El Dorado Dance Academy, North Campus

Acting and Character classes for ages 8+. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Musical Theater Dance classes for ages 7+. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Tap classes of all ages. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Primary level classes for ages 5-7. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Combo classes for ages 4-6. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Creative Movement classes for ages 3-4. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Children’s classes for ages 1-3. El Dorado Dance Academy has been offering dance classes in El Dorado Hills for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves in a warm and welcoming environment for all.

EDDA has three multi-disciplined touring companies with capabilities in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical.

EDDA has three multi-disciplined touring companies with capabilities in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical.

EDDA has three multi-disciplined touring companies with capabilities in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical.

EDDA has three multi-disciplined touring companies with capabilities in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical.

EDDA has three multi-disciplined touring companies with capabilities in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical.

Male students can enjoy any of the dance styles offered at El Dorado Dance Academy, and of particular interest would be Jazz, Turns and Technique, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Irish Dance, Musical Theatre Dance and Polynesian.

Male students can enjoy any of the dance styles offered at El Dorado Dance Academy, and of particular interest would be Jazz, Turns and Technique, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Irish Dance, Musical Theatre Dance and Polynesian.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting. Male students can enjoy any of the dance styles offered at El Dorado Dance Academy, and of particular interest would be Jazz, Turns and Technique, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Irish Dance, Musical Theatre Dance and Polynesian.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Adult classes are offered in the mornings, noontime and evenings covering such dance styles as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Clogging, Irish, Social Dance, Yoga/Pilates and Body Sculpting.

Lyrical classes start children from the age of 8.

Pre-teen Jazz, Pre-Tap, Hip-Hop and Baton Twirling can accommodate children as young as 5.

Pre-teen Jazz, Pre-Tap, Hip-Hop and Baton Twirling can accommodate children as young as 5.

Pre-teen Jazz, Pre-Tap, Hip-Hop and Baton Twirling can accommodate children as young as 5.

Pre-teen Jazz, Pre-Tap, Hip-Hop and Baton Twirling can accommodate children as young as 5.

Students aged 4 can take Creative Movement or one of our Ballet/Jazz/Tap Combo classes.

Students aged 4 can take Creative Movement or one of our Ballet/Jazz/Tap Combo classes. May register for these 4 week sessions through the El Dorado Hills Community Services District.

Students of the age of 2.5 are the youngest that El Dorado Dance Academy enrolls, and this would be for the ballet preparatory class Dance Discovery or the rhythmic fun of Hippitee Hop!

Students of the age of 2.5 are the youngest that El Dorado Dance Academy enrolls, and this would be for the ballet preparatory class Dance Discovery or the rhythmic fun of Hippitee Hop! May register for these 4 week sessions through the El Dorado Hills Community Services District.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique. Lyrical is a hybrid combination of jazz, ballet and modern dance. Lyrical is one of the most popular styles of dance to date.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Standard dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Lyrical are on offer, as well as popular cutting edge dance styles such as AcroDance, Baton Twirling, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, and Turns and Technique.

Leotard and tights of student’s color choice. Leggings or fitted shorts and dance top are also acceptable. (NO bootie shorts or jeans!) Black tap shoes. Hair secured out of face.

Leotard and tights of student’s color choice. Leggings or fitted shorts and dance top also acceptable over leotard and tights. Tan Jazz shoes, Capezio #EJ2 or Bloch #SO403L recommended. Hair secured out of face.

Leotard and tights of student’s color choice. Leggings or fitted shorts and dance top also acceptable over leotard and tights. Additional layers may be worn for warm-up but removed at instructor request. Tan Lyrical Half Soles. (Boys must wear dance belt or similar). Hair secured out of face.

Dancers’ choice of either: leotard, tan tights, and leggings or fitted shorts and dance top also acceptable over leotard and tights OR addition of t-shirt and loose pants. Required shoe is Tan Jazz. Hair secured out of face.

Leotard and tights of student’s color choice. Leggings or fitted shorts and dance top also acceptable over leotard and tights. Additional layers may be worn for warm-up but removed at instructor request. Tan jazz shoes required (Capezio #EJ2 or Bloch #SO403L recommended). Boys must wear dance belt or similar. Hair secured out of face.

Loose clothing that will not restrict movement. Clean tennis shoes or dance sneakers (indoor/dance class use ONLY; no outdoor shoes permitted) can be any color for class. For dancers participating in Summer Concert, acceptable shoe colors are all black, all white, or a combination of both.

Pink tights, pink leotard, tutu or skirt if desired (must be attached to leotard so it’s not a distraction), and pink leather Ballet slippers. Hair in a bun if long or pulled away from face if short.

Girls: Leotard of student’s color choice, pink tights (Capezio #1916), pink Ballet slippers, and black Tap shoes. Hair in a bun if long or pulled away from face if short. Boys: White T-shirt/leotard, dance belt, black tights, Jazz pants, sweats or bike shorts, white socks, black Ballet shoes, and black Tap shoes. Hair neatly combed.

Girls: Black leotard, skin-tone tights under leo (optional fitted shorts over tights and leo) or form fitting leggings, tan Jazz shoes, hair in a bun Boys: Form fitting shirt (tucked) or black leotard, stretchable shorts longer than fingertips but form fitted - no loose clothing, tan Jazz shoes, hair nicely combed

Girls: Black, Navy, Dark Green, Dark Purple, or Maroon leotard (dark tones), pink tights (Capezio #1916) and pink Ballet slippers. Hair in a bun if long or pulled away from face if short. Boys: White T-shirt/Black, Navy, Dark Green, Dark Purple, or Maroon leotard (dark tones), dance belt, black tights, Jazz pants, sweats or bike shorts, white socks and black Ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed.

Girls: Black leotard, pink tights (Capezio #1916) and pink Ballet slippers. Hair in a bun if long or pulled away from face if short. Boys: White T-shirt/leotard, dance belt, black tights, Jazz pants, sweats or bike shorts, white socks and black Ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed.

Girls: Pink leotard (dancers who are age 10 and older may wear a black leotard), pink tights (Capezio #1916) and pink Ballet slippers. Hair in a bun if long or pulled away from face if short. Boys: White T-shirt/leotard, dance belt, black tights, Jazz pants, sweats or bike shorts, white socks and black Ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed.

Girls: Black leotard, footless skin-tone tights under leo (optional form-fitted shorts over tights and leo) or form fitting leggings, acro shoes or barefoot (no socks!), hair in a bun. Boys: Form fitting shirt (tucked) or black leotard, dance belt (or equivalent) stretchable shorts longer than fingertips but form fitted -no loose clothing, acro shoes or barefoot (no socks!), hair nicely combed.

From Pre-Tap to our advanced level tap classes, combinations are put to a variety of music styles, showcasing traditional Broadway Tap and the latest Tap Jam and Stomp techniques.

One of EDDA's favorites, Musical Theatre Dance is a dance-based class that consists of vocal and dramatic exercises within the dance classroom. Introduction of Broadway and West End Musicals will augment the minor singing and acting techniques along with the dance steps, drawing from established repertoire in the musical theatre genre, as well as original choreographic works.

Lyrical is one of the most popular styles of dance. It is more emotive than jazz, less codified than ballet and pulls movement vocabulary from modern dance.

Drawing from LA, New York and London-based jazz styles, EDDA's Teen and Adult Jazz classes emphasize body line, precision, flexible torso work, isolation, turns and the hottest dance techniques! This Jazz technique is interspersed with high kicks, leaps and jumps in a well-balanced classical jazz lesson that dips into other genres. Jazz is segmented into Jazz I, II, III, IV and V, where each level involves steady progression of complexity as the students improve.

This class offering is a fun introduction to Hip-Hop for youngsters! This unique program is a 45-minute class that teaches children different movement skills and coordination techniques while having a great time! Whether they fly like airplanes, learn rhythms from around the world, or become jungle animals, you can be sure they will use their imagination!

A combination of our Hip-Hop and Jazz disciplines.

Hip-Hop will have you jumpin', turnin', spinnin', movin' forwards and backwards! The best of urban dance, Hip-Hop is the latest cultural trend on the dance scene, and EDDA's Hip-Hop offers exposure to street, funk and break as part of this class. Prior dance training is helpful, but not required, therefore a supplemental jazz class is strongly recommended to prevent injury and introduce the traditional connective steps necessary to put routines together.

Ballet can be fun and whimsical in this engaging, circle-based ballet class, which offers a delightful first experience for the independent little ballerina! Utilizing magic wands, scarves and ballet basics, even the youngest rising star can feel the excitement of ballet learning steps such as a plié, tendu, soutenu and sauté!

Our most popular class for beginning dancers! Creative Movement is rooted in the conventions of a ballet class structure while allowing for individual creativity, set to children's music. This 45-minute lesson provides the basis for young beginning dancers for further development in the study of dance by introducing bodily coordination, stretch exercises, rhythm and basic terminology.

Contemporary is an exquisitely unique (and fun!) exploration of body movement and personal expressivity made popular by the hit show So You Think You Can Dance? This style of dance borrows from a collection of dance movements developed in modern and postmodern dance, as well as an array of still developing philosophies about body/mind interconnectedness.

Combo is a popular class that uses both classical and funky kid’s music with energetic movement introducing the fun of ballet and American theatrical dance forms of Tap and Jazz! Get all three for a great price, this class emphasizes enjoyment, showmanship and foundational techniques so that your child can plié, shuffle flap, or kick ball change their way to stardom!

This class is designed to instruct and guide the creative process in creating dance choreography. Utilizing everything from images to concepts of color and emotion to awaken the artistic in a dancer's mind and influence the movement of the body. This class will push the boundaries of the imagination!

Baton Twirling (ages 5+) The culmination of historic entertainment from island staff spinning and marching band leader theatrics, twirling has evolved into a world-class showcase that some consider art and others sport. This class focuses on hand-eye coordination and basic techniques that easily transfer to support prop manipulation in other dance disciplines.

Ballet has centuries of tradition as one of the world's most elegant dance arts where placement of the body, poise and proper alignment are emphasized. All levels, beginning with our youngest Pre-Ballet dancers (age 5) through levels I, II, III, IV and V utilize the appropriate classical terminology and include barre work, adagio, petite allegro, grand allegro and turns.

Acro is best defined as the fusion of the artistic motion of dance combined with the athleticism of acrobatics. This class focuses on the five areas of Acro that build strong safe dancers: strength, flexibility, balancing, limbering and tumbling.

I pay for my daughter to learn to be disciplined. I am paying for my daughter to learn to take care of her mind and body. I am paying for my daughter to learn how to work with others and be a good team member; and to develop her creativity.

My daughter is taking the musical theatre class here, and she loves it! She started off very shy and now she is singing out and dancing in front of everyone by herself. I'm so glad we decided to put her in this class.

From her first ballet class to ballet 4 and pointe this year, we could not be happier with our choice in dance instruction and dance family for our daughter.

From her first ballet class to ballet 4 and pointe this year, we could not be happier with our choice in dance instruction and dance family for our daughter.

Last year she was accepting into EDDA Spectrum (Jr) dance company which has been an amazing experience. Not only has it contributed to her skills and confidence as a dancer but has additionally nurtured a strong sisterhood with the other company members.

My daughter started her EDDA dance career at the young age of 2 1/2 in Dance Discovery class. Now she's almost 12 dancing 4 days each week for 8+ hours.

My little girls just started ballet here and they love it - especially their teacher Ms. Katherine. They can't wait to get to class each week!

I think the musical theatre dance class is great! If word gets out about how much the kids enjoy this class, you'll have a waiting list a mile long to get into the class.

Story Ballet Production is El Dorado Dance Academy’s introduction to our students of what it is like to be in a professional Ballet Company environment, with all the rigor and expectations that are needed to be successful.

EDDA's resident competitive teams train in multiple techniques and disciplines, and compete throughout the Sacramento region and Lake Tahoe. Commitment includes Ballet, Jazz, Acro/Conditioning, Lyrical or Contemporary, a Dance Elective class, and two group rehearsals per week.

Principal Corps de Ballet (ages 12-15) is part of the Story Ballet Production company at El Dorado Dance Academy, typically dancing at a Ballet III or IV level.

Corps de Ballet (ages 8-11) is part of the Story Ballet Production company at El Dorado Dance Academy, typically dancing at a Ballet I or II level.

Mini Corps de Ballet (ages 5-7) is part of the Story Ballet Production company at El Dorado Dance Academy, typically dancing at a Pre-Ballet level.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. Studios 3 and 4 are covered with 'Marley' surfacing which is a slip-resistant vinyl that is easy on knees and soft tissue, great for Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acro and Modern.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. Studios 3 and 4 are covered with 'Marley' surfacing which is a slip-resistant vinyl that is easy on knees and soft tissue, great for Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acro and Modern.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. Studios 3 and 4 are covered with 'Marley' surfacing which is a slip-resistant vinyl that is easy on knees and soft tissue, great for Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acro and Modern.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. Studios 3 and 4 are covered with 'Marley' surfacing which is a slip-resistant vinyl that is easy on knees and soft tissue, great for Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acro and Modern.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. The South Location Studios 1 and 2 are hardwood surfaces perfect for ballet, tap and baton twirling.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. The South Location Studios 1 and 2 are hardwood surfaces perfect for ballet, tap and baton twirling.

Floors in all studios at El Dorado Dance Academy are raised from the concrete subfloor and sprung for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention during dance training. The South Location Studios 1 and 2 are hardwood surfaces perfect for ballet, tap and baton twirling.

Teens (ages 13 - 14) Competitive Dance Team at El Dorado Dance Academy, part of the Competition Troupe.

Juniors (ages 10 - 12) Competitive Dance Team at El Dorado Dance Academy, part of the Competition Troupe.

Auditions for the Principal Cast of Story Ballet Production's Spring Production at EDDA South. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional Ballet Company.

Minis (ages 7 - 9) Competitive Dance Team at El Dorado Dance Academy, part of the Competition Troupe.