Jensen Performing Arts

Jensen Performing Arts offers classes in dance, acro, intro theater, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, tumbling, acro dance, lyrical and contemporary, musical theater, BallroomKids™, and pointe. The studio includes programs such as Little Stars Learning Academy, which introduces children ages 18 months through Kindergarten to dance. It is described as a family-oriented, multi-generational studio community where some dancers return as teachers and their children also dance there.

• Ages: 1–17 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings, plus Saturday morning classes

Jensen Performing Arts was founded by Patricia “Patty” Jensen in 1979 and moved into a newly built space on Milpitas Boulevard in the mid-1980s, and it has been nurturing dancers for over 45 years. The leadership team includes founder Patricia “Patty” Jensen, director of children’s programs Tina Jensen, teacher and former studio dancer Marcy Keith Balbas, and Marcy’s daughter Sophia, who has been connected to the studio since before she was born. The studio states that it believes dance has the power to inspire, transform, and build confidence, and that dance is a journey that shapes character by teaching dedication, resilience, and teamwork. It also states that it aims to be a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space where students of all ages and backgrounds can find joy, confidence, and a love of movement, and that it continues to inspire, uplift, and serve the community through dance with a pioneering spirit at its core.

Jensen Performing Arts is described as Milpitas’s premier dance studio for all ages and levels and as a vibrant dance community where passion, family, and artistry come together. It is part of the non-profit dance education organization Dance Masters of America, specifically Dance Masters of California Chapter 13. The studio offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, from toddlers to adults, with advanced programs and performance teams that offer chances to compete, perform locally, and travel internationally. Families can access an online exclusive offer to view schedule and pricing options, and the studio advertises a money-back guarantee.

Community members describe Jensen Performing Arts as a family-oriented local dance studio and a staple in Milpitas, with many opportunities to perform year round at events within the community, at local competitions, and during an end-of-season recital. The studio is noted as proudly serving dancers from Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara. One parent reports that their 11-year-old has been dancing there since age 4 and mentions that there are classes for all ages. Another family notes that since 2021 they have enjoyed both children and adult classes and that older students volunteer with younger ones. Other parents describe the teachers as well experienced, family friendly, and very good with small children, and mention that their kids love dancing there and that the environment is encouraging and not too stressful.

Last updated March 22, 2026.