ACCOLADES and TESTIMONIALS
“California Dance Academy is a wonderful studio! If you were looking for a place for your child to experience the art of dance, and progress toward their highest potential, look no further than CDA. The instructors are experienced professionals that work to make the dance experience for each child a positive one. Robbin and Jennifer Shahani care about the students under their care and truly strive to create a family environment—lots of hard work mixed with laughter, fun, and a low tolerance level for discord among their students. Whether your child is interested in dance as a profession, or for pure enjoyment, CDA has something for everyone.”
— Terri R.
“We can't express how happy we are at the dance studio in particular with the dance instructors! The joy and love they give to our dancers is so encouraging. My daughter is 13 years old and trains almost every day! I feel safe knowing the culture of the studio with the staff is professional and worthy of her time. Knowing her dream is to some day dance professionally, she is getting the best technique training for ballet that I can ask for.”
— LP
“We love CDA! Our daughter looks forward to her dance classes every week. Our daughter loves the studio so much. The staff is so friendly, and dedicated, and the kids have so much fun while learning discipline, patience and choreography. Highly recommend!”
— Zhanna G.
“My daughter has been taking ballet at CDA for four years and she loves it. This year she added jazz and lyrical to her weekly schedule. CDA has become her second home and her fellow dancers are like family. As a former dancer, I am very critical about the ballet/dance training she receives. Even if she’s not looking to be a professional ballerina I expect the classes to reflect proper technique and understanding of the art form. CDA definitely teaches at a professional level. We’ve been to a couple dance studios that have been fun but we are so happy to have found a proper professional dance studio at CDA.”
— M.G. Morgan
“The people here are the real deal, good people. No drama. And truly solid classical ballet instruction. They develop strong dancers and train kids up in the area the kid wants to go. Their focus is art and solid instruction. During covid, they were dancing outside and following all covid precautions until case numbers came down and county restrictions allowed indoor classes again. They followed everything to a T and kept dancers safe. No cases were spread within the studio. Whether it is classic ballet or more commercial style dance you are looking for, this is a great school with great people. They are helpful, transparent, kind, and honest people.”
— Niki M.
“My daughter recently joined California Dance Academy and she and I love it! We can not say enough positive things about CDA. The owners are so welcoming and go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. The teachers are some of the best we have come across. They were all professional dancers and are eager to share their expertise and experiences with the students! Their teaching is about the students and their well being. Not about what is good just for the studio.”
— Paula C.
“So, I think I would say, enjoy the process of learning to dance. The process of our profession, and not its final achievement, is the heart and soul of dance.”
— Jacques d'Amboise