Linda Larma & Daughters Academe of Dance

49-Year Bakersfield Family Dance School

Linda Larma & Daughters Academe of Dance has been operating in Bakersfield since 1976, offering combination classes and hip-hop for children ages 2–17 from the Jomani Drive studio.

Programs

Age-graded classes from toddlers through teens. Classes include:
- Combination classes (Tap/Ballet/Acro):
- Ages 2–3
- Age 4
- Ages 5–6
- Ages 7–8
- Ages 8+
- Hip Hop:
- Ages 5–7
- Ages 8–11
- Ages 12+

What's Included

• 49+ years of continuous Bakersfield operation
• Age-tight grouping (2–3, 4, 5–6, 7–8) for appropriate pacing
• Combination classes packaged as single-class exposure to three genres
• Limited schedule (Mon/Tue/Sat) simplifies commuting
• Specialization in young children
• Family-run multi-generational operation

Experience

Ideal fit for Bakersfield families looking for a tightly age-banded program for young children who want exposure to multiple genres without committing to a competition-heavy studio. The multi-generational family-run model makes for a consistent instructor relationship over many years.