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West Valley Dance Company - Bascom

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Jose, California

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Class price classes around $30 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 408-217-8106
  • Website & schedule westvalleydanceco.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 West Valley Dance Company - Bascom, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 20 mentions

“My daughter has danced there since kindergarten—starting with recreational classes, then performance groups, and now, six years later, she’s on six competition teams.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 3 mentions

“From the first plié to the final pirouette, she infuses every movement with grace, energy, and an unyielding love for teaching our little dancers.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My husband and I did private lessons with Sabine for our wedding first dance.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 31 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“She is a great teacher, truly sees the spark in each of her students and encourages them to be the best dancer they can be.”

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“We’ve been attending for a few months now and I can see the growth and refinement in her technique.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter loves her and her patience, creativity, and care.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“My daughter has danced there since kindergarten—starting with recreational classes, then performance groups, and now, six years later, she’s on six competition teams.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 9 mentions

“My daughter has danced there since kindergarten—starting with recreational classes, then performance groups, and now, six years later, she’s on six competition teams.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“My three daughters have been dancing at West Valley Dance Company on Bascom for over five years now, and it’s truly been a second home for them.”

From the reviews

We have been with the studio since my son was 18 months old. With his preschool friends at Action Day Schools. We started with Tiny tots class which he loved, moving to other classes as he got older at Action Day School Elementary to The Middle School.

★★★★★ — Ursula, May 2024

I love WVDC - my daughter’s been dancing with them since she was in kindergarten - she started off taking their recreational classes, then their performance classes and 6 yrs later she’s dancing on 6 of their competition teams.

★★★★★ — Dana, Dec 2024

Miss. Ali has helped turn every step into a masterpiece, the choreographer of magic and the heartbeat behind the dance floor – she is an extraordinary dance teacher! Her passion for dance is contagious.

★★★★★ — Julie, Jan 2024

My daughter lost her excitement of dance during the pandemic shut down. Post shut down, we found WVDC and she started a new journey. She quickly decided she wanted to try Ballroom because of the beautiful heels they get to wear and fell in love with Ms. Sabine. Ms.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Feb 2024

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Your first ballet class at West Valley Dance Company - Bascom

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 West Valley Dance Company - Bascom

1226 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA95128

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