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4S Dance Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Diego, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 858-385-1999
- Website & schedule 4sdanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2:30 am–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We have 2 children who have been attending for a few years now and absolutely love the quality and care the instructors put into classes and into the performances.”
What families & students say
“My daughters have loved jazz/lyrical, ballet, tap, hip hop, musical theater and Nutcracker.”
“We have tried several dance studios in the area and not one has been as welcoming or kind as 4S.”
“We have 2 children who have been attending for a few years now and absolutely love the quality and care the instructors put into classes and into the performances.”
From the reviews
We have tried several dance studios in the area and not one has been as welcoming or kind as 4S. The teachers are experienced, fun, and ensure that our kids are always safe. In the last year, my daughter has grown exponentially as a dancer and gained such confidence in herself.
Been going to 4S Dance for 7 years. My daughters have loved jazz/lyrical, ballet, tap, hip hop, musical theater and Nutcracker. The owners are passionate about what they do, the dance instructors are the best and my girls love it.
I just can't say enough good things about 4s Dance Academy. We have tried several in the area but this place is just the best! Great instructors, the owners are so kind, and it is so well run. So happy we found it as a place to call our dance home.
We have 2 children who have been attending for a few years now and absolutely love the quality and care the instructors put into classes and into the performances. They do great work!
Adult ballet at 4S Dance Academy
4S Dance Academy runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at 4S Dance Academy
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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