Now Enrolling! Limited Openings for Ages 7-10 in our Étoile Pre-Professional Ballet Program. Apply Today!
Jason Coosner, Director
About Our Elite Dance Academy
Our mission at Burbank Dance Academy is to provide for our students, from age 3, a dynamic, all-encompassing curriculum focusing on the development of the whole dancer in a positive, supportive, and nurturing environment. With classical ballet at its core, we are able to establish a solid foundation upon which the dancer can build, thus developing the skill sets that will allow them to work professionally in today's market if they so choose.
The best dancers are well-rounded; therefore, our Los Angeles ballet academy program is comprehensive. With our combined 100+ years as dance educators and performers, we know this to be true. We ensure that all the lessons taught in our dance academy are transferable and applicable across genres.
As one of the premier dance studios in Los Angeles, we have a highly accomplished faculty—some of the best dance educators in the city—who meet regularly to maintain the integrity of what is being taught in all classes, assess student progress, and address concerns, thus ensuring the best possible outcome for each dancer.
We believe in clear, to-the-point, honest communication with both parents and students alike. We are here to support your child on their dance journey. We will ensure your dancer always receives the best possible training without compromise. We teach it right the first time!
Étoile Ballet Academy Student Success
In 2024, Burbank Dance Academy was recognized as being in the top 5% of ballet schools in the U.S., according to the study Quantifying Hierarchy and Prestige in U.S. Ballet Academies as Social Predictors of Career Success, conducted by researchers from Northwestern University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and the University of Virginia.
In addition, our Étoile students have been admitted to highly regarded Summer Intensive Programs, including the American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ellison Ballet, and the John Cranko School.
Our Los Angeles Ballet Academy Programs
The Pre-Ballet program is our preparatory division that introduces children to the beauty and joy of dance. As a foundational offering of our dance academy, our pre-ballet class is designed for our youngest dancers, starting at age 3 (or once potty-trained).
This program focuses on developing key skills such as musicality, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and stamina while emphasizing fundamental technical progression.
Our dance school nurtures young dancers in a supportive environment, helping them build a strong base for future dance training.
This dance academy division is designed for the dancer still looking for outstanding training in conjunction with their other extra-curricular activities. The curriculum consists of Vaganova-based classical ballet academy training supplemented by carefully structured non-classical classes. These include Contemporary, Jazz, Acrobatics, Tap, Hip-Hop, and our competitive Performance Company.
For those seeking high-quality dance classes in Los Angeles, CA, we offer a comprehensive program that allows students to explore various styles while maintaining a strong ballet foundation. Our dance classes are tailored to provide flexibility and excellence, accommodating students' diverse schedules while maintaining the highest standards of instruction.
Étoile is our accelerated program for dancers beginning at age 8 who demonstrate an aptitude for classical ballet. Our Étoile dance curriculum is based on the principles and fundamentals of classical ballet to ensure the quickest and strongest results for aspiring professional dancers, drawing from the best of the different ballet pedagogues, with Vaganova technique at its core.
The curriculum prepares dancers to be employable, healthy, and have longevity as a professional. This pre-professional dance training curriculum is designed to allow any dancer to start the process of learning classical ballet for the modern-day market
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*This program is by audition only.
Our Faculty
