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Village Dance Arts

4.5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Claremont, California

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 909-624-1415
  • Website & schedule villagedancearts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7 pm
Thursday 3–7:30 pm
Friday 3:30 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 Village Dance Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“Bow is amazing with the kids & is very dedicated to her craft.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Village Dance Arts teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

👑 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)

“They also are one of the few fully accredited dance schools that follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, which is excellent.”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

From the reviews

My 7yr old daughter has been taking ballet lessons in this studio since Spring & she loves it! The intro to ballet teacher Mrs. Bow is amazing with the kids & is very dedicated to her craft. She’s patient, sweet, kind, funny, & an outstanding dancer.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Sep 2022

Charming dance studio at the Claremont Village with excellent ballet teacher. My 6 year old girls is learning the ballet technique and moves. She enjoys her class. She has being inspired to become a Ballerina!

★★★★★ — Lilia, Jul 2021

LOVE Village Dance Arts. they are amazing with all ages and are an experienced and talented group of instructors. I'd not have my kids go anywhere else. This is not a competition dance school - thankfully! It focuses on each individual's strength and supports each dancer beautifully.

★★★★★ — Mskidgie, Sep 2015

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Your first ballet class at Village Dance 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.

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 Village Dance Arts

111 Harvard Pl, Claremont, CA91711

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