The Dance Center
6135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., #B6, Carmel (831) 625-3262, dancecarmel.com
In a state-of-the-art studio, students range from Tiny Dancers (starting at 16 months) through competition teams for advanced older students. The styles of dance include ballet (on and off pointe), tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and a musical theater program. Beyond creating a second-to-none dance studio, the team at the Dance Center has also created a community of students, mentors and teachers where everyone is supportive beyond the springy floors of the facility. Directors Tia Brown and Laura Jeselnick have danced their way to the top.