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Fomkin Ballet Academy
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 650-602-7856
- Website & schedule fomkinballetacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has had the privilege of training with his class this year and she has improved beyond all expectations.”
How they train
From the reviews
Fomkin Ballet Academy is the school to learn ballet. Mr. Aleksei Fomkin is incredibly knowledgeable. He teaches every dancer in the room as an individual with tailored corrections. He loves ballet and teaches the children to love it as well. He is fun and engaging in class. Mr.
My 10-year old daughter spent the summer working with Mr. Fomkin while we're visiting family in the EDH area from NYC. Coming from NYC, I can attest to his quality of teaching is on par, if not better than a lot of the training she had in NYC. We're so happy to have found Mr. Fomkin.
Professor Aleksei Fomkin is the best ballet master. He is patient and understanding with his students. My daughter has had the privilege of training with his class this year and she has improved beyond all expectations. There is truly no comparison.
Adult ballet at Fomkin Ballet Academy
Fomkin Ballet Academy 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 Fomkin Ballet Academy
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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