Best Ballet Classes near Santa Clara, CA

These schools serve Santa Clara from nearby bases in towns including San Jose, Mountain View and Cupertino.

15 schools listed · 14 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance

4.8 128 reviews
“We love the positive energy at Veksler Academy, and the recitals are always a blast.”
Ages 3–5Since 2008BBB accreditedAverage prices
Sunnyvale, CA · 3 mi from Santa Clara
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Tiffany's Dance Academy

Tiffany's Dance Academy

4.8 68 reviews
“We love the studio, you can watch the class behind the glass.”
Trial classFrom $115/moSince 2001
Fremont, CA · 11 mi from Santa Clara
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Dance Academy USA

Dance Academy USA

4.5 55 reviews
“It was the best experience and it was how I learned everything I know about dance, including my technique.”
Trial class $10$30 off first membership monthFrom $117/moAges 3–18100,000+ families servedSince 1990
Cupertino, CA · 5 mi from Santa Clara
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Osipova Ballet Academy

Osipova Ballet Academy

4.8 40 reviews
“Best ballet school in the Bay Area.”
Free trial classSince 2019
Mountain View, CA · 7 mi from Santa Clara
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Western Ballet

Western Ballet

4.2 27 reviews
“The instructors are very good with children.”
Free trial classAges 3–19Since 2011
Mountain View, CA · 7 mi from Santa Clara
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Areté Dance Center

Areté Dance Center

4.9 30 reviews
“Very helpful staff and great instructors.”
From $30/classSince 2012
Los Altos, CA · 7 mi from Santa Clara
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The 15 schools listed for Santa Clara, 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: Santa Clara, CA

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 800 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

How do I ask about joining a ballet class partway through?

13 of the 15 schools list an email address. Mid-year entry depends on the grade and on what the class has already covered, so write with your child's age and experience and let the school suggest a level rather than guessing one yourself.

Purdance

Purdance

4.3 22 reviews
“If there's a dance style you dance you can probably find a class here for it!”
Trial classAges 2–173 instructorsSince 2014Prices online
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Dance Affair

Dance Affair

4.8 24 reviews
“We went for the free trial and my daughter loved it!”
Since 1990
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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East West Music and Dance

East West Music and Dance

5.0 22 reviews
“It seems that EWMD is a place for everyone - a young child exploring dance to see if they like it, a child who wants to learn different forms of dance, a more experienced dancer who wants to perform on stage”
Trial classFrom $236/moSince 1978
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Haoexpression

Haoexpression

4.6 8 reviews
“A great studio for beginning and experienced dancers alike!!”
Since 2017Online lessonsPrices online
Mountain View, CA · 7 mi from Santa Clara
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New Ballet

New Ballet

4.9 13 reviews
“My daughter has been dancing for 11 months and we are very pleased with the instruction that she received from a variety of teachers It is conveniently located close to public transportation and many nice restaurants in downtown.”
Free trial classFrom $20/classAges 2–4Since 2010
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Jensen School For the Performing Arts

Jensen School For the Performing Arts

4.7 8 reviews
“All the teachers we have had (Mandy, Amanda, Sumi, Charles, Joanna) have been excellent.”
Ages 12 mo–18Since 1979Prices online
Milpitas, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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West Valley Dance Company

West Valley Dance Company

4.5 21 reviews
“She is always super engaging, fun, and aware of al the students and their needs.”
Since 2015
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Bay Area Dance School

Bay Area Dance School

5.0 12 reviews
“Leyla is an incredibly thoughtful teacher - who not only provides a great experience for the students - but also is acutely aware of each of her dancers and their needs and personalities.”
Free trial classFrom $135/moSince 2012
Los Altos, CA · 7 mi from Santa Clara
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The Dance Studio

The Dance Studio

4.3 7 reviews
“Debbie managed to put my daughters in a group lesson that's not conflict with their fencing schedule and squeezed her own time to give my daughters another private lessons”
7 instructorsSince 2013
Cupertino, CA · 5 mi from Santa Clara
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