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Readers' Choice: Nominate the Best Dance Studio in Agoura Hills

Let us know which is the best place to pirouette in Agoura Hills so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

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Where can you find the best dance studio in Agoura Hills?

Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who dances to nominate the best studio in Agoura Hills.

We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now.

All you need to do to nominate a business is go to Readers’ Choice and add it in the comments below.*

If you already see the place you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it.

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Nominations are now closed. Voting will begin on July 23.

Heather Ladin June 20, 2012 at 01:53 pm
Wild Card Dance Company (WCDC) is the best dance studio in Agoura Hills. With a high quality of education for all it's students. It is amazing to see the level of professionals that are here to teach and yet it becomes a family from the moment you enter. A combination that is very rare to find. It is a wonderful environment for all ages and all styles of dance. Thank you to the owners (Dan and Heather) for giving us such a great studio to be a pert of.
Diane G. June 20, 2012 at 08:10 pm
Our daughter dances at Wild Card & we have been awed by the dramatic improvements in her dance technique and her confidence. It's not just the teachers' excellence (though they are exceptional!) or the in-house dance conventions or the unique & fun summer camps; it's that the people who work for & with Wild Card are individuals we'd *want* to spend time with our child -even if she wasn't learning how to dance.
Vanessa McCoy Ryden June 21, 2012 at 09:43 am
WE LOVE WILD CARD! Like Julie, we have a son who has grown in so many ways thanks to the great people at this studio. Dan B. teacher extraordinaire and co-owner was the first and only teacher/coach to ever make movement fun for my son. His confidence in himself has skyrocketed and for a middle-schooler that's a pretty amazing feat.
Rebecca Hirsch June 21, 2012 at 06:35 pm
I have been a teacher for Wild Card Dance for two years and have four children enrolled in their program. I would not be teaching there if I didn't think that they have managed to create the near impossible-- great training, great role models, GREAT community! Heather and Dan have a special ability to make good technique fun, and to teach the kids all of the benefits of dance training: discipline, hard work, good exercise, and good friendships. I heartily recommend the studio to everyone and anyone! It's also one of the only studios that has a strong program in hip hop, break, jazz, ballet-- all the disciplines-- for BOYS!!!
Carly Melber June 26, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Agoura Hills Dance is by far the best dance studio in Agoura Hills. Every teacher is so dedicated to the students and every student loves to be there. The atmosphere is welcoming to kids of all ages and levels. Personally, I have grown up at the studio and it has become my home. Agoura Hills Dance is a safe place for anyone to grow up and learn to dance. I don't know where I would be without the studio in my life and it has truly made me the person I am today. Agoura Hills Dance does a recital at the end of June at the Civics Arts Plaza as well as an original ballet, "Alice and Wonderland." Both shows are remarkable and improve each year with ease. Additionally, Agoura Hills Dance has an award winning competition team that partakes in competitions 3 to 4 times a year as well as nationals. At AHD, I have been able to train in all styles of dance such as Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Pointe. I know all the training provided at the studio prepared me to attend San Diego State University as a dance major in the fall. AHD is a comfortable place for aspiring dancers as well as kids looking for some exercise and a good time. Stop by! I promise you'll love it!
Grace Higgins June 26, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center is without a doubt the best dance studio in Agoura Hills! I have been dancing at AHD for 8 years now and I've loved every minute of it. I have been able to grow and improve so much since I have been dancing there. The teachers are caring role models and mentors to each student. The studio is unique in that it caters to each student and their ability level. This year I was fortunate enough to be part of the competition team at AHD. The team has become my second family and I've never felt so close to such a great group of girls. We all push each other to work harder and go beyond our limits while having the time of our lives doing what we love. I'm so glad to have had the great opportunity of dancing here. As I go off to college and move onto the next chapter in my life, I'll never forget the impact that the studio has made on me. Although I'll be off in college, I will still come back and take classes all the time. I can't imagine going to any other studio. Agoura Hills Dance is the best there is! Come stop by and get inspired!
Alexia Liavas June 27, 2012 at 02:17 am
Agoura Hills Dance is a wonderful studio for children, teens and adults! So many styles are offered, and they are all taught by very experienced and caring teachers. This is a great studio with traditional values and a family atmosphere. I am proud to be a teacher at this studio, and to be able to make an impact on the kids lives that I teach!
Rachel Spada Doty June 27, 2012 at 03:58 am
Agoura Hills Dance is by far the best dance studio in Agoura Hills. I am a dance teacher there and we are a professional organization that encourages the love for dance as a hobby, or the seriousness of the art by providing well rounded teachers, classes and discipline. We have a competition team, perform a ballet once a year and our recital is held at the Civic Arts Center. As a teacher, I see students grow, and thrive in our presence and I know it's because all the staff do their absolute best to teach from the heart and give corrections with compassion. Our students, whatever they want to do in life, walk out our door confident and a with a better understanding the art of dance. I have been teaching there for 7 years and just as Agoura Hills Dance has been a proud member of the community, I am a proud member of Agoura Hills Dance family.
Michelle Bradway June 27, 2012 at 01:50 pm
My children have attended dance classes at AHD since the day they started walking!! They absolutely love it! Their teachers are wonderfully kind and attentive - encouraging them and helping them to grow. The level of professionalism and knowledge amongst the teachers is extremely high, the children learn something new every day. They have learnt poise, balance and a very keen sense of musicality - their core strength is second to none, And their confidence has blossomed! I could not recommend AHD more, wonderful school with an impeccable reputation with wonderful, dedicated teachers in every dance genrer. Agoura hill dance definately gets our vote!
Goldie Kline June 29, 2012 at 01:00 am
I love Wild Card Dance Company! It has been my family for 3 years, and I simply love the teachers, dances, dancers, and everything else about Wild Card! Not only does Wild Card do recitals, but company dancers attend competitions every year! We have been to Las Vegas and Long Beach and so much more. One of our owner's old students recently won America's Best Dance Crew, and another is currently in the famous crew, the Jabawokeez! There is only one Wild Card, and I am very happy to call them my family! (:
Forest June 29, 2012 at 06:18 pm
Agoura hills dance is the best studio in Agoura! I have been teaching there for the past 11 years and have had the privilege of seeing dancers grow up through dance at the studio. All the instructors have such a passion for passing on their love of dance to their students. Whether the dancer is there to dance competitively or for a hobby we all love inspiring people to dance. I'm also currently a choreographer for Disney, and keeping my classes at AHD has always been extremely important for me, as well
As the other teachers who continue their professional dance/choreography careers. Agoura Hills Dance has everything a great studio aspires to have, plus they have passion, heart, and soul too. It is an honor to be associated with the BEST dance studio in Agoura Hills!!!!
Rose Hamermesh June 29, 2012 at 08:11 pm
Agoura Hills Dance is by far the best studio in Agoura Hills! My daughter has been dancing there since she was 4 years old. For the past seven years she has been given instruction in all areas of dance by the best teachers. The teachers at AHD are by far the most experienced, loving and wonderful instructors. My daughter not only has become a fabulous dancer, but her self-esteem has grown as well. She is on the competition team at AHD and has a family there at the studio that is second to none. All of the teachers, staff and other dancers are wonderfull, friendly and welcoming. This is a great studio to be a part of!!!
Hannah July 1, 2012 at 08:44 pm
I love Agoura Hills dance it is definitely the best studio in Agoura Hills!!! The teachers are AMAZING and the class are fun and challenging! I am on the competition team at AHD and I LOVE it. The girls and boys at out studio are sooo nice and I love being apart of the great environment of the studio!!!
Charlie M July 1, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Simply put, Agoura Hills Dance made me who I am today. After dancing for 6+ years there as a pre-teen/teen I learned not only about myself but discipline and perseverance. The teachers I had encouraged me to grow into the person I am today. Its a great place with a loving and caring environment.
L Robinson July 1, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Agoura Hills Dance Studio is the best studio in Agoura Hills! They offer classes for tots to seniors, from hip-hop to ballet and everything in between and will create new classes if the interest is there. They have been used many times by Dancing with the Stars dance teams for rehearsals and both Damien Whitewood and Peta teach there when schedules permit. The studio is top of the line and all the teachers are professionals who strive to share their love of dance with all students whether beginning or advanced. Everyone is treated with love and respect and encouraged to do their best. This studio is by far the best in Agoura Hills if not all of southern CA.
Julia Holland July 2, 2012 at 12:20 pm
I love Betsy Melber and her fabulous Agoura Hills Dance Studio! I was preparing for a long run in a big musical theater production and Betsy whipped me into shape with her tap dance classes and private lessons. I couldn't have done it without her.
kirby hanson July 2, 2012 at 01:09 pm
It's s'wonderful, s'marvelous - those words only come close to describing what an utter joy Agoura Hills Dance Studio is, swirled into shape by Betsy Melber. It makes dancing just what it is - complete fun beyond belief. Huge smiles plastered all over the kids' faces tell the true story as they dash from studio to studio, switching from tunic to tap shoes and loving every single minute. And even old broads like me find a very special, unique level of professionalism coupled with dancing euphoria. Truly, in all my years of trucking in and out of dance studios, I've never found one this superb. It's a jewel. And Betsy Melber shines the brightest!
Laurie Johnson July 2, 2012 at 06:15 pm
I have visited Agoura Hills Dance Studio on several occasions. I'm always impressed with the great quality teaching that takes place there. They train great tappers. Kudos to Betsy Melber.
P Culpepper July 2, 2012 at 09:13 pm
Agoura Hills Dance Studio is the greatest. There is a happy, positive and up-lifting atmosphere that radiates throughout the studio. When she starts her ballet lesson, my gangly nine-year-old granddaughter immediately is transformed into a mature, self-assured young lady. She is learning patience, confidence and professionalism from her instructor who lovingly encourage and challenge her to dance with all her heart. Thanks to Betsy and the folks at the best dance studio in the area..... the Agoura Hills Dance Studio.
Joanne Kiser July 6, 2012 at 01:52 am
Betsy Melber and Agoura Hills Dance Studio is the best! They perform top notch shows and you can see the quality of teaching in the students performances. My husband and I also took some ballroom dance and she had instructors from DWTS!! A really professional studio and Betsy is such a sweetheart.
Tracy Gilchrist July 6, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Agoura Hills Dance is by far the best dance studio in the entire west and conejo valley!! If you are looking for a studio that will help your child blossom - this is it!! The teachers are remarkable! Not only do they teach with loving care but they also take time to get to know their students beyond dance. Helping a child to understand their fears and how to conquer them is a key element to any teaching environment...also learning how to help each person as an individual. If you are a beginner or an experience dancer, Agoura Hills Dance will help you to achieve your goals both as a dancer and as a well-rounded individual.
Vicki M July 7, 2012 at 01:08 pm
Agoura Hills Dance has been our family's second home for over 12 years. My older daughter started ballet there at the age of 6. She grew into an amazing tapper and hip hop dancer over the years. Competing and performing all these years. She is now in college and still helps out back stage for all the year end shows. Her little sister followed in her footsteps and is competing herself. The teachers and instructors at AHD are some of the most talented individuals I have met. The dedication, love and support that is at AHD is the reason we can call it our second home. Both of my girls have the "tap gene" and there is no one in at least a 300 mile radius that can teach tap better than Betsy Melber. My girls have been taught the discipline it takes to become a serious dancer. They have learned how to step up to the plate and take on anything.
Thank you Betsy and AHD for bringing the dance world into our lives.
Patsy Frost July 9, 2012 at 03:58 am
Wild Card Dance Co. is THE BEST! For all the reasons listed before. Happy kids, great professional teachers, fantastic community!
marcie July 9, 2012 at 11:09 am
Agoura Hills Dance has enriched the lives of my children. They love it there and while they have had the opportunity to go elsewhere, Betsy and her staff are so encouraging and run such a great program that they would never think of going anywhere else. Once you see the amazing performances and watch the dancers grow through the years, you wouldn't want your kids to go anywhere else either!
Jen K July 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Agoura Hills Dance is the best in Agoura Hills! All 3 of my kids take dance there and have grown sooo much. Not only from the regular classes but the workshops offered are also top notch and create diverse training for your dancer. It is very much a family atmosphere and the best place to take dance in Agoura Hills!
Megan Wabby July 9, 2012 at 02:02 pm
Agoura Hills Dance has been my second home for many years. I grew up dancing at the studio and being part of their competition team. After graduating from college I returned and began teaching and I love being a part of this studio. We offer classes for dancers of all ages and levels in every style. Our teachers truly love what they do, and share their love and passion for dance in every class. It is extremely rewarding to see what the students accomplish every year. Not only do they grow as dancers, but as sweet, caring people as well. Whether you want to dance for fun, or aspire to be a professional dancer, there is a class here for you. It is a friendly and loving atmosphere and everyone at the studio is part of our family. Agoura Hills Dance is the best dance studio and I am so lucky to be a part of it!
Chaz M July 9, 2012 at 03:04 pm
Just wanted to give a word of utmost praise, and happy 15-year anniversary to Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center, and its owner Betsy Melber. I have first hand knowledge of this studio as both my son and daughter attended and both have had extremely positive experiences. In fact my daughter not only takes class but she has become a instructor/choreographer, It has taught the kids many things that will continue to be helpful skills through-out life, some of them being, self respect, respect for others, how to be a team player, feeling comfortable in front of a large audience, organization, how to deal with completing a task under pressure (quick change), Betsy her staff and teachers are experienced professional dancers with positive, supportive, and nurturing qualities. My daughter started at the age of four and continued through high school. Words can’t express the satisfaction I have with this studio, and watching the kids perform on a professional stage, such as the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, the smiles and excitement on their faces are priceless.
Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center is a true gem.
Frank R July 10, 2012 at 10:48 am
Agoura Hills Dance is the BEST! Over the short period of time my daughter has been dancing at AHD she has fallen in love with the teachers and her fellow dancers. The environment is always upbeat and positive and AHD has made us feel like we have always been a part of their family. I have seen wonderful progress in her dancing as well as her overall attitude. All of the teachers, staff and of course Betsy are great. Agoura Hills Dance is the place to be!
Lorraina July 10, 2012 at 03:40 pm
As a parent of a child who started at the Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center when it opened, I continue to be involved with the studio today because of Betsy Melber's passion to provide the best experience for her students. I believe Betsy offers her students the best dance experience, the best dance teachers and the best variety of classes for students of all levels and ages. The studio's philosophy encourages each and every students to reach his or her personal best by providing teachers who are caring and knowledgeable in their area of expertise and who are willing to go the extra length to inspire and motivate. I know numerous students who have gone on to dance professional or study dance at a college level who have trained at Agoura Hills Dance. Agoura Hills Dance provides the proper balance between an emphasis on good technique, professional rectial experience, and opportunities to compete and does it all exceeding well.
Angelina July 11, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I have danced with the students at the Agoura Hills Dance studio for 7 years in the "Alice in Wonderland" original ballet production. During that time, I have seen students grow in technique and self-confidence. I have found that Betsy Melber provides her students with a highly professional ballet performance by providing an excellent backstage crew, lighting techs, props, and backdrops as well as outstanding choeography. Students, even the youngest, are well prepared and supervised throughout the production. The excitement of performing in such a production shines through each child making this yearly show an excellent experience for all.

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