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Dance Expressions

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Ballet school in Menlo Park, California

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Phone (650) 450-3209
  • Website & schedule danceexpressions5678.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My daughter has danced with them for years!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

The best dance school in the Bay Area by seasoned professionals🌟. My daughter has danced with them for years!! As a teacher myself in education, I can see positive methods used daily. My daughter comes happy to class and leaves happy!! The best dance school ( hidden gem) to Menlo Park.

★★★★★ — Anna, May 2023

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Your first ballet class at Dance Expressions

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 Dance Expressions

701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, CA94025

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