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Academy of Ballet
- Adult
- Classes
“They offer a myriad of adult classes (beginning and up) wherein you can channel (and challenge) your inner-ballerina.”
Best Ballet Classes in San Francisco, CA
24 schools listed · 11 in San Francisco · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Terpsichora Ballet School (Tbs)
- Classes
- Floor
- Workshop
“I've been dancing in the adult beginner workshop series for years now and I highly recommend them for both a novice who's never tried ballet before, or an experienced dancer who wants to sharpen their technique.”
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Dance Affair
“The parents in the waiting area gossip way too much and it's very uncomfortable to overhear so much personal information in a children's dance studio.”
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Purdance
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
“Experienced teachers.”
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Smuin Contemporary Ballet
- Christmas
- Theater
- Choreography
“First time to a Smuin Ballet and it was FABULOUS!”
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Nino's Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
“I want to give Nino 10 stars if I would, my daughter loves her clases, self confidence, self-esteem, posture, discipline, stretching a lot of fun in one place.”
The 24 schools listed for San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, CA
11 of the 24 schools we list are based in San Francisco; the other 13 serve San Francisco from towns including San Jose (45 mi), Pacifica (10 mi) and South San Francisco (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 324 reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 7 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.
Where do I check ballet grades and term dates?
23 of the 24 schools here have a website on file, and that is where the grade structure, the age bands and the term calendar are published. Whether a school enters students for exams is rarely in its listing, so this is the page to read before you call.
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Bay Area Ballet Conservatory
“My daughter always looks for to her classes here.”
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Tutu School West Portal
- Parents
- Learn
- Patient
“I always look forward to ballet class because I know it will be welcomed warmly and I get to witness and experience the creativity and imagination unfurl right in front of me!”
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Roundhill Studios
- Classes
“The school is always active with different kinds of dance from all over the world so there are a lot of available things to try.”
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B*dazzled Dancers
“For that age, I appreciate the warm up to Little Mermaid's "Part of that World" and my daughter also likes some of the games in between dance routines.”
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Kathy Mata Ballet
“You will get a well-paced advanced-beginner's ballet class (mostly Vaganova), with eagle-eye corrections (if you want them, and you should; even top professional dancers are always working to improve).”
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Ayana Ballet School
- Art
- Classes
“Ms Marianna has helped my daughter to develop strong cores and fundamental skills enabled her to have the confidence to take on next level ballet techniques.”
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California Sports Center
“We love it”
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City Ballet San Francisco
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Powerplaysf
“Trainers are extremely knowledgeable, motivational, design a program that works for your skillset and goals, and offer personalized step-by-step coaching.”
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Moving Arts Academy of Dance
- Space
“My daughter has been a student at Moving Arts Studio for the past five years and we are so pleased with the instruction there, the atmosphere and with Alyce Finwall, the studio's founder.”
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Dance Training Center / San Francisco
“For an hour class she packs it in.”
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Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Fire NEW AND Dance Academy
- Culture
“I love this dance group and I feel proud to be part of it, if anyone sees this review and wants to be part of the group, don't hesitate, it's excellent...”
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Marina Classical Ballet
“Outstanding teaching, no monkey business!”
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West Coast Dance Conservatory
- Learn
- Ballet
- Studio
“I really enjoy my time there and will keep coming.”
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Spindrift School of Performing Arts
- Kids
- Community
“My kids have participated in their summer camps, private music/vocal lessons, dance company, winter and spring shows and play productions for the last 10 years.”
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Classical Ballet Of California
“Great teachers”
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Dance 10 Performing Arts Center
- Ballet
“A great plus is that they allow the parents to sit and watch the class one day a month which must be hard on the teacher given the distractions, but the parents love it.”
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Piedmont Ballet Academy
“That's how we roll- Kate Peterson circa 2010 by Thomas Hawk”
Ballet Dance Training Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$349
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$81
$119
$200
Typical price range is based on 444 cost profiles
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