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Ramon Moreno School of Ballet
4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Palo Alto, 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone +1 650-304-1909
- Website & schedule ramonmorenoballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I was looking for a school with good ballet technique training and was referred to RMSB by a ballet teacher in my daughter’s former dance studio.”
“Ramon when I was 10 all the way to the end of high school and cannot recommend a better dance teacher / studio!”
“The summer intensive program is a great way to try out the school, without committing the entire school year.”
“The school also has a wonderful boys program dedicated to train male dancers.”
What families & students say
“I was looking for a school with good ballet technique training and was referred to RMSB by a ballet teacher in my daughter’s former dance studio.”
“The environment is extremely inclusive which allows it to accommodate students who want to pursue different goals from the art form of ballet.”
“The performances are always so spectacular- seeing talented dancers in beautiful costumes and lighting really sets you in a constant state of awe.”
From the reviews
My daughter joined Ramon's school 2 years ago after having attended classes at several other ballet schools. The school is a hidden gem as their students have all performed well no matter where they go, both as a dancer and as a human being.
My daughter started studying ballet at age 5. She tried various well-known larger ballet schools throughout the south Bay until we finally settled down at RMSB in 2018 at age 10. The school strikes a wonderful balance in serious ballet training and great social fun that fosters a great bonding among students.
I was looking for a school with good ballet technique training and was referred to RMSB by a ballet teacher in my daughter’s former dance studio. The referring teacher was a great dancer with a ballet company and I thought I had to give RMSB a try.
I have 15+ years of taking ballet classes in Japan, UK and the US, and I can attest that Mr. Ramon is one of the best teachers I met (I used to take his classes when he taught adult classes in the past), and that RMSB is a great school for children who pursue ballet seriously.
Your first ballet class at Ramon Moreno School of 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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