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San Diego Studio
Cheer Dance, Hiphop, Jazz
Lesson Details

Lesson schedule, prices, and other details of San Diego studio

Location of San Diego Studio

STUDIO 2 on 2nd floor in La Vie Dance Studios
1255 W MORENA BLVD SAN DIEGO CA 92110

STUDIO 2 on 2nd floor in La Vie Dance Studios

  1. Studio on W MORENA BLVD across from the parking lot of Lyft.

New opening of San Diego studio! We are looking for new members!

Gravis, one of the biggest cheer dance schools in Japan, open our third studio in the US! It is in San Diego, California, and lessons are led by our American instructor in English. Why not start taking cheer dance lessons here in San Diego? We teach children from the basics, so even beginners can enjoy dancing. Come join us!

Lesson Schedule

CHEER
Preschool - 5th Grade
Tuesday: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
*Children who are 3 years old by April 1st or older are eligible to participate.

Lesson Fee and Other Costs

Prices
Initial Costs
Trial Lesson: $10 (First timer only)
Admission Fee: Free
*The price may vary due to campaigns
Preschool to 5th Grade
Monthly: $150

Initial CostsやWhat are the other costs except for the lesson fee?

  • Lesson fee
  • Costume
  • Entry fee for events

The cost of Cheer Dance and other dance classes for kids is mainly divided into three categories:
Lesson fee, costumes, and event entry fee. Our pricing is more reasonable than the average cost in extracurricular activities for kids. Children can wear the same uniform for 2–3 years in general once you buy one.

Costume

We require you to purchase a designated costume for events and recitals.
*The costume may vary depending on the age and class.

  • Pom-poms：$20 per one pair (※)
  • Cheer Dance constume for toddlers：$50 (※)
  • Cheer Dance uniform for elementary school students：$150〜$175 (※)
  • Shoes (if designated)：$70〜$100 (※)
*These are the prices in Japan. They may vary in the US due to import costs and other factors.

How are Gravis lessons like?

Annual Schedule

1st Term
(3 months)		 While mainly focusing on learning basics, children practice the choreography for an event / recital held once every half a year.
*Its frequency varies every year. Contact us for details.
2nd Term
(3 months)		 We hold an event/recital to show the result of kids' hard work in a first half year. You would be thrilled to see their visible growth!
3rd Term
(3 months)		 Classes might be restructed after the event/recital as needed to raise the level of performance. Perhaps they perform in local events to get more stage experiences.
4th Term
(3 months)		 We are setting up an annual recital in the end of the school year. Children work hard to practice for their stage performance!

About A Recital

Gravis holds a recital once or twice a year to provide an opportunity for children to perform what they’ve been practicing on the stage, so you can witness your child’s growth in person!

Lead Instructor for San Diego Studio

  • Karla Lopez
    Karla Lopez

    Karla is a passionate and experienced dance instructor based in San Diego, CA. With a strong background in cheerleading and dance, Karla began their journey as an all-girl cheerleader in high school, where she competed at JAMZ Nationals. She continued her cheer career at San Francisco State University. During her 5 years as a coed cheerleader at SFSU, Karla competed at prestigious events like USA, NCA, and UCA Nationals. Following her collegiate cheer experience, Karla spent 3 years as a professional dancer for the San Diego Sirens (NLL), further honing her skills and love for dance. She has also been an integral part of the JAMZ Cheer and Dance community for 5 years. Karla loves working with kids of all ages, finding inspiration from the teachers and teammates who guided them during their own journey. Now, she is excited to give back to the community by teaching the new generation of dancers, helping them discover the valuable life lessons that can be learned through cheer and dance.

    Awards/records as a dancer

    • - Received 2nd place at JAMZ High School Cheer Nationals in 2013
    • - Received 2nd place at USA College Cheer Nationals in 2014
    • - Competed at NCA Cheer Nationals in 2016
    • - Competed at UCA Cheer Nationals in 2017 & 2018
    • - Performed at the first NLL outdoor game in 2023
    • - Received the Most Improved Dancer Award in 2023

Teams at San Diego Studio

  • Cheer Dance

    San Diego Cheer Dance

    Newly opened Tuesday cheer dance class started in 2024! We're looking for children ages 3 to 12!

Trial lessons available!
Come join us!

  • First Timer Trial Lesson $10
  • Admission Fee Free

Steps to a trial lesson

  1. Book A Trial Lesson
    First, please book a trial lesson here.
  2. Come to a trial lesson
    Do not hesitate to try! It is also okay to just watch the lesson too!
  3. After the trial lesson
    Clean up with members. We ask parents to fill out the questionnaire.

Things to bring for a trial lesson

  • Fitness wear Fitness wear
  • Indoor Shoes Indoor Shoes
  • Drink Drink
  • Towel Towel

Here is a sample video of a Gravis lesson. It starts with greetings into a fun warm-up. Then some dance technique practice and learning a dance routine! Let's learn new things with our teammates and don't hesitate to try! It is also okay to just see how the class goes when you find it difficult! Parents can also watch during the trial lesson.

Our Policy for A Lesson

The improvement of dance skills doesn't happen overnight. "Continuous effort" is extremely important. Kid's motivation is essential,of course, but we also think it is important that we offer a good system and environment for parents to keep their child come to lessons regularly.

Lesson Quality

Lessons at Gravis are organized by class, rather than by tickets, and we consider class as a team. It is because we prioritize "lesson quality".

By structuring lessons by classes, students can take lessons in the same place, from the same instructor, and with the same members. Over time, this helps to build teamwork in the class, and not only helps students improve their dance technique, but also their cooperation and communication skills.

The friendly atmosphere also makes it easy for new members to fit in, and creates an environment where students can have fun while pursueing the improvement in dance. Since it takes time to acquire good dance skills, we designed our classes to ensure students are excited to show up each week.

Our school system that makes it easy to continue.

We believes that parents' cooperation is essential for kids' lessons. However, we should not rely too much on parents either.

For example, we hold events/recitals twice a year, but all of the rehearsals are implemented in regular lessons, so that there is no need for parents to adjust their schedule just for the rehearsals.
Also, we does not ask parents to find a studio or prepare costumes.
We keep making efforts to offer a good system that will make it easier not only for the children, but also for the parents to continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is a class beginner-friendly?
    Yes it is. Most of our members start as a beginner.
  • How do I apply for menbership?
    1. Book a trial lesson. The fee is (first timer only).
    If you want to sign up for more than one trial lesson, you need to pay the non-membership fee, which is per lesson.
    There is no charge just to visit and watch a class.
    2. Instructors explain details such as our system on the day.
    3. After a trial lesson, submit an entry form online and decide on the date of the first lesson as a official member, if you wish to join us!
  • What age group is a class for?
    From Pre-school (3 yrs old as of 1st April) to 5th Grade.
  • What are things to bring for a trial lesson?
    Fitness wear, indoor Shoes, drink, and towel.
    We recommend a T-shirt and leggings.
  • Is attending a trial lesson mandatory?
    No, but we strongly recommend that you first attend a trial lesson to check the class atmosphere and how your child feels in class.
  • When can I start taking a regular lesson after getting the membership?
    You can join as soon as following week after the trial lesson! You can also choose the start date within first 3 months of the enrollment, so please consult an instructor at the trial lesson.
  • What are the lessons like? How many people will be there?
    • Enter the studio with a nice greeting!
    • > Get ready for the lesson (preparing shoes, water, pom-poms). Have fun with other members until the lesson begins.
    • > Let's start the lesson with greetings!
    • 15 to 20 minutes of warm-up with music
    • 15 to 20 minutes of basic exercises (Practice steps and arm motions)
    • 20 to 30 minutes of choreography practice (Learn 1 or 2 choreographies a year)
    • > Finally, you get to cool down, closing session, clean up and good to go!

    *The class sizes vary by location. It would be 10 to 30 students per class.

  • My child seems behind in class. Is it okay he/she stays the class? Does he/she get improved one day?
    Don't worry, as each child has their own pace! Please value your child's feelings about "having fun!" It takes time to improve in dance. First, let's start by building relationships with new friends and instructor. During the lesson, we also share tips for improvement and exercises your child can work on, so let's also make it a habit to practice at home.
  • Can parents observe regular lessons in person?
    Observing during lessons is not permitted in order to allow the children to concentrate. (Observation is permitted only during trial lessons/observation lessons) We share videos of lessons and we hold parents’ observation days once every few months.
  • Is there a parking lot?
    Yes, there is one behind the facility.

Parents' Comments

  • As the class is newly opened, I thought it would be easy for my child to make friends. I am excited to hear that the instructor would share videos of the lessons with parents! I also heard that many of the members are beginners, so that's another reason why I chose this class.
  • Many of my daughter's friends are taking dance lessons, so she started saying that she wanted to take them too. I'd heard that Cheer Dance was cute and good to learn teamwork, so I figured we'd give it a try. I am really looking forward to seeing my child in practice and at her recitals!
  • I was talking to my friend in Japan whose child is already taking lessons at Gravis. She told me that the instructors are of a high standard and the regular recitals are a good source of motivation. She also said there are no other duties parents are expected to fulfill, which is a big advantage over other after-school activities.

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Gravis Inc. is committed to protecting your personal information by adhering to the following privacy policy.

  1. 1. Purpose of Using Personal Information

    Our company uses personal information for the following purposes only:

    • - Verification of membership, billing, notifying changes in fees or service conditions, suspension or termination of services, and other related service provisions, including affiliated and partner companies.
    • - Promoting sales and conducting surveys regarding our services via telephone, email, mail, and other media.
    • - Improving our services or developing new services.
    • - Using information within the scope of the consent obtained from customers.

  2. 2. Types of Personal Information Collected

    We collect personal information necessary for providing studio lesson guides and various services, such as your address, name, date of birth, gender, occupation, phone number, and health status.

  3. 3. Provision of Personal Information

    We do not provide personal information to external parties except in the following cases:

    • - With prior consent from the individual.
    • - When deemed necessary for the individual’s or public interest.
    • - When based on laws and regulations.

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    We take appropriate measures to ensure personal information is accurate and up-to-date.We implement organizational, technical, and human security management measures as required by law to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, or leakage of personal information.Companies handling personal information on our behalf are also required to manage it strictly.In case of any incidents involving personal information, we will respond promptly and appropriately.

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Gravis Inc.
970 W 190th St. Suite 435 Torrance, CA 90502
TEL: 310-909-8501
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