Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Studio in El Cerrito, CA
Founded in 1966 by Katie Maltsberger, our studio has dedicated over five decades to cultivating dance excellence. We offer comprehensive training in jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics, and ballet for students aged 4 through adulthood, with class levels ranging from beginner to professional. Our qualified instructors emphasize technical proficiency while fostering teamwork and self-confidence through performance opportunities.Advanced dancers access specialized workshops, competitions, and professional show placements. Alumni from our El Cerrito campus have performed globally on Broadway, cruise ships, and with renowned dance companies. Our facility maintains health-conscious protocols while providing dance apparel sales and flexible scheduling across seven days weekly.
Services
Jazz
Tap
Hip-Hop
Acrobatics
Ballet
Lyrical
Modern
Pilates
Tumbling
Dance Company
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of dance instruction experience in El Cerrito
- Our qualified instructors teach technique across 5 major dance styles
- Students gain performance experience through annual shows and events
- Alumni have secured professional roles with global dance companies
- We provide specialized workshops with industry professionals
Associations and certifications
- Dance Masters of America
Services
Jazz
Our jazz classes develop rhythm, coordination, and performance skills through contemporary and traditional techniques. Students learn choreography from Broadway, music videos, and competition routines. Classes prepare dancers for professional opportunities and advanced training.
Ballet
Ballet instruction focuses on proper technique, posture, and grace through progressive levels from beginner to pointe work. Classes emphasize foundational skills while preparing students for professional performance and advanced training opportunities.
Hip-Hop
Hip-hop classes teach urban dance styles with emphasis on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle expression. Students learn current trends and competition-ready choreography while developing performance confidence in a dynamic environment.
Acrobatics
Acrobatic training combines dance and tumbling skills to enhance flexibility, strength, and spatial awareness. Classes focus on safe progressions for flips, balances, and floor skills that complement all dance styles.
Dance Company
Our competitive dance company offers advanced training in multiple genres with performance opportunities at regional and national events. Members receive specialized coaching in choreography, technique, and stage presentation.
People
Katie Maltsberger
Founder & Director
Katie established the studio in 1966 after beginning her dance career at age 3. With professional performance experience since 14, she holds a Kinesiology degree specializing in dance from CSU Hayward and remains actively involved in choreography and instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, acrobatics, lyrical, modern, and pilates for ages 4 through adult.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! All students participate in annual shows, with advanced dancers accessing professional performances and competitions.
What are your class levels?
Classes range from beginner (marked with asterisks) through professional levels with instructor placement guidance.
Do you offer private lessons?
Private instruction is available by arrangement with our qualified instructors for personalized training.
How do I register for classes?
Complete our online registration form after reviewing the class schedule and requirements available on our website.
