsey is an award winning teacher and choreographer. When she's not teaching, she's probably taking her daughters to their dance class! Read More Devyn Lovett Faculty: Ballet Devyn is a seasoned performer and award winning ballet dancer. He brings fun and creativity to his classes and enjoys watching dancers embrace ballet. Read More Ashley Sutherland Parker Faculty: Ballet, Jazz & Combo Ashley teaches a variety of styles for our youngest dancers. She is passionate about creating a safe & fun space for all her students. Read More Chantal Ricci Faculty: Ballet, Jazz, Acro Chantal is an accomplished dancer & choreographer. She recently received certification in Acrobatic Arts and is excited to grow the Acro program at SCPA. Read More Lauren Roberson Faculty: Hip Hop Lauren currently teaches Hip Hop in our recreational program, for ages 4-8 years old. She enjoys teaching dance and loves the kids. Read More Rachel Scott Faculty: Jazz & Ballet Rachel is a beloved ballet teacher at SCPA. When not teaching, you can find her behind a camera, perfecting her dance photography skills. Read More Sierra Tanji Faculty: Tap Sierra grew up dancing at SCPA and has returned to teach Tap. She is also passionate about injury prevention. Read More Megan Buell Front Office Megan is a dance mom, turned faculty member. She also serves as Booster Club president for the Competition Teams at SCPA. Read More Marisa Prolo Faculty: CM, Combo, Jazz Read More Kaeli Shaw Faculty: Comob, Jazz, Turns and Leaps Kaeli has been dancing since the age of 5. She took Ballet and Hip-Hop classes for fun until moving from Maryland to San Diego, CA where she began her intensive dance training. Read More

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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

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< Back Carolyn Lovett Ballet Director West Coast native Carolyn Lovett is an award winning choreographer and dance teacher. She received her early training from Anthony Sellers and Marnell Heimes of the Orange County Dance Center. Carolyn continued her training on scholarship at the Stanley Holden Dance Academy under Mr. Holden and Margaret Hills. Later she studied under Maredith Baylis, Basil Thompson and Cho San Go at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Carolyn has been teaching Ballet, Lyrical and Modern Dance in Southern California for 40 years. Many of Carolyn's students have been accepted to and received scholarships to notable Ballet Company schools including The Australian Ballet, Houston Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, American Ballet Theater, San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, The Rock, Pacific Northwest Ballet, The School of American Ballet, Princess Grace Academy of Classical Dance (Monaco) and Washington Ballet. She has also had students hired into Professional Ballet Companies as well as second companies and trainee programs. carolyn@southcoastperformingarts.com

< Back Megan Buell Front Office Megan has been part of the South Coast Performing Arts family since enrolling her daughter in dance at the age of three. Now 16, her daughter has grown up in the studio, and Megan has become deeply involved in supporting the dance community. She currently serves as the president of the South Coast Stars non-profit booster club, where she works alongside other dedicated parents to enhance opportunities for the studio’s competitive dancers. In addition to her role at South Coast, she brings a wealth of experience as a former business owner and currently works part-time as a Catering Server at the Honda Center. This variety of roles reflects her passion for helping others and making a positive impact in her communities. Working at the studio’s front desk once a week allows Megan to stay connected with families, sharing her love for the studio and welcoming everyone who walks through the doors. Megan's current passion project is working to expand the non-profit to help spread awareness about mental health in the dance community, and bringing the benefits of dance to the underserved and vulnerable communities. megan@southcoastperformingarts.com

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< Back Lindsey Lee Faculty: Jazz, Dance Team Lindsey first began dancing when she was six years old and hasn't stopped since. She trained at Irvine Dance Academy in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical. She devoted her life to dance and competed with both her studio as well as with her high school dance team when she was younger. In high school, she was awarded several solo titles including Miss USA National, Miss Dance Drill Team California and 4th Runner up to Miss Dance Drill Team United States. After high school, Lindsey attended UCLA where she earned her BFA in Art History and her Masters in Education. While in college, Lindsey danced professionally in Los Angeles as a member of the UCLA Dance Team. While on the UCLA Dance Team, Lindsey had many opportunities, including choreographing competition routines. She appeared on Fox Sports Television shows, and was a featured dancer in the Choreographers' Ball in Los Angeles. While living in LA, Lindsey continued to train at both the Edge PAC and was also on scholarship at the Dance Center, formerly known as Tremaines Studio of Dance. After college Lindsey worked for the United Spirit Association teaching summer dance camps all over California, Utah, Texas and Washington. Lindsey has choreographed for a variety of schools in the Southern CA area and continues to do so. Lindsey began coaching within the High School Dance Team arena and her team was awarded 1st place for their "Small Lyrical" dance in the USA Nationals Championship Division. In addition to teaching dance, Lindsey also judges for CADTD dance competitions. Lindsey is a dance teacher at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point and is working to develop the dance program within the school. During her first year of teaching she was awarded the "Rookie Dance Team Director of the Year" by the CADTD organization. Teaching dance is a dream come true for Lindsey and she hopes to instill within her students the same love and passion that she has for the art form of dance. Lindsey is married to her wonderful husband, Aaron and has two beautiful little girls, Camryn and Dani, who I am sure you will see dancing at the studio. lindsey@southcoastperformingarts.com

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