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Moving Arts Academy of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, 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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 415-307-7800
- Website & schedule movingartsacademyofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–10 pm |
The programs they offer
“In-person instruction is a godsend and a must and it's been a joy to see how beneficial formal dance instruction has been for my kids over the years.”
What families & students say
“We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood.”
“We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood.”
From the reviews
My oldest child has been attending Moving Arts when it first started and we have continued ever since. They offer superb programs for every level including camps.
Both of my daughters take class at moving arts. My 8 year old is in ballet 2 and in her third year there. My 5 year old is in primary and her second year there. We love the school - small class sizes, great professional instructors, 2 fun shows per year that let them perform, and it is in our neighborhood.
I highly recommend Alyce’s studio and its offerings. Alyce and her staff teachers offer a high quality, curriculum-based, disciplined yet fun and inspiring ballet training (and end of year show) to my daughter who has been attending since Alyce founded the school some years ago.
My daughter is in her second semester of ballet at moving arts studio and absolutely loves it! The quality of the ballet education is great and Alyce is very welcoming and inclusive of families different needs.
Adult ballet at Moving Arts Academy of Dance
Moving Arts Academy of Dance 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 Moving Arts Academy of Dance
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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