Academy of Dance Westlake Village
Academy of Dance Westlake Village, 30135 Agoura Rd, Suite A, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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Academy of Dance Westlake Village offers dance classes in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Tap, Improv, Musical Theater, and Choreography. The program also includes combination classes like Ballet & Tap Combo and Ballet & Jazz Combo, as well as Tumbling & Hip Hop, Pointe, Acro Technique, Leaps & Turns, Stretch & Strength, and Contemporary Tricks. In addition to regular dance classes, Academy of Dance Westlake Village offers Summer Programs, Master Classes, Private Lessons, studio rentals, birthday parties, a Dance Company, and a princess ballerina camp.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and studio hours are generally available Monday–Friday in the afternoon and evening, and on Saturdays during the day; the studio is closed on Sundays.
Academy of Dance Westlake Village is described as a full-service dance studio dedicated to providing top quality instruction in a nurturing and fun environment and offers classes to suit all ages and levels in a wide variety of styles. The studio is family-run, emphasizes a “No Drama” mentality, and describes itself as a society of artists who encourage and nurture diversity in dance. It offers a versatile curriculum and was built upon a 30-year tradition of excellence, with summer registration open for the 2025–2026 summer schedule. The studio provides video monitors in the lobby for class observation, and all class schedules and teachers are subject to change with qualified substitutes if needed.
All of the teachers at Academy of Dance Westlake Village are working dancers, and the faculty’s resumes and professional accolades are described as unmatched, with faculty members identified as scholars in their fields dedicated to providing students with knowledge and passion for dance. The mission of the Academy of Dance is to provide a creative outlet for those who share a love of dance, uphold the values of honesty and integrity in a supporting environment, and offer an atmosphere free of judgment and negativity. The mission statement also notes a commitment to a higher institution of learning, nurturing diversity in dance, and providing a versatile curriculum so dancers can discover their strengths, with dance described as building self-expression, discipline, creativity, and confidence. Academy of Dance Westlake Village states that dance is for everyone, whether a student wants to pursue a career in the dance industry or simply enjoys dancing along to the beat, and that the Academy was built upon a 30-year tradition of excellence with versatile and cutting-edge choreography.
Academy of Dance Westlake Village notes that it has accomplished many milestones in its short history over the last 5 years and that it is dedicated to providing both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties with top quality instruction in a nurturing and fun environment. The studio has received recognition including Daily News Reader’s Favorite Dance Studio, Best of Thousand Oaks, 3-time Outstanding Convention Performance nominee, 8-time Choreographer’s Pick of The Pulse On Tour, 8-time Studio Spirit Award, Supreme Versatility Award, The Teresa Puglisi Top Studio Director Award, The Griffin Harris Top Dance Teacher Award, 20+ Choreography Awards, Top Studio Award, Video of the Year Award, Top Choreography Studio, Top Innovation Studio, and Best Musicality Award.
Dress code and studio rules are clearly outlined: no gum, food, or drinks other than water are allowed in the studios at any time, and no jewelry should be worn in class. For Ballet, hair must be pulled back in a secured bun, dancers must wear a leotard, tights, and pink leather split sole ballet shoes with crisscrossed elastic straps, and the teacher may decide on ballet skirts, shorts, or cover ups. For Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Leaps & Turns, hair should be pulled back from the face, dancers should wear form-fitting clothing, and footwear can include black leather split sole slip-on jazz shoes, foot undeez, or bare feet depending on the teacher. For Tap, hair should be pulled back from the face, dancers should wear form-fitting clothing that does not restrict movement, and black leather tap shoes, with tap shoe recommendations available at the front desk. For Hip Hop, dancers should wear loose-fitting clothes that do not restrict movement (no jeans, cargo shorts, or khakis), and sneakers can be worn but must be free of mud, stones, or other debris. For Ballet, Jazz, & Tap Combo classes, hair should be pulled back in a bun, dancers should wear a pink leotard and pink tights with either black shorts or a solid color ballet skirt, and they should have patent leather tap shoes with ribbon laces and pink leather ballet shoes.
Parent and student testimonials describe Academy of Dance Westlake Village as a place where dancers have grown and developed under an “incredibly talented group of teachers,” with a family atmosphere and a “No Drama” mentality (Cindy, Oxnard). One parent calls it the “Best dance studio ever it’s my home away from home!!!!” (Avalon U.). Another parent notes that their daughters have attended for 3 years, that their 10-year-old has grown as a dancer and become more in love with dance, and that teachers and staff are described as “AMAZING” dance teachers and people, with all teachers being working dancers who are well versed in up-to-date choreography and dance moves, including teachers who have appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Shake It Up,” and “Teen Beach Movie” (Sara, Newbury Park). A parent reports that their daughter “had a blast” during princess ballerina camp and that instructors and TAs were sweet, friendly, and made each girl feel like a princess, and the parent was impressed by how much the girls learned in a week (Sheila M.). Another parent says their daughter is happier than ever at ADWV, that they feel like part of the studio family, and that they see improvement in their daughter’s technique (Rekha, Thousand Oaks). A further testimonial notes that a daughter really likes and enjoys the studio, is always happy to come in for dance class, and especially enjoys seeing a teacher named Miss Whitney (Veronica S.).
Last updated March 15, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and studio hours are generally available Monday–Friday in the afternoon and evening, and on Saturdays during the day; the studio is closed on Sundays.
Academy of Dance Westlake Village is described as a full-service dance studio dedicated to providing top quality instruction in a nurturing and fun environment and offers classes to suit all ages and levels in a wide variety of styles. The studio is family-run, emphasizes a “No Drama” mentality, and describes itself as a society of artists who encourage and nurture diversity in dance. It offers a versatile curriculum and was built upon a 30-year tradition of excellence, with summer registration open for the 2025–2026 summer schedule. The studio provides video monitors in the lobby for class observation, and all class schedules and teachers are subject to change with qualified substitutes if needed.
All of the teachers at Academy of Dance Westlake Village are working dancers, and the faculty’s resumes and professional accolades are described as unmatched, with faculty members identified as scholars in their fields dedicated to providing students with knowledge and passion for dance. The mission of the Academy of Dance is to provide a creative outlet for those who share a love of dance, uphold the values of honesty and integrity in a supporting environment, and offer an atmosphere free of judgment and negativity. The mission statement also notes a commitment to a higher institution of learning, nurturing diversity in dance, and providing a versatile curriculum so dancers can discover their strengths, with dance described as building self-expression, discipline, creativity, and confidence. Academy of Dance Westlake Village states that dance is for everyone, whether a student wants to pursue a career in the dance industry or simply enjoys dancing along to the beat, and that the Academy was built upon a 30-year tradition of excellence with versatile and cutting-edge choreography.
Academy of Dance Westlake Village notes that it has accomplished many milestones in its short history over the last 5 years and that it is dedicated to providing both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties with top quality instruction in a nurturing and fun environment. The studio has received recognition including Daily News Reader’s Favorite Dance Studio, Best of Thousand Oaks, 3-time Outstanding Convention Performance nominee, 8-time Choreographer’s Pick of The Pulse On Tour, 8-time Studio Spirit Award, Supreme Versatility Award, The Teresa Puglisi Top Studio Director Award, The Griffin Harris Top Dance Teacher Award, 20+ Choreography Awards, Top Studio Award, Video of the Year Award, Top Choreography Studio, Top Innovation Studio, and Best Musicality Award.
Dress code and studio rules are clearly outlined: no gum, food, or drinks other than water are allowed in the studios at any time, and no jewelry should be worn in class. For Ballet, hair must be pulled back in a secured bun, dancers must wear a leotard, tights, and pink leather split sole ballet shoes with crisscrossed elastic straps, and the teacher may decide on ballet skirts, shorts, or cover ups. For Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Leaps & Turns, hair should be pulled back from the face, dancers should wear form-fitting clothing, and footwear can include black leather split sole slip-on jazz shoes, foot undeez, or bare feet depending on the teacher. For Tap, hair should be pulled back from the face, dancers should wear form-fitting clothing that does not restrict movement, and black leather tap shoes, with tap shoe recommendations available at the front desk. For Hip Hop, dancers should wear loose-fitting clothes that do not restrict movement (no jeans, cargo shorts, or khakis), and sneakers can be worn but must be free of mud, stones, or other debris. For Ballet, Jazz, & Tap Combo classes, hair should be pulled back in a bun, dancers should wear a pink leotard and pink tights with either black shorts or a solid color ballet skirt, and they should have patent leather tap shoes with ribbon laces and pink leather ballet shoes.
Parent and student testimonials describe Academy of Dance Westlake Village as a place where dancers have grown and developed under an “incredibly talented group of teachers,” with a family atmosphere and a “No Drama” mentality (Cindy, Oxnard). One parent calls it the “Best dance studio ever it’s my home away from home!!!!” (Avalon U.). Another parent notes that their daughters have attended for 3 years, that their 10-year-old has grown as a dancer and become more in love with dance, and that teachers and staff are described as “AMAZING” dance teachers and people, with all teachers being working dancers who are well versed in up-to-date choreography and dance moves, including teachers who have appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Shake It Up,” and “Teen Beach Movie” (Sara, Newbury Park). A parent reports that their daughter “had a blast” during princess ballerina camp and that instructors and TAs were sweet, friendly, and made each girl feel like a princess, and the parent was impressed by how much the girls learned in a week (Sheila M.). Another parent says their daughter is happier than ever at ADWV, that they feel like part of the studio family, and that they see improvement in their daughter’s technique (Rekha, Thousand Oaks). A further testimonial notes that a daughter really likes and enjoys the studio, is always happy to come in for dance class, and especially enjoys seeing a teacher named Miss Whitney (Veronica S.).
Last updated March 15, 2026.
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