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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. Lovett Ballet 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

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

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 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. Private sessions are secured with a room rental payment. Payments for the private sessions are paid directly to the faculty member you are booking with.

Send up a message or call us for a free trial today. Get in Touch Contact us for your free trial & studio tour! Contact Details Address 14711 Bentley Circle, Unit A Tustin, CA 92780 Email dance@southcoastperformingarts.com Phone 714-832-8785 Social Media

"Make the most of spring break with exciting dance classes at South Coast Performing Arts! Join us for fun, engaging sessions for dancers of all levels. Reserve your spot today!" Join us during Spring Break for dancing fun at our pop-up classes. PLEASE NOTE: Active members are FREE Non-Member discounted Spring Break rate $15 Limited space available Pre-Registration required Active Member no-shows will be charged $15 per class. Spring Break Classes

All levels are welcome on our award winning competition teams. Whether beginning or advanced, we have a dance team for you. Competitive Teams Competition Team Communication Hub 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! Join The Team 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.

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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