Whether you’re looking to take ballet classes in Irvine for yourself or for your child, our experienced and patient dance instructors will gracefully teach you from start to finish.
From discipline and fun, to hands to toes, DanceLova Dance Academy will properly prepare and guide you or your young novice dancer toward the perfection of one of the most beautiful, graceful and funnest of all dance forms. Founded by former Joffrey Ballet School faculty instructor Ivy Chen, you can rest assured that your child’s ballet education future in Irvine is in good, patient hands.

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Pre-Dance
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Monica Stephens
Schedule
Monday 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Saturday 9AM - 10AM
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Pre-Dance

Introduces Toddlers & Preschoolers to coordination, movement and right-brain stimulating activities.

For Ages: 2-4 years old
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Monica Stephens
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Pre-Ballet
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins
Schedule
Monday 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Thursday 5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Pre-Ballet

A preschooler’s first step into ballet education – Etiquette, Positions, Ballet Barre and Self-Awareness.

For Ages: 4-5 years old
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins
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Ballet Grade One
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Alina Bormotova Monica Stephens
Schedule
Monday 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Tuesday 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Thursday 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturday 10AM - 11AM
Sunday 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Ballet I

The Ballet Basics – Learn the fundamentals of Ballet training, and core skills.

For Ages: 6-8 years old
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Alina Bormotova Monica Stephens
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Ballet Grade Two
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Alina Bormotova Dance Teacher Joscelynn Barbee
Schedule
Monday 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Thursday 4:30PM - 5:30PM 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Friday 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Sunday 11AM - 12PM
Saturday 10AM - 11AM
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Ballet II

Ballet training with more complexity, work on adagio, turns, barre work and more.

For Ages: 9-10 years old
The Instructor
Mary Jordan Collins Alina Bormotova Dance Teacher Joscelynn Barbee
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Ballet Grade Three
The Instructor
Alina Bormotova Dance Teacher
Schedule
Monday 5PM - 6:30PM
Friday 5PM - 6:30PM
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Ballet III

Across-the-Floor, Center Work and Pointe Preparation – Improvement of balance, turns and transitions off the barre.

For Ages: 11-12 years old
The Instructor
Alina Bormotova Dance Teacher
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Character Dance
The Instructor
Schedule
Waiting List
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Character Dance

Dance Diversity, Deeper Understanding and Character Variations – Learn to build character.

Recommended for most Ballet learners
For Ages: 6-17 years old
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Adult Ballet Beginner
The Instructor
Alina Bormotova
Schedule
Monday 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Thursday 10AM - 11AM
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Adult Ballet Beginner

Ballet for Finesse, Fitness & Fun – Your graceful journey toward wellness, recreation, and self-achievement through adult ballet.

For Ages: 18 and up
The Instructor
Alina Bormotova
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