Adult Drop-In Classes
Explore ballet with us
Our Adult Drop-In Classes offer a welcoming space to move, stretch, and dance. Taught by our SF Ballet School faculty as well as Company dancers in our studios and online, we offer various classes for all levels from absolute beginner to advanced. No audition commitment or previous experience required.
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Studio Classes
About
These 60-90 minute dance classes take place at our studios at 455 Franklin Street in San Francisco.
Fees are $22 per class or $200 for a 10-class pass.
Dates
September 2, 2025 – May 22, 2026
No classes on:
- October 11 – 13
- November 26 – 30
- December 15 – January 4
- January 19
- February 14 – 16
- April 3 – 5
- May 8 & 9
Details
- Pre-registration is strongly recommended through MindBody via the app or the MindBody website as we cannot guarantee accommodation for walk-in students.
- Check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to class in the lobby.
- Please don’t arrive any earlier than 15 minutes prior to class, or you will be asked to wait outside.
- Students will not be permitted into class if they arrive more than 5 minutes past the start time.
- No photos or videos are allowed during classes.
Online Classes
About
These 60 minute ballet barre classes take place online through Zoom.
Fees are $12 per class or $100 for a 10-class pass.
Dates
September 2, 2025 – May 22, 2026
No classes on:
- November 26 & 28
- December 16 – January 5
- April 3
Details
- Online registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of each class.
- You will receive the Zoom link via email about 20 minutes prior to class.
- iPhone users will not be able to view or sign up for virtual classes on the iOS Mindbody app. Please use a browser app to sign up for virtual classes on Mindbody.
Class Levels and Times
This class will serve as an introduction to the modern dance technique of Lester Horton. This technique emphasizes both strength and flexibility through codified center and across-the-floor exercises. All levels of dance experience are welcome.
Schedule (STUDIO)
- Saturdays 1:45–3:15 PM, September 6, 2025 – May 16, 2026
This special workshop is for ballet students who want to improve the technique of their turns. We will focus on exercises designed to better understand and develop skills needed for a clean execution of pirouettes. Students will get personalized feedback, as every body and level of experience is different and the needs of each individual may vary. We will work on spotting, coordination of the arms and legs, proper alignment of the body, and tips on how to feel more comfortable while turning.
During this session, we will also clarify concepts like en dehors and en dedans (inside and outside turns) as well as preparation and landing for pirouettes from 5th and 4th positions.
The workshop will involve both center and across the floor exercises where students will practice and perfect chaines, pique turns, pirouettes en dehors and en dedans from 4th position and possibly work on grand pirouettes (a la seconde, attitude devant, derrière and arabesque). Some students might progress to working on fouetté turns.
It is recommended that students have taken at least 1-3 years of ballet and are able to take one of our ballet technique classes from 3:30 – 5 pm before the workshop, so that students are warm and can get straight to working on turns.
Schedule (STUDIO)
- Fall 2025 dates TBD
The Absolute Beginner Ballet Bootcamp is for adults who are new to ballet and those who want to get a handle on the basics. Instruction is broken down to the core elements and then built upon each week so that you’ll finish feeling confident and excited to participate in drop-in classes.
Each session includes a two-hour class and an optional 15-30 minute Q&A.
$250 for a 4-day program.
For more information about this intensive course, please see this Welcome Letter from the teacher, or email her at cbeam@sfballet.org if you have questions.
SEPTEMBER Schedule (Studio)
- September 20: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
- September 21: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- September 27: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
- September 28: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
OCTOBER Schedule (Studio)
- To be announced
This class is for adults who are new to ballet or have taken ballet classes for less than two years. This class will focus on basic ballet techniques.
Schedule (Virtual)
- Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30–10:30 AM, September 2, 2025 – May 22, 2026
Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:15–8:45 PM, September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
- Wednesdays 7:15–8:45 PM, September 3, 2025 – May 20, 2026
- Thursdays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 5, 2025 – May 22, 2026
- Saturdays 4:00–5:30 PM, September 6, 2025 – May 16, 2026
This class is for adults who have completed a minimum of two years of beginner-level drop-in classes or have previous ballet experience. Students should have a clear understanding of ballet terminology and basic combinations.
Schedule (Virtual)
- Wednesdays 9:30–10:30 AM, September 3, 2025 – May 20, 2026
Schedule (Studio)
- Mondays 7:15–8:45 PM, September 8, 2025 – May 18, 2026
- Tuesdays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
- Thursdays 7:00–8:30 PM, September 4, 2025 – May 21, 2026
- Sundays 10:00–11:30 AM, September 7, 2025 – May 17, 2026
This is a fast-paced class for students who have been regularly taking classes for several years and have developed strong techniques at the barre and center. Students should have an in-depth knowledge of ballet terminology and be proficient with center work. This class is geared towards students from the intermediate level to the Pre-Professional/Professional level.
Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:15–8:45 PM, September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
- Fridays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 5, 2025 – May 22, 2026
- Sundays 11:45 AM–1:15 PM, September 7, 2025 – May 17, 2026
This is a fast-paced class for students who have been regularly taking classes for several years and have developed strong techniques at the barre and center. Students should have an in-depth knowledge of ballet terminology and be proficient with center work. This class is geared towards students from the intermediate level to the Pre-Professional/Professional level.
Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:15–8:45 PM, September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
- Fridays 9:30–11:00 AM, September 5, 2025 – May 22, 2026
- Sundays 11:45 AM–1:15 PM, September 7, 2025 – May 17, 2026
This class is specifically designed for adults who may be older, recovering from an injury, or have limited mobility. Classes will offer the benefits of a classical ballet technique class with gentle modifications to honor well-lived backs, hips, knees, and ankles.
Each 4-class monthly series will cost $60. Payment in full is required before the first class of the series and is nonrefundable & nontransferable.
In order for the series to be held, there must be a minimum of 9 students enrolled in each class series before the 1st of each month.
Schedule (Monthly Virtual Series)
Tuesdays 2:30–3:30 PM, September 2, 2025 – May 26, 2026
- September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 4, 11, 18, 25
- December: NO SERIES HELD
This class is a different approach to ballet and an opportunity to investigate and put into practice your technical abilities, as well as to discover more about your dancing.
In this class, students will warm up at the barre incorporating contemporary vocabulary and concepts that will later be developed.
After barre and instead of center work, we will work on ballet-based choreographed phrases exploring the articulation of the spine, mobility of the upper body, musicality, directional changes, speed, and intention, developing new skills and expanding our practice and curiosity.
This class is recommended for Intermediate to Advanced Dancers. Pointe shoes are not recommended for this class.
Schedule (STUDIO)
- Saturdays 3:30-5:00 PM September 6, 2025 – May 16, 2026
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Schedule (Studio)
- Tuesdays 7:45–8:45 PM, September 2, 2025 – May 19, 2026
- Saturdays 3:15–4:15 PM September 6, 2025 – May 16, 2026