Dance Arts Center - Redwood City

08/28/2022

Last week of classes at DAC has come to an end! With bittersweet feelings but also joy as many alumni came back for one last class together. Join us tomorrow for our last open house - 12-4pm and help us say goodbye!

08/14/2022

Although DAC is coming to an end, we, your teachers, are still committed to providing you with some of the best dance education in the Bay Area. Therefore, we would like to endorse the Academy of American Dance (formerly the Academy of American Ballet), as the place to continue your dance education. In addition to the classes already offered, former DAC staff will be teaching the following classes:

Mondays

Musical Theater, 6-7pm (Jim Ambler)

Jazz 1/2, 7-8pm (Jim Ambler)

Wednesdays

Intermediate Ballet, 10-11:30am (Jayne Zaban)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Tap, 6-7pm (Melissa Cheu)

Adult/Teen Advanced Beginner Tap, 7-8pm (Melissa Cheu)

Adult Jazz, 7:30-9pm (Jayne Zaban)

Thursdays

Basic ballet 1B/1C, 4:15-5:15pm (Kristine Chambers)

Stretch for ballet, 5:15-5:45pm (Kristine Chambers)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet, 5:45-6:45pm (Kristine Chambers)

Adult/Teen Basic Pointe, 6:45-7:15pm (Kristine Chambers)

S.N.A.P.!, 7:30-8:30pm (Danny Harper)

Friday

Intermediate Ballet, 10-11:30am (Jayne Zaban)

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These classes are new and will start the week of September 5, except for Jayne’s classes which will start on September 21. Please take a look at the studio schedule to see what other classes might interest you.

Academy of American Dance, 2555 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, 650-366-1222 (www.americanballet.com)

Also – Kevin will be joining us as the assistant office manager!

While we are saddened by the closing of DAC, we are excited that a new opportunity has opened to allow us to continue to offer excellent dance instruction close by. We hope to see you all at the new studio in September!

Healthy, artistically inspired dance instruction in a nurturing and supportive environment - Age 2.5-adult - Redwood City | Atherton | Woodside | Menlo Park Ballet, Pas de Deux, Modern, Pilates, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Cardio Dance, Ballet Folklorico, Hula, Chinese, and Worship Dance

08/14/2022

DAC dancers, friends, and families,

As previously announced, DAC is coming to the end of an era. The last day of classes will be Saturday, August 27.

On Sunday, August 28, you are all invited to DAC’s last open house and yard sale. For sale will be pictures, dance shoes, furniture, office supplies, stereo equipment, Christmas decorations and lights.

Join us for some snacks and beverages and say farewell to DAC. The open house will be from 12pm to 4pm.

Open 6 days a week, with a schedule of over 50 classes to choose from, DAC is the perfect choice for dancers of all ages - beginner through seasoned Broadway performer.

07/09/2022

Dear DAC dancers, families, and friends,

After 52 fabulous years, DAC is sad to announce we will be closing our doors at the end of August. Until then, we’ll be teaching all classes as scheduled, so drop in for a last class with your favorite teachers!

See below for a letter from DAC’s founder and owner, Jayne Zaban.

July 3rd 2022

Dear Students and family,

This is one of the most difficult letters I have ever written. It is with great sadness, after 52 years, Harry and I have decided to retire and close the doors at Dance Arts Center. It has been quite a run! For the past few years, due to Covid, our class enrollment has dwindled and we have had to subsidize the income from our personal resources. We have given it our all and feel that the time is right.

When Berle and I decided to become partners, we wanted to have a studio where it was not only a safe place for students, but one that remained true to our motto: To Teach and Be Dedicated to The Performing Arts. We decided against recitals and competitions to spend the time to work on technique and prepare the students to further their dance education in college or move on to touring companies, ballet companies and Broadway.

You all have been so much a part of my life and the Dance Arts Center family. We can’t thank you enough for your dedication and loyalty. We have through August to continue what we do best and hope you will be here with us.

Please know we will be here to help with questions to make the transition as easy as possible.

Thank you again for your commitment to Dance Arts Center.

Love,

Jayne

07/01/2022

Just a reminder - DAC is taking a few days off before the summer session begins. We are closed Friday-Monday for the 4th of July holiday and there will be no classes.

Join us on July 5 when we return for the summer session!

06/23/2022

Summer is here!

Join us for a fun-filled 8 week summer session at Dance Arts Center, July 5 - August 27.

We offer a variety of classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Jumps & Turns, Pre-pointe, Pointe, Musical Theater, and SNAP!(Special Needs Arts Program) for children, teens, and adults.

Our faculty have professional experience, performing both nationally and internationally. They look forward to working with students who are interested in learning the art of dance.

Classes are limited in size to provide individual attention to technique.

For more information, please contact DAC at 650-574-2001 or text Kevin at 650-888-2288.

We look forward to seeing you in class this summer!

05/26/2022

In celebration of National Tap Dance Day - here are two DAC classes doing the Shim Sham!

04/23/2022

01/03/2022

Happy New Year everyone! We're looking forward to 2022! Classes begin on Monday, January 3. We offermore than 30 classes per week in Jazz, Ballet, and Tap. To see our full schedule of classes, please check our website:

Open 6 days a week, with a schedule of over 50 classes to choose from, DAC is the perfect choice for dancers of all ages - beginner through seasoned Broadway performer.

08/26/2021

Fall 2021 registration is now open! This fall DAC will be offering 35 classes across a variety of dance disciplines with 17 classes having a Zoom option. Please see our website for the full list of classes, which will begin on Sept. 7.

To register for fall classes, please come into the studio office 3-9pm M-Th and 9-3 on Saturdays or call/text Kevin at (650) 888-2288. Due to social distancing space constraints, please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. At this time, and until further notice, we are still planning to require masking at all times when inside the building.

Please check the start and end times of classes carefully as some have shifted to accommodate the new local school schedules and to optimize studio usage.

Summer classes end on August 28 and Fall classes start September 7. DAC will be closed from Aug. 29-Sept. 6.

Open 6 days a week, with a schedule of over 50 classes to choose from, DAC is the perfect choice for dancers of all ages - beginner through seasoned Broadway performer.

08/21/2021

DAC is sad to announce the passing of Founder and director emeritus, Berle Davis (born July 5, 1941, died Aug. 19, 2021). In addition to founding DAC in 1970, Berle’s professional work included resident choreographer for Peninsula Civic Light Opera, choreographer for numerous San Mateo High School musicals, and director of The Jazz Set, a professional performance company. His legacy of hundreds of students and cast members will continue to carry dance forward in the Bay Area and beyond.

06/17/2021

We’re excited to announce some new classes at DAC!

First off - Auditions will be happening at 1:45pm on Saturday, June 19 for our new performance class (which starts July 2). The first performance will be at an in-studio performance at the end of August, but we will be doing community performances in the future as the team comes together.

Boys Ballet will be moving from Mondays to Saturdays at 10am starting this week.

Musical Theater (starting July 12), will be on Mondays from 5-6pm

Ballet Pointe class (DAC approval only) is on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm.

Adult Beginning Jazz (starting July 1) will be on Thursdays from 6:45-8pm.

Performance Class (starting July 2) will be on Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm.

Acrodance (starting July 2) will be on Fridays from 5-6pm

Teen Ballet 3 will be on Saturdays from 11-12:15.

Except for Teen Ballet 3 on Saturdays, all of the classes mentioned above will be in-studio only and will not be offering an online option.

If you have any questions about these classes, please contact us.