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About Us

Established in 1984 by Karen Willes, Carousel Dance Studio is located in the West San Fernando Valley. The West Valley school is dedicated to excellence in dance training; our critically acclaimed staff consists of professional working dancers/choreographers and Carousel alumni. 


We offer a variety of styles and classes for children ages 3 and up, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, and more. For adults, we offer Beginning Hip Hop. We also host a special needs dance class on Saturday mornings in collaboration with the Ishan Foundation. 


Our aim is to provide a well rounded education in all areas of dance with an emphasis on a strong ballet foundation.

Performances in which all students may participate are presented in the Spring.

Why Choose Carousel Dance Studio?

Experienced Instructors

Performance Opportunities

Experienced Instructors

Our instructors have years of experience in dance and teaching, and many of them are also professional dancers. They are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

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Small Class Sizes

Performance Opportunities

Experienced Instructors

We keep our class sizes small to ensure that each student receives individual attention and personalized feedback. This allows for a more effective and enjoyable learning experience.

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Performance Opportunities

Performance Opportunities

Performance Opportunities

We offer multiple performance opportunities throughout the year, including our annual recital. These events give students the chance to showcase their skills and gain confidence on stage.

Upcoming Performances

Ballet for All

Excellent Ballet training for ages 3 and up!

Our aim is to provide a well rounded education in all areas of dance, with an emphasis on a strong Ballet foundation. 

Building grace, confidence, and creativity one plie at a time.

Studio Rentals, Private Lessons

We have 3 Studios available to rent by the hour. 

$50 for Studio A & C. $65 for Studio B. 

1 on 1 Private lessons available per request.

Teacher Training Program

We have a unique Teacher Training Program which

 allows students at the Ballet 3 level and above to learn special teaching skills and work as class assistants.

New Unique Classes

Introducing some of our new classes: On-Camera, Conditioning, Beg/Int/Adv Acro, Hip Hop w/ Jai, Adult Hip Hop, and more!

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I-Dance

I-Dance is a no-cost Multi-style dance program for Children and Young adults with special needs.  Accepting Volunteers ages 13 and up.

No dance Experience Required!

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