Please note: This Schedule lists Child/Teen Dance Classes for Fall/Spring 2024/25 (August 19th, 2024 to June 14th, 2025) only—for Adult Classes, go here.
*Registration is open all year through April 15th as space permits. Please register as early as possible to gain the maximum benefit of each class and to guarantee your spot!
Child/Teen Dance Schedule Fall/Spring 2024/25
We have something for all ages, and encourage trying multiple levels to find a class that fits your dancer best!
Sign-up for Child/Teen Dance Classes here, using our new online enrollment system!
Some items to be aware of when registering in the new system:
- If you don’t see your classes, your dancer may be outside the age range suggested—please create an account and let us know which class/es you’d like to add in the comments.
- Add bank account, in addition to required credit card, to override fees.
- Trial classes for NEW students to IAD ~ $20 /1 class – $35/unlimited week.
- Dancers choosing classes requiring multiple days (Ballet I-VI) will be enrolled in ALL required classes.
- Check tuition rates before registering.
- Nutcracker and Performance Teams will continue to be in the separate Dance Guild portal.
- Adult classes will continue to run on the old system. Class cards or drop-in will be required for all dancers attending adult classes.
- All returning IAD Dancers will remain at their current level for next year unless otherwise discussed.
- Spooky Nutcracker is skipping this year, and will return October 2025.
- We welcome all dancers! If your dancer is starting at IAD for the first time, a few trial classes may be needed to determine the appropriate level.
- Please check here Important Dates.
Level Mini
Level I/II
Level III/IV
Level V/VI
Classes this level are by invitation/audition. For Ballet V and VI (Classical Ballet IAD graded syllabus Level V/VI), minimum three days/week is required, as well as pointe and conditioning classes. Additional classes available up to six days a week.
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International Academy of Dance offers pre-professional dance training, starting at 2.5 years old! Monthly tuition is the same each month regardless of holidays or missed classes. It is based on the period from 8/19/24-6/14/25 and is divided into 10.5 equal monthly payments beginning 8/18 or whenever classes begin. Tuition is due monthly on the first of each month. Cancel tuition at any time by notifying the front desk in writing at least 10 days prior to the 1st of the month. Annual registration ($55) is due each academic year.
*Teachers & schedule are subject to change. Also, performance Team Ensemble (Ballet, Lyrical/Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop) tuition is separate from IAD tuition.
Child/Teen Fall Schedule FAQS
Ballet I students can go to Ballet Basics if they only wish to go one day a week.
Ballet II students can go to Beg Kids/Teen Ballet if they only wish to go one day a week.
Contact us and we will arrange additional classes for your dancer.
Please look out for our recommendations, if you danced with us last year!
A video audition is due 7/15: https://forms.gle/KJGPJxqT5CzADfXf7
Child/Teen Dance Classes Rates
*IAD only—Performance Teams (Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical/Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Tap) rates are separate.
Explanation on Rates
The three squares above show the different rates for tuition. They show that the more hours you dance per week, the less you have to pay per hour! Therefore, the lowest rate, for half an hour to an hour of dance class a week, is $95 per month for Minis classes, and $98/month for Leveled classes. We hope that the tiered system helps make dance classes accessible to more families!
The price shifts to just $82 per hour of dance per month when you hit 4 hours/week, which means you can dance four hours a week, for just $369/month! This is a great tipping point in our scale, as for $75 more than the 3 hours per week bracket (priced at $294), you can have a whole extra hour of dance!
Have questions? Contact us! Our number is 831-466-0458, or you can reach the front desk at frontdesk@iadance4joy.com.
Dress Code
Ballet (ladies): black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers with hair in a bun (or as close as you can get).
Ballet (gentlemen): white, black, or IAD t-shirt, black tights or shorts, and black or white ballet slippers with thin socks.
Tap/Jazz/Musical Theater/Lyrical & Hip-Hop: black top, IAD t-shirt, or leotard and black leggings, shorts, tights, or pants with appropriate shoes or footwear. “Half-soles” for Lyrical and Contemporary, but barefoot is fine to start. Jazz shoes for Musical Theater (please note: may vary based on choreography). Lastly, clean street shoes are required for Hip-Hop.
Performance Opportunities
While some years we have an additional October performance (lovingly called the “Spooky Nutcracker”), this year we will be having two performance opportunities:
- Nutcracker: Experience the Magic
Shows December 21-22, 2024 @ Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater
More information: NutcrackerSantaCruz.com - June Production 2025: Coppél-ai
Shows June 5-8, 2025 @ The Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center
More information: Coppél-ai
Still not convinced? Sign up for a trial class!
We know that dance is an expensive endeavor, so if you’re still on the fence, give a trial class a shot! Our trial class system provides an opportunity for dancers to see what it’s like to dance with us before enrolling. Furthermore, each of our teachers is welcoming to all new students, and will give you a wonderful first-time experience.
Lastly, let’s talk about the affordability of the trial class. Each trial class is just $20! To sweeten the deal, if you enroll (or for adults, if you purchase a 10 Class Pass) within a week of your trial class, we’ll apply the $20 trial fee to your registration fee! So that means that you get that $20 back! And so you can see, there’s really no reason to not sign up for a trial class.