Bay Area Dance School

"My daughter started here when she was 3.5 and is still dancing here now on the Acuity Team. She has been competing in dance competitions and winning awards. All the instructors are very professional and great. They also bring in guest instructors to help broaden their experience and knowledge. The building recently burned down but is being reborn in February at Rancho Shopping Center. My daughter is looking forward to many more years of dancing in the new space."

"My 3yo daughter loves her ballet class. The classes are small and they are great about understanding kids sometimes get sick, so they welcome make-ups. We've tried other dance schools before and my daughter has chosen this one because of the teacher relationship she has built with teacher Leyla. I like how the class has both tap and ballet. Masks are still required and the viewing room is closed but hopefully this will change when things get back to normal. The teacher has allowed us to watch the practice once she knows the children are independent and not distracted by the parents presents, which is good for them in building confidence and self reliance."

"My daughter attended their summer camps before her junior and senior years in high school, then attended their Contemporary and Ballet classes her senior year in high school. Her technique and overall skills improved leaps and bounds (literally)! Miss Leyla was also an invaluable resource in regards to counseling my daughter (along with my wife and myself) on college dance major programs, advising her on college dance major auditions and really helping her succeed!"

"Love Leyla! My daughter has been with Leyla this academic year. She's learned to enjoy ballet and looks forward to her classes. We've been to other schools and the teachers don't come close to Leyla's passion in engaging and caring for their students."

"I danced with Leyla for over ten years, and have gone on to study dance in college. Without my training from her, I would not have been able to achieve my goals, both artistically and academically. Leyla creates smart, beautiful dancers who care about more than just what happens onstage. Starting from a young age, the process of learning is taught to be as important as the product, and the results are apparent. She is great with little kids and teenagers alike and is passionate about her work. The other teachers who work there are professional dancers who have extensive and diverse backgrounds, making each class challenging and interesting. I highly recommend Bay Area Dance School!"