CSD School of Performing Arts

CSD School of Performing Arts, 4915 9th Street, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Location of CSD School of Performing Arts campCSD 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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