CALIFORNIA DANCE INSTITUTE

California Dance Institute (CDI) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit that brings sequential, curriculum‑based dance and music education into public schools and after‑school programs. Founded in 2001 and operating as an associate of the National Dance Institute, CDI uses a rigorous teaching methodology with professional teaching artists and live musical accompaniment to teach rhythm, movement, teamwork, and executive‑function skills.

CDI is an active, donor‑facing organization with an established web presence and public filings; the organization’s listed nonprofit tax ID (EIN 26-3464981) matches the EIN used on its official site and nonprofit databases. In the last three years CDI has returned to live performances and staged annual “Event of the Year” productions (2022–2025), operated Dance‑A‑Thon fundraising events, and published a 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report documenting program activity and outcomes.

CDI primarily serves students in underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods (a large share on free or reduced lunch and many with limited English proficiency). Classes are taught by multi‑member teams (lead teacher, assistant teacher, and accompanist) and emphasize culturally relevant pedagogy, inclusivity, and partnerships with local arts organizations to expand access to further training.