Youth Dance Classes at Artesia Park with Linda Buell's Dance Workshop 

Register Online at: https://www.tinyurl.com/COAParks

Who is Linda Buell's Dance Workshop?

Linda Buell's Dance Workshop opened in 1969 with the mission to instruct dance in an educational and fun way! When the studio closed its brick and mortar location in 2020 due to the pandemic, Miss Devyn, Linda Buell's granddaughter, continued the legacy with starting dance classes at Artesia Park! We strive to provide a happy, healthy, and positive learning experience for our students. We give students personal attention in a positive atmosphere. After all, dance class is not just about learning dance steps. It helps our young students gain confidence in themselves! Our instructors are well qualified, knowledgeable, and sincerely enjoy teaching dance. Please come see for yourself. 

Children who are new to dance or have danced before are all welcome! We are currently offering classes in Pre-Ballet, Beginning Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Tap for ages 3-12. We are always looking to expand our program so if you're interested in a different style of dance or private classes please reach out to Miss Devyn at (562)-343-0791 or devynpatri2@gmail.com. 

Our current schedule for Fall Session August 31- October 18 (8 weeks) $100

Thursday Afternoon Classes

Hip-Hop Ages - 5-8 Thursdays 3:30-4:15pm

Beginning Ballet & Tap - Ages 5-8 Thursdays 4:15-5:00pm

Jazz - Ages 7-12 Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm

Pre-Ballet and Tap - Ages 3-6 Thursdays 5:45-6:30pm

NEW Thursday AM Classes- Parent & Child

Parent and Me Intro to Ballet-  Ages 20 months to 3 years Thursdays 9:00am-9:45am

Parent and Me Pre-Ballet and Tap Ages 3-6 Thursday 9:45am -10:30am

AM Classes require Parent involvement!

Students can always join a session late and the price will be adjusted with instructor approval. 

End of session performances TBD. Students meet at the Community Center at 5:30pm for a short rehearsal of the show order. There will be no regular class on performance day.

Link to register: https://www.tinyurl.com/COAParks 

What to expect in dance class?

Ballet and Hip-Hop: This class will start with a warm up & stretch with fun music and then move to the ballet barre where students will be introduced to basic ballet positions and technique. The second half of class we will switch styles to learn some fun hip-hop steps to fun music! Dance class helps students build confidence, express themselves, and practice following directions. At the end of the session we will perform a routine for the parents to show what we have learned!

Beginning Ballet: This class will start with a warm up & stretch with fun music and then move to the ballet barre where students will be introduced to basic ballet positions and technique. Dancers will learn traveling steps, followed by center floor combinations and a routine. Ballet is the foundation of all styles of dance and is important for young dancers to learn! Ballet class also helps students build confidence, express themselves, and practice following directions. At the end of the session we will perform a routine for the parents to show what we have learned!

Jazz and Lyrical: This fun and upbeat class will introduce young dancers to jazz and lyrical dance styles. In class we will do a warm up, work on basic technique, and learn fun combinations. We will contrast upbeat sassy jazz styles with soft and expressive lyrical and use both jazz and lyrical technique in a routine we will perform at the end of the session! This class will help students build confidence and express themselves through dance!

Pre-Ballet and Tap: In this class, young dancers will learn to use their imagination to leap over puddles and pointe their toes like princesses! We will learn ballet positions and technique in a fun way. Dancers will also dive into basic tap steps such as toe heel and shuffle step. At the end of the session we will perform a routine to show off what we have learned!

Intermediate Ballet: This class will start with a warm up & stretch with fun music and then move to the ballet barre where students will practice more advanced ballet positions and technique. Dancers will learn traveling steps, followed by center floor combinations and a routine. Ballet is the foundation of all styles of dance and is important for young dancers to learn! Ballet class also helps students build confidence, express themselves, and practice following directions. At the end of the session we will perform a routine for the parents to show what we have learned!

Please bring your child to the instructor at the door of the classroom and then pick them up 45 minutes later. To minimize distractions, parents need to wait outside the classroom. Little ones may have a parent stay for a few minutes on the first day of class, while they become familiar with the classroom and teacher. 

What should I wear to dance class?

For Pre-Ballet and Tap, Beginning Ballet, and Intermediate Ballet

Students will need a pair of ballet shoes and/or tap shoes. These can be purchased from Target or Discount Dance Supply with our code TP32238. They’ll need a leotard and tights or a camisole/t-shirt and leggings/shorts. No jeans or school clothes.

For Ballet and Hip-Hop

Students will need a pair of jazz or ballet shoes and clean tennis shoes/sneakers. These can be purchased from Target or Discount Dance Supply with our code TP32238. They’ll need comfortable clothes they can move in such as a camisole or t-shirt and leggings or shorts. No jeans or school clothes.

For Jazz and Lyrical

Students will need a pair of ballet shoes or jazz shoes. These can be purchased from Target or Discount Dance Supply with our code TP32238. They’ll need a leotard and tights or a camisole/t-shirt and leggings/shorts. No jeans or school clothes.

Keep up with class updates on the Artesia Park Instagram! @officialcityofartesia

Meet your teachers!

Miss Devyn

Miss Devyn is a third generation dance teacher! That's right, her mom and grandma are dance teachers too! Miss Devyn started dancing at age 2 and grew up dancing at her family's dance school. Miss Devyn has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, and Tiny Tots. In high school, Miss Devyn was a part of her school's show choir and went on to become a dance captain and led her choir to win nationals in 2019. After high school, Miss Devyn attended college at the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts where she took classes in singing, dancing, acting, child development, and hands-on teaching workshops. She graduated from Orange Coast College in 2022 with her Associate Degree as a Travel Specialist and hopes to work as a remote travel agent while continuing to teach dance. Miss Devyn loves sharing the gift of dance with children, watching them grow and helping them develop confidence through dance brings her so much joy! She can't wait to meet you!

Miss Marycarmen

Miss MaryCarmen has been teaching for 10 years. She has been trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, and Acrobatics. Her favorite style to teach is contemporary because it can be a very emotional dance, at times. She enjoys helping her students grow in their technique and confidence. She finds it most rewarding to watch her students achieve new skills and see them grow into the dancers they are today. She has performed and choreographed for many Dance Concerts at Long Beach City College. Miss MaryCarmen has her AA in Dance and has received her BA in Anthropology from CSULB.