Los Alamitos Ballet School
Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos / Los Alamitos Ballet School, 4322 Katella Avenue, 2nd Floor, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
About
Los Alamitos Ballet School (LABS) offers classical and Neo-Classical ballet training, along with contemporary, jazz, and K-pop. Its programs also include summer dance camps and intensives, plus a free trial class.
Programs
- Los Alamitos Ballet School (LABS) — Young dancers from toddlers as young as two years old to pre-professionals; age-based divisions include 2-18 · Provides classical and Neo-Classical ballet training plus contemporary, jazz, and K-pop; offers annual summer dance camps and intensives; free trial class mentioned.
- LABS Dance Camp — Ages 5-7 · Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM · $350 per session · No audition required. Session A: June 15-19, 2026; Session B: June 22-26, 2026.
- Young Dancer Intensive — Ages 8-11 · Session A: June 15-19, 2026; Session B: June 22-26, 2026; 11:30 AM-4:30 PM · $750 per week · No audition required. Training includes ballet technique, pre-pointe/pointe as appropriate, contemporary, classical variations, and jazz.
- LABS Summer Conservatory — Ages 11-25 · Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM · $3,250 · Audition required. June 29-August 1, 2026. Four classes daily.
- LABT Summer Stage Project — Upper-level dancers ages 14+ · Monday-Saturday, 4:00-6:00 PM · $450 · Audition required. Participation is exclusive to upper-level dancers enrolled in the five-week conservatory session or the final three-week session. July 13-August 1, 2026.
- Open Adult & Teen Introduction To Ballet — Teens must be at least 15 years old · Open adult and teen ballet class focusing on fundamentals of ballet.
- Open Adult & Teen Beginning / Intermediate Ballet — Teens must be at least 15 years old · Open adult and teen classical ballet technique class for dancers comfortable with ballet terminology and combinations with connecting steps.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–18 years old
- Price range: $350–$3,250
About the provider
Los Alamitos Ballet School was founded by Renée and David Kim. They are formerly of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Ballet West and have performed around the world. The school says its mission is to train, coach and mentor young dancers to achieve their highest potential and to "Raise the Barre" for all children who step through its doors.
New students are welcome to schedule a tour of the facility and a free trial class. Placement is determined by age for some divisions and by ability for others. Some classes require auditions or approval. Teens must be at least 15 years old for open adult and teen classes.
Last updated October 19, 2026.
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