Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, San Jose 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.
4.8 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Dance & fitness studio teaching ballet, ballroom dance, yoga & tai chi to youth as well as adults.
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
4.2 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews
4.2 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
Upbeat complex providing dance classes for kids & adults in many styles, plus private lessons.
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — Tutu School Willow Glen, Purdance, Dance Affair, Ballet San Jose School, New Ballet, San Jose Dance Theatre. 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: Tutu School Willow Glen, Jun Lu Performing Arts, Purdance, Dance Affair, West Valley Dance Company - Bascom, Ballet San Jose School. 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: Purdance, Ballet San Jose School, San Jose Dance Theatre, Baigali and Dancers, Yu Xin Ballet School. 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, Teen 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.
Very good dance studio with two levels. Went to a few Argentine tango events a few weekends ago. The studio was clean and spacious. I wasn't a fan of the check-in process which was rather slow so I would recommend coming early to make sure you can start your class on time.
Absolutely the best experience for our 20 month old! The teacher was so patient and professional! Excellent place for dance in Willow Glen! Thank you!!!!!
My daughter started to dance at Jun Lu Performing Arts when she was 3. She joined the Jun Lu Dance competition team when she was 7. She has competed for 7 consecutive years. Now she is in high school but still enjoys competing with her team year around. There are 9 competition teams now in the studio, aged from 5-17.
