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At our Performing Arts Academy, we offer a wide range of dance classes for all ages and skill levels, with a foundation in classical ballet.
Join us to grow in skill, confidence, and passion! Meet Claudette Smith, Your Passionate Dance Studio Owner! With over two decades of dedication to education and a lifelong love for dance, Claudette Smith is thrilled to step into the role of studio owner. Claudette brings a wealth of experience, having been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for her outstanding contributions to mathematics education in the Beaumont Unified School District. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Claremont Graduate University. Claudette’s journey in education spans more than 20 years, during which she served as the Mathematics Department Chair, House System Team Lead, and Instructional Technology Coach. Her passion for teaching and coaching is evident in her previous roles, where she guided countless students and fellow educators to success. Claudette’s versatility, energy, and commitment to making a difference have been the driving forces behind her achievements. Sixteen years into her career in education, Claudette made pivot outside of education to best suite the needs of her family at the time. She gained valuable leadership experience through four years of retail management at Target and Amazon. These roles honed her skills in team management, customer service, and operational efficiency, all of which she brings to her new venture as a dance studio owner. A former high school and professional cheerleader, Claudette has coached and choreographed numerous award-winning teams. Her students have gone on to join prestigious dance and cheer teams, compete at national levels, and pursue professional careers in the performing arts. Claudette’s passion lies in helping each individual dancer reach their fullest potential. She is excited to return to the arts in this new capacity and looks forward to fostering a supportive, creative, and inspiring environment for all her students. Join Claudette at her studio and experience the joy of dance in a space where talent is nurtured, and dreams are realized.
09/27/2026
🩵 PolyKnack in the Park! 🐧🌳
Come dance with us! Join the PKS team for a FREE community pop-up class featuring hip hop, jazz & more. ✨
No experience needed. Just come ready to move, have fun, and experience a little PKS magic! 🩵
🩵 PolyKnack in the Park! 🐧🌳
Come dance with us! Join the PKS team for a FREE community pop-up class featuring hip hop, jazz & more. ✨
No experience needed. Just come ready to move, have fun, and experience a little PKS joy! 🩵
08/15/2026
🩵 PolyKnack in the Park! 🐧🌳
Come dance with us! Join the PKS team for a FREE community pop-up class featuring hip hop, jazz & more. ✨
No experience needed. Just come ready to move, have fun, and experience a little PKS magic! 🩵
Audition 2
Thursday , August 13
The Nutcracker: Traditions in Motion
All dancers are welcome.
Pre-register today.
bit.ly/AUDITION2026PKSNC
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You’re invited!
Join us for our Open House and kick off Season 3 as we begin Building Strong Foundations together.
Meet our instructors, explore the studio, find the perfect classes, and register for an exciting new season of dance, theatre, music, and more!
📅 Saturday, August 8
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 PolyKnack Studios
Whether you’re brand new or returning for another amazing year, we can’t wait to welcome you!
The Nutcracker: Traditions in Motion
Audition 1
Saturday, August 1
Audition 2
Thursday , August 13
All dancers are welcome.
Register today.
bit.ly/AUDITION2026PKSNC
Photo credits: Adrienne Larreta
✨ We are so proud of every student who took the stage in Frozen Jr. this spring! These moments from our photo shoot capture the joy, dedication, and heart that made the production so special. Thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making it an unforgettable season. We can’t wait to see where the next adventure takes us! ❄️🩵
Photo credits: Adrienne Larreta
The Nutcracker: Traditions in Motion • 2026
Audition 1
Saturday, August 1
Audition 2
Thursday, August 13
All dancers welcome.
Register today.
bit.ly/AUDITION2026PKSNC
Photo credits: Adrienne Larreta
The wait is almost over! ❄️🎭
This weekend, our incredible performers will take the stage for Frozen Jr., and we couldn’t be more proud of everything they’ve accomplished. Their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of rehearsals have prepared them for this moment, and we can’t wait to watch them shine.
Join us as we celebrate their talent, confidence, and love of the performing arts. It’s going to be a magical weekend you won’t want to miss! 🩵
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/PKSTICKETS
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1355E Alessandro Boulevard Ste 206/208
Riverside, CA
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| Monday | 3:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 3:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
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