San Diego
Classical Ballet & Contemporary Dance Competition March 4-8, 2026
Free Audience Admission
Audience members are always welcome — free of charge — at all California Dance Classics events.
We love seeing our dancers perform for a full audience, so feel free to bring friends, family, and anyone who would enjoy supporting the performers!
Event Location
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
6611 University Ave,
San Diego, CA 92115
Prestigious performance space.
Spacious dressing rooms.
Free parking on the Kroc Center grounds.
Time Efficient Scheduling Format
At California Dance Classics, we value your time and strive to make your competition experience
seamless and efficient.
Most solo age groups are scheduled to be completed in just one day!
Your day begins with an inspiring onstage Masterclass, designed to warm up and engage dancers. Following this, we dive straight into the competition, showcasing
Classical Repertoire, National Character, Neo-Classical, and Contemporary categories.
In some cases, to ensure every dancer has the best possible experience, solo age groups may extend over two days. This allows us to maintain the highest standards for scheduling and adjudication,
giving each performer the time and attention they deserve.
Our time-efficient format ensures that every dancer gets a full and enriching experience while
minimizing disruptions to your schedule.
Merchandise
Our official California Dance Classics merchandise not only looks great, but also helps support aspiring young artists. Proceeds of sales go directly to the Dance Arts Foundation scholarship fund.
