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Tutu School Monterey
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Monterey, California
Part of Tutu School
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
- Ages classes for ages 3–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 831-747-9090
- Website & schedule tutuschool.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 4–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–6 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 3–4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
The programs they offer
“My daughter practically lives in her ballerina outfit because of the fun she has here.”
“The classes are overwhelmingly adorable, the little ballerinas have lots of fun!”
What families & students say
“The instructors and owners are great, and the classes are fun and well-organized.”
“The staff is welcoming and caring and think of everything.”
“All staff is simply so patient and kind with each individual student.”
“It’s whimsical and very fairytale like but I don’t feel like the kids here learn ballet like they do in a professional dance studio.”
From the reviews
My three year old recently started classes here. She is extremely shy. The teachers here adapt to each child so well! My daughter practically lives in her ballerina outfit because of the fun she has here. The staff and instructors are so kind.
I started my daughter here when they first opened in 2024. She was only 2 years old so it was perfect for her. Definitely a great introduction to dance. We ended up switching schools a little after her 3rd birthday because I could tell she was starting to get a little bored from the same routine everyday.
This is such a great ballet school for young ones! My 4 year old loves it and doesn’t want to leave after class is over. I get asked if she can go to ballet multiple times a week (which works great because we signed up for unlimited classes for 3 months)! It’s very relaxed, positive, and just all around fun.
“We visited the ballet school because our daughter showed an interest in ballet, and we were immediately impressed. The staff is warm, professional, and clearly passionate about teaching. The environment is both nurturing and inspiring. We signed up on the spot, and our daughter couldn’t be happier!”
Your first ballet class at Tutu School Monterey
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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