Ohana Dance of Manhattan Beach

Ohana Dance of Manhattan Beach is a dance studio in Manhattan Beach, CA, located at 2772 Artesia Blvd UNIT 107. It offers dance classes for children and adults, including hip hop, ballet, and traditional hula. The studio provides training through three distinct paths: a ballet conservatory route for those aiming to dance with a ballet company, a competition team for the commercial dance industry, and a recreational class program for physical and creative growth. Classes are available in-person and online, taught by industry professionals such as competitive B-boys, a former Principal Ballerina from the Royal Swedish Ballet, and an Award-Winning Professional Hula Dancer.

The studio’s team includes Founder and Co-Director Krista Kupau, who trained under Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, and Jack Virga-Hall, who began training in martial arts and musical theater. Instructors also include Amie Lee Kilgore, who trained with Mary-Beth Cabana; LA native Angelica Keamy, who began dancing at age two; Frankie “Flave” Nunez, who started at age thirteen; and nationally awarded choreographer Halie Donabedian. Justin discovered his passion for dance in 2007, while Kateryna and her husband Sasha moved to the USA in 2016 to compete in NDCA and USA Dance. Khilea Jessup has over 20 years of professional experience, and Mia Hjelte attended the Royal Swedish Ballet School from age ten. Patrick Cook has danced for various artists in Los Angeles, and Oleksandr Sasha Kamniev is a professional Latin Ballroom dancer and partner to Anna Trebunskaya on Dancing with the Stars. Zoe Rossi has trained competitively since age three, including at Molly Long’s Project 21.

Programming is organized by age group. Pre-School students ages 3-6 take Pre-Ballet, Primary Ballet, Hip Hop, and Hula. Minis ages 6-9 study Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Hula, Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Modern, and Stretch & Strength. Juniors ages 10-12 learn Acro, Ballet, Boys Ballet, Breakdance, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Hula, Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Modern, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, and Stretch & Strength. Teens and Seniors ages 13-19 take Acro, Ballet, Boys Ballet, Breakdance, Contemporary, Conservatory Ballet, Hip Hop, Hula, Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Modern, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, and Stretch & Strength. The studio values courage, honesty, thoughtfulness, and inclusivity, aiming to empower dancers to express their authentic selves.

Ohana Dance of Manhattan Beach holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews. The studio’s diverse roster of professional instructors and comprehensive curriculum supports dancers of all levels in the Manhattan Beach community.

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