Business Details
14 Years
experience
Premier Dance Training in Roseville, CA
At Northern California Dance Conservatory (NCDC), we celebrate dance as an art form and believe every individual should experience its transformative benefits. Our esteemed faculty, with over 100 years of combined experience, provides rigorous technical training balanced with a nurturing environment that fosters discipline, creativity, and confidence. Since our founding, we have dedicated ourselves to cultivating dancers from early development to professional aspirations, with alumni excelling globally as performers, choreographers, and educators.Our 9,500-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art studios, a black box theater, and professional sprung floors to support safe, high-quality training. We emphasize individualized mentorship, ensuring each student receives personalized attention to reach their full potential while building lifelong relationships within our dance community. Our summer intensives and performance opportunities further enhance training, preparing students for careers in dance while maintaining a commitment to technical excellence and artistic growth.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Classes
Contemporary Classes
Hip-Hop Classes
Summer Dance Camps
Pre-Professional Training
Adult Dance Classes
Black Box Theater Rentals
Faculty Masterclasses
Audition Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer audition-only pre-professional training with internationally acclaimed faculty.
- Our alumni perform professionally with companies like Alvin Ailey and San Francisco Ballet.
- 9,500 sq ft facility includes sprung floors, black box theater, and five studios.
- Summer intensives feature guest artists from global dance institutions.
- Personalized mentorship balances technical rigor with artistic creativity.
What people say
Excellent training
Nurturing atmosphere
Professional faculty
Amazing growth
Lifelong relationships
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical mastery from foundational to advanced levels, including pointe work and variations. Students train in traditional techniques while building strength, alignment, and artistry. The curriculum prepares dancers for professional careers through structured progressions and performance opportunities.
Summer Intensives
Three-tiered summer programs offer rigorous training for ages 7-18, featuring daily ballet and contemporary classes supplemented by masterclasses in partnering, improvisation, and dance theory. Guest faculty from renowned companies provide industry insights and networking opportunities for aspiring professionals.
Contemporary Classes
Contemporary courses blend ballet and modern techniques, emphasizing fluidity, emotional expression, and innovative movement. Students explore choreography through improvisation exercises and learn repertory from established contemporary works to develop versatility and artistic voice.
Pre-Professional Division
Audition-only program for serious dancers includes 15+ weekly hours of technical training, performance workshops, and career guidance. The curriculum mirrors professional company standards while maintaining focus on injury prevention and holistic dancer development through Pilates and conditioning classes.
Black Box Theater
Our 9,500 sq ft facility houses Northern California's first dance-specific black box theater, offering flexible staging configurations for student performances and community rentals. The intimate setting enhances audience engagement while providing professional production experience for student artists.
People
Jen Bradford
Founder/Executive Director
Jen Bradford trained at Steps on Broadway and worked with innovative NYC choreographers before establishing NCDC. She brings industry expertise and artistic vision to the conservatory's programming.
Michael Levine
Managing Director/Ballet Director
Former Joffrey Ballet and San Francisco Ballet dancer with 24 years of professional experience, Michael oversees ballet curriculum and faculty development at NCDC.
Peggy Dolkas
Ballet Faculty
Auburn, CA native Peggy Dolkas studied under Royal Ballet instructors and brings classical expertise to NCDC's foundational ballet training programs for young dancers.
Jessica Lawrence
Ballet Faculty
NYU graduate Jessica Lawrence holds advanced degrees in dance education and specializes in developing age-appropriate ballet curricula that balance technical rigor with student well-being.
Questions
What age groups do NCDC classes serve?
We offer programs for children as young as 2, youth up to 18, and adult dance classes for all experience levels.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Our annual Spring Showcase and BackStage student presentations provide multiple performance platforms, with additional opportunities through our black box theater rentals.
Does NCDC offer summer dance programs?
Our Summer Intensive programs run July-August, featuring three tiers for different experience levels with world-class guest instructors from international dance companies.
How does NCDC prepare dancers for professional careers?
Our pre-professional division combines technical training with career development workshops, alumni mentorship, and connections to industry professionals through masterclasses and guest faculty.
What makes NCDC's training unique?
We balance classical technique with artistic creativity in a supportive environment, emphasizing individual growth through personalized mentorship while maintaining professional industry standards.
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