The Center of World Dance

The Center of World Dance offers flamenco, Spanish dance, ballet, tap, folklorico, hip hop, hula, and Tahitian classes for 3 year olds up to adults. It also offers workshops for all ages and levels, after school programs, and private lessons for all students of all ages and levels. Classes are available in basic to professional levels, and the 2026 class schedule includes recurring classes Monday through Saturday at various times.

Programs

• Flamenco — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Spanish Dance — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Ballet — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Tap — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Folklorico — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Hip Hop — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Hula — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Tahitian — 3 year olds up to adults · Mon-Sat, various times · Classes available in basic to professional levels
• Workshops — all ages and levels · Taught by international performing artists
• After school programs
• Private lessons — all students of all ages and levels · Available for all students of all ages and levels; should be scheduled with the instructor and cleared with the front desk

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: 2026 class schedule includes recurring classes on Monday through Saturday at various times.

About the provider

Clarita is dancer, singer, teacher, and choreographer. Her talent was recognized by Sevilla's leading male dancer Curro Velez, and she was the only American Flamenco artist invited to perform for former President of Spain Felipe Gonzalez. She has been on the Artist Roster since 1995. Performances and artist roster work are mentioned for Segerstrom Performing Arts 'ArtsTeach' program, The Cerritos Performing Arts Center Family Series, PSArts, Los Angeles Unified School after school program, Pasadena Unified School District's LEARNs Program, and LACMA at CSLA.

Registration fee is $40 for new students and $10 for each additional immediate family member. Monthly fees are due by the 1st of each month. Single classes must be paid prior to taking classes. There is a $30 charge for returned checks. No refunds, credits or transfers for missed classes. Missed classes must be made up within one month in an age/level appropriate class. Students may be turned away if 15 minutes late. Minimum number of students is five. Private lessons are available and must be scheduled with the instructor and cleared with the front desk.

Last updated October 6, 2026.