California Dance International
Machado School Morgan Hill, 15130 Sycamore Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
About
California Dance International offers classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, conditioning, character, tap, contemporary, and Pilates. The program includes instruction for both girls and boys in these dance styles.
• Ages: 2.5–18 years old
California Dance International is a premier dance studio in Morgan Hill serving kids age 2.5–adult in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and surrounding South Valley and South Bay areas. The studio has both male and female teachers who have danced professionally around the globe. California Dance International includes the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a 9-level program that combines artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. Pre-Primary through Level 5 are taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Erena Ishii Shevchuk, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Owner and Director Erena Shevchuk has an extensive background in dance and the performing arts and is an ABT® Certified Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She has received a City Commendation from The San Jose City Council in 2015 after receiving 1st place Classical and 1st place in character at The International Competition DANCE GRAND PRIX “ITALIA,” and she also received 1st place in character dance at the Hungarian National Ballet Summer International.
Parent testimonials describe Erena encouraging a student to follow her dreams and becoming a trusted mentor and valued friend, and they describe Andrey’s discipline, positive and upbeat attitude, and intense workouts in boys’ classes with an emphasis on respect and integrity. Testimonials also note that the teachers are demanding yet fun, encourage development in the dancers, set expectations high while remaining reasonable, and follow a traditional code of conduct for ballet that includes giving respect to teachers and fellow dancers. Families report that students learn about Ukrainian culture in Mr. Andrey’s classes, that younger and older dancers learn from each other, and that their children have studied with Erena and Andrey for multiple years. Another testimonial describes California Dance International as being established by two international professional dancers, Ms. Erena Ballërëna and Mr. Andrey Shevchuk, and notes growth in athleticism and technique for teenage dancers since joining in January 2018.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
• Ages: 2.5–18 years old
California Dance International is a premier dance studio in Morgan Hill serving kids age 2.5–adult in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and surrounding South Valley and South Bay areas. The studio has both male and female teachers who have danced professionally around the globe. California Dance International includes the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a 9-level program that combines artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. Pre-Primary through Level 5 are taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Erena Ishii Shevchuk, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Owner and Director Erena Shevchuk has an extensive background in dance and the performing arts and is an ABT® Certified Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She has received a City Commendation from The San Jose City Council in 2015 after receiving 1st place Classical and 1st place in character at The International Competition DANCE GRAND PRIX “ITALIA,” and she also received 1st place in character dance at the Hungarian National Ballet Summer International.
Parent testimonials describe Erena encouraging a student to follow her dreams and becoming a trusted mentor and valued friend, and they describe Andrey’s discipline, positive and upbeat attitude, and intense workouts in boys’ classes with an emphasis on respect and integrity. Testimonials also note that the teachers are demanding yet fun, encourage development in the dancers, set expectations high while remaining reasonable, and follow a traditional code of conduct for ballet that includes giving respect to teachers and fellow dancers. Families report that students learn about Ukrainian culture in Mr. Andrey’s classes, that younger and older dancers learn from each other, and that their children have studied with Erena and Andrey for multiple years. Another testimonial describes California Dance International as being established by two international professional dancers, Ms. Erena Ballërëna and Mr. Andrey Shevchuk, and notes growth in athleticism and technique for teenage dancers since joining in January 2018.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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