In 2015, California Dance Institute joined forces with New Roads School to produce a three week Performing Arts Summer Camp. The program focused on the fundamentals of dance, drama, storytelling and collaboration. A culminating performance took place in the Moss Theater, enjoyed by family, friends and community.

CDI in Greece, 2014!
CDI took it’s programming to the cradle of civilization!A dozen children in the village of Lefkes on the island of Paros in Greece participated in a 10-day workshop with Artistic Director Carole Valleskey in collaboration with the Paros Jazz Academy, an international jazz summer workshop held annually on the Greek island of Paros.

Children had class two hours a day, culminating in a performance in the charming outdoor Lefkes Amphitheater accompanied by musicians from the jazz academy. The performance demonstrated the energetic, child-friendly style of dance and teaching of the California Dance Institute. The children performed to jazz favorites Thelonius Monk’s “Well, You Needn’t” and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” which led beautifully into a favorite Paros island tune for their final piece, illustrating the cross-cultural hopes of the founder and director of CDI, Ms. Valleskey. “The children here in Lefkes are like the town, charming and full of life. I so enjoyed working with them.”CDI and the town of Lefkes are hoping for this to be an annual event, ultimately bringing children from around the world to engage in this cross-cultural exchange.

Hope You Enjoyed CDI’s Event of the Year 2014
Featuring 250 children from Los Angeles Area Public Schools!
Last year’s show was an exploration of outer space through live music and dance!