Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, San Francisco has ballet for you. Our directory tracks the schools worth knowing — from toddler and pre-ballet classes to serious pointe and pre-professional training, plus welcoming adult beginner classes. Use the map and rankings below to compare studios, see who offers a free trial, and find the right fit.
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🩰 Free trial class — check their site
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🩰 Free trial class — check their site
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
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The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — ODC Dance Commons, Tutu School West Portal, Ms. Marian's Dance Garden, Moving Arts Academy of Dance, Tutu School San Francisco - Bay Street, San Francisco Youth Ballet. Trials and offers change often, so check each studio's schedule, and see the full list on our free trial page.
Enrolling a young dancer? These schools offer children's classes: San Francisco Ballet, ODC Dance Commons, Tutu School West Portal, Smuin Contemporary Ballet | Smuin Center for Dance, Academy of Ballet, Terpsichora Ballet School (TBS). New to it all? Read what age to start ballet, then browse every kids' ballet studio in the directory.
It is never too late to start. These studios run adult classes: San Francisco Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Academy of Ballet, Terpsichora Ballet School (TBS), Ms. Marian's Dance Garden, Moving Arts Academy of Dance. Nervous about a first class? Our adult beginners guide walks you through it, or see all adult ballet options.
Ballet is not one class. Studios here offer Adult Ballet, Adult Beginner Ballet, Kids Ballet, Toddler & Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Professional, Private Lessons, Summer Intensives. Not sure which class fits? Our types of ballet classes guide sorts them by age and level, and you can compare the training methods each school teaches.
Great experience. We had 2 seats on Grand tier ($150 each). Show started at 7pm, we arrived at the Performing Arts Garage(across the street from Ballet) @ 4:40pm grab event parking for $20. Doors at Ballet opened at 5pm. Had dinner at the Prelude @ the opera house.
The dance classes here are phenomenal. take a class with Tika Morgan - she is a tough teacher but you will learn so much about dance, culture roots and life wisdom.
I've always wanted to learn ballet and came across Alonzo King LINES Ballet after watching a documentary. This school is one of the first places in SF to offer classes teaching adults ballet techniques. I'm a complete beginner with no ballet training/background whatsoever and there's a class for me. So far, I love it.
