The CYC dance program features a variety of dance classes for youth. Ballet is the foundation of the CYC program, and thus the majority of classes reflect opportunities with ballet training. Other forms of dance are available in the program as well; however these classes also teach selected standard ballet techniques as part of their curriculum.

Currently, the CYC offers dance classes for preschool age through teenage students. Ballet classes are available from creative movement to more advanced ballet training — advanced pointe technique. The training includes a blend of Vaganova, Chechetti, and Royal Academy of Dance backgrounds. Jazz, Hip Hop, and Dance Conditioning classes are also available.

A cornerstone to dance is performance, and the CYC dance program has two major productions each year. There is an annual Spring Showcase which features technique demonstrations and excerpts from a chosen classical ballet and an annual production of The Nutcracker performed in December. All students are encouraged to perform and take part in the creative process of presentation. Annual summer dance camps are also offered for all ages, exposing students to more forms of dance such as Flamenco and Spanish dance, and musical theatre. The CYC Dance Program also offers a Comprehensive Track for older dance students (ages 8 and up) who show exceptional discipline, dedication and desire in pursuing dance into middle and high school and college. The Comprehensive Track sets down a rigorous set of requirements for its students to insure that they will be well-prepared and trained for whatever lies ahead in their dance life.

The CYC Dance program was rejuvenated and set in its current growing pathway in late 2005 when former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Margaret Kenrick joined the staff. Kenrick also teaches at various other dance studios in the Bay Area. Kenrick brought Katrena Cohea on board in early 2006 to expand and offer more creative movement, pre-ballet and advanced ballet classes. Currently Cohea is the Head Dance Instructor and teaches the majority of classes offered. Laila Shad is the resident jazz and hip-hop teacher. Our teachers have numerous years of classical ballet training as well as extensive training in jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical dance. All our teachers also currently continue their dance education at local dance studios.

The CYC offers recreational dance classes five days a week. The classes consist of:

Pre- Ballet I & II, Ballet I, II & III, Beginning Jazz, Pre-Teen Jazz, Hip-Hop, Boys Dance, Parent and Me Dance, Creative Movement and Conditioning. During performance times throughout the year we offer rehearsal class which provides time for the dance instructors to work with the dancers on either The Nutcracker or The Spring Showcase performance.