History

Since June 1, 2000, AID has helped over a thousand children ranging 2 to 17 years of age surpass daily negative obstacles by making available an enriching afterschool program, International Arts and Education, that will improve their social environment. It is the only dance school of its kind in Orange County that provides education of the world through dance.
Unlike other similar dance programs, the Academy of International Dance works with very young children - even under the age of 5. These young children are nurtured as they develop with socialization skills and discipline.

About

The Academy of International Dance provides its students the International Arts and Education Program (IAEP). The IAEP benefits the most underserved communities in Santa Ana. It places a priority on educating at-risk and disadvantage children and youth, ages 2 to 17 years old, through instruction in the performing arts. In addition to providing the children a multi-cultural experience in dance, the program gives students the opportunity of early childhood education, scholarship assistance, dance curriculums that places them through examination and certification by highly recognized institutes, performance opportunities, artistic field trips, tutoring in literacy, math and science, computer lab access, and introduction to a foreign language. The program also provides nutritional/health classes and referral resources for parents.