40 Years of Dance Studio 84!

Dance Studio 84 celebrates 40 years in business!

Dance Studio 84 has brought the love dance to thousands of children and adults in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 40 years!  Previously Reena’s Dance Studio (Reena Newhall), Cindi and Leo Gallegos bought the studio in 1984 (hence the name).  2 years later when they moved, Carla Hunt Smallwood purchased the studio and remained the owner for 36 years!  

Our first Nutcracker Ballet was in 1985 with just a few props, no sets and only segments of the full score.  It’s amazing to see how far we have come!  Our annual full length Nutcracker Ballet is now a favorite holiday tradition for hundreds of SCV families.  

There’s something for everybody at Dance Studio 84!  We are proud to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere, whether it’s your first time putting on dance shoes or you’re looking to get back into class.  We offer over 100 classes a week for ages 2- adults.  We are also home to Company 84, our premiere team of dancers who train with the best Southern California has to offer. 

Carrie Pumilio and Shannon McNey, the current DS84 owners, would like to invite you to check out the studio!  We offer free trial classes and competitive tuition rates.  Located near Valencia High School, feel free to stop by or give us a call at 661-775-7655. Join now to participate in our June recital.  We can’t wait to meet you and see what’s in store for the next 40 years!

The picture below is circa 1984