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New Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Jose, 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Phone +1 408-352-5616
- Website & schedule newballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Their productions of ballet are great opportunities for children to get acquainted with the art form.”
“If you compare to many other schools, make sure the others don’t start on pointe too early.”
“I have been attending the New Ballet School for their summer intensive for 3 years now.”
How they train
“I am proud to say that I have grown so much with my technique thanks to the professional ABT certified faculty.”
What families & students say
“I am proud to say that I have grown so much with my technique thanks to the professional ABT certified faculty.”
“From my experience, it’s such a welcoming and safe place to send your aspiring ballerinas!”
“Focus is on child health and development, very Professional faculty, live piano music, great performances, exposure to professional dancers”
“San Jose is lucky to have such a great professional company in town.”
“Focus is on child health and development, very Professional faculty, live piano music, great performances, exposure to professional dancers”
From the reviews
Amazing both my daughter's had great experiences during summer intensive 2019 wonderful Instructors, great classes, and their technique improved so much would highly recommend for outstanding ballet classes for all levels of experience
my daughter has been going there 5 years and she loves is it. Focus is on child health and development, very Professional faculty, live piano music, great performances, exposure to professional dancers
New Ballet is a fantastic ballet school and company. We love that they actively promote inclusivity and positive image. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Their productions of ballet are great opportunities for children to get acquainted with the art form. We are very glad to be part of the New Ballet family.
Professional, organized, two big shows for dancers to showcase their skills, one in the winter and one in the spring. My daughter has been dancing for 11 months and we are very pleased with the instruction that she received from a variety of teachers It is conveniently located close to public transportation and many…
Your first ballet class at New 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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