Westlake School for the Performing Arts

Westlake School for the Performing Arts offers Ballet & Tap 1B, Ballet & Tap 3B, Ballet & Tap 2A, Pre Ballet, Ballet 1B, Hip Hop Intro 1, Hip Hop Intro 2, Musical Theatre, Polynesian "Mikimiki", Tap Beginning, Ballet 1A, and Ballet 2A. Classes are listed for ages 3 through 14, with schedules that include weekday and Saturday times, and many of the offerings are priced at $92 per month; Pre Ballet is priced at $69 per month.

Programs

• Ballet & Tap 1B — 3-4 · Monday 4:30pm-5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am-10:00am · $92 per month · Beginning
• Ballet & Tap 3B — 5-6 · Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-11:00am · $92 per month · Beginning
• Ballet & Tap 2A — 4-6 · Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm · $92 per month · Beg/1 yr exp.; prerequisite: 1 year of Ballet & Tap + teacher recommendation
• Pre Ballet — 4-5 · Thursday 3:45pm-4:30pm · $69 per month · Beginning
• Ballet 1B — 5-6 · Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm; Friday 5:15pm-6:15pm; Saturday 9:00am-10:00am · $92 per month · Beginning
• Hip Hop Intro 1 — 4-6 · Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-10:00am · $92 per month · Beginning
• Hip Hop Intro 2 — 5-7 · Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm · $92 per month · Beg/Int; prerequisite: 1 year of Hip Hop Intro 1 + teacher recommendation
• Musical Theatre — 5-7 · Friday 4:15pm-5:15pm · $92 per month · Beg/Int
• Polynesian "Mikimiki" — 4-7 · Friday 4:15pm-5:15pm; Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm · $92 per month · Beg/Int
• Tap Beginning — 5+ · Monday 4:15pm-5:15pm · $92 per month · Beginning
• Ballet 1A — 6-7 · Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm · $92 per month · Beg/Int; prerequisite: 1 year of Ballet + teacher recommendation
• Ballet 2A — 7-9 · Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm · $92 per month · Beg/Int; prerequisite: 1 year of Ballet + teacher recommendation

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Price range: $69–$92 per month
• General schedule: General School classes are grouped by age and skill level; the intensity of training is low, with students meeting only for an hour once or twice a week. The Performance Program is high intensity, requires excellent attendance and strong commitment, and placement is by audition. The Pre-Professional Ballet Division is by audition.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm; Sunday closed

About the provider

Westlake School for the Performing Arts was founded in the summer of 1991 by Malu Rivera-Peoples and Karen Dycaico. Malu Rivera Peoples is the Artistic Director. The school says it exists to inspire, educate, and uplift young people through the performing arts, and that its mission is providing high-quality performing arts education in a nurturing and inclusive environment. It also says it has received the YAGP Outstanding School Award for 15 consecutive years and that students have received recognition at competitions and festivals including Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition, Prix de Lausanne, New York City Dance Alliance, World of Dance, Body Rock, Vibe Dance Competition, and Tahiti Fête.

Last updated October 5, 2026.