Ballet Academy of Silicon Valley

Ballet Academy of Silicon Valley offers Ballet Academy classes including Ignite, Inspire, Develop, and Excel, along with Adult Ballet. It also offers Parent & Me, Pre-Ballet, Dance It Up! Creative Movement, Beginning Ukrainian & Character, Intermediate/Advanced Ukrainian & Character, Beginning PBT/Conditioning, and Advanced PBT/Conditioning.

Programs

• Ignite — Ages 3.5-6 years; Primary ages 3.5-5 years, Intro to Ballet 1 ages 5-6 years · Mondays 5:00pm - 5:45pm; Thursdays 4:00pm - 4:50pm · $129–$139 per month · Fall 2026 enrollment closes on 10/4/26. Registration fee of $79.
• Inspire — Ages 7-9
• Develop — Ages 10-12
• Excel — Ages 12+
• Adult Ballet — Adult
• Parent & Me — Ages 1.5-3 years · Wednesdays 10:00am - 10:30am · $165 · September 30 - November 18 (8 weeks). Registration fee included.
• Pre-Ballet — Ages 2.5-3.5 years · Fridays 10:00am - 10:30am · $130 · October 16 - November 20 (6 weeks). Registration fee included.
• Dance It Up! Creative Movement — Ages 2.5-4.5 years · Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:00am · $165 · September 30 - November 18 (8 weeks). Registration fee included.
• Beginning Ukrainian & Character — Ages 8+ years · Tuesdays 4:15pm - 5:00pm · $135 per month · Registration fee $79.
• Intermediate/Advanced Ukrainian & Character — Ages 10+ years · Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm · $150 per month · Requires at least 1 year of Beginning Ukrainian/Character and current enrollment in 1 Ballet class. Registration fee $79.
• Beginning PBT/Conditioning — Ages 10+ years · Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm · $135–$250 per month · 1 weekly class or 2 weekly classes. Registration fee $60.
• Advanced PBT/Conditioning — Ages 12+ years · Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm · $135–$250 per month · 1 weekly class or 2 weekly classes. Registration fee $60.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Price range: $129–$250
• General schedule: Open enrollment runs June through September. Spring semester enrollment opens again in December through the end of January.

About the provider

The studio was founded in 1977 as the Morgan Hill Ballet Company. In 2004, it became South Valley Dance Arts, and in 2019 it merged with Ballet Academy of Silicon Valley, with ownership and directorship passing to Marisa Visnaw. Its mission is to ignite the brilliance of every dancer while inspiring the pursuit of excellence. The studio uses the Cecchetti method of classical ballet training, and dancers have the opportunity to take graded exams for internationally recognized certifications. It also offers professional quality performances and collaborates with other arts organizations within the community.

Non-competitive community. 100% Happiness Guarantee: after the first 4 classes, if the program is not the right fit, there is no further obligation. Makeup classes can be scheduled due to illness or family conflict within 30 days during non-performance months. Enrollment closes on 10/4/26 for Fall 2026 in Ignite.

What families say

“She started as a shy little girl with no dance background, and over time, I’ve watched her blossom into a confident, graceful dancer who truly loves ballet.” — Meeko F.

“The environment is welcoming and supportive, and I’ve seen her grow so much in both skill and confidence.” — Kim L.

“The staff and families at BASV have been a gift for my daughter and family, helping her make life-long friends while building amazing confidence.” — Genvieve D.

Last updated October 11, 2026.