San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy

San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy offers classical dance classes that range from pre-ballet to advanced ballet, with a curriculum designed for professional ballet training for students who choose to pursue a dance career. Students take part in performing onstage, auditioning for “The Nutcracker” each holiday season, and have had opportunities to perform in television and video. Class sizes are limited to provide individual attention and coaching, and trial classes are always free, with mid-session enrollment available.

• Schedule: Mid-session enrollment available
• Price: Trial classes are always free

Since 1999, San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy has been sharing the joy of classical dance with children. The program’s curriculum is designed to offer the beauty of classical study to any student who desires to learn, from pre-ballet students to the most advanced dancers. The academy promotes teamwork while encouraging individual creativity, and offers multiple opportunities each year to perform onstage and in other settings, including a school-year student performance in May where all students are encouraged to participate. Its syllabus incorporates French and Russian ballet techniques and focuses on developing flexibility and coordination, increasing memory skills, and promoting physical wellness. The consistent classroom structure focuses on respect for others and the art of ballet, dedication toward practice, accomplishment, and fun, and the academy states that it is devoted to children’s emotional and physical well-being as they pursue their dreams.

Last updated June 19, 2026.