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Contessi Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Penngrove, 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 2–5 — 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 707-242-3478
- Website & schedule contessiballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They also offer adult pointe, pas de deux (in the company), and allow adults to perform in their twice yearly shows, which is a huge plus!”
“Classes for beginners, serious pre-professional dancers, and everyone in-between.”
“) Great selection of adult ballet classes, both in the mornings and in the evenings.”
“Ballet for little girls and boys (3+), children of all ages, teens, and adults.”
How they train
What families & students say
“They also offer adult pointe, pas de deux (in the company), and allow adults to perform in their twice yearly shows, which is a huge plus!”
“Classes for beginners, serious pre-professional dancers, and everyone in-between.”
From the reviews
(I am only reviewing Contessi's Adult Division classes, not their Youth Division...) Great selection of adult ballet classes, both in the mornings and in the evenings. Classes range from beginner, intermediate, to an advanced company class.
NBPAC (aka Contessi Ballet) is a gem. Ballet for little girls and boys (3+), children of all ages, teens, and adults. Classes for beginners, serious pre-professional dancers, and everyone in-between. Small studio with lots of personalized attention. Warm and fun but with serious teaching of technique and form.
Adult ballet at Contessi Ballet
Contessi Ballet 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 Contessi 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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