Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

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The Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to expanding the reach of dance and theater arts for young people.

05/29/2026

โœจ Our DADA Ensemble lit up the stage at a recent โ€œElectric Airโ€ showcase with electrifying choreography by the incredible .

You can catch the DADA Ensemble performing LIVE again at our ๐ŸŽก Community Block Party on Sunday, June 7th ๐ŸŽ‰

A day dedicated to dance, community, family, friends, light, and love. We canโ€™t wait to celebrate with you all. ๐Ÿ’›

05/27/2026

A celebration of growth, creativity, discipline, and student excellence. โค๏ธโœจ

Join us as we honor the incredible achievements of our Debbie Allen Middle School students at the 2026 Student Success Celebration. A special morning recognizing the hard work, artistry, academic dedication, and bright futures of our scholars.

๐Ÿ“ Rhimes Performing Arts Center
๐Ÿ“… June 5, 2026
โฐ 10:00 AM

At DAMS, students are empowered to dream boldly, lead confidently, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

RSVP: [email protected]

05/25/2026

Happy to the legends who paved the way and the young generations of dancers keeping the art form alive.โœจ

Weโ€™re looking back at some of our favorite moments from past DADA Block Parties featuring , , and .

Join us for our upcoming DADA Block Party + Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 7th from 12 PMโ€“7 PM!
โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽถ Live performances
๐Ÿ” Food trucks
๐Ÿ› Vendors
๐ŸŽจ Family activities
๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ Dance classes
๐ŸŽก FREE rides before 3PM

Miss Allenโ€™s gift to the community in partnership with Councilwoman Heather Hutt and the City of Los Angeles.

LIMITED PARKING | ๐Ÿš— Ride share encouraged

๐Ÿ“ 1850 s Manhattan Pl
Los Angeles

05/23/2026

is back โค๏ธ๐ŸŽญ

Weโ€™re in the studio with our RISE Musical Theater team as they prepare for their end-of-year showcase! This talented group has been hard at work bringing a major production number from The Lion King to life, and we cannot wait to share it with all of our family and friends.

From storytelling to vocals to choreography, our RISE students continue to grow into true triple threats under the guidance of some of the best in the business. Watching these young artists rise to the occasion is what itโ€™s all about. โœจ๐Ÿฆ

05/22/2026

โœจ DADA dancer demonstrates technique, control and WOW factor in โ€™s jazz class.

Photos from Debbie Allen Dance Academy's post 05/21/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ We are currently looking for sponsors to join us in bringing this incredible Juneteenth celebration to life.

This is an opportunity to align your brand with one of Los Angelesโ€™ most vibrant cultural community events while directly supporting arts education and accessible programming for families across the city.

๐ŸŽ‰ DADA Block Party ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, June 7
โฐ 12 PM โ€“ 7 PM

A FREE community event and โ€™s gift to Los Angeles. With 5,000+ attendees expected, this yearโ€™s celebration will feature:

โœจ Live performances
๐ŸŽถ Music & entertainment
๐Ÿ” Food trucks & local vendors
๐ŸŽก Rides & games (FREE rides until 3 PM!)
๐Ÿ’ƒ Community dance classes
๐ŸŽจ Family-friendly activities
โค๏ธ Culture, connection, and community

Interested in becoming a sponsor?โฌ‡๏ธ

Head to the link in bio or visit DebbieAllenDanceAcademy.com/blockparty for more info

05/20/2026

At the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, dreams are given space to grow. โœจ

Weโ€™re proud to spotlight , one of our incredible 8th grade students at the Debbie Allen Middle School, in this beautiful video created by our community partner

Through their support of DADAโ€™s expansion project, a new 24,000 sq. ft. facility was created โ€” increasing our capacity to serve more young artists and scholars, while adding a 200-seat auditorium for performance, education, and community programming.

Partnerships like these help us continue creating opportunities for the next generation to learn, grow, and shine both inside and outside the classroom or studio. ๐Ÿ’ซ

05/18/2026

How you step onto the floor matters. โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ


Ready to level up your freestyle, performance quality, musicality, and confidence? โฌ‡๏ธ

Join DADA for BLAZE, a 3 day hip-hop intensive that brings the hottest choreographers to our floors for classes, battles, and an epic closing showcase. Itโ€™s part training, part celebration, part cultural event.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 24th-26th
Ages: 4+ up

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Registration ๐Ÿ”— in bio

In loving memory of the choreographic icon ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

05/17/2026

From the halls of the Debbie Allen Middle School to the bright lights of Broadway. ๐ŸŽญโœจ

We are beyond proud of our , currently starring in the critically acclaimed revival of . Seeing her sign autographs at the stage door is such a powerful reminder of what happens when young artists are nurtured, challenged, work hard, and are truly believed in.

Congratulations, Savannah. Your DADA family is cheering you on every step of the way. ๐ŸคŽ

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1850 South Manhattan Place
Los Angeles, CA
90019

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 9:30pm
Saturday 9am - 8:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm