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Current Class Schedule

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Fall Semester

  • Registration Week: September 21 - September 27, 2009
    Classes: September 28 - December 20, 2009
    No classes on City Holidays
    No classes on Saturday, October 3rd - all students are encouraged to attend a free day of dance in Balboa Park at the Dance Fair!

Spring Semester

  • Registration Week: January 4 - January 10, 2010
    Classes: January 11 - May 23, 2010
    Priority given to continuing students for enrollment & recitals in these ongoing classes.
    No classes on City Holidays

Summer Semester

  • Registration Week: June 21 - June 27, 2010
    Classes: June 28 - September 5, 2010
    No classes on City Holidays

  • Or, Register for our Summer Camps!
    July 12 - August 13, 2010. Registration and brochure at civicdancearts.org, click "Dance Camp".

Dress Code

Leotard and tights or dance pants/shorts. Hair tied back and out of the eyes.

Cost

$48.00 per semester (unless indicated otherwise)
Checks payable to: City Treasurer
Each class meets once a week for 45 minutes (unless indicated otherwise)
Low income fee waiver forms are available from the teacher or at civicdancearts.org, click "Financial Aid".
Classes listed are beginning levels with more advanced classes at the locations with a * (by teacher promotion only). We are working on adding these to the website. Please call 619-235-5255 for more information on these classes.

Registration

Go to the Recreation Center on the DAY of the week and the TIME listed for your selected classes. The teacher will give you further information, and will register you there. Download and fill out the class registration form and release of liability (PDF: 736KB) and bring along with payment to registration. If you are unable to download, the teacher will have copies on site that you can fill out. Many classes fill up, plan on attending registration day (or sending a friend with your payment and paperwork) to ensure your spot in the class.

  • Most locations have multiple levels of instruction, open only by teacher promotion, therefore you must REGISTER WITH THE TEACHER.
  • Classes listed are beginning levels, with more advanced levels at many centers by teachers promotion and audition.
  • NO REFUNDS are made unless the class location has been cancelled.
  • The classes listed are subject to cancellation when enrollment minimums are not met and based on budgetary constraints.
  • No classes: All City holidays, November 23 to 29, December 21 to January 3 (Winter Break), March 29 - April 11 (Spring Break)
  • Please be advised that parents will not be allowed in the dance room to watch classes as it is disruptive to the students dancing. Parents may watch the last 5 minutes of class only.
  • Information on this website is subject to change.

As a recipient of Federal funds, the City of San Diego cannot discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, religion, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, gender (transsexual and transgender), sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by Federal, State or local laws. If anyone believes he or she has been discriminated against, he or she may file a complaint alleging the discrimination with either the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department (Contact the District Manager (619) 235-1106) or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

Dance Classes

Jazz Dance: Adults, 18 years and over
Includes stretches, basic jazz technique, and contemporary dance moves

Monday 7:15 p.m. (FULL) Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Monday 6:45 p.m. Carmel Mtn./Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Dr.
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday* 11:15 a.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday 5:45 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
Thursday* 7:15 p.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
Thursday* 7:15 p.m.
Advanced
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Saturday* 10:45 a.m.
Intermediate
Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday 12:15 p.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday 9:45 a.m. War Memorial Bldg., Aud., Balboa Park
Saturday* 11:15 a.m.
Intermediate
War Memorial Bldg., Aud., Balboa Park

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Tap Dance: Adults, 18 years and over
Includes basic steps and dance routines

Monday 6:30 p.m. (FULL) Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Monday* 8:00 p.m.
Intermediate
Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Tuesday* 10:30 a.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way
(call to confirm)
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Thursday 9:45 a.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday* 10:30 a.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday* Noon (CANCELLED)
Advanced
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday 6:30 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
Thursday* 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday* 8:00 p.m.
Advanced
Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intermediate
Scripps Ranch, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr.
Saturday* 9:00 a.m. (FULL) War Memorial Bldg., Aud., Balboa Park
Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Intermediate
Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday* 10:30 a.m.
Intermediate
War Memorial Bldg., Aud., Balboa Park
Saturday Noon
Advanced
War Memorial Bldg., Aud., Balboa Park
Saturday 11:30 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
 

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Specialty classes: Adults, 18 years and over

Mid-day Refresher
stretching, cardio & relaxation (bring towel or mat)

Tuesday 11:15 a.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park

Hawaiian Dance

Thursday 9:00 a.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park
 

Ballet: Adults, 15 years and over
Ballet technique including barre and center

Monday5:30 p.m.
Beginning
7:00 p.m.
Intermediate
Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
90 minute class - $96
 

Ballet: 8 to 17 years
Must be intermediate level.

Wednesday 4:15-5:15 p.m. (FULL)
Intermediate
Hourglass Park and Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd.
90 minute class - $96 (Please call 619-235-5255 for map of this location)
Wednesday 6:45-8:15 p.m. (FULL)
Intermediate/Advanced
Hourglass Park and Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd.
90 minute class - $96 (Please call 619-235-5255 for map of this location)
 

Ballet: 7 to 15 years, Ballet Technique (Age must be VERIFIED)

Monday 3:00 p.m. Carmel Mtn./Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Dr.
Monday 4:30 p.m. (Begins Jan. 4)Lopez Ridge Center, 7245 Calle Cristobal
Monday 4:30 p.m. (FULL) Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Tuesday* 5:15 p.m. City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
Wednesday 5:15 p.m. San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
Thursday 4:45 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress, Dr.
Thursday* 5:15 p.m. Hilltop Recreation Center, 9711 Oviedo Way
Saturday* 9:15 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
 

Ballet: 7 to 12 years
Must be advanced beginner/intermediate level

Sunday 9:00-10:30 Adv. Beg/Int Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
90 minute class - $96
 

Hip Hop: 7 to 15 years
Must be advanced beginner/intermediate level

Sunday10:30-11:30
Adv. Beg/Int
Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park

Hip Hop: 6 to 17 years

Monday 5:15 p.m. (begins Jan. 4) Lopez Ridge Center, 7245 Calle Cristobal
Friday5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
Friday5:30 p.m. (FULL)
Beg/Adv. Beg
Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Rd.

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Teen Tap Dance: 11 to 17 years

Thursday 5:15 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
 

Tap Dance: 6 to 17 years
Includes basic tap steps and combinations, tap shoes needed

Monday 3:45 p.m. (Begins Jan. 4)Lopez Ridge Center, 7245 Calle Cristobal
Monday 4:30 p.m. Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave.
Tuesday* 3:45 p.m. City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
Tuesday* 3:45 p.m. (CANCELLED) S. Clairemont Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Dr.
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Wednesday* 3:45 p.m. Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St.
Wednesday* 3:45 p.m. San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
Wednesday* 3:45 p.m. Mira Mesa Recreation Center, 8575 New Salem St.
Wednesday* 4:45 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Thursday* 3:15 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr.
Thursday 3:45 p.m. Hilltop Recreation Center, 9711 Oviedo Way
Thursday 4:00 p.m. Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave.
Thursday* 6:00 p.m. Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Dr.
Friday* 4:00 p.m. Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Rd.
Friday* 4:00 p.m. Paradise Hills Recreation Center, 6610 Potomac St.
Friday 5:00 p.m. (FULL) Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd.
Saturday* 10:00 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday* 10:30 a.m. War Memorial Bldg., Room #3, Balboa Park
Saturday* 10:15 a.m. Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbriar Rd.
 

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Tap Dance: 4 and 5 years (Age must be VERIFIED)
Introduces basic tap steps, tap shoes needed

Monday 3:45 p.m. (CANCELLED) Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave.
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
Tuesday 3:45 p.m. (FULL) Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Tuesday 3:45 p.m. Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Mira Mesa Recreation Center, 8575 New Salem St.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way
(call to confirm)
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St.
Wednesday 3:15 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Thursday 2:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. (FULL) Hilltop Recreation Center, 9711 Oviedo Way
Thursday 5:15 p.m. Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Dr.
Friday 3:15 p.m. Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Rd.
Friday 4:15 p.m. Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. War Memorial Bldg., Room #3, Balboa Park
Saturday 9:15 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbriar Rd.
 

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Teen Jazz Dance: 11 to 17 years

Thursday 4:30 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
 

Jazz Dance: 6 to 17 years
Includes stretches, basic jazz technique and contemporary dance moves

Monday* 3:45 p.m. Carmel Mtn./Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Dr.
Monday 5:15 p.m. Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave.
Tuesday* 4:30 p.m. City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. S. Clairemont Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Dr.
Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.
Tuesday* 5:15 p.m. Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
Wednesday* 4:00 p.m. Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Wednesday* 4:30 p.m. Mira Mesa Recreation Center, 8575 New Salem St.
Wednesday* 4:30 p.m. Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way
Wednesday* 4:30 p.m. Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St.
Wednesday* 4:30 p.m. San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
Thursday 4:30 p.m. Hilltop Recreation Center, 9711 Oviedo Way
Thursday 4:00 p.m. (FULL) Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress, Dr.
Thursday 4:45 p.m. Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave.
Thursday* 6:45 p.m. Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Dr.
Friday* 4:45 p.m. Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Rd.
Friday* 4:45 p.m. Paradise Hills Recreation Center, 6610 Potomac St.
Friday* 5:45 p.m. (FULL) Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd.
Saturday* 9:00 a.m. War Memorial Bldg., Room #2, Balboa Park
Saturday* 10:45 a.m. Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Rd.
 

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Parent/Child Dance: 6 to 17 years (Enjoy a class with your child)
Includes basic tap steps and combinations, tap shoes needed.

Friday* 6:15 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
 

Modern Dance: 12 years and over
Must be intermediate ballet or jazz level

Thursday4:30-6:00 p.m.
Intermediate
Normal Heights Center, 4649 Hawley Ave.
90 Minute Class - $96
 

Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes are designed to combine movement with acting skills to convey a story or scene from a musical. Students will not be learning vocal technique.

Musical Theatre Dance: 8 to 17 years
Must be intermediate jazz level
Saturday 2:15 p.m.
Intermediate
War Memorial Building, Room #2, Balboa Park
Musical Theatre Dance: Adults, 18 years and over
Friday 7:45 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 206, Balboa Park
Saturday 12:45-2:15 p.m. War Memorial Building, Room #2, Balboa Park
90 minute class - $96
 
Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet: 3 to 6 years
Monday 3:00 p.m. (FULL) Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
(Pre-Ballet: 3 to 4 years)
Monday 3:45 p.m. (FULL) Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
(Pre-Ballet: 5 to 6 years)
Monday 3:00 p.m. (Begins Jan. 4)Lopez Ridge Center, 7245 Calle Cristobal
(Pre-Tap, Pre- Ballet Combo: 3 to 5 years)
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. (FULL) Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr.
(Creative Movement: 3 to 5 years)
Tuesday 3:45 p.m. Clairemont Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Dr.
(Pre-Tap/Pre-Ballet Combo: 3 to 5 years)
Tuesday 5:15 p.m. City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
(Pre-Tap/Pre-Ballet Combo: 4 to 5 years)

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