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Los Altos Dance Center Ballet, Jazz & Hip-Hop


Pre-schoolers • Children • Teens • Adults Afternoon, evening & Saturday classes


5531 Spring St., Long Beach • (562) 429-7486 • www.losaltosdance.com One Free Dance Class


and culture while having fun! Zumba is also offered for kids (7-14) and parents. See ad on page 47.


National Dance Alliance (800) 533-8022 www.varsity.com National organization hosts championships, special events and camps throughout Southern California.


Recreation Departments • Anaheim Community Services Department - Par- ent and Me Dance (2-5), Tiny Tot Dance and Hip Hop (2-5), Ballet and Tap (3+), Hip Hop (5+), Break- dancing (6+), Mexican Ballet Folklorico (4-12), Jazz and Tumble (5-9), and Tap (7+). (714) 765-5191. www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect


• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - Ballet (3-10), Ballet/Tap (2-6), Cutie Pies and Danc- ing Divas (5-14), Polynesian Dance (5-16), Teeny Wahine Hula (2-3), Baby Hula (4-5), Hip Hop (6-16) and Baby Hip Hop (3-5); three to eight-week ses- sions, $16-50. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www. lakewoodcity.org


• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Baby Dance (6 wks-20 mos), Pre-Ballet and Character Class (3-6), First Steps (3-5), Giggles and Wiggles (20 mos-4 yrs), Dance Workshop (4+), Dance Combo (5-10), Ballet I (7-12), Mexican Folk Dance (4+), Tap/Ballet/Jazz (6-13) and Tap and Ballet (3-6). Weekly at the Homeland Cultural Center: Kids Break Dance with Iceman (5+), Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. and Af- rican Drum and Dance, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (562) 570-3111. www.longbeach.gov


Most city recreation departments offer dance classes that include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, combination, cultural, creative, and parent and


me. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.


• Southern California Dance Academy 4410 Greenmeadow Road, Long Beach (562) 496-1766 www.scdt.com Professional training program in Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux/Variations and Jazz for ages 2 to adult. Friendly, professional staff. Competitive tuition rates. Performance opportunities with the Southern Cali- fornia Dance Theater, such as The Nutcracker Bal- let and a Story Ballet Production in June. Summer Dance Camps are available for all ages and training levels. Receive a 50% discount off first month tuition (new students only) and first class is always free! For additional information, please refer to their website. Email: scdt04@aol.com.


• Team OC Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance 385-B Clinton St., Costa Mesa (714) 444-1144 www.teamocfun.com Classes for boys and girls (2+) include jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and combination classes. They also of- fer a competitive dance team for the committed and focused dancer for additional performing opportuni- ties. See “Gymnastics” for complete listing. See ad on page 29.


• The Dance Co. 4205 Montair Ave., Long Beach (562) 425-7231 www.thedancecolongbeach.com Contemporary Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pointe, The- atre Dance, Lyrical, Fit Ball, Pilates and Barre Etc. (3+); beginner to advanced levels with an emphasis on technique. An annual studio production and children’s performing company are available, plus a complete


562/485-3085 www.tgclb.org


Mental Health Services for Children and Families Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Intensive Mental Health Treatment, Individual, Group &


Family Therapy, Field Capable Clinical Services, Full Service Partnership, School-Based Services, Psychological Testing & Psychiatric Medication• English/Spanish • Medi-Cal Accepted


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adult program. The Dance Co. is a complete perform- ing arts studio. See discount coupon on page 72.


YMCA


Anaheim, ballet and tap (7+); Downey, Fullerton and Long Beach - Fairfield, ballet (3+), hip hop and jazz. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact in- formation.


emergency & family services


Also see: “Parent Education” and “Support Groups.”


Emergency Numbers Emergency, Fire, Police, Medical Childhelp USA


Poison Control Center Safely Surrendered Baby Suicide Prevention Lifeline Suicide Hotlines


911


(800) 422-4453 (800) 222-1222 (877) BABYSAFE (800) 273-8255


(877) 7-CRISIS, (800) SUICIDE Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Teens (866) 488-7386


Child Abuse Call for help or to report abuse or suspected abuse. Information and referrals are available; most are bilingual.


Children of the Night (800) 551-1300


National, 24-hour hotline and shelter for youth (11- 17) affected by sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitu- tion or pornography.


For The Child (562) 427-7671, (562) 422-8472 Prevention of and treatment for child abuse for vic- tims and their families.


Department of Children and Family Services of L.A. County dcfs.co.la.ca.us


(800) 540-4000


Miller Children’s Abuse and Violence Intervention Center (562) 933-5437 Evaluation and treatment center for children and parents involved in child abuse, family violence or violence in the community. Serving LA and Orange Counties.


Social Services Agency of OC


Counseling Alateen/Al-Anon


(800) 207-4464 24-hour child abuse hotline. www.ssa.ocgov.com (888) 4AL-ANON (425-2666)


Support groups and referrals for families and chil- dren of alcoholics. En español, (562) 948-2190. www.al-anon-alateen.org


Boys and Girls Club Arches (714) 532-7940


Counseling, family support, outreach and referrals. www.bgcgg.org


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