California Dance Company

California Dance Company offers Preschool Dance, Children's Dance, Graded Technique, Inspire Dance, dance classes, gymnastics and tumbling, and aerial arts. Preschool Dance is described as an introduction to movement and music, Children's Dance builds foundations in multiple styles, Graded Technique provides structured training in core disciplines, and Inspire Dance is described as a program for dancers of all abilities.

Programs

• Preschool Dance — 2 years - TK · A fun and nurturing introduction to movement and music.
• Children's Dance — Grades K - 3 · Builds foundations in multiple styles while growing technique and artistry.
• Graded Technique — Grades 4 - 12 & Levels 1 - 4 · Structured training in core disciplines with progressive levels.
• Inspire Dance — Ages 5 - 18 · A safe and inclusive program for dancers of all abilities.
• Dance — ages 2-18+ · Monday-Saturday · Dance classes for all levels and styles.
• Gymnastics and tumbling — Monday-Saturday · Classes for all ages and skill levels.
• Aerial arts — Aerial Silks and Lyra classes, including higher level classes.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Season 31 classes are September 2026 - June 2027. Classes are Monday-Saturday at both locations.

About the provider

California Dance Company was founded in 1996 and says it has been bringing the love of dance for 30 years. Sonya Kennedy is the CEO. The studio says it offers showcases, recitals, competitions, and special events. Its listed credentials and awards include Sonya Kennedy being crowned California’s 1999 Entertainer of the Year in Fresno, CDC winning the Distinguished Studio Award at the 2015 Spotlight Competition in Sacramento, and Sonya receiving Choreographer of the Year from Energy National Dance Competition in 2017.

A trial class is offered and the page says you are only charged if you enroll. The contact page lists forms for absence reporting, trial class sign-up, parties, and general questions. Anderson office hours and Redding office hours are listed separately on the contact page.

Last updated October 12, 2026.