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Bay Area Ballet Conservatory
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in South San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 2–4 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 650-745-8239
- Website & schedule bayareabc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–7:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I have tried out several ballet/dance schools with my daughters but this one succeeded them all.”
What families & students say
“My daughter absolutely loves her ballet class.”
“They are very organized, professional and helpful.”
From the reviews
I have tried out several ballet/dance schools with my daughters but this one succeeded them all. One of my younger daughters had a hard time being separated from me during class at one point and Mrs Lindsey went far and beyond with talking to me AND my daughter to make it work so she felt comfortable and confident…
My daughter absolutely loves her ballet class. She looks forward to every class she has. All the instructors are very kind and patient with the little ones. Thanks for being an awesome place for my daughter to learn ballet and make new friends.
Excellent staff with caring teachers. My daughter always looks for to her classes here.
We are having a very nice experience.. They are very organized, professional and helpful.. We wish we knew this place before..
Adult ballet at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory
Bay Area Ballet Conservatory 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 Bay Area Ballet Conservatory
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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