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Best Ballet Classes in Palo Alto, CA
15 schools listed · 5 in Palo Alto · 13 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Victoria Ballet Palo Alto
“Victoria, the best ballet teacher we've ever encountered, has shown a tremendous amount of care and love to her students, fostering an environment where each child feels valued and inspired.”
Zohar Dance Company
“If you want your soul to be touched, come to Marny's class.”
Ramon Moreno School of Ballet
“She studied ballet in a nearby school before, and I am able to see a real difference in the results.”
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
“She is dedicated to challenging her students to continually improve; expecting nothing but the best from her dancers.”
The 15 schools listed for Palo Alto, CA teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palo Alto, CA
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Palo Alto; the other 10 serve Palo Alto from towns including Mountain View (4 mi), Los Altos (4 mi) and Menlo Park (5 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 643 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Palo Alto?
5 of the 15 do. The others come from other towns within 10 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
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Dance Academy USA
“I get to go to the dance productions and watch all of the amazing kids and instructors show off their skills.”
Osipova Ballet Academy
“They put in so much effort and made this such a fun event in preparation for the actual play next year.”
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Western Ballet
“Former professionals who teach with respect to the students.”
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Areté Dance Center
“Great studio with highly professional staff - friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to learn at any skill level.”
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East West Music and Dance
“Erin is patient, demonstrates all the dance moves, energetic and all around fantastic.”
Haoexpression
“A great studio for beginning and experienced dancers alike!!”
Bay Area Dance School
“Miss Leyla was also an invaluable resource in regards to counseling my daughter (along with my wife and myself) on college dance major programs, advising her on college dance major auditions and really helping her succeed!”
Menlo Park Academy of Dance
“I love the teachers and is an awesome experience”
Academy of American Dance
“The office staff are responsive and willing to answer questions.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Palo Alto
- “Teachers are very patient and incorporate fun with young children at pre-ballet level, but expect high standard to more experienced students.” — from a review of Ramon Moreno School of Ballet
- “As an immigrant family, we knew very little about the ballet world, but we've seen a huge improvement in our daughter's ability and technique.” — from a review of Osipova Ballet Academy
- “Ms. Anastasia is an amazing ballet teacher! She’s kind, encouraging, and knows how to bring out the best in her students.” — from a review of Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
- “If you're an adult looking to learn ballet seriously, I highly recommend Western Ballet.” — from a review of Western Ballet
- “My daughter came for a free trial class and fell in love with ballet.” — from a review of Osipova Ballet Academy
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