Transformative dance training that empowers aspiring professional dancers.
At Crescendo Dance Academy, we’re proud to nurture the next generation of professional dancers right here in Santa Cruz County. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum blends technical excellence with a holistic approach, that fosters not only strong, capable dancers but confident, creative individuals.
No dream is too big. No dancer too small (or too old). No experience is too little.
We pride ourselves on creating a safe place to reach excellence by:
- Putting positivity first
- Teaching beyond anti-bullying and onto healthy relationships
- Focusing on building and nurturing mental health
- Body love, not just body positivity
- Empowering dancers to be the drivers of their own growth.
Ballet ~ Lyrical ~ Jazz ~ Turns and Leaps ~ Dance Acro ~ Stretch ~ Storybook Dance
Capitola Mall ~ 1855 41st Avenue ~ Suite G07 ~ Capitola ~ https://CrescendoDance.com ~ Info@CrescendoDance.com
The Santa Cruz Art League is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary art center located close to downtown Santa Cruz.
With over 30,000 visitors a year, we present 12-15 exhibitions annually in a variety of media and themes. We offer art classes for any skill level 7 days a week. In Art League’s lobby we have a gift shop that features the work of local artists. Visual and performing arts programs take place in our gallery and in the Broadway Play House, our 62-seat black box theater, which also features a thriving youth theatre school led by WEST Performing Arts.
https://scal.org, 831-426-5787, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz
we are a 501c3 nonprofit supporting visual and performing artists in Santa Cruz County.
Summer 2022 Youth Art Classes
Summer is a special time of possibilities. And here at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, we have a long tradition of offering creative opportunities to local youngsters. This year is no exception. Our Summer 2022 Youth Art Classes are super flexible, with a range of classes offered for different age groups. Here's a list of some of the fun we've planned. Be sure to book one or more for the young artists in your life because they're filling fast!
Hybrid Animal Drawing & Creature Design
June 20-24, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 8-13
Comics and Character Design
July 5-8, Tue-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 8-12
Native Animal Drawing
July 18-22, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
Comics & Character Design
July 18-22, Mon-Fri, 12:30-2:30pm, for Ages 13-18
Hybrid Animal Drawing
July 25-28, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
Creature Design
July 25-28, Mon-Fri, 12:30-2:30pm, for Ages 13-18
Recycled Art
August 1-4, Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
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