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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

World Star Academy is a performing arts academy offering dance, singing, acting, and modeling programs for students ages 6-18 years old with locations across Southern California and twenty years of experience in training students and professional dancers, singers, actors, and models. Our mission is to help students build confidence and become world stars in life.

Programs

Hip Hop Dance
K-Pop Dance
Sing & Dance
Singing
Modeling
Acting

Director

Ms. Lita Tavedikul

My life is dedicated to helping children build their confidence through performing arts. I believe that confidence allows kids to reach their fullest potential and achieve their dreams. When I was six, I failed first grade. My Mom stormed into the principal’s office and said to her, “If you let a six-year-old fail first grade, you are crushing her confidence for life!” I passed onto grade 2 immediately! Because my mom believed in me, I started believing in myself. And that changed everything!
I became a TV personality at 10 years old. I won the national singing competition at 12 and became a recording artist under PolygramRecords at 17. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology at New York University with a Magna Cum Laude and a Master’s Degree in Education at Framingham State University. I produced top-rated TV shows and collaborated with the biggest entertainment companies in Asia. The confidence I had gained through performance changed the course of my life and this was why I opened World Star Academy. For 20 years I’ve trained tens of thousands of kids and numerous artists. Throughout my career, I have seen countless transformations of shy kids into confident individuals.
Welcome to ourWorld Star family!

Instructors

Kevin

Kevin Nguyen is a choreographer for many world-renowned artists such as Daddy Yankee, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, BTS, Paula Abdul, and etc. He is the Dance Director for World Star Legacy Crew, our Hip Hop team.

Taya

Taya Egorova is the champion of World of Dance and a choreographer for artists. She is the coach for Transformers, our Hip Hop team.

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Isabel

Isabel Papaleontiou is
a champion of World Hip Hop Championship in the Mega Crew Division.

Lita Tavedikul is the Founder and Director of World Star Academy. For over 20 years she has been an artist and a music and TV producer of top-rated TV shows and a trainer for artists.

Lita

Ms. Dea Nguyen, Judge for many top Hip Hop competitions, Choreographer and Dance Coach for World Star Legacy Crew

Dea

Dea Nguyen is an accomplished choreographer and judge for Hip Hop International, the world’s leading Hip Hop competition organizer. She is the coach for World Star Legacy Crew, our Hip Hop team.

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Activities

Two women dancing in a colorful indoor space with a pink and blue wall, wearing shiny silver tops and bright pink pants, with one smiling and the other looking serious.

LA Talent Festival

Video Filming

Young dancers perform on stage in military-style camouflage pants and black tops with cutouts, striking a pose with fists raised, under a blue and black geometric backdrop.

A woman and five young girls on a runway at a fashion show, with a pink-themed Barbie backdrop. The woman is holding a large Barbie frame prop and dressed in a pink top with dark skirt, while the girls wear pink outfits and pose confidently.

Dance Competitions

Casting Convention

Calendar

Year 2026

Jan 5 Academy opens
Jan 16 - 20 SPIN actors / models
casting convention
March 1 LA Talent Festival
May 29 - 31 KAR Regional
Dance Competition
June 30 - July 5 KAR National
Dance Competition
July 11 - 17 Video filmings
Aug 22 LA Fashion Week
Audition
Oct 25 LA Talent Festival
Nov (TBA) LA Fashion Week
Dec 12 - 18 Christmas Party
Dec 21 - Jan 3 Christmas Holiday
Jan 4 Academy opens

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What Parents Are Saying

Teresa Flores

“Iris has been taking singing and dancing lessons at World Star Academy with Lita. She has improved so much with her singing, dancing, confidence, and maturity.”

A young girl and a woman sit together at a digital keyboard in a music studio. The girl, on the left, is smiling and wearing a camouflage shirt and a skirt. The woman, on the right, is looking at the camera and wearing a patterned blouse. In the background, there are multiple guitars, a computer monitor displaying a music production software, and speakers.

Maricor Grio

“This is just a little over a year and Ava is a completely different person. At first, she was very shy and nervous. She’s performed twice and she owns the stage. She has no fear now. Once you have the talent to sing and dance in front of people then you can translate that to all aspects of your life. To have that kind of confidence in yourself, there’s no limit.”

A young girl and an adult woman sitting together in a room, both smiling at the camera. The girl has curly hair and is wearing a red shirt, and the woman has straight hair and is wearing a pink shirt.

Grace DeRosa

“Thank you for building something amazing! The vibe at World Star Academy is perfect for Bella. She’s having so much fun and developing as a dancer. The energy and camaraderie at the studio are positive!”