Kick It Up Dance Studio Introduce
Welcome to Kick It Up Dance Studio, a vibrant and beloved cornerstone of the dance community in Long Beach, California. More than just a place to learn dance steps, Kick It Up has cultivated a reputation as a "second home" for countless dancers and their families. Since its inception, the studio has been dedicated to providing a unique blend of high-level dance training and a deeply supportive, family-like environment, where positive energy, passion, and personal growth are at the heart of every class.
At Kick It Up Dance Studio, we believe that dance is a transformative art form that can inspire confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy in every student. Our philosophy extends beyond teaching choreography; it's about nurturing the whole individual. We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere where "every dancer feel seen, valued, and celebrated," whether they are just beginning their dance journey at age three or are seasoned competitors. With a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and community, Kick It Up is a place where friendships blossom and where the "love and passion this studio pours into their students" is palpable. We invite you to experience the electric energy and welcoming environment that sets Kick It Up apart, and discover why so many families have made us their dance home for years.
Kick It Up Dance Studio is conveniently located at 8129 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA. This accessible address places us in a well-established area of Long Beach, offering ease of access for families residing within the city and from surrounding communities in Orange County, such as Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Rossmoor. Wardlow Road is a significant thoroughfare, ensuring straightforward navigation to the studio. The location generally provides convenient parking options, which is a significant advantage for parents during drop-off and pick-up times, contributing to a smoother overall experience. Its strategic position makes it a practical choice for families seeking high-quality dance education without extensive travel, allowing more time for children to engage in their passion for dance. The studio's presence in a friendly neighborhood further enhances its appeal to local families.
Kick It Up Dance Studio offers a comprehensive range of services and programs designed to cater to dancers of all ages and aspirations. Our extensive offerings include:
- Diverse Dance Genres: A wide selection of styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre, ensuring a broad and versatile dance education.
- Programs for All Ages and Levels: Classes are available for "tiny dancers" aged 3-5 in Preschool Programs (covering introductory ballet, jazz, hip hop, and acro), Recreational Programs for dancers aged 3-18 (for beginners or those taking 1-2 classes), and Competitive Programs for dedicated dancers (with a focus on ballet and technique, choosing from various genres).
- Free Trial Class: A welcoming offer for new students to experience "the joy of dance" and find the right fit before committing, ensuring that "your first class at Kick It Up is always FREE!"
- Private Lessons: Personalized instruction designed to meet individual learning needs, interests, and specific dance goals, allowing for accelerated skill improvement.
- Competition Teams: Structured competitive programs for passionate dancers, with opportunities to participate in various dance competitions throughout the year.
- Performance Opportunities: Regular recitals and beautifully organized performances where students can showcase their skills and enjoy the magic of the stage.
- Focus on Life Skills: Instructors go "above and beyond teaching steps," inspiring "confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy in every class," fostering holistic personal growth.
- School Enrichment Programs: Programs like "Kickin' It With Schools" designed to bring dance enrichment directly to school campuses.
Kick It Up Dance Studio distinguishes itself through several key features and highlights that firmly establish its reputation as a leading dance destination in Long Beach:
- Unparalleled Welcoming and Family Atmosphere: The most consistent highlight from reviews is the studio's "sense of family and belonging" and its "welcoming environment." From the moment new families "first walked into Kick It Up Dance Studio, we felt welcomed by everyone there," including "staff, dance parents and students positive energy." This creates a supportive "second home" for dancers.
- High-Level Training & Inspiring Choreography: Beyond the positive atmosphere, the studio offers "high level of dance training" and consistently fresh, "challenging" choreography. This balance ensures both technical growth and artistic expression, leading to "beautifully organized" performances.
- Holistic Child Development: Instructors are praised for inspiring "confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy." Parents note how their "daughters have grown not only as a dancer but as a person," crediting "so much of that to the support and encouragement she receives here."
- Passionate and Dedicated Staff: The "passion from every dance teacher, dancer, and staff member" creates an "electric" energy. Teachers are deeply committed to nurturing talent, ensuring "every child feels comfortable, learns, and is having fun."
- Emphasis on Personal Growth Over Pressure: Even for competitive dancers, there's "no pressure to be perfect," with a clear focus on "personal growth and team spirit." This allows dancers to "enjoy their dance" while still achieving excellence.
- Long-Term Student Engagement: Testimonials like "We been coming for 7 year now as my 10 year old started just as she turned 3" highlight the studio's ability to retain students over many years, a testament to the positive and effective environment they create.
- Visibility and Celebration of Every Dancer: Kick It Up makes "every dancer feel seen, valued, and celebrated," fostering a strong sense of self-esteem and belonging, especially evident in how students "love being part of dance teams and its competitions" and "adores her dance family."
For more information or to inquire about classes, please contact Kick It Up Dance Studio:
Address: 8129 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA
Phone: (562) 430-1812
Mobile Phone: +1 562-430-1812
Kick It Up Dance Studio is an exceptional choice for locals in the California region, particularly families in Long Beach and the surrounding Orange County areas, seeking a dance education that goes beyond just steps. Its convenient location on E Wardlow Rd ensures easy accessibility, making it a practical option for regular attendance. What truly sets Kick It Up apart, however, is its profound commitment to fostering a "sense of family and belonging" within an "electric" and "welcoming" environment. For parents, seeing their children grow "not only as a dancer but as a person," developing "confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy," is invaluable. The studio's ability to offer "high level of dance training" with "fresh and challenging" choreography, while simultaneously ensuring that "every dancer feel seen, valued, and celebrated," makes it a truly unique and enriching place. Whether your child dreams of competitive success or simply wants to explore the joy of movement, Kick It Up Dance Studio provides a supportive, inspiring, and engaging "second home" right here in your local Long Beach community.
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Kick It Up Dance Studio
8129 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA
Kick It Up Dance Studio Reviews
When we first walked into Kick It Up Dance Studio, we felt welcomed by everyone there. The staff, dance parents and students positive energy we knew we had found something special. The energy is electric, the environment is welcoming, and the passion from every dance teacher, dancer, and staff member was so positive.One thing that sets this studio apart isn't just the high level of dance training but the sense of family and belonging that they cultivate. The dance teachers go above and beyond teaching. But aside from teaching steps they inspire confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy in every class. Both my daughters have grown not only as a dancer but as a person, and I credit so much of that to the support and encouragement she receives here.We been coming for 7 year now as my 10 year old started just as she turned 3. Now my 5 year old started when she was also 3. As my 10 year old grew in this environment she now has a high self esteem where she loves being part of dance teams and it’s competitions, is excited doing recitals every year and adores her dance family so much.When we talk about the choreography I can say even though our dancers are no pressure to be perfect and enjoy their dance you can see that the dances are always fresh and some are challenging, as performances are beautifully organized, and there's a clear focus on both personal growth and team spirit. Whether you're dancing competitively or just for fun, Kick It Up makes every dancer feel seen, valued, and celebrated.We are endlessly grateful for the love and passion this studio pours into their students. Kick It Up Dance Studio is more than a dance school—it's a second home.GO KIU!!!!
May 06, 2025 · Liz FloresKick It Up is truly the best around. The teachers and staff have worked so hard to make sure every child feels comfortable, learns, and is having fun. The magic they have worked with my daughter is everything a mom would want. I highly recommend KIU!
May 07, 2025 · Lara HruskaOur family loves being a part of the Kick It Up studio. My kids have been dancing here for 5 years after trying another local studio and we’re so happy to be here! The culture at kick it up is unmatched. They provide technical classes, with thoughtful, talented, dedicated, and uplifting instructors. We are constantly telling our friends about why we love our dance family!
Jul 26, 2024 · Daniella EsquiviasKick It Up is one of the best studios in the Long Beach area. The culture of encouragement, love and family is felt in the staff, dance teachers and trickles down to the students. I love how my daughter has found solid friendships and been given the chance to grow in her skills and confidence. Would HIGHLY recommend the studio to anyone interested.
May 06, 2025 · Chanell FriedmanOur experience at Kick it Up dance studio has been such a joy. The teachers cultivate an encouraging and welcoming environment where dancers thrive and support one another. My daughter has progressed so much in her years at Kick it Up. Her confidence and passion for dance grows each year. She is excited to take part in the many dance opportunities the studio offers, including trying out for lead recital roles and participating in the competition dance team. We are so blessed to be part of the Kick it Up community.
Jul 25, 2024 · Janice Kong
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