πΆAt California Dance Classics, we offer a wide range of concert dance categories, including Classical Repertoire, Neo-classical, Contemporary, and National Character. Our events feature close age groupings to ensure fair and exciting competitions.
π Today's shout out goes to Julia Prevost for her outstanding performance at the California Dance Classics LA competition! Julia, a Southland Ballet Academy student, performed with elegance and sophistication and was the deserving π₯ Gold Medalist (winner) of the Neo-Classical Solo 13-14 Years.
β¨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming season! Don't miss your chance to shine. Visit www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org to register. β¨
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We love seeing the California Dance Classics Summer Intensive Scholarship Award winners doing so well & making great progress! πNice improvement @ballerina_charlottekaitlyn ! Working diligently @ellisonballet Summer Intensive. ππ©°.
Donβt forget Registration for 24/24 competitions now open www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
Join us for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming events:
β’ INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL: November 2024
β’ SAN DIEGO: February 6-9, 2025
β’ LOS ANGELES: March 5-9, 2025
β’ SAN FRANCISCO: March 19-23, 2025
π REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY: JULY 1, 2024 π
Don't miss this unique opportunity to receive extensive feedback on your performances and learn from highly acclaimed, respected judges.
Ample opportunity for Scholarships and Premium Awards.
Get ready to dance, be inspired, learn and achieve!
π WWW.CALIFORNIADANCECLASSICS.ORG
Note: Participants are welcome to join more than one event throughout the 2024-2025 seasons.
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π Flashback Friday π to the California Dance Classics 2023 Festival Performance! The Encore Finale was a definite highlight of the program, featuring over 130 talented dancers from a wide range of dance studios, all sharing the stage in celebration of our vibrant art. It was a spectacular way to wrap up the season, showcasing not only incredible talent but also the comradeship and collaboration between studios, young artists, and professionals. π«
π Donβt forget, registration for next season opens on Monday, July 1!
Get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming events:
β’ INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL: November 2024
β’ SAN DIEGO: February 6-9, 2025
β’ LOS ANGELES: March 5-9, 2025
β’ SAN FRANCISCO: March 19-23, 2025
π REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1, 2024 π
π WWW.CALIFORNIADANCECLASSICS.ORG
Ballet Institute of San Diego Bayer Ballet Bobbiesschool The Premier Ballet School of Orange County Southland Ballet Academy Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy Kollective Movement Li's Ballet Studio Menlo Park Academy of Dance North County Academy of Dance Premier Ballet Academy Rachel's Ballet - A Ballet School Ramon Moreno South Coast Conservatory Southland Ballet Academy
California Dance Classics 2024-2025 Competition Dates
π Upcoming California Dance Classics Competitions...
Mark your calendars for our 2024-2025 competitions: βοΈ
β’ INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL: November, 2024
β’ SAN DIEGO: February 6-9, 2025
β’ LOS ANGELES: March 5-9, 2025
β’ SAN FRANCISCO: March 19-23, 2025
π REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1, 2024 π
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"A world-class event that understands and facilitates the students' needs."
πWe are thrilled to announce the return of the International Virtual Competition! This exciting event offers a platform for talents worldwide to showcase their skills, recieve valuble recorded verbal feedback from our world class jury and have the opportunity to recieve scholarship awards. Don't miss your chance to participate!
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π£ Upcoming Competitions Announcement!
We are thrilled to announce the return of the International Virtual Competition! This exciting event offers a platform for talents worldwide to showcase their skills. Don't miss your chance to participate!
β’ Entries close: November 4, 2024
βοΈ Mark your calendars for our 2025 competitions:
β’ San Diego: February 6-9, 2025
β’ Los Angeles: March 5-9, 2025
β’ San Francisco: March 19-23, 2025
π REGISTRATION OPEN JULY 1, 2024
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"A world-class event that understands and facilitates the students' needs."
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Flashback Friday: California Dance Classics Festival Performance
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April 30, 2023
What a blast from the past! π Dancers from all over came together for an epic showcase of talent and teamwork. It was an unforgettable weekend filled with stunning performances, new friendships, and lots of fun!
View some moments from this spectacular production where upcoming young artists danced alongside professional principal dancers, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Catch more highlights on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEY7fph0u28 π₯β¨
β¨ Principal Guest Artists: Adji Cissoko & Shuaib Elhassan
Choreographer: Alonzo King, LINES Ballet Company
β¨ Principal Guest Artists: Brenna Mulligan & Michael Agudelo
Choreographer: Conny MathΓ΄t, Ballet San Antonio
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π California Dance Classics, Classical Ballet & Contemporary Dance Competitions & Scholarship Awards upcoming competition dates are now listed on our website! π 2024 International Virtual Competition & 2025 Live Events. π©°Check it out-see you there! www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org #balletcompetiton #dancecompetition #contempoarydance #scholarshipopportunities #balletclass #danceteacher #dancetraining #californiadanceclassics
β¨Natalie Ho, a dedicated student of the Southland Ballet Academy, showcased her exceptional talent by performing two contrasting pieces with remarkable expressiveness, precision, and dynamics. Her artistry and commitment truly shone through each performance.β¨
π As the winner of the Gold Award π₯ in the 15-16 Classical Repertoire Solo category, Natalie was honored with the prestigious Gaynor Minden Product Sponsored Award, a testament to her outstanding skills and potential in the world of dance. π©° π
Join us in celebrating Natalie's achievements at California Dance Classics, LA!
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Day One at the California Dance Classics Festival offered students the unique privilege of learning firsthand from the Festival Principal Guest Artists, Festival Director, and faculty. Students enjoyed immersive classes in Classical Ballet, Classical Repertoire, and Contemporary Workshops. The day concluded with performance staging and a rehearsal of "Encore," the Festival Finale to be performed the following day. To view more footage of our day of Master Classes go to :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgfP9as9mdk
Congratulations to all who participated and a huge THANK YOU to all of our participating Californian Dance Studio's. Looking forward to doing this again in 2025!
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
πβ¨Pas De Deux couple, Hannah Garcia & Reid Bryant's vivacious performance of Grand Pas Classique took the Gold Award at the California Dance Classics, San Diego competition! π Bravo to Hannah, Reid, and the wonderful coaches at Academy of Ballet Arts for your exuberant performance.β¨π
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
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Ekaterina Pichkova's excellence, promise, and potential were notable and rewarded with the Outstanding Achievement Award π« in the 13-14 years age group at California Dance Classics, San Francisco! πβ¨ Join us in congratulating Ekaterina, who is a dedicated student at the Osipova Ballet Academy. πππ
πΈ A special thank you to Gaynor Minden for sponsoring this award and supporting the future stars of dance.π©° Osipova Ballet Academy
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
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π California Dance Classics LA π
The California Dance Classics Ensemble Days were an absolute treat to view, thanks to the outstanding performance level, creativity, and versatility that crossed our stages. πβ¨ This electrifying performance of "Boots" dazzled everyone and deservingly won the Contemporary Ensemble (11-13 years). Congratulations Westlake School for the Performing Arts!π
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
Gaynor Minden Ballet Rosa VitaBarre The Dance Store LK Studio
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π Congratulations to Charlotte Pham, our Gold Award winner in the 9-10 year contemporary solo at California Dance Classics, Los Angeles! π Charlotte, a talented student at DanceLova Dance Academy, captivated us all with her sophisticated performance. Her emotional maturity, full use of the entire body, and strong kinetic awareness culminated in an outstanding performance beyond her years. Bravo, Charlotte! πβ¨
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
#CaliforniaDanceClassics #DanceLovaDanceAcademy #GoldAwardWinner #ContemporaryDance #ProudMoment #balletcompetition #dancelife #dancer
π Celebrating Artistic Excellence: Jaslyn Kwan π
π At each California Dance Classics competition, multiple $1,000 Dance Education Grants are awarded to outstanding dancers like Jaslyn, providing them with essential support to further their dance education and continue pursuing their passion. π«
Jaslyn Kwan, a dedicated student at Bayer Ballet Academy, was honored with a Dance Arts Foundation Artistic Excellence Award at California Dance Classics, San Francisco! πβ¨ Jaslynβs performances, both in class and on stage, demonstrated an elegant and refined approach, presented with great sophistication. Her exceptional skills and dedication to ballet have truly set her apart as a standout dancer this season. π©°π«
Join us in congratulating Jaslyn on her well-deserved success and wishing her continued growth and achievement in the world of dance! π www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
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π Artistic Excellence Award Winner: Riley Ernt π
We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkably talented Riley Ernt, a 16-year-old dance virtuoso from The Premier Ballet School of Orange County, for earning the distinguished Dance Arts Foundation "Artistic Excellence Award" at the California Dance Classics, LA. π
Proudly supporting Riley's dance journey with this Dance Education Grant, we're excited to see where her talent and determination will lead. Here's to celebrating excellence in dance and the inspiring journey of this remarkable young artist. π
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π Ahoy, Champions! South Coast Conservatory: National Character Ensemble Winners π
Embodying the essence of lively fun and adventure gave South Coast Conservatory, the desired Gold Award in the National Character Ensemble 11 years & older section at the California Dance Classics LA! ππ’
Congratulations to the entire SCC ensemble and their exceptional teachers for bringing your fine ensemble work to the California Dance Classics stage. Bravo, and here's to many more thrilling voyages ahead! ππ
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
#NationalCharacterEnsemble #CaliforniaDanceClassics #SouthCoastConservatory #ADayAtSea #DanceVictory #Congratulations #balletcompetition #teamwork
π Julianna Hatton: Artistic Excellence Award Winner π
Congratulate the vivacious Julianna Hatton, whose passion for dance lit up the stage at California Dance Classics LA competition, earning her the esteemed Dance Arts Foundation "Artistic Excellence Award"! ππ©°
πJulianna's vibrant personality and obvious love for dance shine through in every performance, captivating audiences and judges alike. Her enthusiasm is infectious, making her not just a dancer to watch, but a source of inspiration for everyone around her. This award is a tribute to her sparkling energy, her dedication to dance, and her ability to bring joy and vitality to every moment on stage. Bravoπβ¨
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
#ArtisticExcellenceAward #CaliforniaDanceClassicsLA #VivaciousDancer #PassionForDance #BrightFuture #CongratulationsJulianna
π Meet Sean Shosei Sai, a student at Southland Ballet and the dazzling winner of the 8 years & younger Classical Ballet section at California Dance Classics in Los Angeles! πβ¨
π Join us in celebrating Seanβs unforgettable performance day, where he charmed everyone with his infectious personality and bravado. This young star is definitely one to watch!π«
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#CaliforniaDanceClassics #YoungBalletStar #SeanShoseiSai #ClassicalBalletChampion #balletcompetition #PassionForDance #dancecompetition #FutureOfDance