The Dance Academy Del Mar
The Dance Academy Del Mar, 12843 El Camino Real, Suite #201, San Diego, CA 92130
About
The Dance Academy Del Mar offers a wide range of dance classes including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Acro, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, PBT, Stretch and Strength, and Turns and Leaps. Younger children can join the Baby Steps Program, Baby and Me Ballet, Twinkle Toes Combo Classes, and Tiny Tots Combo Classes, and older dancers can participate in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet Program, the Ballet Academy Program, and Adult Dance Classes. Throughout the year, dancers take part in fully staged productions such as a Spring Ballet performance, a summer recital, and a Nutcracker Performance, and some students also participate in RAD Exams and Elite Ballet Competitions.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes begin August 10th
The Dance Academy Del Mar is led by founder Francine Garton and a faculty described as world-class instructors with years of professional experience and a stated commitment to nurturing the potential of every student. The studio’s mission is to inspire dancers of all levels, nurture each child's unique gift, encourage them to reach their full potential, and make a positive difference in the life of every child who walks through its doors. The Dance Academy Del Mar is described as the premier studio that nurtures dancers with passion, precision, and artistry, and as more than just a dance studio, but a home away from home where dancers grow in confidence and families feel part of a community.
The Dance Academy Del Mar is proud to be the only studio in San Diego offering the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance curriculum and the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance program, and students can earn internationally recognized credentials through RAD Exams. TDA is described as the dance studio that families across Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and greater San Diego trust for exceptional dance education. Parent testimonials highlight professional, kind, and talented teachers, an immaculate and welcoming studio, passionate and experienced instructors who challenge and motivate each child in a positive way, and an environment that feels like a home away from home.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes begin August 10th
The Dance Academy Del Mar is led by founder Francine Garton and a faculty described as world-class instructors with years of professional experience and a stated commitment to nurturing the potential of every student. The studio’s mission is to inspire dancers of all levels, nurture each child's unique gift, encourage them to reach their full potential, and make a positive difference in the life of every child who walks through its doors. The Dance Academy Del Mar is described as the premier studio that nurtures dancers with passion, precision, and artistry, and as more than just a dance studio, but a home away from home where dancers grow in confidence and families feel part of a community.
The Dance Academy Del Mar is proud to be the only studio in San Diego offering the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance curriculum and the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance program, and students can earn internationally recognized credentials through RAD Exams. TDA is described as the dance studio that families across Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and greater San Diego trust for exceptional dance education. Parent testimonials highlight professional, kind, and talented teachers, an immaculate and welcoming studio, passionate and experienced instructors who challenge and motivate each child in a positive way, and an environment that feels like a home away from home.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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