Welcome to California Academy of the Arts (CALIACA)—a Montebello home for dance where culture, craft, and community move as one. In a few guided steps, we’ll help you choose the right class, the right program, and the right next step—so you can start with confidence.
New to dance, returning after time away, or training with big goals—you belong here.
Choose your age group, choose your pathway, choose your experience level—then we’ll guide you to the best next step.
Most classes are open for a trial. Trials are booked through Studio Pro (registration is required).
BFRC Teen and Adult begin with an audition/assessment so we can place you with care and set you up to thrive.
Choose the dancer’s age group. If you’re between ages, pick the closest match—we’ll confirm placement together.
One academy. Two beautiful doorways into dance—each with its own heartbeat.
Folklórico as living culture—trained with discipline, danced with pride, shared in unity.
Learn regional folklórico with respect, context, and artistry
Build ensemble strength, technique, and performance readiness
Modern, multi‑genre training that builds strong technique, versatile dancers, and real confidence.
Styles may include ballet, jazz, hip hop, salsa, contemporary, and more
Progress-focused teaching with supportive challenge
A studio home where effort is celebrated and growth is visible
Tell us what you’re looking for—culture, confidence, performance, training, community—and we’ll recommend your best starting point.
First class or fresh start—beginners are truly welcome.
You’ve trained before and want consistent growth.
You’re ready for a faster pace and deeper technique.
You’re stepping into something sacred and strong—stories carried through rhythm, posture, footwork, and corazón. Come feel what it means to dance as part of an ensemble that honors heritage and rises together.
What to expect:
Technique foundations: posture, footwork, timing, and musicality
A welcoming, structured environment rooted in respect
Guidance on level and next steps after your trial
In Ballet Folklórico Rey Colimán, our teen and adult dancers train with disciplined technique and unity—because when we step onto the stage, we represent something bigger than ourselves. An audition/assessment helps us place you where you’ll feel challenged, supported, and ready to grow with the ensemble.
What happens in an audition/assessment:
A guided look at fundamentals (rhythm, coordination, posture, footwork)
Placement recommendations that fit your experience and the group’s needs
Next-step clarity: rehearsals, expectations, and how the season flows
No matter your background, we meet you with respect and clear guidance—so your growth feels exciting, not intimidating.
First class or fresh start—beginners are truly welcome.
You’ve trained before and want consistent growth.
You’re ready for a faster pace and deeper technique.
At Frank Alex Dance Studio, progress is the tradition. You’ll train with intention, build real technique, and feel your confidence grow—rep by rep, step by step, surrounded by a community that cheers for your effort and your wins.
What to expect:
A supportive class environment with high standards and kind coaching
Fundamentals + musicality + room to develop your individual style
Clear next steps after your trial so you always know where you’re headed
Share a little about your dancer (or yourself). We’ll recommend a starting class path that matches your goals, your schedule, and your experience—with a next step that’s clear and welcoming.
That first class can feel like a leap—and we’ll be right there with you. At CALIACA, we teach with encouragement and structure, so dancers gain more than steps: they gain confidence, discipline, and a sense of belonging.
What should we wear? Comfortable clothes you can move in. After you book, we’ll send style-specific guidance.
How does placement work? We consider age, experience, and readiness to help you land in a class where you can thrive.
Can we try before we enroll? Yes—all classes offer trial options except BFRC Teen/Adult, which begin with an audition/assessment.
Whether you’re carrying tradition forward with Rey Colimán or building versatility at FADS, you’ll feel the same CALIACA promise: a studio family that trains with purpose, celebrates progress, and shows up for one another—on the floor, on the stage, and in the community.
Growth & confidence. Community responsibility. Representation & pride.
CALIACA is based in Montebello, California, welcoming dancers and families from across the area—including Pico Rivera, Whittier, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Rosemead, Downey, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Santa Fe Springs, and beyond. Wherever you’re coming from, we’ll help you find a class that feels like home.
Bring your curiosity. Bring your culture. Bring your courage. We’ll meet you with skilled instruction, steady encouragement, and a community that believes dance is bigger than any one dancer—because every step you take helps carry a legacy forward.
Yes. We welcome beginners across CALIACA.
Yes—all classes are open for trial except BFRC Teen and Adult, which begin with an audition/assessment for proper placement.
Choose BFRC if you want cultural tradition, disciplined ensemble training, and folklórico performance rooted in heritage. Choose FADS if you want versatile training across modern styles with a progress-driven approach. If you’re unsure, select Help Me Choose and we’ll guide you.
You’ll receive confirmation and simple “what to bring” guidance. After your trial (or assessment), we’ll recommend your best next step for enrollment and growth.
Yes. Performance opportunities vary by program, level, and season—but our purpose is consistent: to uplift community, celebrate progress, and honor the stories we carry.
