Kristen Ruff
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!






