Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre

It’s very unfortunate that this studio is so behind the times. They do not promote their classes, their website is not mobile friendly or updated. In fact you cannot even load their website most of the time. As an instructor I felt frustrated by their lack of interest in creating a positive class environment and I was not supported in my efforts to promote their studio. They seem to think that everyone will just show up without making an effort and are disappointed when they only have one or two attendees. This makes it uncomfortable for students who are looking for a fun environment where they can learn dance and meet people but are instead met by an ancient looking studio where info is never posted. It comes across as a relic and I sincerely hope the owners make the choice to create a welcoming space for students and instructors as well as utilizing the power of social media to let people know they are even there in the first place. I personally feel that I dodged a bullet as it was very hard to get paid and in the end I was shorted $ 10. Take this to heart Art de Flamenco. You have an awesome space that could be full of people if you bothered and don’t forget that dance instructors belong to a tiny niche so being nice and thankful will make it easy for us to give you a thumbs up instead of a thumbs down.

My niece goes here and loves it! She loves her teachers and the performances! The teachers teach and culture, songs and dance to students.

My daughter has been taking the hula class for about 4 years. She enjoys Ms. Christine as a hula teacher. Ms. Christine has always been honest and engaged with the student’s learning needs. The costumes have not been as issue. Ms. Christine has been open and honest regarding cost of the costumes and accessories. She tries to keep the cost of the costume to a reasonable cost knowing that the children do grow. We have used some of the costumes for other performances in order to keep costs down. My daughter enjoys the hula class and will continue to taking classes with Ms. Christine. Our daughter will continue to take hula classes.

My daughter has been taking classes here for the last 3 years. The staff is helpful and kind.
Her hula teacher, Ms Christine is knowledgeable and patient. My daughter has thrived in her class and has learned so much about Hawaiian culture. Her favorite performances involve poi balls.
The costumes are beautiful and we have never had any problems with ordering them.
Our family will continue to be a part of this dance studio until our daughter outgrows it.

My daughter has Ms. Christine for hula Level 1 for about 5 months now. Ms. Christine is very nice and gentle teacher. Her attention is on her students and does one-​on-​one help with her students (I often do videos on my phone). I also like her her spending a few minutes in the beginning of the class teaching her students a little about Hawaiian culture.
Ms. Christine is very up front and honest when it comes to payments. Not sure if there was a misunderstanding regarding an earlier comment about the purchasing of the costume for the holiday recital. Ms. Christine has sent all the parents several emails and spoke to us regarding the Hawaiian shirts being stolen and she couldn’t re-​order on time. As a quick solution for the recital, she ordered the leis and hair piece instead. Along with other parents, we received the difference (refund) at the Christmas party. She has been very honest when it comes to payments. I even received a text on one occasion for a refund because my husband had overpaid her less than $ 2. I was definitely touched by her honesty.
All in all, my daughter enjoys the hula class and Ms. Christine is very good to all her students. My daughter will definitely return next year.

This review is regarding the Hula Class and the teacher, but mostly the teacher.
1)she is not friendly
2) she is a total stage mom
3)shows preference towards teaching her daughter
4)robs you of your money
She just pretty much sucks, Doesn’t greet the parents or gives individual attention to any of the kids who need it. Not like the class was huge, it only had 4 kids.
She had us pay 20 dollars for the uniform which was suppose to be a skirt, and a lay but it didn’t even end up being that. Not a lay or a skirt and still told us to go buy capris on top of the 20 dollars because she didn’t find the skirts. «so wheres my money back?» all they got were these ugly flowers for their head and she took them back!!! thats the worse part. i would have at least liked to have kept them and tossed them myself because they were so ugly.
I am very displeased with her. the front desk people are very nice, Im not sure if he’s the owner or just manager but he’s friendly, Unlike that hula teacher.
DONT TAKE HER CLASS! the other classes look more fun than that class.

I love that dance studio! Super open, great staff, lots of parking!
Great price
I love it!
Very family oriented

I really like it here. My daughter is in ballet and tap dance (combined class) and she loves and looks forward to going every Saturday. Dance instructors for both kids ballet And tap are very friendly.

Love this place, everyone is very friendly and helpful. Clarita and Art are sweethearts!!! My girls are in Folklorico and they love it!!!
All the instructors are super professional. Would recommend this place to everyone

The reception staff are always nice and friendly. Love the Zumba classes here. All the instructors are good… Diana is the BEST!
Finding a Parking spot can be a challenge… come earlier

I have been taking my 5 year old daughter here for about 6 months now and she does the flamenco and castanets class, and i love the teachers and i love the environment everyone is very friendly and i look forward to continuing her dance classes and watching her grow with this school.

Awesome studio!!! Arte and Clarita are fabulous people! I love subbing ZUMBA® classes there! Great atmosphere!!!

I’ve taken flamenco classes from Clarita for several years, and although I’ve tried other instructors at one time or another, Clarita is my FAVORITE! She really cares about your technique and looking your best performing. I love how she teaches you how to DANCE flamenco, and not just memorize a routine– although her choreography is awesome too.
I’ve also taken a few bellydance and jazz classes, and the instructors are super nice and the classes are challenging yet fun. I like how all the instructors are professional performers themselves so you know you are getting quality instruction.
I don’t have kids but have seen a few of the kids classes in passing. They really mean «Center of WORLDANCE» and there’s even kids floklorico, polynesian, and flamenco (super cute to see little kids in big skirts!). I recommended this place to my cousin a few months ago and so my niece is taking the tween/​teen ballet class– she loves it and I’ve heard nothing bad from that end.
Definitely check this place out! Only downside is parking, since they share the back lot with several other businesses, but there are several parking lots nearby.

Love this place. The owners Arte and Clarita are wonderful. Clarita is an amazing dancer, teacher, and singer. I have taken a few classes from her but my sch got busy, and I had to drop it. I still take belly dance classes and pilate class there with Aubre Hill. Aubre is a gifted and amazing belly dancer and teacher.
Parking: Shared city parking. There is parking but sometimes you need to walk a bit.
Price: Very reasonable. On avg the price is $ 12 for a hour drop in class and $ 40 for 4 class per month. The only thing is that you have to finish your dance card by the end of the month
Payment: They take cash and most cards
Overall: Great. If you would like to experience a great little show, show up for their dance recite. It is wonderful way of supporting the studio and students.

Arte Flamenco is a small family dance environment. The studio is welcoming and unpretentious. I didn’t feel overwhelmed or completely out of place as a new dancer. My 11 yr. old daughter has joined in the fun and enjoys dancing Folklorico; a great outlet and cultural education for her, and me as well. We both have been registered with the studio for over a year and feel as if we are part of the family.

Love this place! I have been taking different dance classes in here for many years. This place is run by a couple; Arte and Clarita; who is a beautiful professional flamenco dancer herself. They offer many style of dances; different levels of flamenco, belly dance, folknore, samba etc. People are friendly and classes are challenging and fun. I just love Kamala’s belly dance on saturdays. It is such fun class and you will get a good work out too. Every so often they also turn the big dance studio into a cozy dance theatre for variety of dance shows. If you love to dance you should check out this place. Plenty of parking at the back.

This is a very impressive studio. Classes in so many different art forms for all ages. I’ve taken flamenco there in the past, and Clarita was a good teacher. My only complaint is the city of Alhambra. There is so much traffic on the surface streets (don’t get me started on the freeway) the parking at the building itself is very limited, you’d be better off at the lot on the left side behind the bakery. I would suggest leaving extra early. Give yourself at least a half hour extra then what it should take you to get there. It took me an hour to get to class from the city of Glendora. Those facts have nothing to do with the studio itself, just some warning to would be students. Although I no longer dance here, I have no complaints about the studio or any of the instructors.

I’ve been taking belly dance classes here for a few years and Clarita and the dance instructors are awesome! Haven’t had a chance to take a flamenco class but I have chatted with Clarita and watched her classes. She’s a joy!
Aubre teaches belly dance here. It is intense and such a good workout. If you’re looking for something very dance school and technical she’s it. I have also had Kamata’s (sp?) belly dance class which is good in a different way. Belly dance for non-​dancers? They’re both amazing to watch and really good teachers. It really is overwhelming the first few classes though but you take a lot out of each class.

I agree with Candace, but I would also like to point out that Clarita, who is the director of this dance studio, is one complete artist. She is a FLAMENCO SPECIALIST and offers classes on all the different types of flamenco, including the art of flamenco singing. What’s great is that she also strives to go beyond just teaching people «the moves» and guides them to becoming complete artists themselves — you don’t get the money-​churning vibe that other studios in Alhambra seem to exude. Their goal in teaching flamenco is very authentic and her passion for it shows.
The studio also offers a great variety of other dance styles like belly dancing, samba, folklorico, and polynesian if you want to explore these. The samba classes look like a lot of fun as well as the Polynesian.
Most of all, Clarita’s jovial nature really brings a positive vibe to the place and it’s a pleasure visiting her studio since all of the teachers are patient and nice.

Clarita is amazing and knows what she is doing. She is also a very patient and friendly teacher. Great for beginners to the very advanced.