Showtime Dance Academy
Showtime Dance Academy, 306-308 W 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
About
Showtime Dance Academy offers dance lessons and classical dance training, including Zoom lessons and outreach classes. The program includes monthly creative themes such as body awareness and movement initiation, spatial awareness, use of energy, and creative self-expression and emotional intelligence, which are described as building blocks of choreography that educate the whole dancer, body and mind. The curriculum includes dance history, biomechanics and anatomy, and the etiquette of a proper ballet class, including respect for self, studio, instructor, and peers.
• Schedule: Studio hours listed as open 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Showtime Dance Academy states that its mission is to provide top-quality, age-appropriate dance training in a positive, supportive environment and describes itself as a welcoming, inclusive dance studio where anyone can receive dance training regardless of age, race, religion, gender, size, or ability, with the phrase “Dance is for Any Body.” The program notes that it values technique, artistry, and the love of dance over competition and pledges that music, costumes, and choreography will always be age-appropriate and family-friendly. It states that its curriculum surpasses California State Educational Standards and that a free trial class is available by text scheduling, with spring classes enrolling now.
Teachers at Showtime Dance Academy are described as college educated with years of teaching experience. Showtime Dance Company was founded by Carrie Render in Lake Forest, California, in 2001, and “Miss Sarah” bought Showtime Dance in 2013; Showtime Dance Academy opened its doors in January 2022. Showtime Dance began working with Outschool.com at the onset of the COVID pandemic to keep children dancing at home.
Showtime Dance has been bringing dance directly to preschools and elementary schools throughout Orange County since 2001. Showtime Contemporary Ballet of Santa Ana is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization associated with the program that produces The Santa Ana Nutcracker, outreach classes, and other high-caliber performances. Showtime Contemporary Ballet of Santa Ana is described as a local nonprofit professional dance company associated with the organization.
The program lists several awards: BEST BALLET SCHOOL IN SANTA ANA 2025, BEST DANCE SCHOOL IN SANTA ANA 2022, and BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION IN LAKE FOREST 2015. Parent testimonials describe Sarah as an incredible teacher who really cares about the students, thank the program for taking care of their children, and note a child really loving the class even though she would normally be scared.
Last updated June 24, 2026.
• Schedule: Studio hours listed as open 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Showtime Dance Academy states that its mission is to provide top-quality, age-appropriate dance training in a positive, supportive environment and describes itself as a welcoming, inclusive dance studio where anyone can receive dance training regardless of age, race, religion, gender, size, or ability, with the phrase “Dance is for Any Body.” The program notes that it values technique, artistry, and the love of dance over competition and pledges that music, costumes, and choreography will always be age-appropriate and family-friendly. It states that its curriculum surpasses California State Educational Standards and that a free trial class is available by text scheduling, with spring classes enrolling now.
Teachers at Showtime Dance Academy are described as college educated with years of teaching experience. Showtime Dance Company was founded by Carrie Render in Lake Forest, California, in 2001, and “Miss Sarah” bought Showtime Dance in 2013; Showtime Dance Academy opened its doors in January 2022. Showtime Dance began working with Outschool.com at the onset of the COVID pandemic to keep children dancing at home.
Showtime Dance has been bringing dance directly to preschools and elementary schools throughout Orange County since 2001. Showtime Contemporary Ballet of Santa Ana is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization associated with the program that produces The Santa Ana Nutcracker, outreach classes, and other high-caliber performances. Showtime Contemporary Ballet of Santa Ana is described as a local nonprofit professional dance company associated with the organization.
The program lists several awards: BEST BALLET SCHOOL IN SANTA ANA 2025, BEST DANCE SCHOOL IN SANTA ANA 2022, and BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION IN LAKE FOREST 2015. Parent testimonials describe Sarah as an incredible teacher who really cares about the students, thank the program for taking care of their children, and note a child really loving the class even though she would normally be scared.
Last updated June 24, 2026.
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