Dance 1 Redondo · Toddlers, youth & adults
From their very first dance to the spotlight — a place to move, grow, and belong.
Room to learn. Freedom to move.
Technique and encouragement belong together. Francesca Stern founded Dance 1 to offer focused classical training rooted in strong technique and support—a positive place for dancers to learn.
Toddlers, school-age dancers, and adults each have their own place here. Explore the official schedules for age groups and class options.
A gentle beginning for young dancers. Dance 1 offers toddler and preschool classes from 12 months; check the official schedule for the right age group.
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From elementary school through the teen years. Youth classes serve ages 6–17, with ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary among Dance 1’s offerings.
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Illustrative performance imageryDance 1’s Performing Company offers community performances and competitions. Entry is by audition, with minimum class requirements. Dance 1 is also home to nonprofit Redondo Ballet, which produces original full-length ballets. Company dancers can audition separately for those productions.
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Make space for yourself. Begin something new, return to what you love, or simply enjoy moving.
Explore adult classesFrancesca Stern and Dr. Randolph Stern founded Dance 1 in 2013. Francesca remains its Owner & Artistic Director.
A Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Francesca also founded Redondo Ballet in 2014, where she serves as Co-Artistic Director and Co-Choreographer.
Meet Francesca & the studioA first class. A return to the barre. A new chapter.
Find your next step with Dance 1.
Find the studio
2228 Artesia BlvdClass schedules and registration are managed on Dance 1’s official website. Follow the links above for current details.