Handpicked from 155 vetted & reviewed Ballet Dance schools in the San Diego area, explore the top 5 leaders in their field among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Top-rated companies A-Z in San Diego
Balletiquette Dance & Pilates Studio
Dance With Liza
Golden State Ballet Academy
San Diego Academy of Ballet & Ballet Theatre
San Diego Danceworks
Prominent finalists A-Z in San Diego
Ballet Arte
Ballet Folklorico Real De San Diego
Ballet Institute of San Diego
Balletcenter Studios
California Pacific Ballet Academy
Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance
City Ballet of San Diego
Dance North County
Encinitas Ballet Academy
Hollywood Music
Inspire School of Ballet
Lynch Dance Institute
North County Classical Ballet
Performing Arts Workshop
San Diego Ballet
San Elijo Dance & Music Academy
Scripps Performing Arts Academy Carmel Valley
Stage Door Dance
The Ballet Company
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Golden State Ballet Academy
(13)
Students
Blessed
The Nutcracker
“After winning a competition, he is hoping to get into the top dance college programs and continue his journey as a dancer in training into a professional career.”
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San Diego Danceworks
(15)
Prices
Studio
Ballet
“With everything going on the past few months they pivoted to online Zoom instruction that was beyond impressive to keeps the kids engaged and moving- thank you!”
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San Diego Academy of Ballet & Ballet Theatre
(49)
“She was studying at a cute local studio but I knew right away that if she really wanted to pursue the art she was going to have to find better training.”
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Dance With Liza
(38)
Choreographed
Song
Ideas
“With a western theme, everyone was already excited to learn to line dance and Liza did an excellent job of engaging everyone, and not making it too difficult for us to follow.”
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Balletiquette Dance & Pilates Studio
(9)
“I go here for pilates and the classes are a weekly highlight for me.”
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Best of 2024
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
96 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
98.1 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
“Aside from learning a beautiful art form, the disciple required of ballet builds character, determination, and a strong work ethic that children will carry with them always.”
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Scripps Performing Arts Academy Carmel Valley
(19)
Summer
The Nutcracker
Competitive
“We talked a long time about the dance industry, what it's become (mostly money-making competitions), their goal of keeping children children, maintaining the innocence and having HEALTHY bodies.”
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City Ballet of San Diego
(8)
“They also have a great special effects curtain that gives the viewers a sneak peek at what is happening inside Clara's home as the visitors are en route to the party.”
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San Diego Ballet
(5)
“Great teachers, installations and classmates, I was looking for adult lessons and finally found them; I love Miss Cathy's and Adam's class they are kind awesome teachers I'm very happy in this school.”
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Balletcenter Studios
(4)
Art
Community
“It demands discipline which at balletcenter studios is taught in a loving atmosphere that instills confidence.”
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California Pacific Ballet Academy
(4)
Students
“The training Cal Pac offers is second to none, perfectly balancing their emphasis between excellent technique, beautiful artistry, and the integrity of professionalism.”
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San Elijo Dance & Music Academy
(9)
“Excellent teachers, excellent opportunities to dance with professionals, and the care the owners and faculty put into knowing each family that is a part of the studio.”
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Inspire School of Ballet
(49)
Environment
Desk
Communicating
“I was a bit anxious that she would just cling on to me and not want to participate but thankfully she just went right in and I was able to watch her through a window.”
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Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance
(30)
“Bill is a wonderful, patient teacher who, by sharing his passion for music, has helped my daughter develop not only her musical skills, but her confidence as well.”
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The Ballet Company
(20)
Training
Students
Environment
“It not only gives you the great training, but gives you opportunities and skills that you will need for your future as a dancer, and as a person in general.”
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Lynch Dance Institute
(14)
Technique
Learning
Studio
“In addition to being an incredible training facility for dance, LDI has created a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment that my daughter has thrived in and absolutely loves.”
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Hollywood Music
(12)
Hip Hop
“I went there and I love the studio that I have for a hip hop dance lesson and I injoy it that it has water and snacks to eat and drink all in the studio .”
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Dance North County
(20)
Salsa
Learn
“I've been taking tango lessons with Dave and Dani and with their patience and positive support and technical knowledge of the dance I'll be dancing in Argentina in no time!”
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Performing Arts Workshop
(6)
“Great and spacious!”
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Ballet Arte
(12)
Variations, Academy of Classical Ballet, Contemporary
“As a current professional ballerina, Sara and Erlends gave me the foundational training for my career and it is always a treat to come back to Ballet Arte's phenomenal classes!!”
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Ballet Folklorico Real De San Diego
(2)
“The best!”
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Encinitas Ballet Academy
(8)
“Great school and awesome Nutcracker Ballet performance”
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North County Classical Ballet
(4)
“The recitals are an awesome experience for the children here because they are full ballet productions, the kids do a significant amount of dancing per their age range, and your kid will learn to do the choreography without being coached through the e...”
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Stage Door Dance
(5)
“Communication is good and get back to you in a timely manner!”
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