Upcoming Sessions

Ballet
Our adaptive ballet class blends classical technique with creativity and encouragement. Students build coordination, balance, and grace while learning foundational ballet positions, terminology, and choreography. Visual cues, hands-on support, and repetition help each dancer grow at their own pace.
Hip Hop
Our high-energy hip hop class gets dancers moving and grooving! Students learn rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement through upbeat choreography and freestyle moments. It's a great way to build confidence, improve memory, and just have FUN.
Strength & Mobility - Limited Space
Designed to improve posture, balance, and body awareness, this class supports dancers in developing strength and control. Through guided exercises and modified movements, students build a foundation to support all styles of dance—and everyday life.
Ballroom
Ballroom introduces dancers to the elegance and rhythm of partner-style dancing in an adaptive and welcoming format. With a focus on connection, timing, and teamwork, students explore styles like waltz, cha-cha, and more in a safe and joyful environment.
Tap
Our tap class brings rhythm to life! Dancers learn to listen, count, and create sound through their movement. Tap builds coordination, timing, and focus—while encouraging creativity and self-expression through fun footwork and patterns.
Coming Soon: Movin’ & Groovin’ (Ages 6 & Under + Caregiver)
Movin’ & Groovin’ focuses on developing motor skills, rhythm, and social connection—while strengthening the caregiver-child bond through shared dance experiences. It’s the perfect introduction to creative movement, with lots of joy and giggles along the way!

What age does my dancer have to be to participate??
Our dancers range from ages 8-40! Dancers ages 7 and up are welcome to be a part of Free 2 Be Me Dance.

Is your dancer 6 or under? Contact info@free2bemedance to be put on the interest list for our upcoming Moovin' & Groovin' Class designed for littles ages 6 and under.
Hablan Español? Do you speak Spanish?
Si! Nuestra coordinadora del programa habla español y esta lista para apoyarlos.

Azalia Martinez-Cruz
azalia@free2bemedance.org
(323) 579-5889
Where are you located?
Our classes currently operate out of West LA Academy of Dance off the corner of Centinela and Santa Monica. (12422 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025)
We are less that 5 minutes away from the 405 and 10 freeways.

Our dancers come from over 20 different postal codes every week to take dance class!
How many dancers are in a class?
Each class has 8-12 dancers, with 1 main instructor and many volunteer support staff. We currently have 3 classes running concurrently for Hip Hop and Ballet hours to ensure every dancers gets a small, close knit community of their peers to grow with.
What do the dancers wear during class and performances?
Dancers are expected to wear clothing that supports their growth in their class.

For ballet, dancers wear black leotards with tights, or form fitting clothing like leggings for instructors to correct their positioning and body placement.

For hip hop, dancers are welcome to wear bottoms that they can move confidently in, with a Free 2 Be Me Dance T-shirt.

In the spring, we get new costumes for Ballet and Hip Hop in preparation for the spring recital. Dancers are sized in-class and costumes are sourced and ordered by staff. This fee in not included in the tuition fee. Scholarships are available to ensure every dancer has a costume!