California Dance Company is a dance studio in Redding, California, led by CEO Sonya Kennedy. The studio emphasizes strong technique, performance quality, and versatility across multiple dance genres. At the 2015 Spotlight Competition in Sacramento, CDC received the Distinguished Studio Award for impeccable technique, outstanding performance, and diversity in dance styles. Under Sonya Kennedy’s direction, dancers have also represented the United States at the World Dance Championships in Germany four times, including a 2011 Junior Solo gold medalist. The company presents dance instruction as both artistic training and personal development, with a focus on mentorship, life lessons, and creating lasting experiences for students.