Black-led dance & ballet in LA County
Ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern and competitive dance for children and teens. Dance classes are an approved enrichment expense at every LA-serving homeschool charter.
6 programs · every Black-led label carries its evidence.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Mid-City, Los Angeles · ages 3-20
501(c)(3). Programs: Early Birds (3-7), Academy (8+), Red Birds (selected), Open Classes (9+), Sons of DADA boys scholarship (8-13), RISE Musical Theater (6-20). Pricing at debbieallendanceacademy.com/pricing. Housed at Rhimes Performing Arts Center.
Cost not listed
WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company
Long Beach · TK-adult (WeeBreakers TK-K; Beginners 5-12)
Approved vendor list on site also includes Cabrillo Point, Mission Vista, EPIC, Pacific Coast Academy; charter parents must obtain a PO first. 14-week sessions; #1 Yelp hip hop kids class Long Beach. Serves Long Beach/LA County/OC.
Cost not listed
COLLAB Dance Studio and Creative Space
Carson · unknown
750 sq ft second-floor studio hosting classes and events; kids class schedule not on site as of 2026-09-12; call to confirm youth offerings.
Cost not listed
Gravity Dance Company
Long Beach · preschool-teen
Dancers must take min. 4 classes/week incl. ballet (training-track studio). Tuition on site.; black_led basis is secondary (GBP self-label / social posts) - confirm with owner
Cost not listed
Lula Washington Dance Theatre (Dance School)
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · ages 3+
Long-running Black-founded school and professional company (est. 1980). Site lists Fall classes/registration but tuition not published online; call for schedule. Ranked #1 on Yelp African Dance Class near Leimert Park.
Cost not listed
Dancer 4 Life Dance Studio
Inglewood · ages 2-adult
Mon-Thu 5-8pm; Sat 10am-3pm. New season began Sept 7. Pricing not posted.
Cost not listed