Business Details
38 Years
experience
Learn To Dance with OC's Premier Studio
DanScene Dance Studio, founded in 1988, has established itself as Orange County's premier destination for dance education. Our founder, Martin Parker, brings decades of expertise as a World Swing Dance Hall of Fame inductee and multi-award-winning instructor in West Coast Swing, Hustle, and Ballroom disciplines. We offer comprehensive instruction for social dancers, competitive athletes, and wedding couples across 4200 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities featuring dual dance floors. Our curriculum spans beginner to advanced levels, encompassing American Ballroom, Latin styles, Salsa, Country Two Step, and Night Club 2 Step. With flexible scheduling including daily group classes and private lessons, we cater to diverse skill levels and interests.Our weekly dance parties and special events foster vibrant community engagement while maintaining rigorous technical training standards. The studio's 35+ year legacy combines Parker's championship experience with accessible, student-centered instruction. Our teaching methodology integrates Parker's adjudication expertise from competitions like the US Open Swing Dance Championships. We maintain partnerships with local venues for social dance events and offer studio rentals for private practice or instructional sessions. Continuous curriculum development ensures our students receive up-to-date instruction in evolving dance techniques and competition requirements.
Services
West Coast Swing
Ballroom Dancing
Latin Dance
Wedding Dance
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Dance Parties
Competition Training
Studio Rental
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of championship-level dance instruction expertise
- Our founder is a World Swing Dance Hall of Fame inductee
- 4200 sq ft facility features dual dance floors and modern amenities
- Private lessons available daily with championship-winning instructors
- Specialized curriculum for social, wedding, and competitive dancers
What people say
Expert instruction
Spacious facility
Championship experience
Weekly dance events
Flexible scheduling
Services
West Coast Swing
Our West Coast Swing instruction follows the authentic style developed in California dance halls. Students learn fundamental patterns, musicality, and partner connection through progressive levels from beginner basics to competition preparation. The curriculum emphasizes Parker's championship-winning techniques that have produced multiple title holders. Classes incorporate both solo and partnered exercises to develop versatility.
Ballroom Dancing
Featured Ballroom instruction covers American and International styles including Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, and more. Classes focus on proper posture, footwork, and styling while maintaining traditional techniques. The program prepares students for both social dancing and competitive environments using Parker's adjudication experience from major competitions like the US Open.
Latin Dance
Latin dance curriculum includes Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Mambo instruction. Students develop rhythm, hip movement, and partner coordination through structured drills and social dancing. The program emphasizes cultural authenticity while adapting to modern social dance contexts across Orange County's diverse community.
Private Lessons
Customized private instruction available daily with championship-winning instructors. Sessions focus on personalized technique refinement, competition preparation, or specific event training like wedding dances. Private lessons allow 45-minute sessions with option for single or group practice sessions in our dual-floor facility.
Dance Parties
Weekly social dance events include Swing Break Fridays, SHaC ll parties, and special weekend events. These gatherings provide practical application of learned techniques while building dance community connections. Events feature themed nights and instructor-led practice sessions within our 4200 sq ft facility.
People
Martin Parker
Founder & Lead Instructor
World Swing Dance Hall of Fame inductee with 40+ years teaching experience, three-time California Swing Dance Hall of Fame member, and owner of DanScene since 1988.
Michele Adams
Instructor
Experienced dance instructor specializing in Ballroom and West Coast Swing techniques, teaching group classes and private lessons at DanScene since 2015.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Country Two Step, and Night Club 2 Step.
Are beginners welcome?
Yes! Our curriculum caters to all skill levels from complete beginners to competitive dancers.
Do you offer private lessons?
Private instruction available daily with championship-winning instructors for personalized technique development.
Are there social dance events?
Weekly dance parties including Swing Break Fridays and special weekend events like SHaC ll.
What payment options exist?
We offer punch cards for group lessons and various discounted packages for committed students.
Reviews (4)
T. Mackowicz
Sep 30, 2019
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Heather is an excellent trainer , highly recommended. You need to come on regular basis to stay in touch with salsa
Bruce Simmons
Sep 15, 2019
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My wife and I took dance lessons with Michele over the summer for our August wedding. She was awesome to work with - reliable, relaxed, and knowledgeable. Our first dance turned out great, and we have some new moves that we can bust out at future parties when needed. Highly recommended!
Rouhina Mehregan RoOHOohoO
Jun 02, 2018
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Martin is a great guy and an amazing instructor! He is the owner of this business so he works really hard to keep things changing and help his students learn. Love his studio!
Timo Kissing
Jul 18, 2016
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My wife and I took lessons here to prepare for our wedding. I am not a good dancer and did not previously enjoy dancing much, but Martin Parker was always patient and helped me enjoy my time there.
