California Dance Classics

California Dance Classics Classical Ballet & Contemporary Dance Competitions

Founded on a passion for the art of Ballet, California Dance Classics presents and produces Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance competitions at the highest level of integrity and inspiration.

08/19/2025

✨ Flying into the week with Iris Wang! ✨
Gold Award Winner — National Character Solo (13–14 yrs)
California Dance Classics, San Francisco 🌟
Iris’s spirited, birdlike grace took flight and earned her the Gold Medal! 🕊️
Congratulations to Iris & the Academy of Palo Alto Performing Arts. 👏
📣 2026 Registration is now open — www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org

✨ Secure your spot now and be part of the California Dance Classics 2026 season! ✨ Classical ballet and contemporary dan...
08/13/2025

✨ Secure your spot now and be part of the California Dance Classics 2026 season! ✨ Classical ballet and contemporary dance competitions at the very best level — with a professional, supportive environment for dancers of all ages.
• Calm, well-paced backstage flow
• Constructive, personalized adjudication
• Scholarships & product awards
• No audience admission fees!
• World-class jury & master teachers
🌟 Step onto the CDC stage where artistry meets excellence — Register today: www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org

Honoring Glorya Kaufman."It’s always about making life better for others." – Glorya KaufmanThis week, we bid farewell to...
08/10/2025

Honoring Glorya Kaufman.
"It’s always about making life better for others." – Glorya Kaufman
This week, we bid farewell to an extraordinary woman — a generous soul and a true patron of the arts. Glorya’s generosity and vision transformed lives, opening doors for dancers and audiences alike. Her dedication to the arts leaves a lasting impact on the world of dance — one that will continue to inspire and benefit future generations.
🌹 Thank you, Glorya, for making life better for so many.
R.I.P.

08/06/2025

✨ A breath of fresh air! ✨
Lovely Victoria Shi lit up the San Francisco stage with radiant presence and joyful expression in her Contemporary Solo – 9–10 Years, earning the Gold Award and a Vita Barre Product Sponsored Award!
Representing Ayako School of Ballet, Victoria’s performance was a perfect showcase of youthful expression and contemporary artistry.
💫 We love seeing such joyful and positive performances from our young artists — always a reminder of how uplifting dance can be. 👏 Congratulations, Victoria!
📣 Registration for our 2026 Season is now open!
🌐 www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org













07/25/2025

💥 Haruki Fukase soared through Satanella, earning the Bronze Medal 🥉 in the 13–14 Classical Repertoire Solo at California Dance Classics, San Diego.
Representing The Ballet Institute of San Diego, Haruki’s impressive elevation and crisp technique brought this demanding variation to life — and proved he’s one to watch. 👀
✨ 2026 Registration is now open! 🌐 www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org


07/22/2025

Let’s pointe the week in the right direction… 💥
Bold, powerful, and virtuosic — Daria Leontev delivered a commanding Diana & Acteon, earning the Gold Award in the 15–16 Classical Repertoire Solo at California Dance Classics, San Diego.
Representing Golden State Ballet Academy, Daria also received a very generous Gaynor Minden Product Sponsored Award. 🥇
📣 2026 Registration is now open! 🌐 www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org

🎭Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2026 Season! 🩰We’re thrilled to welcome you back for another year of inspiration, arti...
07/18/2025

🎭Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2026 Season! 🩰
We’re thrilled to welcome you back for another year of inspiration, artistry, and excellence at California Dance Classics.
✨ Join us in:
📍 San Diego – February 5–8, 2026
📍 San Francisco – Mountain View – February 25 – March 1, 2026
📍 Los Angeles – Downey – March 4–8, 2026
💡 What to expect:
✔️ World-class adjudication & audio/video feedback
✔️ Calm, non-rushed backstage flow
✔️ On-stage Master classes, scholarships, monetary & product awards
✔️ No audience admission fees — ever!
✔️ A dancer-first experience you’ll remember
🖱️ Register now at www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org
We can't wait to see you on stage in 2026! 💫



07/15/2025

✨ Triple the grace, triple the artistry! ✨
This elegant trio brought harmony and poise to the stage, dancing in perfect unison and embodying the spirit of classical ballet. Diana Levine, Miley Liu, and Sydney Qian’s performance of “Dance of Peace” from Coppélia was a breath of fresh air — refined, radiant, and musically rich.
Congratulations to these outstanding artists from Bayer Ballet Academy! 🩰💫
• California Dance Classics, San Francisco
Gold Medalists – Classical Ballet Duo/Trio, 14 yrs & older
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org 2026 Register Now Open

07/11/2025

Ready for a sweet start to the weekend? Mia’s got you covered! 🍭🎶
Sweet, sassy, and age-perfect — Mia Torres from Westlake School for the Performing Arts brought pure joy to the stage with her contemporary solo “Lolly Pop,” earning the Silver Award in the super competitive Contemporary Solo – 9–10 years category at California Dance Classics, San Francisco!
🍬Oh, Lolly Pop! 🍭🎶
www.CaliforniaDanceClassics.org 2026 Registration Now Open.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at California Dance Classics! 🇺🇸May your day be filled with love, laughter, and...
07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at California Dance Classics! 🇺🇸
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments with family and friends. 💙❤️🤍 Wishing everyone a joyful 4th of July! 🇺🇸 ✨
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Founded on a passion for the art of Ballet, California Dance Classics presents and produces classical ballet and contemporary dance competitions at the highest level of integrity and inspiration.

We are committed to delivering a respectful, professional, and caring event while inspiring and nurturing the love of dance.

Our competition events create an environment where dancers can strengthen their skills, increase their confidence and display their own passion for the art.