Welcome to
DC Dance of LA
WHERE MOVEMENT MATTERS
At DC Dance LA, we are proud to celebrate our 31st year of serving West Los Angeles and South Bay communities. For over three decades, we have been passionate about providing exceptional dance education for students of all ages and experience levels. Our studio is a welcoming place where creativity, technique, and self-expression come together in a supportive, inspiring environment. Whether your dancer is just beginning or continuing their training, we invite you to join our community and grow with us on a journey of artistry, confidence, and joy.
Our Studio
STUDIO SPACE
In 2021, DC Dance LA moved into our 4,000-square-foot home in Culver City. The Garage Studio, offers 3,600 square feet of open training space with a professional sprung floor, stage lighting, and rolling mirrors. Our upstairs 340-square-foot loft studio offers a second space for our dancers to learn, also including professional sprung flooring and mirrors. Upstairs and downstairs, we have a dedicated dressing room and an on-site physical therapy room. In the backyard, we have a 1,200-square-foot outdoor patio, creating a space thoughtfully designed to support dancers’ training, health, and creativity.
DIANE COLLINS
Owner and Artistic Director
Originally from Boston, Diane brings over 40 years of experience in dance education, including more than 10 years teaching in Boston and over 31 years as the owner and director of DC Dance LA. Her training includes classical ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance, with advanced study at the Boston Ballet and the Donna Miceli Dance Center of Boston.
After moving to Los Angeles, Diane founded DC Dance LA in 1995 as a performance-driven studio for dancers ages 3–18, with ballet as the foundation of the curriculum at all levels. Over the years, she has guided countless students to premier college dance programs, professional dance careers, and successful paths as dance educators. In 2021, she relocated the studio to a 4,000-square-foot facility in Culver City, expanding opportunities for artistic growth, community events, performances, and to give back to inspiring artist.