Ohana Dance is a dance studio in Redondo Beach, California, offering classes for children and adults across a range of styles including ballet, hip hop, breakdance, hula, jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballroom. The studio serves dancers of all levels, from recreational participants to those pursuing competitive or conservatory paths. Instruction is provided by industry professionals with diverse backgrounds, including a Principal Ballerina from the Royal Swedish Ballet, an Award-Winning Hula Dancer, and choreographers and judges with experience in commercial dance. Ohana Dance emphasizes courage, honesty, thoughtfulness, and inclusivity in its teaching approach. The studio is located in the heart of South Bay Los Angeles and maintains a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews.
The studio was founded by Krista Kupau, a hula dancer trained under the legacy of Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, and co-directed by Jack Virga-Hall, who began his artistic journey in martial arts and musical theater. Instructors include Amie Kilgore, specializing in ballet, jazz, and tap; Angelica Keamy, a native of Los Angeles with expertise in hip hop; Frankie “Flave” Nunez, a breakdancer with roots in East Los Angeles; Halie Donabedian, a nationally awarded dancer and choreographer; Justin Uesugi, a South Bay native with a background in hip hop; and Kateryna Kamnieva, a ballroom dancer from Ukraine. Each instructor is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where dancers develop both technical skill and personal confidence.
Ohana Dance is located on Artesia Boulevard, within a commercial complex near several notable landmarks. The studio sits just a short distance from the Box Brothers post office, about 0.1 miles from Inglewood Avenue, and within a 0.3-mile radius of the Wonder of Dinosaurs museum and Clinic Care by Kaiser Permanente. It is also near Redondo Beach Boulevard.
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Ohana Dance fosters a community where dancers grow not only in technique but in self-expression and connection, making it a central part of life for many families in Redondo Beach.