Empire Dance Center

Empire Dance Center offers Dance With Me for 18 mos. to 2.5 yrs. It also offers Ballet & Tap for 2.5 to 3.5 yrs. and 3.5 to 5 yrs., Tot Hop for 3.5 to 5 yrs., and youth classes in ballet, ballet and tap, jazz and tap, ballet and lyrical or jazz and lyrical, and hip hop. The studio also offers Dance Classes from toddlers to young adults, Dance Company for ages 4 to 18, Summer Camps, and Kids Club & Parent’s Night Out for ages 3 to 8.

Programs

• Dance With Me — 18 mos. - 2.5 yrs.
• Ballet & Tap — 2.5 - 3.5 yrs. and 3.5 - 5 yrs. · Must be able to participate in class independently. Introduction to ballet and tap with beginning concepts, terminology, class etiquette, following directions, and waiting your turn.
• Tot Hop — 3.5 - 5 yrs. · Must be able to participate in class independently. Introduces beginning hip hop steps, coordination, musicality, balancing, jumping, and beginning tumbling concepts.
• Ballet — Youth Program · Beginning ballet focused on identifying muscle groups and helping posture, alignment, flexibility, strength and poise. Uses ballet barre and center exercises.
• Ballet & Tap — Youth Program · Combo class that teaches beginning concepts and terminology to provide a strong foundation.
• Jazz and Tap — Youth Program · Combo class introducing jazz and tap basics to build a strong foundation. Jazz includes styles from classical jazz to musical theater and upbeat styles; tap focuses on rhythms and musicality.
• Ballet and Lyrical or Jazz and Lyrical — Youth Program · Combo classes that pair ballet or jazz technique with lyrical dance. Lyrical is described as a fluid and expressive genre using ballet and jazz technique as a foundation.
• Hip Hop — Youth Program · Introduces hip hop and musicality.
• Dance Classes — From toddlers to young adults · Diverse curriculum that promotes technical dance skills and personal growth.
• Dance Company — Ages 4-18 · Provides additional opportunities for training, performing and competing.
• Summer Camps — Special programs offered in the summer; children do not have to be registered dance students to attend.
• Kids Club & Parent’s Night Out — Ages 3 - 8 years · Special events that include music, dancing, games, crafts, and friends.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–17 years old

About the provider

Empire Dance Center has over 20 years of experience in the Santa Clarita Valley. Its mission is to enrich the lives of children and their families by providing programs that educate, inspire and reflect a commitment to helping each student reach their potential. Company kids are featured performers in the studio’s two annual studio-wide recitals, and they also participate in community events and dance competitions during the dance season.

The studio offers a free trial class. For some classes, students must be able to participate independently. Attire and shoe requirements are listed for individual classes. The studios are available for rental during off hours.

What families say

“We are so happy to be part of the Empire Dance Center. It feels like a family. My daughter has received amazing training from caring instructors. She has received more than just a dance education. Confidence, self awareness, team building, setting goals, and she has so much fun!” — Kimberly Hull

Last updated October 30, 2026.