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The Dance Academy Del Mar
Where discipline meets joy—building confident dancers and lifelong skills in a supportive community.
5(5 reviews)
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Where discipline meets joy—building confident dancers and lifelong skills in a supportive community.
The Dance Academy Del Mar is a premier dance studio in San Diego offering high-quality instruction for children and youth. Specializing in the RAD ballet program, we provide classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and acrobatics. Our experienced instructors, led by Ms. Francine, create a nurturing environment that balances technical discipline with fun, fostering confidence, poise, and artistic growth. Families love our professional performances like the Nutcracker and spring recitals, and our studio is celebrated for its welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Perfect for dancers of all levels seeking to thrive in a motivating setting.
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Structured Royal Academy of Dance curriculum blending discipline with engaging, age-appropriate instruction for skill development.
Classes in tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and acrobatics to explore diverse dance forms and discover new passions.
Annual productions including the Nutcracker, spring ballet, and June recital with professional-level choreography and costumes.
Tailored classes for ages 5+ focusing on confidence, poise, and fun in a supportive, family-like environment.
Specialized instruction in acro and lyrical dance to enhance flexibility, strength, and expressive movement.
My daughter has been dancing at The Dance Academy in Del Mar since 2022 and we love it there! She has grown so much as a dancer and has such confidence and poise even at almost 6 that she has gained from her experience with working with Ms Francine and her incredible staff. The instructors really make us feel like family and not just a number like some places do. My daughter has tagged along with friends to other studios and they do not compare to the experience at TDA, at almost 6 my daughter can do more than run around with scarves in ballet shoes, and TDA knows that and helps your child grow at an age appropriate pace. We drive all the way from Rancho Bernardo multiple times a week because we love the program and how my daughter thrives there. The performances put on by the studio (Nutcracker, Spring Ballet and June Recital) are next level, my parents still rave about them due to the level of professionalism and how entertaining they are to watch (and they don't just mean their granddaughter's performance) I highly recommend TDA to everyone I meet!
Our daughters (ages 10 and 7) have been dancing at The Dance Academy Del Mar for several years, and it's been an incredible experience. The RAD ballet program provides the perfect blend of structure and joy, with Francine masterfully balancing discipline and merit-based achievement while keeping classes fun and engaging. Beyond dance technique, our girls are building genuine confidence and valuable life skills. We've noticed how the grace and poise they're developing at TDA naturally carry over into their academic work and athletic activities. It's a truly motivating environment where both of our daughters are thriving. We couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend The Dance Academy Del Mar to other families.
We love TDA! The staff is very welcoming and professional, and my daughters love learning from their teachers. The studio has a wonderful balance of discipline with a warm and kind environment. My girls especially enjoy performing in the recitals. It’s such a joy to see their confidence grow. Highly recommend!
We have been coming to the Dance Academy Del Mar for over six years. Both of my girls dance at the studio. My older one loves the RAD program for learning ballet. She also takes jazz and lyrical. My younger one prefers hip-hop and jazz classes. There’s a little something for every ballet student. Every year my girls participate in the Nutcracker, which is an absolutely beautiful ballet. The number one reason we have been coming to this studio is the teachers and the staff. My girls come home after each practice, loving their teachers just a bit more and of course, the new dances they get to create with their friends. This dance studio really does feel like a community!
We’ve been so lucky to have my daughter at this dance studio for the past five years. The teachers have nurtured her love for dance from the very beginning. She started with ballet and has had the chance to explore tap, lyrical, jazz, and even acrobatics—quickly discovering a new passion for acro. It’s been a joy to watch her grow her skills and bring them together in the studio’s performances. The shows themselves are always impressive, a variety of dance styles, and amazing costumes. My daughter feels comfortable, happy, and confident expressing herself here, and we truly appreciate the supportive and inspiring environment the studio provides. A wonderful neighborhood gem that we highly recommend!
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