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Kathy Mata Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 6 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 415-756-0591
- Website & schedule kathymataballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–6 pm |
The programs they offer
“This is not a ballet class for absolute beginners, but if you are looking for one which welcomes teen and adult students of all ages and abilities, then try Kathy Mata's.”
“She helped my friend and I (who had little to no ballet experience) go on pointe shoes within a year.”
How they train
What families & students say
“This is not a ballet class for absolute beginners, but if you are looking for one which welcomes teen and adult students of all ages and abilities, then try Kathy Mata's.”
From the reviews
This is not a ballet class for absolute beginners, but if you are looking for one which welcomes teen and adult students of all ages and abilities, then try Kathy Mata's. And don't be afraid: while Kathy is serious about dance and technique, she is also caring, careful, compassionate...and often funny.
I take class with Kathy via zoom and absolutely love the class and her teaching. Although it is a beginner level, she throws some things in there that are challenging and I can definitely see progress in my dancing.
Love her classes!!! Literally the most caring and dedicated ballet teacher ever. She helped my friend and I (who had little to no ballet experience) go on pointe shoes within a year. Classes are offered at Alonzo Lines Dance Studio on 7th St and Market St.
Love her class. Love her teaching. Appreciate that she is a classical ballet teacher. True ballet. Great for dance and work out
Adult ballet at Kathy Mata Ballet
Kathy Mata 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 Kathy Mata 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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