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Bay Area Dance School
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Los Altos, 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Phone +1 650-472-2214
- Website & schedule bayareadances.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My daughter attended their summer camps before her junior and senior years in high school, then attended their Contemporary and Ballet classes her senior year in high school.”
“My daughter attended their summer camps before her junior and senior years in high school, then attended their Contemporary and Ballet classes her senior year in high school.”
“A special thank you to Miss Renee, her private lesson instructor, who was wonderful at helping our daughter build confidence and get up to speed as quickly as possible.”
What families & students say
“A special thank you to Miss Renee, her private lesson instructor, who was wonderful at helping our daughter build confidence and get up to speed as quickly as possible.”
“Her technique and overall skills improved leaps and bounds (literally)!”
“We were a little nervous about switching studios, especially since our teenage daughter was still a beginner.”
“A special thank you to Miss Renee, her private lesson instructor, who was wonderful at helping our daughter build confidence and get up to speed as quickly as possible.”
“A special thank you to Miss Renee, her private lesson instructor, who was wonderful at helping our daughter build confidence and get up to speed as quickly as possible.”
From the reviews
We've had our kids at this dance studio for the last few years after trying most of the top dance schools up and down the peninsula. This is the best dance school in the bay area -- hands down! You won't be able to find a more nurturing environment for young dancers or a more caring team for the older dancers.
My daughter attended their summer camps before her junior and senior years in high school, then attended their Contemporary and Ballet classes her senior year in high school. Her technique and overall skills improved leaps and bounds (literally)!
My daughter started here when she was 3.5 and is still dancing here now on the Acuity Team. She has been competing in dance competitions and winning awards. All the instructors are very professional and great. They also bring in guest instructors to help broaden their experience and knowledge.
Leyla is an incredibly thoughtful teacher - who not only provides a great experience for the students - but also is acutely aware of each of her dancers and their needs and personalities. Highly recommend to all parents who are looking for a great dance class.
Your first ballet class at Bay Area Dance School
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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