Pre-Ballet Classes for Ages 2–8
OPEN ENROLLMENT SUMMER CLASSES
The joy of ballet begins with Pre-Ballet classes at San Francisco Ballet School. We introduce young children to the fundamentals of classical ballet, focusing on proper body alignment, basic ballet technique and terminology, and musicality. As part of the SF Ballet School family, your energetic young child will learn much more than ballet. Exposure to dance reinforces important life skills like creativity, discipline, and team participation—all in a safe, fun, nurturing environment.
Classes are taught by San Francisco Ballet faculty.
All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. Scholarships and financial aid are not available for Summer Ballet Classes.
LOCATION
San Francisco Ballet School
455 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
CONTACT
2026 DATES
Students may register for one or both sessions.
Session 1:
Tuesdays: June 16–30
Saturdays: June 20–July 11 (no class July 4)
Session 2:
Tuesday: July 14–28
Saturdays: July 18–August 1
SCHEDULE
Students should participate in the class based on their age as of July 1, 2026. All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
DANCE WITH ME AGES 2–3 + AN ADULT
Saturdays 9:00–9:45 AM • $125
CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR AGE 3
Saturdays 9:00–9:45 AM • $125
CREATIVE DANCE 1 FOR AGE 4
Saturdays 9:45–10:30 AM • $125
CREATIVE DANCE 2 FOR AGE 5
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM • $125
Saturdays 10:30–11:15 AM • $125
PRE-BALLET 1 FOR AGE 6
Tuesdays 5:00–6:00 PM • $125
Saturdays 11:30–12:30 PM • $125
PRE-BALLET 2 FOR AGES 7–8
Saturdays 11:00 AM-12:00 PM • $125
Saturdays 12:30–1:30 PM • $125
ATTIRE
Dance with Me
Students:
Hair should be pulled back out of the face.
- Option 1: Leotard (color of your choice), white ankle socks, and ballet slippers
- Option 2: Fitted shirt, fitted shorts, white ankle socks, and ballet slippers
A simple ballet skirt is permitted.
Adults:
Attire you can move in
Shoes: ballet slippers, dance shoes (dedicated indoor shoes only), or bare feet
Creative Movement – Pre-Ballet 2
Hair should be neatly pinned back from the face and neck and not interfere with the dancer’s ability to move, see, or take class. Examples could include a bun or French twist. No fly-aways: Please use hair nets and appropriate hair product. No hair accessories (bows, scrunchies, colorful barrettes, etc.). For short hair, students should wear a headband to secure hair away from the face and neck.
- Option 1: Footed pink tights, leotard (color of your choice), ballet slippers, and hair should be in a bun.
- Option 2: Fitted t-shirt, fitted shorts, white ankle socks, and ballet slippers
Please contact school@sfballet.org with any questions.