Kids in Stockton can start dance at age 3, and the lowest-cost classes are the City of Stockton's ballet sessions, most of them $14 for four weeks. Studios like Dance Connection charge by the month for year-round jazz, tap and lyrical. Here is every dance class we list in Stockton, linked to its live listing.
City of Stockton classes
- Ballet Youth for ages 3 to 14, Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Arnold Rue Community Center. Pre Ballet (ages 3 to 5) is $37.50, and most other 4-week sessions are $14.
- Ballet Teen and Adult for ages 11 and up, Mondays 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Oak Park Senior Center, with levels from beginning to advanced. Most sessions are $21, and a December character dance session is $56.
- Hip Hop Dance for ages 6 to 12, Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Arnold Rue, $37.50 for the December session.
- Majorette Dance Class for ages 6 and up, Mondays 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Van Buskirk Community Center, $135 per monthly session.
Studios
- Dance Connection charges $70 a month for one class a week, with pricing that changes by number of classes. It offers Toddler's Creative Dance for ages 3 to 4, Tap and Jazz / Modern from age 4 through adult (intermediate levels add street jazz and contemporary), and Lyrical, which blends ballet, jazz and contemporary.
- Elevate Dance Company runs a Conservatory program for intensive technique training and an audition-only Competition Team.
- GymStars Dance Programs: year-round classes at Stockton GymStars Gymnastics, Mondays through Saturdays, $67 to $197 a month, with an annual recital.
- Tiny Tappers Dance: preschool dance for ages 3 to 5, Mondays at 4:30 pm at Stockton Jiujitsu Academy, $75 a month with a six-month commitment.
Stage and musical theater
Stockton Civic Theatre's summer Junior Stage camp combines acting, singing and dancing in a full production of Willy Wonka Jr. Check with Stockton Civic Theatre for times and pricing.
How to pick
- Just trying it out? A city 4-week session is the lowest-cost way to see if dance sticks.
- Ready for year-round? Studio classes run monthly and build level by level.
- Serious dancer? Elevate's conservatory and competition team are the step up. The team requires an audition.
More options are on the Stockton dance page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can kids start dance in Stockton?
Age 3. The city's Pre Ballet (ages 3 to 5), Dance Connection's Toddler's Creative Dance (3 to 4) and Tiny Tappers (3 to 5) all start at 3.
What are the cheapest dance classes in Stockton?
City of Stockton ballet: most 4-week sessions are $14 for kids and $21 for teens and adults. Hip hop for ages 6 to 12 is $37.50 per session.
Where can kids take hip hop in Stockton?
City of Stockton Parks & Recreation runs Hip Hop Dance for ages 6 to 12 on Thursdays at the Arnold Rue Community Center. Dance Connection's intermediate and advanced jazz levels include street jazz.
Are there competitive dance teams in Stockton?
Elevate Dance Company has an audition-based competition team and a conservatory program for advanced training.