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The Best Dance Studios Around Town

From Toddlers To Big Kids

By Adrielyn Christi Macaroni Kid Placerville September 30, 2022

Whether it be for fun or for a lifetime, dance is a great way to let out that extra energy the little ones have, bring out creativity and even outgrow shyness. From recreational ballet to those with a serious desire for ballet, there are multiple studios around town that offer a class that fits your Child's needs. 

Star Dancer Studio in Sutter Creek Ca is a dance studio that offers combination classes that consists of a combination of tap, jazz, acrobats, and ballet. They do 15 minutes of each style to introduce the students to their favorite styles of dance. There is mommy and me class for ages 18months to 3yrs where mommy gets in on the activities as well. From there the classes go from 3 to 10yrs +. If ballet is more up your child's alley, then their ballet class is perfect. This is a traditional classical ballet that teaches students to be a more refined, controlled dancer. This class will help develop strength, control, and flexibility through the course of ballet barre and floor work. In addition to the combo and ballet classes, Star Dancer offers a Flex & Stretch/Turning and Technique and a Hip Hop class.

Jammin' Dance and Fitness is another great dance studio located in Diamond Springs Ca. They were voted best Tap Dance Teacher and Best Tap Dance Studio! Jammin' Dancers are well-known in the community performing at several community functions throughout the year. Their Creative Dance class is a fun introductory class exploring the art of dance in a playful, stimulating and supportive environment. Children develop creativity, physical fitness, and movement intelligence, while building their classroom etiquette and interpersonal skills. It’s fun, lively, and teaches rhythm skills. A must for any growing toddler. Jammin' has a handful of fun classes that seem like so much fun from Tap Dance, Modern Dance and Scottish Country Dancing for youths to teens! 

Foothills Dance located in Shingle Springs offer a variety of classes from recreational classes such as Creative Movement. This is an introductory class, young dancers. Using creative movement, students can simultaneously develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a safe environment. Their combination class is perfect for young students. It's an introductory class for young dancers as they learn ballet and tap. If ballet is what you're looking for, they have that as well. But how fun is this! They offer a Jazz, Musical Theatre and Lyrical Dance class.

If your child is serious about becoming a professional dancer then, The Studio Performing Technique Dance School located in Sutter Creek Ca is the perfect choice for you. This studio's goal is to provide young dancers with a positive outlet for expression and appreciation for the art of dance. Dancers train in the disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, yoga, modern, contemporary, and pointe work. 

If you're interested in any of the schools, please let them know you heard about them from Macaroni Kid Placerville!