Business Details
Premier Dance School in El Segundo, CA
Legacy Dance Academy has been dedicated to nurturing dancers of all ages and skill levels for over two decades. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive dance education that balances technical excellence with a passion for the art form. With a team of award-winning instructors, many of whom have performed on international stages and worked in Hollywood, we offer a curriculum designed to serve toddlers through professionals. Our approach combines structured training with engaging, age-appropriate instruction to foster lifelong appreciation for dance. We prioritize individualized attention, ensuring each student develops both skill and confidence.Our facility adheres to strict health and safety standards, including enhanced sanitation protocols and social distancing measures. We offer flexible scheduling, including summer intensives and company performance opportunities, to accommodate diverse needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our alumni, who have gone on to prestigious dance companies and productions worldwide. We maintain open communication with families and provide personalized guidance for class placement. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where students can thrive artistically and personally.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Dance
Acro Classes
Summer Intensive
Adult Ballet
Combo Classes
Jumps & Tricks
Highlights and features
- We offer 26 years of proven dance education expertise
- Our instructors include former professional dancers and award-winning choreographers
- We provide age-specific programs from toddler classes to adult ballet
- Our facility follows strict health and safety protocols
- We offer personalized class placement and performance opportunities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical proficiency through structured training from beginner to advanced levels. Students learn proper body alignment, classical positions, and performance techniques. The curriculum includes barre work, center combinations, and performance preparation for aspiring professionals.
Tap Dance
Tap classes focus on rhythm, coordination, and musicality through percussive footwork. Students progress from basic steps to complex combinations, with opportunities to perform in recitals and competitions. Our instructors emphasize both technical precision and creative expression.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes combine technical training with contemporary choreography in a high-energy environment. Students develop strength, flexibility, and performance skills while learning various jazz styles from Broadway to commercial dance.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance classes explore movement beyond traditional techniques, emphasizing emotional expression and creative interpretation. Students learn floor work, improvisation, and modern choreography while building core strength and artistic awareness.
Acro Classes
Acro classes integrate dance with gymnastic elements to enhance flexibility and strength. Students learn controlled tricks and transitions that complement their dance technique, with safety-focused progressions for all skill levels.
People
Elizabeth Lee
Ballet Instructor
With 40+ years of experience, Elizabeth Lee has performed with major ballet companies and taught at prestigious institutions. She brings classical expertise and a nurturing approach to her instruction at Legacy Dance Academy.
Natsuo Tomita
Choreographer
Natsuo Tomita trained at Tokyo Ballet Company and performed internationally. Her choreography blends neo-classical and contemporary styles, drawing from extensive experience in film, television, and stage productions.
Grace Fulton
Award-Winning Choreographer
Grace Fulton is a regional judge at KAR and team director with extensive performance experience in major ballet companies. She brings professional expertise to our advanced dance training programs.
Sean Kaminski
Tap Director
Sean Kaminski studied with tap masters and has taught at festivals nationwide. His expertise in rhythm and performance enhances our tap curriculum with both technical rigor and creative expression.
Aaron Smyth
Guest Instructor
Aaron Smyth is an international ballet competition medalist and founding director of Dance For Humanity. His experience as a professional dancer and performer enriches our advanced training programs with global perspective.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, and adult ballet classes with expert instructors.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain small class sizes to ensure proper social distancing and individualized attention for all students.
How do I register for classes?
Visit our website to complete the reservation form, even if you're a returning student, to secure your spot.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Our annual recital and company performances provide valuable stage experience for committed dancers.
What safety protocols are in place?
We follow LA County health guidelines with enhanced sanitation, temperature checks, and contactless procedures.
Do you offer summer programs?
Our Summer Intensive program runs in July-August with daily technique classes for serious dancers aged 5-19.
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