About

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New World Dance Academy has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley and the Los Angeles area for over 23 years, providing a fun, creative, and positive environment in a family-like atmosphere. Originally established by Terry Bixler (choreographer to Janet Jackson), NWDA is one of the most innovative and cutting edge dance studios in the area, fusing timeless techniques with new and exciting trends.

We have various recreational, professional, or pre-professional programs, for all ages and all genders, with focuses on: Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Tumbling/Acro, and Multimedia.

We have a brand new, state-of-the-art location. During the construction process in 2020, we were fortunate to be able to design our space for optimized safety in these unprecedented times. Our new location features: a brand new hi-tech ventilation system (designed to constantly rotate filtered air), fully ADA-approved accessible features, raised sprung marley floors to prevent dancer injury, high ceilings and longer rooms for safety during for Tumbling/Acro and other high impact classes, adjustable lighting for mood and ambience, and more.

Welcome to the New World. We look forward to meeting you!

BRAND NEW LOCATION:
26885 SIERRA HWY, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321

*12-Time Las Vegas National Dance Champions!

New World Dance Academy is a proud member of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce.

Owner/Administrator: Marsha Aligo
Creative Director: Terry Bixler
Assistant Directors: Savannah Aligo, Victoria Reina
In-House Media & Videography: New World Productions

Why Dance?

Giving your child a chance to dance helps to improve:

  • Motor Development: balance, coordination, fine motor skills, flexibility, core strength, muscle memory, posture.

  • Social/Pragmatic Development: social skills, teamwork, self-confidence, healthy relationships with other goal-oriented kids.  

  • Cognitive development: problem-solving skills, memory, attention/focus.

  • Essential Life Skills: perseverance, self-discipline, work ethic, goal development, creativity.

  • Emotional Health:  increases serotonin levels, improves mood, reduces stress levels.

  • Physical Fitness: exercise, heart-healthy activity, proper nutrition.

"There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them." ~ Vicki Baum