
Academy of Ballet
Address
2121 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94114
About Academy of Ballet
The Academy of Ballet, nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, California, is dedicated to providing comprehensive dance training for all ages and aspirations. With a strong emphasis on classical ballet, the studio offers a rich curriculum designed for aspiring professional dancers and those seeking personal enrichment. Our distinguished faculty, including esteemed instructors like Zory Karah, Connolly Strombeck, Richard Gibson, and Elizabeth Gravelle, brings a wealth of international and professional experience to their teaching. We cater to young children with programs like Pre-Ballet, fostering musicality and coordination, and offer a full spectrum of adult classes focused on toning, strengthening, and artistic expression through classical ballet. For serious students, our intensive professional program cultivates dancers for careers in renowned companies, featuring technique classes, pointe work, classical variations, and pas de deux. Students selected for Chamberdance, the Academy’s company, gain invaluable performance experience through classical ballets, works by acclaimed choreographers, and commissioned pieces. A six-week summer session provides intensive training, culminating in a studio performance. Beyond our foundational ballet offerings, the Academy of Ballet acknowledges the broader dance landscape by offering classes in contemporary dance and tap dance. We strive to provide a nurturing environment where students can develop technically, artistically, and expressively, making dance an accessible artistic, physical, and social activity for the San Francisco community.
Styles offered at Academy of Ballet
Programs from Academy of Ballet
118 programs available
Classes
Adult Ballet
Ballet classes specifically tailored to adult needs. We schedule our adult-centric classes to be convenient for working adults.
Single Class
New Beginning Adult Classes
Are you an adult with no ballet training that has always wanted to unleash your inner ballerina/o? Do we have a class for you! We provide Classical Ballet training by professionals in an extremely supportive setting. We are excited that we will have in person classes beginning Monday, June 21, 2021 for vaccinated dancers, we welcome you to contact us to enroll in this next session!
Adult Ballet
Ballet classes specifically tailored to adult needs. Learn More
Ballet II- IV
Children Classes
General ballet classes for children, focusing on posture, correct body alignment, and strengthening, while remembering ballet as an art form.
Ballet for Adults
A full spectrum of adult classes are provided, with an emphasis on toning, strengthening, stretching, and loosening the body using classical ballet.
New Beginning Adult Class
An introductory class to the world of classical ballet, designed for individuals with no prior ballet training in a supportive environment.
Special Men's Classes
Specific training tailored for male ballet dancers as part of the comprehensive professional program.
Pas de Deux
This class, part of the professional curriculum, focuses on the art of partnering in classical ballet.
Classical Variations
A component of the professional program, this class involves learning and performing classical ballet variations.
Pointe
Included in the professional program, this class focuses on pointe work for aspiring professional ballet dancers.
Technique Class
Part of a full curriculum for those aspiring to a professional career, focusing on core ballet technique.
Adult Classes
There is also a program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student . Emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching and loosening the body using classical ballet to achieve these goals. Along with improving one’s physique, the adult student becomes acquainted with and part of a great art form.
Children Classes
The Academy of Ballet offers training both for the student preparing for a professional career and those who are studying ballet for its many other benefits. All classes are carefully graded both for age and technical level and each student is given the individual attention so necessary for his or her progress.
Ballet for Adults
Yes! We provide a full span of adult classes (from New Beginning Adult to Adult VI) with an emphasis on toning, strengthening, stretching and loosening the body using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Pre-Ballet
From Pre-Ballet, up, children may begin their training at the Academy of Ballet from four to six years of age.
New Beginning Adult Classes
Our New Beginning Adult Class is an entrée into the world of Classical Ballet in a supportive environment, targeted for those that have had no ballet training. We are excited to announce that our New Beginning Adult Classes will be held in person again for vaccinated participants.
Special Men's Classes
Included are technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Pas de Deux
Included are technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Classical Variations
Included are technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Pointe Class
Included are technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Professional Program Technique Class
Included are technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Character I
Technique I
Pointe
Classical Rep I
Ballet II
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet V
Ballet II
Ballet VI
Ballet VI
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet V
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet V
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Ballet II
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Ballet VI
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Ballet II
Beginner to early intermediate ballet class.
Ballet VI Pointe
Ballet VI Pointe
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet VI Pointe
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Technique II
Men
Pointe I
Pointe (Beginning)
Pointe II
Character Contemporary II
Ballet III
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet III
Ballet III
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Ballet V Pointe
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet V Pointe
Ballet V Pointe
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Adult Advanced
New Adult Beginning
The class is designed for the adult student who has no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume training. Emphasis will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching. The class will advance at the pace appropriate to the developing skills of the students. Ongoing training in proper ballet technique reshapes body lines, tones muscles, improves balance, strength, grace, and physical coordination in addition to deepening the appreciation of ballet as an art form. The Academy of Ballet starts a new adult beginning class typically three times a year.
New Adult Beginning
Adult II
Adult Beginning
Ballet III
Intermediate ballet class focusing on technique and development.
Ballet V Pointe
Specialized pointe work class for advanced intermediate dancers.
New Beginning Adult
Are you an adult with no ballet training that has always wanted to unleash your inner ballerina/o? We provide Classical Ballet training by professionals in an extremely supportive setting. We are excited that we will have in person classes beginning Monday, June 21, 2021 for vaccinated dancers, we welcome you to contact us to enroll in this next session! The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals. Along with improving one’s physique, the adult student becomes acquainted with and part of a great art form. The program is based on a curriculum especially designed for adults—starting at the New Beginning Adult level that will introduce the student to basic alignment and movement using music and classical ballet vocabulary extending to the more challenging Intermediate and Advanced levels. The next New Adult Beginning class will start January 12 2026, classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evening. Registration opened.
New Adult Beginning
A welcoming class for adults new to ballet, offering foundational instruction.
Adult II
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Adult II
Second level adult ballet class, building upon foundational knowledge.
Adult Beginning
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Adult Beginning
An introductory class for adults to learn the fundamentals of ballet.
Ballet V
Advanced intermediate ballet class for further technical refinement.
Adult Advanced
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Adult Advanced
A challenging class for experienced adult ballet dancers, focusing on technique and artistry.
New Adult Beginning
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
New Beginning Adult Classes
Are you an adult with no ballet training that has always wanted to unleash your inner ballerina/o? We provide Classical Ballet training by professionals in an extremely supportive setting. We are excited that we will have in person classes beginning Monday, June 21, 2021 for vaccinated dancers, we welcome you to contact us to enroll in this next session!
New Adult Beginning class
The next New Adult Beginning class will start January 12 2026, classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evening. Registration opened. Class size is limited, please complete and sign the form with payment to secure your spot.
Pre-Ballet
Children are accepted into Pre-Ballet from age four to six. The emphasis in these classes is on musicality, creativity, coordination and building a love of dance, preparing the child well for the time when he or she is physically and mentally at the age to begin formal training.
Pre Ballet
Pre Ballet
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Pre-Ballet
Children from four to six years of age can begin their training, emphasizing musicality, creativity, coordination, and fostering a love for dance.
Ballet I
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet I
Ballet I
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Ballet I
Beginner ballet class for foundational training.
Classical Rep
Classical Rep
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Classical Rep
Class focused on learning and practicing classical ballet repertoire.
Pas de Deux I
Contemporary Rep I
Ballet IV
Ballet IV
Children may begin their ballet training at the age of seven years. In these classes emphasis is placed on posture, correct body alignment, strengthening of feet, legs, stomach, and back and, never forgetting that ballet is an art, of expression and grace of movement.
Ballet IV
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Adult Elementary
Adult Intermediate
Adult I
Adult Elementary
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Adult Intermediate
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Adult I
The Academy of Ballet offers a comprehensive adult program designed to meet the special needs of the adult student. The emphasis here is on toning, strengthening, stretching, and increasing flexibility using classical ballet to achieve these goals.
Ballet IV
Upper intermediate ballet class focusing on technique and performance quality.
Adult Elementary
The class is designed for the adult student who has no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume training. Emphasis will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching.
Adult Elementary
An elementary level adult ballet class.
Adult Intermediate
The class is designed for the adult student who has no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume training. Emphasis will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching.
Adult Intermediate
An intermediate level adult ballet class, developing technique and artistry.
Adult I
The class is designed for the adult student who has no formal ballet training or who has studied ballet in the past and wishes to resume training. Emphasis will be on correct placement, body alignment, toning, and stretching.
Adult I
First level adult ballet class, focusing on core principles.
Ballet VI Pointe
Advanced pointe work class for highly skilled ballet dancers.
Ballet VI
Advanced ballet class for highly proficient dancers.
Variations I
Courses
Professional Program
For those aspiring to a professional career a full curriculum is provided. Included is a technique class, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux and special men’s classes. The professional program also includes rehearsals and coaching for performances with Chamberdance.
Character I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Technique I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Pointe
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Classical Rep I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Technique II
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Men
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Pointe I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Pointe (Beginning)
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Pointe II
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Character Contemporary II
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Classical Rep
Intensive program for students who have a professional career in dance as their goal. A full curriculum is provided. Technique classes, pointe, classical variations, pas de deux, special men’s classes as well as contemporary and repertoire classes.
Pas de Deux I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Contemporary Rep I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Variations I
The summer course is a six-week period of intensive training for the pre-professional, advanced and intermediate student. Classes include daily technique in classical ballet as well as pointe, variations, pas de deux and men’s technique.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Call Academy of Ballet at (415) 552-1166 or visit https://sfacademyofballet.com/.
What is Academy of Ballet's phone number?
Academy of Ballet's phone number is (415) 552-1166.
What are Academy of Ballet's prices?
Classes at Academy of Ballet range from $22 to $1800.
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The quickest way is to call (415) 552-1166 or visit https://sfacademyofballet.com/.
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