North Beach School of Dance

We invite any and all former students to drop in for a class when available or in town. Fee to be paid upon arrival for class.

We invite any and all former students to drop in for a class when available or in town. Fee to be paid upon arrival for class.

Private classes and semi private classes must be paid in full at time of enrollment. Students who book 10 or more private or semi private classes at a time will receive a 5% discount. All privates must be paid via check or cash only upon arrival for the lesson.

Agrippina Vaganova created an instructional system that became known to the world as the standard for ballet instruction: The Vaganova Method. The Vaganova Method leaves a dancer with a strong lower back, plasticity of the arms and endurance in the muscles for the most difficult movements. The training system is designed to involve the whole body in every movement, with equal attention paid to the upper body, legs and feet.

Students wear their normal ballet attire (black leotard, pink tights) with hair in bun or ponytail, and are barefoot for class. Necessary equipment includes a Yoga Mat, 2 blocks, Yoga Strap, and Flexistretcher if required by the teacher.

Loose, comfortable workout-like clothes, preferably all black. No shorts, cropped tops, or shirts with inappropriate language. Hair pulled back off face. Specific shoe requirements may apply, such as any style tap shoes for Adult Tap.

Female students: Black leotard, Black Jazz Pants, slip-on jazz shoes. Students should also have black socks. Male students: Black T-Shirt and Black Jazz Pants with jazz slip-on shoes. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail. No shorts, capris, or sweatpants allowed. No jazz boots or jazz tennis shoes.

Female students: Black leotard with pink tights or footie socks and black mid-calf capri pants. Male students: Black T-Shirt and Black Jazz Pants. Hair must be pulled back, preferably in a bun, or tight ponytail. Specific shoe requirements vary by Tap level.

Female students: Black leotard, Black Jazz Pants, Pedini Jazz Shoes or Slip-on Jazz Shoes. Male students: Black T-Shirt and Black Jazz Pants with jazz slip-on shoes. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or tight, slicked back ponytail. No shorts, capris, or sweatpants allowed. No jazz boots or jazz tennis shoes.

Female students: Black leotard, Black Jazz Pants with jazz slip-on shoes. Male students: Black T-Shirt and Black Jazz Pants with jazz slip-on shoes. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or tight, slicked back ponytail. No shorts, capris, or sweatpants allowed. No jazz boots or jazz tennis shoes.

Students must wear school colors for ballet (black leotard & pink tights) and have hair pulled back in a bun. Leotards cannot have decorations of any kind and no crisscross straps. Leotards worn during regular class cannot have attached ballet skirts.

Black camisole-style leotard with a pinch front and low back cut, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with ribbons only. Preferred leotard brands include Balera, Mondor, Sansha, Lulli, Nikolay, and Mirella.

Black camisole-style leotard with a pinch front and low back cut, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with ribbons only. Preferred leotard brands include Balera, Mondor, Sansha, Lulli, Nikolay, and Mirella.

Black camisole-style leotard with a pinch front and low back cut, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with ribbons only. Preferred leotard brands include Balera, Mondor, Sansha, Lulli, Nikolay, and Mirella.

Students can wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. While a leotard is not required, if student(s) prefer to wear one, any color leotard and pink tights are allowed. Preferable for students to wear pink ballet slippers to avoid slipping or injury. Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

Students can wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. While a leotard is not required, if student(s) prefer to wear one, any color leotard and pink tights are allowed. Preferable for students to wear pink ballet slippers to avoid slipping or injury. Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

Students can wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. While a leotard is not required, if student(s) prefer to wear one, any color leotard and pink tights are allowed. Preferable for students to wear pink ballet slippers to avoid slipping or injury. Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

Short sleeved or tank black leotard, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with elastic. Canvas shoes are recommended as they can be easily washed! Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

Short sleeved or tank black leotard, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with elastic. Canvas shoes are recommended as they can be easily washed! Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

Short sleeved or tank black leotard, Capezio ballet pink tights, Capezio “Hanami” Canvas Ballet shoes with elastic. Canvas shoes are recommended as they can be easily washed! Hair pulled off face, preferably in a bun.

This level is the primary focus of ballet education and technique. This level offers a systematic and consecutive method of training according to the Vaganova method. When a student reaches the Vaganova II level, it is recommended to attend a minimum of two 1.5 hour classes per week, along with the Stretch class.

This class solidly prepares students to advance to the first level of the Vaganova method. Students are taught the fundamentals of the ballet technique and develop the self-discipline necessary to continue the study of classical ballet.

Pre Ballet II focuses on coordination, motor skills developments, creative expression, musical appreciation, and the relationship between music and dance. Basic ballet steps are incorporated into fun dance exercises that children can enjoy.

Designed for young students, this class stresses coordination, motor skills, musical awareness, spatial awareness, and listening skills. Special music and musical instruments help engage the students’ attention and imagination.

Expose your child to the wonderful world of dance through story telling, introductory ballet movements, and creative movement. This class allows students to explore music appreciation & rhythmic movement, while learning important skills such as listening and following directions, socialization and team work, self expression, and coordination.

The class is a wonderful introduction to the structure of the classroom while allowing your child the freedom to explore his or her own natural movements. Introduces exercises to help develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, beginner dance technique and positions, coordination, building upper, lower and abdominal strength, as well as providing a fun experience and parent bonding.