GC Dance Company, San Elijo

All of our classes are beginner to intermediate level. We offer a fun and supportive environment to move and dance without pressure and with a low commitment. Welcome to all and great for moms, retired dancers, college students and more!

Ages 7+ and for those looking for a full commitment competitive experience

Ages 3-6 and 3 In-Town Competitions

The competitive program offered by the GC Dance Company nurtures dancers to become graceful and self-assured individuals, embodying the values of teamwork, responsibility, respect, and a positive attitude toward collaboration. We extend an invitation to all interested students to take part in this program, which promises to offer a character-building experience and leave them with memories that will last a lifetime. At GC Dance Company, we offer 2 different competition teams tailored to suit varying commitment levels and age groups. Students a part of the GC Dance Company Competitive Program will compete at multiple regional competitions throughout the season and nationals to finish it off. Teams available for ages 3-18.

Our studio offers a diverse range of classes tailored to every age and skill level. For students aged 7 and above, our Level 1 through 6 classes provide a structured path to dance excellence, with a progressive curriculum, experienced instructors, and performance opportunities to nurture their passion and skills.

Join our Pre-Dance classes tailored for young dancers aged 5-6, designed as a stepping stone to prepare them for the 'big kid class.' In this program, youngsters delve into more advanced dance techniques while also gaining valuable lessons in classroom etiquette. It's the perfect foundation for their journey into the exciting world of dance! At GC Dance Company, we understand the needs of children. Our mission is to empower these dancers to embrace the joy of movement and build lasting friendships in this safe educational space.

Welcome to our Tiny Tot classes where creativity, movement, and joy come together to inspire young dancers! Our 3-4 year old dance classes are the perfect introduction to the world of dance, designed to ignite a lifelong passion for movement and self-expression in your little ones. At GC Dance Company, we understand the unique needs and boundless energy of preschool aged children. Our experienced instructors create a nurturing and fun environment where children can explore the art of dance in a safe and supportive space.

The Sparkle Babies program is tailored to suit your child's developmental age and stage, ensuring each class is specifically designed for them. Our curriculum emphasizes movement development for little dancers! The Sparkle Babies classes for ages 2-3 strike an ideal balance between structure and fun.

Acrobatics is a class that teaches dancers tumbling skills that can be applied to their other dance styles. Dancers begin with basic strength training such as handstands and dive rolls, and as they advance, progress to movements requiring more flexibility and strength, and eventually power moves including aerials, handsprings, back tucks, and more!

Our acting class combines the fun and creativity of building a character with the technique and discipline of developing your stage presence. Regardless of their level, your actor will advance their craft and grow their confidence, creating lasting skills that they can bring onto the stage and into their lives.

This class is designed to develop comprehensive musical theatre skills including theatre dance, acting, and character development. This class will be excellent opportunity for students to prepare for school or community theatre auditions as well as developing confidence and stage presence in dancers.

Contemporary is one of the most versatile styles of dance that combines a classical foundation of both ballet and modern dance and infuses it with jazz technique. Contemporary is an expressive and creative style that promotes dancers to think outside of the box.

With its roots in the technical aspects of ballet and the stylistic qualities of jazz, lyrical blends the two styles in a unique way that mirrors the emotive qualities of the music through movement. Students will learn to tell a story and express themselves in their performance. A large emphasis will be put on style, texture, and quality of movement while also promoting increased flexibility and control.

This class is designed to improve a dancer's range of motion, enhance flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. Through a variety of stretches and strengthening exercises, dancers will also increase their awareness of their own body's potential and reach physical goals that they never thought possible. This class not only benefits a dancer's strength and flexibility when applied to their dancing, but it also promotes a healthy lifestyle and instills habits dancers can carry with them into their future. Our stretch and conditioning classes build confidence and emphasize the power of being healthy and strong individuals.

This class is designed to improve a dancer's range of motion, enhance flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. Through a variety of stretches and strengthening exercises, dancers will also increase their awareness of their own body's potential and reach physical goals that they never thought possible. This class not only benefits a dancer's strength and flexibility when applied to their dancing, but it also promotes a healthy lifestyle and instills habits dancers can carry with them into their future. Our stretch and conditioning classes build confidence and emphasize the power of being healthy and strong individuals.

A high-energy dance style primarily performed to hip-hop and pop music which has evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles, primarily; breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. Our hip hop classes emphasize proper technique give the dancers well rounded training taught through innovative choreography.

This is a fun challenging form of dance that promotes a combination of rhythm, timing, and coordination. Students develop musicality through various center and across-the floor exercises, and routines. We focus on proper techniques in both Broadway tap and hoofing.

This carefully designed class follows a structured sequence of training stages intended to increase student’s technical skills, stamina and discipline in accordance with their age and physical development. We work hard to emphasize correct placement in order to prevent injury. Our curriculum embraces traditional ballet principles with a fun and energetic class room. We only secure instructors with extensive experience and who have a passion for teaching and sharing their love of dance. These methods help to provide a healthy and enjoyable learning environment and allow the students to experience a feeling of mastery in each level.

Learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various style of jazz such as Broadway, Classical, and Jazz Funk to help them develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on the foundation of ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and begins with a proper warm-up including stretch, conditioning and isolations, followed by across-the-floor progressions, and center combinations. As students progress through each level the curriculum will become increasingly more complex, intricate, and challenging.

A Pre-Dance class is designed for our beginning dancers, ages 5-6 years old. This class is the perfect blend of fun, creativity and education for all dance genres.

Our Tiny Tot class is designed for our beginning dancers, ages 3-4 years old. This class is the perfect blend of fun, creativity and education for all dance genres.

A program designed where each class is specific to your child’s development age and stage. Curriculum focused on progressing your child's movement! Our Sparkle Babies classes for ages 2-3 are the perfect balance of structure and fun.

Join us for a fun, engaging class where parents and little ones bond through music, movement, and interactive play—building skills and creating lasting memories together!