Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center

Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center offers Pre-Ballet, Classical Ballet Levels 1–8, Adult Ballet, Partnering Coaching, Pre-Professional & Professional Program, Competitive Athlete Training, Creative Dance & Rhythm, Pre-Ballet 2, Level 2, Ballet Technique - Level 5 to Advanced, Pointe - Level 5 to Advanced, and Ballet Technique - Levels 1 & 2. Class placement is based on age, level, and teacher recommendation.

Programs

• Pre-Ballet — Ages 3–7 · Sat 9:00-9:45 AM · Creative movement, musicality, coordination, classroom confidence, and age-appropriate physical education for young children.
• Classical Ballet Levels 1–8 — Weekly classes; schedule varies by level · Classical ballet technique, musicality, coordination, artistry, stamina, balance, and development based on age, level, and ability.
• Adult Ballet — Adults · Mon and Wed 6:30-8:00 PM; Thu 9:00-10:30 AM; Tue 9:00-10:00 AM · A welcoming way to improve posture, flexibility, balance, strength, musicality, and ballet technique at any age.
• Partnering Coaching — Partnering foundations, pas de deux coaching, teacher workshops, artistic development, and safe technique to reduce injury risk.
• Pre-Professional & Professional Program — Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; times vary · Focused ballet training, pointe, variations, competition preparation, private coaching, auditions, and career development.
• Competitive Athlete Training — Ballet-based movement support for figure skating, gymnastics, artistic swimming, and other sports requiring alignment, control, turns, jumps, and safe landings.
• Creative Dance & Rhythm — Ages 3-5 · Sat 9:00-9:45 AM
• Pre-Ballet 2 — Sat 10:00-10:45 AM
• Level 2 — Sat 12:00-1:00 PM; Mon 4:00-5:30 PM; Tue 4:00-5:00 PM
• Ballet Technique - Level 5 to Advanced — Mon 6:00-7:30 PM; Tue 5:00-6:30 PM; Wed 5:00-6:30 PM; Thu 5:00-6:30 PM; Fri 4:00-5:30 PM; Sat 1:00-2:30 PM
• Pointe - Level 5 to Advanced — Mon 7:30-8:00 PM; Tue 6:30-7:00 PM; Thu 6:30-7:00 PM
• Ballet Technique - Levels 1 & 2 — Tue 4:00-5:00 PM

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Class placement is based on age, level and teacher recommendation.

About the provider

The program has been in operation since 2008. Its mission statement says, "International Understanding Through the Arts remains at the heart of our mission." It serves Encinitas and Coastal North County San Diego and welcomes students from Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, Carlsbad, La Costa, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and nearby North County communities.

Students are required to be prompt and attend all scheduled classes. Any student who must miss class is required to call the School Office prior to class time. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to sit and observe. Tuition is due one week in advance of each season. There are no refunds, and classes cannot be applied to a subsequent session or transferred to another person. There is a $25 returned-check fee. Misconduct may result in dismissal after a third incident. Photo and promotional-use permission is requested for a child’s likeness.

Last updated November 1, 2026.