Dance academy in Santa Cruz (home of Santa Cruz City Ballet) running Storybook Summer Dance Camps for ages 4-5 and 6-9, combining dance, movement games, arts and crafts and story time, Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (about $425/week). Early drop-off/late pickup and after-party add-ons are available. Camps culminate in kids sharing their own story with family.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storybook Camp — For Good: Magic, Wizards, & Witches9:00am – 12:00pm | Jun 8 – Jun 12, 2026 | 4–9 | $425/wk | Past season |
| Ballet Intensive: Ages 7-101:00pm – 5:30pm | Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 | 7–10 | $425 | Past season |
| Storybook Camp — Ballerina Pirate: Pirates, Princesses, & Pop Stars9:00am – 12:00pm | Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 | 4–9 | $425/wk | Past season |
PAST_SEASON — 2026 session has ended
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact International Academy of Dance directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Amber BaumbachBest dance studio in Santa Cruz. My daughter has gained so many skills in her first year at IAD. The productions are amazing! We love IAD!
★★★★★Stormy FalconeMy daughter has been at International Academy of Dance for over 10 years now! This place is amazing and has really grown over the years. My daughter started there when she was 3 1/2 years old, and just started en pointe last year and is now 14 years old. We completely trust the teachers there to correctly teach new techniques while at the same time preventing injury. Especially when deciding when students should go en pointe. The staff is also very professional and organized and I have always felt completely confident with my daughter being back stage during performances, especially when she was little. You can try a trial class or classes for a week for a low price to see if it's a good fit. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
★★★★★JackieI had the pleasure of attending IAD's performance of Oz. What a great show. The choreography and music were so well put together. The costumes and set design coupled with a new twist on the story, I would have to say made this my favorite rendition. Thank you all for such an awesome show right here in Santa Cruz.
★★★★★Carol PalumboI have experienced the professionalism at IAD first hand. I have taken class with Melissa Palumbo and she runs her class full of fun, first and foremost. She challenges her students with new choreography that wants you coming back to perform at your greatest potential!! Lana, the Manager, is great and super helpful too! The Nutcracker and Annual Production are a wonderful culmination of the hardwork and camaraderie that goes along with dancing at IAD! I recommend!
★★★★★Jenny Hanselwe have had such a wonderful experience with the ballet classes and productions at IAD. My six-year-old absolutely loves it. The teachers are amazing, patient, and very well-versed at what they do. The staff is incredibly accommodating, and it is a very positive and supportive learning environment. I highly recommend them for anyone at any level of dance!