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The Beat
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Ballet school in Berkeley, California
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 843-2328
- Website & schedule theberkeleyperformingarts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The programs they offer
“My partner and I had a private lesson in Lindy/swing basics with Irina.”
What families & students say
“Great teachers, warm, friendly environment, and the teachers I’ve experienced have all been great.”
“Bonjour, Everyone 👀 I went to the beat in Berkeley and the Haitian live music and dance class was great 👍 the teacher is Haitian and very kind and welcoming lady:)”
“She is organized, comes prepared with an agenda but works with where you are in the moment experientially, and with your present capabilities.”
From the reviews
Many people teach, few are gifted. Gregg Geoffroy has the gift! I live in Santa Rosa and have been enrolled in his Intro to Tap for nearly a year. Shortly after taking that class, I dropped all my local classes, added his Basic Tap class, and take both on Sundays, back-to-back.
This dance studio has some of the Bay Areas best Salsa and Tango teachers..I have so much fun when ever I take one of the classes..You would love it too!
The Beat has a diversity of dance classes for a diverse student population. I love that there are classes for people of all ages and ethnicities. I don’t know about the online deals people are complaining they bought and couldn’t redeem, but I think the best way is to just pay the studio directly.
This place is a gem! The community is sweet, I love the plants in the courtyard, and the dance teachers are amazing! I took 2 classes with Susana Arenas and they were both great! The studio has great air circulation with pretty windows giving nice light and a welcome breeze when you are sweating—bc u will def sweat!
Your first ballet class at The Beat
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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