San Diego Dance Theater Classes and Workshops

San Diego Dance Theater Classes and Workshops offers Children’s Classes for ages 2-8 in Creative Movement, Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz, and Hip Hop. The program also offers Adult Classes for ages 18 and up, Aging Creatively Classes for ages 55 and up, a Summer Workshop in July, and a Winter Workshop in January.

Programs

• Children's Classes — ages 2-8 · Inclusive dance classes in Creative Movement, Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz, and Hip Hop; students are invited to perform with their class in the Spring Showcase each year.
• Adult Classes — ages 18 and up · Designed for recreational and professional intermediate-to-advanced dancers.
• Aging Creatively Classes — ages 55 and up · Crafted with accessibility in mind and beneficial to any adult dancer.
• Summer Workshop — A 2-week experience that takes place in July; offers training with teaching artists and a Showcase.
• Winter Workshop — A mini-series of specialty classes offered in January for 3 consecutive days.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

San Diego Dance Theater was founded in 1972. Jean Isaacs was appointed Artistic Director in 1997, and Terry Wilson is the current Executive Artistic Director. The organization says it offers summer dance workshops, cross-border projects, performances, and Trolley Dances™.

Classes and workshops are described as inclusive, welcoming, joyful, and non-competitive. The organization says it provides access to professional training and strives to promote access and opportunity to all who experience its events, classes, and programs.

Last updated September 22, 2026.