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The Ballet School Performing Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Ballet school in Walnut Creek, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 925-934-2133
- Website & schedule theballetschool.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has loved all her teachers and her little pals, she’s even met one of her most precious little friend here.”
How they train
What families & students say
“The staff is so welcoming, and helps you gain or regain your confidence with patience, kindness, and coaching.”
“My daughter has loved all her teachers and her little pals, she’s even met one of her most precious little friend here.”
“They are kind, passionate, and have created an environment that fosters friendships, a joy for learning, and a sense of accomplishment.”
“My experiences there have been wonderful, so much so that The Ballet School is the first and last place I go when visiting home from college.”
“I have been coming to the ballet school since I was in middle school and attended the drop in teen/adult classes.”
“The staff is so welcoming, and helps you gain or regain your confidence with patience, kindness, and coaching.”
From the reviews
I love The Ballet School with all of my heart. My experiences there have been wonderful, so much so that The Ballet School is the first and last place I go when visiting home from college. The staff there is wonderful and models kindness, optimism, professionalism, and dedication for their students.
I have been coming to the ballet school since I was in middle school and attended the drop in teen/adult classes. I took an 8 year “hiatus” while in college and after, however I got sick of going to the gym and missed my old dancing life.
I've been going to The Ballet School since I was a kid. Now that I'm an adult I've been going to the drop in classes when I can to keep in shape. I really appreciate that the classes are drop in instead you having to sign up on a schedule, so if I can't make it to a class I'm not wasting my money.
We absolutely love The Ballet School! I didn’t had the pleasure to meet Lareen Fender but I can feel her legacy through the love and care her granddaughters continue to do at this lovely school. We’ve always felt very welcomed here and we can’t imagine going anywhere else.
Adult ballet at The Ballet School Performing Arts
The Ballet School Performing Arts runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 The Ballet School Performing 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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