About the owner
Daylen McWhorter is a professional dancer & choreographer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Daylen holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree in dance, with a minor in business from California State, Long Beach.
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Daylen first expressed a passion for dance at the age of thirteen, and began training by teaching himself through video. He later received formal training in surrounding Los Angeles studios from: California School of the Arts-SGV, Athletic Garage Dance Center, and the Abby Lee Dance Company.
Daylen has been featured in several professional works, including: MADHOUSE season one and two, Holiday Twist, Chris Moon's Galina, and Choreographers Carnival September 2021/May 2022. He often teaches drop-in classes at Athletic Garage Dance Center and the Abby Lee Dance Company, and has filmed several professional concept videos in the LA area. To discover more work done by Daylen McWhorter, visit his Instagram @daylenmcwhorter.
LOCATION
THE DANCE BASE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED AT:
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1211 Morena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110 United States
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Our Story
Welcome to The Dance Base — your ultimate destination for excellence in competitive dance. At The Dance Base, we’re passionate about training the next generation of dancers in a positive, high-energy environment that values both technical precision and artistic expression. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping each dancer grow in skill, confidence, and creativity, whether they’re stepping into the studio for the first time or preparing for the national stage. We offer a range of classes and competition teams designed to challenge, inspire, and support every dancer’s unique journey. This is more than a studio — it’s your foundation for greatness.​Founded in 2025, The Dance Base is committed to bringing fresh perspectives & ideas into the competition dance world.
Meet The Team
MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT STYLES WE OFFER
ACROBATICS
Acrobatic dance, often called acro, is a unique blend of classical dance technique and precision acrobatic elements. It combines the strength, flexibility, and control of gymnastics with the fluidity and grace of dance, featuring movements such as backbends, handstands, aerials, and tumbling skills seamlessly integrated into choreography.​
DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, NO SHOES
BALLET
Ballet is a classical form of dance that emphasizes grace, technique, and precise movements. It builds a strong foundation in posture, flexibility, strength, and discipline, and is known for its elegant lines, pointed feet, and expressive storytelling through movement.​
DRESS CODE: BLACK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, BALLET SHOES, HAIR IN A NEAT BUN
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a versatile and expressive style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz dance. It focuses on emotional connection, fluid movement, and creative expression, often using floor work, improvisation, and unique dynamics to tell a story or explore ideas.​​​
DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, SOCKS OR BARE FEET
HIP HOP
Hip hop dance is a high-energy, street-style dance that originated from hip hop culture. It features sharp, rhythmic movements, freestyle elements, and dynamic footwork, often performed to hip hop, R&B, or pop music. It encourages individuality, creativity, and confidence.
​​DRESS CODE: COMFORTABLE DANCE CLOTHING, HAIR UP, STREET SHOES
JAZZ
Jazz dance is an energetic and expressive dance style that combines sharp movements, stylized technique, and rhythm-based choreography. It draws from ballet, modern, and theatrical dance, often performed to upbeat music with a strong emphasis on personality and performance.​​
DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, JAZZ SHOES OR BARE FEET
LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz that focuses on expressing emotion and storytelling through movement. Dancers perform with fluidity, grace, and strong technique, often interpreting the lyrics and mood of the music to convey deep feeling.​​​
DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, HALF SOLES/JAZZ SHOES/BARE FEET
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical theatre dance combines dance, acting, and storytelling to bring characters and scenes to life—just like in Broadway-style performances. It focuses on expression, character work, and stage presence, often performed to songs from musicals or theatrical productions.
​​​DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, JAZZ SHOES OR BARE FEET​​
TAP
Tap dance is a rhythmic and percussive dance style where dancers create sounds with their feet using special tap shoes. It focuses on timing, musicality, and intricate footwork, turning movement into music through patterns and beats.​​​
DRESS CODE: FORM FITTED CLOTHING, HAIR UP, TAP SHOES REQUIRED
