Creative Dance Theatre

Creative Dance Theatre offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, pointe, and combo classes. It also offers TOPs and Jr. TOPs, which are invite-only performing groups with choreography-heavy classes that perform at multiple community venues per year. Dance camps are offered for children during the summer, and trial class registration is available for $20 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programs

• Creative Dance Theatre classes — 18 months - adult; classes for TK — 12 yr olds; teen classes · Variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, pointe, and combo classes.
• TOPs — Twice weekly · $40 per week · Invite-only performing group; choreography-heavy classes that perform at multiple community venues per year.
• Jr. TOPs — Twice weekly · $30 per week · Invite-only performing group; choreography-heavy classes that perform at multiple community venues per year.
• Dance camps — Summer camps offered for children looking to immerse themselves in dance while school is out.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Price range: $30–$40 per week
• Current session: Fall - Spring 2026/27 (Aug 17–May 29, 2027)
• General schedule: Classes are offered throughout the year for ages 18 months - adult.
• Facility hours: Mon - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Tue - 3:45 PM - 9:00 PM; Wed - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Sat - 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM; Sun - Closed

About the provider

Creative Dance Theatre was founded in 1958. In January 2021, Laura Roach retired and Erika Madero became owner and director. The leadership team also includes Alexa Lopez Plush, Tops Director; Erin Kracht, Jr. Tops Director; and Becky Jonestrask, Office Manager. The studio does not participate in competitions, and its performing groups appear at multiple community venues each year, including the annual Winter Showcase and Recital, street fairs, retirement homes, and Disneyland.

• Trial classes — $20 · Trial class registration is available; first-come, first-served.

The studio does not participate in competitions. Annual family registration fee is $25. Tuition is billed automatically on the 1st of each month. Trial class registration is first-come, first-served. No make-up classes. Mid-session drop notice must be received by the 15th of the month for the following month. March through May is a firm commitment with no refunds for tuition, recital fees, or costume fees.

Last updated September 18, 2026.