Since 1985
Forty years of dancers
Orange County Performing Arts Academy opened in Anaheim Hills in 1985, founded by Rhonda Gowen Chin — and passed, years later, to her own long-time student Rachel Miller. It has stayed what it started as: a family-focused studio holding the highest standards of technical excellence and creative, inspired choreography.
Today OCPAA trains dancers from 18 months to 18 years, beginner through nationally competitive. Whether your dancer chases a high-stakes competitive path or simply loves their Tuesday class, the season ends the same way for everyone: a professional studio-wide finale on a real stage.
The faculty
At OCPAA, students can achieve their best because the teachers are the best — active leaders in the dance world who conduct master classes across the globe, choreograph for top-tier programs, and judge major competitions.
Rachel Miller
Owner & Director
Owner of OCPAA after 15+ years as Company Director, with hundreds of choreography awards behind the program. Danced competitively for 11 years, captained the Esperanza High dance team, and won a UDA National Championship with Cal State Fullerton — the first of CSUF’s 11 dance teams to do it. Graduated CSUF in Child and Adolescent Studies, and has dedicated herself to educating, mentoring, and inspiring dancers ever since.
Rhonda Gowen Chin
Founder
Founded Orange County Performing Arts Academy in 1985 and led it until handing the reins to her long-time student Rachel Miller. Trained with some of New York City’s most distinguished modern dance companies — Erick Hawkins, Twyla Tharp, Merce Cunningham, and José Limón — with a UCLA degree in dance education, and still travels nationwide teaching master classes and mentoring studio directors.
Hannahlei Cabanilla
Faculty · SYTYCD Season 15 Champion
“So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX) Season 15 CHAMPION — Anaheim Hills born and raised, OCPAA-trained, and now teaching the next generation on the same marley she grew up on.
Miss Addie · Addie Nelson
Miss Amy B. · Amy Berokoff
Miss Amy G.
Miss Amy N. · Amy Nakamura
Miss Candice · Candice McCarty
Miss Destiny
Miss Mikaylah
Miss Rachel R.
Miss Sabrina
Miss Sarah
Miss Shannon
Miss Yana
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Studio rentals
Nine studio rooms with built-up marley floors, mirrors, sound systems, and plenty of light — barres built-in or portable. Availability follows the class schedule; most rooms open Saturdays after 2:00 PM and all day Sundays. Email regina.ocpaa@gmail.com for pricing and availability.
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40–50 people
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15–20 people
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15–20 people
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15–20 people
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40–50 people
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15–20 people
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5–10 people
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15–20 people
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15–20 people
Find the studio
6501 E Serrano Ave
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
On the corner of Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano in Anaheim Hills — near Yorba Linda, Orange, Villa Park, and Placentia, in a safe, convenient neighborhood business center.
Office hours
- Monday–Thursday 3:30 – 8:00 PM
- Friday 3:30 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Contact
Email is the best way to reach the studio — info@ocpaadance.com, or stop by the front desk during office hours.