California Dance Academy

Crucial for focused students who wish to maintain and increase their level of technique. Minimum of two weeks required for those dancers wishing to join California Dance Ensemble, our pre-professional performing company.

Students build a foundation in ballet technique while training in other styles such as jazz, contemporary, or hip hop to lay the groundwork for technique, expression, and artistry. For ages 5 – 12.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

California Dance Academy guides beginning to pre-professional dancers through a carefully designed curriculum of ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and conditioning classes. Our ballet curriculum draws on the best of the ABT, RAD, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and all our classes are taught by experienced industry professionals.

Dancers wishing to take Contemporary must take ballet class to gain the foundation needed for the alternate styles.

Dancers wishing to take Musical Theatre must take ballet class to gain the foundation needed for the alternate styles.

Dancers wishing to take Jazz must take ballet class to gain the foundation needed for the alternate styles.

Ballet classes are required for dancers wishing to take Jazz, Musical Theatre or Contemporary to gain the foundation needed for the alternate styles.

Classes include Ballet (all levels including Pre-Ballet and our beloved Adult Open Ballet!), Contemporary & Hip Hop. Nationally Recognized Faculty. Small class sizes – personal attention. CDA is owned and operated by professional ballet dancers.

Crucial for focused students who wish to maintain and increase their level of technique. Minimum of two weeks required for those dancers wishing to join California Dance Ensemble, our pre-professional performing company.

Dancer at this level will usually take significantly more classes than their peers. They attend ballet class 3-6 days a week as well as multiple other classes in different styles or in pointe.

Dancer at this level will usually take significantly more classes than their peers. They attend ballet class 3-6 days a week as well as multiple other classes in different styles or in pointe.

Dancers would take at least the minimum number of ballet classes for their level as well as one or two additional styles of dance.

Many of these dancers enjoy taking once weekly classes in jazz, contemporary, or hip hop.

Minimum classes for their level of ballet. Many of these dancers enjoy taking once weekly classes in jazz, contemporary, or hip hop.

Classes in the Pre Division at CDA focus on fostering children’s love of movement and building a strong foundation for future study. The fundamentals of music and dance are introduced through two different styles and vocabulary – Ballet and either Tap or Jazz. We incorporate creative movement, gross motor skills, and basic steps to develop proper posture, balance, rhythm, and basic classroom etiquette.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Kindergarten and First Grade (5-7 yrs old) with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Kindergarten and First Grade (5-7 yrs old) with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Kindergarten and First Grade (5-7 yrs old) with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Classes in the Pre Division at CDA focus on fostering children’s love of movement and building a strong foundation for future study. The fundamentals of music and dance are introduced through two different styles and vocabulary – Ballet and either Tap or Jazz. We incorporate creative movement, gross motor skills, and basic steps to develop proper posture, balance, rhythm, and basic classroom etiquette.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Classes in the Pre Division at CDA focus on fostering children’s love of movement and building a strong foundation for future study. The fundamentals of music and dance are introduced through two different styles and vocabulary – Ballet and either Tap or Jazz. We incorporate creative movement, gross motor skills, and basic steps to develop proper posture, balance, rhythm, and basic classroom etiquette.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Kindergarten and First Grade (5-7 yrs old) with Pre-ballet experience or no previous experience. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg A or second grade with no prior experience (usually 6-8 yrs old) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Promotion from Beg B or third or fourth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 7-9 or 10 yrs old if new) – Level can take two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers continue their ballet training with the addition of pointe work (approval required) while expanding their versatility with Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre/Tap, and Conditioning classes.

Promotion from Beg C or fifth or sixth grade with minimal prior experience (usually 9-12 yrs old) – Level often takes two years to master. The Lower Division focuses on developing ballet technique and laying the groundwork for future success both technically and artistically.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

For highly experienced dancers. Dedicated focused effort to their ballet training through daily classes during the school year and intensive summer programs. Layer other dance modalities into their performance experiences, including Partnering work.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 13-16 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of three days/week required.

Dancers have previous training and tend to between 12-15 years old. If taking Ballet, minimum of 2 days/wk required (3 days/wk recommended) in order to keep up with this level.

Five weeks – Monday & Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings Ballet (all levels including our beloved Adult Open Ballet!), Contemporary & Jazz & Hip Hop

Summer is a great time for yonder children to indulge in more dance, keeping them busy during long summer days, sure to have a fantastic time with their dance friends!

Summer is a great time for younger children to indulge in more dance, keeping them busy during long summer days, sure to have a fantastic time with their dance friends!