Tiffany's Dance Academy of San Ramon

The award-winning, nationally recognized, ultimate dance experience for dancers ages 9+.

Dancers can be a member of just the Hip Hop crew, or they may participate in Crew + any other groups.

Our company lite dancers experience all benefits of the performing company, yet enjoy a lighter weekly class-load and fewer performance commitments.

A Mini Dancer is a dancer who is entering 2nd/3rd grade in the 2020-21 school year. This may be a dancer's first year in the Performing Company, or they may be moving up from Premiere Dancers.

Join the Premiere Dancers! Our youngest performers take their dancing to the next level.

Play-based exploration of movement to develop body awareness, coordination, and imagination.

A mix of styles (such as ballet/tap or jazz/hip hop) to give young dancers well-rounded training.

Expressive movement blending ballet and jazz techniques with emotional storytelling.

High-energy choreography featuring age-appropriate styles and music.

Energetic classes emphasizing flexibility, strength, and dynamic movement.

Build rhythm, musicality, and footwork using traditional and contemporary tap styles.

Focus on technique, posture, coordination, and grace through classical ballet foundations.

Twinkle Star™ programs for ages 2–6 provide the perfect balance of structure and fun while building foundational dance skills.

Twinkle Babies™ programs for ages 2–6 provide the perfect balance of structure and fun while building foundational dance skills.

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My daughter has been dancing here for over 5 years, and I must admit, I have been dancing here for three years (Daddy/Daughter Dances). This school rocks. All of the instructors are top notch, Tiffany and her husband Paul are great, and we are glad to be a part of the TDA family.

We've been dancing here for a few years and my daughters both love it! They have Hip Hop classes. The shows are really top notch! We are always greeted by smiles and it's just the friendliest cutest place!

My daughter has so much fun, learns the proper forms of ballet and tap and also learns great team work encouraging her classmates ... we love it here!

My daughter has so much fun, learns the proper forms of ballet and tap and also learns great team work encouraging her classmates ... we love it here!

My child has been attending for over a year and we enjoy all the fun dances in the Twinkle Babies class. They supply different props (bells, headbands, wands, scarves, etc) for different dances and always make classes fun!

Teachers for the young ballet class are very professional and patient, very good with little ones. Highly recommended for others looking for first dance classes for their princesses

Our award-winning Twinkle Star Dance™ curriculum for dancers ages 2-6 keeps dancers coming back for more because it is fun, engaging, and challenging. Join us today. Become part of our Bay Area dance school community!

Summer intensive classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. These classes are designed to maintain technique and encourage growth during the summer months.

Rehearsals are a mandatory part of the Competitive Track Dancers' schedule. Each rehearsal is 30 minutes long and is essential for preparing for performances and competitions.

Elective classes are a required component for Competitive Track Dancers. These classes are 45 minutes in length and contribute to the comprehensive dance training.

Jazz Technique classes are required for Competitive Track Dancers. These classes are 45 minutes each and are part of the ultimate dance experience for dancers ages 9+.

Ballet Technique classes are required for Competitive Track Dancers. These classes are 45 minutes each and are part of the ultimate dance experience for dancers ages 9+.

Sample class requirements for the Hip Hop Crew include one Hip Hop Class lasting 45 minutes. This class is a fundamental component of the training for dancers interested in joining or participating in the Hip Hop Crew.

Competition events are part of the Company Lite dancers' season, with multiple opportunities to showcase their talents and skills.

Dance conventions are weekend events featuring master teachers holding classes in various styles and offering opportunities for auditions and competitions.

The Performing Company Showcase provides an opportunity for dancers to practice their routines on a stage with an audience before competition season begins.

All Company Lite Dancers participate in the annual production of The Nutcracker, which includes rehearsals within ballet technique classes and a dedicated costume.

Ballet Intensive training is a required component of summer programming, with varying attendance requirements based on the dancer's ballet level.

Rehearsal sessions are a required component for Company Lite Dancers, with one 30-minute session per week focusing on performance preparation and choreography.

Jazz Technique classes are part of the Company Lite Dancers' curriculum, requiring one 45-minute session weekly to develop jazz dance skills.

Ballet Technique classes are a core component of the Company Lite Dancers' training, with two 45-minute sessions recommended weekly to build and maintain foundational skills.

Mini Rehearsals are 30 minutes each and are part of the sample class requirements for Mini Dancers.

A 45-minute Mini-Tap class is part of the sample class requirements for Mini Dancers.

A 45-minute Mini-Jazz class is part of the sample class requirements for Mini Dancers.

A 45-minute Mini-Ballet class is part of the sample class requirements for Mini Dancers.

Adorable tap number from our 5-6 year old dancers at Tiffany's Dance Academy of Livermore.

All Premiere Dancers participate in our production of the Nutcracker. Nutcracker costumes run between $80-$120. There may also be additional tuition costs for Nutcracker rehearsal classes.

For Tap and Jazz classes, dancers are required to wear the dress code leotards, black shorts and tap or jazz shoes. Ballet dancers need a leotard, pink ballet tights and the appropriate shoes for their level. All attire is available via www.ShopNimbly.com . All hair must be worn up and away from their face.

Mini-Technique / Rehearsal – 45 minutes - This will be Tap or Jazz depending on the dance

Mini-Ballet Class – 45 minutes

Dancers can be a member of just the Hip Hop crew, or they may participate in Crew + any other groups.

Our company lite dancers experience all benefits of the performing company, yet enjoy a lighter weekly class-load and fewer performance commitments.

A Mini Dancer is a dancer who is entering 2nd/3rd grade in the 2020-21 school year. This may be a dancer's first year in the Performing Company, or they may be moving up from Premiere Dancers.

Our combo dance classes in the Bay Area are age specific, 45-60 minute dance classes. This class will spend portions of the time working on two or more different styles, giving the children a fantastic base and exposure to different types of dance. We have found that this “combination” technique helps to keep the kids excited, interested, and focused for the entire 45-60 minute period.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet dance. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends elements of ballet and jazz dance. Lyrical dance is generally a little more fluid than ballet and also somewhat faster -- although not as rapidly executed as jazz dance.

Hip-Hop dance classes provide a structured method of learning various Hip-Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment. From R&B and House to Club and Pop, Hip-Hop classes utilize upbeat music from various genres, in addition to the latest Hip-Hop hits. The resulting outcome is an energetic dance class for kids that not only teaches Hip- Hop movements and technique, but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory.

Tap is an exciting rhythmic exercise and dance form which is enjoyable to both kids and adults. Rooted in African-American History, tap dancing offers a variety of styles and techniques. Students will realize results in dance movement after a minimum number of classes. These dance classes stress the basics of tap and allows dancers to build into combinations which are great to watch and delightful to hear. Try tap for fun and fitness.

We enjoy all the fun dances in the Twinkle Babies class. They supply different props (bells, headbands, wands, scarves, etc) for different dances and always make classes fun!

Teachers for the young ballet class are very professional and patient, very good with little ones. Highly recommended for others looking for first dance classes for their princesses

Check out some Fosse with some of our young dancers (ages 9-11 approximately)

Jazz combines many styles and techniques from contemporary and ethnic dance, to ballet. Rhythm, upon which all dance forms depend, is particularly integral to jazz dance. The first half of class consists of exercises which stretch and tone muscles and develop support for proper stress-free alignment of the skeletal structure. Using jazz, soul, R&B, ethnic and pop music, jazz classes are a great work-out and a fun way to release tension while attaining a body awareness that can be applied to everyday activities.

Ages 3-4, 4-5, 5-6

Ages 2-3

Ages 18 mths - 2

All students at TDA will be evaluated by the Program Director and dance medicine specialist Dr. Selina before they graduate to full pointe work. Pointe classes are offered separately from regular technique classes in order to safely build the strength required for full pointe work. Pointe Levels A, B, and C may be repeated based on the specific needs of each dancer, and advanced dancers are encouraged to wear their pointe shoes in all technique classes.

With a strong male ballet faculty, Tiffany’s Dance Academy offers Boys technique classes in order to build the specific strength and skills required for male dancers. Boys technique classes focus on upper body strength-building required for partnering, grand allegro and covers all male-specific jumps and turns.

Prerequisite: Ballet II The upper levels of Tiffany’s Dance Academy ballet students are self-motivated and take ballet technique classes up to 5 days per week. Levels IV/V are sometimes combined and other times separated as needed by the dancers to best challenge and refine technique. Advanced dancers are encouraged to wear pointe shoes when requested by the instructor.

Prerequisite: Ballet II From this level forward the plasticity, coordination and smooth connection of movements of the arms, legs, feet, head, and body is the primary developmental goal. Rhythmic patterns are emphasized and attention is given to aiding the dancer’s ability to “tune in” to muscular feelings. Emphasis is placed on greater stability and complexity in the study of adagio and developing the smooth, graceful and subtle qualities in movement. Study of turning in open positions is part of the daily routine at this level, as is the study of battu, petite allegro, and grand allegro. Regular and repeated reference will be made to facilitate the dancer’s understanding of movement goals and ability to “self correct”.

Prerequisite: Ballet I At this level, there is a marked developmental leap, both in the technical aspects of class and in the seriousness with which training is taken by the dancer. This is the age when the young dancer begins to evaluate past experiences in dance and to question whether or not a career would be desirable. Training intensifies to match this period of self-evaluation. All past work is repeated in more complex combinations increasing strength, endurance, stamina and ability to link steps together in a fluid manner. Understanding of motivation, movement goals, imagery, and presentation are stressed in order to develop better artistic expression. Pre- pointe is introduced at this level. This level is typically repeated. Evaluation for full pointe work is conducted at the end of the 2nd year.

Ages 9-11 Prerequisite: Basic Ballet Building on the foundation set by Basic Ballet, barre work exercises become more complex and of a longer duration to train muscle memory and increase flexibility. Special emphasis is placed on the dancer’s ability to connect and link steps for fluid movement, memorize patterns, and move through space while maintaining proper alignment. At this level we encourage the dancer to examine the combinations and plan ahead for self-correction. This level is typically repeated.

Ages 9-11 Prerequisite: Mini and Junior Ballet This level emphasizes correct postural alignment, principles of turn-out, balance, control, and elementary barre exercises. Center work consists of a repetition of barre work, carriage of the arms, and positions of the body in relationship to the eight points of focus of the stage.

Ages 5-7 and 7-9 The Pre-Ballet Program fosters musicality, body awareness, and movement potential in a format that encourages individual artistry. Inspired by the work of Rudolf Von Laban and Irmgard Bartinieff, the class explores the elements of dance; Body, Space, Force, and Time, through creative exercises that are movement focused rather than story focused. The knowledge gained in these dance classes prepares the student for the attention to detail required in the study of formal ballet training.

Our Twinkle Babies™ Dance class is designed as a teacher/child class. Our policy is that all parents need to be in the lobby when class is in session. We also need to keep the door to the studio closed during class, in order to avoid any wandering dancers. We will work with you and your child to achieve success in bringing happy dancers into the classroom without mom. This is a gradual process for most babies.

Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45-minute class containing ballet dancing, tap dancing, jazz dance, and creative movement. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. For example, all dancers will learn what a plié is and how to demonstrate one. The use of fun, age-appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. The use of props such as maracas for the “freeze dance” makes the end of class the most fun!

A 30-minute introductory dance class for 2 to 3 year olds. The secret to this dance class is that it is structured and fun! It contains ballet, tap, and creative movement. Young dancers learn the necessary steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little dancers inspired to dance. The use of props such as “dancing bears,” hula hoops, maracas, scarves, wands and tiaras enables the young dancers to use their imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun!

This class is a Parent/Toddler Dance Class for ages 18 months to 2 1/2 years old. It’s perfect for children who need some time to ease into a group setting with other children and adults. This 30-minute introductory dance class contains ballet, creative movement, and tap dancing. Young dancers and their parent/guardian learn how to follow direction and imitate movement in an active environment while having a great time. Parent participation required.

Our Twinkle Babies™ and Twinkle Star™ programs for ages 2–6 provide the perfect balance of structure and fun while building foundational dance skills.

Our Twinkle Babies™ and Twinkle Star™ programs for ages 2–6 provide the perfect balance of structure and fun while building foundational dance skills.

Combo is an age specific, 45-60 minute class. This class will spend portions of the time working on two or more different styles, giving the children a fantastic base and exposure to different types of dance.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

Hip Hop class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment.

Tap is an exciting rhythmic exercise and dance form which is enjoyable to both kids and adults. Try tap for fun and fitness.

Jazz combines many styles and techniques from ethnic and contemporary dance, to ballet. Rhythm, upon which all dance forms depend, is particularly integral to jazz dance.

The Ballet School at Tiffany’s Dance Academy provides dancers with a solid base from which to grow in an informed, technical environment.

Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45-minute class for 3-6 year olds containing ballet, tap, and jazz/creative movement.

A 30-minute introductory dance class for 2 to 3 year olds. The secret to the class is that it is structured and fun! It contains ballet, tap, and creative movement.

This class is a Parent/Toddler Dance Class for ages 18 Months to 2 Years old. This class is a 30-minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Parent participation required.

Combo is an age specific, 45-60 minute class. This class will spend portions of the time working on two or more different styles, giving the children a fantastic base and exposure to different types of dance.

The Ballet School at Tiffany’s Dance Academy provides dancers with a solid base from which to grow in an informed, technical environment.

Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45-minute class for 3-6 year olds containing ballet, tap, and jazz/creative movement.

A 30-minute introductory dance class for 2 to 3 year olds. The secret to the class is that it is structured and fun! It contains ballet, tap, and creative movement.

This class is a Parent/Toddler Dance Class for ages 18 Months to 2 Years old. This class is a 30-minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Parent participation required.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

Hip Hop class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment.

Jazz combines many styles and techniques from ethnic and contemporary dance, to ballet. Rhythm, upon which all dance forms depend, is particularly integral to jazz dance.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

Hip Hop class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment.

They have Hip Hop classes. The shows are really top notch! We are always greeted by smiles and it's just the friendliest cutest place!

My daughter has so much fun, learns the proper forms of ballet and tap and also learns great team work encouraging her classmates ... we love it here!

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Rehearsals. Monthly tuition may vary depending on how many times a class meets in a given month.

Twinkle Stars - Ages 3-4 & 4-5. This class is designed for children aged three to five years old.

Twinkle Babies - Ages 2-3. This class is suitable for young children aged two to three years old.

Summer dance intensives are offered to maintain technique and encourage growth, covering a range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical.

Defy Gravity! Join us for Spellbound: A Wicked-themed dance camp where you'll explore the enchanting world of Oz! This week-long adventure will immerse dancers in the magic of Wicked, learning ballet, jazz, and hip-hop routines to iconic songs like "Defying Gravity," "Popular," "For Good," and "No One Mourns the Wicked." Get ready to discover your inner Glinda or Elphaba!

Discover your inner island princess at our Pineapple Princess summer dance camp! Dance with Moana and friends as you learn ballet, tap, and jazz routines to your favorite songs like "How Far I'll Go," "Shiny," "Where You Are." and more. Crafts and snacks are provided each day. This dance camp is geared towards all children Ages 3-6 by May 1, 2025.

Intensive classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. These classes are part of summer dance intensives held during the summer months to maintain technique and encourage growth.

Our summer dance camps in the Bay Area gives kids the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, have adventures, and get some exercise! Imagine your child dancing along to a story, creating a fun craft or prop, and performing a dance recital at the end of camp.

Our summer dance camps in the Bay Area gives kids the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, have adventures, and get some exercise! Imagine your child dancing along to a story, creating a fun craft or prop, and performing a dance recital at the end of camp.

Our summer dance camps in the Bay Area gives kids the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, have adventures, and get some exercise! Imagine your child dancing along to a story, creating a fun craft or prop, and performing a dance recital at the end of camp.

Intensive classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. Mini Dancers will be required to choose 3 days to attend over the course of the 3 weeks offered.

Dance is a year-round activity that requires training in the summer months to maintain technique and encourage growth. We hold summer dance intensives for all dancers during the summer months. Intensive classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. The cost is $45 per day and the hours generally run from 9am-12noon each day for our younger dancers.