Dance Directory
San Diego's dance organizations all in one place.
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A M R
A M R is a nonprofit strategy practice that supports small creative companies and mission-driven organizations with the structure behind their work. Founded by Molly Terbovich-Ridenhour, AMR helps organizations and […]
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A Step Beyond
A Step Beyond is a Creative Youth Development organization serving youth and their families living at or below the poverty line with free after-school dance classes, academic support, and social […]
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Ariel’s Dance Studio
Ariel’s Dance Studio teaches neurotypical & neurodivergent kids, teens & adults.
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Asian American Dance Festival
Asian American Dance Festival celebrates our AAPI communities, by providing a platform for AAPI dance artists to tell our stories in our own voices.
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Ballet Collective San Diego
Ballet Collective SD is a platform for local professional dancers in San Diego under the guidance of Jenny Asseff and Emily Miller to train at no cost, create work, challenge each other in the pursuit of excellence.
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BalletCenter Studios
BalletCenter Studios specializes in holistic ballet training focused on the individual needs of our students. We develop our dancers at an appropriate pace for their level of understanding, development, and […]
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bkSOUL
bkSOUL was founded in 2001 by Dr. grace shinhae jun as a space to explore the relationship between Hip Hop culture and movement forms, debuting with the evening length work Women Warriors in Love & Hip Hop.
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Bridge The Gap San Diego
Bridge The Gap San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving Filipino American representation and heritage.
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Caminos Flamencos
Emmy-winning choreographer, dancer, instructor and producer Yaelisa trains dancers interested in immersing themselves in the art and culture of Spain.
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Chang Studio
I am a multi-disciplinary artist who collaborates with the full spectrum of the dance community, using dancers as muses.
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Creative Dance Theatre
Since 1958, we believe that dance is a living art, something that is passed down through the generations. We honor our roots by teaching folk dances from different cultures, and […]
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Culture Shock San Diego
Culture Shock® San Diego is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Hip Hop dance organization dedicated to innovative performance, artist development, and community outreach. Dance education and training is offered through two […]
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Dance@City
Dance@City is dedicated to creating an environment that supports self-expression and critical thinking about the arts and the world around us.
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Dancers With Heart
DWH is a teen volunteer organization of dancers in 6th-12th grade who are passionate about volunteering and using dance to uplift our community.
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DISCO RIOT
DISCO RIOT is an organization all about building a movement through movement to make art culture in San Diego more relevant, more impactful, and more collaborative. We’re on a mission […]
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DrumatiX
DrumatiX is a San Diego-based creative percussion and rhythm-theatre company that blends tap dance, body percussion, drumming, found-object music, physical theatre, technology, and audience participation. Led by Artistic Director Noa […]
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El Flow
El Flow Dance Studio is a San Diego-based Latin dance studio dedicated to building community through music, movement, and culture.
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Emmas Definitely Dancing
I teach private lessons, group classes, participate in Pro/Am competition, and am able to teach large groups for events.
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Golden State Ballet
Golden State Ballet was founded in 2021 on the notion that a city as iconic as San Diego must have a world-class ballet company to match.
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Grossmont College Dance
At Grossmont College, dancers of every level and any background are invited into the studio.
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Imperial Beach Dance
Here at Imperial Beach Dance Company, we focus on our students. We started teaching in April of 2021 with just a couple of classes, and we’ve been growing ever since.
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Legacy Creative Arts Studio
Legacy Creative Arts Studio was founded to make dance accessible, inclusive, and empowering for everyone.
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Lynch Dance Institute
Led by former Pacific Northwest Ballet ballerina Alexandra Dickson and supported by a powerful team of experienced educators, Lynch Dance Institute provides exceptional dance education for ages 4 through adult. […]
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Malashock Dance
Malashock Dance provides dance classes for youth and adults, a professional dance company and performances, professional development opportunities for artists, and community programs throughout San Diego.
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Meenal’s Academy of Performing Arts
Meenal’s Academy of Performing Arts ( known as MAPA) is a premier Dance studio in San Diego offering classes in Kathak. MAPA offers a structured curriculum and the students have the opportunity to appear for Certification and Diploma level exams in Kathak offered by Bharati VidyaPeeth Pune, India (BVDU SPA).
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Moore Rhythm Co.
Moore Rhythm Co. provides the next generation of tap dancers the opportunity to train in the art form of tap dance with a low cost and low commitment option.
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Movewise Wellness
Movewise Wellness is where cultural dance education meets modern movement science.
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National Tap Dance Day SD
National Tap Dance Day falls on May 25th every year, in recognition of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s birthday.
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Omo Aché
Omo Aché is a Cuban Music & Dance Company based in San Diego since 1998, that celebrates, preserves and presents Cuba’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its African roots and legacy through classes, lectures, workshops, events, performances and residencies throughout California schools, universities, institutions and arts organizations.
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Pointeworks
Pointeworks is a nonprofit ballet company dedicated to connecting artists and audiences through our shared passion for dance, with an emphasis on female choreographers.
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Qing Ping Taiji
Taiji/Taichi (太極) or Taijiquan (太極拳) is a Chinese martial art known for its slow, graceful movements.
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Queer Latin Dance SD
Queer Latin Dance SD is a community-centered space for queer folks to connect, learn, and celebrate Afro-Latin dance and its rich cultural roots.
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RDM Studio
RDM Studio is a Carlsbad based dance studio dedicated to preserving India’s classical Odissi dance tradition through a contemporary artistic lens.
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SAMEDA
SAMEDA is a non profit organization dedicated to enriching and educating the public about Middle Eastern dance, music and culture.
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San Diego Civic Youth Ballet
Founded in 1945, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB) has been the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park for almost 80 years – offering affordable, year-round, high-quality classes and productions for dancers ages 4 to adult in the beautiful Casa del Prado.
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San Diego Dance Theater
San Diego Dance Theater is a nonprofit performing arts organization, modern dance company, and school committed to providing a home to dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures located at […]
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San Diego Folk Heritage – Contra Dance
San Diego Folk Heritage is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the folk arts in greater San Diego: acoustic music, storytelling, and Contra Dances.
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San Diego Mesa College Dance
5-6-7-8 … Ready to be immersed in the world of dance? Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned dancer, San Diego Mesa College Dance has something for you! […]
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San Diego NeuroDance
San Diego NeuroDance, a program of Malashock Dance, hosts welcoming drop-in dance classes designed for people with neurologic movement impairments and their loved ones where accessibility, creativity, and self-expression take center stage.
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San Diego Tap & Jazz
San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating and preserving the traditions of tap dance, authentic jazz, and American vernacular dance. Through classes, performances, […]
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Seaside Arts Center
Seaside Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides students with a world-class education in the performing and visual arts. We cultivate artistry and creativity while developing social and […]
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SWC Dance Department
Dance program located at Chula Vista community college. Featuring various dance styles.
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Sweet Dreams Dance
Founded by Justine Wang, Sweet Dreams Dance is a community of creatives dedicated to bringing our inner child’s sweetest dreams to life. Through artistic expression and intention organization, we strive […]
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Tap Fever Studios
Tap Fever Studios provides accessible dance opportunities to people of all ages, with and without disabilities.
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Tap In With Claudia
Tap In With Claudia is a boutique movement and wellness studio in the heart of San Diego’s City Heights community, offering tap dance instruction, yoga, Reiki, workshops, live music events, […]
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