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Kick It Up Dance Studio | Long Beach dance classes

Long Beach's family dance studio

Find your rhythm. Own your moment.

Dance with confidence, make lifelong friends and grow with a team that feels like home.

3–18

Ages welcomed

20+

Years of experience

5.0

Loved by families

1,500+

Active members

Certified & trusted

Recognized by leading dance education and youth-safety organizations.

Youth Protection Advocates in Dance certified
More Than Just Great Dancing affiliated studio
Safer Studio guidelines
STAR Leader affiliated member

Classes for every dancer

Find a Class That Moves You

Explore dance classes for children, teens and adults—from first steps to advanced training.

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Also offering Bellydance, Country Line Dance, Ballet Barre Workout, Aqua Aerobics and more.

Why Kick It Up

Why Families Choose
Kick It Up

More than just dance classes, Kick It Up gives children, teens, and adults a welcoming place to build confidence, develop their skills, and feel part of a community.

20+ Years of Experience

Serving Long Beach since 2004, Kick It Up brings decades of experience helping dancers learn, grow, and thrive.

Confidence-Building Classes

Our classes help dancers build confidence, creativity, discipline, and a lasting love of movement.

Programs for Ages 3+

Children, teens, and adults can find classes designed for different interests, goals, and experience levels.

A Safety-Focused Studio

Our teachers are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified, supported by Safer Studio and YPAD standards.

Recreational & Competitive Paths

Whether dancing for fun or pursuing the competitive stage, students can choose a path that fits their goals.

Multiple Styles, One Community

From ballet and tap to hip hop, contemporary, acro, and more, dancers can explore a wide range of styles in one welcoming studio.

Your next chapter

Choose your
path.

Recreational Program
Kick It Up

Recreational Program

Learn dance for fun, confidence and the joy of moving together.

  • Various dance styles
  • Performance options available
  • Programs for different ages and experience levels
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Competitive Program
Kick It Up

Competitive Program

A focused team experience for dancers ready to grow, perform, and compete.

  • Multi-level team options
  • Multiple genre options
  • Four regional competitions annually
  • One national competition annually
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Private Lessons
Kick It Up

Private Lessons

Personalized instruction for dancers who want focused support and individual attention.

  • Personalized instruction
  • Expert instructors
  • All ages and styles welcome
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Your first visit

What to Expect
From Your Trial

Starting something new should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Here's what your first Kick It Up experience looks like.

STEP 01

Choose the Right Class

Explore classes by age, style, interests, and experience level to find an option that feels right for you or your dancer.

STEP 02

Experience the Studio

Meet the KIU team, join a welcoming class, and experience our teaching style and studio community firsthand.

STEP 03

See If It’s the Right Fit

After the trial, decide whether the class and program feel right before taking the next step.

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AGES 3+

Children, teens & adults welcome

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What Families
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Our studio

More Than a Studio.
A Place to Belong.

For more than 20 years, Kick It Up has brought dancers of all ages together through movement, creativity and community in Long Beach.

ABOUT KICK IT UP
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Dancers practicing together
Kick It Up studio community

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Come Dance With Us in Long Beach

Ready to find your class? Visit Kick It Up in Long Beach or contact our team for help choosing the right program.

Kick It Up Dance Studio

8129 E. Wardlow Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808

Mon–Fri: 3:30 PM–8:30 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our studio and programs

Your first step starts here

Ready to Kick It Up?

Join our welcoming community and discover the confidence, creativity and joy that comes from dance.

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