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Creative Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Diego, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cdt.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 am, 3:45–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 am, 1:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We placed our 4 year old daughter in the creative ballet class, and enrolled both our children (including our 6 yr old boy) in the yoga class on Saturdays.”
What families & students say
“I can’t recommend this studio enough for anyone looking for a welcoming and nurturing environment for their young dancers!”
“The dance teachers have supported and encouraged my daughters love for dance since she was 4 (she’s now 8.”
“The teachers are terrific, very qualified, kind and skilled at working with kids of all abilities and skill levels.”
“We look forward to the Spring recital each season as it gives our girls a chance to confidently shine and show off all the skills they have learned on the big stage.”
“This dance school is perfect - the class sizes, the dedication of the teachers, the professionalism of the Ballet classes.”
“If you’re looking for a dance program that nurtures creativity, confidence, and joy in children, I highly recommend Creative Dancing Theatre!”
From the reviews
We have been pleased with our experience at CDT. We placed our 4 year old daughter in the creative ballet class, and enrolled both our children (including our 6 yr old boy) in the yoga class on Saturdays. The studio is clean and safe with plenty of parking.
I have two girls who attend class at CDT and we absolutely love it! We’ve done Dance n Play (with parent participation), Creative Ballet, and now a Ballet/Tap combo class. We’ve mostly worked with the owner, Ms. Erika and she is a dream!
If you are looking for an awesome dance studio for your child, I highly recommend Creative Dance Theatre! The dance teachers have supported and encouraged my daughters love for dance since she was 4 (she’s now 8.5).
Creative Dance Theatre is a wonderful small community dance studio. My daughter has been taking ballet and tap classes here for a few years now and we love it. The classes are small and safe, the instructors have been wonderful and Ms.
Your first ballet class at Creative Dance Theatre
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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