Creating strong bodies, happy hearts & creative minds since 2015.
Our Story
DWMA was born from a passion to show children just how wonderful they are through the joy of dance.
Why?
Alice recognized the need for a fresh approach to dance education that moved beyond rigid traditions. She dreamed of creating a supportive space where celebration, creativity, focus and fun could all blossom together with good dance technique—so that kids always feel good about themselves.
How?
1. Let Them Dance
Dance gives us the unique opportunity to explore sides of ourselves that can truly set our hearts free and make both our bodies and spirits happy.
2. Make A Positive Impact
We lead with heart and welcome every dancer with love, support, and inclusivity—because every dancer deserves to feel special, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
3. Benefit Them Beyond The Stage
Whether your dancer takes their very first twirl with us, leaps for years to come, or goes on to light up the stage at Disneyland, we want them to have a joyful, fun and confidence-filled experience with dance that will always influence them positively.
Meet Miss Alice
Inspiration
When Miss Alice was 5 she cried the moment she saw her best friend dancing on stage and realized she wasn't there, too. Thank goodness her mother enrolled her in a Sydney ballet class shortly after...
Around the World
From Sydney to San Francisco — and even sharing the stage with Kylie Minogue — Miss Alice’s journey blends world-class training and performing with a degree in Education from Melbourne University.
Discovering Enchantment
In San Francisco, Miss Alice discovered a new love for writing kids music. She developed a princess ballerina character, having a strong vision to connect children with traditional early learning concepts, while challenging the way princesses were defined.
Dance with Miss Alice Comes To Life in LA
Miss Alice realized a dream in 2015. It all begun in a little studio in Venice with just two students and quickly grew to more locations, including Topanga, Brentwood & outdoors in 2020—since then thousands of happy kids have danced with Miss Alice.
Meet Our Team of Teachers
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![A student with Miss Haley, one of the teachers in Dance with Miss Alice.]()
Miss Haley
Miss Haley grew up in the mountains of North Carolina, training in all styles of dance since the age of two! She graduated with a BA in Dance and Spanish from Loyola Marymount University and loves that she can now teach as a part of pursuing a career in dance. Miss Haley has been a treasured DWMA teacher since 2021. Her favorite thing about teaching is guiding her students to discover their potential, building their self-confidence, and of course, sharing her love of dance!
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![Miss Isa of Dance with Miss Alice, hugging a young student outdoors amidst trees, both smiling and showing affection.]()
Miss Isa
Miss Isa hails from North Carolina where she grew up training at a competitive studio in various styles of dance. Isa was a ballet major at USC School of Arts, where she discovered her love for dance education. Her favorite thing about being a DWMA teacher since 2021 is watching her students grow as dancers & people. Miss Isa believes teaching is a privilege & thrives on teaching great technique, building up confidence in her students & showing them they’re capable of achieving all their dreams!
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![Miss Ashton in a pink hoodie and black leggings dances with a young boy with blond hair and colorful argyle shirt at a Dance with Miss Alice event.]()
Miss Ashton
Miss Ashton is a recent graduate of AMDA where she pursued a BFA in dance. Her favorite dance style is jazz, where elegance and fun shine together. Miss Ashton brings her elegant and fun style to all her classes. Having spent a covid gap year teaching at both her mother's preschool and at her childhood dance studio in Northern California, Miss Ashton has a deep desire to share her love of dance with children.
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![Portrait of Miss Ema, wearing a Dance with Miss Alice pink shirt.]()
Miss Emma
Emma is a dedicated dancer and choreographer from San Antonio, Texas. Her passion for dance started at the young age of two and she quickly fell in love with the art form, dancing competitively growing up. Emma continued to pursue dance on a collegiate level, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts, from AMDA. Emma loves exploring artistry and creating movements that inspire her students to free themselves with the magic of both music and movement.
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![Miss Bethany of Dance with Miss Alice dancing with a young student at an outdoor performance.]()
Miss Bethany
Bethany brings dynamic graceful movement everywhere she goes. From studying dance in Thailand, China, New York and Los Angeles, the arts have been a poignant part of Bethany's life story. She's studied styles ranging from Thai Dance, Chinese Folk, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop to Tap & Jazz. A beloved Dance with Miss Alice teacher since 2018, Miss Bethany brings her diverse style & kindhearted dance spirit to every class & loves watching her students blossom as they learn and grow!
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![Portrait of Miss Dani, admin of Dance with Miss Alice.]()
Miss Dani - Admin
A beloved teacher since 2020 and now our amazing administrator, Miss Dani has graciously danced her way from the studios of the Midwest where she grew up, to the stages of NYC. Miss Dani believes that the power of dance can strengthen, heal, connect and "move" the masses. Her ultimate goal is to inspire students to dance to the beat of their own drum and stretch outside of their comfort zone!
A Note from
The Parents
“The teachers are enthusiastic, kind, and encouraging…”
“There aren't enough stars to say how great Dance With Miss Alice is for my daughter! The teachers are enthusiastic, kind, and encouraging plus the classes and recitals are all age appropriate.”