Ballet Lessons: Granada Hills, California

Ballet offers many benefits-coordination, muscle strengthening, as well as developing good posture. It also provides a great workout to someone looking for an alternative way to stay in shape. In the San Fernando Valley, there are many dance studios to choose from.

Let's take a look at a few.

The Los Angeles Ballet Academy's Artistic Director, Andrea Paris established her program in 1992. The teachers at the academy are geared towards the standard methodology of classical ballet, focusing on strength building, flexibility and creativity.

They have programs for boys and girls of all ages. Their programs are designed by age and grade levels to promote healthy, age appropriate instruction. They even have a preschool program tailored for children from 3 to 6 years old that offers a fun and creative environment to hold their interest and keep them focused on participation.

Registration is required and an annual registration fee of $30.00 per family is required. Their programs vary from 1 to 10 or more classes a week, offering a 7 or 14 week session. Certain discounts apply.

The Los Angeles is located at 18138 Sherman Way in Reseda, CA. You can visit their website directly for more information on program fees and for the current fall schedules, call them at either of their published numbers (818) 780-6126 and (818) 342-0211, or email them for more information at andreaparis@laballet.com. Ballet Academy

The Dance Dance Dance Studio is located at 19300 Rinaldi Street, Suite C in Porter Ranch, CA. They offer a variety of tiered ballet classes from beginning levels for ages 6 to 8, to 9 and over. There summer session is currently running with classes from Monday through Friday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.

The teachers all have 10 years experience in dance with many professional accomplishments noted. The owner, Linda Tidemanson who originally started her dancing career in Pennsylvania, has studied at top studios in Pittsburg. As a member of the Professional Dancer's Society, she taught at many dance studios before opening her own studio here in the Valley.

The studio offers enrollment from July through February and no new students are enrolled after February 10^th of each year. There is a new student registration fee, due annually of $30.00 per family or $20.00 per student. A discounted fee is available for continuing or returning students. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Check out their website for further details on schedules and program rules. You may also contact them by phone at (818) 832-0632 or by email at info@dance-dance-dance.com.

On The Beat Dance Academy located at 17549 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA offers a variety of dance instruction, including ballet. Their classes are tailored to specific age groups and a terrific summer session that started July 6^th and runs until August 15^th.

All students who are registered and have their tuition paid by June 7^th will receive a 10% discount. Classes purchased in advance are non-refundable.

Their website is currently under construction, so it is recommended that you call them at (818) 368-3291 for specific details on class schedules, tuition costs and any related fees.