Browse
76 studios found in California
Lauridsen Ballet Centre, part of Ballet California, has been dedicated to providing exceptional pre-professional training since 1978, fostering a company atmosphere that prepares dancers for the professional world. The studio emphasizes self-discipline, teamwork, and artistic excellence while engaging the community through diverse performances, including classical ballets and contemporary works.
Li's Ballet Studio, established in 1991, offers a professional dance academy experience that nurtures children's passion for dance through a variety of classes for all skill levels. The studio has gained national recognition, receiving multiple Outstanding School Awards from the Youth America Grand Prix and showcasing talent at prestigious events such as the Shanghai World Expo and CCTV's Chinese New Year Show.
Long Beach Ballet offers a comprehensive ballet education with twelve levels of classical ballet training, catering to students from their first introduction to dance up to aspiring professionals. The studio is not only recognized for its rigorous curriculum but also provides enriching performance opportunities, including an annual production and winter performances such as The Nutcracker, allowing students to showcase their skills on prominent stages.
Los Angeles Ballet was founded in 2004 and has become a vital part of LA's cultural scene, specializing in the Balanchine repertory alongside classical stagings and new contemporary commissions. Under current Artistic Director Melissa Barak (since 2022), the company continues to grow its repertoire and audience. Notable alumni include actress Lana Condor, reflecting the crossover between LA's dance and entertainment communities.
Los Angeles Ballet Academy has been providing exceptional dance training for over 30 years, offering a diverse range of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Located in Sherman Oaks, the academy emphasizes year-round performance opportunities and skill development, enhanced by professional pilates training to support dancers' technical growth.
Los Gatos Ballet is dedicated to enriching lives through dance, offering a variety of programs for youth ages 4 to pre-professional and a drop-in format for adults and teens. Their mission emphasizes self-mastery, character development, and community building, promoting a nurturing environment where all dancers can thrive.
Founded in 2001 by Marat Daukayev, a former principal dancer with the Kirov (Mariinsky) Ballet, this school provides rigorous training in the Vaganova method. The school has trained over 2,000 students, with alumni going on to the Royal Ballet School, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, San Francisco Ballet, and Houston Ballet. The program offers dedicated boys' classes at all levels and competitive summer intensives that attract serious students from across the country.
New Ballet, founded in 2016 in San Jose, is the only American Ballet Theatre Certified School on the West Coast, offering exceptional ballet training for ages 2.5 to adulthood and performances that elevate the art of ballet in Silicon Valley. The studio nurtures creativity and diversity, aiming to make ballet accessible to everyone while producing innovative productions such as _The San Jose Nutcracker_ and _Giselle_.
New Ballet is the successor to Ballet San Jose (1985–2016) and has established itself as Silicon Valley's premier ballet institution. As one of only five ABT Certified Schools nationwide, it delivers training through the ABT National Training Curriculum rooted in the Cecchetti tradition. The school's director won YAGP's Outstanding Teacher Award in 2025, and alumni perform with the National Ballet of Canada, San Francisco Ballet, English National Ballet, and the Royal Danish Ballet.
North Coast Ballet California is dedicated to promoting the art of dance in Northern California through professional performance opportunities and engaging programs for the community. Celebrating its 43rd anniversary in the 2024-2025 season, the studio aims to entertain and elevate the dance experience for audiences of all ages.
Northern California Dance Conservatory (NCDC) is a leading private dance training school in the country, recognized for its commitment to nurturing dancers from early stages to professional aspirations in a supportive atmosphere. With a focus on personal artistic development and strong technical foundation, NCDC's esteemed faculty empowers students to reach their full potential, fostering a lifelong love for dance.
Oakland Ballet Company is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to reflecting the diversity of Oakland and the East Bay through accessible and relevant dance. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the studio offers innovative programs like the Dancing Moons Festival, which highlights Asian American Pacific Islander choreographers, and educational initiatives like Discover Dance, fostering community engagement and learning.