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Premier Dance School in Chula Vista
At Inspire School of Ballet, our mission is to empower students to achieve their full potential on and off stage through the transformative power of dance. Established in a nurturing Eastlake neighborhood studio, we cultivate discipline, creativity, and artistry in students aged 18 months to adult. Our boutique approach ensures personalized attention through small class sizes, fostering growth in technical skill, confidence, and leadership. Our Academy program alumni have gained acceptance into prestigious institutions like the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theater, demonstrating our commitment to excellence.We prioritize building well-rounded individuals who carry their values into the community, evidenced by our two annual full-length productions that showcase students' development. With over a decade of experience, our team creates a family-like atmosphere where children thrive artistically while developing lifelong skills applicable across academic and personal pursuits.
Services
Ballet Program
Musical Theater Program
Contemporary Program
Jazz/Tap Program
Flexibility Program
Adult Ballet
Mini Musicians
Performance Company
Girl Scout Classes
Summer Intensive Preparation
Highlights and features
- We provide small class sizes ensuring personalized attention for every student
- Our Academy program prepares dancers for prestigious trainee programs like ABT and Joffrey Ballet
- Ms. Felicia offers 12+ years of experience teaching diverse age groups with patience and creativity
- We produce two full-length ballet productions annually for performance development
- Military families receive inclusive community-building dance education
What people say
Exceptional dance instruction
Nurturing environment
Student confidence growth
Excellent teacher
Family-like atmosphere
Services
Ballet Program
Our classical ballet program develops technical excellence through disciplined instruction. Students master foundational techniques transferable to all dance forms while gaining grace, coordination, and artistic expression. Classes emphasize proper form and progression through established levels.
Musical Theater Program
Combining dance with theatrical storytelling, this program teaches stage presence and character development. Students participate in full-scale productions while building versatility across jazz, tap, and contemporary techniques through professional-grade performances.
Academy Program
Designed for serious dancers, our Academy prepares students for professional opportunities. With rigorous curriculum including multiple weekly classes, participants develop strength, artistry and discipline demonstrated by alumni accepted at major national training programs.
Twirl Program
Creative movement classes for 18-month to 7-year-olds introduce dance fundamentals through imaginative play. Instructors use age-appropriate methods to develop coordination, musicality, and basic ballet terminology in a joyful learning environment.
Performance Company
Selected students gain performance experience in two annual productions including The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland. Participants develop stagecraft skills through rehearsals and professional-quality performances with both lead and ensemble roles.
People
Ms. Felicia
Lead Instructor
Certified ballet instructor with 12+ years experience teaching diverse age groups. Specializes in creating positive learning environments that develop technical skill and artistic confidence. Recognized for personalized teaching approach adapting to individual learning styles.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We specialize in classical ballet with programs in contemporary, jazz, tap, and musical theater. Our curriculum develops versatile dancers while maintaining strong ballet foundations.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes! We provide complimentary trial classes for all age groups to experience our teaching approach before enrolling.
How do performances work?
We present two full-length productions annually. Students participate in rehearsals leading to professionally staged performances like The Nutcracker and Mary Poppins Jr.
Are there parent observation opportunities?
Parents enjoy special viewing days and can schedule progress discussions with instructors to track their child's development throughout the season.
Do you accept adult students?
Our Adult Ballet program welcomes beginners and returning dancers aged 18+. Classes focus on technique improvement and fitness in a supportive environment with experienced instructors.
What about Girl Scout programs?
We partner with Girl Scouts of America to provide dance badge workshops and discounted performance tickets with special backstage experiences and meet-the-cast opportunities.
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Reviews (6)
Jerrica Owen
Jan 21, 2022
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I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for making my daughter's first experience with musical theater a success. She attended the audition work shop last night and hasn't stopped glowing, dancing, and singing since. No matter the outcome of this audition, the experience after just one session has been so amazing. Mr. Michaels energy was infectious and even after teaching the same workshop for 3 hours - he had just as much energy at the end of the night as I am sure he did earlier! WOW! We are so thankful for everything you do and are really looking forward to being involved!!
Ren Quitasol
Sep 25, 2021
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My daughter loves attending ballet class at Inspire School of Ballet. She loves the friendly teachers and we love the kind, professional, and very helpful staff. They communicate with us often and respond quickly to any of our questions. Inspire also offers many extra activities to keep our kids dancing and having fun. We love their performances/shows. Their productions are beautifully put together. You enjoy more than just watching your performer on stage. You can actually enjoy the entire show because of how seamless the production is put together.
Vhie Handog
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
ISB is a great ballet school for everyone. My daughter loves all the teachers especially Ms Felicia. The work ethics and the services they provide are beyond my expectations.
ISB is a great ballet school for everyone. My daughter loves all the teachers especially Ms Felicia. The work ethics and the services they provide are beyond my expectations.
Mariah Chavez
Aug 18, 2021
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My daughter has been dancing at inspire for the past 5 years. I have watched her grow into an amazing ballerina under the guidance of the instructors at Inspire. I truly cannot thank Ms. Felicia enough for always pushing my daughter to be her best, in a loving, constructive way. My daughter always looks forward to her classes with Ms. Felicia. Inspire has been a home for my daughter, Im very grateful to have this ballet studio in her life.
Arianna Muennich
Feb 26, 2021
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I came to Inspire in my high school years with training already under my belt, and I felt the classes were a good challenge to push me to become a better dancer. All of the teachers created a warm and welcoming environment and I really appreciated the 1 on 1 feedback during my classes. My younger sibling continues to attend class here and she loves all of the teachers and friends she has made. The dance community here is really like a family. They have given great opportunities when it comes to innovative camps, performances, and master classes. Inspire will always be a big part of my life and
Kimberly Somera
Jan 28, 2021
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We love Ms Felicia and all of her staff at Inspire Ballet! They genuinely care about our little dancers and it shows by the way they teach their classes and even by the thorough communication that they provide to us parents. My daughter has been taking ballet classes here since she was 3yrs old (she is now 5 1/2) and she absolutely loves it! She has continued to progress thanks to the amazing teachers and it has been such a joy to watch! The first recital that we participated in blew me away by the sheer production value of it all. You can tell that Ms Felicia and her staff take great pride in
