โจ Our DADA Ensemble lit up the stage at a recent โElectric Airโ showcase with electrifying choreography by the incredible .
You can catch the DADA Ensemble performing LIVE again at our ๐ก Community Block Party on Sunday, June 7th ๐
A day dedicated to dance, community, family, friends, light, and love. We canโt wait to celebrate with you all. ๐
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
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.
05/27/2026
A celebration of growth, creativity, discipline, and student excellence. โค๏ธโจ
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.
๐ Rhimes Performing Arts Center
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June 5, 2026
โฐ 10:00 AM
At DAMS, students are empowered to dream boldly, lead confidently, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
RSVP: [email protected]
Happy to the legends who paved the way and the young generations of dancers keeping the art form alive.โจ
Weโre 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 PMโ7 PM!
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๐ถ Live performances
๐ Food trucks
๐ Vendors
๐จ Family activities
๐๐ฝ Dance classes
๐ก FREE rides before 3PM
Miss Allenโs gift to the community in partnership with Councilwoman Heather Hutt and the City of Los Angeles.
LIMITED PARKING | ๐ Ride share encouraged
๐ 1850 s Manhattan Pl
Los Angeles
is back โค๏ธ๐ญ
Weโre 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 itโs all about. โจ๐ฆ
โจ DADA dancer demonstrates technique, control and WOW factor in โs jazz class.
05/21/2026
๐ฃ 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.
๐ DADA Block Party ๐
๐๏ธ Sunday, June 7
โฐ 12 PM โ 7 PM
A FREE community event and โs gift to Los Angeles. With 5,000+ attendees expected, this yearโs celebration will feature:
โจ Live performances
๐ถ Music & entertainment
๐ Food trucks & local vendors
๐ก Rides & games (FREE rides until 3 PM!)
๐ Community dance classes
๐จ Family-friendly activities
โค๏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
At the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, dreams are given space to grow. โจ
Weโre 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 DADAโs 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. ๐ซ
How you step onto the floor matters. โก๏ธ๐ฅ
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. Itโs part training, part celebration, part cultural event.
๐๏ธ July 24th-26th
Ages: 4+ up
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Registration ๐ in bio
In loving memory of the choreographic icon ๐๏ธ
05/17/2026
From the halls of the Debbie Allen Middle School to the bright lights of Broadway. ๐ญโจ
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. ๐ค
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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 |