Alice Chien

Founder/Owner/Artistic Director
Alice Chien

Ms. Alice founded Dancecapade in 2000 with a vision to cultivate a supportive space where children can explore and nurture their love for dance. A Diamond Bar native, she was a member of the Walnut High School Dance Team, founding member of USC Trojan Dance Force, and the World Champion Los Angeles Laker Girls for 4 consecutive years. Her training includes esteemed institutions like EDGE Performing Arts Center and Defore Dance Center.

Ms. Alice’s extensive background includes roles as a dance judge for the United Spirit Association and American Championships Dance Competitions. Her career also features appearances in Fox Sports commercials, Showtime Dreams, The Best Damn Sports Show, Monday Night Live, Jamie Kennedy Experience, and NBA Inside Stuff.

With a wealth of teaching and performance experience across Southern California, Ms. Alice has mentored numerous dancers who have gone on to excel in Performing Arts Schools, collegiate dance teams, dance majors, NBA dance teams, and the professional dance industry. She holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique, is a 200-hour yoga instructor, and has completed 500-hour comprehensive Pilates training with STOTT Pilates. Committed to fostering a well-rounded dance education, Ms. Alice aims to support dancers in achieving their personal goals while building lasting friendships and contributing to the performing arts community.