We are FOCUS!
Located in Irvine California, FOCUS is highly recognized for our amazing diversity of dance styles in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and K-Pop, as well as fitness classes, and an award-winning competitive program. We are well known for our professional training, and proud of our positive and safe environment to unite and experience the strong balance between the Art of Dance, the Entertainment of Dance, and the Joy of Dance!
Our award-winning Commercial Dance Studio is lead by three-time Emmy Nominated Monie Adamson, who has a reputation for developing the full artistic potential of every student with supportive values, recognition, and positive reinforcement.
FOCUS Dance Center is a proven leader in the Dance Community for holding a rare commitment to the talent, passion, and integrity of every student, and an Office Staff is known for their positive customer service, integrity, quality, and professionalism.
With a concentration on promoting self-confidence, teamwork, and a passion for the arts, the team at FOCUS always strives for bringing out the greatest potential living within every dancer no matter the age or the level. FOCUS is also known for its diversity in ages and levels from the beginner to the professional, for ages from 2.5 to 102. At FOCUS, we provide a positive atmosphere for students to join together and study the technical skills of dance - all the while creating treasured memories and life-long friends.
These traits set them apart from the rest of the dance world.
FOCUS has its sights set on the dancer within “Yeah...It’s a Dance Thing”!
Our Story
Monie Adamson and husband Darick Parrish established FOCUS Dance Center in 2003 with the heartfelt vision of creating a Studio reflective of the high family standards of the Irvine Community. It was most important to provide a climate where neighborhood families could come together in a safe environment that was inclusive, supportive of values and offered the positive mental, physical, and social wellness of Dance and Fitness. Their dream included giving back to the community by focusing on developing self-confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and socialization, as well as the full artistic potential of every student.
Fast forward 21 years, Monie is grateful to be leading an incredible team of approximately 30 highly credentialed and talented individuals. Her Teaching Faculty and professional Office Team live that vision and thoughtfully bring diverse high-quality Dance, Fitness, and Performance training, as well as the Art of Dance, to the Irvine Community.