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Sol Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pinole, California

Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens

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
  • 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 +1 510-301-0501
  • Website & schedule soldanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Sol Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Adult Beginner Ballet

“Adult beginner tap dancer here.”

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🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My son has been taking the ballet/tap class for 3 & 4 yr olds here for several months and loves it!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

Adult beginner tap dancer here. Such a fun class and Sharon is the best teacher! Never thought I’d be tapping to Spice Girls, but here we are! Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Charlotte, May 2023

My son has been taking the ballet/tap class for 3 & 4 yr olds here for several months and loves it! Ms Sharon always comes prepared with lots of games to keep the kids' attention. She is so great with kids, highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Jasmine, Apr 2023

Thank you Sharon for helping our daughter with her talent show performance! You were so wonderful with her and supportive in the perfect way. We love your classes too and can’t wait for the summer camps.

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2023

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Adult ballet at Sol Dance Academy

Sol Dance Academy 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.

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Your first ballet class at Sol Dance Academy

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Sol Dance Academy

1558 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole, CA94564

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