Soo Dance Academy

Soo Dance Academy offers Pre-Ballet, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, K-Pop, tap, tumbling, contemporary, lyrical, and character classes. The program also lists dance classes for ages 2.5 through trainee level and recreational students ages 2.5–18.

Programs

• Pre-Ballet — 2.5–18
• Dance classes — ages 2.5 through Trainee level
• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Hip-Hop
• K-Pop
• Tap
• Tumbling
• Contemporary
• Lyrical
• Character

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Recreational students ages 2.5–18; students enrolled in two classes per week are eligible to participate in the annual recital.

About the provider

Soo Dance Academy was established in 2010. It relocated in 2015 to a 5,000 square foot custom dance facility in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville and opened a second location in San Ramon in 2018. The leadership team includes Soo, Isabella Marines, Mimi Rana, Elena, LaTonya, and Skye Montante. The program lists Premier Vaganova Training, 16+ Years of Excellence, 300+ Competition Awards Won, 40K Students Trained, 30+ Full-Length Ballet Productions, the 2025 ADCC Studio of Excellence Award, the 2025 Excellence Studio Award at Hollywood Vibe, Director Award in 2019 and 2020, and Triple Crown & Studio Achievement awards in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Make-up classes may be scheduled during the contract period, must be at the student’s current level or below, must be completed within the same month or the following month with active enrollment, and must be scheduled online in advance when space is available. For Pre-Ballet through Teen Levels (ages 2.5–18), the source states students enrolled in 2 Recital. Discount Tuition Options include paying 5 months upfront or 10 months/full year upfront.

What families say

“We absolutely love Soo Dance Academy! Both of my daughters dance here and have really enjoyed a wide variety of classes ranging from acro, ballet, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary. They have 2 recitals a year, and my oldest dances on the competition team. It is a highlight for our entire extended family watching our girls dance on the stage! Teachers are great with kids all ages as well.” — Golnaz Lo

“We’ve taken a wide variety of classes here, and the instruction is warm and motivating. My daughters have improved their technique and skill level. The convenience of two studios allows for many class options. It’s always clean and professional.” — Hillary Koning

Last updated October 10, 2026.