Our Studio Schedule

Our studio schedule is thoughtfully designed to offer flexibility and convenience while ensuring a comprehensive dance education. With a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels, each session is crafted to inspire, challenge, and nurture growth.

Whether you're a beginner just starting your dance journey or an experienced dancer looking to refine your technique, we have the resources to take you from your first steps to a pre-professional level.

Our schedule offers the perfect balance of structure and creativity, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

  • Below is our NEW 2025-2026 schedule, with classes beginning August 11th, 2025

Schedule for The Dance Academy Del Mar's fall classes 2025-2026, listing weekly dance classes from Monday to Thursday with times and age groups, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and conditioning.
Fall schedule for The Dance Academy Del Mar 2025-2026, listing weekly dance classes from Friday to Sunday, including times, ages, and types of classes such as ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, and private lessons, with notes on tuition, dress code, and ballet requirements.

Class Descriptions

Each class blends technical training with creative expression, ensuring a well-rounded approach to dance. From 18 months to adults, recreational, to pre professional level, we offer all styles of dance. In all our classes we foster growth, discipline, and a deep connection to movement.

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Royal Academy of Dance

The RAD Ballet program is a globally recognized syllabus offering structured, progressive ballet training from beginner to advanced levels. Our RAD classes emphasize strong technique, musicality, and artistry, incorporating both practical exercises and performance opportunities. Students benefit from the discipline and tradition of classical ballet, while preparing for official RAD exams and certifications.

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Baby & Me

Our Baby and Me classes are incredibly popular as they introduce children to a love of dance and music. Children ages 18 months to 3 years can learn alongside their parents or caregivers, who join in and participate with them. Through creative movement, first ballet steps, the use of various fun props, and engaging music, little ones gain valuable skills such as coordination, listening, musicality, dancing in a group, and building confidence. The use of imagery, fantasy, and creative expression makes this class filled with fun, love, and beautiful energy.

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Twinkle Toes / Tiny Tots

From age 3, our Toddlers and Tiny Tots have the opportunity to learn numerous dance styles in one class. They can choose from ballet, tap, or jazz, mastering the foundations of these dance styles at an early age. We believe in teaching correct techniques from day one, while promoting a fun, nurturing environment where children can share their gifts and creative expression.

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Pre Pointe & Pointe

Pre pointe is a requirement where students train and develop the strength and technique in order to eventually go en pointe. We’re very mindful of each individual students development as they grow and mature. We monitor carefully their progression and have a careful assessment before they get their pointe shoes.

Pointe class is an advanced ballet technique requiring strength, balance, and precision that many dancers aspire to reach. This class can be very technical, but can also incorporate variations from the classical ballets so students can learn different choreography en pointe and what it takes to perform at this level.

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Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms, focusing on grace, strength, and precision. Our ballet classes emphasize proper technique, alignment, and posture, while fostering artistry and fluidity in movement. Each class is carefully designed according to the child’s age, skillset, development and maturity. We encourage children to feel free to express themselves through music and movement, while instilling the joy and disciplines that are required for correct ballet training.

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Ballet Academy

A focused and rigorous program designed for dancers who are committed to mastering the art of ballet. With a strong emphasis on technique, artistry, and performance, students receive comprehensive training from highly experienced instructors. The academy prepares dancers for various ballet performances, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their skills on stage. Whether pursuing professional ballet careers or personal growth, our ballet program offers the discipline and dedication needed to succeed.

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Contemporary dance merges elements of ballet, modern, and jazz to create expressive and innovative movement, often telling a story through the emotion of the music. In our contemporary classes, students explore fluidity, dynamics, and emotion, developing their own artistic voice while improving flexibility, strength, and technical skill. The focus is on personal expression and pushing the boundaries of traditional dance forms.

Contemporary / Lyrical

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Tap

Tap dance is all about rhythm, sound, and musicality. In our tap classes, students learn to use their feet as instruments, creating intricate patterns and sounds while improving coordination and timing. With a focus on both basic steps and advanced techniques, tap helps students develop a strong sense of rhythm.

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Jazz

Jazz dance combines energetic movements with dynamic rhythms and stylistic flair. Our jazz classes focus on building strong technique through warm up, across the floor exercises, finishing with a combo or choreography from the latest pop songs to broadway. Students explore a range of styles from traditional to contemporary, developing confidence and versatility.

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Hip Hop

Hip Hop is an energetic and expressive dance style that draws from street dance culture. Our hip hop classes focus on developing rhythm, body control, and style through high-energy routines, incorporating the latest trends and movements. Students will learn how to move with confidence and individuality, while embracing the fun and freedom of this urban art form.

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Stretch & Strength

Stretch & Strength classes focus on improving flexibility, building core strength, and enhancing overall mobility. Students engage in a series of stretching exercises, strengthening routines, and injury prevention techniques to enhance their dance performance. This class is ideal for dancers looking to improve their range of motion and physical endurance.

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Acro

Acro dance fuses dance technique with acrobatic elements, such as tumbling, cartwheel, walkovers, aerials, backbends, flips, and handstands. Our acro classes focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility, and control while safely learning acrobatic tricks. Students will improve their overall athleticism while adding an exciting, dynamic dimension to their acrobatic vocabulary.

Contact Us

We are here to guide you on your dance journey. Whether you have questions about our classes, performances, schedule, or want to learn more about how we can support your child’s development, our team is ready to assist you.