Rachel's Ballet

Rachel's Ballet offers ballet classes for ages 3 to 18 following the internationally recognized RAD Syllabus. Its classes include Children’s Classes for ages 3 to 6, Dance To Your Own Tune for approximately ages 5 to 8, Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet Grades for approximately ages 7 to 10, Grades 1 & 2 for approximately age 9 and up, and Grades 3 / 4 / 5.

Programs

• Ballet Classes — For ages 3 to 18 · Classes following the internationally recognized RAD Syllabus.
• Children’s Classes — Ages 3–6 years old · Developmentally-based ballet curriculum for young girls and boys ages 3 and up.
• Dance To Your Own Tune — Approximately 5–8 years old · One day per week, 60-minute class.
• Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet Grades — Approximately 7–10 years old · Two days per week, 60 minutes each.
• Grades 1 & 2 — Approximately age 9 and up · Two days per week, 75-minute class plus 30 additional minutes of Stretch/Strength.
• Grades 3 / 4 / 5 — Three days per week, 90-minute classes plus 30 minutes of Stretch/Strength.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: August-May dance classes for 2026-27; registration before Oct. 31 to join the fall session; fall registration closes Nov. 1.

About the provider

Rachel's Ballet is a local dance school with 25+ years of history. Rachel Tan is the founder, director, instructor, and choreographer, and the leadership team also includes Ashley Bishop, Barbara Campbell, and Hilary Chu. The program states a mission of "Training and Inspiring Dancers and Teachers of Tomorrow," and it is an award-winning ballet school following the syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Rachel Tan is a certified teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (London), qualified to enter pupils for Royal Academy Grades and Major examinations, and is an RAD registered teacher. Students participate in annual performances, including The Nutcracker Ballet at Temple Hill in Oakland and the Annual Showcase at Ohlone College in Fremont.

Minimum age to start Dance Class is three years old; students should be toilet trained and developmentally ready. Ideally, dancers turn three before August 1 to join the fall session. Placement is based on maturity, ability to focus, and dance experience, not age. The program provides a full year program and asks for year-long commitment. Junior Competition Team and Pre-Professional Dance Company are invitation only.

What families say

“My daughter is in Pre-Primary at your ballet school. I am writing to you to convey my many thanks for putting together a great show for the kids and the community. I was moved by your story and the thought behind this endeavor. I thought you should know that your dedication is being accepted and admired by many. The confidence that I saw in the dancers is something all young girls should have.” — Shruti

“So beautiful and thank you so much! Congratulations on a beautifully executed Nutcracker performance! All of the girls danced well and looked so very well prepared. It was a pleasure once again to watch the performance. Thank you to you and the teachers for the effort and preparation.” — kristine R.

Last updated October 10, 2026.