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Best Foot Forward Dance Studio

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Escondido, California

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 760-334-4446
  • Website & schedule bffdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9–11 am, 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday 4–7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Best Foot Forward Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“I can't tell you enough how awesome this studio is both for me (as a mother) and my daughter (as a student)!”

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🩰 Pointe

“One of my daughters started the pre-pointe program this year and she really loves it.”

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👣 Pre-Pointe

“One of my daughters started the pre-pointe program this year and she really loves it.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“The studio is well run and both the competition team and the annual recital are very organized.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The studio is well run and both the competition team and the annual recital are very organized.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been going here for over a year. She started at their old location off East Valley Pkwy and is now at the Center City Pkwy location. The staff and instructors are wonderful. There are a ton of different classes offered throughout the day for all ages and levels.

★★★★★ — Mel, Mar 2017

My family is in our 8th year at Best Foot Forward and our 6th year on the competition team. When our family moved back into the area I called several local dance studios and BFF was the only one to return my call which automatically earned my business. Since then we have absolutely grown to love this studio.

★★★★★ — Yvonne, Oct 2015

My daughter has been dancing at BFF for over five years. She started dance when she was two in city recreation programs but by the time she was five, we knew we needed a "real" dance studio experience. BFF offeres a wide variety of classes so it was fun for my daughter to try different styles when she first started.

★★★★★ — Erin, Oct 2015

I can't tell you enough how awesome this studio is both for me (as a mother) and my daughter (as a student)! I would recommend it to anyone in the area---no matter what your age or skill level. They are very hands on and their personalized attention goes a long way.

★★★★★ — Erica, Nov 2015

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Your first ballet class at Best Foot Forward Dance Studio

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Best Foot Forward Dance Studio

426 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA92025

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