Elaine's Dance Studio - Dance studio in Santa Cruz, California
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Elaine's Dance Studio

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2525 Soquel Drive

Santa Cruz, California 95065

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
42 programs

About Elaine's Dance Studio

Elaine's Dance Studio, a cornerstone of the Santa Cruz, California dance community for over 38 years, was founded in 1985 by Elaine McCarthy. As a third-generation Santa Cruzan with extensive professional dance experience, including work as an acrobat-dancer in Montreal and on Broadway in Japan, Elaine brings a wealth of knowledge to her studio. Elaine McCarthy, owner-director, is certified in Acrobatic Arts and has nearly 40 years of teaching experience. The studio offers a diverse range of dance styles for all ages and skill levels, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Salsa, and Ballroom. Beyond recreational classes, Elaine's Dance Studio emphasizes nurturing young talent and fostering a strong focus on competitive dance teams. The artistic vision is further enriched by Julia Osgood, Artistic Director and Elaine's daughter, who brings her extensive training and competitive background. Jessica Vargas serves as Competition Director, boasting a decorated competitive history and experience with renowned choreographers. Raina Sacksteder contributes expertise in Ballet and contemporary dance, while Myra Ritchey, with professional cruise line experience, teaches a broad spectrum of styles. The studio is dedicated to offering traditional styles that build a strong foundation, instilling discipline, respect, and confidence. Special programs include "Preschool Dance" for ages 3-4.5 and "Beginning Kids Combo" for ages 4.5-6, both designed to foster a love for movement and encourage positive peer interaction. Elaine's Dance Studio provides a nurturing environment that inspires creativity and helps students reach their full potential, celebrating the art and discipline of dance.

Styles offered at Elaine's Dance Studio

Programs from Elaine's Dance Studio

42 programs available

Classes

Heels

In this class dancers are trained on how to properly dance in a ballroom/character heel- a skill that is often required in many dance professions. We explore many styles such as musical theater, ballroom, Broadway cabaret as well as practice technical skills while wearing a heeled dance shoe.

Hip Hop/Jazz Funk

High-energy, upbeat class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, commercial dance and breakdancing. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

Turns and Technique

Turns and technique is a class focused on building technical skills used in all styles of dance. Dancers will work on cardio, strength, flexibility, and a series of across the floor skills such as, turns, leaps and leg extensions

Tap

Tap is an art form in which dancers create sound through footwork. Dancers will develop rhythm, timing, and proper tap technique.

Jazz

Jazz is a fun, upbeat dance form that teaches development in technique, rhythm, and style. This class will focus on flexibility, body isolations, turns, leaps, and progression combinations.

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for all styles of dance. A classical dance form that requires grace and precision and emphasizes on proper body alignment and balance. Students will work through a series of barre, across the floor and center techniques and will learn the classic ballet terminology.

Acrobatics

A class where flexibility, balance, muscle control and strength are used to practice execution of acrobatic movements such as rolls, twists, cartwheels, or somersaults on floor mats or on the ground.

Kids Combo/ Preschool

Unlimited
$394.00

8 Hours and over “Unlimited”
7 ¾ hour class per week
$377.00

7 ½ hour class per week
$369.00

7 ¼ hour class per week
$359.00

7 hour class per week
$351.00

6 ¾ hour class per week
$343.00

6 ½ hour class per week
$334.00

6 ¼ hour class per week
$323.00

6 hour class per week
$313.00

5 ¾ hour class per week
$307.00

5 ½ hour class per week
$301.00

5 ¼ hour class per week
$286.00

5 hour class per week
$271.00

4 ¾ hour class per week
$263.00

4 ½ hour class per week
$250.00

4 ¼ hour class per week
$238.00

4 hour class per week
$226.00

3 ¾ hour class per week
$216.00

3 ½ hour class per week
$204.00

3 ¼ hour class per week
$192.00

3 hour class per week
$180.00

2 ¾ hour class per week
$171.00

2 ½ hour class per week
$161.00

2 ¼ hour class per week
$150.00

2 hour class per week
$139.00

1 ¾ hour class per week
$126.00

1 ½ hour class per week
$112.00

1 ¼ hour class per week
$99.00

1 hour class per week
$84.00

45 min class per week
$79.00

Preschool Dance Friday (3-4.5 years old)
$79.00

In the Elaine’s Dance Studio Preschool dance program, girls and boys gain a sense of joy and accomplishment. Sharing this positive experience with their peers, students gain an understanding of teamwork that positively benefits and influences their every day lives. Song, basic ballet, tap and tumbling are used to help engage student’s attention and imagination. Students perform one dance routine in our annual recital in May.

Friday 10:00am - 10:45am
Beginning Kids Combo Saturday (4.5-6 years old)
$79.00

In the Elaine’s Dance Studio Preschool dance program, girls and boys gain a sense of joy and accomplishment. Sharing this positive experience with their peers, students gain an understanding of teamwork that positively benefits and influences their every day lives. Song, basic ballet, tap and tumbling are used to help engage student’s attention and imagination. Students perform one dance routine in our annual recital in May.

Saturday 10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool Dance Saturday (3-4.5 years old)
$79.00

In the Elaine’s Dance Studio Preschool dance program, girls and boys gain a sense of joy and accomplishment. Sharing this positive experience with their peers, students gain an understanding of teamwork that positively benefits and influences their every day lives. Song, basic ballet, tap and tumbling are used to help engage student’s attention and imagination. Students perform one dance routine in our annual recital in May.

Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Beginning Kids Combo Tuesday (4.5-6 years old)
$79.00

In the Elaine’s Dance Studio Preschool dance program, girls and boys gain a sense of joy and accomplishment. Sharing this positive experience with their peers, students gain an understanding of teamwork that positively benefits and influences their every day lives. Song, basic ballet, tap and tumbling are used to help engage student’s attention and imagination. Students perform one dance routine in our annual recital in May.

Tuesday 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Elaine's Dance Studio?

Call Elaine's Dance Studio at (831) 479-9133 or visit http://www.elainesdance.com/.

Is Elaine's Dance Studio open on weekends?

Yes, Elaine's Dance Studio is open on weekends — Saturday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM.

What are Elaine's Dance Studio's hours?

Elaine's Dance Studio is open Monday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Elaine's Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (831) 479-9133 or visit http://www.elainesdance.com/.

Does Elaine's Dance Studio have Saturday classes?

Yes, Elaine's Dance Studio is open Saturdays: 2:00 - 9:00 PM.