Elite Dance Academy of Orange County

Elite Dance Academy of Orange County offers dance classes in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, tumbling, and turns and leaps technique. The program also includes competitive opportunities for dancers desiring to develop stronger performing skills and strengthen technique. Classes are set up by levels, and most classes perform in the yearly recital.

Programs

• Dance classes — ages 3 to adult
• Tap — ages 3 to adult
• Jazz — ages 3 to adult
• Ballet — ages 3 to adult
• Pointe — ages 3 to adult
• Lyrical — ages 3 to adult
• Hip Hop — ages 3 to adult
• Contemporary — ages 3 to adult
• Tumbling — ages 3 to adult
• Turns and Leaps Technique — ages 3 to adult
• Competitive opportunities — dancers desiring to develop stronger performing skills and strengthen technique

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are set up by levels. Placement in all classes is subject to availability and the Director/Instructor’s evaluation and approval. Several classes have pre-requisite requirements. Most classes perform in the yearly recital.
• Facility hours: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 8:45pm; Friday: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

About the provider

The academy has over 35 years of history. Its mission is enriching students in the art and joy of dance. It includes the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, and Pre-Primary through Level 5 are taught by ABT® Certified Teacher Lori Millsap, who has completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

High standards in dance training; conservative selections of music, movements, and costume choices; family atmosphere; discipline, respect, and hard work are characteristics the academy strives to develop.

Last updated October 22, 2026.