California Academy of Performing Arts

This class dives deeper into classical ballet movement and terminology. It also incorporates the coordination and rhythm of tap dance while encouraging these little dancers to express themselves creatively.

This class introduces the classical ballet positions and leaps as well as the rhythm steps of tap. There is a focus on helping students understand dance class structure, taking turns, and expressing themselves all while fostering a love for dance, music, and movement in an encouraging and positive environment.

This class helps build a love for creative dance and musicality, 100% fun! The goal of this class is to provide a healthy and positive experience that stimulates a love for dance, music, and movement by introducing ballet technique while also encouraging a child’s free expression.

Ensemble dancers who are nine to ten years old become eligible for selection into these specialized Production Groups.

This Ballet Company is for dancers selected at the Ballet 3 level and performs in both the Nutcracker and the June Show.

At the Ballet 3 level, dancers are eligible for selection into their first Ballet Company, indicating advanced training and technique.

A new transitional class for 2025, Sprouts Ensemble bridges the gap between Young Dancer and Daisy Ensemble, focusing on Ballet and Tap with performance opportunities.

This performing ensemble, for dancers who have met summer requirements, prepares them for the December Nutcracker as Angels and introduces them to theater dance.

These level one classes are designed for students around the 2nd-grade level, introducing them to the core techniques of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.

A continuation of foundational dance training, this class further develops skills in both Ballet and Tap, preparing dancers for more advanced studies.

This class introduces young dancers to the basics of two foundational styles, Ballet and Tap, providing a balanced introduction to classical and rhythmic movement.

A movement-based class designed for young dancers, starting at age three, allowing them to explore the fundamentals of dance in a fun and engaging environment.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our Performing Ensembles or Ballet Companies, please contact director Joan Borchers. Summer classes are a requirement for Ensemble and Ballet Company participation. An additional fee is required to participate.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our Performing Ensembles or Ballet Companies, please contact director Joan Borchers. Summer classes are a requirement for Ensemble and Ballet Company participation. An additional fee is required to participate.

Students wishing to increase their skill level may arrange for tutoring by approved Student Assistants. All payments for these classes must be made directly to CAPA.

Students can request private coaching for a special routine or to solidify areas of technique with a teacher. Please contact the teacher directly if you are interested in private lessons. Payment is handled individually with the teacher.

Senior Ballet dancers are required to complete 14 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies. Ballet hours will be counted towards the Ballet requirement for both the Ensemble and Ballet Company.

Junior Ballet dancers are required to complete 14 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Kitri dancers are required to complete 9 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Paquita dancers are required to complete 9 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Kirov dancers are required to complete 9 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Sylphide dancers are required to complete 8 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Coppelia dancers are required to complete 6 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Aurora dancers are required to complete 6 hours of Ballet as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Senior Ensemble dancers are required to complete 8 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 7.5 hours of Jazz, and 7.5 hours of Contemporary. These are Iris/Sr. Ens. Classes and are required for ensemble dancers.

Iris dancers are required to complete 8 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 6 hours of Jazz, and 6 hours of Contemporary as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Calla dancers are required to complete 6 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 6 hours of Jazz, and 6 hours of Contemporary as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Violet dancers are required to complete 6 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 6 hours of Jazz, and Contemporary is suggested. These hours are part of summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Poppy dancers are required to complete 6 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, and 6 hours of Jazz as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Daisy dancers are required to complete 5 hours of Ballet and 5 hours of Tap. Jazz is suggested for this level. These hours contribute to summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Potential Daisies (current Young Dancers) are required to complete 7.5 hours of Young Dancer Plus class as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

CAPA’s Ballet Companies begin with the Aurora Company and progress through Coppelia, Sylphide, Kirov, Paquita, Kitri, Junior Ballet Company, and Senior Ballet Company. Advancement is based on the dancer’s progress and growth, determined by Director placement. All Ballet Companies perform in both the Nutcracker and the June Showcases, and eligibility for solo or featured roles in The Nutcracker requires Ballet Company membership and audition participation.

These ensembles present large-group, theatrical productions in the Concerto and the June Showcases, teaching the art of theatrical production alongside dance. Production Ensembles are open only to dancers who also participate in Performing Ensembles and require a minimum technique level of four. They perform in all Nutcracker Concertos and all June Showcases.

Focus on training well-rounded dancers in multiple dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. These ensembles begin with the Daisy Ensemble and continue through Rose, Poppy, Violet, Calla, Lilac, Iris, Junior Ensemble, and Senior Ensemble. Dancers may spend multiple years in an ensemble, with advancement based on Director placement. They perform in The Nutcracker, the Concerto, and the June Showcases.

Ballet 3 and above are technique only classes. Once in Ballet 3, students may enroll in a Ballet Company to perform a ballet dance in the Nutcracker and June Show.

Ballet 1 and Ballet 2 perform dances in the June Show.

Ballet 1 and Ballet 2 perform dances in the June Show.

Calla Contemporary (the hour before Calla Ensemble) is for Calla Students and is technique only, and does not have a June Show piece.

Intro to Contemporary which requires the completion of Jazz 2 and/or Ballet 2.

CAPA offers technique classes for dancers age 7 and up with instruction in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. All Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap classes perform in the June Show, with the exception of some of the Contemporary classes that are paired with Ensemble classes.

CAPA offers technique classes for dancers age 7 and up with instruction in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. All Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap classes perform in the June Show, with the exception of some of the Contemporary classes that are paired with Ensemble classes.

CAPA offers technique classes for dancers age 7 and up with instruction in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. All Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap classes perform in the June Show, with the exception of some of the Contemporary classes that are paired with Ensemble classes.

CAPA offers technique classes for dancers age 7 and up with instruction in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, and Jazz. Beginning levels are intended for ages approximately second grade and up or completion of Young Dancer.

Please see the 2025 tuition rates

Tuition is billed in ten monthly payments from August through May. Tuition starts at only $20 per class hour with a volume discount beginning at 6 hours per week per family.

If a student takes a technique class as a make-up, they need to tell the teacher that it is a make-up, and the student will be noted in the make-up records.

CAPA Tuition for academic year classes (36 weeks total) For the academic year (Fall/Winter/Spring), CAPA divides the annual tuition for our 36 weeks of classes during the school year into ten equal monthly payments, which we bill to your account on or about the 9th of every month (August through May) to the credit card on file.

CAPA Tuition for academic year classes (36 weeks total) For the academic year (Fall/Winter/Spring), CAPA divides the annual tuition for our 36 weeks of classes during the school year into ten equal monthly payments. Some months have more classes than others, but regardless of the month, you only pay for 36 weeks of actual classes in ten equal monthly installments.

Junior Ensemble dancers are required to complete 8 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 7.5 hours of Jazz, and 7.5 hours of Contemporary. These are Iris/Jr. Ens. Classes and are required for ensemble dancers.

Lilac dancers are required to complete 8 hours of Ballet, 6 hours of Tap, 6 hours of Jazz, and 6 hours of Contemporary as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Rose dancers are required to complete 5 hours of Ballet, 5 hours of Tap, and 5 hours of Jazz as part of their summer requirements for ensembles and ballet companies.

Production and potential Production Dancers must also take the Production Workshop class since fall choreography will be taught. Students must take the summer Production Workshop Class in order to participate in Production during the year. Placement is subject to space availability and dancer readiness.