International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz - Home of Santa Cruz City Ballet

08/04/2026

Is your young dancer interested in trying new dance styles? ✨🕺

This tap and jazz combination class offers the perfect introduction to the rhythms and weight transfers of tap along with the technical precision of jazz.

📅 Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 PM
📅 Saturdays, 10:00-10:50 AM
🎯 Sign Up Here: https://iadance.com/child-teen-dance/ -mini

Each class will be split into about 20 minutes of tap and 20 minutes of jazz and lots of fun!!! This is the perfect foundation before moving onto level 1 tap or jazz. Bring your 4-7 year old dancer out to try this class either Wednesday at 3:15pm or Saturday at 10am.

07/29/2026

We couldn't be more proud of these dancers for all their hard work at their 5-week program at BalletMet this summer! Amazing job, ladies! 💕✨

07/24/2026

TODAY ONLY: POP-UP COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA

📅 Friday, July 24 | 12:30–3:30 p.m.
✨ International Academy of Dance
📍 320 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz

We opened our costume storage—and discovered a treasure trove too wonderful to keep hidden!

For three hours only, shop costumes, leotards, tights, dance shoes, accessories, and unexpected theatrical treasures, with proceeds benefiting the IAD Scholarship Fund.

You’ll find:
• Costumes and dancewear in a variety of styles and sizes
• Brand-new tights, leotards, and shoes in limited sizes
• Great finds for the upcoming dance year
• Easy, imaginative Halloween looks
• Dress-up treasures and creative pieces for anything your heart can imagine

Find what you need for the upcoming dance year, create a one-of-a-kind Halloween look without the last-minute stress, refresh the dress-up collection, or discover something wonderfully imaginative.

Many items are one of a kind, and once they are gone, they are gone—so come early for the best selection!

Shop early. Find something magical. Help make dance possible for another student.
Shop, donate, discover something wonderful—and support the IAD Scholarship Fund!

07/23/2026

Huntrix Honmoon camp is GLOWING! Only at . Come and dance with us!

07/23/2026

ONE DAY ONLY: POP-UP COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA

📅 Friday, July 24 | 12:30–3:30 p.m.
✨ International Academy of Dance
📍 320 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz

We opened our costume storage—and discovered a treasure trove too wonderful to keep hidden!

For three hours only, shop costumes, leotards, tights, dance shoes, accessories, and unexpected theatrical treasures, with proceeds benefiting the IAD Scholarship Fund.

You’ll find:
• Costumes and dancewear in a variety of styles and sizes
• Brand-new tights, leotards, and shoes in limited sizes
• Great finds for the upcoming dance year
• Easy, imaginative Halloween looks
• Dress-up treasures and creative pieces for anything your heart can imagine

Find what you need for the upcoming dance year, create a one-of-a-kind Halloween look without the last-minute stress, refresh the dress-up collection, or discover something wonderfully imaginative.

Many items are one of a kind, and once they are gone, they are gone—so come early for the best selection!

Have something wonderful to contribute?

We are accepting donations of gently used costumes, leotards, dance shoes, tights, and dancewear through Wednesday, July 22. All donations must be clean and in good condition.

Shop early. Find something magical. Help make dance possible for another student.
Shop, donate, discover something wonderful—and support the IAD Scholarship Fund!

07/22/2026

Summer Dance Camps at IADance are a blast, but the fun doesn't stop there! Join us for our After Party to keep the party going! ✨🤩

More info + sign-up here: https://iadance.com/summer-2026/

Don't miss the last week of camps!

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

We're having too much fun at our K-Pop Demon Hunters Camp! Today the kids broke out in singing Golden while making art (paper crowns and wands). ✨

We have one more week of Summer Camps, if you'd like to join in!

Sign up for Summer Here: https://iadance.com/summer-2026/

Our new Fall Schedule starts August 3rd. Sign up here: https://iadance.com/child-teen-dance/

We hope to dance with you soon. Together we're Golden!

07/17/2026

Don't Miss Teacher Paris's dance class and movement games, at the Family Education & Entrepreneurship Showcase, this Saturday 7/18 from 11:00-1:00 PM, at Abbott Square!

The Family Education & Entrepreneurship Showcase brings together youth-serving nonprofits, arts organizations, and community partners for a unique event that combines art, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Join us for a fun and inspiring event where families can discover some of the best educational, arts, and enrichment opportunities available for children in Santa Cruz County.