CSD School of Performing Arts
CSD School of Performing Arts, 4915 9th Street, Carpinteria, CA 93013
About
CSD School of Performing Arts offers youth dance training for ages 3 to 18. The program includes Pre-K Ballet/Tap, Pre-K Ballet/Acro, Primary Ballet, Primary Jazz, Primary Acro, Hip Hop, combo tap/acro, Ballet 1, Jazz 1, Ballet 2A, Ballet 2B, Contemp 2A/2B, Jazz 2A/2B, Pre-Pointe, Ballet Variations, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, and advanced hip hop.
Programs
- CSD School of Performing Arts youth dance training — 3-18 · Provides exceptional dance training; includes student company and competitive team; levels program with ballet and contemporary/modern training.
- Pre-K Combo — age 3-4 · Mon, Wed, Thu or Sat · Pre-K Ballet/Tap, Pre-K Ballet/Acro, or Pre-K Ballet/Tap classes.
- Primary classes — ages 5-7 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu or Fri · Primary Ballet, Primary Jazz, Primary Acro, Hip Hop 5-7A/5-7B, and Combo tap/acro.
- Level 1 — Mon or Tue · Ballet 1 and Jazz 1.
- Level 2A — Mon, Wed, Thu or Fri · Ballet 2A, Contemp 2A/2B, Jazz 2A/2B, Hip Hop age 8-10, Tap.
- Level 2B — Tue, Wed, Thu or Fri · Ballet 2B, Contemp 2A/2B, Jazz 2A/2B, Hip Hop age 8-10, Tap.
- Level 3A — Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat · Ballet 3A, Pre-Pointe 3A/3B, Contemp 3A, Jazz 3AB, Hip Hop age 8-10, Hip hop 11-13, Tap.
- Level 3B/C — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat · Ballet 3B, Pre-Pointe 3A/3B, Contemp 3B, Jazz 3B, Hip Hop age 8-10, Hip hop 11-13, Tap.
- Level 4 — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu or Sat · Ballet 4, Ballet 4 Thursday, Ballet Variations, Pointe A, Modern 4/5, Contemporary 4, Jazz 4/5, Hip Hop age 8-10, Hip hop 11-13, Tap.
- Level 5 — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat · Ballet 5, Ballet 5-7 Thursday, Ballet Variations, Pointe B, Modern 4/5, Contemporary 5, Jazz 4/5, Hip hop 11-13, Adv Hip hop 14+, Tap.
- Level 6/7 — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat · Ballet 6-7, Ballet 5-7 Thursday, Ballet Variations, Pointe C, Modern 6-7, Contemporary 6-7, Jazz 6/7, Adv Hip hop 14+, Tap advanced.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: 2026/2027 schedule includes classes for Pre-K Combo (age 3-4), Primary, Level 1, Level 2A, Level 2B, Level 3A, Level 3B/C, Level 4, Level 5, and Level 6/7.
About the provider
Nicole Powell is the owner and director. Emily Saito-Brown is the Studio Manager/Admin, and Weslie Ching is listed for Accounts. The mission is to create a space where dancers can build a strong technical foundation while feeling supported and challenged.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $35 per family due at registration. Tuition is due on the first of each month, with a $30 late fee after the 5th. Students are committed for the semester once registered, except for pre-k or primary students with 30 days notice. Summer tuition is split into two payments per camp, with a $50 non-refundable payment at enrollment. Trial classes must be approved by Emily or the Studio Owner/Director.
Last updated October 7, 2026.
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