San Pedro Ballet School

San Pedro Ballet School offers Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes for dancers ages 3 years to adult. Its ballet offerings include Fundamentals of Dance, Ballet 1, Ballet 2, Ballet 3, Ballet 4, Ballet 5, Ballet 6, Ballet 7, and Contemporary Ballet, with classes that include ballet positions, barre work, stretches, combinations, pointe preparation, and contemporary movement.

Programs

• Fundamentals of Dance — Ages 3-4 · 45 minute class where dancers learn fundamental ballet positions, stretching for dance, and basic combinations.
• Ballet 1 — Ages 4-5 · Ballet barre, stretches, and combinations for new dancers.
• Ballet 2 — Ages 5.5-6 · Beginning barre, stretches, and combinations for young dancers with class experience, or older beginning dancers.
• Ballet 3 — Ages 6.5-7 · Beginning barre and combinations for young dancers with class experience, or older beginning dancers.
• Ballet 4 — Ages 7-8.5+ · Beginning technique for dancers with previous experience who are preparing to go en pointe.
• Ballet 5 — Ages 9+ · Intermediate Ballet technique for young dancers en pointe. This class is used as a placement class for new students with 2+ years of dance experience.
• Ballet 6 — Approval required · Apprentice Company level ballet for dancers with at least 2 years en pointe.
• Ballet 7 — Approval required · Company level ballet.
• Contemporary Ballet — Approval required · Contemporary dance class focused on self-expression, body movement, efficient muscle use, and safe body alignment.
• Ballet — 3 yrs.-adult · Classes offered for dancers of all ages.
• Tap — 3 yrs.-adult · Classes offered for dancers of all ages.
• Jazz — 3 yrs.-adult · Classes offered for dancers of all ages.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

San Pedro Ballet School opened in the fall of 1994. In 1998, the Bradleys purchased the old Norwegian Bakery building and opened the school, and in 2001, San Pedro City Ballet II began. The school’s enrollment is approximately 250 students. It is the home of American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer and Superstar Misty Copeland, and SPCB received a Dizzy Feet Foundation grant and a California Arts Council grant. The school also provides free access to dance education and performance opportunities to over 1,600 elementary school students in Southern California, and students age three and up are invited to take part in San Pedro City Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker.

Students are placed in classes based on age, maturity, and skill level. Most rehearsals are held during regular classes; starting at the intermediate level, dancers may need to attend additional rehearsals. Auditions for The Nutcracker are held in September and dancers must attend weekly rehearsals in addition to regular classes. Classes in red are full and not available for enrollment; contact the school to be added to the waitlist. To schedule a trial class, email [email protected].

What families say

“This place is like a second family to my daughter and my family! Each teacher, dancer and parent come together to make ballet something so special for everyone. I wouldn’t think of taking her anywhere else! We love Miss Cindy, Mr. Patrick and the entire San Pedro Ballet School family!!!” — Allyssea Carver

Last updated October 13, 2026.