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Lesher Center for the Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 864 Google reviews · Ballet school in Walnut Creek, California
Arts center with three separate theaters for theater, ballet, comedy & literary events.
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 925-943-7469
- Website & schedule lesherartscenter.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Please bring age appropriate children because they will be scared of the loud special effects.”
“Limited wheelchair seating if you can not transfer, the accessible seats are only if you can transfer out of your wheelchair.”
What families & students say
“Absolutely beautiful, creative and one of a kind creations.”
“Saw local talent dance recital tonight, featuring my 4yo granddaughter in her first show!”
“The price of $10 per person was well worth the price of admission.”
From the reviews
The price of $10 per person was well worth the price of admission. Parking in the garage attached to Lesher Center of the Arts was free the first hour. Went specially to see the collection of art made to commemorate the 350 year old oak tree that came down during the 2019 storm.
Wonderful smaller concert venu. Professional staff. The sound system and lighting was spot on. The screens behind the band were large and visibly shown as the artists performed. I will return.
Really fine venue for any occasion. Saw local talent dance recital tonight, featuring my 4yo granddaughter in her first show!
Great place to see the performing arts. Everyone put on a great performance tonight. On a side note: Please remember this is not a "Movie" theater. Please bring age appropriate children because they will be scared of the loud special effects. Lastly please just follow the rules and put your phones away.
Your first ballet class at Lesher Center for the Arts
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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