San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy

San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy offers Pre-Ballet for Age 3, Pre Ballet for Ages 4–6, Elementary Ballet I for ages 7–11, Ballet II, Ballet III/IV, Ballet IV(p), Ballet V, Ballet VI/VII, Contemporary Ballet, a BOYS Program, Adult Ballet, and Rehearsal & Repertoire. Classes include 30-minute and 45-minute pre-ballet lessons, one-hour elementary ballet classes, two lessons per week in Ballet II and Ballet III/IV, and advanced training in Ballet VI/VII with five or six days per week.

Programs

• Pre-Ballet for Age 3 — Age 3 · 30-minute class. Boys & girls.
• Pre Ballet for Ages 4–6 — Ages 4–6 · 45-minute class. Boys & girls.
• Elementary Ballet I — Ages 7-11 · One hour long, once per week. Boys & girls.
• Ballet II — Min age 8 · Placement by audition or teacher placement. Students attend two lessons per week. Classes are one hour. Boys & girls.
• Ballet III/IV — Min age 9 · Placement by audition or teacher placement. Students attend two lessons per week for 1.25 hours. Boys & Girls.
• Ballet IV(p) — Min age 10
• Ballet V — Min age 11
• Ballet VI/VII — Min age 13 · Placement by audition or teacher placement. Advanced training program. Students attend five or six days per week.
• Contemporary Ballet — Ages 11+ · Intermediate and advanced classes are 1 hour long and available by audition or placement.
• BOYS Program — Until approximately age 11 · Mixed classes focus on athleticism, flexibility, coordination, and the basics of ballet and dance. Intermediate and advanced boys have gender-specific training.
• Adult Ballet — Adults; teens ages 16+ may also enjoy the program · Five-week sessions. Beginning and intermediate levels.
• Rehearsal & Repertoire — Less advanced students learn choreography beginning in April for a year-end recital. More advanced students rehearse outside of their regular ballet program.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Semester (Sep 8–Jan 18, 2027); Spring Semester (Jan 19–May 28, 2027)
• General schedule: School year semesters are offered, and summer 2026 runs June 8 to Aug 9. Trial classes are always free. Mid-session enrollment is available.

About the provider

San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy has been sharing classical dance with children since 1999. Its curriculum uses French and Russian ballet techniques, and the school says its classroom structure focuses on respect for others, dedication toward practice, accomplishment, and fun. Class sizes are limited for individual attention and coaching, and the school states that it is devoted to children’s emotional and physical well-being.

Class sizes are limited for individual attention and coaching. The syllabus incorporates French and Russian ballet techniques. The consistent classroom structure focuses on respect for others, dedication toward practice, accomplishment, and fun. The school is devoted to children’s emotional and physical well-being. Placement for some levels is by audition or teacher placement. Open auditions are offered for ages five and up for other performing opportunities. SFYBA summer intensive is encouraged for Ballet V and required for Ballet VI/VII.

Last updated September 19, 2026.