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Alonzo King LINES Ballet
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 415-863-3040
- Website & schedule linesballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–6 pm |
The programs they offer
“Absolutely great adult dance studio for all types of dance - ballet, Jazz, modern, hip hop, etc.”
“The 3-week pre-professional program was absolutely incredible.”
What families & students say
“This was my first time working with LINES and I feel that I have an abundance of new skills, techniques, and artistic ideas.”
“This was my first time working with LINES and I feel that I have an abundance of new skills, techniques, and artistic ideas.”
“The staff are super friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and you’ll feel at ease trying new kinds of dance.”
“At the end of the program, we had a performance of the choreography we were working on throughout the program.”
“In addition to the professional ballet company, they offer exemplary community classes.”
“Kathy Mata is the best adult ballet teacher I could possibly ask for!”
From the reviews
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.
A truly delightful San Francisco institution, located right in the heart of the city. In addition to the professional ballet company, they offer exemplary community classes. In our family, we've signed up for yoga and dance classes, and really enjoyed the instructors.
This is a great place to take some open classes and they have a very lovely staff. I often do the advanced ballet classes and they certainly don't disappoint. Only downside is that it's very close to tenderloin so try not to come here at night.
The 3-week pre-professional program was absolutely incredible. This was my first time working with LINES and I feel that I have an abundance of new skills, techniques, and artistic ideas.
Adult ballet at Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Alonzo King LINES Ballet runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Alonzo King LINES Ballet
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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