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< 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

< Back Julie Rhoton Artistic Director Julie has been a dance educator for over forty years. Before joining us here at SCPA, she owned her own successful dance studio: Inspirations Performing Arts Center, located in Moreno Valley, well known for its quality of dance instruction. After thirteen years in business, Julie closed Inspirations PAC and took time off to travel, teach and judging dance competitions. Soon, she began to miss studio life and found her way to us and accepted the position of SCPA's Artistic Director. Twenty years have passed since Julie started here at South Coast Performing Arts and we wouldn't change a thing. Julie is family to us and we share the same philosophies about dance, the development of dancers and studio life in general. Though we have created numerous Programs together, Julie is especially excited about our SCPA Fundraising Program where we highlight a non-profit charity with an annual fundraising campaign, partnering with our studio families and dancers to do good in the world together! #taliastrong #SCPAstrong #dancersmakingadifference In 2018, Julie's Tribute dance for our Talia: 'Saturday Smile' was nominated as a Industry Dance Award finalist for Best Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary Performance. Besting this acknowledgement was having "Saturday Smile" being invited to perform in the actual Industry Dance Awards show night! SCPA and our Saturday Smile dancers shined on this special night! In addition to studio life, Julie partnered with Keri LaGrand to author a 'Stretch and Strength' syllabus for dance educators. With the success of their first syllabus, two more syllabi's were created: "Advanced Stretch and Strength' and "Crazy Hard Exercises". As a prominent dance educator, Julie still travels teaching Master Classes emphasizing fundamentals of technique and using technique as an access for expression. Dancers that Julie has trained have worked in videos, commercials, theatre, film, television, have become professional choreographers and more than a few have opened their own dance studios. Though Julie has won numerous honors and accolades over the course of her career, what is closest to her heart is inclusion. Creating a space where children and young adults can feel a sense of belonging, to be themselves, in a nurturing, challenging and supportive environment through dance. Dance studio life is pretty wonderful, and so is our Julie! julie@southcoastperformingarts.com

< Back Victoria Serra Owner Vicki has been involved with dance for nearly thirty years. South Coast Performing Arts has been in business for over twenty years. Vicki is the Co-Owner and Director of South Coast Performing Arts along with daughter, Stacey. Creating an environment where young people can practice positive values, develop community together AND in the process have the opportunity to become extraordinary dancers, singers and actors, is Vicki’s purpose for South Coast Performing Arts. vicki@southcoastperformingarts.com

"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

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

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

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.

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

Join our adult dance classes. Work on your fitness and have a good time. Adult Dance Classes Come in to improve skills, release stress, and have a good time with the faculty. All levels are welcome. Current Classes

South Coast Performing Arts in Tustin, CA, offers top-tier dance training for ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Join our award-winning studio and ignite your passion for dance today! 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! Claim Your FREE TRIAL! 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 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

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 Click for a Free Trial! 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 ! Fall Enrollment 2025