Morgan Hill

Monterey & Dunne
Gymnastics | Camps | Ninja Kidz!

Race Street

Midtown San Jose
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South San Jose
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Campbell/Los Gatos
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Boys & Girls Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the best foundation for all physical activity! Our classes are fun, physical, and progressive. We teach preschool and school-age levels for all!

Ninja Kidz!

The athleticism of gymnastics, all the discipline of martial arts, and all the excitement of freestyle movement!

Parties!

You bring yourself and friends…we’ll bring the fun!

Dance

The rhythm is gonna get you. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & more…From preschool fundamentals to competitive team, and everything in between. Join us to learn and develop a joy of movement and dance!

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We teach active and engaging day camps during school breaks & holidays.

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Join our Yoga Flow Instructor Kayla for all-level drop-in classes at Cambrianna.

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Dance


Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop & More!

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Our locations:

We believe ALL kids can learn to dance. Our program focuses on building a love of movement and performance through proper development and technique.

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WHY DANCE WITH US?

Our Dancer Roadmap
  • Friendly. Our instructors are devoted to building a love of dance and movement! Our instructors and lessons are structured and progressive  – but not strict.
  • Small class sizes. Unlike many dance studios, we keep our class ratios low.
  • Start anytime! We run our classes ongoing month-to-month (we call them “terms”).
  • Convenience. We offer a wide range of dance classes at two conveniently located facilities in San Jose.
  • Nice studios. Our studios feature wooden dance floors, full length mirrors, and barres.
  • Other activities. Gymnastics is great cross training for dancers (and vice versa). Siblings can take a gymnastics or Ninja Kidz!

Dance Recitals

  Summer Recital: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Location: Campbell Heritage Theatre

Tickets: $30 First come, first served basis. On sale at 7:00am Wednesday, May 1 online.
Ticket Office will open at 10:00am to purchase in person.

Times for Cambrianna & Race St Dancers:

  • 12:30pm Performance Group and Team Dancers arrive and check in at Mary Campbell Room
  • 12:45pm All other Dancers arrive and check in at Mary Campbell Room

1:00 pm Doors Open
1:30 pm Act I
2:30 pm Intermission
2:45 pm Act II
4:00 pm Show End

Preschool Dance

  • Dance With Me  |  Age 15 month - 2 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    This is a delightful parent participation class which stimulates coordination, listening skills, balance, creative movement and motor development with props and music.

  • Dancing Toddlers  |  Age 2 - 3 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Girls and boys enjoy movement education and introductions to tap, ballet, and creative movement. Skills are introduced gradually and with an emphasis on motor development and creativity.

  • DancingTots  |  Age 3 - 4 yrs  |  45 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    We continue movement education and ballet and tap fundamentals. Skills and terminology are introduced progressively, while encouraging creativity and developing social skills.

  • BalletTots  |  Age 3 - 4 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of beginning ballet. Skills and terminology are introduced progressively, while encouraging creativity and developing social skills.

  • Mini Hip Hop  |  Age 3 - 4 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of creative movement and rhythm along with positive, age appropriate hip hop music, style, and steps.

  • Hip Hop Kids  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  45 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Young dancers continue their movement education and learning fundamentals of creative movement and rhythm along with positive, age appropriate hip hop music, style, and steps.

Ballet

  • BalletTots  |  Age 3 - 4 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of beginning ballet. Skills and terminology are introduced progressively, while encouraging creativity and developing social skills.

  • Ballet/Tap Combo  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  60 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of beginning ballet and tap. Students learn fundamental skills and terminology using proper ballet and tap technique, including posture, balance, and grace.

  • Ballet Basics  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  45 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Students learn fundamental skills and terminology using proper ballet technique, including posture, balance, and grace.

  • Ballet I, II, III  |  Age 6+ yrs  |  60 mins  | 10:1 target ratio

    Students work on classical ballet technique, building on fundamental skills. Theory and terminology are expanded. As ballet dancers gain experience, they develop a wider range of skills and classic movements with an emphasis on proper ballet etiquette, posture, and terminology.

Tap

  • Ballet/Tap Combo  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  60 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of beginning ballet and tap. Students learn fundamental skills and terminology using proper ballet and tap technique, including posture, balance, and grace.

  • Tap Basics  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  45 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    A proper foundation of tap is introduced, focused around skills, terminology, basic combinations, rhythm, and musicality.

  • Tap I, II, III  |  Age 6+ yrs  |  60 mins  | 10:1 target ratio

    Tap fundamentals are established along with technique for percussion, timing, leg/foot control, and basic rhythm. More experienced tappers expand their repertoire, having mastered their foundational skills. These classes add emphasis on terminology, focusing on clarity of sounds, and increasing speed.

Jazz

  • Mini Jazz |  Age 3 -4 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Dancers are introduced to fundamentals of jazz movement and rhythm.

  • Jazz Basics  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  45 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Get ready to MOVE in this fun class set to upbeat music. Dancers are introduced to the basics of jazz skills and terminology.

  • Jazz I, II, III  |  Age 6+ yrs  |  60 mins  | 10:1 target ratio

    Students learn fundamental technique as well as style in upbeat, energetic ways. most movements in jazz are strong and sharp. Our more experienced dancers continue to expand their knowledge while advancing in skills. These classes pay increasing attention to quality of movement and proper technique.

Hip Hop

  • Mini Hip Hop  |  Age 3 - 4 yrs  |  30 mins  | 6:1 target ratio

    Dancers focus on learning fundamentals of creative movement and rhythm along with positive, age appropriate hip hop music, style, and steps.

  • Hip Hop Kids  |  Age 4.5 - 6 yrs  |  45 mins  | 8:1 target ratio

    Young dancers continue their movement education and learning fundamentals of creative movement and rhythm along with positive, age appropriate hip hop music, style, and steps.

  • Hip Hop I, II, III |  Age 6+ yrs  |  60 mins  | 10:1 target ratio

    Current hip-hop styles and steps and introduced in an upbeat learning environment, using fun, age appropriate music. With experience, classes become faster paced, and hip-hop dancers advance their vocabularies and incorporate increasingly complex skills into higher level routines.

  • NEW! Hip Hop Performance Group | Age 8+

    Invite only. Age 8+. CSC’s newest performance group is all about bringing the energy and creative movement. Our kids love performing and share their love of dance. This is a faster paced classes based around Hip Hop.

Acro

  • Acro I, II  |  Age 6+ yrs  |  60 mins | 10:1 target ratio

    These levels combine dance technique with acrobatic elements. It is fun and challenging, incorporating, balancing skills, tumbling, flexibility, and partner tricks into choreographed routines. Mats are used for safety and to aid learning.

Lyrical

  • Lyrical I, II |  Age 8+ yrs  |  60 mins  | 10:1 target ratio

    Instructor referred class. Our more experienced dancers will use both ballet and jazz technique to develop fluidity and grace, while connecting their dance movements and emotions to music.

Performance Groups

  • About Performance Groups

    CSC enjoys being able to provide opportunities for students to perform and demonstrate their talents out in the community. CSC’s performance groups LOVE performing and share a love of dance. These are faster paced classes based around several styles. All performance groups are invite only.

  • NEW! Hip Hop Performance Group | Age 8+

    Invite only. Age 8+. CSC’s newest performance group is all about bringing the energy and creative movement. Our kids love performing and share their love of dance. This is a faster paced classes based around Hip Hop.

  • Shining Starz  |  Age 4 - 6 years  |  55 mins  | 8:1

    Invite only. We introduce students to several styles of dance, with a focus on flexibility, learning choreography, and essentials of performing.

  • Future Starz  |  Age 6 - 8 years  |  55 mins 2x/week  | 8:1

    Invite only. Dancers continue to expand their knowledge and experience in all areas of dance. They learn and perform additional dances throughout the year. Performance quality and improving flexibility and technique are a major focus.

  • Rising Starz  |  Age 8 - 10 years  |  90 mins 2x/week  | 8:1

    Invite only. These experienced dancers are developing skills in a variety of styles. They learn and perform multiple dances and are selected for new choreography and performance opportunities.

Competitive Team

  • CSC’s Dance Competition Team will succeed in training, healthy competition, and life with our passion, knowledge, and love for dance.

    The Dance Competition Team at CSC is designed to be the next step for our dancers. The dancers can expect to be challenged and pushed to their full potential. Dancers are selected who fit the criteria of a competitive dancer. They are hardworking, have great flexibility, are driven, love to dance and learn new technique, and enjoy being on stage. The primary goal for the team is to provide on-going dance training and competitions for dancers all year long at a different skill level then the recreational dance program. Not all dancers may be ready to take on the responsibility or make the commitment.  Our hope is that we give you all the information necessary to be able to make the decision.

Dance Attire

  • General Rules

    • Students should be dressed in clothes appropriate for the
      class they are attending. Ask your instructor for guidance.
    • No jeans or jewelry. Hair must be pulled up or out of the
      face.
    • All students are required to purchase their own dance shoes.
  • Ballet

    • Clothes should be form fitting. Preferred preschool attire is
      dance leotard and tights. Level 1 & up: all students wear pink
      tights and black leotard.
    • Tutu and skirts are allowed. If wearing a skirt, please have
      it fall above the knee so instructors can see the dancer’s
      knees and feet.
    • Ballet shoes are required.
    • Long hair needs to be pulled up and secured so it remains out
      of the face.
  • Tap

    • Tap shoes are required. Basics and younger: any black tap shoe
      (we suggest you purchase shoes with a snap or button, or
      replace the tie.) Tap 1 & up: jazz style tap shoes.
    • Clothes must be easy to move in so it won’t restrict movement.
      (No jeans.)
    • Suggested clothing: leggings, jazz or yoga pants and leotard.
      No pants that drag on the floor; instructors prefer to see the
      ankle.
    • Long hair needs to be pulled up and secured so it remains out
      of the face.
  • Jazz

    • Jazz shoes are required.
    • Same clothing requirements as Tap.
  • Hip Hop

    • Clothes should be easy to move in so it won’t restrict
      movement. No jeans!
    • Shoes should be athletic/tennis shoes with non-marking soles.

Policies and etiquette

  • Class Policies

    • Parents please make sure your child is escorted to and from
      our dance studios by a responsible adult.
    • Parents choosing to stay in the facility must remain outside
      the studio.
    • We appreciate guests keeping noise to a minimum while waiting
      in the lobby.
    • For safety and to avoid disruptions to the rest of the class,
      late students may not be allowed to fully participate in all
      class activities.
    • All payments are non-refundable, including all recital costs.
    • Make-ups are allowed once per month. We require advanced
      notice with the front desk. Be aware that make-up classes may
      focus on dance styles not taught in your regular class.
    • Classes with low enrollment may be closed and students moved
      to another appropriate class.
  • Class Etiquette for All Students

    • Keep socializing to a minimum, especially in more advanced
      classes. Please NO TALKING during warm up.
    • Respect all teachers and fellow students; students may not
      critique other students or poke fun.
    • It is proper to thank the teacher at the end of each class.
    • No food, drinks, or chewing gum in class!
    • Arrive on time for all classes, prepared and in proper attire.
      If you arrive late, put on your dance shoes before entering
      the studio; do not distract others from learning when you
      enter. Follow instructions.
    • Attendance is very important to ensure that your body and mind
      retains what is being taught. This is true ESPECIALLY AS WE
      PREPARE FOR A RECITAL!

OUR DANCE LOCATIONS

California Sports Center teaches dance at the following locations

Choose Your Portal

Gymnastics/Dance

Morgan Hill, Great Oaks, Malone, Race St, & Cambrianna

Swim (Aquatics)

Sunnyvale Swim Complex