Images Dance Place
Dance School in Santa Ana, CA
We provide a family tuition plan so that all family members can enjoy the variety of classes that we offer. Our classes are not only for little kids. Adults - if you have not danced in a few years or you are new to dance, you are welcome in our teen/adult classes. We will help you learn to dance or just get back into shape. Come andhave fun with us!!!Our studio issituated at 2017 N. Main St across from Bowers Museum. We are close to the Main Place Mall - just south of the 5 and 22 freeways. Look for DANCE sign on the building, but at night look for the blue neon border and neon DANCE sign in the windows. Parking and Entrance to the studio are in the rear. We share the parking lot with 2015 N. Main St. The cIty parking lot next to the building is also available.
Areas Served
- Orange County
Business Details
- Year established: 2008
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Class Info
read moreBallet - learn basic technique at the barre and in the center. Classes provided for all ages and ability.Tap - learn rhythm tap technique and have fun tapping.
Combo - We combine multple dance forms into one class for young dancers. Ballet/Tap, and Ballet/Hip-Hop/Tumbling are provided for 3-6 yr olds. Little Combo is 30 minutes for 2-4 yr olds.
Jazz - learn jazz technique and have fun in our jazz classes offered for all ages.
Lyrical - an emotional and expressive dance form that is taught for the beginner and advanced dancer.
Technique - improve your dancing skills with a class that focuses on turns, leaps, and genera technique. Perfect for beginners as well as advanced dancers.
Hip-Hop - fun and energetic hip-hop combinations as well as break dance. We offer classes for the beginner as well as the more experienced dancer. Teens and Adults are welcome!
Special Hip-Hop - allows those with special needs to learn the art of dance. Great activity for kids and adults that want to learn to dance.
Latin Dancing - Salsa and Cumbia dancing is offered and is a lot of fun. Come with a partner or just by yourself.
Zumba - Join us to get fit and have fun. A high energy level class for dancers and those wanting a great workout. A lower energy workout for moms and deconditioned folks will provide a fun workout while getting back into shape - salsa, merenge, cumbia, tango, flamenco, and belly dancing!!
Cardio Kickboxing - a high-impact cardiovascular workout that blends elements of boxing, martial arts and traditional aerobics.
Routines include punches, hand strikes and kicks.
Pilates - strengthen your core with this Pilates mat workout. Starting soon!
Key People
Joel Aguirre
Artistic Director, Instructor (Salsa, Jazz, ZumbaŽ)read moreJoel has over 15 years of teaching experience. He was a director of the Saddleback High School Dance Team for over 10 years. He has taught at various dance studios over the years. He has the title of Mr Latino 2000 which he actively represents at various functions. He was the Artistic Director of a dance studio inTustin where Images Dance Company was founded. Joel is also a Certified Instructor in Zumba Gold and Zumba Basic.
Jennifer Bales
Instructor (Combo, Ballet)read moreJennifer is currently attending Chapman University where she is majoring in English Literature with a minor in Music. She has always had a love for Dance and Singing. She is a beautiful vocalist and has danced for over 17 years.
Gabriel Garcia
Instructor (Hip-Hop, Cardio Kick Boxing)read moreGabriel has a great love of dance and has taught Cardio Kick Boxing for over 2 years. He especially enjoys teaching his Hip-Hop class for Special Needs dancers. He teaches several Hip-Hop classes even one with Ballet and HipHop that the kids and parents love. Gabriel is our Assistant Junior Company Manager.
Krystal Pires-Patch
Instructor (Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Combo, Hip-Hop)read moreKrystal Pires-Patch began dancing in 1993 at Daria Bearden Dance Studio and continued
to study there until its close as Star Dance Academy in 2006. During her time there, she
not only participated in many competitions, but also took on the role of Clara in the 2005
production of the Nutcracker. She is experienced in many forms of dance, but
specializes in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. She has studied under Tatiana and Victor
Kasatsky, Hanna Karacic, and Daria Bearden, and currently studies under Molly Lynch, Israel "El" Gabirel, Michelle Gervais, Diane Diefenderfer, Jodie Gates, and Leann
Alduenda at the University of California Irvine, working toward a B.F.A. in Dance with an emphasis in performance. She has been with Images since its beginning.
to study there until its close as Star Dance Academy in 2006. During her time there, she
not only participated in many competitions, but also took on the role of Clara in the 2005
production of the Nutcracker. She is experienced in many forms of dance, but
specializes in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. She has studied under Tatiana and Victor
Kasatsky, Hanna Karacic, and Daria Bearden, and currently studies under Molly Lynch, Israel "El" Gabirel, Michelle Gervais, Diane Diefenderfer, Jodie Gates, and Leann
Alduenda at the University of California Irvine, working toward a B.F.A. in Dance with an emphasis in performance. She has been with Images since its beginning.
Deborah Reynolds
Instructor (Tap, ZumbaŽ, Pilates)read moreDeborah is a Certified Instructor in Zumba Gold, Zumba Basic and Pilates. She has danced for many years from age 5 to adult. She started her dance training with Madame Elganova in Orange which included ballet, pointe, tap, and acrobatics. Deb was on the
Orange High School Drill Team and was Lieutenant in her senior year. She enjoys teaching Zumba and Pilates at Images when not managing the dance studio, working on videos for Images Media Productions or working her regular full time job.
Orange High School Drill Team and was Lieutenant in her senior year. She enjoys teaching Zumba and Pilates at Images when not managing the dance studio, working on videos for Images Media Productions or working her regular full time job.
Heather Reynolds
Instructor (Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, ZumbaŽ)read moreHeather currently attends Cal State Fullerton. She graduated from the specialized arts high school - Orange County High School of the Arts. She was in the Classical Dance Conservatory for 2 years and in the Commercial Dance Conservatory for 4 years. She has
been dancing for over 18 years and has 7 years of teaching experience. She is a Certified Instructor in Zumba Basic. She is the Junior Company Manager which is composed of 7 to 12 yr olds.
been dancing for over 18 years and has 7 years of teaching experience. She is a Certified Instructor in Zumba Basic. She is the Junior Company Manager which is composed of 7 to 12 yr olds.
