Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in San Jose
Our legacy began in 1978 when Leslie Fields founded Capitol Dance Company with a vision to cultivate artistic excellence and technical mastery. Her daughters Allison Fields and Taylor Fields, who assumed leadership in 2022, continue this tradition with over 30 and 25 years of combined experience in dance education and studio management. Our faculty comprises industry professionals dedicated to fostering growth through diverse dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. We provide structured training programs that balance rigorous technique development with creative expression.Our students benefit from specialized initiatives like Competition Teams, Master Classes with renowned artists, and annual Performance Awards programs. As stewards of this legacy, we maintain affiliations with prestigious organizations like the American Academy of Ballet. Our commitment to nurturing individual artistry while maintaining technical excellence has made us a cornerstone of the San Jose dance community for over four decades.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Competition Team Coaching
Master Classes
Summer Performance Workshop
Contemporary Training
Jazz Dance Courses
Pointe Technique
Flexibility & Technique
Performance Awards Program
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have 46 years of experience developing award-winning dancers and programs
- Our faculty includes industry professionals with performance credits in top productions
- We offer structured technical training alongside creative expression development
- Our competition teams have earned national titles and scholarships
- We provide diverse pathways from recreational classes to professional preparation
Services
Dance Classes
Our structured dance education programs cater to ages 3 and up through 10 distinct disciplines. Certified instructors deliver progressive curriculum emphasizing proper alignment and injury prevention while developing artistry. Students benefit from small class sizes ensuring personalized attention and systematic skill development.
Competition Team
This advanced program challenges dedicated dancers through intensive training and regional/national competitions. Participants receive specialized coaching in choreography, stage presence, and performance technique while building teamwork and discipline through collaborative routines.
Master Classes
Professional guest artists conduct specialized workshops in various styles throughout the year. These sessions provide unique exposure to current industry trends and networking opportunities with working professionals in commercial and concert dance sectors.
Performance Awards
Our formal assessment system evaluates technical proficiency through Royal Academy of Dance-aligned benchmarks. This structured progression allows dancers to earn recognized certifications while receiving detailed feedback on their development from experienced adjudicators.
Summer Performance
Annual large-scale productions feature original choreography performed by our student company. These shows combine technical mastery with narrative storytelling, providing valuable stage experience and creative collaboration opportunities for developing dancers.
People
Allison Fields
Co-Owner
30+ years teaching experience, former elementary educator, developed award-winning competition program, holds B.A. in History from SJSU. Guided over 100 students into prestigious dance programs and companies nationwide.
Taylor Fields
Co-Owner
25+ years dance instruction experience, former Pioneer Dance Team Captain, B.A. in Political Science from SJSU. Expanded studio infrastructure and operations since joining full-time in 2013 while maintaining active teaching schedule.
Melissa Ramos
Performance Awards Director
Trained extensively in Ballet and Jazz since 1985, received RAD Gold Award with Distinction. Directs Performance Awards program while mentoring advanced dancers, holds Bachelor's in Accounting from Santa Clara University.
Chelsea Lauwers
Performance Director
Trained in multiple dance styles since childhood, created Contemporary program at CDC, directs annual Summer Performances. Holds B.A. in Psychology from Hawaii Pacific University, formerly part of Hawaii's Finest dance troupe.
Cassy Sarti
Studio Manager
Teaches Tap and Ballet programs, choreographs for competition teams, handles costume design. Dance major in Jazz from San Jose State University, recently promoted to Studio Manager position.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, and specialized technique classes.
Are drop-in classes available?
Yes, $30 drop-in classes are available September through May for prospective students to experience our programs.
Do you have competition teams?
Yes, our award-winning competition teams offer accelerated training and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers.
What performance opportunities exist?
Dancers participate in annual Summer Performances and Performance Awards programs with professional production standards.
Are master classes open to non-students?
Yes, all dancers aged 3+ may attend our industry master classes featuring professional choreographers.
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